Obituaries

Apr 11, 2018

On April 11, 2018, our hearts were saddened by the sudden passing of Lewis "Cool Breeze" Goodwyn Jr. 77, of 633 Amherst Lane, Waverly, VA.  God saw he was grieving the loss of his loving wife Ethel Goodwyn, who passed on January 9, 2018, and took him home to be with her.  He was the son of the late...

Apr 10, 2018

Mrs. Perean Urquhart "Tinnie" 92, entered eternal rest at the Waverly Health Care Center on Tuesday, April 10, 2018.  She was born in Surry County to the late Vandy Stringfield and Cassie King.

She had great pleasures in cooking, gardening and playing Bingo and Fishing.  She was a faithful member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.

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Apr 8, 2018

At 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 8, 2018, Shirley transitioned from what we know as "life here on Earth" at VCU Medical Center Richmond, VA.  Shirley Anne Yancey Clary was born in Norfolk, Virginia on May 21, 1938 to the late Hamlett Yancey and Nellie Morris.

She met a fine, young man at Norfolk State University, Winston...

Apr 3, 2018

William "Poochie" Elder Jr of 321 Franklin Street, Waverly, Virginia entered eternal life Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at his residence. Memorial Service for Mr. Elder will be Friday, April 6, 2018 at First Baptist Church 217 County Drive, Wakefield, Virginia at 5:00pm.

Mar 29, 2018

God in his infinite wisdom called from labor to rest our dear Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, Church Mother and friend, Deaconess Clara V. Stringfield on Thursday, March 29, 2018.

Deaconess Clara was born to the late Susie Rose Parker on December 30, 1929.  She grew up in Sussex County and received her education in the Sussex County public...

Mar 23, 2018

The Lord in His Infinite wisdom called our beloved Deaconess Cora E. Williams home, Friday, March 23, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, VA.

Cora Elizabeth Williams, daughter of the late Rufus Williams Sr. and Amanda Turner Williams was born November 22, 1937 in Waverly, Virginia.  She was a life-long native of Sussex...

Mar 3, 2018

Maurice Fulgham ,40, was released to the Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 3, 2018 from Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Virginia. Maurice was born on August 19, 1977 to the parentage of the late Susie Ann Williams and his father Horace Ridley-Boykins. Maurice attended Southampton County Public Schools.

Maurice was known as a very...

Jan 21, 2018

Dorothy Ricks of 7154 Coppahaunk Road, Waverly, VA entered eternal rest Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, VA.  She was born June 17, 1934 to the late Ramey and Nettie King Ricks.  Three brothers, Robert, Ramey and Freddie and a sister Hazel preceded her in death.

She was converted at an early age...

Jan 17, 2018

Mr. James R. Day of Suffolk, Virginia entered into eternal rest Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at Waverly Healthcare Center.

Jan 9, 2018

Mrs. Ethel H Goodwyn "Teen-Tiny", entered eternal rest on January 9, 2018.  She was born July 4, 1949 to the late Christmas and Ethel Hamlin.  She attended school in Sussex County, Virginia.  She retired as a cook from Hardees in Waverly, VA. She was predeceased by a brother, John Hamlin.

She leaves to cherish her memory a...

Jan 9, 2018

Mrs. Estelle C. Roberts, entered eternal rest Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Washington Hospital Center.

Jan 8, 2018

Susie Ann Williams was born December 25, 1958 in Southampton County, Virginia.  She was a graduate of Southampton High School and a long lived native of Southampton County.  As the years passed, she became a resident of Waverly, Virginia. Susie was predeceased by her parents: Charlie Wade and Mary Lee Fulgham, one son: Quinton Lamont Fulgham, and...

Dec 27, 2017

Evelyn Sylvester, 112 N. Beaverdam Road, Waverly, Virginia, departed this life on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at VCU Medical Center Critical Care Hospital, Richmond, Virginia. Evelyn was born on April 12, 1928 to the late Bennie H. Sylvester and Lelia Howard Sylvester. She is preceded in death by her sister, Louveller Sylvester, her brother Joe Sylvester, and former husband,...

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...