Obituaries

Paulette D. Clarke

Paulette D. Clarke

May 1, 2017

Very quietly and peacefully on Monday, May 1, 2017, Almighty God, in his infinite wisdom, mercy and grace, gently closed the eyes of his beloved Paulette DeSylvia Burrell Clarke, and she entered into eternal rest. Paulette was the eldest daughter of Abraham L. Burrell, Sr. and Mary T. Burrell.  She was born on January 13, 1951 in Middlesex County, and...

Norman Edward Greene

Norman Edward Greene

Apr 30, 2017

Obituary will be posted by Friday, May 5, 2017. Funeral Home: Cedell Brooks Funeral Home 25662 A.P. Hill Blvd Port Royal, VA US 22535

Franklin Fitzhue Carter, Jr.

Franklin Fitzhue Carter, Jr.

Apr 30, 2017

Franklin Fitzhue Carter, Jr. was the eldest of five children born to Mary Bettie (Johnson) Carter and Franklyn Carter on May 28, 1931 in Caroline County, VA. He was raised in Passing, VA and graduated from Union High School in Bowling Green in June 1948. Following his graduation he moved to Brooklyn, NY to live with his Aunt Ruth (Johnson)...

Theodore Roosevelt Johnson, Jr.

Theodore Roosevelt Johnson, Jr.

Apr 24, 2017

Theodore Roosevelt Johnson, Jr., affectionately known as "Bo-Bo", heard a call from God and he quietly went to his eternal resting place on Monday, April 24, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at his home in King George, Va.A native and lifelong resident of King George County, Va, born on September 13, 1932, in Owens, Va to the late Theodore...

Dorothy Mae Washington

Dorothy Mae Washington

Apr 7, 2017

Dorothy Mae Washington (Dot) was born on June 9, 1942 to the late Spencer and Ruth Whiting. She was called home peacefully on April 7, 2017 at Mary Washington Healthcare. Dorothy attended Ralph Bunche High school in King George, Virginia. She accepted her Lord and Savior and joined Salem Baptist Church where Leonard G. Bland is the pastor. Dorothy served...

Sherieka Richards Ransom

Sherieka Richards Ransom

Apr 4, 2017

Sherieka Danielle Richards Ransom, affectionately called Reka, was born to Cozetta Gadson and Ellis Byrd at Prince George's Hospital Center, Cheverly, Maryland, on November 10, 1979. Sherieka departed this life peacefully, surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 5, 2017.Reka received her education in Westmoreland and King George County Public School Systems. Deciding to further her education, Reka received licensures as...

Lewis Johnson

Lewis Johnson

Mar 27, 2017

On Monday, March 27, 2017, God extended his almighty hand of love and gently took Lewis Bernard Johnson to a home of joy, peace and happiness. Lewis was born on September 12, 1977 to Maxine and Lewis Johnson in Fredericksburg at Mary Washington Hospital. Lewis attended King George High School and graduated in 1995. He later worked for Green Scene...

Deacon Major W. Holmes

Deacon Major W. Holmes

Mar 25, 2017

Major Wilton Holmes was born on June 3, 1931 in Port Conway, Virginia to the late John and Elizabeth Holmes. Major departed this life peacefully on Saturday, March 25, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Major attended public school in King George Virginia. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at an early age and joined Salem Baptist Church. Major...

William Moore, Jr.

William Moore, Jr.

Mar 22, 2017

William Moore, Jr. was born on November 2, 1935 in Utica, Mississippi to the late Mr. & Mrs. William Moore, Sr. He departed this life on March 22, 2017 at Carriage Hill Nursing Home in Fredericksburg, Virginia. William joined the United States Navy from 1955 to 1959. He later seeked employment doing whatever he could with his hands. For his...

Lloyd Gray

Lloyd Gray

Mar 21, 2017

"And then one day I'll cross the river; I'll fight life's final war with pain; and then as death gives way to victory, I'll see the light of glory and I'll know He lives." Lloyd Dandridge Gray was born to Everett and Edna Gray in Essex County, Virginia, on July 15, 1950. He was known by many names throughout his...

