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Petersburg Reps Ask Governor to Intercede in Casino Referendum PETERSBURG BY CAROLYN DAY PRUETT LNNUSA.com

PETERSBURG- Senator Joe Morrissey and Delegate Kim Taylor, Petersburg’s two representatives in the General Assembly, jointly sent a letter to Governor Glenn Youngkin on Thursday, August 4th, informing the Governor of their concern about a potential casino referendum in Richmond. The General Assembly passed the Virginia budget bill in June, and included with that bill was a measure that would prevent the City of Richmond from placing a referendum to approve a casino on the ballot until November 2023. Now, Morrissey and Taylor are questioning the intentions of Richmond officials. “We are writing to you today to inform you of the potentially illegal actions of the City of Richmond,” the letter to Governor Youngkin reads. “It has come to our attention that Richmond is considering placing a referendum on the November, 2022, ballot that would ask city voters whether or not to approve of a casino in Richmond.” Though the letter does not

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Delegate Kim Taylor (l) and Senator Joe Morrissey photographed during the July 24th Petersburg forum at the Petersburg Public Library.

state what actions on the part of the City of Richmond have prompted Morrissey and Taylor’s concern, they do explain that attempts to determine the status of a casino referendum left room for doubt. The representatives went directly to Richmond Registrar Keith Balmer, asking Balmer if the referendum would be included on the November 2022 ballot, a question for which he had no clear answer. “‘The City of Richmond has not told me whether or not to include the casino referendum on the ballot this

year,’” Balmer is quoted in the letter. That answer did not assuage Morrissey and Taylor’s concern. They wrote to Governor Youngkin, “We find this answer unacceptable and shows Richmond’s intent to possibly ignore the law.” In response to Richmond’s opacity on the casino referendum matter, the two representatives requested that Governor Youngkin utilize his administration’s resources to prevent Richmond from adding the referendum to their 2022 ballot. Specifi-

cally, they ask him to direct Attorney General Jason Miyares to block a Richmond casino referendum if the capital city attempts to move forward with that vote in November. Whether Richmond does attempt to place the referendum on the 2022 ballot is yet to be seen, but the preemptive action by Morrissey and Taylor- and the possibility of Governor Youngkin and Attorney General Miyares’s intervention- may discourage the city from trying. LNN will continue to follow this story as it develops.

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Hopewell Appoints Interim City Manager in Conflicted Vote HOPEWELL BY CHAI GALLAHUN LNNUSA.com

HOPEWELL- With the current turbulent environment and lack of leadership in key positions inside the city of Hopewell, the need for an interim city manager took front and center at Tuesday’s special council meeting. The hiring of a qualified interim city manager- and ultimately a permanent City Manager- is crucial to the future of Hopewell; a motion was made in the meeting to select the city’s current IT director, Dr. Concetta Manker, to temporarily take on that essential role. During the ensuing discussion, Councilor Janice Denton stated, “We have excellent employees, but this takes a very special person.” But her opposition to Manker’s experience and qualifications was cut short. Mayor Patience Bennett evoked parliamentary procedure to end Denton’s opposition to the choice, interrupting her by stating that Denton’s three-minute time limit was used up. Denton disagreed, to no avail. “You have exhausted your time, thank you,” said Bennett, directing the next speaker, Councilor Debbie Randolph, to begin. Denton attempted to argue the importance of an in-

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Hopewell City Councilors (l-r) Janice Denton, Jasmine Gore, Patience Bennett, and Johnny Partin during Tuesday’s special council meeting.

depth evaluation of individu- automatically entitled to the als being considered for such 10 percent increase, and any an important role. But Mayother further discussion on or Bennett’s commitment to that will have to take place procedure superseded the in closed session.” councilor’s Randolph efforts to then stated thoroughly that she felt it discuss this would be beneficial for the decision city to hire an publicly. outside firm When to conduct Randolph a search for took the a properly floor, she qualified and expressed PHOTO: HOPEWELLVA.GOV experienced concerns Dr. Concetta Manker person for the about the job. possible pay Vice-Mayor Johnny Partin increase for the incoming stated that it was unforinterim city manager. Her tunate that members of concerns were countered by council didn’t have faith in Vice Mayor Johnny Partin, city staff members, but that who responded, “Just like anyone else, [Dr. Manker] is he believes Dr. Manker is

capable of performing the role of interim city manager. In return, both Randolph and Denton explained that it was not about faith in staff members but rather about focusing on their qualifications for the jobs for which they are being considered. The discussion came to an abrupt end when Councilor Jasmine Gore called for the vote, forcing the council members to immediately proceed to voting. Ultimately, the appointment passed 4 to 2 with both Denton and Randolph opposed to the selection. Councilor Brenda Pelham was absent from the meeting. Dr. Manker will take on the role of Interim City Manager on Thursday, August 11th.

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HHS Students to Lose Access to Cell Phones this Fall HOPEWELL BY CHAI GALLAHUN LNNUSA.com

HOPEWELL— As the new school year approaches, Hopewell City Public Schools sent out a message to parents stating that they are taking an important step to enhance student learning, culture, and safety at school: phones will no longer be out and/or used by students at school. The decision received unanimous approval at a May school board meeting. A public statement on the city website reads, “While we have attempted to accommodate student phones over the years and limit their use, we are finding that they are causing much more harm than help during the school day. Therefore, starting at the beginning of this school

year, CGW [Carter G. Woodson Middle School] and HHS [Hopewell High School] will be implementing a pouch system from a company called Yondr

for any phones brought to school.” According to Hopewell, each student will be issued a locking pouch to bring to and from school into which

their phones would be placed for the duration of the school day. According to a sample letter from Yondr to be filled CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

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HHS CELL PHONES FROM PAGE 4 es to and from school, and out by school systems and sent to parents, Yondr has been implemented in over 1,000 schools spanning 21 countries to “facilitate an engaged learning environment”. Yondr states, “We believe that phones have great utility. We have also found that learning and social behavior improve drastically when students are fully engaged with their teachers and classmates.” Under the Yondr program, students would be required to bring their issued pouch-

they will maintain possession of their phone throughout the day- but it will be locked inside the Yondr pouch. At the end of the day as the students prepare to leave the school, the pouches will be unlocked so that they can once again access their phones. According to Yondr, a survey of over 900 school partners to measure the effects of creating phone-free educational environments revealed “notable progress in multiple areas”: 1) 65% of schools saw an improvement in academic performance; 2) 74% of schools

saw an improvement in student behavior; and, 3) 83% of schools saw an improvement in student engagement in the classroom. The reaction on social media has been mixed, with parents voicing their opinion both for and against the new policy. In a thread on the Hopewell VA Issues Facebook page, Robert Howard said, “That a great plan stick to it.” Jack Mike Welch agreed, saying, “See nothing wrong with it.” In the opposite corner, Shawn Butcher said, “So when your child needs to call 911 due to active shooter and can’t, then what?

Your gonna blame who? Biden? City officials? The police? It’s a dumb idea.” Rebecca Young had a similar perspective, saying, “With the guns that r [sic] found in and around the high school u got to b kidding and let me say this, dummies, the phone sitting in my child’s locker does NO GOOD IF MY CHILD IS IN CLASS DURING AM EMERGENCY [emphasis original].” As controversial as this new policy is, the school board vote made it official policy for the upcoming school year.

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Local Legend Shuts Its Doors

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A line of patrons waits for Alexander’s to open its doors for lunch on Saturday, July 30th.

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PETERSBURG- A legendary local restaurant closed its doors for the last time on Saturday, July

30th. Alexander’s- the go-to spot for homemade Greek and Italian disheshas been an establishment of Old Towne Petersburg for decades. Owner Spiro Georgogianis,

his wife Lynn, and brother Bill decided that it was time to retire, announcing on social media early last week that it would be their last week serving up their faCONTINUED ON PAGE 7

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mous food. Fans of Alexander’s immediately got in line for one last taste of Spiro’s own recipes. The small restaurant was overflowing with guests for both lunch and dinner throughout the rest of the week, many wishing Spiro, Lynn, and Bill a happy retirement through the open kitchen door. Longtime customers even paused to take pictures with the family as they said their farewells. Saturday night’s dinner was the last for Alexander’s, but fans may see Spiro, Lynn, and Bill at festivals and pop-ups in the future. In the meantime, the Georgogianis family members will be taking a well-deserved rest.

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Local Sportscaster Highlights Merner Field History HOPEWELL BY CHAI GALLAHUN LNNUSA.com

HOPEWELL— Local sportscaster Stefan Calos placed a momentary spotlight on Hopewell’s Merner Field and its history on Wednesday, July 27th. The football field has played a central role in local sports since it was built in 1936 as part of the WPA public works project during the Great Depression. Calos held his presentation at the city’s American Legion Post 146, one facet of the Historic Hopewell Foundation’s free 2022 Lunch and Learn lecture series. Before a hall packed with high school sports enthusiasts of all ages, the WHAP sports announcer show-

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Local sportscaster Stefan Calos explains the history of Hopewell’s Merner Field during the Lunch and Learn series.

cased historic photographs depicting Hopewell High School athletes over the last century, as well as aerial shots of the old high school, Merner Field itself, and architectural sketches of both. His presentation included information and anecdotes about former players who

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became coaches and others who went on to college and NFL stellar achievements. The Blue Devils football team has won six state championships during its history, including two championships within the

last several years. After the presentation, former Blue Devils coaches and players also shared from the audience some of their memories of Hopewell football and Merner Field. Calos also shared the history of the Tri-Cities radio station WHAP 96.9 FM/1340 AM, which has been operational since 1949, but, more importantly to Hopewell sports, has been broadcasting Blue Devils football games continuously for 73 years. Calos currently continues announcing Hopewell’s games alongside lead announcer Jeff Butler along with former city assistant manager Charlie Dane and past and current coaches.

