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Petersburg Leaders Flounder for Solutions Amid Violence PETERSBURG

BY CAROLYN DAY PRUETT LNNUSA.com

PETERSBURG- Shootings have become an almost daily occurrence across Petersburg. The violence has intensified over the past few months, increasing at an alarming rate throughout the spring. Just this week, four people were shot in two different locations in one night. With rising crime and rising shooting deaths and injuries, what are elected officials and leaders doing to stem the flow of blood onto Petersburg’s streets?

State leaders have taken some action. Governor Glenn Youngkin visited Petersburg to discuss the issue with city and state leaders in a closed meeting on Monday, May 9th. Governor Youngkin pledged support from his office as well as the aid of Virginia State Police, who

will supplement the Petersburg Police Department in patrolling the city. Other state agencies will also support the effort to reduce violence in the city, including Criminal Justice Services, the Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security, and the Attorney General’s Office.

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specifically to address the rising crime and violence occurring in cities like Petersburg across Virginia.

The Violent Crime Task Force will be made up of representatives from the Governor’s Office, the Attor-

ney General’s Office, Virginia State Police, the Department of Public Safety and Homeland Security, and both the Department of Juvenile Justice and the Department of Criminal Justice. They are tasked with recommending strategies that can be implemented in the Commonwealth that will help reduce the prevalence of violent crime. Those measures can be from a legislative perspective, an administrative perspective, or an executive perspective, according to Governor Youngkin’s office.

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“There’s a couple things that we can do,” said Miyares. “Every single major metropolitan area is down, a lot of this is we just don’t have enough officers on the street.” He also outlined a program that could help address the problem statewide.

“We are pushing for Project Ceasefire to specifically target towards violent offenders using guns in the commission of a violent crime.

It worked very effectively getting very violent offenders off our streets.”

Petersburg’s General Assembly representatives have both issued statements on the recurring violence in the city. Senator Joe Morrissey, who attended both the city press conference about the shootings and the meeting with Governor Youngkin, suggested two steps to help curb the violence: the creation of recreation facilities in each ward for evening and weekend youth activities to keep kids off the streets, and

the funding of a summer jobs program that would partner with local businesses to hire kids to work throughout the summer months.

In a statement to LNN, Delegate Kim Taylor said that it saddened her to see young people as both victims and perpetrators and that she would work with the Governor to create a comprehensive plan to address the violence. During the Petersburg meeting with Governor Youngkin, both state representatives discussed increasing state funding to Petersburg PD. Locally, Petersburg officials have announced some steps they plan to take or have taken to combat the prevalent violence. They include programs targeting Petersburg’s youth such as an internship program that would allow teens to see the inner operations of local government during the summer months.

The Police Department announced that it would be reimplementing the Police Athletic League to engage and mentor kids across the city. Other options discussed include recreation facilities and public pools that offi-

PUBLIC NOTICE A Roundtable Discussion on Confronting Violence in Our City will be held on Monday, May 23, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., in the Petersburg Public Library Event Center, 201 W. Washington Street, Petersburg, VA. The event will be hosted by Mr. Kenneth L. Pritchett, Petersburg City School Board Chair, and Mayor Samuel Parham. Educator, Ms. Terri Smith, will serve as moderator. The roundtable is open to the public, and may also be attended virtually at the following link, which will be made available on the meeting date at Roundtable Discussion - Confronting Violence in Our City (May 23, 2022 at 6 PM). Questions for the panel may be submitted at the following link Questions for the Roundtable Panel.

cials believe will provide safe places for young people to socialize.

Other measures are more restrictive. On Tuesday, May 17th, city council members voted to push the city curfew for those underage from 11pm to 10pm.

Police Chief Travis Christian suggested an even earlier curfew for the summer months- 8pm- but Virginia State Code would not allow it.

“The state code only allows [the curfew] to be expanded an hour on each side of what we currently have in our city code,” explained City Attorney Anthony Williams.

On Monday, May 23rd, Mayor Sam Parham and School Board Chair Kenneth Pritchett will host a roundtable discussion with a panel made up of officials, citizens, and youth at 6pm at the Petersburg Public Library.

So far, the steps being discussed and implemented primarily focus on youth in the city- those under the age of 18. But little has been said about how to address perpetrators who are over the age of 18. A review of the documentation released

by Petersburg PD shows that out of eight shootings where a suspect was apprehended, seven of them were allegedly perpetrated by a suspect over the age of 18. Only two of the suspects announced by police were juvenile, both connected to the same shooting.

At the same Tuesday council meeting where the curfew was changed, over $64,000 was spent to install ten new stop signs in the city in the name of public safety; however, no money for recruitment or retention of officers for the understaffed police department struggling to respond to the violence was discussed.

Also missing among these actions by local officials are immediate solutions to the problem of violence facing Petersburg. Youth and social programs take time to make a difference, but the violence is occurring right now. City officials may have some clarity in addressing youth violence in the city, but violence among adults remains a murkier issue with no clear solutions proposed by city leaders.

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Personal Property Values Hike Affecting Local Residents PRINCE GEORGE

BY ADRIENNE WALLACE FOR LNNUSA.com

PRINCE GEORGE– Taxpayers feel like they can’t get a break as they juggle a higher cost of living, skyrocketing gas prices, and food charges more than double at the register in some cases.

Personal property value hikes are only adding to that stress on families and those living on fixed incomes.

Those values could increase by 25 percent, with some vehicles rising as much as 50

percent.

“This is a statewide valuation increase due to low interest rates on both new and pre-owned vehicles, strong demand and low inventory, worldwide chip shortage, and inflation,” Commissioner of Revenue Darlene M. Rowsey explained. “Prince George County utilizes the Clean Loan value in the NADA guide to value vehicles annually. The Prince George County Board of Supervisors sets the tax rate annually after advertising for and holding a public hearing.”

Prince George County residents will see the changes on their 2022 Personal Property bills. The Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office worked with the Board of Supervisors to assist with the increases.

The following actions were approved by the Board of Supervisors: • The Personal Property tax rate has been reduced from $4.25 per $100 to $3.90 per $100.

• The license (county decal sticker) fee has been ELIMI-

NATED on all property.

• The due date has been changed to June 24, 2022.

• There is a waiver of penalty and interest of zero percent for all payments received on or before August 31, 2022.

The Board passed an emergency ordinance in an effort to give taxpayers a break during what is an increasingly stressful economic time.

“Hopefully those actions will assist the taxpayers and alleviate some of the burden,” Rowsey said.

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Defendant Found Guilty in 2021 Murder PETERSBURG STAFF REPORT LNNUSA.com

PETERSBURG- According to court records, 54-year-old Jimmy Lee Merhout of Chesterfield has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the case of 74-year-old Petersburg resident Willie Noise, III. In addition, Merhout was found guilty of the use of a firearm in a felony, 10 counts of shooting at the victim during the incident at Patton

Park, and perjury.

On June 6th, 2021, a shooting occurred between the two men after an earlier altercation between them on the same day at the same location. Merhout was reported to have returned within a few hours of the confrontation, leading to gunfire between Merhout and Noise.

Noise died at the scene from wounds to the neck and torso. Merhout also sustained multiple gunshot

Jimmy Lee Merhout wounds and was transported to a nearby hospital.

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Willie Noise, III face sentencing on June 23rd in Petersburg Circuit Court.

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Hopewell Makes Call on M&T Tax Increase More Public Input Shows Support for Rate Hike

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BY CHAI GALLAHUN LNNUSA.com

HOPEWELL— Hopewell City Council postponed their decision on increasing the machinery and tools tax rate from its regular council meeting on Tuesday, May 10th until a special meeting held on Thursday, March 12th. Representatives of the major industrial plants in the city had attended that Tuesday meeting, expressing their opposition to a hike in the M&T tax rate. But three citizens voiced their support of a tax increase on machinery and tools at the Thursday meeting, adding another layer to council’s discussion of the possibility.

During the public comment portion of the consideration, the city clerk read aloud those opinions in support of an increase via submitted letters from the three citizens.

The first letter was from Reverend Betty A. Hobbs, a resident of Ward 3. She pointed out that the industries in the city had not had a tax increase since 2003, and that they also receive a tax rebate.

“It is past my understanding of how this could actually happen,” said Hobbs. “My taxes have increased significantly in the last 19 years, and to think that they would not have needed to be increased as much if the M&T taxes had increased accordingly. Your votes should be based on what is best for your wards and not on your own personal preferences.”

Hobbs continued, “While the plants do not want taxes to go up, my question to them would be: If the taxes are not raised, and the city raises the taxes of the residents, are you going to increase the paychecks of your employees so that they are able to pay the higher taxes? I don’t think so.”

The next letter was from Sandra Brosch of Ward 5, in which she stated that she was astonished to learn that industry had not had a tax increase since 2003.

She asked, “Just how many times have Hopewell citizens, both real estate and personal property —and Hopewell businesses— taxes been raised since 2003?”

“This is not acceptable,” stated Brosch. “We need a

YES vote on this matter.”

Ward 3 resident William Butler pointed out that industry has enjoyed a stable M&T tax rate for almost 20 years- along with a 30 percent rebate on those taxes for almost 10 years. Butler highlighted that because of industry’s rebate, they actually only pay a tax rate of $2.135.

“Upping the M&T tax rate to $3.10 will mean an increase of five cents for all local businesses, however, with its rebate, industry’s M&T tax rate rises only 3.5 cents,” Butler explained in his letter.

From that analysis he concluded that 20 years without an industry tax increase was a good run, stating, “I wish I could go 20 years without a tax increase.”

“A 1.6 percent tax rise is not unreasonable, even if based solely on 20 years of inflation,” said Butler.

“Industry should not balk.

After all, industry has been favored with almost a decade of rebates. Their M&T bill is 30 percent less than their local business peers, and a five cent increase is in reality only a 3.5 cent increase.”

Butler closed, saying, “Indeed, it is rather disingenuous for multimillion dollar industrial operations with 30 percent rebates to suggest that it cannot tolerate a 3.5 cent raise in its M&T tax rate while at the same time local business peers tolerate a five cent increase.”

With the additional comments reflecting a different aspect of the public’s opinion, Hopewell’s councilors prepared to make a decision on the matter, a decision that could not be delayed any longer according to Hopewell Commissioner of the Revenue Debra Reason. “The Machinery and Tools does have to be decided [tonight],” Reason told council earlier in the meeting. “We have to have a Machinery and Tools rate tonight; that I have to have, that’s imperative.”

Ultimately, Councilor Deborah Randolph (Ward 1) made a motion to increase the machinery and tools tax rate of $3.05 cents to $3.10 per $100 value for the 2022 calendar year. The motion passed 5-1, with Councilor Janice Denton (Ward 5) voting against the increase.

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Council Spends to Target Speeders PETERSBURG

BY CAROLYN DAY PRUETT LNNUSA.com

PETERSBURG- At its Tuesday, May 17th meeting, Petersburg city council took action and dipped into the city coffers in the name of public safety. Despite the alarming number of shootings in recent months, the issue they were spending money to address was speeding.

Council members have debated the installation of new stop signs and other traffic-related actions in previous council meetings. The installation of ten new stop signs at a cost of $64,060 was on the agenda for the May 17th meeting, but the motion ultimately made by Councilor Charlie Cuthbert was far more extensive than just stop signs. The Ward 4 councilor proposed three additional new stop sign locations on top of the ten originally proposed in the agenda. But his motion also directed the City Manager to respond to citizen petitions about traffic issues by conducting traffic studies within 60 days of receipt of the complaint, potentially a significant increase in his workload. The City Manager was also directed to prioritize crosswalks in need of repainting throughout the city and to ensure they are repainted by November 2022, with a budget of

$100,000 to do so.

Other components of the extensive motion included directives to the City Manager to use his best judgement to determine whether to place additional speed limit signs on the streets where new stop signs were being installed; to use his best judgement to determine whether to replace the battery-operated speed display sign on South Sycamore near the I-85 overpass with a solar-powered speed display sign; and to present to city council in June a report on the potential installation of photo speed monitoring devices in school zones throughout the city to record anyone breaking the speed limit.

The motion tabled a previous proposal to decrease the speed limit from 25 mph to 20 mph on streets where speeding is a “special problem” until citizens sub-

mit a petition to change the speed limit on a particular street.

During discussion of the motion, Ward 1 Councilor Treska Wilson-Smith pointed out that the official recommendation from staff in the Public Works and Utilities Department conflicted with Cuthbert’s proposal.

“Public Works has informed Council on numerous occasions that speed studies should be completed by traffic engineers before installing STOP signs and STOP signs shold not be used for speed control,” the recommendation states.

The Public Works and Utilities Department also recommended that traffic studies be completed before new stop signs are installed, but council chose not to follow that normal procedure except where state law forced the issue. In a previous council discussion

of the proposed stop signs, Public Works staff pointed out to council that the intersection of Graham Road and Pine Ridge Road was a dangerous location for a stop sign; drivers travelling west and descending the hill on Graham Road cannot see the intersection, stop sign, or any stopped vehicles because of the overpass that obstructs their view further down the street.

Despite these warnings and recommendations from the staff hired to handle such issues, council opted to move forward with what they thought was best, voting to approve the motion with only one, Wilson-Smith, voting against it (Councilor Annette SmithLee was absent from the meeting).

