Obituaries

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...

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.

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