Obituaries

Herbert L. Holmes

Herbert L. Holmes

Jan 31, 2015

Herbert Lewis Holmes, Jr's Journey ended January 31, 2015 at the Ashland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ashland, Virginia. Herbert Lewis Holmes, Jr. was one of nine children born on May 18, 1936 to the late Herbert A. and Estella G. Holmes of Hustle, Virginia. Herbert gave his life to Christ at an early age. He was baptized at Mount...

Joanne Ford

Joanne Ford

Jan 30, 2015

Deaconess Joanne Ford of Woodford, Virginia was born November 12, 1931 to the late Lillian D. and Allen E. Boone in Richmond, Virginia. She entered eternal rest January 30, 2015 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, Virginia.She attended school in Richmond, Virginia. Later, she worked as a nurse assistant/Care giver where her professionalism and expertise expanded for over 30 years.On...

Ora R. Hepburn

Ora R. Hepburn

Jan 24, 2015

Loving and dedicated, mother sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, godmother, aunt, niece, cousin and Christian friend; Ora Rebecca Hepburn, wife of the late Raymond Hepburn, Sr. answered her Father's call to eternal glory on Saturday, January 24, 2015, at her home in Saint Stephens Church Virginia.Revecca was the first born to the late Calvin and Dedie Greene on May 20, 1933 in...

Earl Pratt

Earl Pratt

Jan 20, 2015

Earl Anthony Pratt, son of the late Earl C. Pratt was born March 8, 1955 at Philadelphia General Hospital. He departed this life on January 20, 2015 at Penn Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia.Earl leaves to cherish his memories a brother Prior; close cousins Antoinette, Cynthia, Orlando, Robert, Baron, Barbara, Wayne, Warren and Peggy; Childhood friend Curtis Bennett; and a host...

Cyrus S Jackson, Sr.

Cyrus S Jackson, Sr.

Jan 19, 2015

A Time to Be BornCyrus Stonewall Jackson was born to Charles and Rosie B. Jackson on September 9, 1931.A Time to VentureCyrus (Cy) joined the church under the leadership of the late Rev. George Carter. He was a faithful member of the Little Ark Baptist Church. He served on the Usher Board for over 50 years, and made himself available...

Angelo Cox, Jr.

Angelo Cox, Jr.

Jan 17, 2015

Angelo Cox Jr. son of Angelo Cox Sr. and Barbara Smith was born January 4, 1987 in Washington, D.C. He peacefully entered into eternal rest on January 17, 2015 at Mary Washington Hospital with his family by his side. "AJ" as he was affectionately known by his family and friends completed his education at Westmoreland County Public School system. He...

Paul Mcmillian

Paul Mcmillian

Jan 5, 2015

Paul McMillian was born October 13, 1940 in Selma, Alabama. He's one of four children born to the late Albert and Arlean McMillian. He graduated from High School and became a worker at the Government Printing Office in Washington, D.C. for 35 years, He retired and later moved to Virginia. He met his Wife Ruth and they was married July...

Lottie Johnson

Lottie Johnson

Jan 3, 2015

Lottie Johnson, 87, of King George County passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015, at Heritage Hall Nursing Home.Lottie was born January 27, 1928 in Bath County, Kentucky to the late Everett and Mary Thompson. She was preceded in death by her Husband the Late James C. Johnson, SR, four brothers; William Thompson, Morgan Thompson, Charles Thompson and Robert Thompson, Sisters;...

Irving Whiting

Irving Whiting

Dec 29, 2014

Irving whiting was born September 9, 1954 to Elizabeth Whiting and the late Willie George Whiting in King George County. Irving departed this life peacefully on Thursday, December 25, 2014 at his residence. He attended Ralph Bunch Public School. He worked for Whit Packing Co. for many years until it closed. He then began working for William Hazel Co. for...

Yvonne Brown

Yvonne Brown

Dec 27, 2014

On Saturday, December 27, 2014 our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend entered into eternal rest. Yvonne Young Brown was born on February 19, 1938 to the late Samuel L. and Mary V. Young in Washington, D.C. She was the fourth child of six. Yvonne attended D.C. Public Schools. Yvonne was also a member of Salem Baptist Church. In...