Councilor Arnold Westbrook pointed out during the discussion that the total cost associated with the motion needed to be updated to reflect the three additional stop signs added to the list by Cuthbert, but no total cost with those additional expenditures was provided to the public during the meeting. The average cost of the nine stop signs that do not require a state-mandated traffic study is $6,245.67; based on that calculation, the total for the three additional signs can be estimated between $15,000 and $20,000 on top of the original $64,060.

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CH Offers Higher Cost for Convenience COLONIAL HEIGHTS

BY CRAIG RICHARDS LNNUSA.com

COLONIAL HEIGHTS– Handicap parking spaces throughout the city are the most convenient spots available for a reason. Our fellow citizens that face legitimate challenges are afforded the opportunity of easier access to businesses, offices, and medical facilities.

The first handicap parking space was established in Delaware in 1955. In 1968, the Architectural Barriers Act was established, creating federally mandated handicap accessibility guidelines which included special spaces, signage, and lowered curbs for wheelchair access.

Those efforts have made the handicap designated parking spaces a universally recognizable and understandable part of American culture. And that win has enabled many fellow citizens the opportunity to have easier access to facilities crucial to their day-to-day activity.

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or ordinance comes a select group of individuals willing to ignore it. In the case of the City of Colonial Heights, ignoring inside the city limits just became a bit more costly.

City council voted to increase the minimum fine for illegally parking in a designated handicap parking space from $100 to $250.

On Tuesday, May 10th, the city council discussed the amendment to city code sections 273-37 and 273-41

during a first reading held that night. Acting Chief R. L. Ruxer, III shared stats on the citations and summons issued for the illegal parking infractions.

In 2019, the Colonial Heights Police Department issued 192 citations and 94 summons. Ruxer explained that due to the effects of COVID-19 on public activity, 89 citations and 39 summons were issued in 2020. But just as the pandemic was lifting so

were the numbers for 2021: 131 citations and 5 summons.

Citations are issued for cars parked illegally in the designated spaces. Summons are issued when the driver of the vehicle is present at the time the violation is being addressed.

Councilor Robert Wade made a motion to move the minimum to $500 stating that, “A lot of people are taking advantage of this… we should really come back to where we protect those citizens who need this service.” While not opposed to a fine for a handicap violation, Councilor John Wood expressed concern over the amount of the fine. “$250 for a parking violation is a bit steep,” he said.

Council ultimately opted for the lower fine, but the increase from $100 is still a sharp one. At this point the Colonial Heights City Council has made one thing clear: those willing to illegally park in a handicap space will also find it necessary to tip the city $250 for the unnecessary convenience to do so.

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PGCPS Selects Mrs. Shawn Holt as 2022 Division Teacher of the Year PRINCE GEORGE MEDIA RELEASE PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PRINCE GEORGE- Mrs. Shawn Holt, a physical education teacher at William A. Walton Elementary School has been selected as Prince George County Public Schools’ 2022 Teacher of the Year. The Teacher of the Year honor recognizes the educators whose efforts help support the instructional and socioemotional needs of the children of Prince George County.

Teaching at Walton Elementary, Mrs. Holt served an important role in the lives of students as they returned to in-person learning following the nearly two years of hybrid learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Upon their return, Mrs. Holt helped students rekindle their love of physical education and being active with their classmates. She also helped them regain lost learning and fostered emotional connections during their return to campus, many of whom had been away from their educational homes since March of 2020.

Mrs. Holt has been part of the Prince George County Public Schools family for 21 years, teaching at N.B. Clements Junior High School

William A. Walton physical education teacher Mrs. Shawn Holt was named Prince George County Public Schools’ division Teacher of the Year during the May 16, 2022, Prince George School Board meeting.

for 18 years before transitioning to Walton Elementary, serving their community for the last three years. She has been teaching for a total of 30 years.

“I am blessed beyond measure to be part of the Walton staff,” Holt said. “I truly feel undeserving because I want everyone at Walton to be honored in this way.

It takes everyone at Walton working together for the love and support of our students to help our Eagles learn to fly and soar. Every day at Walton, we work together! I thank the Lord for allowing me to be part of a school and school division that loves our students and supports each other in helping all of our students meet their full potential.”

“Mrs. Holt is an exceptional educator and we are honored to have her as Walton Elementary’s

2022 Teacher of the Year,” Walton Elementary School Principal Chrystal Barnwell said. “During Mrs. Holt’s three years at Walton, I have observed that she radiates passion and a zest for learning that is reflected in how she communicates with her students, and how they respond to her instructional delivery. She is always researching and employing instructional methods that intrigue and inspire her students. Mrs. Holt productively supports and collaborates with her colleagues, offering sound advice that undoubtedly transforms instruction and support. She also takes time out to build a sense of community in our learning environment.”

When asked about a special memory from the 2021-22 School Year, Holt reflected on an interaction with a young student.

“I was leading my 2nd graders in a warm-up. Little Sophia raised her hand in the middle of the warmup and said, ‘Mrs. Holt, I want to be a P.E. teacher just like you when I grow up,’” Holt shared. “Her smile and sincerity melted my heart! Just knowing that my students not only enjoy our P.E. classes but are inspired to want to continue to positively impact future generations in education is rewarding.”

“We are proud to celebrate Mrs. Holt as our Division Teacher of the Year,” Superintendent Dr. Lisa Pennycuff said. “Our teachers play a significant role in helping our students return to a sense of normalcy in their lives during these extraordinary times. As we welcomed all of our students back to class, teachers like Mrs. Holt were there with welcoming smiles as our children returned to learning. Through their efforts, they helped our children not only regain lost learning, but thrive in their educational journey. We are thankful to Mrs. Holt and each of our Teacher of the Year award recipients for supporting the children of Prince George County, our true north.”

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TEACHER OF THE YEAR FROM PAGE 10 George School Board, I congratulate Mrs. Holt on being selected as Prince George County Public Schools’ Division Teacher of the Year, and all those recognized across the division,” Prince George School Board Chairman Chris Johnson said. “The last two years have presented challenges to educators as they adapted to new methods of teaching and engaging students in-person and virtually. As we returned to in-person learning this school year, Mrs. Holt and her colleagues were instrumental in supporting our students’ educational and emotional needs. Our board appreciates Mrs. Holt and all of our Teacher of the Year recipients at each of our schools.”

Annually, PGCPS’ schools and support facilities select their Support Employee and Teacher of the Year following a nomination and selection process in late winter. These men and women are then entered for potential selection as the division’s Support Employee or Teacher of the Year later in the spring. During the Monday, May 16th, Prince George School Board meeting, the following teachers and instruc-

tional team members were recognized as Teachers of the Year at their respective locations: • Kristen Schwalm, L.L. Beazley Elementary School • Jennifer Mallory, David A. Harrison Elementary School • Karen Pannill, North Elementary School • Sarah Foote, South Elementary School • Shawn Holt, William A. Walton Elementary School • Laura Tarnaski, J.E.J. Moore Middle School • Brittany Watson, N.B. Clements Junior High School • Bonnie Vedomske, Prince George Education Center • Sydnee Turner, Prince George High School Our community is invited to learn more about our Teacher of the Year award recipients by visiting the district’s website and reading profiles showcasing each educator. They can be found by visiting http://www.pgs.k12.va.us/apps/ news/.

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Petersburg Hires New HR Director PETERSBURG STAFF REPORT LNNUSA.com

PETERSBURG- On Thursday, May 19th, the City of Petersburg announced that it has hired a new Director of Human Resources. LaKishah White brings twenty-three years of HR experience to Petersburg, where she will take over control of the HR department beginning on Monday,

May 23rd.

White was most recently System Director for Bon Secours Mercy Health System in Richmond, but she is no stranger to Petersburg.

“I look forward to contributing to the growth in Petersburg and working with the City team on talent acquisition, employee engagement and relations, compensation, benefits, and strategic planning,” said White. “I gradu-

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“Driving” for the Arts

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BY CRAIG RICHARDS LNNUSA.com

QUINTON – Eighteen teams of four teed it up at the Brookwoods Golf Course on Friday, May 13th.

Those golfers were not deterred by the challenge of a looming storm; they were facing down a much more oppressive foe- funding for local students to experience the arts more fully.

According to a 2019 report from Forbes magazine, the arts have been systematically squeezed out of public schools. Art, design, music, and drama were once compulsory subjects; but today, fewer students are choosing to take such courses as electives.

School officials have refocused efforts- and funds- on developing socially driven subjects and mandatory testing with a keen interest in test scores, creating an increasingly alarming deficit in funding art and music classes and teachers. This in turn has created a vacuum in the educational system for exposing students to more creative learning.

Enter the James River Ball Patrons Committee.

Founded in 1964, a group of women in the Hopewell community dedicated themselves, their time,

and their energy into raising funds to bring arts and music enhancements to the programs for Hopewell City Public Schools. Those ladies birthed a program that has since raised over $350,000 and given it to Hopewell City Public Schools. Two ladies of the original sixteen that founded the organization remain with the JRBPC today.

The golf tournament, the first fundraiser of 2022, was an important part of continuing the mission of the organization. “All the funds raised from the event go directly to the Hopewell City Schools’ arts and music programs and the Audrey Eliades Memorial Scholarship,” said Debbie Marks, JRBPC Co-chair.

Marks said that while a cocktail party is expected for this year and next year, the organization is excited about celebrating their 60th anniversary in 2024 and see the return of their signature event, the James River Ball, which fell victim to the recent pandemic.

Two local representatives attending the event spoke on the impact that would be lost without the JRBPC. “You’d have a lot less funding that’s being done for the arts programs,” said Hopewell Vice-Mayor Johnny Partin. He also believed

it would create a void in a crucial part of students’ education.

Delegate Mike Cherry said the JRBPC is a tremendous asset to the community. “I

think there are a lot of shortcomings that they fill the gap for,” he said, adding that he is grateful that they are part of the community.

While school systems across the nation continue to defund the arts, the James River Ball Patrons Committee continues to enhance those same programs for the students in the Hopewell School System, ensuring that the arts are indeed alive and well in the Wonder City.

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PETERSBURG- The Petersburg Cavaliers were able to maintain their position as the number one team in the East Coast Basketball League this past weekend. The Cavs faced off against the Rowan County Bulls on the Bulls’ home turf on Saturday, May 14th. Petersburg was able to fend off the Bulls’ attempts to run down the number one seed in the league, defeating them 129

to 120.

The Cavs’ Bernard Alston led with 38 points and 4 assists. Tavon Mealy sank 28 points, Elijah Moore 21 points, TaShaun Taylor 18, and Waymond Wright 16 points for the game. The Bulls’ Jamee Jackson led the game overall with 42 points. The Cavs will travel to the Hickory Hoyas court on Saturday, May 21st for a final away game before returning to the ‘Burg the first weekend in June for round one of the Playoffs.

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Education Report Finds Sliding Education Performance, Lowered Standards in Virginia MEDIA RELEASE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

RICHMOND, VA – On Thursday, May 19th, Governor Glenn Youngkin received the Department of Education’s report “Our Commitment to Virginians: High Expectations and Excellence for All Students.” The education report builds upon Governor Youngkin’s direction in Executive Order One issued on his first day in office.

The Governor affirmed his guiding principles to address troubling data trends and outlined policy recommendations to restore excellence in education in Virginia.

“Virginia’s public schools have long enjoyed a reputation for academic excellence,” said Governor Youngkin. “But the data in this report demonstrates that Virginia’s student achievement gaps are disturbing and cannot be ignored.

This report documents a clear and sobering lesson on the consequences for students when state leaders lower academic standards and dismantle accountability.”

The 33-page report from the Department of Education details how state policy choices and priorities over the last decade have resulted in lower student achievement in reading and mathematics, wider achievement gaps, reduced transparency, and eroding parent confidence in the Commonwealth’s public schools.

Key findings in the report include the following: • Virginia now has the lowest

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Governor Glenn Youngkin delivers remarks after the release of the education report in the Patrick Henry Building on Thursday, May 19, 2022.

proficiency standards in reading and mathematics in the nation, resulting in the wide “honesty gaps” between the performance of students on state Standards of Learning tests and performance on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP).

• Despite statistically significant declines in the reading performance of Virginia students on the 2019 NAEP and on state assessments, the Board of Education voted in 2020 to lower the proficiency standard on all elementary, middle school, and high school SOL reading tests.

• The Board of Education’s Standards of Accreditation — once an accountability model for other states — now de-emphasize

grade-level proficiency in reading and mathematics and mask wide achievement gaps.

• Pre-pandemic results from college entrance examinations taken by 2019 Virginia high graduates show wide disparities in college readiness, especially in mathematics.

• Last fall, 42% of Virginia second-graders scored below the benchmark on the Commonwealth’s early literacy screening assessment.

• Homeschooling increased by 56% in 2020-2021 as the parents of 59,638 school-age children chose not to send their children to public schools. Despite the return to in-person instruction this year, the parents of 55,769 students

chose homeschooling over enrolling their children in a public school.

In addition, 5,828 students have transferred from Virginia public schools to in-state private schools since the beginning of the 20202021 school year.

“I want to stress that this report is not an indictment of our teachers, principals, and other school leaders.

