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Alice Browder Walker
Oct 29, 2017
Alice Browder Walker, 103, formerly of Hopewell, Virginia, died October 29, 2017. Born March 28, 1914, to the late John Thomas and Eva Browder of Petersburg, VA. Alice was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Owen S. Walker. A resident of Hopewell for 64 years before she moved to Woodbridge, VA, residing with her daughter and son-in-law....
Peggy Belton Young
Oct 20, 2017
Peggy Belton Young, 72, of Disputanta passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, the late Jesse and Arbutus Webb Belton; a son, Jerry L. Young; brother, Jesse Belton, Jr and sister, Mary Belton Smith. She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 55 years, Ronald George Young, Jr.; her sons, Richard...
Robert Richardson Emory
Oct 3, 2017
On October 3, 2017, Robert Richardson Emory, Sr. died peacefully surrounded by his family's love in his apartment at McCarthy Court, New Bern, NC. He was born in Surry County, VA on October 6, 1920 and lived there until he left to attend Randolph Macon College in Ashland, VA where he earned a B.S in Chemistry. After college he moved...
Margie G Cole
Sep 3, 2017
Margie Gardner Cole, 85, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roland and Sallie Harris Joyner; son, Johnny Jr; sisters, Mary Warren and Dorothy Freeman; brother, James Joyner and her loving husband of over 60 years, Stancil Cole. Margie is survived by her children, Patricia Hilliker, Beverly Smith (Bob), Butch Cole (Sue),...
Charles Allan Bradley
Aug 27, 2017
Charles Allan Bradley, 74, of Hopewell went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 27, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Jewel Neace Bradley; a brother, David Bradley and an infant sister, Nancy Bradley. Charles is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Ethel Bradley; sons, Charles "Allan" Bradley, Jr. (Sharon) and Brian...
John Wesley Powell
Aug 17, 2017
John Wesley Powell, 77, of Hopewell went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 17, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents the late Hubert and Rosa Asycue Powell. John is survived by his sons, Wesley Powell and John G. Powell; sister, Elizabeth Greene; brother, Hubert Powell and several extended family members and friends. John worked for...
Wilson Gene Thompson
Aug 10, 2017
Wilson "Gene" Thompson, Sr., 81, of Prince George passed away on Thursday, August, 10, 2017 at his residence surrounded by the loving presence of his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Forrest Eugene and Nancy Kay Thompson and his loving wife of 57 years, Velma Ann Thompson. He is survived by his son, W. "Bubba" Thompson, Jr....
Robin Joy Harlow
Aug 2, 2017
Robin Joy Harlow, 63, of Colonial Heights passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, John Elliotte Harlow, Sr. and Flossie Fishel Harlow; her step-mother, Esther Henderson and a sister, Marie H. Bell. Robin is survived by her son, Brandon Leigh Harlow; four furry grand babies; her sister, Loretta H. Moneymaker and husband,...
James Emmett Williams
Jul 28, 2017
James Emmett Williams, 69, of Prince George passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017. He is preceded in death by his mother, Violet Johnson Williams. He is survived by his daughter, Tracey Williams Hearington and husband, Joe; his son, Jay Williams; grandchildren, Maelee Hearington, Emma Hearington, Brooke Pritchett; great grandchild, Briley; father, James Hargrave Williams; sister, Patsy Williams Giaras and...
Frances Markham Brinkley
Jul 24, 2017
FRANCES MARKHAM BRINKLEY, 94, OF HOPEWELL, WIFE OF THE LATE REV. RICHARD L. BRINKLEY, SR. BECAME AN ANGEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ON MONDAY, JULY 24, 2017. SHE WAS BORN IN BEDFORD COUNTY TO THE LATE CHRISTOPHER C. MARKHAM, SR. AND LOVEDAY GLADYS MARKHAM ON MARCH 17, 1923. SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER SISTERS, MARY ALICE COOK,...
James Bobby Taylor
Jul 18, 2017
James L. "Bobby" Taylor, Sr., 79, of Hopewell became an angel of the Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. Bobby was born in Bedford County to James Loving Taylor and Alma Leigh Lewis on September 29, 1937. He was preceded in death by both parents and an infant daughter, Terry Lynn Taylor. He is survived by his loving...
Frances Emory
Jul 6, 2017
Frances Parker Emory On July 6, 2017, Frances Parker Emory died peacefully surrounded by her family's love at Carolina East Medical Center. She was born in Hopewell, VA, February 27, 1926 and lived there most of her life. Frances and her husband Bob moved four years ago to McCarthy Court, New Bern, NC to be closer to family. She was...
Sandra Maxine Myers
Jul 5, 2017
Sandra Maxine Myers, 75, of Petersburg went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Marion and Cora Mae Smith Sturkey and a brother, Fenneson Wayne Sturkey, Sr. Sandy is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, George Henry Myers, Sr.; her daughters, Wanda Cherubini (Charles Sr.), Betty Myers-Knight,...
Jack Violette
Jul 2, 2017
Jack Vernon Violette, 71, of Hopewell passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Ettie Aultman Violette; a sister, Sandra Arms; brother, Harvey "Butch" Violette, Jr. and step mother, Granny Annie. He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Betty Jo Yeary Violette; daughters, Meredith Emory...
Delmer Boyd Chandler
Jun 16, 2017
Rev. Delmer Boyd Chandler, Sr., 73, of Hopewell, passed away on Friday June 16, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virley Willie Chandler, Sr., and Georgie Marie Spangler Chandler and a brother, Buddy Chandler, Jr. Rev. Chandler was a member of The Association of International Gospel Assembles, Inc. and was an ordained minister for 50 years. He...
Edward Wisneski
Jun 13, 2017
Edward Victor Wisneski, Jr, 72, of Prince George went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mable Peiffer Wisneski. Ed is survived by his soulmate and best friend of 26 years, Nadine Lewis; his daughters, Kristi Williams (Skip Keyser) and Carol Wisneski; the mother of his daughters,...
Alonza Lee Jackson
May 23, 2017
Alonza Lee Jackson, Sr., 97, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. During his last days he was surrounded by family full of love and laughter. Alonza was born November 26, 1919 in Tin City, N.C. He was one of 13 children born to Alonzo and Minnie Jackson. Alonza was fortunate enough to fall in love...
Marilyn Ann Mulkey
May 11, 2017
Marilyn Ann Blalock Mulkey, 66, of Hopewell passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her father, Paul C. Blalock. Marilyn is survived by her sons, William Ronald Mulkey (Jessica) and Paul Michael Drake; grandchildren, Katherine, David, Bobby, Cathy and Abby; mother, Doris L. Blalock; sister, Carolyn Asbill; brothers, Doug and Andy...
Hun Che Chan Yam
May 4, 2017
Hun Che Chan Yam, 86, formerly of Harrisonburg, VA, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017, in Hopewell, VA. Mrs. Yam started Golden China Restaurant with her husband, Lai, in Harrisonburg in June of 1972. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lai Luen Yam, and son, Yee Wai Yam. She is survived by three sons: Yee Wong Yam and...
Jerry Frank Andrs
May 3, 2017
Jerry Frank Andrs, 84, of Chester went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Karel and Anna Sempaur Andrs and four siblings. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of over 60 years, Gloria Clark Andrs; his children, W. Dean Andrs, Allen F. Andrs (Kristin), Brenda A. Wallace (Ronnie),...
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