Obituaries

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...

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...