They have worked tirelessly over the last few years under extraordinary conditions and circumstances,” said Superintendent Jillian Balow. “But local decision-making inevitably reflects priorities and policy choices determined at the state level. I am committed to working with CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

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EDUCATION REPORTS FROM PAGE 14 Governor Youngkin, the state Board of Education, and the General Assembly to reorder Virginia’s K-12 priorities, raise expectations for all of our students, and create an accreditation system that is transparent, honest, and that prioritizes grade-level proficiency.”

The report also identifies Governor Youngkin’s guiding principles in

education that will guide the work of his Administration in restoring excellence in education: • Establish and maintain high expectations for students, schools, and ourselves.

• Advance parent and teacher empowerment to best serve students in partnership.

• Demand zero-tolerance for discrimination in education and beyond.

• Foster innovation in all education environments.

• Provide transparency and accountability so that each child is seen and receives what they need to succeed.

• Ensure post-secondary readiness so that all learners can succeed in life.

• Protect and nurture freedom of speech and inquiry to ensure every student is taught how to think, not what to think.

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“The future prosperity of our Commonwealth depends on how well we prepare our students,” said Governor Youngkin. “Working alongside parents, teachers, and policymakers, we will restore excellence in education and ensure that all students have access to quality education opportunities that prepare them for success in our workplaces, our communities, and our democracy.”

Budget Still in Limbo; Youngkin Still Optimistic STAFF REPORT LNNUSA.com

Governor Glenn Youngkin is “cautiously optimistic” that Virginia lawmakers are moving closer to finalizing a state budget. In an early morning interview with WRVA Richmond’s Morning News host John Reid, the Governor addressed the question that’s been looming over the capitol throughout the spring: can the House of Delegates and State Senate reach a budget agreement?

“I continue to be frustrated by the pace,” the Governor told Reid. He then outlined how the state budget is tied heavily to other key issues such as education, health, and public safety.

The proposed budget also contains tax cuts for everyday Virginians, such as the elimination of the grocery tax, doubling the standard deduction for citizens of the Commonwealth, and

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suspending the gas tax during the 2022 summer months to provide relief amidst record high fuel prices.

The tax cuts would be possible because of multiple large surpluses

in the state coffers, according to Governor Youngkin; however, the two chambers of the General Assembly must reach an agreement in order to move forward, an agreement that has been unreachable so far this spring.

“I am cautiously optimistic that we’re nearing the end here,” he assured Reid. “And we have leadership on the Senate and the House side that have been working, and I fully expect them to deliver a budget here soon. If they don’t, then Virginians suffer.”

To hear the complete interview, visit audacy.com/newsradiowrva.

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H O P E W E L L P O L I C E AC T I V I T Y R E P O RT ON 05/10/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO JRMC FOR A REPORTED ASSAULT. OFFENDER FIRED SHOT, HITTING VICTIM AND CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY. ON 05/12/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 500 BLK OF CABIN CREEK DR FOR A REPORTED BURGLARY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED RESIDENCE, POSSIBLY VIA UNSECURED SLIDING DOOR, AND STOLE FIREARM. ON 05/12/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3000 BLK OF TRENTON ST FOR A REPORTED BURGLARY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED RESIDENCE

BY KICKING REAR DOOR AND STOLE MULTIPLE ELECTRONICS AND FIREARM. ON 05/15/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 400 BLK OF E BROADWAY FOR A REPORTED BURGLARY. OFFENDERS ENTERED RESIDENCE BY KICKING REAR DOOR AND STOLE GAME SYSTEM AND SAFE WITH CASH. ITEMS RECOVERED NEARBY AND RETURNED. ON 05/10/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 400 BLK OF S MESA DR FOR A REPORTED NARCOTIC VIOLATION. KNOWN OFFENDER WAS FOUND TO BE IN POSSESSION OF NARCOTICS. PETITIONS PENDING. ON 05/10/2022, POLICE MADE CONTACT WITH A WANTED SUBJECT IN THE 200 BLK OF S 8TH AVE. SUBJECT WAS

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CONFIRMED WANTED, FOUND TO BE IN POSSESSION OF NARCOTICS AND WAS ARRESTED. ON 05/12/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 400 BLK OF S 9TH AVE FOR A REPORTED NARCOTICS OFFENSE. KNOWN OFFENDER WAS FOUND TO BE IN POSSESSION OF NARCOTICS & AN ILLEGAL FIREARM & WAS ARRESTED. ON 05/15/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1400 BLK OF BROADWAY FOR A REPORTED WEAPONS OFFENSE. KNOWN OFFENDER WAS FOUND TO BE WANTED, IN POSSESSION OF MULTIPLE NARCOTICS AND AN ILLEGAL FIREARM AND WAS ARRESTED. ON 05/15/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2600 BLK BERRY ST FOR A REPORTED WEAPON OFFENSE. KNOWN OFFENDER WAS FOUND TO BE IN POSSESSION OF AN ILLEGAL FIREARM & ILLEGAL NARCOTICS & WAS ARRESTED. ON 05/10/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 400 BLK OF S 21ST AVE FOR A REPORTED ASSAULT. DURING ALTERCATION, KNOWN OFFENDER STOLE KEYS. WARRANTS OBTAINED. ON 05/13/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1400 BLK OF TERRACE AVE FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. KNOWN OFFENDER STOLE FIREARM FROM RESIDENCE AND WAS ARRESTED. FIREARM RECOVERED.

ON 05/14/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 5000 BLK OF PLAZA DR FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE CLOTHING, PERSONAL PRODUCTS AND FOOD FROM HOTEL. ON 05/12/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 300 BLK OF E BROADWAY FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE ALCOHOL FROM BUSINESS. ON 05/12/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 300 BLK OF E BROADWAY FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE ALCOHOL AND SHOPPING CART FROM BUSINESS. ON 05/14/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 300 BLK E BROADWAY FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE ALCOHOL FROM BUSINESS. ON 05/09/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2900 BLK OF CLARK ST FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. KNOWN OFFENDER STOLE GAME SYSTEMS FROM RESIDENCE.

ON 05/10/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 5000 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. KNOWN OFFENDER STOLE FIREARM FROM VEHICLE WHILE GETTING A RIDE. WARRANTS OBTAINED. ON 05/11/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2200 BLK OF DELLROSE DR FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE FIREARM FROM POSSIBLY UNLOCKED VEHICLE. ON 05/15/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 900 BLK OF COLONIAL CORNER DR FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE PURSE FROM UNLOCKED RUNNING VEHICLE. ON 05/09/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3400 BLK OF COURTHOUSE RD FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE UNLOCKED, RUNNING VEHICLE FROM OUTSIDE OF BUSINESS, DAMAGING VEHICLE WHILE FLEEING.

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H O P E W E L L P O L I C E AC T I V I T Y R E P O RT ON 05/14/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO SURRY AVE AND BOSTON ST FOR A REPORTED ROBBERY. OFFENDERS IN VEHICLE BRANDISHED FIREARM AND STOLE CASH FROM VICTIM. OFFENDERS LATER ARRESTED.

ON 05/14/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1800 BLK OF FREEMAN ST FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. UNKNOWN OFFENDER KICKED RESIDENTIAL REAR DOOR, DAMAGING FRAME, AND DAMAGED INTERIOR WALLS.

ON 05/14/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1400 BLK OF LEE LN FOR A REPORTED ROBBERY THAT OCCURRED AT BLACKSTONE AVE AND TRENTON STREET. OFFENDERS IN VEHICLE BRANDISHED FIREARM AND STOLE CASH, WALLET AND EARBUDS FROM VICTIM. OFFENDERS LATER ARRESTED.

ON 05/14/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3300 BLK OF CLAY ST FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. KNOWN OFFENDER DAMAGED WINDOW BLINDS, PUNCHED WALLS, BROKE HEATER AND SPRAYED FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSIDE OF RESIDENCE.

ON 05/13/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 900 BLK OF COUSINS AVE FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. OFFENDER SCRATCHED VEHICLE. ON 05/13/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1600 BLK OF HUNTINGTON CT FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. UNKNOWN OFFENDER DAMAGED RESIDENCE WITH BLEACH AND PAINT. ON 05/13/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 5200 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. OFFENDER DAMAGED VEHICLE WIRING. ON 05/14/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 4700 BLK OF WESTERN AVE FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. KNOWN OFFENDER BROKE VEHICLE REAR WINDSHIELD.

ON 05/14/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1100 BLK OF HIGH AVE FOR REPORT SHOTS FIRED. UNKNOWN OFFENDER FIRED SHOTS. NO DAMAGES OR INJURIES REPORTED. 2022000885 JORDAN PARNELL (34) of HOPEWELL INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE COCAINE,F 2022001398 TYRONE HUGHES (32) of HOEPWELL ASSAULT & BATTERY -FAMILY MEMBER,M 2022001420 MALIK GHOLSON (24) of HOPEWELL POSSESS, TRANSPORT FIREARMS

BY CONVICTED FELONS,F GRAND LARCENY,F

2022001425 KENNETH SCULTHORPE (59) of HOPEWELL UNAUTHORIZED USE OF VEHICLE,F CREDIT CARD FRAUD <$200,M

2021002285 TRIPP CAWTHORN (29) of HOPEWELL CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPON -SUBSQ OFFENSE,F IDENTITY FRAUD,F

2022001373 BRITTANY KING (32) of HOPEWELL ASSAULT & BATTERY,M

2022001361 TYLER PECK (27) of HOPEWELL ASSAULT & BATTERY -FAMILY MEMBER,M

2022001443 STEWART KERR (30) of HOPEWELL POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE I,II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE,F POSSESS, TRANSPORT FIREARMS

BY CONVICTED FELONS,F POSSESS FIREARM WHILE IN POSSESSION OF DRUGS,F OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE,M FALSELY IDENTIFY SELF TO LAW ENFORCEMENT,M MARIJUANA POSSESS/CONSUME IN PUBLIC PLACE,I CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPON -1ST OFFENSE,M UNAUTHORIZED USE OF VEHICLE,F 2022001402 TIARA WASHINGTON (27) of HOPEWELL POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE I,II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE,F INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE COCAINE,F POSSESS FIREARM WHILE IN POSSESSION OF DRUGS,F 2022001066 PHILLIP RICH (27) of PETERSBURG ASSAULT & BATTERY -FAMILY MEMBER,M ABDUCTION & KIDNAPPING,F ABUSE AND NEGLECT OF CHILDREN ENDANGERING HEALTH,F

2022001429 EARL DORSEY (30) of SOUTH CHESTERFIELD PUBLIC SWEARING OR INTOXICATION,M 2022000921 DESTINY JACKSON (26) of HOPEWELL GIVING FALSE REPORT TO POLICE OFFICER,M 2022001372 TROY ARMSTRONG (35) of HOPEWELL ASSAULT & BATTERY -FAMILY MEMBER,M 2022001378 MARCELL BRISCOE (27) of HOPEWELL POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE I,II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE,F 2022001433 KATHRYN MATNEY (28) of HOPEWELL ASSAULT & BATTERY,M

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DINWIDDIE ARREST REPORT Ryan Andrew Tobin, 30 years old of the 6200 block of Duncan Road, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on May 6, 2022 for use or display of firearm in committing felony, abduction and kidnapping, larceny, pointing, holding, or brandishing firearm, air or gas operated weapon or object similar in appearance and domestic assault.

Anthony Tyrell Taylor, Jr., 21 years old of the 25000 block of Greensville Avenue, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on May 6, 2022 for domestic assault.

Jennifer Lynne Rogers, 36 years old of the 1600 block of Fairfax Avenue, Richmond, Virginia was arrested on May 7, 2022 for entering dwelling house, etc., with intent to commit larceny, assault and battery or other felony, possession of burglarious, grand larceny and destruction of property.

Michael Junior Green, 50 years old of the 11000 block of Quaker Road, Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on May 7, 2022 for contempt by failing to appear in court.

Devlyn Thomas Hunnel, 29 years old of the 24000 block of Cox Road, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on May 9, 2022 for driving on revoked license.

Morgan C. Mengel, 27 years old of the 14000 block of Sleepy Hollow Road, Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on May 9, 2022 for grand larceny.

Daniel Isaiah Callis, 20 years old of the 5900 block of Boydton Plank Road, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on May 7, 2022 for driving while intoxicated.

Janira Renae Hubbard, 35 years old of the 9200 block of Citadel Drive, Richmond, Virginia was arrested on May 9, 2022 for failure to appear in court.

Christopher S. Thompson, 36 years old of the 24000 block of River Road, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on May 12, 2022 for larceny, credit card theft and possession or distribution of controlled paraphernalia.

Fugitives of the Week: 1976 | May 16, 2022 This week, Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers needs your help with locating the following two fugitives: Milton A. Marroquin is wanted for Reckless Handling of a Firearm and Felonious Assault.

Marroquin, 31, is a 5-foot-5-inchtall white male who weighs 145 lbs. Marroquin has brown eyes and black hair.

For more fugitives, visit our new website crimesolvers.net and hit the most wanted tab.

If you have seen one of these most wanted fugitives, call Crime Solvers (804) 748-0660, or use the p3Tips mobile app. We guarantee you will remain anonymous and could receive a cash reward up to $5,000.

