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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. Â 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...
Jennifer "Dee Dee" Edwards
May 10, 2021
Jennifer "Dee-Dee" Edwards transitioned from this life on Monday, May 10, 2021, peacefully in her sleep. She resided in Wakefield, Virginia where she built a strong legacy of love, laughter and service to her family, friends and members of her community.
Born on November 30, 1953, she is the second child and only daughter of the late...
Alice Bivens
May 5, 2021
Mrs. Alice Bivens of Waverly, Virginia was called home by her Heavenly Father Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Accordius Healthcare Center Waverly, Virginia surrounded by her loving family. Alice was born March 31, 1935, in Southampton County to the late Kermit and Florence Evans.
She was a dedicated member of Liberty Baptist Church where she served on...
Garry Lee Hines
Apr 23, 2021
It is with the saddest regret that the family of the late Garry Lee Hines, 60 of Waverly, Virginia to announce his sudden death on Friday, April 23, 2021, at Envoy Healthcare Center, Fort Union, Virginia.
Garry was born on May 27, 1960, to the late Billie Hines Jr. and Dorothy Giles Hines. He was also preceded...
Lorraine Barnes
Apr 3, 2021
On April 3, 2021, Mrs. Lorraine Barnes transitioned from labor to reward at Waverly/Accordius Healthcare, Waverly, VA. Lorraine Barnes was born on May 31, 1939, the late Bertha Edmonds and the wife of the late Edward Lee Barnes.
Lorraine was employed with Econo Foods, Fort Lee, Virginia until her retirement in 2012.  She liked to travel and...
Lula M. Jones
Mar 21, 2021
Lula Mae Jones 85, of Wakefield, Virginia gained her Heavenly Wings Sunday, March 21, 2021, surrounded by her family.
Celebration of Life Graveside Service will be 2:00pm, Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Booker T. Memorial Park, Wakefield, VA.
Gracie L. Gray
Mar 19, 2021
On Friday, March 19 th , 2021 God called home to rest Gracie L. Gray. She was born April 26 th , 1938 to the late James K. Whitney and the late Florence H. Whitney. She is preceded in death by her parents James & Florence Whitney; her husband Clarence R. Gray; her sisters Mary Ricks and Gladys Ricks;...
Blanche E. Brown
Feb 6, 2021
Mrs. Blanche E. Brown of Dendron, Virginia entered eternal rest Saturday, February 6, 2021, surrounded by her family.
A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Brown will be Saturday, February 13, 2021, at Peace Funeral Home Chapel, Waverly, VA.
Public Viewing will be 10:00am - 6:00pm Friday, February 12, 2021 at Peace Funeral Home.
Kenneth Wayne Johnson Sr
Jan 31, 2021
Mr. Kenneth Wayne Johnson, Sr. entered eternal rest on Sunday, January 31, 2021, at Sentara Obici Hospital. Kenneth was affectionately known to his family as "Wayne" and to many of his friends as "Kenny". He was born on December 29, 1963, to the late Thurman and Eleanor Johnson. Wayne was a 1982 graduate of Surry County High and was a...
Bishop Timothy Cypress Thomas
Jan 13, 2021
Bishop Timothy Cypress Thomas, Sr., 67, a faithful and loving servant, was called home by our all-wise God on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. He was born September 1, 1953, to the late Pastor Willie A. Thomas, Sr. and the late Mother Effine Tucker Thomas.
Bishop Thomas was a member and bishop of the Apostolic Faith Church of...
Sylvester Williams
Jan 7, 2021
Sylvester Williams 64, of 10517 Webb Road, Prince George, VA departed this life Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Bon Secours Southside Regional Medical Center.
He was born February 2, 1956, to the late Mr. Spencer and Mrs. Annie Williams. He was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters.
He was employed with Smithfield...
Walter "Sweet Water" Turner
Dec 31, 2020
On December 31, 2020, Walter Turner 64, departed his life here on earth to eternal life at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Virginia. Walter resided at 313 Gray Avenue, Waverly VA. Walter was born June 2, 1957 to the late James Turner and Mamie Turner.
He was preceded in death by his one sister, Betty T. Bates:...
Oliver Wilkins
Dec 19, 2020
Oliver Nathaniel "Nat" Wilkins, 74, entered eternal life on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Southside Regional Medical Center in Petersburg, VA.
Oliver was a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church, Surry County. He worked at Frohman Department Store, Castle Equipment, Gray Lumber, and Hill Phoenix.  He loved to garden, cook, fish, hunt, look at westerns, wash cars, drive...
James "Bean Bug" Wilkins Jr.
Dec 9, 2020
Mr. James Ben Wilkins Jr., "Bean Bug", of Waverly, Virginia departed this life on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. He was born on September 11, 1960, in Sussex County, Virginia to the late James Ben Wilkins Sr. and Celestine Taylor Wilkins. He was preceded in death by his sister Janet D. Smith. He leaves behind a son, Deon Taylor; his sisters...
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