Obituaries

Andrew E. Rock

Andrew E. Rock

Dec 7, 2010

Andrew E. Rock born April 5, 1954 to the late John D. Rock and the late Mary Ferguson died December 7, 2010 at the Reteat Doctor Hospital Richmond, Virginia. He is predeceased by his parents.He leaves to cherish his memory, two sons Ethan and Daniel Rock both of the Dominician Illands, one daughter Tammy Gail-Smith of Alexandria, Virginia; two brothers...

Alice Lillian Foster

Alice Lillian Foster

Dec 1, 2010

Alice Lillian Foster born January 20, 1942 to the late Annie Lee Queen and the late James Turner, died on December 2, 2010 at Virginia Medical Center in Arlington, Virginia. She is predeceased by her husband, Adolf Foster and her daughter, Sybil Foster; her parents, James and Annie Turner; her two brothers, William Culley and Carol Queen; her sister Edna...

Nellie R. Saunders

Nellie R. Saunders

Nov 15, 2010

Nellie Ruth Saunders, daughter of the late Joe Wilson, and the late Nora Small Robinson was born May 16, 1923 in Bacon County, Georgia, was called to come home by the Lord on November 15, 2010 after short illness.Nellie moved to New York, where she worked in domestics. While in New York, she met and married the late Vertis (Bicky)...

Lorenzo Starr 'Eddie' Ford, Sr.

Lorenzo Starr 'Eddie' Ford, Sr.

Nov 10, 2010

Lorenzo Starr Ford, Sr., affectionately known as Eddie was born March 22, 1951 in Spotsylvania, Va to the late Sarah Elizabeth Ford and the late Herbert Byrd, he is also preceded indeath by his grandparents George W. Ford and Dorothy M. Ford. Eddie Ford was united in Holy matrimony to Otelia L. Canada on January 10, 1971. To this union...

Bessie  L. Feaster

Bessie L. Feaster

Oct 22, 2010

Bessie Lee (Jones) Feaster departed this life to join her savior on October 22, 2010, at her residence surrounded by loved ones.Bessie L. Feaster was born to the late George Thomas and Elzabeth Rebecca Jones in Spotsylvania County. Mrs. Feaster attended schools in Spotsylvania County before they were segregated. Bessie was a longtime in-home nurse and also worked at Martin's...

Glorine E. Buckner

Glorine E. Buckner

Oct 13, 2010

Glorine Elizabeth Buckner, affectionately known as "Glo", departed this life on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland. She was 63 at the time of her passing.Glo was born on December 8, 1946 to the late Richard "Dick" and Mary "Elizabeth" Buckner in King George, VA. She was the oldest of their seven children. She received her education and graduated...

Franklin E Johnson

Franklin E Johnson

Oct 13, 2010

Franklin Eugene Johnson was born April 28, 1949, in King George, Virginia to the late John H. Johnson and Margaret M. Johnson. He departed this life after a short illness on October 13, 2010.He was joined in holy matrimony to Vernice D. Jordan on August 21, 1976. From this union was born two daughters; TaVonia M. and Tangela M. Johnson.Frank...

James Ollie  Alsop

James Ollie Alsop

Oct 4, 2010

On Monday, October 4, 2010, James Ollie Alsop entered into eternal rest at his home in Newtown, VA. He was born March 18, 1921 to the late James and Lucy Alsop. Brother Ollie was preceded in death by his first wife, Frances G. Alsop and one son, William Alsop.As a young lad he joined the First Mount Olive Baptist Church...

Mary Jane Shanklin

Mary Jane Shanklin

Sep 18, 2010

Mary Jane Shanklin daughter of Amanda Bundy and the late Robert Washington, Sr. was born on September 13, 1950 in King George, Virginia; departed this life on September 18, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond, Virginia.Mary Jane attended the King George County Public Schools. On September 16, 1989 she married Winfield Shanklin, who preceded her in death.She was an...

Martha L. Lee

Martha L. Lee

Sep 16, 2010

Martha, born January 9, 1925 went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 16, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Melvin and Emily Fortune Johnson of Caroline County, Va. She received her formal education from the public schools of Caroline County.Martha accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Ebenezer Baptist Church; Supply, Va. Martha...

