Obituaries

Feb 3, 2020

Charles Rudolph Holmes was born to the late Herbert & Estelle Holmes on October 15, 1945 in Essex County, VA. God called him home to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, February 3rd, 2020. Charles was preceded in death by his two sisters Gladys Berry and Mary Holmes, three brothers; Herbert, Andrew and Nathan Holmes. At an early age,...

Jan 29, 2020

Deacon Russell Benjamin Jones was born to the late George Thomas and Elizabeth Rebecca Jones on April 30, 1937 in Spotsylvania County, VA. He departed this life and now rest in peace with the elders on January 29, 2020 at Culpeper Health & Rehabilitation Center. At an early age, he was baptized and became a member of the Second New...

Jan 23, 2020

Christopher Antonio “Flip” Johnson was born on November 1, 1988 in Fredericksburg, VA to Martha A. Johnson. He accepted Christ as his personal savior at an early age, and was baptized at Antioch Baptist Church in King George County, Virginia. He received his education in the King George County and Prince George’s County Public school system. Christopher was most recently...

Jan 14, 2020

Melissa Ann Covington-Adams, affectionately known as “Lisa,” was born March 3, 1965 in Fredericksburg, VA. She was the beloved daughter of the late Frank Edward Covington Sr. and Mary Louise Dobbins-Covington. On June 26, 2003, Melissa was joined in holy matrimony to David L. Adams. Melissa was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. She was a very gentle,...

Jan 11, 2020

Jan 9, 2020

William “Willie” Hunaford Culley was born April 16, 1946 to the late Edna (Culley) Scroggins and James Buckner. He attended Stafford County Public Schools. Willie worked most of his life as a skilled plumber. He would also take his sons on many job sites with him and taught them the trade. He loved and lived for the outdoors. His favorite...

Dec 16, 2019

Susie W. White, 90, of King George passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019. She is survived by two sons, Robert White, and Arthur White, Jr. with whom she resided.

Dec 14, 2019

Harold Paul Blaze, 73, of Ruther Glen passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Evelyn Blaze; two daughters, Shantay Blaze Henderson and Latoya Blaze; two brothers and three sisters.

Nov 30, 2019

Nov 22, 2019

Willett Carter, daughter of the late William and Susan Carter, departed this world on November 22, 2019. Willett was born in Fredericksburg, VA on June 7th, 1962. Willett graduated from Stafford High School in 1980 and went on to attend James Madison University and also Strayer University. Willett worked as a data analyst for RACSB and did volunteer work at...

Nov 21, 2019

John Ray Murray, Jr., affectionately known as “Big John”, “CC”, “Country” or “Boo” was born December 29, 1976, to the late Patricia Ann Holmes. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Patricia Ann Holmes, and adoring grandmother, Rita Inez “Mousie” Nelson Holmes and grandfather, Aubrey Holmes. On Thursday, November 21, 2019, at 3:29pm, surrounded by his family &...

Nov 20, 2019

Dennis C. Jones affectionately known as DJ “Lil Woody” was born March 24, 1961 to the late Isabel H. Jones and Daniel L. Jones in Fredericksburg, VA. Dennis accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at MT. Olivet Church in Washington, D.C. Dennis received his formal education in Great Mills Maryland and graduated from Great Mills High School...

Oct 20, 2019

Rosa Ann Clark, 77, of King George passed away on October 20, 2019. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Raymond M. Clark; three children, Michelle Clark, Raymond A. Clark, and Troy Clark; two bonus children, Deon Clark and Ninochika Twitty; two siblings; Mary Brooks and Martha Barclay; two siblings-in-law, Rev. Thomas Barclay and Lillie Stewart; and two daughters-in-law,...

Sep 25, 2019

Sep 20, 2019

Helen Campbell Brown, daughter of the late Lilly Pearl Campbell, entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 20, 2019 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home. At an early age she joined Antioch Baptist Church and accepted the Lord as her personal savior. Later in life she started attending Union Bethel Baptist Church with her husband for Bible Study and Sunday School....

Sep 2, 2019

“And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.” Revelations 14:13 Althena Harris stepped into the dawn of a brand new day as she answered the call of the Lord...

Aug 27, 2019

On August 27, 2019, Ida Mae Jackson quietly entered into eternal rest with her heavenly father. She was born February 28, 1924 to the late Arthur L. and Nannie Pryor Tyler of Dahlgren, VA. She attended the Edgehill Training School in King George County, VA. On August 2, 1947, she married Clarence P. Jackson of Dahlgren, VA. Happily with God’s...

Aug 14, 2019

James Leonard Fortune Sr., affectionately called Len, was born to Jannie and Eleanor Fortune on May 5, 1950 in Essex County, VA. He peacefully departed from his earthly life on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 while surrounded by family. Len received his education through the Essex County Public School system and graduated with the class of 1969. He was baptized at...

Jul 25, 2019

Mae Nancy Rankins, 66, of Hustle passed away on July 25, 2019. She leaves to cherish her memory; four children, Nancy, Dennis (Mellonie Rankins), William and Keith; two sisters, Fannie Rankins and Mabel Harvey (Rev. Lester Harvey); six grandchildren; and a host of loving cousins and friends.

Jul 13, 2019

Curtis Eugene Roy was born on April 27, 1956 to the late Robert Roy, Jr. and Mary Jones Roy. He attended Essex County Public Schools and immediately entered the work force after graduating from high school. He worked for several companies to include Jackson’s Masonry, Centex Simpson General Contractors, White’s Packing Meat Industry, and Motions Control. After years of working,...