Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Nov 11, 2025

Jerome "Coach Shifty" Johnson, 59, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025. Born on September 20, 1966, in Lynchburg, Virginia, Jerome lived a life filled with purpose, generosity, laughter, and unwavering devotion to his community.

Many knew him as a mentor, leader, and father-figure who spent more than three decades shaping young athletes in...

Nov 4, 2025

Thomas Stanley Harris departed this life on November 11, 2025. Born on September 7, 1947, he was the devoted son of the late John and Evelyn Harris. He was preceded in death by his brother, Preston Massie.

Thomas was the loving brother of Aldora Harris, Vincent A. Harris (Zaida), Beverley Harris, George Massie, and Lillian Dayne (Courtney);...

Oct 17, 2025

Kimberly passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at just 29 years old. Though her time with us was far too short, she lived an extraordinary life filled with love, kindness, and compassion. She touched so many hearts—from family to friends—and was known for her caring spirit, respectful nature, and the way she always put others first.

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Oct 16, 2025

On Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital, God sent his angels to gently escort Douglas Smith, affectionately known as "Mack/Smitty" to his eternal rest.

He was born on December 15, 1942, to Kenneth and Signora Smith, in addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Waylan and Libby Smith, Harrison and...

Oct 14, 2025

Evanda Gale Jefferson departed this life on October 14, 2025.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 27, 2025, at Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Philadelphia, PA 19139. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Forest Level Baptist Church, 2412 Thomas Jefferson Road, Forest,...

Oct 7, 2025

Peacefully, in the early morning of Tuesday, October 7, 2025, Mrs. Bertha Gwendlyn Carter, affectionately known as "Bud", transitioned to her Heavenly home at the age of 101.

She was born in Bedford County on February 24, 1924, to the late Talitha Cumi Davis Woodruff and Roy Lee Woodruff of Lynchburg, Virginia.

In her early...

Oct 3, 2025

May His peace be with you 'til we meet again.

'Til we reach that distant shore,

And we'll shed a tear no more.

May He give you strength to endure.

'Til we meet again.

Robert "Bobby" Lee Davis, Jr.,...

Oct 1, 2025

Missionary Sandra Jane Colmore Braxton celebrated her life journey and transitioned to her eternal reward on October 1, 2025. Born on June 18, 1947, she was one of the cherished daughters of the late Roma L. Colmore, Sr. and Deaconess Hannah Williams Colmore. She had a special bond with her twin sister, Muriel Colmore Liggon, and was the fifth...

Sep 29, 2025

Eddie Lee Muse departed this life on September 29, 2025.

A graveside will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Franklin Memorial Park, 21440 Virgil H. Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, VA 24151.

Sep 25, 2025

Patricia "Pat" McDaniel, 84, of Lynchburg, VA, stepped into the arms of Jesus Christ her Lord and Savior on September 25, 2025, at 10:58 A.M. in her home. Patricia was born on December 18, 1940, in Lynchburg, VA, the daughter of the late Lucille M. Wood.

Pat worked at Camelot Nursing home and retired from Guggenheimer Health...