Obituaries

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...

Priscilla M. Scott

Priscilla M. Scott

Dec 30, 2016

Priscilla Marie Scott was born on September 6, 1957 to the late Clarence and Gladys Scott. She entered Heaven's gates December 30, 2016 after her courageous battle with cancer. She was a longtime resident of Laurel, Maryland, but recently moved to Spotsylvania, Virginia where her son Andre cared for her until her peaceful passing. She graduated from King George High...

Arthur Louis Myers

Arthur Louis Myers

Dec 27, 2016

On December 27, 2016 a husband, father and grandfather, Arthur Louis Myers stepped across the threshold that we call death, but it was only to step into another room. A room of our Father's house. Born in Caroline County, on March 26, 1931 to the late Elsie Myers Lee and Harry Latney Lee. Arthur attended and graduated from Essex County...

Carl Edward Chatman

Carl Edward Chatman

Dec 27, 2016

A Time to Be BornCarl Edward Chatman was born May 14, 1929 to the late Loumell and Rosa Chatman of Caroline County. He was the ninth of eleven children.A Time to Learn and ServeCarl received his education in Caroline County Public Schools. Carl served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War and received an honorable discharge.A Time to...

Iantha J. Smith

Iantha J. Smith

Dec 25, 2016

Obituary will be posted by Friday, December 30, 2016. Funeral Home: Cedell Brooks Funeral Home 25662 A.P. Hill Blvd Port Royal, VA US 22535

Annette Mattie Brown

Annette Mattie Brown

Dec 20, 2016

Annette was born January 20, 1940 to the late Randolph and Daisy Johnson in Westmoreland County, Va. She was the youngest of nine Siblings. Annette accepted Christ at an early age and joined New Monrovia Baptist Church. In her Adult life she started attending Good Hope Baptist Church beside her husband, Robert C. Brown Annette Mattie Johnson-Brown was a Daughter,...

Rachel E. Harvey

Rachel E. Harvey

Dec 10, 2016

Rachel Ellen Harvey was born Rachel Ellen Meade in Biscoe, Virginia on June 13th, 1930. Born to loving parents, James Belvin Meade and Ellen Meade, she was the third of six children. At an early age she showed an affinity for mathematics and numbers, graduating from King and Queen Training School at age 16. She found her first church family...

Kyle R Byrd

Kyle R Byrd

Dec 9, 2016

Kyle Rafael Byrd was born January 28, 1960. He accepted Christ at a later age in life and was baptized on January 21, 2012. For Kyle this was a life changing event. He lived according to Romans 12:2 "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." Kyle was...

Agnes L. Shepherd

Agnes L. Shepherd

Nov 30, 2016

On June 8, 1925 Agnes L. Norman was born to the Late John Wesley and Frances Childs Norman. Agnes was the tenth child. Eight Siblings preceded her in death. Deaconess Agnes accepted Jesus Christ at an early age. She was an active and faithful member of Zion Grove Baptist Church. She served on the Deaconess Board, Missionary Board and the...

Melvin Maloy

Melvin Maloy

Nov 28, 2016

Melvin Henry Maloy, affectionately known as Mel and Reno, was born August 18, 1928 to the late Tim and Elizabeth Maloy. Mel transitioned peacefully from this earthly life to Eternal Life on November 28, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Rose. Mel received his education in the public schools in San Antonio, Texas. He accepted Christ...

Virginia L.  Brown

Virginia L. Brown

Nov 28, 2016

Late on the evening of Monday, November 28, 2016 almighty God with his loving grace and mercy waved his hands and dispatched his divine angels to escort Virginia Lucille McDaniel Brown, while removing her sword and shield of life's battlefield. She took flight from the pain and worries of this earthly life. "Mom Brown" as she was affectionately known to...

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