Celestine J. Jackson
Mar 27, 2008
Celestine J. Jackson, 68, of Lynchburg passed away Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Celestine was born August 5, 1939 in Campbell County, to the late Sampson and Edith Cheatham Jones. She will sadly be missed by her wonderful husband of over 50 years, James E. Jackson, Sr.; two daughters, Kathy Jackson, Madison Heights and Carolyn (Raymond) St....
Eleanor Johnson
Feb 14, 2008
Eleanor Johnson, of Lynchburg passed away Thursday, February 14, 2008, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born January 13, 1913 to the late, Thomas and Florence H. Brown, Sr. Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Johnson, Sr.; one son, Robert Wallace Johnson; two brothers, Thomas Brown, Jr. and Daniel Brown; two sisters, Mildred Hubbard and Maggie...
Edward Lamont Hunt
Jan 30, 2008
Edward L. Hunt, 27, died suddenly on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was preceded in death by his father, Minister Johnny E. Hunt. He is survived by his mother, Sheryl D. Hunt, of Lynchburg, VA; one daughter, Makala Andrews of Lynchburg, VA; one son, Edward L. Hunt, Jr. of Baltimore, MD; three brothers, Eric Davis, Corry (Denise)...
Mother Josephine Word Waller
Jan 19, 2008
Mother Josephine Word Waller slipped quietly from this world into the spiritual presence of her Savior on January 19, 2008. She was born in Halifax VA, March 17, 1920 to the late James and Callie Bennett Word. She was married to the late Joseph Paul Waller, to this union two children were born. She was also preceded in death by...
Richard R. Gooding
Jan 7, 2008
Richard Russell Gooding, 52, of Springfield, Virginia passed away on Monday, January 7, 2008 at the Hospice of the Hills, Lynchburg, Virginia after a heroic battle against brain and lung cancer. He was born July 7, 1955 at the Pensacola Naval Hospital, Pensacola, Florida. He worked for Energy Enterprise Solutions at the U.S. Department of Energy as a Network Administrator....
Lucinda Gail Taylor
Nov 28, 2007
Lucinda Gail Taylor, 44, of 275 Greenwood Dr., Madison Heights passed away Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007 at UVA Medical Center after a long illness. She was born December 9, 1962, to the Rev. J.L. and Mary Sandidge. She was preceded in death by grandfathers, Wiley Taylor and Oscar Sandidge; grandmother, Martha Sandidge. She was a member of the St. Mary...
Joseph D. Gilbert
Oct 18, 2007
Joseph D. Gilbert of Upper Darby, PA departed this life on Thursday, October 18, 2007. He was the oldest son of the late Percy and Rebecca Gilbert of Gladys, VA. He is survived by his wife, Lydia C. Gilbert; one daughter, Stephanie Gilbert; four brothers, Percy (Edith) Gilbert of Philadelphia, PA, Rev. Major (Brenda) Gilbert of Gladys, VA, John (Martha)...
Irvine Reid, Jr.
Oct 12, 2007
Irvine Reid, Jr., of Lynchburg departed this life October 12, 2007 after a terminal illness. He was born December 21, 1954 in Amherst County. He was the son of the late Irvin Reid, Sr., and Hattie Hill Reid of Amherst, and the grandson of the late Fannie Hill of Amherst. He was preceded in death by his aunt, Elizabeth Davis....
Bertha Edna Davis
Sep 14, 2007
Bertha Edna Davis, 75, of 157 Arthur Ct., Amherst, passed away at 1:30 pm Friday, September 14, 2007 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. Bertha was born May 8, 1932 to the late Ernest and Lula Canada and was a devoted wife to the late John Davis, Jr. She was preceeded in death by one daughter, Virginia Ann Davis; one brother, Taylor...
Woody J. Johnson
Aug 12, 2007
Woody J. Johnson, in the early morning hours of August 12, 2007, Woody passed from earth to his Heavenly Home. He was born February 18, 1935 to the late Sidney and Daisy Johnson. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Phyllis; one son, Juan and 4 brothers, Ernest, Dewey, Tommy and Robert. Woody, retired from Rock-Tenn, and was a...
