Obituaries

Jun 12, 2019

Mrs. Marcella S. Alston, 90 years old of 337 Railroad Avenue Waverly, Virginia entered eternal rest on June 12, 2019.  She was born on July 8, 1928, to the late Eugene and Mary Solomon of Littleton, NC.  Mrs. Alston joined the Lees Chapel Baptist Church at an early age where she was a faithful member for over 75 years. ...

Jun 7, 2019

Lacy Hinton, Sr.  Of Waverly, Virginia entered eternal rest on Friday, June 7 th at VCU Medical Hospital.  He was born on April 11, 1947, to the late William Sr. and Nellie M. Hinton and married to Ruth M. Whitehead Hinton.

Public Viewing will be Wednesday, June 12, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Funeral Services...

May 22, 2019

Horace Lee Shaw was affectionately known by many as "Papa, Big Will, Skinny Pimp, Horace Lee, Babe and Daddy" of Waverly, Va. parted this life Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Southside Regional Medical Center Petersburg, VA.  He was born to the late Pearl and Sherman Shaw on June 17, 1952.  He is preceded in death by his brothers Sherman A....

Apr 23, 2019

On Tuesday evening, April 23, 2019 at John Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Baltimore, Md., the voice was silenced of Mr. Winston Leroy Ferguson our beloved father, brother, uncle cousin and friend.

Winston Leroy Ferguson was born July 1, 1952 in Baltimore, Md to his late parents William Ferguson and Dorothy Brown Ferguson.

He was educated...

Apr 21, 2019

William Junious Hinton, Jr. (fondly known as "Weeboy") entered eternal rest on Sunday, April 21 st at his home.  He was born on May 10, 1939, to the late William Sr. and the late Nellie Hinton. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Walter Hinton, Sr. and James Hinton; and sisters, Mildred Stringfield and Julia Lewis.

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Apr 5, 2019

Essie Mae Stringfield Ellis of Dendron, Virginia, entered eternal rest Friday April, 5, 2019 at her residence.

Homegoing Service for Ms. Ellis will be 2:00pm Saturday, April 13, 2019, at Jerusalem Baptist Church, Carsley Road, Dendron, VA, Rev George Ellis, Pastor, and Rev. Willie Dixon Eulogist.

Mar 29, 2019

Lawrence "Booley" Urquhart, 75, of Wakefield, Virginia, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019, at Bayside Health Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his family.

Lawrence, also affectionately known as "Booley", was born May 21, 1943, in Sussex County, Virginia to the late Lorraine Moore and Eddie Jones. He graduated from Sussex County Training School in 1961. After graduation,...

Mar 14, 2019

Mrs. Catherine "Smook" Gray Smallwood entered eternal rest and peace on March 14, 2019, at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA.  A native of Southampton County, VA, she had been a resident of Wakefield, VA for many years.

Catherine was born on April 6, 1946, to the late Eugene and Elsie Turner Gray.  She was educated at...

Mar 8, 2019

Ernest Drafous Evans was born on May 7, 1939, in Sussex County to the late Florence Lee Evans "Big Momma" and Kermitt Evans "Big Daddy".  He was preceded in death by his wife of 25 years Joan E. Conner, she was a faithful member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and a Grace Soldier.

Ernest accepted the Lord...

Feb 15, 2019

Eldridge Palmore Thornton, Sr., was born on July 19, 1951, to the late Carrie and Joseph Thornton Sr.  He departed this life on February 15, 2019, at 6:25pm in Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA.

He was a lifetime resident of Wakefield, VA.  He accepted Christ at an early age as his Lord and Savior.  He met...

Feb 4, 2019

Terrance "Toby" Bailey 46, departed this life on Monday, February 4 th , 2019 at Riverside Hospital in Newport News, VA.

The viewing to be held Monday, February 11 th , 2019 at Peace Funeral Home 237 Railroad Ave, Waverly, VA 23890 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Homegoing service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday,...

Feb 3, 2019

On Saturday, February 3, 2019, God decided to call Chrishard Lamont "Ching" Gatling Home.  Chrishard was born in Wakefield, VA on September 4, 1986, to Christopher "Wobb" (who preceded him in death) & Bernice Turner.

He graduated in the Class of 2004 from Sussex Central High School.  He was employed at Plantation Peanut.  He was a ride...

Jan 26, 2019

Robert Lee Massenburg, affectionately known as "Massenburg" and "Mash Potatoes" of Waverly Health and Rehabilitation Center, answered the Master's call January 26, 2019.  Massenburg was born on June 17, 1941, in Sussex County, Virginia.  In his early life, he was a member of Easter Baptist Church, Homeville, VA.

He was preceded in death by his parents Jesse...

Jan 7, 2019

Gracie L. Bailey of Waverly Health Rehabilitation Center, Waverly, VA, departed this life Monday, January 7, 2019, for her eternal resting place.  She was born on August 31, 1929, to the Late Tommie Ricks and Roberta Ricks of Southampton County.

She was preceded in death by her husband for 47 years Lawrence Bailey, two brothers, John T....

Dec 31, 2018

Matthew Brown of Waverly, Virginia entered eternal rest December 31, 2018, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Virginia.

Nov 13, 2018

Janet L. Harrup Wheeler, affectionately known as "MeMaw" to many, entered eternal rest Tuesday, November 13, 2018, surrounded by her family.  Janet was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.   She was born and raised in Waverly, VA and was a dedicated and hard worker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter "Sonny" Wheeler; parents, Herman...

Nov 10, 2018

On November 10, 2018, at 3:45 p.m., our beloved Joyce Manning Hopkins, departed this life to be with our savior. Joyce was born on June 11, 1951. Joyce received Jesus as her Lord and Savior early in life. She was a member of Calvary Community Church of Wakefield, VA.  Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph, and...

Nov 10, 2018

Latorey Jamelle Blizzard, 39 was born March 24, 1979, to Lawrence James Blizzard and the late Vivian Ann Blizzard at MCV Hospital in Richmond, Virginia.

Latorey was raised and lived in Waverly until he graduated from Sussex Central High School in June 1997.  After graduating, Latorey enlisted with the United States Army. He served 3 years in...

Oct 24, 2018

On Wednesday, October 24, 2018, Mrs. Gloria Jean Coleman Broughton entered eternal life at Consulate Health Care of Windsor, Virginia.

Gloria was born on July 31, 1952, to the late Walter and Anne Coleman of Waverly, Virginia.  She was the first daughter of seven girls.

She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized...

Oct 11, 2018

Mattie Rose Parham, of Claremont, Virginia, departed this life on Thursday, October 11, 2018, at VCU Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia. Mattie was born on June 7, 1932 to the late Linwood Parham and Lillie Harris Parham.

She leaves standing on the promises of God, a devoted son, Leon Parham; a very devoted daughter, Deborah Parham, both of...