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Tri-Cities National Night Out Communities, Law Enforcement Come Together

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PETERSBURG- National Night Out took place across the country on Tuesday, August 2nd, and area communities participated in the annual event with cookouts and festivities. In Petersburg, neighbor-

hoods such as Overbrook and Poplar Lawn hosted events, along with churches and community groups. City police officers, including Police Chief Travis Christian, made their way to each event, spending time faceto-face with members of the community. This year, they were joined by members of the State Police, who are

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supplementing the city’s police force and assisting with patrolling in the wake of the violence the city experienced this past spring. The Petersburg trolley also joined in, carrying city officials and Petersburg’s state representatives, Senator Joe Morrissey and Delegate Kim Taylor, who also mingled with the crowds.

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Communities in other localities- including Prince George with thirteen locations and Hopewell with four events- also participated Tuesday night, with members of the public going the extra mile to bring law enforcement officers and their communities together.

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Virginia Sales Tax Holiday This Weekend Virginia’s Sales Tax Holiday Returns August 5-7, 2022

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RICHMOND— Governor Glenn Youngkin announced on Thursday, August 4th the dates of Virginia’s sales tax holiday weekend – Friday, Aug. 5 through Sunday, Aug. 7, 2020. Specifically, the sales tax holiday starts at 12:01 a.m. on Aug. 5 and wraps up on Aug. 7 at 11:59 p.m. During this period, Virginians can buy a number of items in stores, online, by mail order, and by telephone without paying sales tax. “During a time of high inflation and gas prices, Virginians will receive some needed tax relief this weekend as they support local businesses across the Commonwealth,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “Our administration will continue to stand up for parents trying to buy school supplies for their children, Virginians preparing for upcoming weather-related events, and families struggling with the cost of living challenges. Building on the record tax relief for Virginians in this year’s budget, lowering the cost of living remains a top priority for my administration as we work together to make Virginia the best place to live, work, and raise a family.” “The sales tax holiday benefits both businesses and consumers,” said Secretary of Finance Steve Cummings. “And, with inflation at its highest level since 1981, Virginians need this tax relief now more than ever.”

What items are eligible? • School supplies, clothing, and footwear • Qualified school supplies - $20 or less per item • Qualified clothing and footwear - $100 or less per item • Hurricane and emergency preparedness products • Portable generators - $1,000 or less per item • Gas-powered chainsaws - $350 or less per item • Chainsaw accessories - $60 or less per item • Other specified hurricane preparedness items $60 or less per item • Energy Star™ and WaterSense™products • Qualifying Energy Star™ or WaterSense™ products purchased for noncommercial home or personal use - $2,500 or less per item Detailed lists of qualifying items and more information for retailers can be found in the Sales Tax Holiday Guidelines and on Virginia Tax’s website.

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Chili Peppers Close Out 2022 Season COLONIAL HEIGHTS BY CAROLYN DAY PRUETT LNNUSA.com

COLONIAL HEIGHTSThe Tri-City Chili Peppers’ 2022 season came to a close on Saturday night, July 30th, with two split-squad games. After a disappointing 6-3 loss to their rivals, the Peninsula Pilots, on Thursday, July 28th, the Peppers split up to take on two games in two locations on one night last Saturday. At home in Colonial Heights, the Chilly Peppers faced the Boone Big Foots. The game got off to a slow start, with both teams struggling to make it around the bases. Finally, in the fifth inning, the Big Foots were able to expand their lead with three runs, ending the inning 5-1. The sixth inning saw the Peppers struggle again, putting no points up on the board for the second inning in a row. Meanwhile, the Big Foots managed to load the bases and increase their lead over the Peppers again. The Peppers were unable to catch up to the Big Foots in the remaining innings of the game, and the last home game of the season ended with a Big Foots win, 9-4. While the Chilly Peppers floundered at Shepherd Stadium, the Chili Peppers were

on fire in Morehead City, North Carolina. In one of their better games of the season, the Peppers kept the Morehead City Marlins on the hook for eight innings, blazing their way to a 14-1 mercy rule win. While the Chili Peppers managed to close out the season with a fiery win over the Marlins, that performance was not enough to raise them up in the division rankings. They finish out the season in secondto-last place in the East Division and tied with their rivals, the Pilots. While the ranking may be disappointing for the Peppers and their fans, some comfort can be taken from the fact that they so soundly defeated the Marlins- who are ranked first in the divisionas a farewell to the 2022 season.

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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 07/26/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 600 BLK OF E BROADWAY FOR A REPORTED BURGLARY. OFFENDER ENTERED RESIDENCE, ASSAULTED RESIDENT BY HITTING & STOLE CASH, ID DOCUMENTS & MEDICAL SUPPLIES. ON 07/28/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1900 BLK OF OLD IRON RD IN REFERENCE TO A BURGLARY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED RESIDENCE BY PRYING WINDOW AND STOLE MULTIPLE ITEMS. ON 07/27/2022, POLICE CONDUCTED A TRAFFIC STOP IN THE 3600 BLK OF CREEKWOOD DR. DRIVER WAS FOUND TO BE IN POSSESSION OF SUSPECTED NARCOTICS. CHARGES PENDING. ON 07/29/2022 POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 500 BLK OF CEDAR LN FOR A CHECK WELFARE. SUBJECTS WERE FOUND TO BE IN POSSESSION OF SUSPECTED NARCOTICS. CHARGES PENDING. ON 07/29/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2400 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD FOR REPORTED OVERDOSE. NO OVERDOSE HAD OCCURRED BUT NARCOTIC PARAPHERNALIA WAS COLLECTED FOR DESTRUCTION. ON 07/26/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3200 BLK OF WESTERN ST FOR A REPORTED ASSAULT. KNOWN OFFENDER KEPT VICTIM FROM LEAVING RESIDENCE, STOLE CELL PHONE AND ASSAULTED VICTIM BY HITTING AND SPITTING.

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VICTIM WAS ABLE TO LEAVE AND OFFENDER DAMAGED RESIDENTIAL CAMERA. OFFENDER ARRESTED. ON 07/30/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1000 BLK OF E BROADWAY FOR A REPORTED DISTURBANCE. DURING ARGUMENT, KNOWN OFFENDER STOLE VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES, KEY FOB, VEHICLE TITLE AND VEHICLE DOCUMENTATION. ITEMS LATER RETURNED. ON 07/26/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 300 BLK OF E BROADWAY FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. KNOWN OFFENDER DAMAGED COMMERCIAL LOCK BOX AND ENTERED BUSINESS WITH STOLEN KEY.

ARRESTED.

DENTED VEHICLE BY KICKING.

ON 07/26/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 300 BLK OF WOODBINE ST FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. OFFENDER ENTERED VEHICLE AND STOLE WATCH.

ON 07/29/2022, POLICE WERE DISPATCHED TO THE 3500 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. UNKNOWN OFFENDER BROKE VEHICLE WINDOW WITH BRICK AND DAMAGED VEHICLE IGNITION.

ON 07/28/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 100 BLK OF S 12TH ST FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE THREE A/C UNITS FROM CHURCH.

ON 07/29/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3500 BLK OF VIRGINIA ST FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. WHILE DELIVERING FOOD, UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE UNLOCKED VEHICLE CONTAINING WALLET AND CASH.

ON 07/30/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2000 BLK OF DELLROSE AVE FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE VEHICLE LICENSE PLATE.

ON 07/26/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 100 BLK OF S 16TH AVE FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. KNOWN OFFENDER SLASHED VEHICLE TIRES.

ON 07/30/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2700 BLK OF CITY POINT RD FOR REPORTED SHOTS FIRED. OFFENDER FIRED SHOTS, DAMAGING VEHICLE. DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO FLEE FROM PD, WAS APPREHENDED AND FOUND TO BE IN POSSESSION OF AN ILLEGAL FIREARM AND WAS ARRESTED.

ON 07/31/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3000 BLK OF SHERWOOD LN FOR A REPORTED ASSAULT. KNOWN OFFENDER ASSAULTED VICTIM BY HITTING AND PULLING HAIR AND STOLE CELL PHONE TO PREVENT VICTIM FROM CALLING PD. VICTIM WAS ABLE TO LEAVE AND OFFENDER LEFT WITH THE PHONE, WHICH WAS THEN USED TO UNLAWFULLY SEND IMAGES. OFFENDER LATER

ON 07/26/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1800 BLK OF FREEMAN ST FOR A REPORTED ASSAULT. DURING ARGUMENT, SUBJECTS ASSAULTED EACH OTHER AND ONE DAMAGED VEHICLE WINDOWS AND WAS ARRESTED.

ON 07/31/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO WAKEFIELD ST AND ARLINGTON R FOR REPORTED SHOTS FIRED. UNKNOWN OFFENDERS FIRED SHOTS, DAMAGING VEHICLE AND RESIDENCE. NO INJURIES REPORTED.

