Obituaries

Dec 15, 2017

Elvira Delores Ruffin 85, of 35 Queensway Lane, Spring Grove, VA went home to Glory, Friday, December 15, 2017 at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, VA.

Elvira Ruffin was the daughter of the late Clairborne Norman and Sallie Mae Cooke was born in Spring Grove, Virginia.  She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Webster Luther...

Dec 14, 2017

Sis Ethel Walker of 238 Dogwood Street, Waverly, VA departed this life Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Southside Regional Medical Center.  She was born June 23, 1948 in Southampton County to the late Albert and Ella Ridley Hatch.

She was preceded in death by three brothers: Albert Jr., James and Samuel Hatch.

She received her...

Nov 24, 2017

Mr. Walter E. Barrow Sr. beloved father, husband, brother and friend affectionately known as " Erbo" entered into enteral rest on November 24, 2017 in Chester, Virginia with family at his bedside after a short and hard fought battle with cancer. He was born on December 4, 1949 to the late Lee and Pearlie Mae Barrow. He was predeceased...

Nov 20, 2017

Funeral Service for Ms Annie E. Jackson of 637 Amherst Lane, Waverly, VA will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 27, 2017  at the Peace Funeral Home Chapel, 237 Railroad Avenue, Waverly,VA.  Interment will follow at First Baptist Church Cemetery, Waverly, VA.

Nov 17, 2017

Alice Gray, 104 William Lane, Wakefield, Virginia, entered into eternal rest Friday, November 17, 2017 at Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk, VA.  Funeral Service for Ms. Gray will be Saturday, November 25, 2017 at the Chapel of Peace Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at Waverly Cemetery, Waverly, VA.

Nov 14, 2017

Antonio Terrell Green, affectionately known as "AC", of 534 Moore Street, Waverly, entered into eternal rest to be with the Lord on November 14, 2017. Antonio was born on February 4, 1970 in Richmond, Virginia to James L. and Vivian J. Green. He was preceded in death by one sister, Vivian Lorraine Birchett, maternal grandparents, Eddie Birchett Sr. and...

Oct 22, 2017

renton James Drew went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, October 22, 2017. Trenton James Drew affectionately known as "Poo Poo" was born on September 3, 1997 to George James Perry and Doreen Chenel Drew. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Bishop George James Perry, Sr. and Ida Mae Perry; maternal...

Oct 20, 2017

"And let us not be weary in well doing, for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." Galatians 6:9 LaRita's Journey… Her Story LaRita was born on December16, 1972 in Suffolk, VA to the late Herman and Ethel Pierce. She was the third blessing to the family, loved and spoiled. At the Master's call on October 20,...

Oct 4, 2017

On Wednesday, October 4, 2017 our beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend Ruben Robert Patterson, reached the end of his earthly journey from labor to his Heavenly home. He was affectionately known as "Lee" to all his family and friends. Lee had a heart of gold and was loved and respected by all. He was born in Sussex County...

Sep 25, 2017

Helen B. Garrett of Waverly, VA was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 25, 2017 at Southside Regional Medical Center. She is survived by six daughters, Audrey (Clarence), Linda (Clarence), Justine (Warren), Nicole (Tracie), Sharon and Judy; three sons, Tony (Celeste) Larry, Curtis; two sisters, Lucy Thomas and Addie Parham; one brother David (Virginia); twenty-two grandchildren;...

Sep 5, 2017

Waverley Bailey, 2040 Pocoshock Blvd, Chesterfield, VA, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Interment Albert G Horton Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk, VA

Sep 1, 2017

Deacon James Edward Williams of Waverly, VA, was called home to the Lord on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at his residence. He was born September 9, 1930 in Sussex County, Virginia to the late Deacon Robert Lee Belsches and Amanda Eggleston. Edward was educated in the Plank Road School and Sussex County Training School. On April 13, 1953, James Edward...

Aug 12, 2017

Bernadette Smith was born September 1, 1961. God called his angel to Glory on August 12, 2017 at the age of 55. She was predeceased by her mother Catherine Smith, father Leonard Smith and sister Maricha Clanton. Bernadette accepted the Lord at an early age at Mars Hills A.M.E. Zion church. She was a graduate of Sussex Central High School...

Jul 28, 2017

On July 28, 2017, God called home his angel, Mr. James Jarmont Jarrett, Jr. While our hearts are saddened at our sudden loss, we know that God has a plan and a purpose for everything in our lives. James was born on November 7, 1988. He was 28 years old and a resident of Waverly, VA. James attended Sussex County...

Jul 24, 2017

Willie Mason Spencer, 72, of Waverly, VA passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017. He was born March 31, 1945 to Robert "Wilbur" and Margret Spencer in Sussex, VA. He leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted wife of 50 years, Gloria; son, Michael (Brenda) Spencer Sr.; daughter, Michele (DeVaughn) Johnson; sister, Pearl F. Moore; three grandchildren: Tasha, Michael Jr.,...

Jul 22, 2017

Melvin L. Chambliss entered into eternal rest Saturday, July 22, 2017. Funeral service for Mr. Chambliss will be 12:00pm, Friday, July 28, 2017 at Union Baptist Church, Spring Grove, Virginia.

Jul 21, 2017

Mr. Norman E. Gilliam, 2024 Rolfe Highway, Dendron, Virginia entered into eternal rest Friday, July 21, 2017, at Autumn Care Nursing Home, Suffolk, Virginia. A Celebration of Life for Mr. Gilliam will be 11:00am Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Jerusalem Baptist Church

Jun 23, 2017

Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. Ephesians 6:1-3 On Friday, Junes 23, 2017, God called His angel, Evangelist Doris Garrett Boyd from 7165 Leneave Lane, Waverly, VA, and...

May 12, 2017

Mr.Jean Joseph (ToTo) entered enteral rest on May 12, 2017 in his residence in Manhattan, NY. Villard (ToTo) was born on February 13, 1973 to Villard and Francis Jean Joseph. Villard worked as a construction worker, in New York City. Villard (Toto) is preceded in death by his oldest sister Angela Gaymon. Villard leaves to cherish his memory his son,...

Apr 30, 2017

Sophia Mae Ridley, 611 Railroad Avenue, Wakefield, VA born August 8, 1949 entered into eternal rest Sunday, April 30, 2017 at Southside Regional Medical Center. A Celebration of life for Ms. Ridley will be 2:00pm, Monday, May 8, 2017 at Pocahontas Temple Baptist Church, Wakefield, VA, Rev. Lewis Allen.