Obituaries

Virginia Henry

Virginia Henry

Dec 19, 2013

Virginia Pratt Henry was born January 26, 1929 to the late Robert and Rosa Pratt. She was the eldest of seven children. Mom departed this earthly life peacefully with her two sons at her side on Thursday, December 19 at 9:35pm at her residence in Chance, Va. She was educated in the Essex County School System. She was united in...

Mary L Fortune

Mary L Fortune

Dec 18, 2013

Today our hearts are saddened with the passing of Mary "Sis" Lindsey Fortune into the spirit world. Mary was born on February 18, 1944, the daughter of the late Mary Jane Bundy and Julius Lindsey. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers, James and Gene Lindsey. Over the past two years, Mary had suffered declining health due...

Frederick Douglas Holmes

Frederick Douglas Holmes

Dec 1, 2013

Obituary will be posted later.

Frances M. Coldman

Frances M. Coldman

Nov 29, 2013

On Friday, November 29, 2013, after a long illness, Mrs. Frances Maxine Coldman passed away from this earthly realm and went to be with our Lord.She was born on April 4, 1944 one of eight children born to the late Annie and Walker Ferguson of Bowling Green, Virginia.She was educated in the Caroline County Public School System.Frances Maxine Coldman was...

Mabel L. Lomax

Mabel L. Lomax

Nov 25, 2013

Mabel Louise Rollins-Loma departed this life on Monday, November 25, 2013 at her home in Hustle, Virginia. She was born in Caroline County, Virginia to the late Phillip L. and Esther Baylor Rollins on May 5, 1942.Mabel was educated in Caroline County Public Schools. She was baptized at an early age at Shiloh Baptist Church, Port Royal, Virginia. On October...

Mckinley Mcphatter, Jr.

Mckinley Mcphatter, Jr.

Nov 23, 2013

Fight the good fight of faith, Lay hold on eternal life. I Timothy 6:12Very quietly and peacefully on November 23, 2013, our Heavenly Father in His infinite wisdom gently closed the eyes of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather as he entered into his eternal rest.McKinley "Mac" McPhatter was born February 5, 1927 in Red Springs, North Carolina...

Amber Lexis Sanders

Amber Lexis Sanders

Nov 23, 2013

On Saturday, November 23, 2013 God called one of his precious Angels home. Amber Lexis Sanders went to a home where there is Joy, Peace and Happiness.Amber Sanders was born on December 29, 1994 to Terrance Pollard and Lisa Sanders. Amber graduated from Washington and Lee High School in June 2013.Amber confessed her faith and love for God and was...

Lucy B. Byrd

Lucy B. Byrd

Nov 13, 2013

Lucy B. Byrd departed this life on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, Virginia. She was born on October 25, 1936 to the late Estelle Johnson. At an early age she accepted Christ at the Ebenezer Baptist Church. She was known for her big heart and witty personality. Her greatest joy was making everyone laugh or lending...

Michael D. Bailey

Michael D. Bailey

Nov 9, 2013

On November 9, 2013 God called Michael Bailey home.Michael Darnell Bailey was born on September 19, 1961 to the late Edward and Lillian Bailey. He graduated from King George High School in 1980 and sought a future in the United States Army, serving his country with pride until 1989. Before leaving for the military he married Constella McDowney on March...

Constella Bailey

Constella Bailey

Nov 9, 2013

On November 9, 2013 God called Constella Bailey home.Constella "Connie" McDowney was born on August 11, 1962 to the late Chester and Catherine McDowney. She graduated from Washington and Lee High School in 1981. Connie married Michael on March 19, 1983.Connie was a Homemaker and babysitter to all her nieces and nephews. She had two sons, Michael Jr. and Cedric....

Philicia Darlene Minor

Philicia Darlene Minor

Nov 9, 2013

Philicia Darlene Minor, the younger daughter of Reginald Minor and the late Viola Boxley Minor Oates, was born in Virginia on August 26, 1958. She entered eternal life on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at her residence in Detroit, Michigan.At an early age, she accepted Christ and was baptized at St. John Baptist Church. While living in Caroline, she was active...