ON 07/27/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3500 BLK OF WESTERN ST FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. KNOWN OFFENDER

ON 07/31/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2500 BLK OF NORFOLK ST FOR REPORTED SHOTS FIRED. UNKNOWN

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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 OFFENDER FIRED SHOTS, DAMAGING VEHICLES. NO INJURIES REPORTED. ON 07/26/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 300 BLK OF E BROADWAY FOR A REPORTED WEAPONS OFFENSE. KNOWN OFFENDER WAS FOUND TO BE IN POSSESSION OF AN ILLEGAL CONCEALED FIREARM AND WAS ARRESTED. ON 07/27/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 900 BLK OF WINSTON CHURCHILL DR FOR A REPORTED WEAPONS OFFENSE. KNOWN OFFENDER BRANDISHED FIREARM AND WAS ARRESTED. ON 07/29/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1000 BLK OF LANGSTON PARK DR FOR A REPORTED BRANDISHING. KNOWN OFFENDER BRANDISHED FIREARM. NICHOLAS SAMPLE (40) of HOPEWELL PETIT LARCENY,M WILLIAM FAUST (31) of HOPEWELL DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, MONUMENTS -VALUE <$1000,M ASSAULT & BATTERY -FAMILY MEMBER,M RENZELLUS WEST-BEY (32) of HOPEWELL POSSESS, TRANSPORT FIREARMS BY CONVICTED FELONS,F OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE,M SHARIKA BLAND (38) of HOPEWELL ASSAULT & BATTERY,M ANTHONY PASCHAL (35) of

HOPEWELL DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, MONUMENTS -VALUE <$1000,M PETIT LARCENY,M CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPON -1ST OFFENSE,M JASON GITTMAN (32) of HOPEWELL OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE,M BROCK CAIN (46) of CHESTER BREAKING & ENTER W/INT TO COMMIT FELONY,F GRAND LARCENY,F UNLAWFUL USE OR INJURY TO

TELEPHONE LINES,M ABDUCTION & KIDNAPPING,F MAKAYLA KOVALASKE (24) of N. DINWIDDIE OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE,M KIARA PALMER (23) of HOPEWELL SIMPLE ASSAULT ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, DOC,FIRE/ RESCUE PERSONNEL,F ASSAULT & BATTERY,M ASSAULT & BATTERY,M ASSAULT & BATTERY,M ASSAULT & BATTERY,M ASSAULT & BATTERY,M DEON BEASLEY (25) of HOPEWELL DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE,F

REVOKED OR SUSPENDED LICENSE,M EXCEEDING SPEED LIMIT/ RECKLESS DRIVING,M REFUSAL OF BREATH/BLOOD TEST,M CAYLA MOORE (31) of HOPEWELL OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE,M MAURICE MADISON (30) of HOPEWELL DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, MONUMENT -VALUE >=$1000,F UNAUTHORIZED USE OF VEHICLE,F

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DINWIDDIE ARREST REPORT

Jose Dejesus Batres, 30 years old of the 2800 block of West 15th Street, Brooklyn, New York was arrested on July 21, 2022 for contempt by failing to appear in court.

Valarie N. Phillipi, 24 years old of the 600 block of Summit Street, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on July 21, 2022 for contempt by failing to appear in court.

John Avery Martin, Jr., 45 years old of the 19000 block of Flatfoot Road, Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on July 22, 2022 for contempt by failing to appear in court.

Laura Mari Johnson, 20 years old of the 900 block of Winfield Road, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on July 22, 2022 for grand larceny.

Crystal Patrice Reese, 40 years old of the 5100 block of Grand Oaks Forest Circle, Chester, Virginia was arrested on July 23, 2022 for unauthorized use of animal, aircraft, vehicle or boat.

Austin Ray Smith, 29 years old of the 8000 block of Deer Run Road, New Kent, Virginia was arrested on July 23, 2022 for destruction of property.

Ricky Donnell Belton, Jr., 30 years old of the 22000 block of Lake Jordan Drive, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on July 24, 2022 for harassment by computer.

Tatum Thompson Brewster, 32 years old of the 11000 block of Lew Jones Road, Dewitt, Virginia was arrested on July 24, 2022 for duties of driver in event of accident involving damage only to unattended property and operating uninsured motor vehicle without payment of fee; verification of insurance; false evidence of insurance.

Joseph Allen Lamm, 51 years old of the 300 block of Grigg Street, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on July 24, 2022 for obtaining money or signature, etc., by false pretense, larceny and entering dwelling house, etc., with intent to commit larceny, assault and battery or other felony.

Isaiah Jeremiah Jones, 20 years old of the 7900 block of Boydton Plank Road, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on July 25, 2022 for obstructing justice.

Tyrell Coleman Hill, 36 years old of the 24000 block of Sequoia Road, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on July 25, 2022 for falsely summoning or giving a false report to law-enforcement officials.

Gracie Ralynn Hart, 24 years old of the 5900 block of Boydton Plank Road, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on July 25, 2022 for two counts of contempt by disobeying a court order.

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DINWIDDIE ARREST REPORT

Mack Bernetta Macklin, 44 years old of the 2500 block of Thurloe Drive, North Chesterfield, Virginia was arrested on July 25, 2022 for credit card theft and unauthorized use of animal, aircraft, vehicle or boat.

Tinisha Sharell Gilliam, 37 years old of the 7900 block of Boydton Plank Road, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on July 26, 2022 for use of communications systems to facilitate certain offenses involving children and causing or encouraging acts rendering children delinquent, abused, etc.

Ryan C. Gooden, 33 years old of the 11000 block of River Road, Chesterfield, Virginia was arrested on July 26, 2022 for two counts of contempt by failing to appear in court.

Kevon Trayquan Hicks, 22 years old of the 3600 block of Millers Glenn Lane, Henrico, Virginia was arrested on July 26, 2022 for use of profane, threatening, or indecent language over public airways or by other methods.

Dayso Satmucs Johnson, 40 years old of the 1600 block of Blair Road, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on July 27, 2022 for contempt by failure to appear in court.

Sarah Louise Blake, 37 years old of the 7400 block of Hickory Road, South Chesterfield, Virginia was arrested on July 27, 2022 for contempt by failing to appear in court.

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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 202207250001 Larceny-Theft from Motor Vehicle ON 07/25/2022, OFFICERS RESPONDED TO THE 11000 BLK OF SOUTH CRATER ROAD FOR A REPORTED LARCENY FROM A MOTOR VEHICLE. UNKNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED VICTIM’S VEHICLE AND STOLE A FIREARM. 202207250002 Robbery ON 07/25/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 11800 BLK OF SOUTH CRATER ROAD FOR A ROBBERY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER THREATENED CASHIER WITH A HAMMER AND STOLE CASH BEFORE FLEEING ON FOOT. 202207250005 DUI ON 07/25/2022, POLICE CONDUCTED A TRAFFIC STOP IN THE AREA OF OAKLAWN BOULEVARD AND TRI-CITIES BOULEVARD. KNOWN OFFENDER IDENTIFIED AND ARRESTED FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.

Vandalism ON 07/26/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 200 BLK OF WATERSIDE DRIVE FOR A VANDALISM. UNKNOWN OFFENDERS FORCED ENTRY INTO A LOT CONTAINING RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. 202207260007 Assault-Simple ON 07/26/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 10000 BLK OF WALTON LAKE ROAD IN REFERENCE TO DOMESTIC ASSAULT. KNOWN OFFENDER IDENTIFIED AND ARRESTED FOR SAME. 202207260008 Destruction of Property ON 07/26/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 5200 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD FOR A DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER THREW AN OBJECT THROUGH THE WINDOW.

202207280006 Larceny-Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts ON 07/28/2022, POLICE INVESTIGATED A REPORT OF A LARCENY IN THE 18800 BLK OF TEMPLETON ROAD. INVESTIGATION REVEALED UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE LICENSE PLATES OFF OF VICTIM’S VEHICLE.

202207310001 Fraud-Identity Theft, False Id to Law Enforcement ON 07/30/2022, POLICE INITIATED A TRAFFIC STOP IN THE 4000 BLK OF COUNTY DRIVE FOR SPEEDING. DRIVER PROVIDED FALSE IDENTIFYING INFORMATION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT. ARREST MADE.

202207280008 Larceny-Theft from Motor Vehicle ON 07/28/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3300 BLK OF DIAGONAL ROAD IN REFERENCE TO A LARCENY FROM A MOTOR VEHICLE. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE A DEBIT CARD AND LOTTO TICKETS FROM THE VICTIM’S VEHICLE.

202207310002 Assault-Simple ON 07/31/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 4250 BLK OF ANNE TERRACE IN REFERENCE TO AN ASSAULT.

202207280009 Assault-Simple ON 07/28/2022, OFFICERS RESPONDED TO THE 4200 BLK OF ANNE TERRACE FOR AN ASSAULT.

202207250006 Vandalism ON 07/25/2022, OFFICERS INVESTIGATED A VANDALISM IN THE 5100 BLK OF CHUDOBA PKWY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER BROKE A WINDOW OF A PARKED VEHICLE.

202207280002 Larceny-Theft from Motor Vehicle ON 07/28/2022, POLICE REPONDED TO THE 3300 BLK OF DIAGONAL ROAD TO INVESTIGATE A LARCENY FROM A MOTOR VEHICLE. UNKNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED AN UNLOCKED VEHICLE AND TOOK MONEY, A HAT, AND A PHONE.

202207280011 Larceny-Theft from Motor Vehicle ON 07/28/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3600 BLK OF UNION BRANCH ROAD TO INVESTIGATE A THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE. UNKNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED AN UNLOCKED VEHICLE AND STOLE A PHONE.

202207260002 Larceny ON 07/26/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO 5300 BLK OF JOVERN DRIVE FOR LARENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER TOOK VICTIM’S APPLE WATCH AFTER IT WAS DROPPED IN THE PARKING LOT. 202207260003

202207280005 Larceny-Theft from Motor Vehicle ON 07/28/2022, OFFICERS RESPONDED TO THE 11400 BLK OF MORING DRIVE FOR A REPORTED THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE. UNKNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED VICTIM’S VEHICLE AND STOLE A WALLET.

202207300006 Assault-Simple ON 07/30/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3500 BLK OF MILL ROAD IN REFERENCE TO A DOMESTIC ASSAULT. KNOWN OFFENDER IDENTIFIED. ARREST MADE.