Robert James Berry

Robert James Berry

Mar 13, 2017

Robert J. Berry, was one of five children born to the late James H. and Aldina B. Berry, in Essex County, Virginia on January 12th, 1928. He peacefully ended his journey on March 13th, 2017 in Woodbridge, VA. Robert (Bobby) left home to join the military on October 18th, 1950. During his time of service, he was stationed all over...

Larry D Drumgole

Larry D Drumgole

Mar 4, 2017

On Saturday, March 4, 2017, the gates of heaven opened and a devoted husband, best friend, and soul mate entered his heavenly home. Larry Donnell Drumgole was born in Brooklyn New York on September 3, 1972 to Nora Sabrina Clinton and the late Lawrence Donnell Drumgole. Larry attended Flushing High School in Queens New York. He continued to live there...

Elizabeth Ruby Whiting

Elizabeth Ruby Whiting

Mar 3, 2017

Elizabeth Ruby Whiting was called home to be with the Lord on March 3, 2017 surrounded by family. She was born to the late Lum Shanklin and Theodore Williams on May 26, 1937.Elizabeth accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Antioch Baptist Church. She attended Ralph Bunch Public Schools and was a babysitter for many children....

Willana Talley Wiggins

Willana Talley Wiggins

Feb 25, 2017

Williana Talley Wiggins was born in Henrico County, Virginia on April 17, 1919 to Mrs. Mary Hampton Smith-Henley of Caroline County, Virginia and Mr. Ralph Talley of Greenville, South Carolina.Williana attended Richmond Public Schools. She attended cosmetology school given at The First Baptist Church in Richmond, VA and received her Cosmetology license there for The Art of Modern Hair. Williana...

Forrester T. Wilson

Forrester T. Wilson

Feb 24, 2017

"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain." (Revelations 21:4)Forrester T. Wilson was born on November 21, 1944 to Ruth Inez Wilson and Raymond L. Wilson. He departed his life to be with the Lord on Friday, February 24, 2017...

Ruth A. Liggins

Ruth A. Liggins

Feb 10, 2017

Ruth Alma Liggins at 92 was granted her angel wings on February 10, 2017 at Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, Virginia.She was affectionately know as "RuhCat" to many family members and friends. She was born to the late Florence Bailey on October 29, 1924 and was raised by her late grandparents, Charles and Rosie Robb.In 1946 she married to late Curtis...

Isaac Mckelvin, Jr.

Isaac Mckelvin, Jr.

Feb 5, 2017

Isaac McKelvin affectionately known as "Mac" or "Ike", the son of the late Issac and Ida Mae McKelvin, departed this life on Sunday, February 5, 2017, 2:00 pm at Mary Washington Health Care. Mac was born August 24, 1937. He was one of five children, John H. McKelvin, Lucy Turner, Mattie Brown and William McKelvin who preceded him in death....

Evelyn Linda Johnson

Evelyn Linda Johnson

Jan 30, 2017

Evelyn "Linda" Johnson was born January 22, 1948 in Trenton, New Jersey, the 4th of 6 children born to the late Evelyn and Lun Peterson. "Linda", as she was affectionately known by family and friends, graduated from Hightstown High School in Mercer County New Jersey. She was married to Micheal Johnson and to this union eight children were born: Kimberly,...

Irving Fitzhugh Johnson

Irving Fitzhugh Johnson

Jan 28, 2017

Irving Fitzhugh Johnson was born on May 28, 1941 to the late Theodore Roosevelt Johnson Sr. and Florence Pratt Johnson. He departed his life January 28, 2017 at his home surrounded with family and friends. At an early age he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. He was baptized and joined the Little Ark Baptist Church. Irving graduated from...

Jesse Tillman, Jr.

Jesse Tillman, Jr.

Jan 5, 2017

Jesse Tillman Jr. departed this life to eternal rest on Thursday, January 5, 2017, born in Queens New York City, the only child of the late Jesse and Gwen Tillman Sr. Jesse then moved to Washington DC and attended DC public schools, it was also where he met his first wife Bernice E Gaskins, they married December 18, 1948, from...

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