Joshua Lee Chisolm is wanted for Breaking and Entering with Intent to Commit a Felony, Grand Larceny.

Chisolm, 24 is a 6-foot-tall black male who weighs 150 lbs. Chisolm has brown eyes and black hair.

You can like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @ CrimesolversCCH. I am Det. Baldwin with the Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers and these are your Fugitives of the Week.

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P R I N C E G E O RG E C O U N T Y I N C I D E N T R E P O RT S 202205090001 Assault-Simple ON 05/09/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2700 BLK OF MANCHESTER DRIVE FOR AN ASSAULT. WARRANT PROCESS ADVISED. 202205090002 DUI, Drug/Narcotic Violations, Drug Equipment Violations ON 05/09/2022, POLICE CONDUCTED A TRAFFIC STOP IN THE 4700 BLK OF JEFFERSON PARK ROAD. KNOWN OFFENDER WAS IDENTIFIED AS BEING IN POSSESSION OF ILLEGAL NARCOTICS AND PARAPHERNALIA. 202205090004 Motor Vehicle Theft ON 05/09/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 400 BLK OF SWIFT STREET FOR A REPORT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT. WHILE RESPONDING TO THE CALL FOR SERVICE, THE VEHICLE AND THE SUSPECT WERE OBSERVED. OFFENDER WAS IDENTIFIED, ARREST MADE. 202205100003 Assault-Simple ON 05/10/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 7800 BLK OF LAUREL SPRING ROAD IN REFERENCE TO AN ASSAULT THAT OCCURRED ON 05/05/2022.

CITIZEN OBTAINED WARRANT. ARREST MADE. 202205100004 Assault-Simple

ON 05/10/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 16700 BLK OF SOUTH CRATER ROAD FOR AN ASSAULT. KNOWN OFFENDER ASSAULTED VICTIM. ARREST MADE. 202205100006 Larceny-Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts ON 05/10/2022, OFFICERS RESPONDED TO THE 2000 BLK OF WATERSIDE DRIVE FOR A LARCENY OF MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE A LICENSE PLATE. 202205100007 Assault-Aggravated ON 05/10/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 12000 BLK OF SOUTH CRATER ROAD TO INVESTIGATE AN AGGRAVATED ASSAULT THAT JUST OCCURRED. UPON POLICE ARRIVAL, A VICTIM WAS FOUND WITH A STAB WOUND. INVESTIGATION DETERMINED A KNOWN ASSAILANT HAD STABBED THE VICTIM AFTER A VERBAL ALTERCATION OVER MONEY AND LEFT THE SCENE. 202205110005 Larceny-Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts ON 05/11/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2000 BLK OF WATERSIDE ROAD IN REFERENCE TO A LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER HAS STOLEN GAS BETWEEN FEBRUARY AND MAY. 202205110008 Larceny-Shoplifting ON 05/11/2022, OFFICERS RESPONDED TO THE 1900 BLK

OF COLONIAL CROSSINGS DRIVE FOR A REPORTED SHOPLIFTING. UNKNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED A STORE AND STOLE ALCOHOL. 202205110009 Assault-Simple ON 05/11/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 5000 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD IN REFERENCE TO AN ASSAULT. BOTH PARTIES CLAIMED ASSAULT AND REFUSED TO PURSUE FURTHER WITH CHARGES. 202205120002 Counterfeiting/Forgery ON 05/12/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1900 BLK OF COLONIAL CROSSINGS DRIVE FOR REPORT OF FRAUD. UNKNOWN OFFENDER ATTEMPTED TO USE COUNTERFEIT MONEY TO MAKE A PURCHASE.

ITEM WAS CAUGHT BY THE VICTIM AND GOODS WERE NOT SOLD. 202205120009 Assault & Battery - Family Member ON 05/12/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 6800 BLK OF BIRCHETT DRIVE FOR A REPORT OF DOMESTIC ASSAULT. KNOWN OFFENDER WAS IDENTIFIED AND ARRESTED FOR SAME. 202205130002 Fraud-False Pretenses ON 05/13/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 7800 BLK OF SANDY RIDGE ROAD FOR A FRAUD. KNOWN OFFENDER OFFERED SERVICES TO BE RENDERED. UPON PAYMENT, SERVICES WERE NOT RENDERED AND THE OFFENDER HAS NOT COMMUNICATED WITH THE VICTIM.

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P R I N C E G E O RG E C O U N T Y I N C I D E N T R E P O RT S 202205130004 Larceny ON 05/13/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 10000 BLK OF BLAND RIDGE COURT FOR A REPORTED LARCENY OF A TRAILER. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE A TRAILER. 202205140003 Destruction of Property ON 05/14/2022, OFFICERS RESPONDED TO THE 3800 BLK OF ROBERT E LEE DRIVE FOR DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY. KNOWN OFFENDER LOCATED AND WAS ARRESTED FOR AN OUTSTANDING WARRANT OUT OF ANOTHER JURISDICTION. VICTIM REFUSED TO PURSUE CHARGES FOR THE DAMAGED PROPERTY. 202205140004 Assault-Simple ON 05/14/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE AREA OF PUDDLEDOCK ROAD AND TEMPLE AVENUE FOR AN ACTIVE ASSAULT. THE INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE OFFENDER ASSAULTED THE VICTIM. ARREST MADE. 202205140005 Robbery ON 05/14/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 4000 BLK OF ANNE TERRACE FOR A REPORTED DISTURBANCE. KNOWN OFFENDER ASSAULTED VICTIM TO STEAL A SET OF VEHICLE KEYS.

202205150002 Abduction & Kidnapping, Assault-Aggravated, Weapon Law Violations, ON 05/15/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3400 BLOCK OF ONTARIO DRIVE IN REFERENCE TO A REPORTED ACTIVE DOMESTIC WITH SHOTS FIRED. THE INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT A KNOWN OFFENDER ASSAULTED THE VICTIM, DAMAGED PROPERTY, BRANDISHED A FIREARM AND SHOT A ROUND INTO THE RESIDENCE. ARREST MADE. 202205150006 Assault-Simple ON 05/15/2022, OFFICERS RESPONDED TO THE 6000 BLK OF OAKSHADES PARK DRIVE FOR A REPORTED ASSAULT. 202205150005 Shoplifting, Concealment, Price Alter Merchandise ON 05/15/2022 POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1900 BLOCK OF COLONIAL CROSSINGS DR TO INVESTIGATE A LARCENY. UPON POLICE ARRIVAL ON SCENE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT TWO UNKNOWN SUSPECTS (WHO WERE LATER IDENTIFIED) HAD SHOPLIFTED AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE AND LEFT THE STORE WITHOUT PAYING. RHONDA HAYCRAFT AGE 46 202205060005 PRINCE GEORGE, VA TRESPASSING

EJIYA CARSON AGE 18 202205090004 HOPEWELL, VA GRAND LARCENY MARCUS HACKETT AGE 41 202205090005 DISPUTANTA, VA VIOLATE PROTECTIVE ORDER OBSCENITY: DISSEMINATE PHOTO TO HARRASS ETC MICHAEL GUYNN AGE 32 202205110001 NORFOLK, VA VIOLATE PROTECTIVE ORDERS GLORIA SHAW AGE 74 202205100003 SPRING GROVE, VA ASSAULT & BATTERY RANDOLPH JOHNAON II AGE 39 202205100004 SOUTH PRINCE GEORGE, VA ASSAULT & BATTERY SEAN DEANGELIS AGE 40 202205120009 PRINCE GEORGE, VA ASSAULT & BATTERY -FAMILY MEMBER

JALEN PHILLIPS AGE 18 202205130003 SOUTH PRINCE GEORGE, VA ASSAULT & BATTERY -FAMILY MEMBER GRAND LARCENY UNLAWFUL USE OR INJURY TO TELEPHONE LINES SHANE GRUBBS AGE 36 202205140004 HOPEWELL, VA ASSAULT & BATTERY HUNTER DUNCAN AGE 23 202205150002 PRINCE GEORGE, VA RECKLESS HANDLING OF FIREARM BRANDISHING FIREARM ABDUCTION & KIDNAPPING DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, MONUMENTS -VALUE <$1000 DISCHARGE OF FIREARM IN OCCUPIED BUILDING ASSAULT & BATTERY -FAMILY MEMBER HOWARD STITH JR AGE 40 202205150004 FREEMAN, VA VIOLATE PROTECTIVE ORDERS

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PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS

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For the period May 9, 2022 – May 15, 2022  For the period May 9, 2022 – May 15, 2022 o 349 criminal andoother of calls service were 349types criminal andfor other types of assigned calls for service were assigned o Total calls for service: 556 o Total calls for service: 556

Police 15 1 13 2 2 6 1 6 4 127 177

Police 15 ACCIDENT ACCIDENT PROPERTY DAMAGE PROPERTY DAMAGE 1 DIRECT TRAFFIC DIRECT TRAFFIC 13VEHICLE DISABLED VEHICLE DISABLED FUNERAL2ESCORT FUNERAL ESCORT 2 HIT RUN PROPERTY DAMAGE HIT RUN PROPERTY DAMAGE 6 MVA WITH POSSIBLE INJURIES MVA WITH POSSIBLE INJURIES 1 PARKING VIOLATION PARKING VIOLATION 6 RECKLESS DRIVING RECKLESS DRIVING 4 TRAFFIC HAZARD TRAFFIC HAZARD 127 TRAFFIC STOP TRAFFIC STOP 177 TOTAL TOTAL Animal Services

Animal Services 1 11 8 1 2 3 4 30

1 ANIMAL AGGRESSIVE 11 ANIMAL AT LARGE ANIMAL AGGRESSIVE 8 LARGE ANIMAL CALL ANIMAL AT 1 CALL ANIMAL CARCASS ANIMAL ANIMAL LIVESTOCK/HORSE CALL ANIMAL 2 CARCASS 3 ANIMAL SICK/INJURED ANIMAL LIVESTOCK/HORSE CALL 4 ANIMAL WILDLIFE ANIMAL SICK/INJURED 30 TOTAL

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Felonious Assault with a Firearm: 1976 | May16, 2022

This week, the Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers program needs your help to solve a felonious assault.

On May 3, 2022, around 4:10 p.m., a felonious assault with a firearm occurred in the 5600 block of Canasta Drive in Chesterfield County. The victim was walking in the area when he was approached by two Black males who exchanged words with him. One of the suspects, who appeared to be about 30 years old and had a thin build, goatee, and cornrow-style hair, discharged a firearm near the victim, who was struck by debris.

The Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers program has released photos of the suspect in this case. To see them, visit our Facebook page or our website at crimesolvers. net and hit the “Crime of the Week” button.

If you can help solve this crime, or have information about any unsolved crime and/or wanted person in Chesterfield County or Colonial Heights, call Crime Solvers at (804) 7480660 or use the P3-Tips mobile app. We guarantee you will remain anonymous and could receive a cash reward up to $5,000.

You can like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @ CrimesolversCCH. I am Det. Baldwin with the Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers, and this is your crime of the week.

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Inaction & Distraction “Wag the dog” is a political strategy of creating a diversion from a damaging issue that officials are either unable or unwilling to address. The diversion is often attached to an emotional issue compelling individuals to not only focus on the diversion but wholeheartedly support the mission, often leaving the real damaging issue unresolved and essentially ignored.

Let’s apply this to modern day Petersburg. There is an undeniable and massive threat to the City of Petersburg – shootings!

So far immediate strategies have centered around Petersburg youth. The city intends to reestablish a popular youth athletics program, initiate tougher curfews, and get youth involved in work and government supported programs – all great ideas, but wagging the dog.

Sure, we all can get behind supporting and protecting our youth, but it’s not primarily youth violence we are facing.

In the cases of seven of the last eight shootings for which a suspect has been apprehended, the alleged perpetrator was over

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the age of eighteen. And while the emotional attachment to our area youth makes these proposed programs and curfews easy to sell to the public, they aren’t fully or accurately addressing the shooting issue because they are not fully or accurately targeting the predominant perpetrators of the recent rash of shootings - adults.

So what is city leadership doing?

In the midst of the immediate shooting crisis and in the name of public safety, the council has launched an all-out blitz on youth and promised to add more social workers as opposed to police officers. The talking points of recent press conferences and council meetings have included the reinstituting of the Police Athletic League (a great idea) and enacting a more restrictive curfew on Petersburg youth (a questionable strategy given the fact that 7 out of 8 shootings have been allegedly committed by individuals over the age of 18 and some have occurred well before sunset). Wag the Dog! And while the major crisis facing the city is shootings, the council has chosen, right now, in

this very moment of violence, to spend thousands on tackling the unrelated threat of intersections and their pressing danger to public safety- to the tune of over $60,000 for ten new stop signs.

Shouldn’t that money be redirected and used for a much more pressing and dangerous public safety issue? How naive, blind, or just utterly out of touch do you have to be to spend money, time, and resources on a series of stop signs when people are literally dying on the street?

First and foremost, it is undeniably clear that the efforts of our diminished police force and Chief Travis Christian are something of which every citizen should be proud. The Chief’s passion, professionalism, and commitment reflects in the officers who serve alongside him. This editorial is in no way a negative reflection on the Petersburg Police Department. But the PPD’s performance and ability to respond to these tragic shootings is either aided or hampered by the tools they are given by the city leadership.