WILLIAM DODSON AGE 26 202207250008 HOPEWELL, VA DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE SONYA CIMBURKE AGE 24 202207250005 DINWIDDIE, VA DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE JACKIE WICKS AGE 49 202207260007 DISPUTANTA, VA ASSAULT & BATTERY ASSAULT & BATTERY -FAMILY MEMBER JAMAIKA WHITEHURST AGE 29 202207270001 RICHMOND, VA PUBLIC INTOXICATION

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PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT KEVIN BROCK WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY POLICE DEPA AGE 44 WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS July 25, 2022 – July 31, 2022 202207290001 FORT LEE, VA July 25, 2022 – July 31, 2022  For the period July 25, 2022 – July 31, 2022 DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE o 442 criminaland For otherthe types of calls for25, service were assigned period July 2022 – July 31, 2022 o Total calls for service: 645 criminal and other types of calls for service were assigned o 442 JOE GILLIAM o Total calls for service: 645 AGE 69 Police Police 202207290003 7 ACCIDENT PROPERTY DAMAGE EMPORIA, VA 7 VEHICLE ACCIDENT PROPERTY DAMAGE DISABLED DRIVING AFTER FORFEITURE17OF 17 VESSEL DISABLED VEHICLE 1 DISABLED LICENSE 1 THE INFLUENCE DISABLED VESSEL 7 DRIVING UNDER 7 DRIVING 1 HIT RUN PROPERTY DAMAGE UNDER THE INFLUENCE SARAH PEDIGO HIT RUN PROPERTY DAMAGE 1 MUTUAL1AID POLICE AGE 39 1 MUTUAL AID POLICE MVA WITH POSSIBLE INJURIES 202207300001 8 8 MVA WITH POSSIBLE INJURIES 6 PARKING VIOLATION WAVERLY, VA 6 PARKING VIOLATION 7 PD ASSIST OTHER AGENCY HIT & RUN 7 PD ASSIST OTHER AGENCY 11 RECKLESS DRIVING DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE 11 RECKLESS DRIVING 6 TRAFFIC HAZARD 6 TRAFFIC HAZARD TRAFFIC STOP MEAGAN COGBILL 108 108 TRAFFIC STOP 180 TOTAL AGE 45 180 TOTAL 202207300002 CHESTERFIELD, VA DWI: REFUSAL OF TEST Animal Services Animal Services DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE 1 CHRISTOPHER SEMONES6 AGE 32 1 202207290006 6 RICHMOND, VA 1 RECKLESS DR, IN PARKING LOT, 3 NO LIC 1 4 SHANAE HARRIS 23 AGE 25 202207300007 HOPEWELL, VA DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE SA’LEH CHAVIS AGE 28 202207310001 PETERSBURG, VA FALSE ID TO LAW ENFORCEMENT

ANIMAL ABANDONED 1 ANIMAL ABANDONED ANIMAL6AT LARGE ANIMAL AT LARGE ANIMAL BITE/EXPOSURE 1 ANIMAL BITE/EXPOSURE ANIMAL 6 CALL ANIMAL CALL ANIMAL LIVESTOCK/HORSE CALL 1 ANIMAL LIVESTOCK/HORSE CALL ANIMAL SICK/INJURED 3 ANIMAL SICK/INJURED ANIMAL1 WILDLIFE ANIMAL WILDLIFE ANIMAL-CHECK WELFARE 4 ANIMAL-CHECK WELFARE TOTAL 23 TOTAL

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This week, the Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers program needs your help with locating the following two fugitives: For more fugitives, visit our 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. 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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Jermahl Davis Whitaker is wanted for Possession of Controlled Substances. Whitaker, 32, is a 5-foot-7-inch-tall black male who weighs 130 lbs. Whitaker has brown eyes and black hair.

Ronald Santos Rodriguez is wanted for Manufacture, Sale and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Rodriguez, 43, is a 5-foot-11-inch-tall white male who weighs 170 lbs. Rodriguez has brown eyes and black hair.

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Illegal Discharge of a Firearm: 1987 | August 1, 2022 On June 6, 2022, at approximately 9:36 p.m., a Black male suspect driving a darkcolored Honda Accord chased the victim in his car through the Food Lion parking lot at 15702 Jefferson Davis Highway in Chesterfield County. The suspect eventually stopped his car and approached the victim’s car on foot while the victim had parked on the opposite side of the parking lot. As the suspect approached the victim, the victim began driving away and the suspect fired one round from a handgun. 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) 748-0660 or use the P3Tips 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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15TH SENATE DISTRICT If you are like me, you are tired of 90 plus heat, but even worse are the many stories about the hot weather. Excuse me, but isn’t it always hot in July and August? I guess the reporters just got bored with reports on Hunter Biden, inflation, and the shortage of baby formula. Therefore, this week and the next few weeks, I thought I would get you to focus on something cooler.

In the old cartoons, there were always a few shows that had a ball of snow rolling down a mountain. It always got bigger and bigger then hit a cartoon character like Wile E. Coyote. As with all cartoon characters, he would be alright and ready to continue after the roadrunner a few moments later.

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In real life, when someone gets hit, they may never get up. That is not what our young people understand. They seldom see the pain and agony from these television shows. All of us grew up with shows that, at some point, someone was shot,

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but they were usually bad characters. On Gunsmoke, Marshall Dillon didn’t like violence. He tried to work things out unless the bad guys were really bad. Times have changed since then. The snowball of the 60’s evolved into more and more violence as each new television or movie has tried to outdo the older shows. More violence seems to have a greater draw on the market. Today, there are more people shot every night than anyone can keep up with. When the good guys are wounded, they are healed by the next week’s show. This has got to have an

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effect on young minds. Children can not fathom the concept of death or injury when they do not see the true pain and agony of being wounded. All is well at the end of the hour – except with those young minds. This leads us to the question of why so many young people are so very violent on our streets. If one gets cut off in traffic, some will try to run the other driver off the road. Others will pull out a gun and fire off a round. We watch as the snowball continues to grow. When rioters believe they have a right to destroy CONTINUED ON PAGE 25

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RUFF FROM PAGE 24 property and raid stores because of a bad situation that occurred halfway around the country, we have a problem. The snowball continues to grow. Law-enforcement officers are ambushed and murdered in cold blood. Young school children needlessly die because no one is willing to acknowledge that some folks need help. The snowball grows. The value of life has been reduced to a point where some could care less about the miracle of birth. When Ralph Northam, a medical doctor who focused his

career on saving children, was Governor, he could not see the difference between an abortion and delivering a baby and allowing it to die. There is not a significant difference between a late term abortion and allowing a child to die, but never in the early years of the abortion debate would anyone make such a callous statement.

Where is the Brick Wall?

In the Roadrunner cartoon, the snowball would always hit an unmovable object, such as a brick wall, which would break apart the snowball. Are we nearing that brick wall? Signs are mixed. The

courts are starting to understand, but liberal legislators and prosecuting attorneys around Virginia and the country are still getting elected. There are those in Richmond, Washington, and local government that are quite willing to undermine our laws and law enforcement rather than supporting those who risk their lives to protect ours. The actors and actresses who believe that they know what is best for us campaign to take our personal protection away from us. At the same time, they continue to appear in the movies and television shows that exploit violence. Additional-

ly, they surround themselves with armed guards because they are more valuable than us common people. Turning things around takes time; it does not happen overnight. But if each of us demands that all political bodies take an active role in reversing the damage done over the last generation, we can once again have a society free from fear for the safety of our families. 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 ‘Wishful Thinking’ Fed Is Anything But ‘Neutral’ STEFAN GLEASON MONEY METALS NEWS SERVICE

With last week’s second 75 basis-point rate hike, the Federal Reserve now claims it has achieved a “neutral” monetary policy stance. That would mean, in theory, that interest rates are neither stimulating nor restraining the economy. “Now that we’re at neutral, as the process goes on, at some point, it will be appropriate to slow down,” Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said. Powell was effectively telling markets he intends to pivot away from inflation fighting. Yet inflation, even when measured by the Fed’s own preferred gauge, continues to run hot. The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index came in at 6.8% in Friday’s report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. A Fed funds rate that currently stands at just 2.5% doesn’t look “neutral” at all when the official inflation rate is running at 6.8%. Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers accused Federal Reserve officials of engaging in “wishful thinking” when it comes to inflation.

“Jay Powell said things that, to be blunt, were analytically indefensible,” Summers told Bloomberg. “There is no conceivable way that a 2.5% interest rate, in an economy inflating like this, is anywhere near neutral.” Left unsaid by Summers and Powell is that the slowing economy and highly leveraged financial markets cannot take much more rate hiking without collapsing. That’s why the Fed is signaling it will wind down its tightening campaign – before achieving any kind of victory over inflation. In the face of four-decade highs in inflation, monetary policy has gone from ultra-accommodative to slightly less accommodative. It likely will never get to a truly neutral level – at least not for any prolonged period. The financial system and the U.S. government itself (the world’s biggest debtor) need interest rates to continue to be suppressed. Negative real rates enable borrowers to be bailed out over time by rising inflation and rising nominal asset values. Over time, negative real rates also put upward pressure on precious metals markets. Gold and silver prices lost ground when the Fed started talking tough on inflation. But they rebounded last week when central bankers dialed down expectations for future monetary

tightening. The Fed is anything but neutral when it comes to crafting monetary policy. Central bankers inevitably pick winners and losers when they manipulate interest rates and pump liquidity into the financial system. The winners of Fed policies are typically Wall Street investment bankers and Washington, D.C. politicians. And so are the holders of tangible assets financed with debt. The losers are: 1) savers and pensioners on a fixed income who don’t receive earnings that keep pace with inflation; and 2) workers whose wages never get them ahead of rising costs of living. It is possible, however, for individual investors to position themselves on the winning side of Fed policy decisions. During some economic cycles, it pays to be in stocks. During others, it’s far more profitable

to be in assets that benefit from the unintended consequences of the Fed’s inflationary policies. As the U.S. economy heads into recession, conventional stocks are vulnerable. Meanwhile, demand for safe-haven alternative assets combined with ongoing inflation pressures could provide a big boost to undervalued gold and silver markets. About the Author: Stefan Gleason is President of Money Metals Exchange, the company recently named “Best Overall Online Precious Metals Dealer” by Investopedia. A graduate of the University of Florida, Gleason is a seasoned business leader, investor, political strategist, and grassroots activist. Gleason has frequently appeared on national television networks such as CNN, FoxNews, and CNBC and in hundreds of publications such as the Wall Street Journal, TheStreet, and Seeking Alpha.