Bernice Pilgrim
Jul 9, 2007
Bernice "Bonnie" Pilgrim, 56, of Lynchburg passed away Monday, July 9, 2007 at her residence. Bonnie as she was often called, was born on July 16, 1951 to the late Horace Clayton and Magdalean Wood Pilgrim in Simpsonville, SC. She joined the Mt. Peeler Baptist Church at an early age and was a member of the Gospel Chorus. Bonnie was...
Juliette "Jew Baby" Rosalyn Wilson
Jul 3, 2007
Juliette Rosalyn "Jew Baby" Wilson, 76, of 225 Spruce St., Danville passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at Stratford Heathcare Center. She was born February 28, 1931 to the late Orland and Sallie Salena Wilson Johnson. Juliette was preceded in death by one brother, Calvin (Blist) Wilson. Those left to cherish her memories are, one daughter, Sylvia Salena Wilson Hairston...
Calvin Lee Megginson, Sr.
Jun 16, 2007
Calvin Lee Megginson, Sr., of Concord passed away June 16, 2007. Calvin was born on August 9, 1949 to Norvell Megginson and the late Emma Bell Megginson. Calvin was a long time member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Calvin was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard Martin and Claude Ferguson. Those left to cherish his memories are, Doris (James)...
Antoine Aundre Pettigrew,Sr.
Jun 15, 2007
Antoine Aundre Pettigrew, Sr., 43, was born April 23, 1964 in Concord, VA. Our beloved was the son of Geraldine Gaines Pettigrew and the Late Louis I. Pettigrew, Sr. of Concord, VA and the son-in-law of Dorothy Jones Johnson and the late Robert F. Johnson of Amherst, VA. On Friday, June 15, 2007 he was called to rest. Antoine was...
Oscar Jamall "Oj" Moore
May 28, 2007
Oscar Jamall "O.J. Moore of Norfolk, VA departed this life on May 28, 2007. He was born October 16, 1979 in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Oscar Larry Moore and Lois Mae Jones. After graduating from Nelson County High School, he joined the United States Marie Corps where he served until 2007 with tours of duty in Iraq and several...
Mary Lou Donigan Jones
May 8, 2007
Mary Lou Donigan Jones answered the call of the Lord on Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at Lynchburg General Hosptial. Mary was born on August 1, 1915 in Amherst County to the late Earnest and Clara Donigan. She was the wife of the late George W. Jones, Jr. Mary was also preceded in death by three children, Leslie, David and Mamie...
Martin Odell Fleshman
May 4, 2007
Martin Odell Fleshman, 48, of Lynchburg passed away May 4, 2007. Martin was born August 28, 1958 to the late Alfred and Susie Fleshman. He is survived by his wife Earlene; two children, Crystal and Christopher Evans; two step-children, Whitney and Isiah Young; one sister, Peggy White; three grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral service will be...
Odester Lee West
Apr 24, 2007
Odester West of 141 Rodeo Dr, Amherst, VA departed this life on April 24, 2007 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born October 25, 1935 to the late Walker D. and Adele Elliott West. Odester is survived by his wife, Betty West, seven children, Louise Marshall, Odea (Karen) West, Marsha (Reza) Nikkooforsat, Renee Morris, Caryn (Kaaran), Cory (Heather) West and...
Keith Moses Anderson
Apr 12, 2007
Keith Moses Anderson departed this life on Thursday, April 12, 2007 in Washington D.C. Keith was born to the late Moses and Sarah Anderson on January 14, 1967. He was preceded in death by two sisters Kathy A. McManus and Maurine Anderson. He leaves to cherish his precious memories a devoted wife Marlene; one son, Brandon; one daughter, Tacoya; all...
Addison "Fuz" Wood
Mar 24, 2007
Addison "Fuz" Wood Addison Saunders Wood, 91, better known by his family and friends as Fuz, departed this life on Saturday, March 24, 2007. He was born on March 9, 1916, in Campbell County, VA. His parents were the late Albert J. Wood, Sr. and Annie Dixon Wood. He was one of twelve children. He attended public school in Campbell...