Mallie F. Fortune

Mallie F. Fortune

Sep 13, 2010

Mallie Fortune daughter of the late Ernest and Sara Fortune, born on November 17, 1914 in Hustle, Virginia, departed this life on Monday, September 13, 2010 at Belvedere Nursing Home in Chester, Pennsylvania. Mallie joined Mt. Olive Baptist Church at a very young age; in her early teens she journeyed to the northeastern states to find life for herself. She...

Franklin  Eugene White

Franklin Eugene White

Sep 3, 2010

Franklin Eugene White son of the late David Stepney and Lois White departed this life on Friday, September 3, 2010 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital, at age 56.He leaves to cherish his memories six brothers Wayne White; Wayne Stepney; Keith Stepney; Kenneth Stepney; David Stepney, Jr.; and Michael Stepney, and six sisters Nora Stepney; Deborah Stepney; Lisa Harris; Georgia Elam; Deloris...

Deborah  G.  Grant

Deborah G. Grant

Aug 29, 2010

Deborah Gillean Grant, daughter of the late Rev. Ellis Fortune and Evelyn L. Fortune; was born March 9, 1959, departed this life on Sunday, August 29, 2010 at her home after battling a brain tumor for the past two years. She was preceded in death by her brother Ellis Pierre Fortune and her sister Talaya Fortune.Deborah attended Spotsylvania County schools...

Mary Alice Cooper

Mary Alice Cooper

Aug 27, 2010

Mary Alice Purce-Cooper was born in Caroline County, Virginia to the late Fred and Mary Purce. She was the third of eight children. From her first marriage to Charles Dobbins a daughter, Arlene Dobbins was born and preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were three brothers, John Purce, Freddie Purce, Charles Purce and one sister, Julia Purce.Mary...

Earlene Patricia Johnson

Earlene Patricia Johnson

Aug 4, 2010

As we celebrate the life of our beloved one, Earlene Patricia Johnson, we do so with very fond memories. The value of life cannot be measured by longevity alone, but in ones love, and the impact upon the lives of others.Earlene Patricia Johnson was born June 3, 1963 to the proud parents Shirley Ann and George A. Johnson. Earlene slipped...

Dea. James Henry Bland

Dea. James Henry Bland

Jul 31, 2010

Deacon James H. Bland, son of the late John Arthur Bland and Sarah Grimes Bland, was born July 20, 1919 in King George, VA. He departed this life on July 31, 2010.James was united in holy matrimony to a strong Christian woman, Clara B. Scranage for 34 years until her death in 1975. He was also preceded in death by...

Elsie Lavern Clatterbuck

Elsie Lavern Clatterbuck

Jul 27, 2010

On July 27th, 2010, Elsie Lavern Clatterbuck, Our beloved "Mother", The Queen of Our Heart, The stabilizer of our family, The Giver of Love, The Proverbs 31 woman drifted into eternal sleep at the age of seventy five.Born in King George County, Virginia on April 17, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Thelma and Clarence Burroughs.She attended Cardoza...

Roger Lee Wood

Roger Lee Wood

Jul 26, 2010

Roger Lee Wood of Fredericksburg, VA, formerly of Halifax, VA was born on January 20, 1948, to the late Willie and Edith Powell Wood. Roger departed this life early Monday morning July 26, 2010 at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville, VA. He was educated in the Halifax County Public Schools and later relocated to Washington, DC Metropolitan area. He was...

Nannie J. Jackson

Nannie J. Jackson

Jul 24, 2010

Nannie J. Jackson was born in Caroline County, Virginia on March 19, 1915. She was educated in Caroline public school system. Nannie joined St. John’s Baptist Church at an early age excepting the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal savior.In the year of 1939, she was united in holy wedlock to the late James A. Jackson, Sr and from this...

Simon L.  Alsop

Simon L. Alsop

Jun 15, 2010

Simon Lewis Alsop was born in King and Queen County, Virginia on July I, 1923, to the late William Aaron and Bessie Vessels Alsop. He departed this life on June 15, 2010. "AI" as he was affectionately known, joined the Jerusalem Baptist Church in Sparta, Virginia at an early age and continued this affiliation throughout his life. After graduating from...

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