David Louis Grooms, Sr.

Feb 15, 2023

David Louis Grooms, Sr., 63, of Amherst passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023.He leaves to cherish his memory a faithful, true and dedicated, loving wife, Julia Grooms; a devoted and loving son, David Grooms, Jr. (LaToya) of Madison Heights; a loving and devoted daughter, Consuela Morgan (Kerry) of Nelson County; four grandkids that were the love of his life: Briana...

Gloria Gephart Livingston

Feb 14, 2023

Gloria Gephart Livingston passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born in Chicago, Illinois to Harry and Elizabeth Gephart on September 19, 1931. Gloria attended Drake University where she was involved in the theatre department. She then worked for NBC before moving to St. Croix, Virgin Islands where she met the...

Mary Mclaren Barton

Feb 14, 2023

Mary McLaren Barton, 84, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.  She was the daughter of the late Cecil and Gladys McLaren and the wife of Jay Grant Barton for 62 years.Mrs. Barton was born on June 20, 1938, in Tomahawk, Wisconsin.  Mary graduated from Duke University in 1960 with a degree in education. She worked as...

Wyatt Arthur Stinnett, Iii

Feb 14, 2023

Wyatt Arthur Stinnett, III, of Lynchburg, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023.Wyatt was born on April 9, 1964. He was preceded in death by his father, the late Wyatt Arthur Stinnett, II; his mother, Gail Honig Stinnett Adkins Parrish; a sister Ruth Ann Martin; and a special niece, Heather Marie Guthrie.He leaves behind two daughters, Cheyenne Stinnett and Amanda Stinnett;...

James Earl Phelps

Feb 13, 2023

James Earl Phelps, 71, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 13, 2023. He was born in Lynchburg Virginia on June 25, 1951, to Jesse Edward Phelps Sr. and Marion B. Phelps. He was preceded in death by one son, Stacey Jennings: three brothers, Jesse E. Phelps Jr., Theodore R. Phelps, and George Phelps, and one...

Albert Davis

Feb 13, 2023

Albert Davis transitioned on Monday February 13, 2023 at the age of 84.Albert Davis of Lynchburg, VA, son of the late Edmond W. Davis and Rosa Goode Davis was born August 16, 1938, in Forest, Virginia.  He departed this life peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his children on February 13, 2023.  Albert leaves behind a true legacy of integrity,...

Patricia Ramsey Downey

Feb 12, 2023

Patricia Ramsey Downey passed away on February 12, 2023. She was born on April 29, 1944, to the late James and Elsie Ramsey. She was the loving wife of James Downey, Jr. for 60 years. She fought a long battle with Alzheimers but is finally now at peace.Patricia loved all things adventure and lived a very full life with so...

Linwood Cole

Feb 12, 2023

Linwood “Lenny” Cole, 93, formerly of Danvers, MA passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 12, 2023. He was the son of the late George Horace Cole and Flossie Mae Lawrence.Lenny was born on March 4, 1929, in Hallowell, ME. He was a graduate of Lynn English High School and a war-time U.S. Army veteran.  He married the love of his...

Troy William Deacon

Feb 11, 2023

Troy William Deacon, 44, of Lynchburg passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, after a long illness. He was the beloved spouse of Ted Delaney for 17 years.Troy was born on October 10, 1978, in Lynchburg to Walter and Delores Viar Deacon. He graduated from Heritage High School and attended Central Virginia Community College and Virginia Commonwealth University. He began...

Margaret Louise Richmond “Peggy Lou” Bullock

Feb 11, 2023

Margaret Louise Richmond “Peggy Lou” Bullock, 100, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon Stanley Richmond and Cornelia Louise Drake, her son, Gordon Harrison Bullock and husband Ray K. Bullock.She was born on December 2, 1922, in Houston, Texas at St. Joseph’s Hospital.Peggy Lou, an only child, grew up in a...