Margie S. Bumbrey

Margie S. Bumbrey

Nov 8, 2013

It all began on December 16, 1927 when God blessed the late Edward and Addie Scranage with a beautiful baby girl who they named Margie. Her father affectionately called her "Bunch".Bunch was educated in King George, VA where she attended Little Ark Elementary School and graduated from Edgehill Training School.On July 18, 1948, Bunch married Richard Bumbrey, Sr. To this...

Ernest Jordon

Ernest Jordon

Nov 7, 2013

Ernest Jordon was born on March 5, 1923 in Washington, DC to the late Horace and Mary Jordon. One sister and three brothers preceded him in death: Georgia, Roy, Lewis and Samuel Jordon. His niece, the late Blanche Virginia Jordon Davis, was reared in the home with him.Ernest attended the King George Training School in Edgehill, Virginia. He enlisted with...

Margaret E. Purce

Margaret E. Purce

Oct 15, 2013

Margaret Elaine Purce, lovingly known as "Emma" by family and friends, was born December 20, 1932 to the late Willie A. and Etta H. Smith.She was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at the Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, Woodbridge, Virginia. Margaret received her education in the public school system of Westmoreland County, Virginia.Realizing...

Clara Ruth Johnson

Clara Ruth Johnson

Oct 5, 2013

Mrs. Clara Ruth Johnson was born on April 24, 1910, to Bankhead and Mamie Johnson, in Dahlgren, Virginia. She was the fifth of twelve children; which she out lived all except her baby sister, Thelma.Her formal schooling was at Little Ark School, Owens, Virginia.Ms. Clara and Frank Johnson were married December 15, 1929. From this union ten children were born;...

Joyce Yvonne Jones

Joyce Yvonne Jones

Oct 1, 2013

There's an open gate at the end of the roadThrough which each must go alone,And there in a light we cannot seeOur Father claims His own;Beyond the gate, your loved one finds happiness and restAnd there is comfort in the thoughtThat a loving God knows best.On Tuesday, October 1, 2013, at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA, surrounded by her...

Albert Shanklin

Albert Shanklin

Sep 28, 2013

Albert (Bert) Shanklin was born June 5, 1945 in King George, Virginia; he was the son of the Annie Bell Shanklin.Bert worked for the DC Inspection Station in Washington, DC for over twenty-five years as an inspector until he retired. He was a very quiet person and he loved helping anybody that needed his help. He enjoyed spending time with...

Berta R. Taylor

Berta R. Taylor

Sep 25, 2013

Berta Rebecca Taylor, 86 passed away at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, Virginia on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at 1:25p.m. Born May 7, 1927 in the Weedonsville area of King George County, Virginia to the late Nannie Muse Davis and Lloyd Davis, Sr. She married Theodore Roosevelt Taylor, Sr. on October 2, 1948. Berta was a life time member of...

James L. Anderson

James L. Anderson

Sep 21, 2013

James Luther Anderson was born on January 15, 1928 to the late Evelyn and Isaiah Anderson of Washington, DC. He departed this earthly life on September 21, 2013. James was educated in the Washington DC, public schools. He served his country in the US Army from July 1947 through June 1950, stationed in both Korea and Japan. He earned an...

Johnny B. Tucker

Johnny B. Tucker

Sep 13, 2013

Mr. Johnny Bernard Tucker was born November 6, 1926 to the late Mildred M. Hendricks and Henry A. Tucker.He leaves to cherish his memory his brother, Mr. Harold M. Tucker of Washington, DC; three dedicated nieces, his caregivers Mrs. Maggie J. Claiborne (Mr. Lias D. Claiborne, nephew-in-law) of Fredericksburg, Virginia; Ms. Mildred Y. Harper of Cincinnati, Ohio; and Ms. Dorothy...