Reverend Meredith Tinsley
May 27, 2023
Pastor Meredith Tinsley departed this life on Saturday, May 27, 2023, in the presence of his wife, Deborah, better known as D, to him and his daughter, Jackie. Meredith was born on April 21, 1936, to the late George and Alberta Tinsley.
Mr. Tinsley confessed Christ at an early age and joined Piney...
Barbara (Snookie) Davis-Hamlett
May 21, 2023
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Barbara Ann (Snookie) Davis Hamlett departed this life on May 21, 2023. She was born on March 21, 1938, to the late Robert Edward and Sallie Parrish Davis.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Tamara Renee Hamlett; and a sister, Carolyn Davis.
Snookie attended the Madison...
Deborah Brown
May 1, 2023
Deborah Davis Brown passed away on May 1, 2023, after a brief illness.
She was preceded in death by her father, Kinston W. Davis and her mother, Nannie Davis Toms, and her brother, Wayne Lee Davis.
She leaves to mourn her death a devoted son, James...
Vernell Smith
Apr 27, 2023
On Thursday, April 27, 2023, the Heavenly Angels descended, and Vernell Ballard Carpenter Smith slipped quietly away to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born on January 29, 1930, to the late Robert E. and Mamie Higginbotham Ballard of Amherst, Virginia.
Vernell accepted Jesus Christ at an early age....
Me'Sharra L. Patterson
Apr 27, 2023
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On April 27, 2023, God in His infinite wisdom called our precious Me'Sharra home.
Me'Sharra (Trell) Latrell Patterson was born in Roanoke, Virginia on May 2, 1982, to former Angela (Wade) Patterson and the late Melvin Patterson. She was the second child born to this...
Clarence Franklin
Apr 26, 2023
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Clarence L. Franklin, 93, departed this life on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.
He was born November 14, 1929, to the late McKinley and Carrie Jenkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Richard Jenkins, Felix Jenkins, and John Brown;...
Percy A. Reid
Apr 24, 2023
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Percy Arnold Reid, Sr. departed this life on April 22, 2023, at Lynchburg Centra Health. He was the son of the late Henry Lee Reid, Sr., the late Shirley Ford Reid, and the stepson of the late Mary Reid (Liz).
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Richard E. "Pat" Sandidge
Apr 10, 2023
Richard Edward "Pat" Sandidge, 76, departed this life on Monday, April 10, 2023, at his residence. Born in Amherst, VA in 1946, to Russell and Julia Lee Sandidge, both of which preceded him in death. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his brothers, Alex, Henry, and Marshall Sandidge, a sister, Gloria Jean...
Daniel L. Silver
Mar 28, 2023
It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce that Daniel Lee Silver of Virginia Beach, Virginia gained his Heavenly wings. He retired from the United States Navy.
Daniel will be forever missed by his loving wife, Latisha Spencer-Silver. He is also survived by his father, Earl Silver, and mother, Reverend Alice Silver; sister,...
Deacon Bobby Gene Campbell
Mar 23, 2023
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Bobby Gene Campbell born October 20, 1938, departed this life Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Fairmont Crossing Health and Rehabilitation Center, Amherst, VA. He was the son of the late Herman and Fannie Campbell. Bobby was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Campbell; brothers, Richard, Thomas, Theodore and Junior Smith, and Elmore Campbell.
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Reverend Dr. Lanksford Eli Hankins, Sr.
Mar 22, 2023
Reverend Dr. Lanksford Eli Hankins, Sr., aka Bunk, departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. He was born on September 14, 1935. A Halifax County, VA native, Dr. Hankins, Sr. graduated from Halifax County Public Schools. He attended Virginia Seminary and College where he received a Bachelor of Art and a Master of Divinity, he also received...
Mary Ann Poindexter
Mar 13, 2023
On Monday, March 13, 2023, the life of Mary A. Poindexter closed on earth and she began a beautiful new journey with God. Born on March 08, 1948, in Staunton, Virginia to the late Elizabeth Saunders and James Miller, Sr. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Poindexter; her sister, Linda Randolph; and brother, James...
Evelyn Booker
Mar 9, 2023
In loving memory, celebrating the wonderful life of Evelyn Johnson Booker fondly known as, "Mommee", born June 16, 1935, to the late Emma Miller Johnson and Thomas Johnson. Evelyn departed her heavenly life on March 09, 2023. She is mostly known for her caring spirit. Evelyn loved to watch her soap operas, game shows, and cook. She...
Juliana "Ann" Smith
Mar 7, 2023
On Tuesday, March 07, 2023, the life of Juliana Smith, 58, closed on Earth and she began a beautiful new journey with God. Born August 23, 1964, she was the daughter of Otha Rucker and Jacqueline Richardson. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Joseph and Mamie Rucker; maternal grandparents, George and Annie Smith; aunts,...
Eula Spencer
Mar 3, 2023
Eula "Sissy" Spencer was born November 25, 1958, to the late Eunice and Harry Miller. Eula was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Spencer; daughter, Lavanya Miller; brothers, Alphonsa Miller and Robert Miller; and nephew, Alphonsa Miller, Jr.
She is survived by four children, Charon Miller and Laron Miller (Jackie), Larry Spencer...
Ethel Goins
Feb 26, 2023
A time to be Born… Ethel Eunice Glover Goins was born May 30, 1928, in Amherst County to Maude Glover and Robert Jenkins who preceded her in death.
A Time to Die…February 26, 2023, 12:37 PM, Ethel was called to eternal rest at her residence, she was preceded in...
Essie Beverly
Feb 22, 2023
Essie Lee Wells was one of six children born to the late Henton and Ammie Wells, in Olgethorpe, Georgia. She attended Georgia Public Schools. Around the age of seventeen, she moved to Detroit, Michigan with her family, where she joined Greater New Mount Moriah Baptist Church.
Essie met the...
Albert Brown
Feb 17, 2023
Albert Brown departed this life on February 17, 2023.
A homegoing celebration will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at St. Paul Baptist Church, Forest, VA. The family will be receiving friends from 6-7 PM on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at DavisTurner Funeral Service. Interment will be in the Forest...
Rosetta Edwards
Feb 14, 2023
Rosetta Edwards, 83, departed this life into the loving arms of our heavenly father on February 14, 2023. Rosetta was a woman of faith who loved the Lord and understood his love for her. She was predeceased by her son, Gary James Edwards; granddaughter, Shante Hendrix; mother, Lucille Jones; father, Eugene Cheatham; sisters, Laverne Jones and Lillie...
Charles Snead
Feb 3, 2023
Charles Snead, Jr., 63, of Lynchburg, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born in Bedford, VA on July 13, 1959, the son of the late Charlie Snead and Mrs. Annie Irene Snead-Hobson and the stepson of the late Clyde O. Hobson.
In addition to his mother,...
