Obituaries

Walter H. Smith, Jr.

Walter H. Smith, Jr.

Apr 5, 2013

Walter H. Smith, Jr. "Tony Red" departed this life on April 5, 2013. He was born in Spotsylvania, Virginia to the late Walter H. Smith, Sr. and Bertha Stubbs Smith. He loved driving his tractor trailer and racing cars, not to mention cooking. Also, he enjoyed driving a cab part-time. Tony Red was a born again believer, excepting Jesus Christ...

Evelena D. Coleman

Evelena D. Coleman

Mar 29, 2013

Evelena Doreather Coleman was born on May 29, 1957 in Westmoreland County to Delorise Pierce and the late Morris "Buck" Hodge. At an early age she gave her life to Christ and joined the First Baptist Church of Colonial Beach, VA. She attended Westmoreland County Public Schools. She worked hard as a Custodian for 14 years at Mary Washington Rehabilitation...

Linda J. Pierce

Linda J. Pierce

Mar 24, 2013

Linda Jean Pierce was born on July 13, 1954 in Westmoreland County to Delorise Pierce and the late Morris "Buck" Hodge. At an early age she gave her life to Christ and joined the First Baptist Church of Colonial Beach, VA. She attended Westmoreland County Public Schools and was a lifelong devoted member of the Colonial Beach Rescue Squad, Moose...

Charles Curtis Gaines, Jr.

Charles Curtis Gaines, Jr.

Mar 20, 2013

Charles Curtis Gaines, Jr. also known as "Little Brother" answered the Master's call quietly and peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at The Orchard in Warsaw, Virginia.He was born June 28, 1946 to the late Charles and Clara Gaines, Sr. Charles attended school in Essex County Virginia. He was a construction worker and was last employed with Hopke Construction Company....

Michael Jerome Rich

Michael Jerome Rich

Mar 16, 2013

Michael Jerome Rich of King George County, Virginia departed this life and entered into enteral rest on March 16, 2013 after a brief illness.Preceding him in death his beloved mother, Nancy Rich of Washington, D.C.Mike leaves behind to mourn: his father and stepmother Pat and Linda Rich of Westmoreland, County; one daughter, Latoya Johnson; one son, Billy "Pete" Shanklin; two...

Francis Tolson Martin

Francis Tolson Martin

Mar 15, 2013

Francis Tolson Martin was born January 19, 1918 in Wshington, D.C. the son of the late Robert T. and Ida Tolson Martin departed this life peacefully on March 15, 2013 at 11:00pm at Greenfield Assisted Living, Stafford, Virginia. Mr. Martin was a World War II Navy Veteran and a Bronze Star receipient a founding member of Peace Lutheran Church, King...

Isabell H. Jones

Isabell H. Jones

Mar 1, 2013

Isabell Hurley Jones, affectionately known as "Bell", was born July 28, 1930 in Leedstown, Westmoreland County Virginia, to the late Clifton Hurley and Eunice Henry. She departed this life on Friday, March 1, 2013 at the home of her daughter after a short illness.Isabell was educated in the Westmoreland County Public Schools. She accepted Christ at an early age and...

Ruth Althea Monroe

Ruth Althea Monroe

Mar 1, 2013

Ruth Althea Monroe affectionately known as "Apple" of King George, Virginia departed this life on Friday, March 1, 2013.Born March 21, 1937 in King George County, to the late James Morty and Vertalia Brown. She is preceded in death by her sister Ann Hudson.Althea is a graduate of Ralph Bunche High School and a retiree of Multivac Incorporated and the...

Virginia G. Brooks

Virginia G. Brooks

Feb 21, 2013

For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, and took with him another beautiful angel that who so ever believeth in him will not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16Virginia G. Lumpkin Brooks was born on October 31, 1933 in King George, County Virginia. She entered into eternal rest on February 21, 2013 at...

Jasper E. Bell

Jasper E. Bell

Feb 18, 2013

Mr. Jasper Earl Bell was born to the late Charlie and Jannie Bell in Mansfield, N.C. on November 4, 1935. He died on February 18, 2013. He was the youngest of seventeen children (nine sisters and seven brothers) who preceded him in death.Jasper was educated in Mansfield N.C. After high school, he joined the United States Air Force. In 1955...

