Obituaries

Sep 12, 2018

On Wednesday September 12, 2018, John S. Tucker peacefully entered eternal rest in Laurel, Maryland. John Solomon Tucker (affectionately known as “Bro”) was born on September 10, 1931 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. John was an avid Washington Redskins fan as well as other local sports teams like the Washington Capitals, and the Washington Senators, which later became the Nationals. John...

Sep 3, 2018

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” John 11:25-26 Gloria Denise Samuel (Gordy) departed this life on September 3, 2018 at VCU Hospital in Richmond, VA. Gloria was born May...

Aug 15, 2018

On Wednesday, August 15, 2018 Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Garland was called home to Glory at Southern Maryland Hospital. Betty was born on September 06, 1945 to the late John and Lucille Thompson in LaPlata, Maryland. Betty was educated in Charles County School System. Betty was a hard worker, working many positions all her life. Betty enjoyed cooking, playing cards, crossword...

Aug 6, 2018

On August 6, 2018 at Mary Washington Hospital, Mrs. Martha Peyton Hundley went home to be with the Lord. She was born on March 4, 1937 in King George, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Kate Peyton Davis and Webster Jackson. She was educated in the King George County public school system. After leaving high school to raise...

Aug 3, 2018

Jul 25, 2018

Leoda Ann Garland-Harvey was born October 28, 1935 to the late Hattie Lucas and the late John V. Garland. Her father and her Godparents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Theopolis Streets, raised Leoda and her brother, the late John G. Garland, in the town of Colonial Beach, Virginia. There she received an education from Westmoreland County Schools and she continued...

Jul 23, 2018

Shelvia Jean Brooks was born on May 4, 1943, 5th of 11 siblings, to the late Charles Preston Samuels, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Tyler in Spotsylvania County, VA and blessed with foster parents: Eugene Clinton Tignor “Pops” of Kilmarnock, VA and Alida Bernard Tignor of Suffolk, VA. Shelvia was educated in the Spotsylvania County Schools and graduated from John J....

Jul 22, 2018

Catherine also known as Isabelle, was born April 18, 1933 in Chaptico, Maryland to the late Joseph and Rebecca Curtis. Isabelle entered in eternal rest on July 22, 2018 in the comfort of her home surrounded by family and loved ones. Isabelle attended St. Mary’s County public schools and retired from Civista Medical Center. Isabelle began to represent the Catholic...

Jun 30, 2018

Jun 21, 2018

Memorial service to be announced at a later date.

Jun 13, 2018

“The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; the devout are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil. Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death.” (Isaiah 57:1-2) Mattie M. Ely-Coleman was born in Spotsylvania County, Virginia; October 7, 1922 to...

May 25, 2018

Sarah Jane Triplett was born on July 5, 1928 in King George County, Virginia, the youngest daughter of the late Charles and Martha Scott. She entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 25, 2018 at Mary Washington Hospital after a brief stay at the Fredericksburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her late...

May 23, 2018

May 12, 2018

On May 12, 2018, the gates of heaven opened and God said come my son, your work here is done. I've got a home on the other side. You have gained your wings, come go with me to a room of our Father's house. Torez was born Jan 2, 1981 to Sandra Myers-Southerland and Jefffery Southerland in Richmond Va. At...

May 6, 2018

…The Time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4L6-7 Elvin Douglas Johnson peacefully finished his course on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Westmoreland Rehabilitation Center, Colonial Beach, Virginia. Elvin, the only son of the late George and Dora Johnson, was born on...

Apr 30, 2018

Theodore Roosevelt Lee Jr. affectionately known as Teddy was born on July 31, 1959 to the late Theodore Sr. and Ruth Lee. He was one of five boys. Teddy, aka “Bird Leg” loved life and was the life of any situation. Whenever he needed to get somewhere, he would always find a way. Teddy leaves to cherish his memories his...

Apr 18, 2018

Catherine also known as Isabelle, was born April 18, 1933 in Chaptico, Maryland to the late Joseph and Rebecca Curtis. Isabelle entered in eternal rest on July 22, 2018 in the comfort of her home surrounded by family and loved ones. Isabelle attended St. Mary’s County public schools and retired from Civista Medical Center. Isabelle began to represent the Catholic...

Apr 15, 2018

In lieu of flowers please donate to the Lupus Foundation or Khadijah's Scholarship foundation. PO BOX 147 Champlain, Va 22438

Apr 13, 2018

Ian Elfonzo Davis, born on October 23, 1955 second born child of George Wilbert Davis Jr. and Willette McDowney Davis Greene in Washington, D.C. Ivan accepted Christ into his life at an early age at Mount Zion Baptist Church Arlington, Va. His battle with cancer for many years is over, and the good Lord has called him home. He leaves...

Apr 13, 2018

Mary Louise Gardner was born June 7, 1923 in Loretta, VA to the late Robert and Virginia Gardner and transitioned in Supply, VA to be the with the Lord on April 13, 2018. She accepted Christ and was baptized at the First Baptist Church of Loretta at an early age. She was a graduate of Essex County Training School where...