Obituaries

Mar 30, 2024

A  Story of 100 Years of Sunrises Deaconess Carrie Lee Dobie Delk Gray

God did it! I never set out to be 100 years and 47 days old!  I just lived the word of God, obeyed His commandments, and loved others as He said to do. I have been so surprised by turning...

Feb 26, 2024

Early Monday morning February 26, 2024, Barbara departed her earthly home at her residence at 29245 Meadowview Drive, Waverly, Virginia.

Barbara was born on December 30, 1953, to the late Nathaniel and Nannie Williams.  Barbara received her education from  Sussex County Public Schools.  She graduated from Central High in 1973. Barbara joined her Family Church Plank Road...

Feb 21, 2024

On February 21, 2024, Jesus called our beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother home to glory.

Ruth Veolia Graves was born on June 25, 1939, to the late Walter and Ruth Louise Turner in Waverly, VA. She attended the Sussex Co. Public School System.

Ruth, who was affectionately known as Sister and Lady to many...

Feb 15, 2024

Susan Pope Irving, 72, of Waverly, Virginia passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, in Bon Air, VA. Susan was a lifelong resident of Waverly. She was born on September 25, 1951, to the late Leverette Early Pope and Eloise Freeman Pope, also of Waverly.

Susan loved the Waverly community. She helped her father run his longtime...

Feb 11, 2024

On February 11, 2024, a devoted father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend entered eternal rest. Alexander Smith Jones was born on March 04, 1965, to the late Albert and Margie Brown.  Alexander Smith Jones resided at 848 Hinton St., Petersburg, Virginia. with his loyal cousin Tasha Jones for 8 plus years.

He was employed with Perdue Chicken...

Feb 1, 2024

On February 1, 2024, Deacon Cobie (Peter) Drew Jr., entered eternal rest at the Bon Secours Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, Virginia. Cobie was born on November 18, 1945, to the late Cobie Drew Sr. and Hazel Mason Brown. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Drew; a brother James Brown Jr.; stepson Steven Baily; three sisters:...

Jan 15, 2024

Our dearly beloved Frances Mae Blackwell entered eternal rest on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Virginia. She was born October 10, 1947, to the late Hattie and Johnny Jones Sr.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Leroy, Johnny Jr, and Conrad Jones; one sister, Magalene Jones; and one grandson, Quinton...

Dec 30, 2023

Mother Vernice Hamlin departed her life on Saturday, December 30, 2023,  she was the daughter of the late Frampton and Hannah Busby, born in Lena, South Carolina on June 8, 1934.

At an early age, she gave her life to Christ at Thankful Fillybranch Baptist Church.  Later, after graduating from Estill Training School, she moved away and...

Dec 27, 2023

Dorethea Hunt Brown 87 was born September 30, 1936, and died peacefully at her residence on December 27, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Howard Brown Sr., her parents Waverly Hunt and Lena Hunt, five brothers, Waverly Hunt Jr. Dempsey Hunt, Lexie Hunt, John Hunt Sr., and Mckinly Hunt, three sisters, Gertrude Perkins,...

Dec 23, 2023

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."

Joshua 1:9

First Sergeant Ferman A. Turner, Sr. US Army (Ret.), transitioned from labor to rest on Saturday,...

Dec 21, 2023

On December 21, 2023, at 10:33 p.m. our beloved Lorenzo L. Parham departed this life to be with our Lord and Savior. Lorenzo was born February 24, 1953, in Sussex County, Virginia.

Lorenzo was educated in the Sussex County School System and upon completion he enlisted in the United States Army, where he served for many years....

Dec 11, 2023

Michael Robinson 75, formerly, of Waverly, Virginia entered eternal rest Monday, December 11, 2023. Michael was born on May 23, 1948, to the Late David and Juanita Robinson. He was educated in the Petersburg School System. After High School Michael joined the United States Airforce.

Michael retired from Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company in Petersburg, Virginia, and...

Nov 26, 2023

On Sunday, November 26, 2023, God called our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend Shirley Ann G. White.  She was born on August 6, 1939, in Southampton, Virginia to the late Isaiah and Beatrice Gray, She received her early education at Susse x County Training School.  She was later employed at Southside Virginia Training Center for...

Nov 9, 2023

On Thursday, November 9, 2023, Alma T. Turner peacefully departed life at her residence in Wakefield, Virginia after a brief battle with illness surrounded by her family.  Alma was born September 19, 1941, in Southampton County, Virginia to the late William and Betty Warren Ricks. She was the youngest of six children.  She is preceded in death by her...

Oct 22, 2023

Mr. Mark Edward Brown Sr. entered peacefully into eternal life on October 22, 2023, at VCU Medical Center in Richmond, VA. Mark was born to the late Ernest and Emma Lee Brown on September 13, 1966. He graduated from Sussex Central High School Class of 1984.

Mark was preceded in death by his late wife Hollis Brown,...

Oct 19, 2023

On Thursday, October 19, 2023, God in His infinite wisdom called home another one of his servants, Juanita Barnes Gay.  Juanita was born on September 12, 1959, to Mamie Saunders Barnes and the late Deacon Huddie Barnes in Sussex County, Virginia.  She attended Sussex County Public Schools and graduated from Sussex Central High School in 1977.  At the age...

Oct 13, 2023

JOYCE ARNETTE TAYLOR was born to the late Pearlie Harris on July 9, 1958, and became the adopted daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred Taylor. She departed this life on October 13, 2023, at her residence.

At an early age, she joined the Jerusalem Baptist Church in Waverly, VA, where she served in several auxiliaries including...

Oct 5, 2023

James Oliver Ruffin 76, of Midland, Virginia was born December 31, 1946. He was the son of the late Leroy Ruffin and the late Rebecca Ann Byrd Ruffin. James was the seventh of nine children.

He was educated in the Surry and Sussex County Public School System. James was a former member of First Baptist Church in...

Oct 4, 2023

Mr. Waverly Brown Jr. "Punch" 80 of Waverly, Virginia departed this life on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Bon Secours Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Virginia.

Waverly was born on November 8, 1942, to the late Waverly and Mary Brown Sr. in addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved brothers, James Brown...

Sep 29, 2023

Mrs. Christine G. Hill entered peacefully into eternal life on September 29, 2023, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Virginia after a long illness.  Christine was born to the late William Robert and Estelle Gay on June 12, 1951, in Wakefield, Virginia.  She was the eldest of eight children.  She graduated from Sussex Central High School.

Christine...