Obituaries

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...

Walter Emory Bailey

Walter Emory Bailey

Jan 3, 2013

Walter Emory Bailey, the son of the late Walter L. & Ida F. Bailey was born in Philadelphia, PA on November 8, 1949. He departed this life on Thursday, January 3, 2013 in Hunter Holmes McGuire Hospital in Richmond, VA after a short illness.He received his education at Essex County High School in Tappahannock, VA and continued at Virginia Union...

Edward Byrd

Edward Byrd

Dec 30, 2012

"I am free, Praise the Lord, I'm Free"No longer bound, no more chain holding me,My soul is resting; it's such a blessingPraise the Lord – Hallelujah – I'm free.Edward Byrd, son of the late Frank and Otha Byrd was born March 04, 1939 in Essex County, VA. On December 30, 2012, at Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, VA, Edward finished his...

William Thomas Lee

William Thomas Lee

Dec 28, 2012

William Thomas Lee (Tom) the son of the late Harry Latane and Elsie Lee was born April 13, 1936 in Caroline County, Virginia. On Friday, December 28, 2012 God called him home to eternal rest at 3:50pm at Carrington Place in Tappahannock, VA.At an early age he joined the Ebenezer Baptist and attended while he was home. Tom attended and...

Ella Ardelelia Frye

Ella Ardelelia Frye

Dec 26, 2012

Ella A.Frye the daughter of the late Virgil Frye and Ida L.B. Frye was born April 14, 1923 in Caroline County. She departed this life at Mary Washington Hospital,Fredericksburg, Va. on December 26, 2012.She received her elementary and high school education in the Caroline Public School System. She furthered her education at Saint Pauls College, Lawrenceville, Va., Virginia State University,...

Irene C. Forman

Irene C. Forman

Dec 19, 2012

IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST MOMTHE LIFE OF A SERVANTMrs. Irene C. Forman, affectionately known as "Ma Rene" entered Heaven's gate on Wednesday December 19, 2012. The youngest child of Willie and Mary Covington, she was born February 22, 1924 in Supply, Essex County, Virginia. Irene's early childhood was filled with hardship and struggle, however, she prevailed through...

Mary L. Ware

Mary L. Ware

Dec 15, 2012

Almighty God gently closed the eyes of our beloved sister Mary L. Ware on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at her home.Mary was born March 13, 1920 to the late Thomas and Deaconess Ethel Frye in Madison County, Virginia. She was the second of thirteen siblings. She received her formal education in Madison County Public School.Mary accepted Christ early in life...

Wayne M. Payton

Wayne M. Payton

Nov 16, 2012

Wayne M. Payton went home to be with the Lord on November 16, 2012 at the Medical College of Virginia. He quietly laid his head in God's bosom and went to sleep.Wayne was preceded in death by his father Stanley M. Payton, Sr. and his brother Russell E. Payton.He was born on January 25, 1961. He accepted Christ at an...

Davie E. Jones

Davie E. Jones

Nov 6, 2012

"These three things continue forever: Faith, hope and love and the greatest of these is love." 1 Corinthians 13:13Davie E. Jones, affectionately known as "King Fish" was born February 4, 1952 in Westmoreland County to Daniel & Isabell Jones. He departed this life to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C. after...

Everette Byrd, Jr.

Everette Byrd, Jr.

Oct 27, 2012

Everette Byrd, Jr. fondly known as "Lump", son of Everette, Sr. and Rose Ella Byrd was born May 22, 1964 in Westmoreland County, Virginia. On Saturday, October 27, 2012 Everette, Jr. finished his earthly duties and suddenly passed into eternal rest."Lump" as he was affectionately known by his family and friends grew up and was educated in the Westmoreland County...