Obituaries

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.

Feb 2, 2013

Marshall E. Hagins of Wavery, Virginia, passed on Saturday, Friday 2, 2013. He was born on November 13, 1919, to the late Thomas E. Hagins and Rosebud W. Hagins. He retired from the Prince George County School System. He was baptized at the age of 19, Marshall enjoyed reading his bible daily as a member of Jehovah's Witness.

Jan 14, 2013

On January 14, 2013 Walter R. Holmes of Spring Grove, Virginia entered into eternal slumber at the age of 76. He was born to James Holmes and Mary Givens on February 1, 1936.

Jan 4, 2013

Sandra M. Ricks, 60 of 601 Railroad Avenue, Wakefield, VA went home to be with The Lord on Monday February 4, 2013 at Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk, VA. She was born in Sussex County to Thelma Bain and the Lat Clarence Bain, Sr, on April 15, 1952.

Sandra received her education in the Sussex County Public School...

Jul 16, 2003

Mr. Waverly "Rat" Brown Sr, 1012 West Main Street, Waverly, VA was called home on July 16, 2003 at his residence in Waverly, VA. He was born February 28, 1916, to the late Rosa and Emmit Brown. He was a member of Piney Grove AME Zion Church, Waverly, VA and served on the Trustee Board.He worked faithfully over forty years...

Jul 14, 2003

Mr. Elbert "Cowboy" Burgess of P O Box 478 Waverly, VA departed this life Monday, July 14, 2003, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, VA. Elbert was born in Sussex County to the late Elmore S. Burgess Sr and Mrs. Bertha Williams Burgess. He leaves to cherish his memory a daughter, Stephanie Nixon of Waverly; a son Neal Nixon of...

Feb 20, 2003

Merlin "Mack" Brown Jr., departed this life on Thursdya, February 20, 2003 at his residence. He was born on January 17, 1933 to the late Merlin & Leona Brown. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of Union Hill United Church of Christ, Sedley, Virginia. He is survived by two uncles, Ezelle Cooper of...

Feb 3, 2003

On February 3, 2003, God called to His heavenly home our beloved Calvin Roosevelt Ridley at OBIC Memorial Hospital, Suffolk, VA. Calvin was born August 24, 1956 in Southhampton, VA to Florence Ridley and the late Calvin C. Ridley. He was a native of Smithfield, Virginia. Calvin was a devoted member of First Baptist Church. He had a kind spirit...