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Elbert Richard Sampsell
Oct 4, 2016
Sampsell, Elbert Richard, 88, of Hopewell died Oct. 4, 2016, after an illness. He was predeceased by his first wife, Nora Lee Adcock Sampsell; daughter, Paula Shapiro; parents, Charles and Mary Sampsell and his siblings. He is survived by his wife, Betty; daughter, Pamela (David) Feibish of Richmond; granddaughter, Ashley (Zachary) Morris of Atlanta; grandson, Justin Shapiro of Shanghai, China...
Nellie Pearl Mckinley
Oct 1, 2016
MCKINLEY, Nellie Pearl, 80, of Hopewell passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Everett and Amy Messenger. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Richard McKinley; her children, Lorena Shumate, Richard McKinley, Robert McKinley (Donna); grandchildren, Kelly Coward, Daniel Shumate, Heather McKinley, Brittani Heare (Jonathan), Robert D. McKinley and 8...
Frank Solesbee
Sep 27, 2016
Franklin Eugene Solesbee, 76, of Prince George passed away at his residence on Tuesday, September 27, 2016. He was the son of the late Eugene and Elizabeth Glass Solesbee and was preceded in death by his sisters, Barbara Cabaniss, Lois Goodwin, Shirley Wellington and brother, James "Butch" Solesbee. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Sarah Ellis...
Deborah Evanko
Sep 21, 2016
Deborah "Debbie" Evanko, 59, of Hopewell, passed away on Wednesday September 21, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband; David Evanko and a son; Jonathan M. Evanko. Debbie was employed at John Randolph Hospital as a Nurses' Aid and retired after 17 Years of dedicated service. She is survived by her son; Christopher "Chris" Evanko, mother; Marjorie Garrison,...
James Solesbee
Sep 12, 2016
James A. "Butch" Solesbee, 63, passed away on September 12, 2016 at his residence in Hopewell. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene A. and Elizabeth Glass Solesbee and his sisters, Barbara Cabniss, Lois Goodwin and Shirley Wellington. Butch is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Betty Solesbee; his son, David Solesbee (Joan); step-daughter, Arlene Brown...
Dennis Stewart
Aug 26, 2016
Dennis Lynn Stewart, 62, of Hopewell passed away at his home on Friday, August 26, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Dennis is preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Thelma Rickman Stewart and his niece, Blair Stewart. He is survived by his brother, Keith Allen Stewart and wife, Patsy; nephew, Keith Allen Stewart II and wife, Tina; nieces,...
Wallace Keener
Aug 13, 2016
Wallace S. Keener, 89, of Hopewell went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 13, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents the late William Thomas and Frances Robinson Keener; sister, Beverly Doeg and six month old infant sister, Betty. Wallace is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Jewel McLean Keener; his children, Alan Keener,...
Sarah Briggs
Aug 9, 2016
Sarah I. Briggs, 79, of Hopewell went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Wilson M. and Edna Mae Wright. Sarah is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 51 years, Jack Briggs; sister, Martha McCoy and a great grandson. She is survived by her daughters, S. Darlene Shelton...
Gladys A. Berry
Aug 7, 2016
BERRY, Gladys A., 89, of Hopewell, VA went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 7, 2016. She was the daughter of the late John C. & Winifred Ammons. Gladys is predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Otis N. Berry; a son, David L. Berry and her sister, Christelle Melvin. Gladys is survived by her daughter, Jean Blankenship;...
Mary Perry Harper
Aug 7, 2016
Mary Magdalene Perry Harper, 87, departed this earthly life on August 7, 2016. Mary was residing in Arlington, TX at Avalon Memory Care Center at the time of her passing. She was born in Greenville, NC on August 28, 1928 to the Reverend Jonah Griffin Perry and Mary Nobles Perry, she attended high school in North Carolina and later in...
Joe B. Tate
Jul 25, 2016
Joe Burke Tate, Sr., 94, of Hopewell went to be with the Lord and his wife on Monday, July 25, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Sarah Jessee Tate; a son, John Tate and his loving wife of over 60 years, Elizabeth Tate. Joe is survived by his sons, Joe Tate Jr. (Mary) and James...
John David Compton
Jul 25, 2016
John David Compton, Sr. (Big David, Loverboy, DUCK) 58, peacefully passed away at his home Monday, July 25, 2016. Born on August 13, 1957 in Prince George (Petersburg), VA where he was a lifelong resident. He was the son of the late Eldon (Ikie) Compton and was also preceded in death by his brother, Larry Compton and grandson, Kaleb Hubbard....
Dorothy Bresnyan
Jul 7, 2016
BRESNYAN, Dorothy Rose, 75, passed away at her residence on Thursday, July 7, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. She is the daughter of the late Dorothea Rowan and Howard Dickerson, Jr. and is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Bresnyan. Dorothy is survived her daughters, Sharon Fatcher, Karon Jones and Jennifer Michel; grandchildren, John Fatcher, Tiffany Mecleary,...
Violet Lawson
Jun 25, 2016
Violet Ruth Lawson, 71, of Hopewell went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 25, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jake and Mary Dykes, two brothers and two sisters. Violet is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Tommy Lawson Sr.; her son, Tom Lawson Jr.; grandchildren, Hannah Katherine, William Andrew, Zoe Sophia Lawson;...
Elizabeth Blair Stewart
Jun 23, 2016
Elizabeth Blair Stewart, 31, of Hopewell, passed away on Thursday June 23, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Mary Elizabeth Warren Stewart. Elizabeth was a member of Nazareth Lutheran Church of Hopewell. She was an avid bowler and loved meeting people. It was often said that Blair never met a stranger. She is survived by her father, Keith...
Julian Neal
Jun 21, 2016
Julian Neal, 73, of Prince George passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents Marcus and Annie Homolik Neal. Julian is survived by his son, Kevin Neal and caregiver and friend Robbie Lyden. Julian was an employee of Allied Signal and Firestone for over 35 years. The family will receive friends on Sunday,...
Alma Wray Davis
May 5, 2016
DAVIS, Alma Wray, 83, of Prince George passed away May 5, 2016. Alma was born in Hopewell but lived most of her life in Prince George County. She was a long time carrier for the Hopewell News before retiring. Alma was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mamie Wray, her husband of 45 years, Ralph A. Davis, Sr....
Emma Margaret Minor
Apr 15, 2016
Emma Margaret Minor, 96, of Prince George went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 15, 2016 after a brief illness. She was born in Hopewell, VA on January 9, 1920 to Andrew and Eva Kovalick. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Charles Minor, Jr.; daughter, Jeanette Fulcher and sisters, Mary Kei, Josephine Balazik, Katie Janosik...
Muriel Joyce Harris
Apr 3, 2016
Muriel Joyce Scott Harris, 92, of Hopewell passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016. Born in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, she was the daughter of Bernard and Winifred Scott. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Peter Scott; her husband, Claude "Simp" Harris, Jr. and her oldest son, Ray Scott Harris (Sandra). Muriel is survived by her daughter,...
Freeman Lester Tennant
Apr 2, 2016
F. Lester Tennant, 90, of Hopewell went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Asa and Icie Moore Tennant and his son, Elver Howard Lane Jr. Lester is survived by his loving wife, Agnes Virginia Tennant; his daughter, Jean Emory (Milton); grandchildren, Lauree Emory Lee (Joe), Kelly Emory Tanner, Cody...
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