Obituaries

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...

Sep 26, 2023

Joyce "Tot" Bailey Drew 76, of Waverly, VA entered eternal life on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.  Joyce was born on April 3, 1947, to the late Gracie L. Bailey and the late Lawrence Bailey.  Joyce attended and graduated from Sussex Public Schools in 1966. She accepted Christ at an early age and never deviated from the love she had...

Sep 9, 2023

The Life and Legacy of Our Family Matriarch

~ Deaconess Nell N. Patterson ~

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:...

Sep 8, 2023

Mildred Louise Ricks of 376 W. Main Street, Waverly, Virginia entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 8, 2023, in Chesapeake, Virginia at the home of her niece. She was born December 25, 1928, in Jarrett, Virginia to the late William Lester Ricks (Lester) and Mary Anderson Ricks. She was the oldest of five children. She is preceded in...

Aug 6, 2023

One quiet day the angel came and took me far away.  But in the stillness of the night, I could almost hear Him say Ernest L. Williams of 29245 Meadowview Drive departed his earthly home, Sunday, August 6, 2023, at his residence.

Ernest was born on August 5, 1947, to the Late Nathaniel and Nannie Williams.

Jul 18, 2023

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me a 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 Timothy...

Jul 8, 2023

CARROLL LEONARD MOORE, affectionately known as Bobba/Bob, was born in Sussex County on November 22, 1945, to the late Oliver "Venable" Moore and Effie Mae Harrison Moore.

Bob was a lifelong resident of Sussex County, educated in the public school system, and during his youth confessed Christ as his personal Saviour and was baptized at the New...

Jun 27, 2023

Mrs. Gracie E. Thornton of Wakefield, Virginia entered eternal rest Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family.

A Celebration of Life will be 12Noon Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Wakefield, Virginia, Rev. Leslie Holloway, Pastor, Rev. Iris Wyche, Eulogist.

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