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Power up for summer adventures by shaking up your snacking routine with homemade recipes inspired by childhood favorites. Tasty and versatile, California walnuts are easy to swap

into your favorite snack recipes and work hard to keep you energized and full. Kick off summer with some irresistible plant-forward Strawberry Walnut Hand Pies for delicious summer snacks loaded with the nutrition benefits of walnuts.

STRAWBERRY WALNUT HAND PIES Ingredients Dough: • 1/4 cup California walnuts • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon cane sugar • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 7 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed • 4-5 tablespoons ice cold water • 1 egg, beaten

Strawberry Walnut Filling: • 1 cup strawberries, tops removed, halved • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice • 1 teaspoon cornstarch • 2 tablespoons cane sugar • 1/3 cup finely chopped California walnuts Frosting: • 1/2 cup powdered sugar • 2 tablespoons 2% milk • 1/2 teaspoon beetroot powder • 2 tablespoons finely chopped California walnuts

Directions 1. To make dough: In food processor, pulse walnuts until fine and evenly ground. Add flour, sugar and salt to

ground walnuts; pulse to combine. Add cubed butter; pulse until butter is in small pieces. Add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time, pulsing while adding, until dough starts sticking together. 2. Transfer dough to clean surface; shape into two 4-inch discs. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour. 3. To make filling: In food processor, pulse strawberries and lemon juice until slightly chunky. 4. Transfer to saucepan and gradually whisk in cornstarch until dissolved. Stir in sugar. 5. Heat over low heat until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Turn heat off and stir

in chopped walnuts. Transfer mixture to small bowl; refrigerate. 6. To assemble hand pies: Remove one dough disc from refrigerator. Lightly flour work surface and rolling pin. Roll out dough into large rectangle. Slice dough into six 4-by-2-inch rectangles. Place on parchment paper-lined baking sheet. 7. In bowl, mix water and egg. Brush perimeter of dough rectangles with egg wash. Place 1 tablespoon filling on center of dough. 8. Roll out second dough disc, creating six rectangles of dough. Place on top of jam and crimp edges with fork

to seal. Freeze hand pies 20 minutes. 9. Preheat oven to 375 F. 10. Trim uneven edges of dough with sharp knife and brush tops and sides with egg wash. 11. Bake 20-24 minutes until golden brown around edges. Cool at room temperature 5 minutes on baking sheet then transfer to wire cooling rack until completely cooled. 12. To make frosting: In bowl, whisk sugar, milk and beetroot powder until thick but smooth. Drizzle frosting over hand pies and top with chopped walnuts. Cool 15 minutes, or until frosting is set.

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Mary Ann Owen

January 28, 1949 - August 2, 2022 Mary Ann Owen, 73, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away on August 2, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul Andrew Hoylman and Patricia Ann Hoylman; and her siblings, Jack, Donnie, Timmy, Ruth Ellen, and Russell. Mary Ann is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Joseph E. Owen, Sr.; children, Elva (Robert), Joe, and Stacey; grandchildren, Kristin, Taylor, Devane, Stephanie, Dalton, Ariel, Ashleigh, Joseph, Patrick, and Chloe; great grandchildren, Brady, Cash, Skyler, Maxine, Hank, Tatum, Gabriel, Bryson, Nova, Jaxson, Graham; and siblings, Pattie, Gennie, Dennis, Paul, and Richard. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 5, 2022 from 6-8 PM at J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home - Dinwiddie, 6616 Boydton Plank Road, North Dinwiddie. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Dinwiddie Food Bank P.O. Box 427 Dinwiddie, VA 23841. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.jtmorriss. com.

Lenora Jane Sutphin

June 12, 1940 - August 2, 2022 Lenora Gillenwater Sutphin, 82, of Charles City, Virginia, died on August 2, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Kenneth Sutphin; along with her parents, Rex and Mildred Gillenwater; brother, Dr. Vernon Gillenwater; and sister, Pamela Webb. Surviving Lenora is her sons, Kenneth Michael (Miliza) and Barry (Sonda). Daughters, Leah Quinn (James) and Holly Owens; 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. A public visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 5, 2022, at the J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home Hopewell Chapel. A funeral service will be held at J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home - Hopewell Chapel, on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at 10 AM, interment will follow at Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens, 11302 Merchants Hope Rd, Hopewell, VA 23860. Following the service, a reception is to be held at the daughter, Leah Quinn’s home. Condolences may be registered at www. jtmorriss.com.

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Patricia Vlk Blackburn

Lawrence Edward Watkins

Patricia Vlk Blackburn, 74, of Disputanta, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Marie Vlk; and her sister, Marie Vlk Winner. Patricia was a longtime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She will be greatly missed. Patricia is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Eddie Blackburn; daughters, Stephanie Daniel (Chris), Andrea Tew (Jason), and Tara Blackburn; grandchildren, Alexandra Fisher, Dustin Yonts, Jackson Tew, and Kirra Spivey; great-granddaughter, Carrie Fisher; siblings, Betty Dubosky (Paul), Carol Martin (Charles), Theresa Hubert (David), Ann Wood (Bobby), Tony Vlk Jr., and Paul Vlk (Debbie); and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 4th from 10 AM - 11 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 9300 Community Lane, Petersburg, where a funeral Mass will be held at 11 AM. Interment will directly follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www. jtmorriss.com.

Lawrence Edward Watkins, 83, went to be with the Lord on July 30, 2022. He was the son of the late Haywood and Sarah Watkins. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Faber. Lawrence retired from Walmart after 15 years as a meat cutter. He was a lifetime member of Namozine Volunteer Fire Department Company 4, as well as a member of Grace Baptist Church in Dinwiddie. Lawrence is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Janet Watkins; his son, Michael Watkins (Joyce); stepchildren, Pam Cunningham (Ed), Deborah Elliott (John), Stephanie Perkinson; loving grandchildren, Melissa Kimmel and Timothy Love; 9 loving step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sisters, Patty Braswell and Elizabeth Walker (Eddie); and nieces, Dorna and Amanda. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 3 at 10 AM, at Blandford Cemetery, 319 S. Crater Road, Petersburg. Memorial contributions may be made to Crater Community Hospice. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.jtmorriss.com.

January 17, 1948 - July 31, 2022

September 19, 1938 - July 30, 2022

June Beasley Anderson April 1, 1946 - July 30, 2022

June Beasley Anderson, 76, of Prince George, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 30, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Everette Beasley, Sr. and Julia Story Beasley; siblings, William Everette Beasley, Jr., John Craig Beasley (Shirley), Nancy Beasley Pearce; and brother-inlaw, Lewis Smith. June is survived by her husband of 58 years, George Edward Anderson II. Devoted wife and mother, she also leaves her sons, George Edward Anderson Ill (Cherie) of Arizona, Michael Todd Anderson (Jessica) of Matoaca, Virginia and Gina Marie Anderson of Petersburg, Virginia. Left to cherish her memory are her siblings, Patricia Beasley Smith, Janet Beasley Janosik (Mickey), Susan Beasley Basl, David Alan Beasley (Carol), Donna Beasley Jarvis (David); and sister-in-law, Linda Beasley. The remains will rest at the Crater Road Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes, 3935 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia 23805 on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for visitors. Interment will be private. Online condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

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Marshall Preston Turner April 15, 1936 - July 30, 2022

Marshall Preston Turner, 86, of Hopewell, passed away on July 30, 2022. Marshall owned Turner’s Welding Heating and Air, which he operated for many years along with his son. Marshall is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Marian Turner; children, Renee Tatum (Don Glisson), Lisa Jett (Charlie), Bruce Turner (Dana), and Amy Caudill (Lester); grandchildren, Preston Turner, Haley Turner, Kyle Turner, Emily Main (Chase), Tom Jett, Ethan Jett, and Joshua Caudill; great grandchildren, Hunter Main and Hallie Main; and sister, Bertha Story (Butch). All services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www. jtmorriss.com.

Jean Annette Belcher

June 7, 1939 - July 31, 2022 Marshall Preston Turner, 86, of Hopewell, passed away on July 30, 2022. Marshall owned Turner’s Welding Heating and Air, which he operated for many years along with his son. Marshall is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Marian Turner; children, Renee Tatum (Don Glisson), Lisa Jett (Charlie), Bruce Turner (Dana), and Amy Caudill (Lester); grandchildren, Preston Turner, Haley Turner, Kyle Turner, Emily Main (Chase), Tom Jett, Ethan Jett, and Joshua Caudill; great grandchildren, Hunter Main and Hallie Main; and sister, Bertha Story (Butch). All services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www. jtmorriss.com.