Council’s strategies focus on implementing long-term solutions

to an immediate crisis – solutions that at best curb the trend, not stop it. Where is the immediate talk of funding and implementing urgent recruiting efforts for open police officer positions, not to mention the retention of current officers now as the violent war on the streets rages? Wag the dog!

If a building is on fire, the Fire Chief’s immediate strategy is not to focus on an aggressive public smoke alarm campaign. The immediate action plan is to put out the fire! In Petersburg, gun violence is rampant. We don’t need to stop traffic, we need to stop shootings.

The lack of focus on immediate solutions to the problem is a shameful failure of councilors and city leaders to fulfill their duty to the citizens. Petersburg needs strong leaders to take action now. A community cannot advance when it remains under fire.

Next week LNN USA looks at immediate and long-term strategies that have proven effective in other communities in a comprehensive strategic plan to address violence.

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FUEL THOUGHTS SENATOR FRANK RUFF

15TH SENATE DISTRICT As all fuels reach record highs, now is a good time to reflect on what are the driving factors. No one issue is doing this damage, but rather the perfect storm of the wrong government policies coming together at the same time.

Ideology First, remember that Obama supporters were quite open in their hope that gasoline should be at least $5 per gallon. President Obama did take actions that drove prices higher, but they never reached that goal. Their focus was on the belief that we should not rely on carbon-based fuel.

They believed that higher fuel costs would force drivers to switch to electric or hybrid vehicles. Their plan was working, however, not as quickly as they hoped.

Infrastructure was and remains a major challenge in rural areas.

President Trump’s ideology was far different. He believed that people should make the decision of what vehicles they should drive, not the government. Therefore, he believed that we should not focus on just one or two energy sources

but rather all of the above, including solar, wind, nuclear, and traditional carbon-based fuels. That policy drove down prices while, for the first time, making North America a net exporter of energy rather than sending American dollars to the Middle East and other areas that do not respect our values.

Current Policy President Biden, as he reversed every policy that President Trump supported, immediately shut down the pipeline to Canada.

Because oil is a worldwide commodity, this was a clear sign to other oil producing nations that prices could be raised, and they were.

Meantime, because of a nuclear disaster in Japan in 2011, some countries, most notably Germany and the United States, backed off nuclear as a power source. Likewise, the push for cleaner air made coal, a mainstay for many power plants, less attractive.

These decisions have resulted in greater demand for natural gas and gasoline from Russia and the Middle East. Now, with Russia attacking Ukraine and the Iran government toying with nuclear weapons, we are in a dangerous time and place.

Tone-Deaf President Biden’s administration has been tone-deaf and clearly out of touch

with the average American.

First, he told us that the inflation that we are experiencing is transitory; implying that prices would come down soon. His Secretary of Transportation Buttigieg stated that people should just buy electric cars. He seems unaware that these vehicles are beyond the budget possibilities of most families.

Finally, understanding that people were getting madder and madder, he announced that he would allow some leasing of federal land to exploration and drilling for oil. In doing so, he opened up far less than had formerly been available before he stopped the leasing when he became president. With less fanfare, he is charging far more to those companies that lease the property.

Likewise, he withdrew some of those options when he thought the public would not notice.

Electric Vehicles Rather than letting the public decide if, when, and how they would choose to switch or not switch to electric vehicles, he has put government’s finger on the scales to force folks to buy those vehicles. Not only has he incentivized the automotive companies to switch production, but in his failed six billion dollar ‘build back better’ legislation he proposed installing thou-

sands of recharging stations in theory across the country.

My guess is that many rural areas would be controlled by monopolies and priced as such.

Recently, a study was done in the nine counties around San Francisco. An area with a population of almost eight million people, many green focused. The study was led by retired University of California-Berkeley bioengineering professor David Rempel working with volunteers from the nonprofit organization Cool the Earth.

This is what they found: It assessed 657 electric vehicle charging plugs at 181 public stations. Only 72.5 worked properly.

These were the chargers that could fully charge a vehicle in about half an hour. Charging a typical car, which has a 247-mile range between charges, could cost $2,100 per year for 15,000 miles of driving.

A comparable hybrid gets 41 mpg, and it would cost about $1,550 in gas per year at $4.25 per gallon.

This is the type of information that should be available to you before making decisions and why government should not be deciding.

We love to hear from you!

You can reach us at Sen. Ruff@verizon.net, 434374-5129, or P.O. Box 332, Clarksville, VA 23927

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The Politics of Sound Money:

What’s at Stake

CLINT SIEGNER MONEY METALS NEWS SERVICE

An occasional critic will ask that we “stick to our lane” and limit commentary to metals and the markets. They would prefer we avoided politics.

When it comes to gold and silver, that is easier said than done.

There is no separating the metals markets from the world affairs motivating people to buy physical bullion.

Good luck to a market commentator who sets out to explain the price action over the last few weeks without acknowledging the larger, unnatural forces at work. Rampant cheating, regulatory capture, and algorithmic trading have all but divorced market prices from fundamentals such as supply and demand.

Gold and silver have a very long history as honest money. And money is one of the central battlefields in the ideological war between globalist elites and those seeking limited government and personal liberty.

The globalists are pre-

paring to roll out Central Bank Digital Currencies. If they can convince people to adopt this next evolution of fiat money, they will attain a level of information and control that prior generations of central bankers only dreamt of.

The alternative to a crooked and failing monetary system is a currency which is unprintable and beyond the control of socialists and sociopaths. Gold and silver are central to an honest money system.

Last Tuesday, West Virginia Republicans delivered an overwhelming victory to pro-sound money candidate Alex Mooney in his primary battle to retain his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Representative Mooney is one of the leading voices in Congress for auditing the Federal Reserve and restraining its powers. And he has put forth legislation that would repeal discriminatory capital gains taxes on gold and silver bullion as well as comprehensively audit America’s gold for the first time in 70 years.

Our company’s leadership, like the vast majority of our clientele, has chosen a side. We are committed to sound money principles that

include limited government and personal liberty.

Money Metals is located in Idaho. In “red” states, such as Idaho, the primary election is where the real choices are made.

Tomorrow a small minority of Idahoans will vote in the state primary along with voters in four other states.

And many other state primaries lie just ahead.

The stakes are particularly high this year. Most Americans can feel it, but they won’t bother to vote in their primary.

We hope goldbugs will be an exception. If we don’t seize this opportunity to elect leadership with values matching our own, there may not be another.

About the Author: Clint Siegner is a Director at Money Metals Exchange, a precious metals dealer recently named “Best in the USA” by

Sound money advocate Rep. Alex Mooney (R-WV) trounced a left-leaning Republican last week.

an independent global ratings group. A graduate of Linfield College in Oregon, Siegner puts his experience in business management along with his passion for personal liberty, limited government, and honest money into the development of Money Metals’ brand and reach. This includes writing extensively on the bullion markets and their intersection with policy and world affairs.

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A Fiesta Fusion of Worldwide Flavors

FAMILY FEATURES

If you’re seeking inspiration to take mealtime from bland and boring to new and vibrant, look no further than these at-home fiesta recipes. With options ranging from tongue-tingling spice to smooth, creamy and simply delicious, you can call on global flavors to bring life to your kitchen.

This menu from “The New York Times” bestselling cookbook author and recipe developer Stephanie Banyas offers delightful flavor fusions from around the world. The lively tastes of the Spicy Shrimp Remoulade in Lettuce Leaves and Mexican Style Paella with Chicken and Sausage pop with the high-quality ingredients of Fresh Cravings Salsas.

These boldly flavored salsas are made with vine-ripened tomatoes, crisp onions, zesty peppers and spices. Plus, they’re never cooked or pasteurized, meaning you’re enjoying a vibrant dip

that’s never soggy or dull. Available in a range of heat levels among restaurant style, chunky and pico de gallo, they complement any at-home fiesta.

For a fiery, zesty twist, this Red Pepper Chickpea Soup with Gazpacho Relish and Tortilla Croutons calls for Fresh Cravings Hummus, as its ideal creamy texture and savory taste balances out the spice. Made with a short list of high-quality ingredients like chickpeas, tahini and Chilean extra-virgin olive oil, this hummus has a smooth, creamy mouthfeel.

“The hummus adds loads of flavor and makes this thick, rich soup totally dairy and gluten free, so there is no need for heavy cream, cornstarch or flour,” Banyas said. “It’s as beautiful to look at as it is delicious to eat.”

To find more fiesta-worthy recipe ideas, visit freshcravings. com.

Red Pepper Chickpea Soup with Gazpacho Relish & Tortilla Croutons RECIPE COURTESY OF STEPHANIE BANYAS SERVINGS: 2

Ingredients • 1/4 cup finely diced seeded English cucumbers • 1/4 cup finely diced seeded Roma tomato • 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves • 1 lime, juice only, divided • salt, to taste

• pepper, to taste • 2 cups canned low-sodium vegetable stock, divided • 1/2 cup Fresh Cravings Restaurant Style Salsa (mild or medium) • 1 container (10 ounces) Fresh Cravings Roasted Red Pepper Hummus • tri-color fried tortilla strips

INSTRUCTIONS 1. In small bowl, combine cucumber, tomato, onion and cilantro. Add half the lime juice and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Let sit at room temperature.

2. In blender or food processor, process 1 cup stock and salsa until smooth.

3. Pour mixture into medium saucepan. Add remaining stock and

hummus, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in remaining lime juice.

4. Divide soup between two bowls and top with relish and tortilla strips.

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Spicy Shrimp Remoulade in Lettuce Leaves RECIPE COURTESY OF STEPHANIE BANYAS YIELD: 8 LEAVES

Ingredients

INSTRUCTIONS 1. To make shrimp: In food processor or blender, blend salsa with 1 cup water until smooth.

2. Fill large bowl with ice water; set aside. Transfer salsa mixture to large saucepan and add remaining water, lime slices, cilantro sprigs and salt.

Bring to boil over high heat; stir in shrimp, cover, turn off heat and let shrimp poach off heat in liquid 10 minutes.

3. Drain in colander. Transfer shrimp to ice bath and let sit 5 minutes.

Drain again.

4. To make remoulade sauce: In large bowl, whisk mayonnaise, mustard, lime juice, chile powder, sugar, salt and pepper until combined; fold in salsa.

5. Put half of remoulade sauce in large bowl. Fold in shrimp and cilantro, adding remoulade as needed to make mixture creamier; taste for season-

Shrimp: • 1/2 cup Fresh Cravings Chunky Salsa (mild or medium) • 9 cups water, divided • ice water • 1 lime, sliced • 12 sprigs cilantro • 1 teaspoon kosher salt • 1 pound fresh shrimp (31-35), peeled and deveined Remoulade Sauce: • 3/4 cup mayonnaise • 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice • 1/2 teaspoon chile powder or smoked paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon sugar • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper • 1/2 cup Fresh Cravings Chunky Salsa (mild or medium), drained well • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves • 1/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced, plus additional for garnish • 8 butter or Boston lettuce leaves • cilantro leaves, for garnish • lime wedges, for garnish • chopped black olives, for garnish (optional) • chopped hard-cooked eggs, for garnish (optional)

ing. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, or up to 6 hours.

6. Arrange lettuce cups on platter. Spoon equal portions shrimp mixture into lettuce cups. Garnish with cilantro leaves; lime wedges; black olives, if desired; and eggs, if desired.

Mexican Style Paella with Chicken and Sausage RECIPE COURTESY OF STEPHANIE BANYAS SERVINGS: 4-6

Ingredients • 1 container (16 ounces) Fresh Cravings Chunky Salsa (mild or medium) • 12 ounces chicken tenders, patted dry • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus additional, to taste, divided • freshly ground black pepper, to taste • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided • 12 ounces fully cooked chicken sau-

sage or pork sausage links • 3 cups low-sodium canned chicken stock, water or combination • 2 cups long-grain rice • 1 cup frozen peas • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley • lime wedges

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Remove 1/2 cup salsa and set aside. In blender or food processor, process remaining salsa until smooth.

2. Put chicken in bowl, add 1/2 cup pureed salsa and toss to coat. Cover and marinate at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in refrigerator.

3. In large, high-sided saute pan over high heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil until it begins to shimmer. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste, and cook

until both sides are golden brown and just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to plate, loosely tent with foil and let rest 10 minutes then slice into 2-inch pieces.

4. Add remaining oil to pan and heat until shimmering; cook sausage until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to plate, loosely tent with foil and let rest 10 minutes. Slice on bias into 2-inch pieces.

5. Wipe out pan with paper towels. Add remaining pureed salsa and stock; bring to boil. Add rice and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring mixture to boil, cover and reduce heat to medium-low; cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 18 minutes.

6. Remove from heat and sprinkle peas on top. Let sit, covered with lid, 5 minutes. Fluff with fork then stir in chicken, sausage, peas and cilantro.

Spoon remaining salsa on top.

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Debbra Ann Pervall

September 27, 1965 - May 17, 2022 Debbra Ann Pervall, 56, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on May 17, 2022 at John Randolph Medical Center.

