Christine Holtsclaw
Nov 7, 2015
Christine Michelle Holtsclaw, entered into eternal rest Saturday, November 7, 2015, at Southside Regional Medical Center.
Alexander (Peter) Jackson
Sep 22, 2015
After a Short Battle with Cancer, Alexander (Peter) Jackson died peacefully on September 22, 2015 at the age of 85 in Waverly, VA. He was a widower of Argean Jackson. Peter was born on June 28, 1930 to the late Sam and Elizabeth Jackson in Sussex County Virginia where he became a long lived native. Peter worked as a truck...
Thelia Louise Stringfield
Jun 13, 2015
On Saturday, June 13, 2015, in the wee hours of the morning, God saw fit to call our beloved mother, mother-in-law, sister, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend, Thelia Louise Stringfield, home to rest. Thelia Louise Stringfield was born December 16, 1944 in Surry County, VA to the late Harry Jones, Sr. (Deceased February 1981) and Syvilla Crocker-Jones (Deceased October 1993)....
Carol Vaughn Ogburn
Apr 29, 2015
Carol Vaughan Ogburn of Hopewell passed away on April 29, 2015 at Southside Regional Hospital in Petersburg. Carol was born May 11, 1951 to Samuel and Josephine Vaughan of Waverly, VA. She was preceded in death by her mother Josephine and brother James "Bubba" Vaughan. To cherish her memory she leaves her daughter Erin Ogburn of Richmond, her father Sam...
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...
