Obituaries

Dec 13, 2013

Clinton L. Bain Sr., 58, a beloved husband, father, uncle, grandfather, son and brother entered eternal rest on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, at the Waverly Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was born on Jan. 11, 1955, to Thelma Bain and the late Clarence Bain Sr. He was preceded in death by: his father, Clarence Bain Sr.; son, Clinton Bain Jr.;...

Dec 6, 2013

On Friday, December 6, 2013 our loving father and grandfather, Carey Deloyd Gray closed his eyes and fell into an eternal sleep in Parkville, Maryland. Carey Deloyd Gray, the son of the late Bertha Gray and Bennie Gray, was born in Southampton County, Virginia on March 20, 1952. At an early age, he was baptized and became a member of...

Dec 2, 2013

Herbert Lee Drew, affectionately known as "Shank" of 29404 Lobbshop Road, Waverly, Virginia, departed on December 2, 2013 to find eternal rest. He was a native and lifetime resident of Sussex County, born the 7th of 10 kids on April 21, 1943 to the late William Waverly and Gladys Eley Drew. "Shank" was a very petite man in feature but...

Nov 15, 2013

On Thursday, November 15, 2013, Mary Thonor Brooks (Huck), 64, departed this life and entered into eternal rest and peace at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Virginia. Mary was born on December 8, 1948 to the proud parents of the late Fenton Jr. and Mary Alma Mason. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior and was baptized at a very...

Oct 24, 2013

Christin Weldon, 83, of Jamaica Queens, NY passed away Wednesday October 24, 2013 at Woodcrest Nursing Home. She was born December 26, 1929 to the late Linwood and Gertrude Claiborn.

Interment at Booker T. Memorial Cemetary

Oct 16, 2013

Mr. Clyde Vaughan, of 27330 Oakdale Road, Waverly, Va., departed his life on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va. Mr. Vaughan was born on Oct. 12, 1932, in Waverly, Va. He was the son of the late Lucy Vaughan and Hamlin Vaughan Sr. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of...

Oct 6, 2013

Deacon Samuel Lewis Jones Sr (Brewster), departed his life on Sunday, 6, 2013 at a favored age of 90. He was born on October 15, 1922, in Wavely Virginia to the proud parents, the late Reverend Alexander and Ida M. Jones.

Deacan Jones was married to the late Ida M. (Crocker) Jones. He received his education at...

Oct 6, 2013

Deacon Samuel Lewis Jones Sr., "Brewster," departed his life on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013, at a favored age of 90. He was born on Oct. 15, 1922, in Waverly, to the proud parents of the late Reverend Alexander and Ida M. Jones. Deacon Samuel Lewis Jones Sr. was married to the late Ida G. (Crocker) Jones. He received his education...

Sep 27, 2013

Remembrance is a token of love that comes from the heart. God has all power in His Hand. God's love is everlasting. On Friday, Sept. 27, 2013, God said it was time for Ronnie to rest and come home. Ronnie had been on a long fight but he always knew the battle was the Lord's. He was always concerned about...

Sep 13, 2013

Phyllis Elizabeth Davis departed this life on Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge, Va. She was born April 30, 1941, to the late Richard Tucker and Martha Bailey Tucker. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Gloria Bailey Knight. She was a 1959 graduate of L.P. Jackson High School, Dendron, Va....

Sep 1, 2013

Madeline Royal Evans was born on May 6, 1928, in Harlem, N.Y., to Gladys and George Royal Sr. She was predeceased by: her parents, husband, Theodore Evans; brother, George Royal Jr.; twin sister, Theresa Royal; and brother, Richard Royal. Madeline started her early education at Resurrection Catholic School in New York City and attended Commerce High School, N.Y. On Aug....

Aug 15, 2013

Mr. Arthur Lee Parker, 64, of Wakefield, Va., entered into eternal rest peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013, at John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell, Va. Arthur was a native of Wakefield, Va., was born Feb. 1, 1949, and is the son of Deaconess Clara Stringfield of Wakefield, Va. Arthur attended First Baptist Church, Wakefield, Va. Arthur resided at Osage House...

Aug 5, 2013

Laverne Perry, 57, entered into eternal rest at Southside Regional Medical Center in Petersburg, on Aug. 5, 2013. She entered this life on Sept. 6, 1955, to the late Mother Ida Mae (Crutcher) Perry and to the late Pastor George James Perry Sr. Laverne attended Sussex Central High School during her youth. In her early adult life, she had two...

Jul 23, 2013

Demetrius Le'Nae "MiMi" Taylor of 317 Wye Street, Waverly, Virginia, departed this life to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 23, 203 at Obici-Sentara Hospital. She was born on September 13, 1992, to Sonya L. Taylor. Demetrius was reared in Saint Mark Apostolic Faith Church of God where she participated in her youth choir and attended the...

Jun 6, 2013

Nelli Mae Parker, 78, of Waverly Virginia, was called home by The Lord on June 6, 2013. She was born onto Willi Givens and Lucille Williams, September 9, 1932.

Services held on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at Empowerement Temple of Waverly, Va.

Interment at Waverly Cemetary.

Apr 22, 2013

Russell Lamont Neverson (Mont) of Peterburg entered into eternal rest of at  MVC/VCU Hospital on Monday, April 22, 2013. Mont was born to Russell and Doreatha Neverson on September 15, 1979. He graduated from Sussex Central High School in the class of 1997.

Mont will be remembered by hall who knew him for his loving smile and...

Feb 27, 2013

On February 27, 2013 God said "Well done, my good and faithful servant, you have fought a good fight." So He dispatched the Angel of Death to her to bring eternal rest to our dearly beloved sister, grandmother, aunt, and spiritual mother Evelyn "Alma" J. Vaughan. She was the daughter of the late Theophilus and Louise "Pinky" Parham Barrow....

Feb 21, 2013

Mr. Floyd R. Parker, 77, of Waverly, VA, departed this life on February 21, 2013. His wife, Emma Burgess Parker was by his side. During his long illness, he was cared for with unconditional love.

Floyd is preceded in death by his mother Lucy Parker, father John Parker, and sister Edith Mason. He retired from Virginia Department...

Feb 21, 2013

Mr. Floyd R. Parker, 77, of Waverly, Va., departed this life on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013. His wife, Emma Burgess Parker, was by his side. During his long illness, he was cared for with unconditional love. Floyd is preceded in death by his mother, Lucy Parker; and sister, Edith Mason. He retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation in 1992...

Feb 5, 2013

Homegoing service for Cynthia D. Barrow, 79, of Waverly, VA will be held 11 a.m. at Rose of Sharon Apostolic Church, Waverly, VA. Interment will follow at First Baptist Church Cemetery, Waverly, VA.