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Clarence Pernell Fields Sr.

Clarence Pernell Fields Sr.

Sep 30, 2016

Clarence "Pernell" Fields, Sr., age 74, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2016 in John Randolph Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the widower of the late Lillie Ellis Fields. He leaves to mourn four children: Angelia Thomas (Donnie), Wadesboro, NC, Kevin Fields (Dee), Richmond, VA, Clarence Fields (Sonya), Hyattsville, MD, Gwendolyn Hughes, Virginia Beach, VA; a special nephew,...

Louis Milton Davis Jr

Louis Milton Davis Jr

Jun 22, 2016

Louis Milton Davis Jr. was called to rest on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. He was born on October 14, 1948. He was baptized at an early age and a member of Plank Road Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret E. Ricks and father Louis M. Davis Sr., also, by his grandparents Deaconess Hattie M. Everson...

Mrs.Nannie Mae Dillard Williams

Mrs.Nannie Mae Dillard Williams

Jun 21, 2016

Mrs. Nannie Mae Dillard Williams 96, of 4188 Newville Rd, Waverly, Va. was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va. Nannie "Piggy" was born in Sussex County, Va. on August 19, 1919 from the union of Earnest Dillard and Nannie Mae Parham. She accepted Christ at an early...

Clara L. Parker

Clara L. Parker

Jun 16, 2016

Clara L. Parker, 609 Laburnum Avenue Apt 2, Richmond, VA formerly of Wakefield, VA (Old Wakefield Road) entered into eternal rest Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Memorial Regional Hospital, Richmond, VA. Funeral Services for Ms. Parker will be 11:00am, Saturday June 25, 2016 at Piney Grove AME Zion Church, 34312 Chinquapin Road, Waverly, VA. Interment will follow at Booker T....

Mccoy Baines

Mccoy Baines

Jun 7, 2016

Mr. McCoy Baines, 64, of 301 New Street, Waverly, Va., was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Southside Regional Center, Petersburg, Va. McCoy was born on April 12, 1952, to the late Willie Mae Baines Brown and the late Clifton Wilkins. McCoy was a truck driver before he retired and loved his...

Ernest J. Stringfield

Ernest J. Stringfield

Jun 2, 2016

On Thursday, June 2, 2016, in the early hours of the morning, God saw fit to call our beloved father, father-in-law, brother, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend, Ernest James Stringfield, home to rest. Ernest James Stringfield was born February 13, 1943 in Wakefield, VA to the late Robert Stringfield (October 1999) and Edith Mae Stringfield (August 2006). He was educated...

Hattie Boyd Davis

Hattie Boyd Davis

May 15, 2016

Hattie Byrd Davis, 72, of 333 Middle Street Waverly, Va., passes peacefully at Waverly Healthcare & Nursing Home, Sunday, May 15, 2016. She was born November 27, 1943, to the late Zeke Boyd and Connie Mae Boyd of Iuka, Mississppi. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Davis; and her brother, James Counts. Hattie was a member of...

Ora Murphy

Ora Murphy

Apr 25, 2016

On Sunday, April 25, 2016 God called home Ora Murphy. She was born May 23, 1929, to the Late Otis P. Jones and L. Q Jones of Waverly, VA. She was also preceded in death by her husband Phillip Murphy Sr. She was a member of Lily of the Valley Deliverance Church. She was very humble, loved and like by...

Annie Pearl Taylor

Annie Pearl Taylor

Mar 8, 2016

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:6-7 On this day we celebrate the homegoing of Mrs. Annie Pearl Taylor. Mother Taylor slipped quietly into eternal rest on March 8, 2016 at...

Mrs.Sarah Mae Barnes Smith

Mrs.Sarah Mae Barnes Smith

Mar 7, 2016

Mrs. Sarah Mae Barnes Smith, 89, 210 Dogwood Street, Waverly, VA departed her life at home Monday, March 7, 2016. She was born March 20, 1926, to the Late Della Ricks and Johnny Spratley. Sarah was a member of First Baptist Church, Waverly, VA, also a Deaconess, pianist and a past member of the Senior choir. Sarah loved her family,...

