Obituaries

Feb 8, 2023

On February 8, 2023, at Sentara Louise Obici Memorial Hospital, The Master called our beloved, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend home for eternal rest. Our family's patriarch, Herbert Lee Bailey Sr., was born on January 25, 1940, in Surry, Virginia to the late Pearl Bailey Robertson and Miles McDaniel.

Along with his wife Lora Mae, "Herb"...

Jan 11, 2023

Annie Louise "Bootsie" Vaughan 89 of 6310 Martin Luther King Highway Spring Grove, Virginia entered eternal rest Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at her residence.  Annie was born on September 26, 1934, the third oldest of ten children born to Ned and Annie Mae Holmes in Waverly, Virginia.  She was educated in the Surry County Public Schools System.

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Jan 9, 2023

Tears of sorrow hearts filled with Pain. Good Took you away But I won't Complain

Stephen Rodney Bailey of 121 New Street Waverly, Virginia was called home on January 9, 2023.  He was born on July 21, 1969, to Joyce B. Drew and Cobie Drew.  He was preceded in death by his grandfather,...

Dec 30, 2022

Dr. Barbara Holmes Brown, 68, of Waverly, VA passed away peacefully at Bon Secours -Southside Medical Center on December 30, 2022. Barbara Brown was born on January 9, 1954, to the late Robert Holmes, Sr. and Bernice Holmes in Surry County, Virginia. She was a 1972 graduate (valedictorian) of Luther Porter Jackson High School in Dendron, VA. She received...

Dec 25, 2022

Mr. James Edward Lowery Jr. of 11735 Jerusalem Plank Road, Waverly, Virginia entered into eternal rest at his home on December 25, 2022. He was born July 18, 1932, to the late James Edward Lowery Sr. and Jessie Ross Lowery.  He is preceded in death by his wife Delilah R. Lowery, and six siblings; Harold Lowery Sr., Constance Fowler,...

Dec 19, 2022

When I think of the goodness of Jesus, and what He has done for me, my soul cries out, "hallelujah" praise God for saving me.

A heart of gold stopped beating, two shining eyes at rest, God broke our hearts to prove He only takes the best.  On Monday, December 19, 2022, God in His...

Dec 19, 2022

The Staff and Friend of Peace Funeral would like to take this opportunity to Thank you for joining us tonight as we Celebrate the Lives of our loved ones that have gone before us.  Tonight we will share memories of those we hold dear in our hearts.

Click the link below to watch:

https://www.facebook.com/PeaceFuneralHomeWaverly/live_videos/

Dec 15, 2022

Joanna Lavonne Stith entered eternal life on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Virginia surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Suffolk, Virginia January 31, 1974, to the late Jonas Russell Ricks Jr and Mary Christine Ricks.

Joanna attended Lakeland High School where she completed 12 th grade but went off...

Dec 9, 2022

David McArthur Conner, 80, entered into eternal peace on Thursday, December 9, 2022, at his residence in NW Washington, DC. David was born in Surry County Virginia on May 31, 1942, to the late George and Susie Stringfield Conner.

David confessed Christ at an early age and joined Oak Grove Baptist...

Dec 6, 2022

In the late evening of December 6, 2022, God said enough is enough to his manservant.  God dispatched an angel to bring him eternal rest.

Samuel had many jobs however he was well known as the baddest barber in Wakefield, Virginia.  His pride and joy were his friends and family whether sitting on the porch catching a...

Dec 4, 2022

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

Little did we know that day that God would call your name. In life we loved you dearly in death, we...

Nov 19, 2022

Mrs. Lucy Ann Turner, Mother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, and Friend departed this life Saturday, November 19, 2022, at her home after a brief illness.  Lucy was the third of ten children born to the late Walter and Pearl Taylor.

Lucy was a very good person, she was loving and willing to do anything for you, especially cooking...

Oct 21, 2022

I removed his shoulder from the burden, his hands were delivered from the basket.  Psalms 81:6

John P. Jones, 72 of Wakefield, Virginia on Friday, October 21, 2022, peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord surrounded by his loving family.

John Paul was born on August 5, 1950, to the late Willie P....

Oct 4, 2022

Darlene M. Butler was born to the proud parents of Laura Butler and James Hansley on October 29, 1966, in Brooklyn, New York whom both preceded her in death.

She received her early education in Brooklyn, New York with her Sister Diane Butler-Davis then went on to complete her high school education in Philadelphia, PA with her...

Sep 22, 2022

When I think of the goodness of Jesus, and what He has done for me, my soul cries out, "hallelujah" praise God for saving me.

A heart of gold stopped beating, two shining eyes at rest, God broke our hearts to prove He only takes the best.  On Thursday, September 22, 2022, God in His...

Sep 17, 2022

On September 17, 2022, our beloved Kenneth Manning, departed this life, at his home in Waverly, VA, to be with our savior. Kenneth was born on June 20, 1955, to the late Joseph and Thelma Manning. Kenneth received Jesus as his Lord and Savior early in life. He was a member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church (Petersburg, VA) but...

Sep 12, 2022

"Thus says the LORD who made it, the LORD who formed it to establish it (the LORD is HIS name): Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know". Jeremiah 33:2-3

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, cousin, and friend, Charles Wesley Bailey, entered rest...

Sep 7, 2022

"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 at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing."

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Aug 31, 2022

Mother Inell Stith formerly of Waverly, Virginia transitioned from this life into eternal rest and peace Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Sentara Leigh Hospital, Norfolk, Virginia.

A Celebration of a Life Well Lived will be 11:00am Saturday, September 10, 2022, at First Baptist Church 315 S Church Street, Waverly Virginia, Rev. Bridget Wilson, Pastor.

Aug 17, 2022

Mrs. Clementine Bernice Jones, 90, of Ivor, Virginia gained her heavenly wings on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, surrounded by her family at her home. Clementine was born on March 2, 1932, to her late parents David and Pearl Haywood.

Clementine was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Jones, parents David and Pearl Haywood, brother Walter Jones,...