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...
Raymond Carpenter
Mar 20, 2007
Raymond W. Carpenter 79, of Washington, D.C,. formally of Amherst, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2007. Raymond was born in Amherst, County. Those left to cherish his memories are, Mabel Carpenter; two children, Reginald and Melissa; one sister, Mary (Lee) Johnson; 11 sisters-in-law; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be...
Lee Roy Mosley
Mar 16, 2007
Lee Roy Mosley, 35, of Lynchburg passed away Friday, March 16, 2007. Lee was born Oct. 6, 1971, in Lynchburg. He was the son of Marie L. Mosley and Clinton D. Mosley. Those left to cherish Lee's memories are his parents; one sister, Tonya F. Mosley; one brother, Anthony R. Mosley; his god-mother, Cora Coles, all of Lynchburg, and a...
Ivanhoe "Pete" Christian
Mar 13, 2007
Ivanhoe "Pete" Christian, 59, entered into eternal rest at the Veterans Medical Center in Salem, VA on March 13, 2007. Ivanhoe was born on October 15, 1947, to the late Hope Willard Christian and his loving mother Dorothy S. Christian. He was preceded in death by one brother, George Christian and two sisters, Ella France Garland and Barbara Ann Garland....
Carrie W. Rucker
Mar 6, 2007
Carrie W. Rucker, of 108 Kingcade Dr., passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2007, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born December 11, 1920 to the late William and Carrie Blair Warrick in Amherst County. Carrie was preceded in death by her husband, William Rucker; one son, Wayne Rucker and one sister, Annie Mae Jordan. Those left to cherish her memories...
Laurie Richeson Eubank Coleman
Mar 2, 2007
Laurie Richeson Eubank Coleman of 1101 Mont View Lane, Forest, formerly of 1509 Monsview Place, Lynchburg, passed away March 2, 2007, at Lynchburg General Hospital Laurie was born in Amherst County to the late James and Mary Frances Richeson. Laurie joined Piney Hill Baptist Church, Allwood of Amherst, at an early age and was a dedicated member until her health...
Paul Wilson Douglas
Feb 27, 2007
Paul W. Douglas, 70, of 151 Cabell Lane, Amherst passed Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born to the late Willie Henderson on August 15, 1936 in Amherst Co. Paul retired from Griffin Pipe and was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church. Paul was preceded in death by one son, Wallace A. Douglas. He leaves...
