Obituaries

May 17, 2025

"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 reward to me on that day, and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing."     Timothy 4:6-8...

May 3, 2025

Elder Ruth J. Mason transitioned from this life on May 3, 2025 at 12:03 a.m. at Johnston Willis Hospital, Richmond, VA. She was born to the happy union of Edward T. & Veola R. Taylor who preceded her in death.

She leaves to cherish her memories her husband, James Mason,  one daughter Candace Jeanette Johnson whom she...

Apr 16, 2025

Adam Busby of Dendron, Virginia, departed this life on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at his residence. He was the son of the late Vernice Hamlin, born April 14, 1963, in Estill, South Carolina.

Adam was raised by his grandparents, Frampton and Hannah Busby, in Estill, South Carolina. At an early age, he joined Thankful Baptist Church. After...

Apr 1, 2025

Ruby Josephine Holmes was born September 2, 1931, and peacefully passed away on April 1, 2025. She was the youngest of eight children born to Cora Lee Spratley and Joseph Holmes. During her earlier years, she lived with her family in Southampton and Surry counties while her father made a living farming, sharecropping, and working at a mill. In...

Mar 22, 2025

Mr. Curvey Ezelle Cooper Sr of Sussex County departed this life on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the residence of his granddaughter Tomeka.

He was born July 12, 1931 to the late Luke and Novella Cooper.  At an early age he was baptized and became a member of Union Hill U.C.C. Sedley, Virginia.

Mr. Cooper...

Mar 3, 2025

Mrs. Chantae Lineque Moss-Parson was born on November 5, 1976, in New York City, NY to her parents Johnnie Moss Jr and Marsha Evans Moss.  She departed this life on March 3, 2025, at Tri Cities Hospital, Hopewell, Virginia after a lengthy illness.

Chantae was predeceased by her grandparents, Theodore and Madeline Evans, Johnnie Moss Sr., her...

Feb 26, 2025

John Anderson Stringfield Jr. was born in Norfolk, Virginia on October 7, 1947, the second of five children born to the union of Presiding Elder John Anderson Stringfield Sr. and Constance (Watkins) Stringfield.

Despite his diaability as an austic child which was much later diagnoses he was very high functioning.  He attended Elizabeth St. School in Worchester,...

Feb 26, 2025

Mr. Cleveland Donald Worrell, departed this life on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.  He was affectionately known as "Bro" or "Uncle Bro". Cleveland D. Worrell was born September 2, 1944, to the late Clyde and Ethel Worrell. Cleveland professed his faith and was baptized at early age.  He was a faithful member of the Liberty Baptist Church.

He...

Feb 17, 2025

Rayton Mark Wilson was born December 20, 1970, in Petersburg, Virginia to his late mother Gloria Jean Broughton Coleman & Father Rufus Wilson Jr.

He graduated from Sussex Central High School in 1989. He Worked several different jobs during his life, he was a long-term employee of Perdue Farms in Prince George, Virginia until his health began...

Feb 16, 2025

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning nor crying nor pain any more, for the former things have passed away. Revelation 21:4

Ronnie Eugene Taylor Sr. "Bear" of 29350 Lobb Shop Road, Waverly, Virginia was called to his eternal home at Tri...

Feb 10, 2025

Marquis T. Jones beloved, son, brother, nephew, uncle, left us on February 10, 2025, at the age of 51.  He was the eldest of three sons born to his mother, Mary Jones, and eldest of four sons of his now deceased biological father.

At the tender age of 12, Marquis accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior...

Feb 7, 2025

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.  A time to weep, and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance. Ecclesiastes 3:1-4

On February 7, 2025 Mrs. Ophelia W. "Tiny" Graves, 90,  departed this life at her residence.

Ophelia was...

Feb 3, 2025

Time to Be Born…James Parker, Sr. was born on April 30, 1953, in Sussex County, Virginia, one of 10 children to the late Herman and Eula Parker. James slipped away to his heavenly home surrounded by his loving family on February 3, 2025. James attended Sussex County schools and graduated from the Job Corps.

A Time to...

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...