Obituaries

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,...

Jun 26, 2019

Sally Lozell Carter Williams was born on October 13, 1926 to Mr. and Mrs. William and Esther Carter in Lent, Virginia. She attended Mt. Olive Elementary School and at a young age, she helped make the most delicious soup in the school’s kitchen on a pot -bellied stove. She also got up early some Fridays to make homemade fudge which...

Jun 2, 2019

May 31, 2019

Pansy S. Bumbrey moved from this earthly life to her eternal rest on May 31, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was the last child born to the late Edward and Addie Scranage on August 25, 1930. She was joined in matrimony to William Bumbrey on February 8, 1948 and with this union God blessed them...

May 20, 2019

Margaret P. Johnson entered into eternal rest and peace at Sentara Hospital – Woodbridge, VA on Monday, May 20th, 2019 surrounded by many of her loved ones. She was born in Owens, VA on August 7, 1934 to the late Charles H. Pryor and Queen Esther (Dunlop) Pryor. Married 64 years to the late Theodore Roosevelt Johnson, Jr., this union...

May 18, 2019

Strephon Lamont Rollins, affectionately known as “MANN’ OR ‘STREPH’, 48 of Fredericksburg, VA was born on January 19, 1971 and departed this life on Saturday, May 18, 2019. “MANN” received his education in the Caroline County Public School System. At a young age, he was baptized at Shiloh Baptist Church in Port Royal, VA. Strephon was employed for almost ten...

May 15, 2019

Deonta Christopher Carter was born November 5, 2000 in New Rochelle, New York. He was one of five children. Booman lived a portion of his young life in Spotsylvania, Virginia. He began his schooling at Riverview Elementary. At the age of eight he moved to King George, Virginia where he attended school. Booman loved to play video games. He had...

May 11, 2019

George Davis King, the first born son of three boys and three girls to the late Issac H. and Alice M. King in King and Queen County, Va., departed this earthly life on May 11, 2019 in Sacramento, California. At an early age, George Davis accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior, and he joined the Jerusalem Baptist Church, where...

Apr 26, 2019

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 Mary Alice Green was born on November 29, 1935 to the late Henry and Josephine Jones in Westmoreland County, VA. On Friday, April 26, 2019, God whispered to Mary Alice to come home. Affectionately known as Alice, she received her education...

Apr 20, 2019

Betty Jean Royal was born on August 26, 1956 to the late Mary C. Pinchback and Moses Wiles in Pittsylvania County, Va. She attended primary school in Danville, Va. The family relocated to Washington, D.C. in 1970 where she attended D.C. public schools. She would later go to a city funded secretarial school. From there she was able to gain...

Apr 16, 2019

Carl Edward “Shorty” Young, departed this life on April 16, 2019, after a short illness at his home in Newport News, Virginia at the age of 62. He was the son of Mary Young Williams and the late James Shelby Young. Carl attended and graduated from Bowling Green Senior High School in 1976 where he played baseball during his time...