Christine Downey Ramsey born on December 16 1956 passed away on August 13 2023 at the age of 66. A beacon of compassion and playfulness Christine left an indelible mark on everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. Surviving Christine is her devoted son David Andy Ramsey her loving sisters Jacque...
Rosaline Beasley formerly of Lynchburg VA departed this life peacefully on May 30 2023 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta GA. Funeral arrangements will appear at a later date.
A lifelong educator transitioned to the celestial city on May 1 2023. Born June 16 1942 in Portsmouth Virginia Dr. Lauretta Atkinson Coleman was a most beloved wife mother grandmother greatgrandmother sister and the daughter of the late Mrs. Elmer White Atkinson and Mr. Levi Atkinson Jr. Her paterna...
George Edward Lee Jr. of Lynchburg departed this life suddenly on February 3 2023 at his residence. George was born on December 21 1944 in Lynchburg VA to the late George Edward Lee Sr. and Marie Lee. George was educated in the Lynchburg City Schools and was a proud graduate of the Dunbar High Schoo...
Sekoya LeShawn Hampton departed this life suddenly on January 19 2023. Born on November 21 1993 she is the daughter of Katrina Lynn Hampton of Lynchburg VA and Edward Hampton of Harrisonburg VA. Sekoyais preceded in death by her grandparents Joanne S. Thurman and Vanessa Turpin and her great grandmo...
John W. Evans of Goode, Virginia passed away peacefully on 11-24-25 at his home after a long battle with Azlheimer’s. He was the son of the late Hubert and Frances Evans of Lynchburg, Virginia. He is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Sue; one son John Jr (Johnny) & his wife Tracey of Y...
James “Jim” Ryland Hughes Jr., 90, of Smith Mountain Lake, passed away on November 25, 2025, after a brief illness. Jim was a devoted husband, father, friend, and respected leader in the banking community whose life was marked by integrity, dedication, and leadership.Jim was preceded in death by his...
Wanda Gale Palmer Nash, 83, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.She was born to James Dudley and Hope Rittenhouse Palmer in Norfolk, VA, September 18, 1942 and moved to Scottsville, Virginia after eight years. She graduated from Fluvanna High School in 1961 and Virginia Baptist Hospital Scho...
Mary Jane Melvin Ridge of Lynchburg went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.Born in Matoaka, West Virginia on June 11, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Polley and Cora Goad Melvin.She is survived by her son, Charles Musser, III of Lynchburg and some very special and close friend...
Shirley Robey of Lynchburg departed this life on Monday November 10 2025 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Dennis Leon Jones of 512 Filmore Street Lynchburg VA son of the late Annie L. Harvey Jones and William "June "Jones Sr. He departed this life on Thursday evening November 6 2025 at his residence. Dennis was a graduate of E.C. Glass High School and worked security and manager at Murrays Steaks. In ad...
Shirley Jean Carter was born on August 28 1933 in Amherst Virginia to the late George and Lillie Sandidge. She departed this life peacefully on November 4 2025 at the Bedford Hospice House. Shirley accepted Christ at an early age and was a lifelong and devoted member of St. Mark Baptist Church in Am...
Kenneth Delma Rucker departed this life on Wednesday October 29 2025 at the Guggenheimer Health Rehab Center in Lynchburg VA. Born April 2 1944 in Campbell County the son of the late Creed Davis Rucker and Cora McDaniel Rucker. He was a member of the Cross Road Baptist Church. He graduated from the...
Vertis J. Smith Alma of Lynchburg Virginia passed away at her residence on Tuesday October 21 2025. Born in Campbell County on February 26 1936 to the late John W. Jones and Mary V. Jones. Vertis is survived by two daughters Pamela Jones of Lynchburg and Anita S. Anthony Joshua of Columbus Ohio two ...
For over two centuries, Diuguid Funeral Services & Crematory has been a steadfast provider of comfort and care to the Lynchburg community. Our tenure as the oldest funeral home in Virginia and the second oldest in the United States is a testament to our enduring commitment. Originating from humble b...
For over two centuries, Diuguid Funeral Services & Crematory has been a steadfast provider of comfort and care to the Lynchburg community. Our tenure as the oldest funeral home in Virginia and the second oldest in the United States is a testament to our enduring commitment. Originating from humble b...
For over two centuries, Diuguid Funeral Services & Crematory has been a steadfast provider of comfort and care to the Lynchburg community. Our tenure as the oldest funeral home in Virginia and the second oldest in the United States is a testament to our enduring commitment. Originating from humble b...
Barbara Dawson Brown 91 of Lynchburg passed away Wednesday September 17 2025 at Greenview Manor. Thrice married her first husband was the late Bobbie D. Smith second husband the late Essex E. Burks and lastly Frederick Fred D. Brown. Born December 16 1933 in Hopewell VA she was a daughter of the lat...
For over two centuries, Diuguid Funeral Services & Crematory has been a steadfast provider of comfort and care to the Lynchburg community. Our tenure as the oldest funeral home in Virginia and the second oldest in the United States is a testament to our enduring commitment. Originating from humble b...
Christine Downey Ramsey born on December 16 1956 passed away on August 13 2023 at the age of 66. A beacon of compassion and playfulness Christine left an indelible mark on everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. Surviving Christine is her devoted son David Andy Ramsey her loving sisters Jacque...
Rosaline Beasley formerly of Lynchburg VA departed this life peacefully on May 30 2023 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta GA. Funeral arrangements will appear at a later date.
A lifelong educator transitioned to the celestial city on May 1 2023. Born June 16 1942 in Portsmouth Virginia Dr. Lauretta Atkinson Coleman was a most beloved wife mother grandmother greatgrandmother sister and the daughter of the late Mrs. Elmer White Atkinson and Mr. Levi Atkinson Jr. Her paterna...
George Edward Lee Jr. of Lynchburg departed this life suddenly on February 3 2023 at his residence. George was born on December 21 1944 in Lynchburg VA to the late George Edward Lee Sr. and Marie Lee. George was educated in the Lynchburg City Schools and was a proud graduate of the Dunbar High Schoo...
Sekoya LeShawn Hampton departed this life suddenly on January 19 2023. Born on November 21 1993 she is the daughter of Katrina Lynn Hampton of Lynchburg VA and Edward Hampton of Harrisonburg VA. Sekoyais preceded in death by her grandparents Joanne S. Thurman and Vanessa Turpin and her great grandmo...