Irving Whiting

Irving Whiting

Dec 25, 2014

Irving Whiting Slipped into eternal rest on December 25, 2014 at his residence. He was born on September 9, 1954 to Elizabeth Whiting and the late Willie George Whiting in King George County. He attended Ralph Bunch Public Schools. He also worked for White Packing Co. for many years. He then began working for William Hazel Co. for about 15...

Irene Ruth Whiting Jefferson

Irene Ruth Whiting Jefferson

Dec 25, 2014

Irene Ruth Whiting Jefferson was born on December 29, 1923 in Caroline County, Virginia to the late Spencer and Ruth Whiting. Irene departed this life peacefully on Thursday, December 25, 2014 surrounded by her loving family.Irene attended public school in Caroline, Virginia. She accepted her Lord and Savior and joined Salem Baptist Church. Irene served as an usher for many...

Bert Harvey

Bert Harvey

Dec 22, 2014

Bert Harvey, son of the late Willie and Henrietta was born November 16th, 1927 in King George, VA. He peacefully entered eternal rest on Monday, December 22, 2014 at Providence Hospital after a short illness. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Salem Baptist Church. He received his education in the public school system in King George,...

Etta  L Alsop

Etta L Alsop

Dec 17, 2014

Etta Louise Campbell Alsop passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Plano, Texas.The daughter of Sophia Gaskins and Raymond Campbell, Sr., Etta was born in Donton Mill, Virginia on July 30, 1927. Etta attended Lancaster County Public Schools and in her youth joined Calvary Baptist Church in Kilmarnock, Virginia. As an adult she moved...

Opal  Bushrod

Opal Bushrod

Dec 7, 2014

Deaconess Opal Lucile Bushrod departed this life on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, Virginia after a brief illness. She was born December 24, 1928 in Westmorland County, Virginia to the late Joseph E. and Nena B. Ball. She graduated from A.T. Johnson High School in Westmoreland County, Virginia.Opal was united in Holy Matrimony to David...

Herman Scott

Herman Scott

Dec 6, 2014

Herman L. Scott, the son of the late Earl and Minnie Scott was born in King George, VA on November 17, 1945. He was one of six children. He departed this life on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at home after a long illness. He received his education at Ralph Bunch High School in King George. He worked at White Packing...

Charles "Bo" Byrd

Charles "Bo" Byrd

Nov 30, 2014

On Sunday, November 30, 2014, God extended his almighty hand of love and gently took Charles Byrd to a home of joy, peace, and happiness. Bo, as he was affectionately called by his family and friends, was born on July 23, 1925 to the late Frank and Otha Byrd in Essex County, VA. He was educated in the public school...

Clarence Leon Carter

Clarence Leon Carter

Nov 23, 2014

Clarence Leon Carter, Sr., of Fredericksburg, Virginia (formally of Richmond, VA) passed away at home on Sunday, November 23, 2014. He is the son of the late Maggie James Carter and Carl Carter and the beloved foster son of the late Mr. & Mrs. William Thompson. Clarence enjoyed a 27 year career in the U.S. Army, where he served tours...

John O Beverly

John O Beverly

Nov 23, 2014

On November 23, 2014 our beloved father entered peacefully into eternal rest at Sligo Creek Nursing Home in Takoma Park MD. John O. Beverly, Sr. was born on October 2, 1933 in King and Queen County, VA. He was the youngest child of Chassie and Cassie Beverly. At an early age, he accepted Christ and was baptized at St. John...

Anita J Byrd

Anita J Byrd

Nov 19, 2014

Anita Julia Byrd, daughter of the late Robert and Martha Fortune, was born on March 27, 1927 in Westmoreland County, Virginia. On November 19, 2014 she finished her earthly duties and peacefully slipped into eternal rest joining the Lord at his residence. Anita received her education from the public school system of Westmoreland County, Virginia. She attended Grants Hill Baptist...

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