Debbra is predeceased by her father, Vincent Wray Watkins. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 38 years, Charles L. Pervall; her four beloved children, Phillip Andrew, Steven Christopher, Cpt. Joseph Michael, and Alexis Marie; three grandsons and one granddaughter; her mother, Shirley Mae Collier, of Charlottesville; her sister, Lucy E. Watkins, of Palmyra; and a host of other family and beloved friends.

Debbra was born September 27, 1965, at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia. She graduated from Fluvanna County High School as part of the class of 1983. As a U.S. Army spouse, she had the opportunity to travel around the world and experience life in a variety of places, including Germany, Arizona, Texas, Tennessee, Kentucky, only to eventually settle in Prince George County, Virginia. She was passionate about taking care of family and friends, mainly through her love of cooking. She further spent her time flower gardening, home decorating, and learning all she could about cuisine and home design.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Debbra on Sunday, May 22, 2022, from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m, and the family invites friends to stay after until 6:00 p.m. to further celebrate her memory at J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home at 3050 W Hundred Road, Chester, VA 23831.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Debbra Ann Pervall Memorial Fund, c/o Alexis Pervall, 15039 Timsberry Circle, Chester, VA 23831.

Mrs. Thelma Pelham Hayes December 23, 1926 - May 15, 2022

Mrs. Thelma Pelham Hayes, of Ettrick, departed this life Sunday, May 15, 2022 at her residence. The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the caring professionals of Bland Funeral Homes, 137 Harrison St., 804.732.7841.

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Wayne Kirkwood Parrish

Matthew Craig Thompson

Wayne Kirkwood Parrish, 70, of Chester, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022.

Born in Richmond and raised in Bellwood Manor, he was the son of the late Douglas Parrish and Louise Ellington Parrish. He was also preceded in death by uncle, William Ellington; and aunts, Mildred Ellington and Lillian Ellington Beber.

Wayne Parrish was employed with DuPont as a Lab tech, retiring after 41 years. To know Wayne was to love Wayne. He was a gentle and kind soul, friend to all, enemy to none. Wayne loved to laugh and have fun and rarely passed up an invitation to do so.

He was a loyal and devoted husband and father and a steady foundation of love and support for this family.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Patricia Parrish; daughter, Megan Parrish; sisters-in-law, Josephine Bracken and husband, Frank, Frances Natoli, Maureen Taylor and husband, Danny, Eileen Jernigan and husband, Joe, and Sheila Burroughs; brother-in-law, Kevin Burroughs; several nieces and nephews; cousins, Brenda Ribblett and husband, Jay, and Edith May Armstrong and their children and grandchildren.

All funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be donated to the Chesterfield Food Bank.

Condolences may be registered at www. jtmorriss.com.

Matthew Craig Thompson, 60, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on May 15, 2022. Matt was kind, loving, humorous, and down to earth. He didn’t have much but he would give you all that he had. He enjoyed playing pool on his tablet. He attended Matoaca High School and was in the Marine Corp. He became paralyzed at the age of 18. He loved to be outside riding around in his wheelchair. He was a long time resident of the Envoy Nursing Home. He thought it was important to share his life experience of why he became paralyzed by telling others never to drink and drive. He laughed often, and loved with all his heart. He is predeceased by his mother, Edith R. Thompson. He is survived by his father, Herbert F. Thompson (Margaret); brother, Simon Thompson (Sandra); nephew, Adam Thompson (Stacy); nieces, Marie Cottingham (David) and Amanda Thompson; step-daughter, Nicole Subley ; step-granddaughter, Arabella; his great-nephews and nieces, Dylan, Katelyn, Jenna, Daniel, Landin, Kaitlyn, Emily, Ben, and Alayna. Gone, but not forgotten.

Matt will be laid to rest during a private service at Sunset Memorial Park. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

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Graille William Delorme

January 31, 1941 - May 14, 2022 Graille “Tony” Delorme, 81, passed away on May 14, 2022. He was the son of the late Howard and Clairena Maynard Delorme.

He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Delorme; and his brother, Bruce Delorme.

Tony was a United States Army veteran. He never met a stranger, and he loved spending time at the beach. He is survived by his daughter, Dianna Carper (Keith); son, Bryan Delorme (Rebecca); wife, Delores Delorme; grandchildren, Shannon Ellis (Tré), Emily Delorme and Lucas Delorme; great-granddaughter, Nicolette Delorme; sister, Beverly Piché and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 20, 2022 at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. The family will receive friends for visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Tony’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 2151, Memphis, TN 38101. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

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Noble Eugene Tripp

November 2, 1929 - May 13, 2022 Noble Eugene Tripp, 92, of South Chesterfield, VA, passed away on May 13, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert C. and Loma Broome Tripp and his wife, Carole Tripp.

Noble was a United States Army veteran and retired as a Master Electrician. He is survived by his devoted caregivers and friends, Jonshay Byrd, Jonrelle Byrd, Tytrelle Byrd, Yvette Byrd Walker (Alfred), Geneva Brown and James and Robert Andrews. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. A visitation will take place an hour prior from 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

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James Long McMillen, Jr. February 24, 1942 - May 12, 2022

James Long McMillen, Jr., 80, of Hopewell, VA, departed this life on May 12, 2022.

Born in Glenville, WV and raised in Masontown, WV, he was the son of the late James Long and Mildred Virginia Langford McMillen. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and devoted his time to serving in his church and community. After graduating from Masontown (WV) High School and attending West Virginia University, Jim moved to Hopewell, VA in 1962 to work for the Firestone Company, where he was employed for 22 years. His second career was as a Financial Administrator for Woodlawn Baptist Church (Hopewell, VA) where he was employed for 44 years. Throughout those years, he volunteered as youth basketball coach, Sunday School teacher, member of several church committees, member of the Hopewell RecRobert Lee Nicely reation Department, member of Gideons July 8, 1938 - May 13, 2022 International, and financial advisor to the Petersburg Baptist Association.

Robert Lee Nicely, He is survived by his wife, Lea Titchenell age 83, of Chester, McMillen; son, Randy McMillen and his VA, passed away wife, Athena, of Roanoke, VA; son, Rob McFriday, May 13, Millen and his wife, Margaret, of Stafford, 2022. Mr. Nicely VA; son, Jeff McMillen and his wife, Jan, of was preceded Prince George, VA; grandchildren, Cezar & in death by his Emily Carvalhaes, Molly McMillen, Elizaparents, Roy and beth McMillen, Chris McMillen, Thomas McMary Ann Nicely; Millen, Sara Martin, Sam & Jessa McMillen, his loving wife, Ruby Jane Nicely; and his Josh & Mary Lee, and Tyler & Kristin Byrd; daughter, Debbie Molaison. He was an avid two great-grandchildren; a sister, Christie hunter and enjoyed tending to his garden.

L. Kerr; two aunts, Erma Smith and Mary Mr. Nicely had retired from Allied Chemical Ittner; as well as several nieces, nephews, as a Machine Operator after many years and cousins. of dedicated service. He is survived by one A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 daughter, Karen N. Mason (Bryan); four am on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Woodgrandchildren, Thomas “Lee” Mason (Anlawn Baptist Church (3512 Virginia Street, drea), Amanda Mason, Ciara Hare (Zac) and Hopewell, VA 23860) to celebrate his life Kendall Mason; his niece, Missy Anderson and his faith. The family will receive friends (Mark) and his bonus grandchildren, Dylan prior to the service from 10:00 am to 10:50 and Zach; one sister, Elizabeth Spinks; and am at the church. Interment will occur at a his best friend, Larry Farmer (Sue). A grave- later date. side service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens, Prince George, VA. The family is being served by the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Robert L. Nicely. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

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James Edward Tomlin

February 9, 1971 - May 12, 2022 James Edward Tomlin left this world unexpectedly, on May 12th, 2022. He is survived by his loving mother, Julie J. Tomlin; the loves of his life, his two children, Julie D. Tomlin and Jordan Tomlin; and his brothers, Jesse Tomlin and Michael Tomlin. He leaves behind many other family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Mary & Edward Potora; and his father, Oscar J. Tomlin. James had a love for cooking, gardening, painting, and anything with his hands. James had a kind and loving soul, which was apparent to anyone who knew him. He will leave a lasting impression on those who knew and loved him, and we can see the beauty he left behind in everything he touched. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Mr. Morris Jones

January 26, 1952 - May 17, 2022 Mr. Morris Jones (former Police Chief) of Petersburg entered into a peaceful rest Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at his residence.

The funeral arrangements for Mr. Morris Jones have been entrusted to the caring professionals of Bland Funeral Home, 137 Harrison St., Petersburg, VA., 23803.

Gregory R. Williams

November 19, 1961 - May 18, 2022 Mr. Gregory R. Williams departed this life on May 18, 2022 at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Chesapeake. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

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Mary Ellen Anderson

Mrs. Anna Lee Wheat

Mary Ellen Anderson, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, went to sleep with her ancestors on May 10, 2022.

Born and raised in Ettrick, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Milton L. Pulley and Mary Eloise Pulley. Mary Ellen is survived by her husband of 23 years, Jeffrey H. Anderson; son, David C. Swift; brother, Milton L. Pulley, Jr., as well as several nephews. She was a graduate of Richard Bland College.

She was a devoted mother and wife. Being a declared Anglophile, Mary Ellen loved to travel to England to study and collect all things English. Mary Ellen was the founder of the Ettrick Historical Society and had a great pride in her community. She was instrumental in hosting Ettrick Historical Society’s Burns Night suppers and the Ettrick-Matoaca Scottish Festivals. Mary Ellen had a great love for history, especially the Victorian period. She was actively involved with re-enacting and living history for many years. Mary Ellen was also an active supporter of the local police departments. A memorial service for Mary Ellen will be held on Friday, May 20, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. at the J. T. Morriss & Son - Petersburg Chapel with Pastor Steve Lalk officiating.

Clan Haggis will sing three songs that Mary Ellen enjoyed hearing. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ettrick-Matoaca Volunteer Rescue Squad. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Anna Lee Harris Wheat was born October 25, 1929 in Charles City County, Virginia to the late Fred Harris and Hazel Wyatt Harris. The LORD called her home on May 11, 2022 at her residence in Hopewell, Virginia.

Anna Lee was preceded in death by her husband, Deacon Herbert L. Wheat, Sr. and by three of her daughters: Antoine “Twan” Wheat, Debbie Wheat, and Valeria Pricilla Wheat and five of her younger brothers: Robert, Alfred, Louis, Leon, and John Harris.

She is survived by her daughter Reverend Doctor Dorothy Wheat Crockett and her son Herbert L. Wheat, Jr (Arnette), her sister Gloria Harris Boone (Jesse) and her brothers Richard and Virgil Harris (Valerie), eight grandchildren, William “Billy” (Deandra), Cordell (Michelle), Kevin, LeAnn (Derek), Herbert III “Trey,” Marshall, Shannan (Sentell), and Malik; nine great grandchildren, Darius Sr., Sadiyah, Davonte, Cordell II, Mikala, Jada, Jordyn, Zoe, & Ari, five great-great grandchildren, sister-in-law Phyllis Harris, two goddaughters Dawn Thomas Patrick and Kim Lee, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and “adopted” children and grandchildren.

Anna Lee was a wonderful seamstress and domestic engineer for several prominent families in Hopewell, Virginia before working at the Firestone factory for 30 years in Hopewell.

She was also a dedicated member of First Baptist Church of City Point in Hopewell, Virginia for over 70 years where she served in the Mass Choir and the Made To Be Worshippers Ministry. Anna Lee was always known for her many facial expressions, one-liner jokes, ability to make people smile and laugh without even trying, and her willingness to help family, friends, and strangers without expecting anything in return.

The family would like to give special thanks and recognition to three caregivers who were important in looking after Anna Lee when she was in declining health: Helen Jones, Charmaine Brown, and Carol Brown.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of City Point in Hopewell, Virginia, on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. The family requests that casual attire be worn to the service. The family also requests that there be no visitation to the residence all day Wednesday so that they may have the time to grieve privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of City Point in care of the “Made To Be Worshippers Ministry” in memory of Anna Lee Harris Wheat.

The funeral arrangements for Mrs. Anna Wheat have been entrusted to the caring professionals of Bland Funeral Homes, 137 Harrison St., Petersburg, VA., 23803 (804) 732-7841.

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July 29, 1950 - May 17, 2022

Mr. James Edward Clark, III December 16, 1990 - May 15, 2022

Mr. James Edward Clark, III, known to many as “Scooter”, departed this life unexpectedly, Sunday, May 15th, in Petersburg. The funeral arrangements for Mr. James E. Clark, III have been entrusted to the caring professionals of Bland Funeral Homes, 137 Harrison St., Petersburg, VA., 804.732.7841. www.blandfuneralhomes. com

Juanita Johnson

September 5, 1928 - May 16, 2022

Services will be Ms. Catherine held 1:00 P.M., Tyler of Hopewell, Wednesday, May departed this life 25, 2022 at the on May 17, 2022 at Chapel of J. M. her residence. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Establishment, Inc., 102 South AvInc., 102 South enue, Petersburg, Avenue, PetersVA. The interment to follow at Wilkerson burg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkerMemorial Cemetery. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral sonsince1874.com.

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Ronald J. Glass, Sr.

February 7, 1945 - May 10, 2022 Mr. Ronald Jerome Glass, Sr., 77, passed away (got his wings) on May 10, 2022 at Southside Regional Medical Center.

