Obituaries

Dec 8, 2020

I 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.

2 Timothy 4: 7-8

Betty L. Thomas peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 8, 2020.  She was born October...

Nov 17, 2020

On Tuesday, November 17, 2020, Mr. William Henry Robertson gained his wings to fly home o be with the Lord.  He got ill and could not fight the fight, so he heard the calling of the Lord saying come on home at MCV Hospital with his family by his side.

William was born on May 19, 1948,...

Nov 5, 2020

Antoinette Renee Stephenson departed this life on November 5, 2020, surrounded by her family.

Remembrance Service will be held 11:00 am - Noon, Friday, November 20, 2020, at Isle of Patmos Baptist Church 1201 Rhode Island Ave, Washington DC 20018.

Graveside service will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, November 21, 2020, at the Spratley Family Cemetery,...

Oct 30, 2020

Lawrence "Flap" Harrison, Jr., 81 of Petersburg formerly of Waverly has joined his beloved Shirley in paradise. On October 30, 2020, Lawrence transitioned while in rehab at the Dinwiddie Health & Rehab Center.

Lawrence was born on April 14, 1939, in Waverly, VA to Lawrence Johnson and Lula Mae Harrison. He attended Sussex County Training School. Lawrence...

Oct 16, 2020

God called His angels out to go and visit William E. Garrett of 629 Waverly Village Apartments in Waverly, Virginia on October 16, 2020.  The Angel of death came and William gave a great sign and said good-bye.

William E. Garrett was born September 21, 1950, to the late Percy and Rosa B. Garrett of Waverly, VA. ...

Oct 12, 2020

On Monday, October 12, 2020, Mr. Bobby Lee Davis affectionately known as "Bobie", "Big Bob", or "Brown" entered eternal rest at his residence 2076 General Mahone Highway, Disputanta, Virginia.

He was preceded in death by his parents Pearly M. Davis and Lorenzo Davis; paternal grandparents, Isabel Penden (Jake).

He dedicated his life to Christ at...

Oct 10, 2020

Mr. Shirley L. Turner Jr departed this life on October 10, 2020, at Southside Regional Medical Center.

He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 60 years Mary Alice Holemon, and out of that union four children, Lorenzo Clifton of Waverly, Va., Arleen Turner Dandridge (Harry) of Richmond Va., Alice Turner Spruill (Broderick) of Folsom,...

Oct 5, 2020

Mary Frances Womble, 92, of 15700 Sunnybrook Road, Prince George, Virginia passed away, Monday, October 5, 2020, at Southside Regional Hospital Petersburg, VA.  She was born September 26, 1928, to the late John Hill and Virginia Revander.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William E. Womble, her son, Ralph Womble, her grandson, William...

Oct 2, 2020

Surrounded by family, Villard Jean-Joseph, Sr., transitioned to eternal rest on October 2, 2020.

Villard was born on May 3, 1940, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti to the late Francois and Luce Jean-Joseph. He was a loving and devoted husband to Francis E. Chambliss Jean-Joseph for 52 years.

Villard received his college education from Simon Bolivar University...

Sep 18, 2020

Vandra L. Walker was born to the late Bertha and Elmore S. Burgess Dr., December 24, 1948, in Emporia, Virginia.  She graduated from Central High School in 1968. Vandra Married William B. Walker in 1968 and from this union Audrea N. and Tracy Walker were born.

Vandra worked at Waverly Health and Rehabilitation Center until retirement.  She...

Sep 14, 2020

God sent his angels to 214 Coppahaunk Ave. Waverly, VA. on September 14,2020 to bring Deacon Vincent A. Thomas to him for eternal peace. Deacon Thomas was born on August 23, 1949 to the late Thelma Bridgeforth Thomas and James Edward Thomas, Jr. Vincent was affectionately known to his family and friends as Tiger, Booger, Shorty, and "Bro". He...

Sep 4, 2020

Jacqueline Thomasine Smalls of Brooklyn, NY was born August 5, 1941, to the late George Flowers Sr. and the late Blanche Jones Flowers in Waverly, VA.

She graduated from Sussex County Training School in June 1959. She moved to Brooklyn, NY shortly after graduating from high school. Jackie got her first job working at a sweater factory...

Aug 31, 2020

John Mason, 74 of Waverly, Virginia entered eternal rest Monday, August 31, 2020 at Colonial Heights Health Care Center, Colonial Heights, Virginia.

Aug 29, 2020

In the early hour of Saturday, August 29, 2020, God called our beloved Mother and Big Momma home to glory.  Ruth Louise Turner was born on June 4, 1924, to the late John and Idella Turner in Sussex County, VA. She attended the Sussex Co. public school system.

Ruth worshipped God at the Church of God in...

Aug 28, 2020

Mrs. Mable Louise Holloman formerly of Ivor, VA entered eternal rest peacefully at Autum Care of Chesapeake, Virginia on Friday, August 28, 2020.

Graveside Celebration of Life will be 11:00am Friday, September 4, 2020 at Ebenezer Baptist Church 10686 Ivor Road, Ivor, VA.

Aug 12, 2020

"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 unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also".  John 14:...

Jul 19, 2020

Mother Geraldine Thomas Wilkins quietly slipped into eternal rest on July 19, 2020, at 1129 West Main Street, Waverly Virginia.  On Sunday morning the trumpets of Zion blew and our beloved sister, mother, and grandmother answered her heavenly call.  Her strong will, love for family and friends, and unwavering Faith in God allowed her to live for 90 gracious...

Jul 11, 2020

Felix Lucas Llanos was born on October 18, 1941, in Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, to Felix Llanos de Rivera and Eulogia Amada "Linda" Encarnación de Llanos. Felix is the second of 4 boys and has always shared a tight bond with his brothers Luis, Rafael†, and Ignacio "Man-D".

Felix graduated in 1959 from St. Mary's...

Jul 6, 2020

James Everette Parker was born May 13, 1933, in Homeville, Virginia, and relocated with his family to Waverly, Virginia in 1937.  James was the oldest of six children born to Pearl Cargill and Joseph E. Parker.  Both parents preceded him in death.

James attended Sussex County Training School, after which he served as a paratrooper with the...

Jun 29, 2020

Nelson Leon Gray, 56, transitioned home peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2020, at Southside Regional Medical Center in Petersburg, VA. Nelson was born on March 25, 1964, to Frank Smallwood and the late Catherine "Smook" Gray-Smallwood of Wakefield, Virginia.

Nelson was educated in Sussex County Public Schools. He graduated from Sussex Central High in 1982. Nelson joined...