Obituaries

Mar 21, 2020

Dr. C. R. Alston was a native of Littleton, North Carolina.  He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joe R. Alston.  He had three sisters Margaret A. Williamson (D), Bettie L. Bailey (D), and Lillian M. Burnette (D).  He was married for the past 72 years to the graceful and charismatic love of his life, Mrs....

Mar 10, 2020

Angela Gray, 60 was born April 9, 1959, to the late, James David and Emma Louise Barrow of Waverly, Va. God granted Angela eternal mercy and called her home on Tuesday,  March 10, 2020.

Angela was known as the family protector, always ready to voice her strong opinions and stand beside you offering guidance and...

Mar 3, 2020

Mr. Charles E Winfield 74, of 13201 Mill Lane Waverly VA, departed this life on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Waverly Health Rehabilitation Center Waverly VA.

Charles accepted Christ at an early age at the family church Mt Moriah United Church of Waverly VA.  He was a kind and loving son and brother. Our hearts are saddened...

Jan 14, 2020

Geraldine Marie Parker, 71, of 233 Dogwood St., Waverly, VA, departed this life on 14 January 2020 at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, VA. Geraldine lived a full and rewarding life which was exemplified by her love for her family and her fellow man.  Geraldine was preceded in death by her mother, Beatrice Parker; her father, John (Kenny) Parker;...

Jan 4, 2020

Margie Brown, 215 Chestnut Street, Waverly, Virginia entered eternal rest Saturday, January 4, 2020, at her residence.

Jan 1, 2020

Nettie Boyd Everett, 78 of 503 Railroad Avenue, Waverly, VA passed peacefully at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, VA, Wednesday, January 1, 2020.  She was born April 25, 1941, to the late Zeke Boyd and Connie Mae Boyd of Iuka Mississippi.

She was preceded in death by her husband Randolph Everett, her sister Hattie B. Davis, her...

Dec 22, 2019

On Sunday, December 22, 2019, God called home Montrail A. Stringfield, 32.  he was born to Ms. Carolyn Stringfield and Charles Sumler on September 12, 1987.  Tyrone Binns also played a major part in Montrail's life as a stepfather.  Montrail also had the blessings of being raised and cherished by his beloved grandmother Mrs. Ninnie Hartsfield-Stringfield as if he...

Dec 13, 2019

Mr. Nathaniel Johnson Sr., of Waverly, Virginia entered eternal rest Friday, December 13, 2019, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Virginia.

A Celebration of Life for Mr. Johnson will be 11:00am Saturday, December 21, 2019, at Liberty Baptist Church, Waverly, VA.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Janice Johnson, P O Box 410...

Nov 25, 2019

On Monday, November 25, 2019, Clevon Jeffers entered eternal rest in Kingston, North Carolina. Mr. Clevon Jeffers was known to some as Cleaven was born February 13, 1952, in Craven County, North Carolina to the late Frank and Mary Mabry.  He was later adopted by Richard Jeffers and Pearlie Mae Sanders Dillahunt.  Clevon received his education in the Surry...

Nov 17, 2019

Mrs. Janet M. Vaughan of Waverly, VA departed this life on Sunday, November 17, 2019, at MCV/VCU Medical Center, Richmond, VA.

A Celebration of Life for Janet will be 11:00am Saturday, November 23, 2019, at Union Hill United Christian Church, 16192 Union Hill Road Sedley, VA,  Rev. Roy Stokes, Pastor.  Interment will follow at Waverly Cemetery, Waverly,...

Nov 16, 2019

Vernell R. Garrett, 83 of Newport News, Virginia departed this life on Saturday, November 16, 2019.  Vernell was born on July 3, 1936, in Yale, VA.  She attended Sussex County Schools. Vernell worked at the YMCA for numerous years until retirement in 1998.  Later she was baptized in Jesus Name at Christ Church, Hampton, Virginia.

She was...

Oct 31, 2019

James Turner Jr. was born April 28, 1949, to the late James Turner Sr. and Mamie Turner.  He was preceded in death by one sister, Bethy T. Bates, five brothers, Carlton Turner, Tyrone Turner, Robert Turner, Robert L. Turner; one brother-in-law, Sidney Gwaltney.

James Turner Jr. resided at 6012 Kingsessing Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, with his devoted friend...

Oct 28, 2019

Alice Marie Brown, 81, of Wakefield, VA, transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home while at the Waverly Health Care & Rehabilitation Center on Monday, October 28, 2019. She was born January 18, 1938, to the late George L. Boykin, and Gracie Boykin Herndon in Southampton County, VA.

She was educated in the Southampton County Public School System...

Sep 15, 2019

On September 15, 2019, a beloved husband, devoted father, grandfather, brother, and uncle entered eternal rest at Southside Regional Medical Center.

Roger Lee Jones was born April 11, 1954, to the late Mack and Mammie Jones. He also preceded in death by one sister Annie Lee Jones, one brother Alton Jones, two brothers-in-laws Warren Taylor and Wendell...

Jul 27, 2019

Ralph Parker, born July 5, 1949, quietly departed this life on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at MCV Hospital in Richmond, VA.  He was born in Surry County, VA and was educated in the Surry County Public School System.  He worked 34 years as a truck driver, which he thoroughly enjoyed.  He also enjoyed watching television, especially The Westerns, eating...

Jul 21, 2019

Norma V. Turner of Wakefield, Virginia entered eternal rest Sunday, July 21, 2019, at Waverly Health and Rehabilitation Center, Waverly, VA.

Funeral Service for Ms. Turner will be 12 Noon, Friday, July 26, 2019, at Empowerment Temple, Waverly, VA, Pastor Terrance Green, Pastor.

Jul 19, 2019

On Friday, July 19 th , 2019 God in His infinite wisdom called Clarence R. Gray to his heavenly home to rest.  He was born January 5 th , 1935 to the late Christopher R. Gray, and the late Stella M. Gray.  He was preceded in death by his parents Christopher and Stella Gray, his daughter Vanessa G. Johnson...

Jul 13, 2019

Mr. Wendell N. Hatch, 57, lovingly known as "Gator" departed this life on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at his residence.  He was born in Sussex County, Virginia to Ellen Christine Hatch.  He graduated from Sussex Central High School Class of 1981.  He worked for a number of years at the Food Lion Distribution Center in Disputanta, VA but retired from...

Jul 2, 2019

On Tuesday, July 2, 2019, God called home Josephine E. Jones 68, a Loving Mother, Mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, Aunt, Friend and a True Woman of God.  She passed at approximately 6:00pm at OBICI Sentara Hospital, Suffolk, VA. She fought a long battle of health issues that she has now beat them all.  Josephine finished her race and closed the...

Jun 26, 2019

Mr. Calvin A. Giles, 56 of Waverly, Virginia departed this life and entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 26, 2019.

The Family will have a Private Funeral Service, Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in Lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Waverly Rescue Squad, 115 Bank Street, Waverly, VA.