Ronald was born on February 7, 1945 in New York City, NY. He was raised in Petersburg, VA, by his parents, William Jerome Glass and Evelyn Glass Harvey. He was baptized at Oak Street A. M. E. Zion Church.

He graduated from Peabody High School 1963, where he was in the marching band and track. After graduation he attended Virginia State College where he met and married Harriet Brooks Glass. From that union they had two sons, Ronald Jr. and Reginald.

Ronald worked at Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company with 20 years and later retiring from Walmart after 25 years.

He was predeceased by his parents, William and Evelyn. Survivors are sons, Ronald Jr. (Julia) of Atlantic City, NJ, and Reginald (Shawn) of Brentwood, MD; grandchildren, Rhasan and Julia Marie; step-grandchildren, Katia, Kevin, Kendall and Malori; sister, Gloria Glass Tucker of Richmond, VA; niece and nephews, Tiffany, Marcus and Danon Tucker all of Richmond, VA; and a host of great nieces, great nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Ronald was an avid fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB) and the Washington Commanders (NFL).

Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Saturday, May 21, 2022 at the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, Elder James Clarke, eulogist.

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Shenae D. Jones

March 12, 1991 - May 16, 2022 On May 16, 2022, our beloved, Shenae Dichel Jones peacefully transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly reward.

Shenae was born on March 12, 1991. She was raised in Prince George County, Virginia and later moved to Petersburg, Virginia. She was educated in the Prince George County School System, graduating with the Class of 2009.

Shenae was preceded in death by her beloved granny and papa, Deacon Leslie Jones and Deacon Katie Jones of Prince George Virginia, and her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Ruby Harper.

Shenae leaves to cherish her memory: a devoted mother, Crystal Jones and her precious and devoted sister, Leslie D Brown: a loving stepfather, Kenneth Brown all of Prince George Virginia; a brother, Leequan Greene and a step-sister Kentia Wilson (Ron) of Chesterfield, Virginia; a loving father, Larry Harper (Tricia) of Petersburg, Virginia; grandfather, William Harper III of Dinwiddie, Virginia; two uncles, Deacon Eric Jones (Sylvia) of South Chesterfield and Stacey Jones of Upper Marlboro, Maryland; two aunts, Delva Hite (Bernard) and Catherine Bailey (Robert) of Dinwiddie, Virginia; seven special cousins, Javon, Janae, Jacoby, Taylor, Ryan, Kyan, Xavier, and Nasir; a host of great uncles, great aunts, and cousins too numerous to name; and a host of special friends to include: Eden, Amber, and Michelle.

Shenae enjoyed spending time with her two fur babies, Delta and Pegasus, family and friends. She was a free spirit and dreamed of traveling.

Gone too soon. We miss you Nae. Services will be held 3:00 P.M., Saturday, May 21, 2022 at the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Abel Cary, eulogist.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

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Arnold L. Charlotte

March 7, 1935 - May 14, 2022 Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Saturday, May 28, 2022 at the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA. The interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Samuel Massenburg

Sep tember 22, 1940 - May 14, 2022 A memorial service will be held 3:00 P.M., Sunday, May 22, 2022 at the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, Chief Apostle Mary P. Bonner, eulogist.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Dr. Gladys C. Nunnally

April 30, 1948 - May 13, 2022 Dr. Gladys C. Nunnally of Petersburg, departed this life on May 13, 2022 at Life Care Center of Athens, TN. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Mathew C. Smithdeal

January 1, 1982 - May 12, 2022 Services for Mr. Mathew C. Smithdeal of Petersburg, who departed this life on May 12, 2022 at his residence will be announced by his family at a later date. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

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Eddie C. Williams, Jr.

Eugenia Harris Fowlkes

Our hearts were saddened by the loss of our beloved, Eddie Cornielus Williams, Jr. on Monday, May 15, 2022. Eddie was affectionately known as “Buckeye or Buck” to his family and many friends. He was born to Dorothy L. Williams and the late Eddie C. Williams, Sr. of Petersburg, VA. Eddie was preceded in death by his loving uncle and aunt, John E. and Louise B. Lockett of Petersburg, VA who raised him from a very young age. His longtime companion, Barbara A. Seay also preceded him in death.

Eddie was educated in the Petersburg and Prince George Public School Systems where he was an All-American Athlete in football and basketball. Eddie found a love for playing tennis and enjoyed biking up until his decline in health.

Eddie had a strong desire to see people doing their best and believed in helping family, friends, even people on his job elevate their minds. He was a great mentor to those he came in contact with. All who knew Eddie, knew of his love for all music especially Jazz.

He was an avid reader of biographies and kept abreast of political science issues as he often analyzed and spoke on our current state of governing. Eddie found peace in doing yardwork and keeping up with his rambunctious grandson Hampton.

Eddie was a proud United States Army Veteran having served in Vietnam and retiring after 20 years of active and reserve duty. He was employed at Ft. Lee Army Base and went on to work at Hunter Holmes McGuire Hospital where he retired as a master plumber and pipe fitter. Eddie served as Vice President and Section Chairman for the Transport Worker Union 527 while working at Ft. Lee. Eddie leaves to cherish his memory: his one and only devoted daughter, Tamisha V. Williams and grandson, Hampton Nasir Williams both of South Chesterfield, VA; his mother Dorothy L. Williams of Petersburg, VA; ten sisters, Bessie E. Coleman of Richmond, VA, Carleah Williams Muhammad, Carolyn Williams, Bridgette Williams and Doris Harris all of Petersburg, VA, Deborah Chamberlain of Prince George, VA, Norma Williams of Chesapeake, VA, Yvette Harris of Colonial Heights, VA, Stephanie Williams of Chesterfield, VA, and Natalie Harris of Henrico, VA; six brothers, Thomas Williams (Darlene) of Dinwiddie, VA, David Williams, Sr. (Brenda) of Riverdale, GA, Kirby Williams (Wanda), Rondell Penn (Martha) and Ricky Williams all of Petersburg, VA, and Kenny Harris (Monica) of Fort Lauderdale, FL; and one aunt, Mattie Archer of Petersburg, VA. Eddie also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends including his former wife, Elaine M. Williams of Chester, VA. Special acknowledgement to his great aunt, Canzata B. Turner, cousin, Bernice Griffin, cousin and mentee Keith Brooks all of Petersburg, VA, nephew, Marcellus Jones of Yokosuka, Japan, and sister, Doris Harris for her devoted care during his illness.

Eddie was loved by all who knew him and his memory will be forever etched in our minds and engraved in our hearts.

Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Monday, May 23, 2022 at Tabernacle Baptist Church Community Life Center, 444 Halifax Street, Petersburg, VA. The interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Eugenia H. Fowlkes, 80, of Petersburg, VA, passed away on May 11, 2022, at Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA. She was born to the late Reverend Eugene Harris and Annie Mae Thomas Harris of Petersburg, VA. Ms. Fowlkes was educated in Chesterfield County Schools and baptized at an early age.

She was a former member of First Baptist Church, Harrison Street and Third Baptist Church, both of Petersburg, VA. She retired as a custodial worker from Kenner Army Hospital at Fort Lee after 33 years.

She was preceded in death by her ex-husband, Thomas Fowlkes, Jr.; parents, Reverend Eugene and Annie Mae Harris; siblings, brothers James, Percy, Benjamin, Marion and Oscar; and her sisters, Marlene Wilkins and Jennie Mae Tucker.

Ms. Fowlkes is survived by her five children, Brenda Davis (Theodore) of Virginia Beach, VA, Angela M. Harris, Wanda E. Mallory, April D. Cherry, and Thomas Fowlkes III (Yolanda) all of Petersburg. She also leaves to cherish her memory: fourteen grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Cassie Ruffin and Susie Branch of Petersburg, VA, and Theresa Ramey of Tennessee; one sister-in-law, Mildred F. Robertson of Petersburg, VA; four brothers-in-law, William E. Wilkins, James Branch, Jr. and James A. Fowlkes, Sr. all of Petersburg, VA, and Frank Ruffin, Sr. of Philadelphia, PA;along with a host of nieces and nephews, one devoted caregiver niece, Charlotte Ann Dean; and a devoted friend, Ella Robinson of Petersburg, VA. Services will be held 2:00 P.M., Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Third Baptist Church, 550 Farmer Street, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Dr. Rebecca Branch-Griffin, eulogist. The interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

July 25, 1949 - May 16, 2022

February 17, 1942 - May 11, 2022

George B. Compton

Charles P. McEwen

Services for Mr. George B. Compton who departed this life on May 6, 2022 will be announced by the family at a later date. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Services for Mr. Charles McEwen who departed this life on May 6, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Richmond, will be announced by the family at a later date. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 7328911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

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George D. “Junie” Branch, Jr. Ju ne 26, 1955 - May 12, 2022

Mr. George David Branch, Jr., “Junie”, 66, transitioned to his Heavenly Home on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at VCU/MCV Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

George was born on June 26, 1955, in Manhattan, New York, to the late Mr. George David Branch, Sr. and Mrs. Myrna Annette Branch. George attended Catholic school while in New York. Once he came to Virginia, he continued his education in Petersburg City Public Schools. George graduated from Petersburg High School in 1973. After graduation, Junie attended Virginia State College

majoring in Business.

Mr. Branch accepted the Lord as his Savior and was baptized by Rev. Clyde Johnson and became a member of First Baptist Church. Later he became a member of Holy Rosery of Richmond, VA, and often visited Emmanuel Worship Center in Petersburg, VA. George had a love and passion for safety and security. In the early 80’s, George worked as a security officer at John Randolph Medical Center. He later was employed at the former State Penitentiary of Virginia in Richmond. After the closing of the Penitentiary, Mr. Branch worked security for A. H. Robins Pharmaceutical Company which later became Pfizer in Richmond, VA. Years later, Mr. Branch became interested in campus security. He was offered a campus security position at Virginia State University and worked there for many years. Throughout the years, Junie made many friends who were his extended family.

Junie was loving, cherished life, and had a wonderful sense of humor. There was not a day he was not making his friends, family, and even strangers laugh. He was a storyteller and history fanatic. George was passionate about the research he conducted on historically black schools of the east coast region. Mr. Branch also loved photography and capturing the beauty of the world from different perspectives.

Mr. Branch is preceded in death by his father, Mr. George David Branch, Sr.; his son, Geoffrey L. Branch; sister, Ms. Michelle Dillard, and brother-in-law, Mr. James R. Harris III. Mr. Branch has several loving family and friends who will continue to cherish the joyous memories of him his mother, Mrs. Myrna Branch of Petersburg; two sons, Christopher Branch (Amber) and Paul Branch both of Richmond, VA; two granddaughters, Leia Branch and Ceonna Elam both of Richmond, VA; two grandsons, Genesis Branch and Ayden Cousins both of Richmond, VA; sister, Donna Branch-Harris of Prince George County, VA; three nieces, Danielle Collier of Petersburg, VA, Khalayia Harris and Jalynn Harris both of Prince George County, VA; one great-niece, Denim Renee Collier of Petersburg, VA; last but definitely not least, Debra Taylor, the love of his life for seventeen years. Mr. Branch also has a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. George adored his family of fur babies, Lady, Misty, Max, Phin, and Ren Knight.

George was a gentle giant but a strong fighter. His faith and determination helped him to face the diagnosis of cancer and gave him the courage to fight. During his stay at the hospital, he touched the hearts of the nurses and doctors that cared for him through his humor and positive demeanor. A special thank you to the doctors, nurses, and staff of VCU/MCV Medical Hospital. These earthly angels were a blessing to George. They will always have a special place in the hearts of George’s family.

Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 21, 2022, at the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Neal Young, eulogist. The interment to follow at Blandford Cemetery.

The family will assemble 9:45 AM the day of the funeral services at the residence of George’s sister, Donna “Dee Jay” Branch-Harris, 1207 Lemonwood Drive, North Prince George, VA 23860.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 7328911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

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Deaconess Dian Fowler Smith October 7, 1946 - May 9, 2022

Deaconess Dian Smith was born October 7, 1946 to the late Charles David Fowler, Sr. and Ann Young Fowler in Richmond, VA. After a period of illness, Dian transitioned from earth to heaven on Monday May 9, 2022. Dian accepted Christ at an early age at Moore Street Missionary Baptist Church.

Dian’s formal education was through Richmond Public Schools. Dian was an outstanding scholar who participated in many activities and clubs. She adopted several passions throughout her life’s journey.

First was the majorette squad at Maggie L. Walker High School. She went on to further her education at Virginia Union University where completed her Bachelor’s in English education with a double major in German. She also achieved Master degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University as she delighted in learning. Now the second passion, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a sisterhood beyond all sisterhoods!

As her professional life journey unfolded, education was her life’s work. Dian has had numerous accolades from the State of Virginia for her efforts in promoting excellence from her students. Dian’s teaching career spanned 40 plus years. Her love and dedication to her students was endless.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Smith, Jr.; son, Bernard Edward Johnson III; parents, Deacon Charles Fowler, Sr. and Deaconess Ann Young Fowler; and her brother, Charles David Fowler, Jr. Dian is survived by her daughter, Angela Marie Cunningham; three grandchildren, Tyra Cunningham, Alia Cunningham and Destiny Epps; one great grandson, Talif Bloomfield; sister, Alice Fowler Jones (Percy); devoted cousin, Stanley Abrams; host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and loving friends.

