Larita T Pierce
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,...
Ruben Robert Patterson
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...
Helen Garrett
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;...
Waverley Thomas Bailey
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
James Edward Williams
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...
Bernadette Smith
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...
James Jarmont Jarrett Jr.
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...
Willie Spencer
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.,...
Melvin Leon Chambliss
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.
Norman E. Gilliam
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
Doris M. Boyd
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...
Villard Jean Joseph
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,...
Sophia Mae Ridley
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.
William Lee Nixon Jr.(Pee-Wee)
Apr 16, 2017
Mr. William Lee Nixon (Pee-Wee) of 22156 Neblett Mill Road, Waverly, Va., departed this life Sunday, April 16, 2017, at his residence. He was a native of Sussex County and son of the late Mrs. Mary E. Nixon and the late Mr. William L. Nixon Sr. He was preceded in death by a sister, Evangelist Dora Parham (Rev. Kenneth). He...
Raymond Edward Gardner
Mar 19, 2017
On Sunday evening, March 19, 2017 at VCU Medical Center the voice was silenced of Mr. Raymond Edward Gardner our beloved brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Raymond Edward Gardner was born June 11, 1960 in Jersey City, New Jersey to his late parents Norman Ford Gardner and Daisy Irene Gardner. He was preceded in death by his beloved sister Barbara...
John H Thornton
Mar 5, 2017
Mr. Thornton, Age 77, entered eternal rest on Sunday March 5, 2017 at Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News VA. Mr. Thornton was born on August 11, 1939 to Joe & Carrie Thornton. He graduated from Sussex County Training School (Sussex Central High). John was a chef @ Fort Lee, Petersburg, Morris Town Hospital, N.J., Wakefield Inn, Wakefield, Splash in...
James T. Givens
Feb 28, 2017
James Thomas Givens made the transition from Earth to Glory, Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Southside Regional Medical Center in Petersburg, Virginia. James was born in Sussex County, Virginia on December 15, 1942 to the late Charlie Taft Givens and Daisy Viola Givens. James along with his siblings grew up on the farm of Hampton Givens, and later moveed to...
Bessie Brown Thornton
Feb 25, 2017
Bessie Brown Thornton, 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 25, 2017, following a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Treasy Van (TV) and Eliza Brown. Bessie worked at the Columbia Peanut Company and the Crater Senior Center. For years, she was owner and operator of the Green Lantern...
Ronald Lee Savedge
Feb 17, 2017
Ronald Lee Savedge quietly passed on February 17, 2017 at 10:50am. Ronald Lee Savedge, 60 was born to Violet Clark Savedge, on November 22, 1956 and the late Randolph Bennie Savedge. His parents raised him in a Christian home. He joined the Mount Moriah AME Church at an early age. Ronald was educated in the Public Schools of Surry County....
Rev. Robert Carlos Palmer Sr.
Jan 23, 2017
Rev. Robert Carlos Palmer, Sr., age 70, departed this life on Monday, January 23, 2017 at Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, VA. He was born on June 15, 1946 to the late William and Marilyn Palmer in Sturgeon, MO. "Bob", as he was affectionately known, relocated to Virginia with his wife, the late Eloise Ellis Palmer, in January 2001. He immediately...