Ernest L. "Perk" Barrow Jr

Ernest L. "Perk" Barrow Jr

Feb 26, 2016

On Friday, February 26, 2016, God in his infinite wisdom summoned our beloved son, brother, father, grandfather and uncle to transition from life on earth to eternal rest and peace at Southampton Hospital, Franklin, Va., surrounded by his family. Ernest L. Barrow Jr. affectionately known as "Perk" was born March 12, 1974, to Ernest L. Sr. and Vallie C. Barrow....

Mary Lee Cofield Burt

Mary Lee Cofield Burt

Feb 23, 2016

Mary Lee Cofield Burt, 72, 301 Webb Street, Suffolk, VA entered eternal rest February 23, 2016, at St. Mary's Hospital, Richmond, VA. Mary was born on April 18, 1943 in Suffolk, VA to the Late Minnie Cofield and Johnny Whitaker. She attended school in Nansemond County. Mary worked at Birdsong Peanut Factory for many years, and also pursuing her GED....

Jacqueline Denise (Niecy) Bivens Barrow

Jacqueline Denise (Niecy) Bivens Barrow

Feb 15, 2016

On February 5, 2016, it was decided by Christ that it was time for her to come home. Jacqueline was born January 23, 1960, to Eugene and Alice Bivens of Waverly, Va. She was a graduate of Sussex Central High School and went on to work as a health care professional for a number of years. She was a meek...

Carlton Artis

Carlton Artis

Dec 30, 2015

Carlton Artis, Jr. entered eternal rest at his home in Waverly, Va., on Wednesday, December 30, 2015. He was the seventh of ten children born to the late Carlton Artis, Sr. and Sallie Novella Artis. He was born February 15, 1954. Carlton received his education in the Sussex County Public School System. Carlton gave his life to Christ at an...

Katherine Faltz

Katherine Faltz

Dec 27, 2015

Mrs. Katherine L. Faltz, affectionately known as "Kat or Kathy" of Wakefield, Va., died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on December 27, 2015, at the age of 70. She was born January 9, 1945, in Wakefield, Va., the daughter of the late John Henry Branch and Clara V. Stringfield (Nee Parker). She was the oldest of four siblings. On...

Ray Anthony Williams

Ray Anthony Williams

Nov 30, 2015

On November 30, 2015, our hearts were saddened by the passing of our dear loved one Ray Anthony Williams (Drew Boy), of 29241 Bishop Court, Waverly, VA. Ray A. Williams was born December 18, 1965 to the late Coratine Williams and the Late Mr. Leroy Oliver Drew of Waverly, VA. Ray loved fishing and riding his bike. He was raised...

Andrea King

Andrea King

Nov 22, 2015

Andrea King, 12055 Beaverdam Road, Waverly, VA entered into eternal rest Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Southside Regional Medical Center.

Clarence L. Stringfield

Clarence L. Stringfield

Nov 21, 2015

Mr. Clarence Lee Stringfield Sr., 77, of 407 Bank Street, Waverly, Va., was called from labor to reward early Saturday morning, November 21, 2015, at his home. He was born in Surry County, Va., on July 17, 1938, to the late Early Stringfield Sr. and Daisy Stringfield. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Horace Stringfield and Early...

Bishop Thomas Jesse Smith

Bishop Thomas Jesse Smith

Nov 16, 2015

Bishop Thomas Jesse Smith was the first born precious son to the late Otella Holmes and Major Smith on June 25, 1922 in Surry County. He went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, November 16, 2015. Preceding him in death are is brothers, Raymond and Clarence Smith and sister, Annie Bell Parham. He bravely served in the...

Samuel L. Vaughan

Samuel L. Vaughan

Nov 14, 2015

On Saturday, November 14, 2015 God sent for his long and faithful servant, Samuel Vaughan. He leaves to cherish and carry own his son, Wayne Tyrone Vaughan (Janet) of Waverly and daughter, Barbara Vaughan of Richmond. He also leaves his sisters, Maybelle Wallace of Petersburg, Vivian Vaughan of Richmond. His grandsons, Terrence Vaughan, Marques Parks & Jonta Smallwood, granddaughters, Della...

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