Mr. George "Mickey" Jones
Apr 25, 2015
Mr. George Jones (Mickey) our brother, uncle, cousin and friend went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2015, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, VA after a brief illness. George Jones was born in Waverly, VA and the oldest of 10 kids. He was the son of the late Pearl and Walter Taylor. He worked for over 10...
Thelma Bridgeforth Thomas
Mar 29, 2015
Our hearts were deeply sadden on Sunday morning, March 29, 2015, when the Lord called our beloved Mother and Grandmother, Thelma Bridgeforth Thomas into eternal rest at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, VA, with her family by her side. She was a child of late Vallie Bridgeforth Bolling and Neal Ricks, born October 2, 1927. She was preceded in death...
Terrence "Tee" Johnson
Mar 23, 2015
Terence "Tee" Johnson, 50, passed away on March 23, 2015 in Hampton Virginia. He was born May 19, 1964 to his parents the late Edward Johnson Sr. and Joyce Harrison Johnson. Terrence was a 1982 graduate of Sussex Central High School. He was owner of his own Trucking Company, and contracting is his services to numerous other Companies. He leaves...
Gladys E. Byrd
Mar 17, 2015
Gladys E. Byrd, age 92 died peaceful and quiet on March 17, 2015 in her home at 2929 Carsley Road, Dendron, VA. She is the widow of the late Norman Byrd. Gladys Byrd leaves to mourn her nine children and grandson they reared; four sons, Norman Byrd, Thomas L. Byrd Sr. (Eva) of Dendron, VA, Dennis R. Byrd (Rosemary), Philadelphia,...
Rosa J Parham
Mar 3, 2015
Rosa Parham, 93, of Waverly, departed this life on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at her residence. She is survived by her three daughters, Adelaide P. Chambliss (Collie), Jean P. Ridley (John), and Brenda P. Burgess (Randolph); one brother, Ruben Hall (Hester); two sisters, Dorothy Key and Shirley Davis; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be...
Vernon Graves Sr.
Feb 28, 2015
Mr. Vernon Graves, Sr., 82, of 307 Wye St., Waverly, VA, departed this life on February 28, 2015, at his residence. Vernon was born on February 16, 1933, in Sussex County to Eddie Graves and Mamie Graves. Vernon was baptized at an early age and was a longtime member of First Baptist Church. As a member, he served in several...
Cloyd Donnal (Donnie) Cottemond
Feb 26, 2015
Cloyd Donnal (Donnie) Cottemond of Petersburg, died February 26, 2015, at Southside Regional Medical Center surrounded by his wife, Thelma H. Cottemond of 48 years and his nephew, Fred Cottemond. Cloyd was born on January 12, 1947, to the late William and Thelia Cottemond. He was raised in Surry County, Virginia, and was educated in Surry County Public Schools. Cloyd...
Willie Frances Sims
Feb 17, 2015
Ms. Willie Frances Sims, 515 West Main Street, Waverly, VA passed peacefully at Southside Regional Medical Center, Tuesday, February 17, 2015. She was born February 20, 1942 to the late Freddie Walker Sr. and Mary Williams Walker. She was preceded in death by her children: Tommie L. Sims, Jr. and Glenn E. Sims. Frances was a member of First Baptist...
Ronald Irvin Gray Sr.
Feb 7, 2015
Ronald Irvin Gray Sr. was born in South Hampton, VA on November 14, 1948 to the late James Isaiah and Johnny Beatrice Gray. He received his early education at the South Hampton County School and Ellen Warren Chambliss Elementary School in Wakefield, VA. He graduate from Central High School in Sussex, VA. He went on to earn a Bachelor of...
Marie C. Parker
Feb 6, 2015
Mrs. Marie Curtis Parker was born April 6, 1939, the middle daughter of the late Proctor and Mary Curtis, in Waverly Virginia. God sent his receiving angel and called her home to eternal rest on Friday February 6, 2015, after an extended illness. Known as "Re" to family and friends, she was a dedicated wife and devoted mother, who did...
Vanessa Johnson
Jan 16, 2015
And he said to me, "It is Done! I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the fountain of the water of life without payment. He who conquers shall have this heritage, and I will be his God and he shall be my son." Revelations 21:6-7 On Friday, January 16th, 2015,...
Mrs. Eleanor Mason Johnson
Jan 15, 2015
Mrs. Eleanor Mason Johnson, 75 of Dendron, VA passed peacefully in her home on Thursday, January 15, 2015. She was born June 26, 1939 to the late Shirley Sr. and Essie Mae Mason. Eleanor was preceded in death by her late husband, Thurman Johnson, her parents, Shirley Sr. and Essie Mae Mason and her brother, Shirley Mason Jr. A viewing...
Alice M. Johnson
Jan 10, 2015
Services for Alice M. Johnson will be Thursday, January 15, 2015, 12:00pm at the Chapel of Peace Bland Funeral Home, 237 Railroad Avenue, Waverly, VA. Interment will follow at the Davis Family Cemetery, Southampton, VA.
Herman C. Pierce
Jan 7, 2015
"Let not your heart be troubled: Ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where...
Lewis Lorenzo Bolden
Nov 28, 2014
Lewis Lorenzo Bolden, 57, entered into eternal rest on November 28, 2014. He was born May 3, 1957, to the late John Henry and Viola Mae Bolden. After completing his education is Sussex County Public Schools, Lewis enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he serves as Military Police. He was employed for many years at Van Clef Trucking Company, Waverly,...
Blanche Elizabeth Jones
Nov 12, 2014
Blanche Elizabeth Perry Jones, 71, of Waverly, Va., slipped into eternal rest November 12, 2014 at her residence 412 Oak Street. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nora Perry, father Bobbie Hunt, husband Eddie Jones Sr, two sons, Edward (Kruchef) and Michael Perry, a brother Howard (Jim) Perry and a brother-in-law Edward Ellis. She is survived by a...
Thelma Bain
Oct 29, 2014
On Wednesday morning, October 29, 2014, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend entered eternal rest. Thelma was born in Southampton County, VA on July 23, 1937 to the late Henry and Elsie Gray. At an early age she was baptized and joined Union Hill UCC and Later joined Pocahontas Temple Baptist Church. She attended Sussex County Public Schools....
Joyce Givens
Oct 25, 2014
Joyce Givens, 73 of 202 West 81st Street, New York, NY departed this life peacefully on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, NY. She was born December 18, 1940 in Waverly, Virginia to the late Willie and Lucille (Williams) Givens. From this union, she was the fifth child of eight children. Joyce received her...
Fred L. Gay Sr
Oct 21, 2014
On Tuesday, October 21, 2014, God saw fit to call our beloved husband, father, son, grandpa, brother, uncle, cousin and friend home to eternal rest. Fred L. Gay, Sr. "Monkey" was born November 12, 1942, to the late Nathaniel and Gracie Gay. Fred attended Sussex County Public Schools. He retired from Archer Daniels Midland Company in 1995 and was a...
Morris L Harris
Oct 20, 2014
Morris Lee Harris, 76, of Waverly, Virginia departed this life on October 20, 2014. He was preceded in death by his mother, Millie Drew Harris; his father George T. Harris; and sisters Fannie Davis and Rose Johnson. Morris was educated in the Sussex County Public School System. Morris was employed with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) for over 33...
