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Lula T. (Phelps)  Turner

Lula T. (Phelps) Turner

Apr 7, 2015

Lula Lucile Phelps Turner "Mrs. T", 90, of Crewe, passed away, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. She was the widow of the late Raymond Turner. She was also preceded in death by her parents Walter Justice and Lula Profitt Phelps, brothers George, Jesse, Gene, and a sister Margaret. She was actively involved in Crewe Wesleyan Church for over 50 years....

Easter Christine Austin

Easter Christine Austin

Mar 27, 2015

Easter Christine Austin, 87, of Crewe, passed away, Friday, March 27, 2015. Mrs. Austin was preceded in death by her husband William "Bill" Austin. Surviving are her children, Ronald Austin and wife Marlene of Glen Allen, Connie Penland and husband John of Hampton, Billy Austin and wife Beverly of Crewe, Barbara Bruner and husband John of Vinton, VA and...

Joyce Gracie Williams

Joyce Gracie Williams

Feb 1, 2015

Joyce "Gracie" Temple McKinney Williams, 77, of Blackstone, Passed away, Sunday, February 1, 2015. Surviving are her husband, Eugene Williams, her children, Carolyn Lynch and husband William of Burkeville, Conway E. Williams and wife Dana of Blackstone, and Loretta Hanks of Farmville. 14 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren Mrs. Williams was a wonderful and loving mother. She was preceded in...

Alice J. Miller

Alice J. Miller

Jan 23, 2015

Alice Jones Miller peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord on January 23rd, 2015 surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Nottoway County, Virginia on October 27th, 1927, to the family union of the late Alpheus and Margaret Jones.  To that union, five children were born Edna, Russell, LeBlon, Othella, and Alice.  Her three brothers and one sister...

Dorothy P Carter

Dorothy P Carter

Dec 11, 2014

Dorothy Parsons Carter, age 86, of Lewis Center, OH, formerly of Charlotte Court House, VA, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2014. She is survived by a son, Ernest Grey Carter, and his wife, Julie; three grandsons; a sister, a brother, and numerous nieces and nephews. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, L. E. Carter; a sister,...

Braheem R Saunders

Braheem R Saunders

Mar 27, 2014

An obituary is not available at this time for Braheem R Saunders. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Lauraine E. (Edmonds)  Gentry

Lauraine E. (Edmonds) Gentry

Feb 8, 2014

Lauraine E. Gentry departed this life to be with the Lord February, 8th, 2014. She was born June 8, 1934, in Wythe County, VA to the late Richard L. and Mary Ann Stoots Edmonds. She was predeceased by her parents and brothers, Everette Edmonds, Pete Edmonds, and Chuck Edmonds. She is survived by her husband Robert H. Gentry (Bobby),...

William David Mathis

William David Mathis

Nov 15, 2013

William David Mathis, age 83, of Victoria, VA passed away Friday, November 15, 2013. He is survived by five sons, Robert Mathis, William F. Mathis, and wife Joyce, David Mathis, Timothy Mathis, and wife Terry, Kenneth Mathis and wife Heather; two daughters, Gail Cameron and husband Donald, Carolyn Wriston and husband Joe; thirteen grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren. He was...

Dorothy Mills Boose

Dorothy Mills Boose

Oct 13, 2013

On the evening of October 13, 2013, in Richmond Virginia, Dorothy Boose, surrounded by her family surrendered all and entered through the prestigious gates of Heaven and heard the words: "Well done my good and faithful servant." Dorothy was born on February 6, 1945, to the late Robert Lee Mills and Edith Reynolds Mills in Radford Virginia. She was...

Tracey Alonzo Jackson

Tracey Alonzo Jackson

Jun 6, 2013

Tracey Alonzo Jackson was born to the late James Taylor, Sr. and the late Delno Jackson Miller on February 22, 1964.  He attended and graduated from Cumberland County High School in 1983. He furthered his education at Norfolk State University.  Tracey was employed as a lineman at Dominion Virginia Power from 1986 to 2009.  From there he was employed...

Christopher Todd Shumaker

Christopher Todd Shumaker

Jan 11, 2013

SHUMAKER, Christopher Todd, 40, went to be with the Lord January 11, 2013, in Gloucester, Virginia. Family and friends may be received at Bennett Funeral Home in Mechanicsville from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 16. A memorial service will be held at Bennett Funeral Home at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 17. A graveside service will follow at...

Catherine Loretta Holt

Catherine Loretta Holt

Jan 2, 2013

Catherine Loretta Holt, 78, of Powhatan, widow of Theadore H. Holt, died January 2, 2013. She is survived by her life partner, Ralph Greene; one daughter, Loretta Adams; two brothers, Ray and Donnie Scott; two sisters, Dolly Brobst and Elizabeth Amos; three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a devoted friend Delores Holt. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2...

Timothy D Shapiro

Timothy D Shapiro

Dec 8, 2012

An obituary is not available at this time for Timothy D Shapiro. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Devron L. Delaney

Devron L. Delaney

Nov 7, 2012

n Wednesday, November 7, 2012, God decided to call one of His faithful servants, DEVRON LAMONT DELANEY home to glory. Devron, the first child of four children, was born on August 30, 1967, to Jean C. Delaney and the late George Fowlkes, Jr. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Branches Runn Baptist Church, where he served...

Celeste Annette Lowe

Celeste Annette Lowe

Oct 1, 2012

Celeste A. Lowe, 47, of Powhatan, died October 1, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Eddie H. Lowe; son, Kevin Pallett, Jr. of Powhatan; step-children, Amber Lowe, Hunter Lowe; maternal grandmother, Marjorie Miller; aunt, Jean Winn both of Mississippi; brother Charles Tibbs, Jr. of Arizona; sister, Geneva Salter of Powhatan; three nieces and three nephews; and one granddaughter,...

Avis Hurt Branch

Avis Hurt Branch

Sep 2, 2012

MRS. AVIS HURT BRANCH departed peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, September 2, 2012, at Johnston Willis Hospital, Richmond, Virginia. Daughter of the late Willie Hurt, Sr. and Eva V. Hurt, she was born on September 20, 1942, in Nottoway County, Virginia. Mrs. Branch received the Lord Jesus Christ as her savior at an early age and was baptized...

Virginia Gertrude Lowe

Virginia Gertrude Lowe

Jun 17, 2011

Virginia Gertrude Worrell Lowe, 78, of Farmville went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 17, 2011, surrounded by family and friends. She is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years, John Hardy Lowe, son William "Bill" Lowe of Farmville, sister, Geneva Webb of Radford, granddaughters, Sarah Tomlinson and husband, Eric of Forest, and Lori Capers of...

Donald E Shapiro

Donald E Shapiro

May 24, 2011

An obituary is not available at this time for Donald E Shapiro. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Timothy Wayne Foster

Timothy Wayne Foster

Dec 5, 2010

Timothy Wayne Foster of Chase City, Virginia, passed from this life peacefully in his sleep at his home on Sunday, December 5, 2010. He was born to James Monroe and Edna Adams Foster on May 31, 1960, in the state of Georgia. He was 50 years old. He was preceded in death by his father, three brothers, James Vernon,...

Leona Mayhew

Leona Mayhew

Oct 9, 2010

MAYHEW, Leona D., of Chesterfield, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2010. Surviving is her husband, Alva "Jim" Mayhew. Her remains rest at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where the family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Tomahawk Baptist Church, 12920 Hull Street Rd. A...

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