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All Obituaries
Celia Jones Appomattox
On the morning of April 9, 2024, an Angel of Peace and Mercy silently swept into the corridors of Lynchburg General Hospital reclaiming the loving, humble, and virtuous soul of Celia Ann Mosley Jones.
Celia Ann, the daughter of the late Deacon Walter Lee and Deaconess Serena Humbles Mosley, S., was born on July 28, 1959 in Lynchburg, VA. She attended and graduated from the Appomattox County School System.
Celia gave her heart to the Lord at an early age and joined the Jordan Baptist...
On the morning of April 9, 2024, an Angel of Peace and Mercy silently swept into the corridors of Lynchburg General Hospital reclaiming the loving, humble, and virtuous soul of Celia Ann Mosley...
Earl Baker Pamplin
Earl D. Baker was born on February 5, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA. He was the son of the late Aloysius P. and Mabel D. Baker. He graduated from the Bordentown Manual Training School in Bordentown, NJ where he met the love of his life, Gloria C. Cason. He joined the United States Army in 1955 and shortly thereafter he married Gloria on October 12, 1958. Into this union four children were born.
Earl Baker was employed at McGuire Air Force Base in Fort Dix, NJ. He was the Foreman there for 35...
Earl D. Baker was born on February 5, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA. He was the son of the late Aloysius P. and Mabel D. Baker. He graduated from the Bordentown Manual Training School in Bordentown, NJ...
William “l Feel Good” Johnson Darlington Heights
"I Feel Good"
A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. William Johnson will be held on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at 2 p.m. at the Triumph Baptist Baptist Church, 2756 Darlington Heights Rd., Cullen, VA 23934.
Mr. Johnson will lie in repose at the church one hour before the service. There will be no viewing at the funeral home.
Interment will follow in the church service.
The service will be live-streamed via Bruce and Stiff Facebook.
"I Feel Good"
A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. William Johnson will be held on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at 2 p.m. at the Triumph Baptist Baptist Church, 2756 Darlington...
Peggy Smith North Carolina
On March 1, at 10:38 p.m. the Angel of Mercy graced our beloved sister Peggy Lee Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Deacon Elbert L. Smith and Sarah Jane Ferguson Smith.
Peggy was born on Sept 18, 1952 in Brooklyn, NY. She was baptized into the Missouri Synod of St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in 1960.
She attended St. Mark’s Lutheran High School, Maspeth, New York from 1966-1970 and was the first African American Homecoming Queen;...
On March 1, at 10:38 p.m. the Angel of Mercy graced our beloved sister Peggy Lee Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Deacon Elbert L. Smith and Sarah Jane Ferguson...
Matthew Burrell Appomattox
Matthew Paul Burrell, 41, of Appomattox, Virginia was called home on Sunday, February 18, 2024. He was born September 20, 1982 to Linda Burrell and the late Nathaniel Burrell. Matthew was an outgoing man who cherished his family and friends. In his spare time, he enjoyed working on cars and being outdoors.
He is survived by his two children, Isis and I’nya Burrell of Appomattox; three brothers, Robert Croner (Eniro) of Appomattox, Nathan Burrell of Madison Heights...
Matthew Paul Burrell, 41, of Appomattox, Virginia was called home on Sunday, February 18, 2024. He was born September 20, 1982 to Linda Burrell and the late Nathaniel Burrell. Matthew...
Mable Johns Appomattox
Mable L. Johns departed this life on Saturday, January 13th, 2024 at her residence in Appomattox, VA. She was born March 5, 1947. Preceding her in death were her parents Clarence John and Lucy Petty Johns; one daughter, Arnita Goode; one son, Stephen Hamlett; three sisters and one brother.
She joined Galilee Baptist Church at an early age. Mable later joined New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Appomattox, VA. She was very active in church singing on the choir and...
Mable L. Johns departed this life on Saturday, January 13th, 2024 at her residence in Appomattox, VA. She was born March 5, 1947. Preceding her in death were her parents Clarence...
Betty Wright Pamplin
Mrs. Betty Wright, 84, of Pamplin, VA answered God's call on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at her residence with her daughters, Sherri and Tracey, by her side. She was born on December 30, 1938, in Baltimore, Maryland to Harry and Harriet Byran.
All services for Mrs. Wright will be held at a later date in Baltimore, Md.
Mrs. Betty Wright, 84, of Pamplin, VA answered God's call on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at her residence with her daughters, Sherri and Tracey, by her side. She was born on December...
Wilbur Latchford, Jr. Appomattox
Per Mr. Latchford's request, there will be no services.
Per Mr. Latchford's request, there will be no services.
Marc Butcher New York
Marc Anthony Butcher was born on July 4, 1950, in NYC, NY to the late Vivian Juanita (Jones) Butcher and Ivan Sylvester Butcher Sr and passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2023, of natural causes at the age of 73 in his Brooklyn, NY home.
A lifelong Brooklyn resident and passionate poet, Marc was also an author, artist, photographer, producer, and songwriter. He was first published in the early 1980's by the American Poetry Association then later in 1984 by YAMOO...
Marc Anthony Butcher was born on July 4, 1950, in NYC, NY to the late Vivian Juanita (Jones) Butcher and Ivan Sylvester Butcher Sr and passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2023, of natural...
Henry Davis Appomattox
On Wednesday, December 13, 2023, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ called home our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather Henry E. "Big Foot" Davis, 69 of Appomattox, VA. He was born June 8, 1954, to Samuel C. Davis and Ada Baker Davis. Henry was one of eleven children. He was preceded in death by his brothers Samuel, Alexander, Leon, and Johnny.
Henry was a 1972 graduate of ACHS with his work history starting with...
On Wednesday, December 13, 2023, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ called home our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather Henry E. "Big Foot"...
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