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,...
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.
...
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....
