Obituaries

Thelma Newsome

Nov 3, 2021

Thelma Rubynette Newsome was born on January 29, 1937, in Waverly, Virginia. She was one of six siblings born to Ollie and Ruth Smith. "Puddin" as she was affectionately called shared a lifelong close-knit bond with her brothers and sisters Ollie Jr., Henry, Jesse Lee, Gaysella, and Ophelia.  Gaysella was her best friend and they spoke every day. Thelma...

Rocco Felder

Oct 31, 2021

Rocco Felder of Waverly, Virginia entered eternal rest Sunday, October 31, 2021, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Virginia.

Public Viewing Thursday, November 4, 2021, 10:00 am - 5:00pm

Mario C. Newby Sr.

Oct 30, 2021

Mario Cline Newby Sr. was born on November 30, 1952, in Elberon, VA to the late Curtis Newby Sr. and Mary Velma Newby. Mario was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at VCU Medical Center Main Hospital.

Mario accepted Christ at an early age and joined Cypress Baptist Church. He was...

Stella Mae Brown

Oct 11, 2021

On Monday, October 11, 2021, Stella Mae Brown entered eternal rest peacefully at her home in Waverly, Virginia. She was a native of Surry County, Virginia.

Stella was a member of Mars Hill AME Zion Church in Wakefield, Virginia where she was a faithful member for many years. She served on the Deaconess Board, Women's Ministry, Missionary,...

Addison "Pete" Jonah Claiborne Jr.

Oct 6, 2021

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith  2 Timothy 4:7

On Wednesday, October 6 th , 2021 God and his divine wisdom called his solider Addison Jonah Claiborne Jr. to eternal rest.  Some called him Jonah some called him "Pete" and his siblings called...

Juanita Brown Taylor

Sep 22, 2021

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness.

2 Timothy 4:7

Mother Deaconess Juanita Brown Taylor of 29350 Lobbs Shop Road Waverly, Virginia was called to her eternal home at VCU Medical...

Evelyn Turner Sumler

Sep 1, 2021

Mrs. Evelyn T. Sumler, daughter of the late Lloyd Turner Sr, and Louise Urquhart Diggs were born September 8, 1944, in Suffolk, Virginia.  She entered her eternal rest on Wednesday, September 1, 2021.

She was preceded in death by both parents, her daughter Sabrina Drake, four brothers, Glen Turner, Daniel Smith, James Smith, and Robert Brown; and...

Alfonzo Shaw

Aug 31, 2021

On August 21, 2021, our hearts were saddened by the passing of our dear love one Alfonzo Shaw "Twin" of 126 Lobb Shop Road, Waverly, Virginia.

Alfonso was born November 20, 1966, to the late Coratine Williams and the late Alge Shaw. Alfonso loved his family, he was raised by his grandparents Mrs. Annie G. Williams and...

Earl Whitmoore Clary

Aug 24, 2021

Earl Whitmoore Clary Sr. was born on September 18, 1948, to the late Whit and Lucy Clary in Southampton County, Ivor Virginia. He was one of four children, including James Clary. On August 24, 2021, Earl transitioned into eternal rest.

He was preceded in death by James Clary and Curley Lunsford.

At an early age,...

Curtis Terrain Bowling Sr.

Aug 22, 2021

Curtis Terrain Bowling Sr, son of the late Pernell Barrow and John Earl and Helen Garrett was born March 2, 1959.  He departed this life at 1:30 am at Bon Secours Hospital in Petersburg, Virginia.

Curtis was a humble and quiet man that was loved by everyone that he came in contact with.  He was a true...

Diana Wilkins

Aug 18, 2021

Miss Diana Wilkins of Waverly, VA departed this life on August 18, 2021, at her residence.  She was born October 13, 1955, in Sussex County, VA to the late James Ben Wilkins Sr. and Celestine Wilkins.

Miss Wilkins was a graduate of Sussex Central Class of 1975. She worked at International Paper until April 1996 when her health...

Boret D Rose

Aug 9, 2021

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Boret Rose formerly of Wakefield, Virginia passed away on August 9, 2021, in Randallstown, MD surrounded by his family.

Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on the memorial page that will be shared with the family.

A viewing will be held Friday, August 20,...

Mazie Lee Gray

Jul 18, 2021

On Sunday morning, July 18, 2021, God in His infinite wisdom called home one of his faithful servants, Mrs. Mazie Lee Gray. Mrs. Gray entered eternal rest at the Accordius Healthcare Center, Waverly, Virginia. She was a native of Southampton County, and had been residing in Waverly, Virginia with her oldest niece Mrs. Mamie Barnes for the past...

Walter A. Jackson

Jul 1, 2021

Mr. Walter A. Jackson (73), of Waverly, Virginia entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 1, 2021.  He was born to the late Warren Sr. and Ruth Louise Jackson.  He was a native of Sussex County and He attended Sussex County Training School. He was employed by Masonite International Paper in Waverly, Virginia for over 30 years. ...

Albert Monroe Brown Sr.

Jun 16, 2021

Mr. Albert Monroe Brown Sr., "AL" 74, of Waverly Virginia departed this life on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at 5:45 pm at John Randolph Medical Center.  Before departing this life Albert made sure to give his life to God while still in the hospital he confessed his love for Christ on June 13, 2021, and joined Calvary Community Baptist...

George "Ace" Perry

Jun 5, 2021

George James Perry JR entered eternal rest on Saturday, June 05, 2021, at Vibra Hospital in Henrico County. George James Perry Jr. was a resident of Waverly Va.

George James Perry Jr. also known as "Ace", Acey Cody, and DJ Master Funk in his earlier years of life.  George James Perry Jr. was born on December 5,...

Leroy "Lil Bro" Johnson

May 18, 2021

On May 18, 2021, the Lord called our brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, Leroy 'Lil Bro' Johnson, away from this earthly dwelling to a place where he can now breathe easily. Leroy had been receiving care at the Colonial Heights Nursing and Rehabilitative Health Care Center in Colonial Heights, VA. He was a lifelong resident of Waverly, VA until...

Alfreda Laverne Jackson

May 17, 2021

Mrs. Alfreda Laverne Jackson (67), of 427 Oak Street Waverly, Virginia departed this life Monday, May 17, 2021, at St. Mary's Hospital Richmond, Virginia.  She was a native of Sussex County and attended Sussex County Public Schools and completed her GED.  She is proceeded in death by grandmother Lucy Perry, mother Daisy Jackson (step-father Paul Jackson...