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Angela Perrin

November 21, 1933 - July 29, 2022 Angela Dina Straccioni Perrin, 88, of Prince George, VA, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents Dino and Catherine Straccioni; and her loving husband of 67 years, Cecil E. Perrin. She was survived by her daughter, Toni Perrin Lunsford; son-inlaw, Cary B. Lunsford; grandchildren, Dino and Dina Lunsford; great-grandchildren, Dylan and Tucker. She also is survived by her twin sister, Mary S. Esposito; and her sisters, Hilda R. Straccioni and Michelle Straccioni; her nephew, Mark Esposito and wife, Suzanne; and great-nephews, Mark and David; and numerous other loving family and friends. Angela will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many. She was very active in St. James Church in her early years. She played the organ for the church and also taught music at the school. Angela, as well as her sisters, all attended St. James School and later attended Hopewell High. Angela and her twin, Mary, were the first set of twin head cheerleaders, and both on the national honor society. She later attended business college to pursue her accounting education. Angela worked most of her life as her family had many businesses. Virginia Meat Market, Lakewood Supper Club, and then TMP Construction in which she was a bookkeeper for 47 years. Many referred to Angela as a Saint because of her loving and giving nature. She never met a stranger and was kind to everyone who knew her. She always took care of everyone else in her family. She was a wonderful cook, being Italian, she had many recipes which were passed down from generation to generation. She always said that she knew she would marry Cecil, from the first time they met which was at the Lakewood Supper Club, when he was in the military at Fort Lee. She was never quite the same after his passing because of their love for one another. She will be missed by everyone who knew her, especially her devoted family and friends who loved her more than life. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 4, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home - Hopewell Chapel, 820 W. Broadway Avenue. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, August 5, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., at St. James the Greater Catholic Church, 510 W Poythress St. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.jtmorriss.com.

Ramona Kimberlin Leetch December 6, 1929 - July 28, 2022

Ramona Kimberlin Leetch, 92, of Chester, VA, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2022. Born in Mcintosh, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Willis C. Kimberlin and Edna L. Kimberlin; and was also preceded in death by her brother, Bill Kimberlin; as well as her devoted, loving husband of 67 years, Thomas A. Leetch. Ramona enjoyed spending her time traveling, gardening, and executing needle work. She is survived by her daughters, Debra Harrison (Herman) and DeAnne Rott (Ben); grandchildren, Julie Eastwood (Matthew), Wendy Woodburn (Todd), Abigail Miceli (Nicholas), Erich Rott (Courtney), and Gregory Rott (Katey); great-grandchildren, Evelyn Eastwood, Ramona Woodburn, Robby Woodburn, Owen Rott, Benjamin Rott, Gwendolyn Miceli, Colleen Miceli, and Logan Miceli. A public visitation will be held from 12:00-1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at the J.T. Morriss & Son - Chester Chapel. Ramona and Thomas will be interred together in a private service. In lieu of flowers, donations are welcomed to either the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer’s Association. Condolences may be registered at www. jtmorriss.com.

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Derek Scott Estes

November 5, 1969 - July 28, 2022 Derek Scott Estes, 52, of Chester, Virginia, placed his hand in Jesus’ hand and walked into heaven, on Thursday, July 28, 2022. Born in Mineral Wells, TX, Derek moved to Colonial Heights, VA when he was 4 years old. Where he was affectionately known as “Nose”. He was the son of Anona Hogwood and the late Robert F. Estes, Jr. Derek was a “phone man” for Verizon for 24 years. To say he loved his job and all his coworkers is an understatement. He always said, “I never worked a day in my life because I love what I do at the phone company.” His crew was his family and he loved each of them dearly. Derek was a devoted father and husband. He was an all-in family man, giving everything he had in him to his wife and children. He loved his daughter, Sydney; son, Eric; daughter, Emma; and son-in-law, Dylan with everything in him. His greatest joy was being a dance dad, football/soccer dad as well as a counsel, guide, and encourager to his children. His garage was his refuge, not only to work on vehicles and tinker around (which were some of his favorite hobbies), but also to hang out and talk about life with his children, or anyone who needed a dad/friend to lean on during rough times. He loved watching his children grow, learn, and accomplish their goals. He actively participated in all their activities, school events, and projects, and loved hanging out with them and their friends. He was the “go to” dad for both good and bad days. He always gave the best hugs that would put all your broken pieces back together. His mission in life was mentoring young folks through coaching. He coached soccer and flag football, and assisted coaching Thomas Dale High School’s football kickers. His view was to coach the whole person, not just teach them skills. He understood sports was more about life than just playing a game. He wanted the young folks to grow, succeed, and never give up on moving forward on whatever path God had laid out for them. For him, strong values, hard work, and a team mentality were the keys to success. Some of his sayings that he used were; “stay in the game,” “get out of your head,” “give me two steps,” “go after it on the field,” and “use your head for more than just a hat rack.” Derek had a quick wit and great sense of humor. He always made everyone laugh. He never met a stranger, and truly cared about each person he would meet. His claim to fame was telling stories. Whether it was reading bedtime stories or stories about his family, travels, childhood, or his job. This was one of his greatest qualities down to the very last “detail.” From childhood all the way up to his last moments, every friend he had was a cherished relationship. He was always there to lend a hand or an ear to listen no matter what he was doing. He was just a phone call away. His most cherished bond was with his twin brother (Bruther), Dana. Dana was his second heartbeat and they enjoyed everything they did together. He loved his sisters and appreciated all they did to support him through the years. He adored his wife, Kathy; they were inseparable. They strived to embrace every moment of life that God gave them. Even with the onset of terminal cancer, they focused on living, laughing, and fulfilling God’s mission and purpose for their marriage. One of the last things he said to her was “we made the best team.” The attribute he was most proud of was his work ethic. Which he attributed to his loving mother, Anona. He admired her greatly. He loved to travel as much as possible. His favorite memories were made on the Florida Gulf Coast and his trip to Maine. If there is one legacy Derek would want his friends and family to carry forward, it would be his faith in God. Derek’s unbreakable faith and trust in our Lord’s spirit, strength, love for him, and plan for his life carried him through the difficult battle he faced. He leaned on God every step of the way. We will miss our son, husband, father, brother, uncle, and most of all friend tremendously. He will always have a piece of our heart and we will always carry a piece of his with us. Derek is survived by his mom, Anona Hogwood; wife, Kathy; daughter, Sydney Estes; son, Eric Rice; daughter, Emma Conway (Dylan); brother, Dana Estes (Betty); sister, Kimberly Estes Clements (William); sister, Debora Estes; nephew, Ethan Clements; nieces, Deana Clay and Brittney Clay; his Verizon crew (family); and many step sisters/brothers, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert F. Estes, Jr.; stepfather, Donald Hogwood; stepmother, Jeanette Estes; stepsister, Cheryl; stepbrother, Charlton; and stepsister, Leslie. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 6th, 2022 at J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home - Chester Chapel. A Celebration of Life will also be held at the Chester Chapel immediately following at 3:00 p.m. Following the service, the family will hold a reception at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 501 Old Town Dr., Colonial Heights, VA 23834. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Thomas Dale High School Football Team; Knight Club, Inc., Attn. Treasurer, PO Box 1156, Petersburg, VA 23804. Online condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com, where a livestream of the service will also be available.

Lisa Butler Mooney

January 5, 1981 - July 27, 2022 Lisa Butler Mooney, 41, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away unexpectedly July 27, 2022. She was preceded in death by her brothers David L Butler & Mark L Butler. She is survived by her loving husband, Shaun P Mooney; daughter, Haley Butler; sons, Michael Butler, Nathaniel Butler, and Jeremiah Butler; father, Ricky L Butler (Wanda); mother, Margaret “Peggy” Diehl; sister, Bonnie Mendell; and other cherished family members & friends. The family will receive extended family & friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, where a funeral ceremony will be held on Friday, August 5th at 1 p.m. A graveside devotional will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

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Clate “Clayton” Martin

Juanita Jones Hundley

Garry F. Marcum Sr.

Clate “Clayton” Martin, 87, passed away July 29, 2022. He was born in Leckie (McDowell County), West Virginia on April 27, 1935 to the late Walter and Ella Martin and was also preceded in death by his first wife, Aggie Martin; siblings, Flake, John, Leonard, Charles, and June Martin, Pauline Rash, and Ann Presley, and beloved dog, Ginger. Mr. Martin was stationed in Germany while he served his country in the United States Army, and served as Maintenance Supervisor for Westvaco for 40 years. He enjoyed spending time outdoors gardening, farming, and caring for his yard. He loved animals and visiting the mountains of West Virginia, but above all he cherished the time that he spent with his family. He looked forward to family reunions and was always first in line for the food. Mr. Martin is survived by his wife of 42 years, Phyllis E. Martin; daughters, Kim Martin Branco (Jeff) and Mary Susan Martin (Ken McGee); grandchildren, Brooke Stone (David), Ashley Parson (Antonio), Amber Broaddus (Steve), Erika George (Benjamin), and William Clayton McGee; stepson, Michael Sadler and his wife Paula along with her children, Alicia, Jen, and Nick; stepdaughter, Robin Parson (Mike); sister, Betty Blankenship of Florida; great-grandchildren, Darius, SJ, Isabella, Hayden, Benjamin, Owen, and Parker; devoted caregiver, Keya Goode; and dachshund, Cocoa. Services will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Crater Community Hospice (cratercommunityhospice.org) or to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org/donate). Online condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

