Obituaries

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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Jun 17, 2023

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."  Jeremiah 29:11

Deaconess Mary Elizabeth Johnson, 80, of 1137 W. Main Street, Waverly Virginia passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at her residence. She was born...

Jun 16, 2023

On Friday, June 16, 2023, God called our beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend Kenneth R. Barrow home to eternal rest with his family by his side.

Kenneth affectionately known as "Kenny Boy" was a people person who never met a stranger. He would lend a helping hand to anybody that needed help.  His children were his...

Jun 11, 2023

On Sunday morning June 11, 2023, God called our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend Ernest L. Barrow Sr. home to eternal rest with family by his side.

Ernest affectionately known as "Head Barrow" was a fun, blunt and outgoing man.  He loved having a good time with his family.  His grandkids were his world. ...

May 21, 2023

Carol "Brenda" Clayborne Clark, 71, was born on September 29, 1951, in Wakefield, Virginia, to the late Byrd and Julia Clayborne. She went home to be with the Lord on May 21, 2023.

She graduated from Sussex Central High School in 1969 and later graduated from Thomas Nelson Community College with a degree in business. She worked...

May 6, 2023

On Saturday, May 6, 2023, God in his infinite wisdom called home one of his faithful servants, Deacon Huddie McKinley Barnes (T-Boy). Huddie was born on November 6, 1937, to the late Benjamin Barnes Sr and Annie Mae Barnes in Sussex, County Virginia. At an early age, he joined Pleasant Grove, Littleton, Virginia but later moved...

Apr 24, 2023

Phyllis Ruffin 72 of Midland, Virginia was born August 2, 1951, to the late Nathaniel Gay and the late Gracie Smith Gay of Wakefield, Virginia. Phyllis grew up surrounded by eleven siblings a close family and loving home.

She was educated in the Sussex County public school system. Phyllis was a devoted Jehovah's Witness her love and...

Apr 19, 2023

"And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am." John 14:3

On Wednesday, April 19, 2023, our hearts were saddened by the transition of our beloved LaTonya Deneen Brown. LaTonya was born on...

Apr 7, 2023

Vivian C. Green of 920 Covington Court Waverly, Virginia entered eternal rest on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Bon Secours-Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, Virginia. Vivian was born on December 20, 1953, to the late James P. and Elsie P. Green in Waverly, Virginia.

She was preceded in death by her parents James P. Green and Elsie...

Mar 30, 2023

Jericka Danyell Warren our beloved daughter, sister, and aunt entered eternal rest on Thursday, March 30, 2023.  She was born on April 3, 2002, in Suffolk, Virginia at Obici Hospital to Angela Anderson and Jerry Warren Sr.  Jericka was educated in Sussex County Public Schools System.

Jericka was preceded in death by her grandfather Nelson Palmer.

Mar 9, 2023

Mr. Gary Lankford of Brooklyn , New York entered eternal rest Thursday, March 9, 2023.  A Celebration of Life  Service will be 11:00am Saturday, April, 1, 2023 at Peace Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment at Waverly Cemetery

Mar 6, 2023

Byrd Clayborne, Jr. peacefully transitioned to be with The Lord on Monday, March 6, 2023. He was born on August 3, 1947 in Wakefield, VA to the late Byrd Clayborne, Sr. and Julia Giddis Clayborne.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Alice Clayborne, brothers Johnny Clabourne...

Feb 21, 2023

For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. 2 Corinthians 5:1

On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, Vernell Jones Jr. (affectionately known as "Rock" and "Junnie"), 62, passed away at VCU Health Center....

Feb 16, 2023

The Golden Gates were opened a gentle voice said "Come",

Farewell words were spoken and he gently entered "Home"

Mr. Eugene Albert Jones Sr. departed this earthly life on February 16, 2023, at Bon Secours Southside Regional Memorial Center, Petersburg, Virginia.  He was born on March 14, 1945, to the late...