“Let the work I’ve done speak for me!”

Services will be held 12:00 Noon, Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Metropolitan Baptist Church, 1021 Halifax Street, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Lamont Hobbs, Pastor and Rev. Leroy Evans, eulogist. The interment to follow at Riverview Cemetery.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

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Maclin C. Brown, Jr.

Jeffrey Neal Russell

Maclin Clinton Brown, Jr., affectionately called, “Mac Jr.”, who was the eldest of 12 children born to Louetta B. Brown and Maclin C. Brown Sr., entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Southside Regional Medical Center after a period of declining health.

Mac was preceded in death by his father, Maclin C. Brown Sr.; mother, Louetta B. Brown; grandmothers, Corine B. Johnson and Annie Blakes; grandfathers, Henry Brown and James Blakes; brother, Larry P. Brown; sisters, Patricia B. Brown, and Cynthia B. Morton; and stepdaughter, Juanita Vaughan Switzer.

Mac served in the United States Army and was a Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged after his tour of duty and maintained an admiration for all service members. He enjoyed his trips to McGuire VA Medical Center where he would test the resolve of the service providers and share stories with other veterans he befriended over the years.

Mac loved all his family, but his baby sister, Cynthia, who he called, “Baby C”, held a special place in his heart. As the eldest child, Mac took on many responsibilities within the family.

As the bible says: “Bear ye one another’s burdens…” Mac was a true example of this in his family! Mac was a caring and fun-loving person who loved playing cards, bingo, dancing, going for walks, and car rides. He was an avid reader and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He loved reading the Bible and the Progress-Index. He also enjoyed watching the news (CNN) and a good cup of coffee with cream and sugar. He had a mischievous sense of humor! Mac was loved by his neighbors and just about anyone who was fortunate enough to get to know him.

Mac leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Essie Vaughan Brown (Bell); his daughter, Claudia B. Campbell and his son, Derek C. Brown, eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; brothers, Alfred F. Brown, Donald E. Brown, and Donnie L. Brown; sisters, Matilda M. Brown, Elsie M. Brown, Jean C. Brown, Barbara B. Chatman (Arthur) and Sandra A. Brown; nieces, Tiffany L. Chatman and Marquita N. Brown; nephews, Henry L. Morton (Ambrosia), Aaron L. Brown, DeMario A. Brown (Jenita), Anthony L. Chatman, and Kendall J. Morton; a great niece, Camina Morton and great nephews, Darrin Brown, Zaevion Brown and JeMari Brown; stepchildren, Cynthia King, Kenneth E. Vaughan (Valerie), Ronnie W. Vaughan (Valerie), Keith R. Vaughan (Rebecca), Brendae Stephens (Stanley), Steven A. Vaughan (Bethune) – Steven was his “Hero”. Also left to cherish his memory, is extended family and friends to include his brother-in-law and friend, Arthur Chatman, and Jacqueline “Pinky” Green, a friend to the family for many years.

Services will be held 12:00 Noon, Monday, May 23, 2022 at the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA. The interment to follow at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 7328911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Jeffrey Neal Russell, 56, of Dinwiddie passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Born November 12, 1965, he was the son of the late John Thomas Russell Sr., and Martha Satterfield Russell, and was also preceded in death by his niece Laura Gayle Hensley. Jeffrey is now flying with his beloved eagles like the American flag he honored with pride. After his long, hard, and courageous battle he is now cancer free.

He is survived by his wife Jennifer B. Andrews; sons, Kyle Russell, and Hunter Andrews; daughters Amanda Bess and Heather (Josh) Thompson; granddaughters Olivia Bess and Addison Thompson; sister Linda (Curtis) Hensley; brothers Van Russell and Johnny (Dagmar) Russell; nieces and nephews Craig Hensley, Amy Hensley, Sean Russell, Adam Russell, and Mark Russell; numerous cousins, extended family, and friends.

Jeffrey was a man that took great pride in the dedication of running his family-owned business, Jeff Russell Scrap Metal, to support his family, motorcycles, and his friendships. A man with a passion for the outdoors being a member of several hunt clubs in Dinwiddie and Brunswick County. He enjoyed many evenings with the members of the Dinwiddie Moose Lodge. Jeffrey was a collector of many things and at the top of the list was people. A reliable friend who didn’t mind sharing his thoughts with you. He loved a good road trip listening to his favorite classic rock station or comedian. Those journeys always consisted of taking friends off the beaten path to the best hotdog, steak, BBQ, or ice cream joint.

Jeffrey will be greatly loved and missed by all.

A memorial service will be Saturday, May 21 at 11:30 A.M. at Pine Grove Baptist Church, 22218 Dabney Mill Road, North Dinwiddie, Virginia 23803. The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. prior to the service. Please join us in casual attire, Jeffrey style, bringing your favorite memory and covered dish to share.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Saint Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis Tennessee, 38105

December 8, 1941 - May 12, 2022

Always In Our Hearts

November 12, 1965 - May 18, 2022

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Freddie L. Hunter

William Ellis Worrell, Jr.

Freddie Lee Hunter, 71, of 1837 Lamar Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia, departed this life on Monday, May 9, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on October 4, 1949 to Betsy Hunter and Dennis Hunter, Sr. in the Petersburg, Virginia.

Freddie grew up in the Blandford Community and attended Petersburg Public Schools System where he graduated from Peabody High School. He was a hardworking devoted husband and father up until his last days. He retired from Manchester Tank after 20 years of service.

Freddie was a member of Third Baptist Church where he attended faithfully. Freddie had a strong faith in God and God kept him as long as he could.

Freddie enjoyed listening and dancing to “Oldies But Goodies”. Any opportunity he had to lighten the mood with a joke, he would. His favorite musicians were Otis Redding and The Temptations. You always knew he was home when music echoed from his patio. Freddie’s favorite past time was fishing and playing his numbers. He would often walk to the store where everyone enjoyed his presence. He loved his family dearly Along with his parents, Freddie was preceded in death by his brother, Joe Hunter and his sister, Joyce Simmons. Freddie leaves his loving wife of thirty-three years, Lula Hunter; five daughters, LaWanda Fuller (Bernard), Annjeanettee Chavis (George) and Tonie Clanton all of Petersburg, Virginia, Gwen Mohammed (Trevor) of Lanham, Maryland and Abril “Lisa” Clanton of Prince George, Virginia; one son, David Clanton (Gloria) of Yonkers, New York. Freddie also leaves fourteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren who adored him; two brothers, Dennis Jones (Bertha) of Portsmouth, Virginia, and Hameen Muhammad (Learine) of New York; one brother-in-law Vince Hobbs of McKenney, Virginia; devoted friends, James Faulcon, Mitchell Ross Jr, McArthur Harris, Albert Matthews, Jerome Powell, Marcus Hutcherson and Alvin McKeever and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Monday, May 16, 2022 at Third Baptist Church, 550 Farmer Street, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. George Wilson, eulogist.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

William Ellis Worrell, Jr., affectionately known as Bud, 92, of Colonial Heights passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022. Born February 27, 1930, he was the son of the late Mattie Newsome and William Ellis Worrell, Sr., and was also preceded in death by his brother, Gerald “Pete” Worrell.

Bud was a longtime member of Life Church in Chester, Virginia and enjoyed fishing on Lake Chesdin and the Appomattox River. After 29 years of dedicated service as a pipe fitter, he retired from Allied Signal, now known as Honeywell.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 71 years, Clara Lou Worrell; four children, Linda Worrell Moore and husband, Danny, Donna Louise Worrell, William Ellis Worrell III and wife, Teresa L. Harrison, Greg Scott Worrell and wife, Annette; five grandchildren, Jamie Collins, Steve Worrell and wife, Michelle, Taylor Davis and husband, Blake, Parker Worrell and wife, Audri, Logan Worrell and wife, Laura; six great-grandchildren; one great-greatgrandchild; and other extended family members.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Life Church,

October 4, 1949 - May 9, 2022

February 27, 1930 - May 16, 2022

Melva C. Welch

May 6, 1928 - May 15, 2022 Melva “Nanny” Collins Welch 94 of Petersburg, met Jesus, Sunday, May 15, 2022. She was born May 6, 1928 to the late Newton and Myrtle Collins. Nanny was also preceded in death by her husband Carl Burnell Welch; and son Ronnie Welch.

Nanny is survived by a son, Gary Welch (Kim); a daughter, Donna Hester (Charles); a daughter-in-law, Julie Welch; three grandchildren, Amy Richards (Don), Rusty Welch, Ryan Merritt (Chris); seven great-grandchildren, Owen, Avery, Jenna, Olivia, Casey, Mackenzie, Charlotte; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

She was an active member of Blandford United Methodist Church for over 70 years where she was a member of the choir. Nanny was known by everyone for her warm smile and her good cooking. She loved everyone and will be missed by all who knew her.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2022 at the Crater Road Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes, 3539 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, Va, 23805. Interment will follow in Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, Virginia. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 19, 2022 at the funeral home. Flowers are welcome, but donations may be made to Blandford United Methodist Church. Condolences may be registered at ealvinsmall.com

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Barry Lee Kirkland

August 20, 1942 - May 10, 2022 Barry Lee Kirkland, 79, of Church Road, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. He was born on August 20, 1942, in Petersburg, Virginia. He is preceded in death by his parents, Grace A. Whitmore and husband, Edward Whitmore and Leroy Kirkland.

Barry served the Unites States Navy for eight years, and then went on to serve 22 years of Federal Service at Defense General Supply Center and Fort Lee. He was a member of the Dinwiddie Moose Lodge and the Petersburg American Legion Post #2.

He is survived by his two sons, Kevin Kirkland of Savannah, GA and Kory Kirkland of Charlottesville, VA; his grandson, Kody Kirkland of Albuquerque, NM; a brother, Edward “Buddy” Whitmore Jr. (Beverly) of Prince George, VA; nieces, Lindsay W. White (Mike) of Richmond, VA, and Carrie W. Clary (Ben) of Disputanta, VA; and many other extended family members, numerous friends, and neighbors in Church Road, VA. A memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, May 22, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Crater Road Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 3935 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia 23805. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ford Volunteer Fire Department 13402 Cox Road Church Road, Virginia 23833. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

William C. Dellamar

August 7, 1940 - May 9, 2022 William Charles Dellamar, 81, of Colonial Heights, VA, peacefully entered eternal glory on Monday, May 9, 2022. He and his wife, Jean, shared 56 years of love and marriage. William “Bill” was born on August 7, 1940, in Portland, OR, the son of William and Dorothy Dellamar. He was one of five children. Bill was preceded in death by his sisters, Mary, Michelle, and brother, Christopher. Bill is survived by his brother, Robert.

Bill was an Electrical Engineer. He graduated from Weber State University in Ogden, UT. He had a long and industrious engineering career. Bill was known as “Mr. Fix-it” to family and friends.

Bill is survived by his wife (Jean) and two sons and one daughter, Michael (Monica), William (Julia) and Kristina (Miguel) and seven grandchildren, Stephen (Nicole) Justice, Ryan Justice, Daniel Justice, Jackson Dellamar, Ethan Dellamar, Jamison Dellamar and Rachel Dellamar and one great grandchild, Trey Justice. Bill’s two dogs, Joy and Willaby, will miss him dearly.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, 17111 Jefferson Davis Hwy South Chesterfield, VA 23834, with a reception to follow. Family visitation is from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the church. The family would like to thank E. Alvin Small Funeral Home and St. Ann Catholic Church for their assistance with Bill’s final arrangements. Condolences may be registered online at www.ealvinsmall.com.

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Biden Dumps Disinformation Board STAFF REPORT LNNUSA.com

On Wednesday, May 18th, the Biden administration announced that it would be delaying the creation of the Disinformation Governance Board, a Department of Homeland Security initiative that was announced in early May. The news was accompanied by the announcement that Nina Jankowicz, the head of the fledgling board, was resigning from the position.

Karine Jean-Pierre, the new White House Press Secretary replacing Jen Psaki, responded to questions from the press about the announcement. When asked why the Board was being delayed, she replied that the board had been mischaracterized by “outside forces”. The change comes after leaders, commentators, and members of the general public criticized the board, comparing it to the Ministry of Truth in George Orwell’s 1984. Jean-Pierre emphasized that even though the board was not moving forward right now, that did not mean that its mission was compromised and that the Department would continue with that work despite the change.

Californians Launch Anti-Theft Campaign STAFF REPORT LNNUSA.com

A new non-profit group wants to make California a more honest place.

Californians Against Retail and Residential Theft’s mission is to change the state’s criminal justice system in an effort to reduce theft in California. According to the organization’s website, California has experienced significant increases in theft, losses, and violence in the past five years.

The group specifically calls out Proposition 47 as a reason for these substantial increases. Proposition 47 reduced the punishments for theft crimes in California. CARRT reports that the Public Policy Institute of California conducted a study that found a direct correlation between the passage of Proposition 47 and the rise of larceny in the state. Members of CARRT are calling on state politicians to fix the problem by changing state laws to reenact harsher penalties for those who choose to steal.

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