Obituaries

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...

James Michael Bumbry

James Michael Bumbry

Oct 16, 2012

James Michael "Big Mike" Bumbry, Sr. was born April 24, 1950 in Washington, D.C. to the late Lillian Owens and Rayfield Bumbry.Big Mike was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at Mary Washington Hospital.Mike was the assistant manager and a member of the Harmonies of Faith Quartet. He was past Worshipful Master of King...

Guss  Philip Jones

Guss Philip Jones

Oct 14, 2012

Deacon Guss P. Jones, the youngest son of the late Philip and Susie Blagmon Jones, was born in Bagby, Virginia in 1918. Robinson and Matilda Jones, his Grandparents, were also active members of Jerusalem Baptist Church. He departed this life on October 14, 2012.Deacon Jones grew up in Caroline County where he received his early education in the public school...

Edna M. Lucas

Edna M. Lucas

Oct 13, 2012

Edna Mae Lucas was born on May 1, 1932 to Nancy Brown and Henry Lucas in King George County, Virginia both of whom preceded her in death. Edna went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct 13, 2012 at 10:00 p.m. after an extended stay at Cherry Lane Nursing Center.Edna was educated in the King George County Public...

Joseph James Mcglade, Jr.

Joseph James Mcglade, Jr.

Oct 9, 2012

Joseph James McGlade, Jr. 69, of King George County passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at his residence.Joseph McGlade was born September 21, 1943 in Pennsylvania to the late Elizabeth Sperbeck and Joseph McGlade.He served in the Navy from 1962 to 1986. He was a member of the King George Amateur Radio Operators, American Legion Post 89 and VFW Post...

Elizabeth Denise Thompson

Elizabeth Denise Thompson

Oct 3, 2012

On Wednesday, October 3, 2012, Elizabeth Denise "Neicey" Thompson was called home to Glory at her resident.Neicey was born on June 22, 1966 in Washington, DC to Elizabeth (Betty) Barbour Garland nd David Maurice Neal, Sr. Neicey was educated in Charles County School System.Neicey was a hard worker, working many positions all her life. Neicey enjoyed talking, dancing, laughing, the...

John Lenwood Wright

John Lenwood Wright

Sep 26, 2012

John Lenwood Wright affectionately known as "Junebug" was born in Caroline, County on November 25, 1936 to the late Ruth Wright. He was called to external rest on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at Envoy Westover Hills Healthcare, Richmond, Virginia. Junebug was raised and grew up in Caroline, County and was educated in the Caroline, County Public School System. He retired...

Mary Ellen White

Mary Ellen White

Sep 22, 2012

Sister Mary Ellen White was born April 29, 1939 to the late Alberta Harrison and Thomas Steward in Petersburg, Virginia. Mary was called home to be with the Lord on September 22, 2012 at Mary Washington Hospital. She received her education at Edgehill, Virginia.She accepted Christ at an early age and joined St. Stephens Baptist Church, King George, Virginia. She...

James Edward Johnson

James Edward Johnson

Sep 15, 2012

James Edward Johnson of Hustle, Virginia departed this life on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Bowling Green Health Care Center. He was born August 25, 1930 to the late Joseph and Everline Johnson.He attended public school in Essex County, Virginia. He was baptized and became a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Hustle, Virginia at an early age."Edward" as he...

Vernard Winslow

Vernard Winslow

Sep 13, 2012

Vernard Winslow affectionately known as "Duke" or Vernakins" was born on August 8, 1963 to Essie King and the late Robert Lee Winslow.Thursday evening, September 13, 2012 God called our fun loving loved one home. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; Blessed be the Name of the Lord (Job 1:21)Vernard accepted Christ at an early age. He...

Linwood Newman

Linwood Newman

Sep 9, 2012

Linwood was baptized at an early age. He worked as a Custodian. He enjoyed going to church, watching tv, playing cards, listening to the radio, especially blues music.Linwood leaves to cherish his two daughters, Lisa Davis of Oxon Hill, MD and Bernice D. Brown of Colonial Beach, VA; one sister, Jean Newman; one brother, Lepies Newman, Jr. both of Colonial...

Franetta A. Davis

Franetta A. Davis

Sep 9, 2012

And I heard a voice from heaven saying, "Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on." "Blessed indeed," says the Spirit," that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!" Revelation 14:13 Franetta Ann Shepherd Davis was born July 10, 1946, in Caroline County, Virginia to Deacon George and Deaconess Agnes...

Barbara A. Johnson

Barbara A. Johnson

Sep 4, 2012

Barbara Ann Young Johnson, Church Leader, Community Advocate succumbs at her Hustle, VA residence on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 after a long illness. Mrs. Johnson, daughter of the late Helen and William Oliver Young, was married to Franklin L. Johnson.For 72 years Barbara was a wonderful daughter, devoted wife and mother, a loving sister and aunt. To other relatives, neighbors,...

Evelyn M. Holmes

Evelyn M. Holmes

Sep 2, 2012

Evelyn Moorman Holmes was born on October 25, 1937, at Freeman's Hospital in Washington, DC, to the late Nellie Bishop and Herschel Moorman. Evelyn departed this life peacefully on September 2, 2012, surrounded by her loved ones. Evelyn met Lesley Holmes while attending Bowie State University. They fell in love and united in holy matrimony on February 21, 1957. Three...

Mary E Broaddus

Mary E Broaddus

Aug 28, 2012

Very quietly and peacefully our Almighty God in His infinite Wisdom, gently closed the eyes of a beloved stepmother, sister and cousin, and entered into His eternal care.Mary Ethel Holmes Broaddus was born July 30, 1919 the daughter of the late Mary Holmes Wake; she passed away, August 28, 2012. Ethel was an active member of the First Mount Olive...

Martha H. Cheeks

Martha H. Cheeks

Aug 18, 2012

Mrs. Martha H. Cheeks went peacefully home to be with the Lord on August 18, 2012 at 10:26 p.m. at the Washington Hospital Center. She was born on October 8, 1926 to the late Campbell Lee and Eva Holmes Hill in Newtown, Virginia. She attended the King and Queen Training School. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior...

Melvin Lee

Melvin Lee

Aug 16, 2012

A Time To Be BornMelvin was born no November 29, 1921, in Shumansville, Virginia. He was the Son of the late Maude and Matthew Lee.A Time To Learn and A Time To ServeHe received his education in Caroline County. He joined Mt. Tabor Church at an early age and remained an active member after relocating to Fredericksburg, and Alexandria, Virginia....

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