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Jesse L. Davis, Jr.

Jesse L. Davis, Jr.

Oct 22, 2023

Jesse Lewis Davis, Jr., 95, passed into Eternity on Sunday morning, October 22, 2023, at his residence. Born on February 13, 1928, to the late Jessie, Sr. and Lucille Johnson Davis, he was the second born of their 10 children.

Jesse joined Union Hill Baptist Church, Amherst, VA, at an early age and...

Norvell Lamont Stratton

Norvell Lamont Stratton

Oct 21, 2023

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Norvell Lamont Stratton, who always went by Lamont and was also called "Big Stick" and "Rubber", was born on December 1, 1950, to the late Norvell Lester Stratton and Margaret Pettigrew Stratton.

He passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at his home in Concord, VA, at the age of 72, surrounded by all...

Doretha Elizabeth Moore

Doretha Elizabeth Moore

Oct 20, 2023

Ms. Doretha E. Smith-Moore's journey on this earthly land ended on Friday, October 20, 2023. She was born February 6, 1942, to the late Sidney "Sunny" Smith and Mary Sue Smith. She lived in Washington, D.C. and worked for Howard Johnson, where she would later retire. After retirement, she moved to Lynchburg, VA. She was and still...

Mamie Earlene Kidd-Tinsley

Mamie Earlene Kidd-Tinsley

Oct 19, 2023

Mamie Kidd Tinsley, 80, of Appomattox, Virginia departed this life on October 19, 2023, at Lynchburg, General Hospital. She was born on November 10, 1942, in Gladstone, Virginia to the late Melvin and Mable Kidd. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Percy Kidd, Floyd Kidd, Allen Kidd, and James Kidd; and three sisters, Ethel Braxton,...

Henri Lee Martin

Henri Lee Martin

Oct 15, 2023

Crossing the Bar

"Sunset and evening star, And one clear call for me. And may there be no moaning of the bar When I put out to sea." Alfred Lloyd Tennyson

Henri Lee Martin was called home from labor to reward after a short illness on Sunday, October 15,...

John Marshall Gilbert

John Marshall Gilbert

Oct 11, 2023

John Marshall Gilbert, age 76, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Lynchburg General Hospital after a prolonged battle with T-Cell Lymphoma.

He was born on April 18, 1947, one of nine children born to Percy and Rebecca Adams Gilbert; and three siblings from his dad's first marriage.

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Virginia Davis

Virginia Davis

Oct 5, 2023

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. 2 Timothy...

Clytie Rosser Lipford

Clytie Rosser Lipford

Sep 28, 2023

Clytie Rosser Lipford, the third born of 11 children, fell asleep in death September 28,2023, at 5:48 A.M., in Raleigh, NC.

She was born December 24, 1925, in Rustburg, Virginia to Sonnie Buck Rosser, Sr. and Annie Nowlin Rosser. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Beverly Lipford, Sr.; sisters,...

Linda Rucker Martin

Linda Rucker Martin

Sep 11, 2023

Linda Rucker Martin, 72, of Evington, VA earned her angel wings on Monday, September 11, 2023. She was born August 1, 1951, in Amherst County, VA to the late John Rucker, Sr. and Inez Rucker. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Fletcher Rucker; granddaughter, Corryn Watts; her Godmother, Que Mcgilvery; two, sisters-in-law, Laverne and...

Richard J. Long

Richard J. Long

Sep 8, 2023

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Richard J. Long, age 81, of Lynchburg, Virginia went home on September 8, 2023. He was born on April 4, 1942, to George and Louise M. Long. Richard was born in Roxboro, North Carolina. The family later moved to Nelson County, Virginia when he was a young child, before finally moving to...

Yvonia Trent

Yvonia Trent

Sep 2, 2023

On September 2, 2023, Yvonia Trent got her wings and went to walk with the angels. She was 53 years old.

Yvonia was a compassionate and spirited person whose passion was caring for others. She volunteered at Church in the kitchen, working with the kids, and always looked forward to helping with the...

Mary A. Sandidge

Mary A. Sandidge

Aug 29, 2023

Mary Fletcher Sandidge departed this life on August 29, 2023, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on October 30, 1930, in Amherst, Virginia. She was the fourth of fourteen children born to the late Lilbert Fletcher and the late Fannie Rose Fletcher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond...

Rowena Robinson

Rowena Robinson

Aug 22, 2023

On Tuesday morning, August 22, 2023, Rowena Mae Ferguson Robinson quietly entered into her eternal resting place. She was born on March 1, 1951, to Manley and the late Margaret (Reed) Ferguson, Sr. of Concord, Virginia.

Rowena joined Mount Shiloh Baptist Church at an early age. She remained a faithful member serving as...

Yvonne M. Colmore

Yvonne M. Colmore

Aug 20, 2023

Yvonne Madison Colmore departed this life Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born in Washington, DC on October 11, 1942, she was the daughter of the late George W. Madison and Bernice Ferguson Madison. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of forty-nine years, Edward E. Colmore, Sr.; one...

Lincoln Ronald Lee White

Lincoln Ronald Lee White

Aug 16, 2023

Lincoln Ronald Lee White of Lynchburg, VA departed this life on Wednesday August 16, 2023, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born February 12, 1956, to the late Bunk Rose and Helen White. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the late Florence W. Johnson; his paternal grandmother and grandfather; and sister, Jeanette...

Elizabeth Marie Johnson

Elizabeth Marie Johnson

Jul 31, 2023

Elizabeth Marie Johnson passed away peacefully on the morning of July 31, 2023. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her father, Robert W. Graham, Sr.; mother, Beatrice Austin Graham; brothers, William Garfield Wright, Henry Wright, Robert Graham, Jr., and Paul Graham; and sister, Mary Alexander.

Elizabeth leaves to cherish her memory her husband...

Morman Lynwood "Wolf" Andrews

Morman Lynwood "Wolf" Andrews

Jul 25, 2023

On July 25, 2023, Mr. Morman Lynwood Andrews of 58 Monroe Street, Lynchburg, VA, affectionately known as Wolf, Lyn, LA, Poppa, Unc, Banker, Navigator, and Cotton left this earthly dwelling to be with his heavenly father.

He was born on June 20, 1957. Morman was the son of the late Mrs. Mary Oulds...

Deborah "Peaches" Johnson-O'Bannon

Deborah "Peaches" Johnson-O'Bannon

Jul 19, 2023

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On the afternoon of July 19, 2023, Peaches with her eyes gazed toward heaven, was set free from her earthly tabernacle to ascend to her heavenly home, where she met a host of angelic family members to greet her, to include her deceased father, Curtis A. Johnson. Peaches was born Deborah Renee...

Carolyn Diane Franklin

Carolyn Diane Franklin

Jul 16, 2023

You can shed tears that she is gone, or you can smile because she lived.

Ms. Carolyn Diane Franklin of Madison Heights, Virginia was called from labor to eternal rest on July 16, 2023, at her residence.

Carolyn, known by most as Diane, was born December 4,...

Margaret Sandidge

Margaret Sandidge

Jul 13, 2023

Ms. Margaret Evenly Sandidge, 72, of Lynchburg, VA departed this life on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on September 16, 1950, to the late Percy Edward Sandidge and Rosezelia Christain Sandidge.

Margaret accepted Christ at an early age at New Jerusalem Baptist Church in Amherst, VA, and...

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