Obituaries

Aug 12, 2023

Aug 7, 2023

IN LOVING MEMORY

Delores Alexander Johnson

Sunrise 5-19-1939

Sunset 8- 7-2023

Delores was born in Penola, Va. She was raised in Caroline County and graduated from Union High School. She became a member of the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith at a young age. She was a lifelong member and served in several positions including: Usher, choir member, kitchen...

Aug 1, 2023

“But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.” Psalm 37:11

Mary Watson Moore transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. She was born May 6, 1943, to Daisy Mae Watson and the late Thomas Watson. She was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Watson.

At an early...

Jul 26, 2023

Rosie Delane Baylor, lovingly known as “Rosalane,” was quietly called home on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at St. Mary’s Bon Secours Hospital in Richmond, VA. Waiting with open arms to greet her at heaven's door were her two brothers Robert and William Baylor and sister Mary Baylor Banks ``Sister" who preceded her in death.

Rosie was born on July 29, 1952...

Jul 24, 2023

Ricardo Chen, Sr., 67, transitioned from labor to reward peacefully on Monday, July 24, 2023, surrounded by his wife, sons, and family at home. Ricardo left this world after a long battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, cherished memories, and, most of all, his passion for Kung Fu. Ricardo was a quiet unwavering soul that loved...

Jul 24, 2023

Harrison Benjamin Payton was born in King George County, Virginia on March 6, 1929, to the late Silas Payton and Alberta Hodge. He quietly put on his gold and white wings to fly peacefully home on July 24, 2023.

Affectionately known to family and friends as “Granddad”, “Uncle Harrison”, “Harry” or “Hus”, he would always find time to give a hand up, and...

Jul 16, 2023

Cleo was born on Friday, July 18, 1930 to parents Bennie and Rosa Gaines in Hustle, Virginia. On Sunday, July 16, 2023, Cleo was called from her earthly journey to her heavenly home by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Cleo was preceded in death by her husband Russell; parents Bennie and Rosa Gaines; brothers: Morrell, Herman, Clinton, Bennie, Oscar and...

Jul 9, 2023

Sarah Ann Washington Jefferson, 74, of King George, VA, went to sing and dance in heaven with the angels on July 9, 2023 after a long battle with illness.

Sarah was born December 14, 1948 to Garnett and Elizabeth Washington in Spotsylvania County. She was a true country girl who graduated from John J. Wright in 1967. She, later on went...

Jul 8, 2023

Tiara Onay McDowney, 22, of King George, VA was surrounded by her loving family as she passed away peacefully on July 8, 2023 at her home. She was born in Fredericksburg, VA on October 9, 2000.

Tiara attended King George County schools and graduated with honors in 2019. Following high school graduation, she attended Virginia State University. During the COVID pandemic,...

Jul 6, 2023

Geraldine Marie Cole was born on July 12, 1955, to parents James Dudley and Mary Agnes Elizabeth (Dorsey) Cole. She was educated in the Charles County, Maryland Public School System, where she graduated from LaPlata High School, LaPlata Maryland.

After graduating from High School, she was employed by Charles County Board of Education where she worked in the printing department for...

Jul 4, 2023

On July 4, 2023, at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA, Thelma Bushrod Williams departed this life after a lengthy battle with an illness. Thelma was the youngest girl of eleven children, born to the late Harry and Gracy Brown Bushrod in Westmoreland County, Virginia in 1937. She was educated in King George County Public Schools and graduated from Ralph...

Jul 2, 2023

Annie Elizabeth Garnett was born November 24, 1933, to the late William Frank and Lue Ella Garnett. She was the oldest of three sisters. Annie accepted the Lord and joined Salem Baptist Church, King George, VA at an early age. She was baptized at Port Royal River, Port Royal, VA. After residing to Arlington, VA, she joined Mt. Salvation Baptist...

Jun 30, 2023

Elizabeth Virginia (Lucas) Peyton earned her heavenly wings on June 30, 2023, at her residence in King George, Virginia at the blessed age of 99. She was the ninth of thirteen children born to the late Henry and Nancy Lucas.

Elizabeth was baptized at an early age, and became a member of Good Hope Baptist Church in King George under the...

May 21, 2023

Clyde Edwin Tyler (Ray) passed of natural causes on May 21, 2023 at Deanwood Rehabilitation & Wellness Center in Washington, DC. He was born in King George, VA on September 7, 1938 to the late Maggie Williams and the late Sammy Jordan. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his stepfather William P. Williams; four sisters: Mary Tyler,...

May 17, 2023

When a great man dies, for years the light he leaves behind shines on the hearts of those he loved.

Fermon R. Ashton left this world to be with his heavenly father on May 17, 2023. He was born in Westmorland County on May 13, 1939. Fermon grew up in Westmorland but lived most of his life in King George County....

Apr 22, 2023

 

From Labor:  February 25,1939          

To Reward: April 22, 2023

GLADYS PEARL CHILDS ARNOLD AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN TO MANY AS AUNT GLADYS , LALA & GURT PEACEFULLY TRANSITIONED TO BE WITH HER LORD AND SAVIOR ON APRIL 22, 2023 SURROUNDED BY HER "CHILDREN", "GRANDCHILDREN", SISTER'S, COMPANION AND FAMILY. AUNT GLADYS WAS THE FOURTH CHILD BORN TO THE LATE CLEVELAND AUGUSTUS...

Feb 10, 2023

Quietly and peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2023, God, in His infinite mercy, called our beloved Ruth home into eternal rest.

Ruth Celethia Ashton-Lewis was born in King George, Virginia on December 21, 1926. She was the fourth of ten children born to the late Deacon William F. Ashton and Deaconess Mary P. Ashton.

She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and...

Feb 9, 2023

“There is no love stronger on this earth then that of a mother.”

Edith was called home in the early morning hours of February 9, 2023, while resting peacefully. She was an only child of Flossie Edwards born July 4, 1941, in Roanoke Rapids North Carolina. She spent more than 25 years living in Alexandria Virginia and over 30 plus years...

Feb 5, 2023

Reverend Doris Delores Upson was born October 20th, 1941, to the late Willie Engram and Elmira Horner in Washington, DC. She departed this life Sunday, February 5, 2023, to be with her Lord and Savior.

Doris accepted Christ at an early age at John S. Thomas Memorial Baptist 

Church in Washington, DC. She received an early education in DC Public Schools and went on...

Feb 5, 2023

Daughter of the late Bennie and Rosa Gaines was born on Sunday, February 2, 1936 in Essex County, Virginia and entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 5, 2023 in Essex County, Virginia.

Lorraine joined Mt. Olive Baptist Church while young and was a member of the Junior Choir as a teenager. She attended public schools in Essex and Caroline Counties,...