Juanita Jones Hundley, 82, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Tyler’s Retreat at Iron Bridge. Born April 10, 1940, Juanita was the daughter of the late J. Fabius and Louise M. Jones of Littleton, NC. She was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church in Littleton in her early years and was a member of Highland United Methodist Church after moving to Colonial Heights. She graduated from Littleton High School, received her Bachelor’s degree in Business from East Carolina College (now University) and her Master of Education from the College of William and Mary. Juanita was a teacher and counselor at Colonial Heights High School, and served her community as Chairman of the Colonial Heights School Board and as Chairman of the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Social Services Board. Juanita is preceded in death by her parents, her older sister Charlotte Callihan and brother-in-law Aaron, and by her beloved husband of 53 years, Jack R. Hundley. She is survived by two nephews, Daniel Callihan (Colleen) and David Callihan (Tracy); and a great-nephew and nieces, Matthew, Kate, Taylor and Caroline. The family wishes to thank her dear friend Debbie Walwer of Colonial Heights, who graciously supported Juanita in the years since Jack’s passing. A funeral service will be held in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Home, 2033 Boulevard, on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at 11 a.m. The graveside service and interment will be held at the Calvary United Methodist Church Cemetery in Littleton, NC at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Highland United Methodist Church, 125 E. Westover Ave., Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

Garry F. Marcum, 83, of Colonial Heights, Virginia entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. He was born on October 10, 1938, to the late Hardin F. and Avoline Marcum, of Huntington, West Virginia, and is also predeceased by his twin brother, Larry, and his wife, Nancy. He leaves to cherish his memory his son, Garry Marcum (Catherine), of Midlothian; his daughter, Sherri Willingham (Craig), of Colonial Heights; three grandchildren, Cason, Carson, and Avi Willingham; a sister, Judy Messinger (Jim), of Proctorville, Ohio; a special sister-in-law, Judie Allen Marcum, of Bramwell, West Virginia; a special friend, Patricia Kight, of Colonial Heights; and a host of family and friends. Garry was a forester and retired from Stone Container, now Westrock, in Hopewell, Virginia. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and loved photography. Garry was a kind and gentle man who leaves behind a warm and loving legacy for his loved ones to cherish. A gathering of farewell to Garry will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834, with Pastor Ken Cornett of Midlothian Baptist Church officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Interment will be held in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, in Huntington, West Virginia, 5547 West Pea Ridge Road, Huntington, West Virginia, 25705 on Monday, August 1, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Condolences may be registered at www. ealvinsmall.com

April 27, 1935 - July 29, 2022

April 10, 1940 - July 27, 2022

October 10, 1938 - July 27, 2022

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Wayne P. Graves

June 13, 1954 - July 30, 2022

Saturday, August 6, 2022

Overseer David J. Briggs, Sr. October 28, 1971 - July 26, 2022

Mr. Wayne Pernell Graves, 68, of Stony Creek, VA, entered into eternal rest on July 30, 2022. Wayne was born June 13, 1954, to the late Virgin Winfield and Thomas W.

Overseer David Jose Briggs, Sr. was born on October 28, 1971, in Richmond, VA. He was the son of the late Linda C. Briggs. Overseer Briggs accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior at a young age and joined Shalom M. B. Church in Richmond, VA. He was educated in the Richmond City Public Schools. Overseer Briggs was an innovative entrepreneur. Overseer Briggs was united in holy matrimony to Michelle Jenkins on July 13, 1991, in Richmond, VA. To this union, four children were born. They moved to Fredericksburg, VA in 1993 where he settled Graves. and joined Tower of Deliverance COGIC under the leadership of Pastor Joseph Henderson, Sr. He was educated in Dinwiddie County School In 1998, Overseer Briggs felt the hand of God leading him to step out on faith and establish System. He was employed at Boar’s Head Covenant of Blessing Church in Culpepper, VA. He later relocated his family to West Helena, in Jarratt, VA with over 30 years of service, Arkansas where Overseer Briggs, founded and pastored Covenant of Blessings Anointed wherein he retired. His pastime loves includCathedral. During his tenure, there were many lives blessed through the outpour of love and ed fishing, hunting, softball and racing. outreach ministries such as Christmas on the Curb, food pantry giveaway amd community day. At early age he confessed Christ and joined Overseer Briggs was a true servant of the Lord. Overseer Briggs was not only a preacher and Little Bethel Baptist Church. In addition to teacher of the Word of God, but he was a musician and a psalmist. Overseer Briggs loved God his parents, he was preceded in death by his and God’s people; he had a passion for witnessing wherever he went. His conversation would five sisters, Herlene Jones, Katherine Griffin, always lead to the Word of God. In addition to his Christian commitment, in 2011, Overseer Ethel Taylor, Virginia King and Shelia Graves; Briggs authored the book “Trapped in a Two-Way Love Affair”. God also graced him to produce two brothers, Thomas Graves and James an album, “Worship your Way Out”. Graves. He moved back to Virginia and united in holy matrimony with Deione Hill on April 14, 2013. Wayne leaves to cherish his precious memoTo this union, one child was born. After relocating back to Virginia, Overseer Briggs, united ries: his daughter, Chatori Mason of Virginia with Kingdom Family Worship Center, under the leadership of Bishop Joseph Henderson, Beach; son, Taijuan Mason of Stony Creek; Sr. Children of God Victory Tabernacle under the leadership of Pastor Derrick Peterson, and grandchildren, Jaycie and Jason Jenkins Christian Tabernacle and United Church Fellowship International under the leadership of of Virginia Beach; and Kajuan Mason and Bishop Kenneth Hicks. Overseer Briggs was the founder of Covenant of Blessings InternationKamari Rose both of Stony Creek; two sisters, al Fellowship, which extended to Kenya, Africa. In this fellowship Overseer Briggs was able to Ann Paige Barnes and the very devoted Emma cultivate and help mentor ministers and pastors throughout their ministry journey, while helpL. Griffin both of Stony Creek (who cared for ing to provide resources such as clean water wells, a computer lab for an elementary school, him daily); two brothers, Jerry Graves and and medical care resources. Ralph Graves (Gloria) of Petersburg; devoted Overseer Briggs transitioned from this life to his Heavenly home on July 26, 2022, at Bon niece, Rhonda Griffin; devoted nephews, John Secours Southside Regional Medical Center in Petersburg, VA. Overseer Briggs was preceded Griffin and Wendell Jones; two brothers-inin death by his mother, Linda C. Briggs; his stepfather John Green; grandmother, Josephine law, Saul King of Petersburg and Freddie Tay- Sheppard; aunt, Pauline Clanton; and his cousin/brother, Myron Clanton. lor of Stony Creek; devoted friends, George Overseer Briggs leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Deione Hill-Briggs of Petersburg, VA; “Lee Buck” Flowers, Thomas Walker, Wilbur his six children, Christopher Briggs, Sr.(Chelsea) of Pine Bluff, AR, Davita Briggs of Raleigh, Bonner, Larry Bonner, James “Bubba” ParNC, Javon Robinson of Richmond, VA, David Briggs, Jr, Little Rock, AR, Courtney Briggsham, Jonathan L. Brown and Anthony “Duke” Smith (Demorie) of Little Rock, AR, and Destiny Briggs, Petersburg, VA; two bonus sons, JaeGillus; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, don Billups (Mia) of Dallas, TX, and Morgaan Hill, Petersburg, VA; four grandchildren, Kelton, other relatives and friends. Da`Von, Christopher Jr, and Amir; one sister, Laquisha Holmes (Warren); one aunt, Louise A graveside services will be held 12:00 Noon, Conyers (James); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at the Winfield Fami- Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Christian Tabernacle of Petersly Cemetery, Stony Creek, VA, the Rev. Roletta burg, 1001 West High Street, Petersburg, VA, Bishop Kenneth Hicks, Sr., Pastor, eulogist. The G. Banks, eulogist. interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M., Friday, August 5, 2022 at the funeral establishment. The family will also have a memorial musical honoring the life and legacy of Overseer Briggs at 7:00 P.M., Friday, August 5, 2022 at Christian Tabernacle of Petersburg.

Mr. David Moore

November 1, 1940 - August 3, 2022 Mr. David Moore, 81, transitioned into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at his residence in South Chesterfield, VA. Please join us in comforting the Moore Family by uplifting them with your prayers. Services of Celebration and Remembrance are pending.

