Obituaries

Jan 27, 2025

Harriet was born on February 17, 1954 to the late Frank and Cora Lee Felts at Louise Obici Memorial Hospital, Suffolk, Virginia.

Harriet preceded in death by her brother Edward (Buster) Banks, sisters-in-law Cordelia Banks, Brenda Clark and Alice Clayborne; brothers-in-law Johnny Clabourne, Cornell Clayborne and Byrd Clayborne Jr.

She was educated in Surry and...

Jan 26, 2025

Michael Winfield (affectionately known as Lujack, Pretty Lu, or Lucky)54 of Petersburg, Virginia passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at his residence.

Michael graduated from Sussex Central High School Class of 1988. He was employed at XPO Logistics as a forklift operator until his health declined.

Michael was a diehard Cowboys fan, he...

Jan 22, 2025

Leroy was born July 20, 1942, to the late John Walter and Emily Louise Pierce, in Aberdeen Gardens at 67 Mary Peake Blvd. Hampton, Virginia. He peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on January 22, 2025, at his home in Waverly, Virginia.

Leroy graduated from George P Phenix School in 1962, where he and some of his friends...

Jan 12, 2025

Manfrey N. Bailey Jr. affectionately known as "Matt" to family and friends was born August 5, 1950, to the late Manfrey Sr. and Eunice Bailey.  Manfrey Jr. graduated from L. P. Jackson High School, Dendron, Virginia. He attended Lear Siegler Institute, Silver Springs, Maryland, as well as Thomas Nelson Community College.

He began working at Firestone in...

Dec 19, 2024

Hattie King Williams, 73,  of 100 S. Kippat Street, Hopewell, Virginia, departed this life on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Tri-Cities Hospital, Hopewell, Virginia. She was born in Yale, Virginia on April 9, 1951, to the late Percy Lee King Sr. and Nancy Taylor.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters,...

Dec 3, 2024

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16

Robert Lenard Claiborne transitioned to be with his parents and siblings on December 3, 2024, at the age of 92.  He was affectionally known as "Uncle Len".  ...

Nov 13, 2024

Our Sister, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt, and Friend, our beloved Susan Marie Taylor Harrison received her "Spiritual Wings" on Wednesday, morning, November 13, 2024, while at the Bon-Secours Southside Regional Medical Center in Petersburg, Virginia.

Susan better known as "Susie" (the baby of six) was born May 31, 1943, to the late Wade, Sr. (Ike) and...

Oct 21, 2024

Thomas E. Jackson Jr of Waverly, Virginia entered eternal rest Monday, October 21, 2024 at Tri-cities Hospital in Hopewell, Virginia.

Keep the family uplifted in prayer.

Oct 20, 2024

Andrea M. (Hamlin) Brown was a resident of Goldsboro, NC for several years. Prior to that time, she resided in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Andrea entered eternal rest on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at the REX hospital in Raleigh, NC. She is preceded in death by her late husband, James Brown of Petersburg, VA.

Andrea was the first-born...

Aug 17, 2024

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord the righteous judge, shall give me that day. 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Deacon Emeritus Linwood "Newdy" Eley as he was affectionately called departed this life at...

Aug 5, 2024

Royal H. Conner 88 entered eternal peace on Monday, August 5, 2024, at Waverly Nursing Facility in Waverly, Virginia. Roy was born in Surry County, Virginia on June 30, 1936, to the late George and Susie Stringfield.

Roy loved listening to music and singing.  He was employed at Cheatham Annex for 36 years and he also worked...

Aug 3, 2024

Edward Taylor, Jr. departed this life at 7:00am on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at John Randolph-TriCities Hospital in Hopewell, Virginia. He was born August 22, 1947, to the loving union of Deacon Edward T. & Missionary Viola Taylor of Waverly, VA who preceded him in death.

He received his formal education at Sussex Central High School. "The...

Aug 1, 2024

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.  Matthew 11:28-30 (KJV)

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Jul 28, 2024

Cynthia A. Seymour entered eternal rest on Sunday, July 28, 2024, surrounded by her family.  Cynthia was a loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother.  She was born August 4, 1961, to the late Janet and Walter Wheeler.

Her parents, Janet L. Wheeler and Walter S. Wheeler preceded her in death.

She leaves to cherish her memories...

Jul 18, 2024

Kimberly Michelle Ellis was born Thursday, June 5, 1969, at 3:15pm at MCV in Richmond, Virginia. She was the daughter of Doris M. Ellis and Joseph A. Ellis Sr. She entered peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Thursday morning, July 18, 2024, with her mother holding her hand. Kim was predeceased by her Daddy and her Loving Grandparents,...

Jun 30, 2024

Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV) "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

God in His infinite wisdom...

May 18, 2024

Heaven gained another angel on Saturday, May 18, 2024, when our Dearly Beloved Sister, Aunt, Cousin, and Friend Lora Jean Gray transitioned to be with the Lord at Bon Secours Southside Regional Medical Center in Petersburg, Virginia. Lora or "Dee Dee" as family and friends affectionately called her was born on November 9, 1955, to the late Isaiah and...

May 5, 2024

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing - 2...

Apr 24, 2024

Deacon William Elijah Elliott passed away peacefully on the afternoon of April 24, 2024, at the Loving Arms Assisted Living Facility. He was born on May 2, 1927, and was the second child of the late John Arthur Curtis Elliott and Lucy Ann Stewart Elliott. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his oldest son,...

Apr 15, 2024

Troy Spencer Petticolas, 69, of Waverly, VA entered eternal rest on April 15, 2024, at Bon Secour Southside Medical Center. Troy was born on September 3, 1954, to the late Augustus Allen Petticolas Sr and the late Annie Lee Warren Petticolas. He was born and raised in Wakefield, VA, and attended and graduated from Sussex County Public Schools in...