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.
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.
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
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
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...
Rodney Lee Johnson
Jan 8, 2023
Rodney Lee Johnson departed this life on January 08, 2023. Born in Lynchburg, VA on November 02, 1961, he was the son of the late Riley Johnson, Sr., and Alice Johnson Hudson (Stepfather, Thomas Hudson). In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his son, Rodney Phillips; brother, Steve Johnson; and grandmother, Ms. Connie...
Gail Davis Thompson
Jan 3, 2023
Gail Davis Thompson, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 03, 2023.
Mrs. Gail Davis Thompson of Amherst, VA was born November 13, 1928, to the late Walter Raleigh and Viola H. Davis. She was preceded in death by her husband, George B. Thompson; six (6) sisters and three (3) brothers.
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Lula May Stamps
Jan 1, 2023
On January 1, 2023, New Year's Day at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital Lula May Stamps, affectionately known as, Mama Lu to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren slipped beyond the veil into the awaiting arms of her heavenly Father.
She was born on November 25, 1938, to her loving and doting parents, Virginia Hughes Carpenter...
Danny Sparrow
Jan 1, 2023
John 14: 1-3 Says, "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. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also."...
Ayesha Richardson
Dec 30, 2022
Ayesha Nanette Muneerah Richardson, better known as "Esha" to her family, friends, and the community at large, was born on March 16 (17 th ), 1978, in Lakewood, NJ. She lived thereafter, in Newark, NJ until moving to Lynchburg, VA. She earned her celestial wings and entered into eternal rest on December 30, 2022.
Eric Jerome Sales
Dec 24, 2022
Eric Jerome Sales departed this life on December 24, 2022.
A homegoing celebration will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Davis-Turner Funeral Service. There will be no public viewing until the day of the service per the family's request. Service of comfort rendered by Davis-Turner Funeral Service....
Arnold Lee Fleshman, Sr.
Dec 24, 2022
Arnold Lee Fleshman, Sr., 89, was a caring husband, father, and friend. He ascended peacefully in Heaven on December 24, 2020, at LGH. He was born in New York, New York. We are blessed to know that Arnold, Sr. is in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Arnold was reared by his grandmother, the...
Thomas Anthony Franklin
Dec 21, 2022
God saw you were getting tired, and a cure was not to be. He put his arms around you and whispered come to me.
Mr. Thomas Anthony Franklin of Lynchburg, VA was called to eternal rest on December 21, 2022.
Thomas was known by most as Tommy, Tom or...
Harold Willis, Jr.
Dec 19, 2022
The Willis family sadly announces the passing of Harold "Bro" Willis, Jr. Harold was born on September 19, 1945, in Lowesville, VA.
Upon graduating from Central High School in Amherst, VA in 1963, Harold attended Virginia State College (VSC) in Petersburg, VA where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics. He was initiated...
Thurman Lee Rose
Dec 18, 2022
Thurman Lee Rose, 78, of Lowesville, VA departed this life on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born March 20, 1944, in Amherst County, VA, a son of the late Reverend Floyd and Josie Rose.
Thurman was known by his many friends as, "Coochie." He accepted Christ at an...
Sallie Davis Higginbotham
Dec 18, 2022
Sallie Davis Higginbotham was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, December 18, 2022.
Mrs. Sallie Davis Higginbotham of 135 West Court Street, Amherst, VA was born July 04, 1917, to the late Walter Raleigh and Viola H. Davis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor W. Higginbotham; one child, Joyce...
Arthur L. Hill
Dec 16, 2022
Arthur L. Hill departed this life on December 16, 2022, in Washington, DC.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 07, 2023, at Davis-Turner Funeral Service. Service of comfort rendered by Davis-Turner Funeral Service.
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Estelle "Essie" H. Moore
Dec 15, 2022
Mrs. Estelle H. Moore, beloved sister, aunt, and friend, entered into eternal rest on December 15, 2022, at Guggenheimer Health and Rehab Center, 1902 Grace Street, Lynchburg, VA.
Essie as she was affectionately known, joined Holcomb Rock Baptist Church where she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior. She worked as a certified...
Mary Alice Pankey Penn
Dec 9, 2022
Mary Alice Pankey Penn, 87 years old of Madison Heights, VA, passed away on Friday, December 09, 2022, at her home. She was the wife of Elmer Penn. She was born in Appomattox, VA. She was preceded in death by her mother, Easter Pankey; her father, Adolphus Pankey; and one son, Michael Penn.
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Laura Dianne Banks
Dec 9, 2022
Laura Dianne Banks, 54, of Forest, Virginia departed this life on Friday, December 09, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born June 27, 1968, to the late Claude Banks, Jr. and Judeal Andrews Banks who also precedes her in death.
She was a member of Forest Level Baptist Church located in Forest, Virginia. She...
