Pastor David Preston Adams
Jul 3, 2023
Pastor David Adams (Dave) was born on February 10, 1978, in Lynchburg, Virginia. The Lord called him from labor to reward on July 3, 2023.
He was educated in Campbell County Schools and E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg, Virginia. He received an associate degree from Liberty University. Dave was a member of...
Roberta "Tillie" Megginson
Jul 1, 2023
On Saturday, July 01, 2023, Roberta Marie Fore Megginson, "Tillie", departed this life to her eternal home. She was born on May 27, 1943, in Lynchburg, VA to Inez Russell Fore Taylor and Eunice Sandifer.
She was preceded in death by Walter M. Fore, Sr. and Inez Russell Fore Taylor. Also preceding her...
Marcella Tinsley
Jun 25, 2023
Marcella Jane Tinsley departed this life peacefully on June 25, 2023, at her residence. She was born in West Virginia on June 26, 1959, to the late Wellington Filbert Chidester and Verna Jane Brown Chidester.
Marcella was also preceded in death by 1 brother, Bobby Junior Chidester; 1 son, Gregory Mark Zickefoose; sister-in-law,...
John Thomas
Jun 22, 2023
John Thomas departed this life on June 22, 2023.
A homegoing celebration will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, June 29, 2023, at St. Peter's Baptist Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Service of comfort rendered by Davis-Turner Funeral Service.
Mary Ann "Lizzy" Thomas
Jun 21, 2023
On the afternoon of June 21, 2023, God's angels carried our beloved Mary Ann "Lizzy" Thomas to her heavenly home. Mary Ann Thomas was born October 26, 1973, to the late Walter Lee Thomas, Sr., and Ann Elizabeth Harvey (Thomas).
Mary was baptized at an early age and was a faithful warrior and...
Travis Edrá Porter
Jun 10, 2023
Travis Edrá Porter was born December 9, 1985, to Willie Lambert and Ramona Porter. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Randolph McCray, Jr.; grandmother, Irene Lambert; uncles, Benjamin Porter and Richard Lambert; and great-grandparents, Clayton and Lorraine Porter.
Travis departed this life on June 10, 2023. He leaves to cherish his...
Knowlton Richie
May 29, 2023
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Knowlton "Henary" Richie was born on May 20, 1952, the fourth child and eldest son to the late Knowlton Thomas Richie and Alpha Geraldine Minnis-Richie.
He was educated in Bedford County public schools and graduated from Susie Gibson High School.
He was baptized at...
Jamaal (J Tall) Bleasdell
May 29, 2023
Jamaal Jody Bleasdell (J Tall) was born on February 15, 1979, and entered eternal rest on Monday, May 29, 2023. He was born in Arlington, VA to Gemma Bleasdell and Joseph Carter, who preceded him in death.
He graduated from Henrico High School and St. Paul's College. Jamaal was a barber who worked...
James "Billy" Rose
May 29, 2023
On May 29, 2023, at 3:34 AM, James Edward "Billy" Rose, 80 years old, went home to be with the Lord. He lost his battle fighting cancer for over two years.
He leaves to mourn his wife, Anna Thomas Rose; two daughters, Kelly Coles, and Shanté Rose; also, two stepsons, Keith (Sherry) of...
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...
