Obituaries

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...

Jun 19, 2020

Angelia affectionally called "Ann" by family and "AJ" by friends departed this life on June 19, 2020, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, VA at the age of 57.

Ann accepted Christ at an early age being baptized at First Baptist Church Dendron, VA.  She was educated in the Surry County Public School System, a graduate of...

Jun 8, 2020

Overseer Joseph Ellis of 317 Wye Street, Waverly, Virginia made his triumphant transition to glory on Monday, June 8, 2020, at South Side Regional Medical Center.  He was born on August 10, 1931, to the late Rufus and Marie Ellis.

Overseer "Bro Joe" Ellis gave his life to Christ at the age of 22 and joined St....

Jun 8, 2020

Brenda Lee Milbourne, 60, entered eternity on June 8, 2020, with her loving family by her bedside at Henrico Doctors' Hospital in Richmond, VA.

It was on May 3, 1960, when Brenda made her precious earthly arrival.  She was born to the late Melvin Arnett Johnson, Sr., and Dorothy Jane Johnson at Shore Memorial Hospital in Somers...

May 20, 2020

Mrs. Dorothy Graves of Waverly, Virginia entered eternal rest Tuesday, May 20, 2020 at Waverly Health & Rehabilitation Center, Waverly, VA.  Dorothy was born November 25, 1931 to the late Johnnie & Martha Murphy Howard.  Dorothy was a faithful member of Zion Hill Church in Waverly, where she was a dedicated Missionary Member.

Dorothy was preceded in...

May 18, 2020

Queen Elizabeth Claiborne, affectionately known as "Happy" was born on August 19, 1945, in Surry County to the late Robert L. Gay and Mary Bell Claiborne-Butler.  She was called to rest on Monday, May 18, 2020, at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC.

Queen received her education in Sussex County where she was reared by the...

May 16, 2020

George Junior Newsome was born in Waverly, Virginia on October 25, 1931. He left this life and entered eternity on Saturday May 16, 2020. He was the devoted son of Elizabeth Newsome and was raised in his early years by his Grandmother "Miss Missy" Jones and his Uncles Lacy and Eddie. George was an excellent athlete attending Sussex Training...

May 15, 2020

Virginia L. Crocker , known to many as "Mama Gin and Sugar."  Virginia Crocker was born to the late Samuel Brown and Bertha Lee Brown in Sussex County. She has been a longtime member of Mars Hill A.M.E. Zion church.  She held the positions of Deaconess and Class Leader.

She worked at the Peanut Shelter...

May 11, 2020

On Monday, May 11, 2020, God called home our beloved Mother, Mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, and friend. Christine T. Clary (64) passed away around 11:05 a.m. at Obci hospital. Christine fought a good fight, kept the faith and now she has finished her course. Christine was born in Southampton County, Virginia on April 6, 1956, to the late Norman and Marcelle...

May 10, 2020

Your Life was a blessing, your Memory a Treasure.  You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

Vivian Jacqueline Green "Jackie" of 534 Moore St. Waverly, Virginia transitioned peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior and the family whom she loved so dearly on Sunday, May 10, 2020, at...

May 6, 2020

Mr. Joseph Newby of Wakefield, VA departed this life on Wednesday, May 6 th , 2020 at the Wonder City Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Hopewell, VA.   Joseph was born on September 23 rd , 1922 to the late Jacob & the late Hattie Pretlow.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy M. Newby, his son, Joseph Newby,...

May 5, 2020

Roger E. Charity of Spring Grove, Virginia passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020, after a battle sickness.

He is survived by his brother, Clarence Charity (Audrey) of Hopewell, Virginia; a special beloved friend Ernestine Harris of Dendron, Virginia; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Apr 30, 2020

Laverne Davis Turner peacefully entered eternal rest on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at 12:59 pm.  She was the daughter of the late Floyd and Lottie Davis.  She was raised in Wakefield, Virginia.  LaVerne received her formal education from Sussex County Training School.  After graduating high school, she attended and graduated from North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC with...

Apr 28, 2020

Kimberly Nicole Perry, 29265 Meadowview Drive, Waverly, VA, entered eternal rest at her residence Tuesday, April 28, 2020.

Apr 12, 2020

On April 12, 2020, a beloved brother, uncle, and cousin entered eternal rest at his residence 33193 Walnut Hill Rd. Waverly, VA

He was born December 03, 1961, to the late Mr. Johnnie and Hattie C. Jones of Waverly. He was preceded in death by one sister Mageline Jones, two brothers Leroy Jones, and Johnnie Jones; five...

Apr 10, 2020

Our hearts are saddened by the sudden passing of our loved one, John C. Sykes 70, at his residence on Friday, April 10, 2020. He was known to many as " Peaches" or " Green Apple". He was born December 2, 1949, in Sussex County, Va. John attended Sussex County Public School System. He accepted Christ at an early age...

Mar 31, 2020

Mr. Percy Garrett III of 214 Coppahaunk Avenue, Waverly, Virginia departed this life Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at 6:35 a.m. at Waverly Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Percy was born January 5, 1962, to the late Percy and Rosa B. Garrett of Waverly, Virginia.  He is preceded in death by two brothers, Charles H. Garrett and Ronnie Garrett...