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James Turner Jr.

James Turner Jr.

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...

Alice Marie Brown

Alice Marie Brown

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...

Roger Lee Jones

Roger Lee Jones

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...

Ralph Parker

Ralph Parker

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...

Norma Turner

Norma Turner

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.

Clarence Gray

Clarence Gray

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...

Wendell N Hatch

Wendell N Hatch

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...

Josephine Elizabeth Jones

Josephine Elizabeth Jones

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...

Calvin A Giles

Calvin A Giles

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.

Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor

Jun 25, 2019

Weeping May Endure for a Night But Joy Comes In the Morning!

Mr. Richard Taylor our Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Friend departed this life Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at MCV Medical Hospital after a brief illness.  Richard was the 6th of 10 children.  Richard could do most anything that you asked him to do.  He was...

William Wilkins

William Wilkins

Jun 24, 2019

Memorial Service for Mr. William Wilkins of Baltimore MD will be Saturday, June 29, 2019.  Interment at Waverly Cemetery, Waverly, VA.

Glenwood Newby

Glenwood Newby

Jun 22, 2019

Funeral Service for Mr. Glenwood "Becky" Newby will be 1:00pm, Saturday, June 29, 2019, at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, Surry, VA.

The viewing will be 10:00am - 6:00pm, Friday, June 28, 2019, at Peace Funeral Home.

The Family is receiving Friends and Family at Laura Rawlings home at 7468 Rolfe Highway, Dendron, VA 23839.

Wilson Clary Jr

Wilson Clary Jr

Jun 13, 2019

Our Hearts were saddened on Thursday, June 13, 2019, by the passing of our loved one, Mr. Wilson Clary Jr. is affectionately known as "Bouke and Gummy"

Mr. Wilson Clary Jr. of 29449 Lobbs Shop Rd. Waverly, VA 23890, was called home to eternal rest and peace at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, VA.

He...

Marcella Alston

Marcella Alston

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. ...

Lacy Hinton

Lacy Hinton

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...

Horace Lee Shaw

Horace Lee Shaw

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....

Winston Leroy Ferguson

Winston Leroy Ferguson

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...

William "Weeboy" Junious Hinton

William "Weeboy" Junious Hinton

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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Essie Mae Stringfield Ellis

Essie Mae Stringfield Ellis

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.

Lawrence "Booley" Urquhart

Lawrence "Booley" Urquhart

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,...

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