Earnesteen Anderson
Mar 6, 2026
Earnesteen Louise Braxton-Anderson, beloved wife, mother, and community servant, passed away peacefully in Forest, Virginia, on March 6, 2026, at the age of 92. She was married to her devoted husband, Thomas Anderson, for over 74 years and together raised six children.
Soon after their marriage, Thomas and Earnesteen migrated North in pursuit of greater opportunities. During their time in Bridgeport,...
James Nelvin "Nature Boy" Thomas
Mar 6, 2026
James Nelvin Thomas, son of the late Granville Richard Thomas and the late Rosa Gertrude Thomas, was born on December 9, 1945, in Amherst, VA. He peacefully departed this life on March 6, 2026.
James was the youngest out of four children. James was preceded in death by his sister, Edna Thomas, and a brother, Gerald Thomas. James is survived by...
Carl Henry Booker
Feb 26, 2026
On Thursday, February 26, 2026, God saw our loved one getting tired, so he sent an Angel to take him home to be with the Lord.
Deacon Carl Henry Booker, the son of the late Lucille S. Booker and Chesteen M. Booker. Carl was born on December 5, 1947. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three...
Helen Adair "Dee Dee" Martin
Feb 19, 2026
Helen Adair "Dee Dee" Martin departed this life on February 19, 2026. She was born on March 26, 1963, to the late Russell and Mildred Martin. Helen is preceded in death by her sister, LaVonia Martin Saunders, and sons, Diago Martin, Sr., and Levon Martin, Sr.
She is survived by her husband, Antonio Boone; sisters, Marvene Martin and Deborah Martin; stepdaughter,...
Jeffrey "King" Jenkins, Sr.
Feb 13, 2026
Jeffrey "King" Jenkins, Sr. departed this life on February 13, 2026.
A homegoing celebration will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Davis-Turner Funeral Service. Interment will be in Forest Hill Burial Park. Service of comfort entrusted to Davis-Turner Funeral Service.
Brian Ashby Doubt Wynn
Feb 11, 2026
Brian Ashby Doubt Wynn passed away at Lynchburg General Hospital in the wee hours of the morning on February 11, 2026. He was born on April 18, 1987, to the late Darryl Tucker and Francine Doubt in Charlottesville, VA.
He loved gaming, cooking, music, the Indianapolis Colts, sneakers, hanging with family and friends, watching movies, and comedy.
In his brief 38-year journey,...
Paul Wilson Glover, Sr.
Jan 27, 2026
Paul Wilson Glover, Sr., 86, of Gladstone, Virginia, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at the home of his daughter, Pauline Victoria Glover-Henley (Vickie).
Born on June 10, 1939, Paul was the son of the late Helen Elizabeth Glover Washington. He was a man known for his strength, quiet wisdom, and dedication to...
Alma Irvine
Jan 21, 2026
Alma T. Irvine, daughter of the late Mr. Eugene D. Irvine and the late Mrs. Edith Stone Irvine, passed away on January 21, 2026.
She received her education in the public schools of Lynchburg and pursued higher education at Virginia State College (now Virginia State University) in Petersburg; North Carolina State College in Durham; Howard University in Washington, D.C.; Columbia University...
Linda Wright
Jan 9, 2026
Linda Wright departed this life on January 9, 2026.
Service of comfort entrusted to Davis-Turner Funeral Service.
Ilean C. Pannell
Jan 1, 2026
Ilean C. Pannell departed this life on January 1, 2026.
A homegoing celebration will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Service of comfort rendered by Davis-Turner Funeral Service.
Savaukia Monroe
Dec 27, 2025
God in his infinite wisdom knew her pain and suffering, so in the quiet, morning hours of Saturday, December 27, 2025, he sent his Sweet Angels to carry Savaukia home. While surrounded by loving family, Savaukia went into a rest that knows no awaking, except in the presence of God.
Savaukia was born into this life on...
Porsche Christina Vaughan
Dec 21, 2025
On December 21, 2025, Porsche Christina Vaughan, 39, departed her life very suddenly. Born on September 16, 1986, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Christopher Jordan and mother, the late Yolanda Vaughan. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jaguar Jordan. She was employed by Krispy Clean, LLC. Porsche loved spending...
Martha Turner
Dec 20, 2025
Martha Turner departed this life on December 20, 2025, at Fairmont Crossing Health & Rehab Center. She was born on December 13, 1922, in Amherst County, the daughter of the late John D. Turner and Hallie Lee Turner.
She graduated from Amherst County Training School in 1940 and then attended Storer's College in Harper Ferry, WV, but...
Gerald Richard Thomas
Dec 19, 2025
Gerald Richard Thomas, son of the late Granville Richard Thomas and the late Rosa Gertrude Thomas was born on June 30, 1939, in Amherst, VA. He peacefully departed this life to go home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 19, 2025.
Gerald was born in Amherst, VA. Gerald was the eldest out of four...
William Lester Parker, Jr.
Dec 15, 2025
William Lester Parker, Jr. passed away on December 15, 2025, at the age of 57, in his hometown of Lynchburg, Virginia at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on April 30, 1969. He graduated from E.C. Glass High School in 1987. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Lester Parker, Sr. and Caffie Ann Smalls; his sister,...
Kerine J. Anderson
Dec 9, 2025
Kerine Mallory Jenkins Anderson , of Rustburg, Virginia—a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend—entered her eternal home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
Kerine lived a life of unwavering faith and love, a beautiful tapestry woven with devotion to her family and kindness to all...
Rechell Lynn Rose
Dec 1, 2025
Rechell Lynn Rose, 54, peacefully entered eternal rest on December 1, 2025, at the University of Virginia Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Rechell accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at St. Peter's Baptist Church in Amherst, Va. She attended Amherst County High School and had a deep, unconditional love for her children and...
James Edward Brown, Sr.
Nov 23, 2025
James (J.E.) Edward Brown, Sr. was born on July 20, 1942, in Buckingham County, Virginia, to the late William and Louise Brown. James otherwise known to many as "Pops" departed this world in the comfort of his home on November 23, 2025.
Growing up he attended Buckingham County Schools and Fork Union Baptist Church until adulthood, moving...
Barbara Mae Jones
Nov 21, 2025
Barbara Mae Jones, 75, went to her eternal rest on November 21, 2025, in Lynchburg, VA at Seven Hills Rehabilitation and Nursing. She was born on January 25, 1950, to the late Lucille Bennett Jones and James Jones, Sr.
Barbara was preceded in death by her siblings James Jones, Jr., Laverne Jones, Kenneth Jones, Lillie Glover, and...
Calvin Julius Hubbard
Nov 12, 2025
Calvin Julius Hubbard, age 68, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025. Julius was born on May 31, 1957, in Long Island, Virginia to the late James and Bessie Hubbard. He graduated from William Campbell High School, Naruna Virginia.
Julius was the beloved son of a proud and loving family. He was a devoted...
