Earna Rachel Flowers Orange, 89, of Montvale passed away on March 18, 2024 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born on January 30, 1935 to the late Floyd L. Flowers and Eva Clara Guilliams Flowers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl T. Orange; daughter, Regina O. Campbell; grandson, Bryan Davis and brothers,...
Elbert Columbus Minnick, III, Butch, passed away at the age of 59 on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at his home. Butch was born on October 16, 1964, in Lynchburg, Virginia, and was a loving husband, an awesome father, a devoted son, and a kind and generous friend to all.
Butch is survived by his wife, Terry; children, Alex and Sophie; parents,...
Shelly Ann Calcat Browning, 57, of Bedford, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, at her residence. She was born on August 11, 1966, in Michigan to the late Ernie Calcat and Nancy Jane Verney Calcat.
Shelly was a lady of many talents, among them being photography and gardening. She had a love for her flowers and enjoyed working with them....
On Thursday, March 15, 11:20 a.m., the bells tolled for Ruby Lynch and she crossed over to her heavenly home. She was born on August 10, 1929, in Hamlet, North Carolina to the late Dorcy and Willie McNeil. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 1 sister, Ann Gamble, and 3 brothers, Lonnie, Willie, and Melvin...
Michael William Humphries “Santa Claus”, 76, of Lynchburg, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024.
Michael was born on December 20, 1947, to the late Robert Ashby Humphries and Louise Rice Humphries.
For many years, Michael was Santa Claus for nonprofits including, Carolina Beach Fire Department. One of Santa’s biggest smiles was from being in the Carolina Beach Christmas Parade.
After many years...
Amber Monique Lockhart passed away on March 14, 2024, at the age of 44, at her residence in Atlanta, Georgia. Amber was born on April 22, 1979, in Washington, DC as the third child of Morris and Brenda Jean Thomas Lockhart. She grew up in Woodbridge, VA in the Lake Ridge subdivision.
Amber was a graduate of Woodbridge High School, Woodbridge,...
Edward Lewis Mayhew, Jr., 84, of Amherst, VA, passed away on March 13, 2024. Edward was born in Lynchburg, VA, on August 3, 1939, to Edward Mayhew and Nell (Treadway) Mayhew. He was raised in Gretna, VA, and is survived by his sister, Ruth Hedrick (Robert) and brother, Mike Mayhew (Jeanie). Following high school, he received a Bachelor’s Degree from...
Barbara Stevenson Wise, also known as Barbara Ann Wise, and Nene by many was called home to Heaven at the young age of 78 years old. She departed from Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital of Roanoke, Virginia at 9:37PM on Wednesday March 13th, 2024.
Barbara was the daughter of the late Charles Henry Stevenson, Sr. and Lois Catlett Stevenson.
She was born June...
Eva Jane Slayton Hall transitioned from labor to reward on March 13, 2024.
Eva was proceeded in death by her son Jack B. Hall III; four brothers, Joe Louis, Doris Lee, Milton Slayton, and James Hall; one sister and one sister, Mary Agnes Watson.
Eva was born to Rebecca Davis and Johnnie Slayton on June 4, 1943. She was married to James...
On March 13, 2024, Diane E. McCoy answered the Master’s call to “Come Home”. Diane was 75 years old. Born on August 1, 1948, in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late John Patillo and Ida Frances Patillo. She was the 8th of 11 children.
Diane grew up in Philadelphia on the North side. 2308 N. Myrtlewood Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was her home. Her...