Obituaries

Mar 26, 2026

Life & Legacy of Bishop Howard Daniels I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them...

Mar 21, 2026

Corine Daisy Stringfield Coy was born on August 26, 1931, and departed this life on March 21, 2026.  She was born to the late Vanderbilt and Bernice Stringfield.  Corine was educated in the Wakefield, Virginia School System.  She was a well-known housekeeper in the Wakefield, Virginia, and Richmond, Virginia, areas.

Corine married Albert Leslie Coy.  Their union...

Mar 16, 2026

Dorothy V. Hamlin, of Wakefield, Virginia departed this earthly life Monday, March 16, 2026 at her Residence.

Public Viewing will be 10:00 am - 5:00 pm on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Peace Funeral Home, 237 Railroad Ave, Waverly, Virginia.

A Celebration of Life will be 1:00 pm Saturday, March 28, 2026, at First Baptist...

Mar 7, 2026

Pastor William Daniel Thompson Sr "Frosty" passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, hard work and devotion to Family and Friends.

He was known by those who loved him as a man of integrity, generosity and quiet strength. His memory will live on in the hearts of family members, friends...

Feb 28, 2026

William Anson Bailey, affectionately known as "Boochie", was born on June 12, 1982, to William Henry Jr. and Mary Diane Bailey in Washington, DC. He moved to Waverly, VA in 1991 and later attended Sussex Central High School where William excelled as a student and marching band drummer. He graduated in 2000 and enrolled into Virginia State University, becoming...

Feb 15, 2026

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing."  II Timothy‬ ‭4‬:‭7‬-‭8‬...

Feb 8, 2026

On Sunday, February 8, 2026, God in his infinite wisdom summoned our loved one to make the transition from life here to eternal rest and peace.

Warnetta S. Turner "Nee Nee" was born November 12, 1930 to the late Fenton Sr. and Anna Sills Turner. She was a life long member of Liberty Baptist Church. Warnetta was...

Jan 25, 2026

On Sunday, January 25, 2026, Ivory Clanton Jr. transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at his home in Waverly, Virginia, surrounded and supported by his loving family. Ivory was born in Waverly, Virginia, on October 18, 1950, to the late Ivory Clanton and Doretha Flowers Clanton.

As a young man, Ivory was baptized and became a member of...

Dec 29, 2025

Catherine Luciel Crocker Bolden, lovingly known to family and friends as Cathy, Suzi, and "Bolden", was born on October 14, 1958, and peacefully entered eternal rest on December 29, 2025.

A graduate of Sussex Central High School, Class of 1977, she began her life's work in service to others by earning her Nursing Assistant License and working...

Dec 20, 2025

On December 20, 2025, Ethel M. Barrow, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, departed this earthly life to be with her Lord and Savior.

Ethel was born on June 25, 1949, to the late William and Annie Mae Brown Early. From a young age, she accepted Christ into her life and joined Liberty Baptist Church. Ethel...

Dec 9, 2025

Clyde Jones "Wiggie" entered his Heavenly Rest on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 6:30am at his residence.

Clyde was preceded in death by his parents, the late Julia and Eddie Jones Sr.; his sisters, Jacqueline Womack, Julia Burchett, Juanita Jones, and Marjorie Parham; and his brother, Eddie Jones Jr.

Clyde worked numerous jobs to include...

Dec 2, 2025

Mrs. Alisha Jones of Waverly, Virginia entered eternal rest on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at VCU Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia.

Alisha grew up in Jamaica Queens, New York where she was known for being a very warm and endearing young person with a big heart.  She grew up in church under the tutelage of her parents and...

Nov 20, 2025

On November 20, 2025, a beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Aunt entered eternal rest at Bon Secours Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, VA.

Mamie G. Turner was 96 years old. She was born on December 22, 1928, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Percy Garrett Sr. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Mr. James Turner...

Nov 13, 2025

Phillip Murphy Jr.,  of Waverly, Virginia, departed this life on Thursday, November 13, 2025. He was born on February 5, 1965, to the late Phillip Sr. and Ora Jones Murphy.

He enjoyed socializing with friends, fishing, painting, picking pecans and watching his favorite team, "The New England Patriots." He will be deeply missed by his family, the...

Oct 29, 2025

On the evening of October 29, 2025, heaven gained a gentle soul, and this world lost one of its brightest lights, Mr. Earnest "Morris" Jones. Surrounded by love, he peacefully entered eternal rest at the age of 77.

Earnest was born on March 1, 1948, to the late Mack and Mamie Jones. His life was filled with...

Oct 18, 2025

The Reverend Lloyd Haskett Sr., age 71, of Hampton, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital.

Born June 2, 1954, in Surry County, he was the fourth of seven children of the late Ernest and Annie Bell Haskett. Raised in the church, he developed a lifelong faith that guided every...

Oct 16, 2025

On Thursday, October 16, 2025, God called our beloved Dad, Brother, Grandfather, Uncle, Cousin, and Friend home to rest in His eternal arms. Leroy, as he was affectionately called by family and friends, peacefully departed this life at Bon Secours Southside Regional Medical Center.

Prince was born in Southampton County, Virginia on August 23, 1949, to the...

Aug 23, 2025

Woodrow Matthew Ricks Jr. was born on December 29, 1982, to Woodrow and Yvonne Ricks.  He entered eternal rest on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 5:21pm at the young age of 42 years old.  He was the baby of the family and always took care is his Mother.

Junior went to Sussex Central High School.  After High...

Aug 10, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Overton Sr. 95, of Waverly, Virginia, formerly of North Carolina who departed this life on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at his residence, leaving behind cherished memories and a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Robert will be remembered for his...

Aug 3, 2025

Mr. Howard Taylor, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and Friend departed his life on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Bon Secours Southside Regional Medical Center after a long journey of illness.  Howard was the fifth of ten children born to the late Walter and Pearl Taylor.

Howard was a person who was going to keep you laughing whenever you...