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Fuller A. Johnson
Dec 8, 2022
Fuller Ashton Johnson, affectionately known as “Acey”, gained his wings on Thursday December 8, 2022. He was called home by God at Maryview Medical Center surrounded by his beloved daughter, Treana and devoted sister, Evelyn. He was preceded in death by his son, Fuller Melton. Acey was born to the late Lois Holloway (John) and Willie Brown on April 30,1958....
James Howard Butts
Dec 6, 2022
James Howard Butts, 87, of Newport News, VA transitioned on December 6, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.
James Howard was born on May 6, 1935 in Sedley, VA to the late Howard and Lucy Ricks Butts. James Howard’s mother Lucy Ricks Butts died 8 days after the birth of him. James Howard “Peter” was raised by both the...
Teresa Croker
Dec 4, 2022
Teresa Veora Whitley Croker was born on January 8, 1927 to the late Peter and Blanche Whitley. Our beloved mother departed this life and entered eternal rest on Sunday evening, December 4, 2022, at her home. Teresa was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was a person of few words, but if anyone was in need...
Elnora Ann Diggs
Dec 4, 2022
Late in the evening of December 4, 2022, God extended his hand and invited Mrs. Elnora A Diggs to be one of his Angels. Elnora was born on October 23, 1942, in Isle of Wright County to the late George King and Elnora Taliaferro King Cornick. She was predeceased by her husband Roy Diggs; brothers; Lynwood Taliaferro, Miles Kings, Arthur...
Betty Bradshaw Patterson
Dec 3, 2022
Betty Ruth Patterson, a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend was called home to be with the Lord on December 3, 2022.
Betty R. Patterson was born on September 11, 1947, in Isle of Wight County, Virginia to the Late Shirley Lee Bradshaw and Elnora Gay. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Patterson, Sr., her siblings,...
Bruce Diggs, Sr.
Dec 1, 2022
Sunset and evening star and one clear call for me! And may there be no mourning of the bar when I put out to sea …
On December 1, 2022, God in his infinite way called home from labor to reward Bruce Diggs, Sr. in Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk, VA. Bruce was born in Isle of Wight County, December...
Margaret Pierce Rowlett
Dec 1, 2022
Margaret Pierce Rowlett transitioned from this life on Thursday, Dec. 01, 2022 in Towson, Maryland.
MARGARET PIERCE ROWLETT was born on July 14, 1933 in Isle of Wight County, VA to the late Buddie Jinks Pierce and Estelle Hardy Pierce. She was one of eight children which included: Her brother, Buddie Jr., who passed in childhood, brother Lawrence Pierce...
Alexander Ellis
Nov 30, 2022
Alexander Ellis was called home to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 30, 2022 in Waverly, VA.
Alex was a father, uncle, brother and friend to many. He always had a joke that would make you laugh. He worked in food service for many years.
Alex was preceded in death by his mother Lucy Ellis, father...
Ronald Ellis
Nov 30, 2022
Ronald Lorenza Ellis was called home to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Nov. 30, 2022 in Waverly, Va.
Ronald was a father, grandfather, uncle brother and a friend to many. He was a loving and caring person. "Duck" was a hard worker, he worked for many years at Indka Farm in Windsor, Virginia, and many years at...
Yvette Williams Maxwell
Nov 28, 2022
Psalm 23 Old Testament Scripture John 10:27-29 New Testament Scripture
Dr. Yvette Williams Maxwell was born in Summit New Jersey on April 19th, 1955 to the late Rev. Elmer and Virginia Williams. She transitioned peacefully into eternal life on November 28th, 2022 at home with her family at her side. Yvette’s early years were spent in Vauxhall New Jersey...
Pernell Newby, Sr.
Nov 24, 2022
On, Thursday, November 24, 2022, our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend Pernell Newby, Sr. entered eternal rest at Sentara Obici Memorial Hospital in Suffolk, VA.
Pernell was born on January 16, 1942 to Albert Newby, Sr. and Nannie Lee Baker. He was lovingly reared in the home of his grandparents, Emily and Edgar Newby, Sr. where he...
Rev. Delores P. Wooten
Nov 24, 2022
Rev. Delores P. Batten Wooten transitioned from labor to reward on Thursday, November 24, 2022.
Reverend Delores P. Batten Wooten was called to her heavenly home on the morning of November 24, 2022 after a brief illness. She was born to the late Clem and Agnes Batten of Carrollton; VA. Rev. Wooten was married to the late William Wesley...
Doris E. Faulk
Nov 8, 2022
The Life of Doris "Dolly" Marie Faulk
On Tuesday morning, November 8, 2022, God in his infinite wisdom saw that Doris "Dolly" Marie Faulk was growing tired and whispered to her my child come home with me. Your race is finished here on earth. Your work is done. Your battle has been fought. Your victory is won.
Doris...
Decatur Fisher
Nov 8, 2022
The Life of Decatur "Bubba" Fisher
On November 8, God in his infinite wisdom and his divine purpose and power called Decatur "Bubba" to his heavenly home. Decatur known as "Bubba" was born February 12, 1936, in Southampton County to the late William and Ruth Spratley Fisher of Ivor, VA. He was a faithful member of Mt. Sinai Baptist...
Kelly O. Warren
Nov 5, 2022
Keller O. Warren transitioned from this life on Saturday, November 05, 2022 in Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later time. Please keep the Warren family in your prayers.
Alma D. Thomas
Nov 4, 2022
The Life and Legacy of "Dee Dee"
To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, And a time to die; A time to plant, And a time to pluck what is planted; A time to kill, And a time to heal; A time to breakdown, And a time to...
Rosemary "Chee Chee" Wiley
Oct 31, 2022
Rosemary (Williamson) Wiley (Chee-Chee) was born on December 28, 1947 in the Bronx, New York to John Frederick Williamson of Georgia and Laura Belle (Grimsley) Williamson (Labo) of Florida. On August 22, 1965 Chee-Chee married Harold Albert Wiley Jr. (Butch) and had 3 children Harold Albert Wiley III, Hope Adele Wiley Randall and Heather Ann Wiley Ginn. Chee-Chee, as a...
Leondus Michael Holloman
Oct 29, 2022
Our dear Leondus Michael Holloman unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022.
Lil Mike was a beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, and friend to many. Leondus, or Lil Mike/ My Dude., as we sometimes affectionately called him, was born on August 31, 1982, in Newport News, VA to Vanessa Elder (Frank) and Michael Hundley Sr. (Caroyln).
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Barbara Ann Robertson Wise
Oct 28, 2022
Barbara Ann Robertson Wise peacefully departed this life to eternal rest on Friday, October 28, 2022 with her family by her side.
She was the second of eight children to the late Alethia Robertson and Margaret Elizabeth Holloway Robertson on October 02, 1945. Baptized at an early age, she was a faithful giver and active member at the Little...
Janie Burns
Oct 25, 2022
Janie Burns transitioned from this life on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 in her residence. Viewing will take place from 2-5pm with reflections from 4-5 pm on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at the Chapel. Please keep the Burns family in your prayers.
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