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Clarence Franklin

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

Percy A. Reid

Apr 24, 2023

For God's Our Purpose and Plan

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Lynwood Saunders

Lynwood Saunders

Feb 1, 2023

"In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also." John 14:2-6 NKJV

Lynwood "Rocky" Saunders, 71, departed this life...

Curtis David Everett, Jr.

Curtis David Everett, Jr.

Feb 1, 2023

Curtis David Everett, Jr. departed this life on February 01, 2023.

A homegoing celebration will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 11, 2023, at St. Paul Baptist Church, 4693 Everett Road, Forest, VA 24551. Mr. Everett will lie in state one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the church...

Jesse Mccoy Minnis, Jr.

Jesse Mccoy Minnis, Jr.

Jan 24, 2023

Jesse (Chief) McCoy Minnis, Jr., age 80, departed this life on January 24, 2023, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born August 6, 1942, to the late Jesse and Arneta (Reynolds) Minnis, Sr. He was preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn M. Best.

Jesse is survived by his devoted wife, Julia, and...

Jerry L. Johnson

Jerry L. Johnson

Jan 22, 2023

Jerry Leigh Johnson, father of three, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at age 73.  Jerry was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on November 9, 1949, the youngest son of the late Duvall Johnson & Helen Revely Johnson Hudson.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother and...

Catherine Turner

Catherine Turner

Jan 9, 2023

The LORD is my Shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures;

He leads me beside still waters.

He restoreth my soul:

He leadeth me in...

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