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Saturday, August 6, 2022

Dr. Bertie Jeffress Powell July 15, 1933 - July 28, 2022

Bertie Jeffress Powell, 89, of Manassas, VA, died July 28, 2022 after a short illness. Bertie (Dr. Powell) was born to the late Bertie Hamlette Jeffress and Conway A. Jeffress in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on July 15, 1933. She was baptized at the age of 9 at Mt. Horran Baptist Church in Pittsburgh. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Mildred J. Berry. Dr. Powell is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, the Rev. Dr. Grady W. Powell, Sr.; two daughters, Sandra and Dorthula (Dot) both of Manassas; three sons, Grady Jr. of Manassas, Herbert and Eric both Los Angeles, California. She is also survived by two sons-in-law, Albert Mitchell and Harvey Woodson; a daughter-in-law, Danette Powell; and two grandchildren, Grady III of Manassas and Harvey III of Brooklyn, New York. She leaves to cherish her memory, two beloved sisters, Mrs. Joy J. Franklin of New York and Mrs. Fay J. Davis of Richmond; a loving brother, Dr. Conway A. Jeffress of Novi, Michigan; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Louise Jeffress of Novi, Michigan, Mrs. Lucille R. Powell of Williamsburg; Mrs. Geneva Powell of Richmond; and a host of close-knit nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and dear friends. Dr. Powell was a lifelong learner and believed in the power of an education. She attended Virginia Seminary where she met her husband in January 1951. In September of 1951, she entered Virginia Union University where she received her B.A. in Religious Studies; she earned her Masters and PhD in English Education from the University of Pittsburgh. She was an extraordinary and beloved teacher and professor who taught English and French at A. G. Wright High School in Louisa County, J. E. J. Moore High School in Prince George, and at Peabody High School in Petersburg before joining the faculty of Virginia State University in 1968. She retired from Virginia State in 1991 and was named Professor Emeritus at that time. Dr. Powell enjoyed the written word and published some of her writings, among them were Encounter, a book of poems and The Sabbath After, a series of sermons and poetry in honor of the victims of 9/11. Her favorite book to read, however, was Precious Bible Promises from which she read daily. She served in many roles during her lifetime, but three were especially important to her: as a Sunday School teacher of college students and young adults at Gillfield for many years and as a member of the Ministers’ Wives and Ministers’ Widows Alliance (MWMW) of Petersburg and the Tri-City University Women where she served as president. She was also the founding leader of the MWMW Foundation of Petersburg. Dr. Powell was known for her generous spirit, quiet graciousness, and endearing smile. If you asked her from where her sweet spirit emerged, she would tell you unequivocally – it came from her love for Jesus Christ and her praise and gratitude for His continuous grace and mercy. She fervently and earnestly sought to have a closer walk with God each day of her life, as she expressed in this line from her poem My Walk With God:“...what I know about my strides has been revealed in time, There is no need to walk at all unless I walk with God.” Funeral services for Dr. Bertie J. Powell will be held 1:00 P.M., Saturday, August 6, 2022 at the Gillfield Baptist Church, 209 Perry Street, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Dr. George W.C. Lyons, Jr., Pastor, eulogist. The interment to follow in Blandford Cemetery. Dr. Powell may be viewed from 2:00 P.M. until 8:00 PM, Friday, August 5, 2022 at the funeral establishment. Viewing will also be held from 9:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M., and family will receive friends from 11:30 A.M. until 12:45 P.M., Saturday, August 6, 2022 at the church. The family request that all attendees to please wear a masks to the viewing and the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to: The Ministers Wives and Ministers Widows Foundation, P.O. Box 2559, Petersburg, VA 23804-2559 or The Hope Center, 827 Commerce Street, Petersburg, VA 23803 dcuhopecenter.org

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Mr. Tyree Easter

Services will be held 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 418 Halifax Street, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Dr. Robert A. Diggs, Sr., Pastor. The interment to follow in Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. Watch the funeral services live online on our J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook page.

Mr. Tyree Easter, Mr. James Albert entered into a Hansley, of Chesterfield, departed peaceful rest on this life Saturday, Tuesday, August 2, July 30, 2022 at his 2022 at his residence. residence. The funeral arThe funeral arrangements for Mr. rangements for Mr. Tyree Easter have James A. Hansley been entrusted to the caring staff of Bland have been entrusted to the Bland Funeral Funeral Homes, 137 Harrison St., Petersburg, Homes, 137 Harrison St., 804.732.7841. VA, 23803. www.blandfuneralhomes.com.

January 22, 1967 - July 28, 2022

May 6, 1983 - August 3, 2022

Mr. James Albert Hansley

September 10, 1937 - July 30, 2022

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Saturday, August 6, 2022

Deacon Floyd L. Henderson, Jr. August 20, 1934 - July 27, 2022

Floyd Lee Henderson, Jr. affectionately known as “Butter”, departed this life Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Bon Secours Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, VA. Floyd was the oldest of five children born to the late Floyd L. Henderson, Sr. and Carlee Henderson on August 20, 1934. He was a proud “Blandford Boy” educated in the Petersburg Public School System graduating from Peabody High School in 1951. He later matriculated at Virginia State College (now Virginia State University) achieving his Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Master’s in Science Education. Floyd realized at the early age of 12 that he could be a blessing to his family and himself by earning his own money. That’s when he started working in his grandparents’ garden, feeding the chickens, cutting wood for cooking and heating the house. He eventually found his first real job delivering the Progress-Index Newspaper to over 100 customers from 1946 to 1951. During the same time, he worked at the Fort Lee Officer’s Club in the evenings setting up pins in the bowling alley. While in school, Floyd also waited tables at the Petersburg Hotel for Kiwanis, Lions and Rotary Club luncheon meetings, where he served as a soda fountain clerk. In addition, he worked in local drugstores, as well as held various duties at the College grill on Virginia State’s campus. Floyd’s intense work ethic and family ties also took him to New York City where he worked as a Montgomery Ward shipping clerk, garment center factory worker and waiter at the largest seafood restaurant on the East Coast. Floyd served two years in the U.S. Army from 1957-1959. Before departing for his tour of duty in Germany, he proposed to the “Love of his Life”, Irma Tyler. Upon his return, they married in June of 1959. As a result of this union two children were born, one daughter, Latetia Marie and one son, Jeffrey LaMonte. He was the proud grandfather of two grandsons, Trent Wesley and Trace William Henderson. Serving as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal for close to 30 years, Floyd shaped the lives and minds of several generations of students in the Petersburg Public School system. He started his teaching career at Carter G. Woodson High School in Hopewell in 1960. The following year, he realized his dream job when he was hired in his hometown of Petersburg, VA as a sixth and seventh grade math/science teacher. After twelve years of teaching at Henry Williams Elementary and Westview Elementary Schools, he humbly accepted a promotion to an administrative position. During the next 17 years, Floyd served as an Assistant Principal of Westview and J.E.B. Stuart Elementary Schools and Principal of Robert E. Lee and Walnut Hill Elementary Schools. On October 1, 1989, he retired as Principal of Walnut Hill Elementary School. Floyd was a lifelong and faithful member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, Petersburg, VA., where he accepted Christ and was baptized at the age of 12 by Rev. F.J. Boddie. As an adolescent, Floyd served on the Junior Usher Board and in the Junior Choir. As an adult he continued his service to the Lord in many ways: Representative to the State Council of Boy Scouts, Tabernacle Baptist Day Care Boards, three Pulpit Committees, the first Financial Secretary, Men’s Club Secretary, Chairman of the Breakfast and Bereavement Ministries, member of the Downtown Churches feeding program, Vice Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Tri-City Salvation Army as well as the United Way Allocation Committee for the Tri-City area. He also loyally served as Chairman of the Trustee Board for more than twenty years and as Chairman/Co-Chairman of the Diaconate Ministry. During his lifetime, he was a member and held numerous leadership positions of various civic and social organizations including being a member of the Alpha Kappa Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., the Pasteboard Club, Club 36 and he was a devoted King in Queens, Incorporated. He was also recently inducted as a Life Member of the Peabody High School Alumni Association. Floyd’s professional organizations included:memberships with the Petersburg Tri-City Retired Teachers Association; the Petersburg Education Association (PEA) and the National Educational Association (NEA). Floyd was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Sr and Carlee Henderson; a sister, Charmaine Winfield; and two brothers, Christon and Willie Henderson. Floyd is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Irma Henderson; his two children, Latetia Henderson of Washington, DC, and Jeffrey Henderson (Dana) of Upper Marlboro, MD; two grandsons, Trent and Trace Henderson of Upper Marlboro, MD; one sister, Juanita Bradley of Petersburg, VA; one brother-in-law, Frank Tyler of Amelia, VA; two nephews, DeGeon Bradley (Marie Richardson-fiancée) of Chester, VA, and Frank Tyler III (Kelley) of Manasses VA; one niece, Ashley Tyler-Gee (Timothy) of North Chesterfield VA; one great nephew, Rashaun Brown of Petersburg, VA; devoted cousins including, Gloria Dean Ward, Rosiland Lee, Nick Williams, Quentin Henderson (Faith), Andre Henderson (Connie), Deirdre Henderson, Pam Lundy, Bernard Lundy (Catherine), Robin Caldwell (John), Rosezelia Roy, Carleasse Blackwell (Nathaniel), Anthony Roy, and Amanda Bostic, as well as other devoted and lifelong friends including, Herman Wyatt, Samuel Winston, Olonzo Stith and Janice Jones. Special thanks to a devoted caretaker, Janet Brown. Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Monday, August 8, 2022, at the Tabernacle Baptist Church, 418 Halifax Street, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Dr. Robert A. Diggs, Sr., Pastor, eulogist. Interment to follow in the Dinwiddie Memorial Park with military honors. The family will receive friends from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00, Sunday, August 7, 2022 at the funeral establishment.

Ms. Carla Sherai Crane

August 18, 1964 - August 3, 2022 Ms. Carla S. Crane, 57, transitioned into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at her residence in Prince George, VA. Please join us in comforting the Crane Family by uplifting them with your prayers. Services of Celebration and Remembrance are pending.

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Pelosi Makes Controversial Stop in Taiwan STAFF REPORT LNNUSA.com

In a highly-criticized move, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan on Tuesday, August 2nd. The move is not unprecedented as then-Speaker Newt Gingrich visited the island nation in 1997, but Pelosi is the highest-ranking U.S. official to do so since, according to a report from NBC News. Officials and leaders in the U.S. took various positions on the move in the days leading up to her trip to Asia. Some Republican leaders applauded the stop in Taiwan as necessary so as not to appear weak in the face of China’s threats to take action if Pelosi visited the island. President Joe Biden initially stated that the visit was “not a good idea”, citing escalating tensions with China, which claims Taiwan as its own while Taiwan claims to be an independent nation. Pelosi and other officials have communicated that the visit does not change the United States’ stance or policies regarding Taiwan. PHOTO: TWITTER/NANCY PELOSI

San Francisco Voting Law Struck Down STAFF REPORT LNNUSA.com

SAN FRANCISCO- A San Francisco law that permitted non-U.S. citizens to vote in local school board elections was overturned late last week. According to the Daily Wire, the controversial law allowed non-citizens to vote in those races if they have school-aged children. The law was originally passed in 2016 and had a two-year delay before taking effect, but “was extended indefinitely in 2021”, according to the report. But on Friday, July 29th, a San Francisco judge overturned that city ordinance, citing both California state law and the U.S. Constitution as giving the right to vote only to citizens of the United States. The judge’s ruling follows a similar ruling in New York made this past June.

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