Mary M. Harris

Mary M. Harris

Feb 18, 2013

Mary Madeline Harris was born December 28, 1924 in Terrytown, Georgia to the late Eddie and Ella Love. She was one of five children, two sons and three daughters. She departed this life on Monday, February 18, 2013 at St. Thomas More Medical Complex, Hyattsville, Maryland.She attended Public School in the state of Georgia.Mary moved to Washington, DC in 1946....

Ellen Byrd Minor

Ellen Byrd Minor

Feb 17, 2013

Ellen B. Minor, age 73 (affectionately known as "Sugar" to her family). She entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 17, 2013 at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Mack and Jane Lewis Minor. At an early age she accepted Christ and joined Third Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Woodford, Virginia but later rededicated her...

Melvina B. Harvey

Melvina B. Harvey

Feb 14, 2013

Deaconess Melvina B. Harvey, daughter of the late Deacon Melvin Brown and Deaconess Lucie J. Brown, slipped away into eternal rest at Heritage Hall Nursing Home, King George, Virginia.She joined Union Bethel Baptist Church at an early age under the leadership of Reverend Brooks and served on the Usher Board, the Pastor Aid Committee, Flower Club and several church choirs....

Mertine Whiting

Mertine Whiting

Feb 9, 2013

Mertine was born in Caroline County, Virginia.She is now resting in the arms of the Lord. She leaves to cherish loving memories, one son, Shelton Whiting, Baltimore, Maryland; two grandchildren, Shelton Whiting, Jr., Charlena Peyton and four great-grandchildren; mother, Irene Whiting Jefferson, King George, Virginia; three sisters, Phyllis Jackson (Willie), Julia Scranage (Perry), Marva Smith (Hugh); six brothers, Kelly Jefferson...

Mary Ellen Commodore

Mary Ellen Commodore

Feb 2, 2013

Mary Ellen Carter Commodore was born on July 23, 1928 in Lent, Virginia (Currently A.P. Hill) the third child of Esther Browning Rich Carter and William Vanderbuilt Carter, Sr. departed this life Saturday, February 2, 2013 in Providence Hospital in Washington, D.C.Mary attended Mount Olive Grade School in Lent, Virginia and Union High School of Bowling Green, Virginia where she...

Junius Oliver Byrd

Junius Oliver Byrd

Jan 29, 2013

Junius Oliver Byrd, known to most as "Buster", departed this life on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at his home with his family. Junius was a beloved man known for his infectious laughter, his genuine smile, and his love for family.He was born on October 29, 1950 in Caroline county to the late John and Alice Byrd. He attended King and...

Clifford Dewitt Commodore

Clifford Dewitt Commodore

Jan 23, 2013

Clifford Dewitt Commodore was born to the late Daisy and Thomas Commodore on August 4, 1923. He was one of three children. He departed this life on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 8:30p.m in Providence Hospital in Washington, D.C.Clifford attended the Washington, D.C. Public Schools and graduated from Cardozo High School. He joined the United States Army and retired from...

Bernard Williams

Bernard Williams

Jan 19, 2013

We gather today to celebration the homegoing of Bernard Williams, born April 9, 1936 in Washington, District of Columbia. He was educated in the District of Columbia and spent most of his life there until 1980. He moved to Woodford, Virginia where he resided until his departure on Saturday, January 19, 2013.Bernard was employed by the United States Senate for...

Kirk Andre Nelson

Kirk Andre Nelson

Jan 9, 2013

Kirk Andre' Nelson was born October 2, 1979 in Ladysmith, Virginia to the late Cynthia Wright and Kirk Nelson. On Wednesday, January 9, 2013 he received his reward and entered into rest to be with his Heavenly Father.He was educated in Caroline County Public Schools and was a graduate of Caroline High School. While in middle school, in the 7th...

Walter Norman Green, Jr.

Walter Norman Green, Jr.

Jan 7, 2013

Walter Norman Green, Jr. was born May 26, 1922 to the late Walter Norman and Kate Washington Green in Caroline County, Virginia. He was called home to eternal rest on Monday, January 7, 2013 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA. Walter attended school in Caroline County, Virginia and enjoyed farming, tending to his vegetable garden, and traveling. He was...

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