Cornelus Cornell Prince
Mar 4, 2017
Mr. Cornelus Cornell Prince, 73, of 177 Apple Way, Madison Heights, VA, departed this life Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Avante of Lynchburg. Born in Garysburg, NC on April 12, 1943, he was the son the late John and Priscilla Prince.He is survived by his devoted wife of 46 years, Mrs. Ementha Buck Prince, one son Sean Prince of Marietta,...
Joe Louis Jackson, Sr.
Mar 3, 2017
Joe Louis Jackson, Sr. “Pops” gained his angel wings on Friday, March 3, 2017. He was at home surrounded by his loving family and friends. Mr. Jackson was born in Appomattox to the late John Walter and Reva (Watts) Jackson. He was preceded in death by his brother, Walter Jackson, and a special nephew, who was like a son, Robert...
Hannelore Anneliese Bird
Mar 3, 2017
Hannelore A. Bird died on Friday, March 3, 2017, after a courageous but fruitless battle with cancer.Born in Gelenau, Erzgebirge, Germany on May, 12, 1935, Lore was the daughter of the late Karl Felix Barthel and Elfriede Pfueller Barthel. She was the loving wife of Joseph (Joe) J. Bird, Jr for over 47 years.In addition to her parents, Lore was...
William Pendleton "Penny" Shephard
Mar 2, 2017
William Pendleton (Penny) Shephard, 80, of Amherst, died Thursday, March 2nd, 2017. He was the husband of Joan Berckman Shephard for 45 years.Mr. Shephard was born June 6, 1936, in Rockbridge County, a son of the late Admiral Wiley Shephard and Eunice Hensley Shephard. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Margaret Douglas, Kathleen Fite, and Isabelle Campbell...
Sue Honaker Stephenson
Mar 1, 2017
Sue Honaker Stephenson, age 82, of Lynchburg Virginia, died March 1, 2017 She was the wife of the late Dr. John Aldrich Stephenson.Born in Hinton WVA on June 04, 1934, she was the daughter of the late William F. Honaker and the late Helen S. Honaker.She is survived by two sons, Graham H.F. Stephenson (Julee) of Columbus, Ohio, and J.S....
Gala Renay Elliott
Mar 1, 2017
Gala Renay Myers Elliott, 60, of Lynchburg Virginia died Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was the loving wife John Wesley Elliott, Sr. for 42 years.Born in Pembrook, Virginia on September 6, 1956 she was the daughter of the late Bobby M. Myers, Sr. and Dolly Falls Myers. She is survived by her son,...
Leroy Calloway
Mar 1, 2017
Leroy “Mutt” Calloway, 77, died Wednesday March 1, 2017, at his residence.Born February 28, 1940, Leroy was a son of the late Temple Calloway and the late Geneva Lewis Calloway Saunders. He was preceded in death by five brothers and five sisters.He is survived by four sisters, Mabel Saunders, Marguarite Payne (Delaware), Julia Page (Melvin), and Cora Ross (William); two...
Charles Alden Armontrout
Feb 28, 2017
Charles Alden Armontrout, 78, of Chesapeake, formally of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, February 28, 2017. He was married to Gloria McFaden Armontrout for 49 years, who preceded him in death.Mr. Armontrout was born February 23, 1939, in Bedford, Virginia, the son of Emmett Pershing and Lena Conner Armontrout. A sister, Susan Armontrout Martin preceded him in death.Though a quiet man, he...
Gloria Jean Elder Roberts
Feb 28, 2017
Gloria Jean Roberts of Lynchburg, Va. passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2017 in Lynchburg, Va.She was born August 27, 1942, Daughter of Jack O. Elder and Bertha M. Elder. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, William Edd Roberts. Jean was a member of Timberlake United Methodist Church for 47 years.She is also survived by three children, Donna...
James Josiah Washburn
Feb 28, 2017
James Josiah Washburn, 26, of Lynchburg, passed away February 28, 2017.James came to the home of Loren and Donna Washburn to be taken care of in 1993, at the age of 3 years old. They took him in as a foster child and eventually adopted him in 1997, officially making him part of their family.James thrived in their home and...