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Ramada to Finally Fall

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BY CRAIG RICHARDS LNNUSA.com

PETERSBURG– Since 2012, the Ramada Inn has served as an iconic gateway to the city. But this mammoth billboard to modern day blight is anything but a welcoming sight. Now, the towering eyesore is slated to give way to green space and blue skies.

The welcome change to

the Petersburg landscape is all due to the recent acquisition of $2.6 million dollars, a settlement, and years of efforts by city and state officials. This culmination of a perfect storm of various entities has given the residents of Petersburg an anticipated end to arguably one of the city’s most visible challenges.

Aided by $2.6 million in funding from the Gener-

al Assembly, the city has been able to repurchase the property and pave the way for the building’s demolition. Senator Joe Morrissey and Delegate Kim Taylor, two driving forces in advancing the legislation to secure the funds through the General Assembly, were in Petersburg on Monday, August 22nd to present the check to Mayor Sam Parham.

The presentation was made in the shadow of the former Ramada Inn building at 380 East Washington Street. A glimpse into the future of the building was on display as demolition machinery ripped down part of the building adjacent to the parking lot.

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here for over a decade,” Senator Morrissey explained, emphasizing that it was part of his campaign promise. “When I campaigned in the city, I’d drive off that intersection every day, and it’s the first thing I saw and I promised people that I would work tirelessly ‘til we get it down, and we’re at that point right now,” Morrissey said. He credited months of collaboration between city officials, Delegate Kim Taylor, and fellow state legislators

for securing the finances and efforts needed to complete the project.

“This is the gateway to Petersburg. This is the first thing people see when they pull off 95 and that’s not what we want the face of Petersburg to look like,” Morrissey added.

“This building coming down, this demolition is a message to the region, a message to the Commonwealth that Petersburg is open for business. I’m absolutely thrilled,” said Delegate Kim Taylor. “This horrible eyesore is coming

down and it’s just going to open up our city for so much potential and so much growth.”

Mayor Sam Parham said the event has a great deal of significance to the future of Petersburg. “This is the symbolism that everyone needs to see that Petersburg is on the move, we’re on the rise. And with this new partnership between the city of Petersburg and the Commonwealth, this is really the kickoff event of transforming Petersburg to the new city that’s going to be vibrant, a place for

everyone to work, live, and raise a family,” Parham said.

The demolition demonstration drew cheers from the crowd and provided the first steps of the building’s ultimate demise. The project will be completed

by Demolition Services Incorporated of Culpeper, Virginia, specializing in governmental and commercial work. The demolition is slated to begin in the next few weeks and is expected to be completed by December 2022.

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City Ends Lawsuit with Buyout PETERSBURG

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PETERSBURG – From lawsuit to purchase, the old Ramada Inn site in Petersburg has become the center of another story besides its demolition. After being embroiled in legal action against Chris Harrison and Virginia Hotel Development Group, LLC, the City of Petersburg took a new legal strategy. Instead of continuing to sue the owner, they decided to buy the property back from him– for nearly $500,000 more than the amount Harrison originally paid for the property.

But Petersburg Mayor Sam Parham said that there were reasons for the additional half-million increase in the repurchase price, an amount that he said actually saved the city money.

“The assessments in the City of Petersburg increased as well. The Commonwealth of Virginia put over $600,000 in doing the Abatement Brownfield Grant that was put in here so that between the $700,000 and that $600,000 the developer actually wanted

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Demolition on the Ramada Inn began on Monday, August 22nd.

more than what we paid him.

So we brought him down to the purchase price of $1.1 million dollars. Just because of the improvements and the assessed value of the property is going up,” Parham said.

Mayor Parham went on to explain how the controversial purchase price may have saved the city even more money. “Also, the City of Petersburg was in legal battle with the owner of this hotel which was going to cost the city of Petersburg over a million dollars just to fight this in court. So, it was definitely

a huge savings to eliminate all the legal fees that would have been associated in a long drag out battle and this property could still be standing here for another three or four years while it’s tied up in court,” Parham added.

City Council approved a $1.25 million purchase this summer that effectively ended the lawsuit. The remaining dollars of the $2.6 million received from the efforts of Senator Joe Morrissey and Delegate Kim Taylor have been earmarked for the building’s demolition and site

development.

In 2016, Harrison began consideration to purchase the property. He bought the property in 2018 for $750,000 with the promise to restore the old hotel, a project expected to improve the community and aid tourism.

But on June 3, 2021, Petersburg City Attorney Anthony Williams filed a 267-page complaint in Circuit Court to force Harris to address ongoing city concerns with the threat of further action, including demolition. The complaint claimed Harrison, among other things, ignored numerous citations, violated safety codes, and even conducted fraudulent activity related to terms of allotted city funds to address lead and asbestos removal.

Fast forward to August 2022 and, despite the claims and attempted lawsuit, Harrison is walking away with over one million dollars while the city now has the opportunity to address this billboard to blight– a billboard slated for removal by December of this year.

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Youngkin Administration Launches ‘Partnership for Petersburg’ PETERSBURG

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PETERSBURG- On Monday, August 22nd, Governor Glenn Youngkin travelled to the Petersburg Public Library to make a special announcement. The Governor and many members of his administration together launched the “Partnership for Petersburg”, a set of initiatives that the Youngkin administration will be prioritizing in an attempt to assist Petersburg in six key areas: education, health care access, public safety, transportation, business and economic growth, and relationships with community and faith leaders.

“Let’s build comprehensive relationships, let’s foster comprehensive change, and let’s do it through a comprehensive approach,” expounded Governor Youngkin. “And if we break down the silos and work across functions, we can together, we can together, meaningfully impact the lives and livelihoods of the great people of Petersburg.”

A number of the administration’s secretaries were also present for the Partnership for Petersburg launch, each explaining their role in the new initiative. Leaders in each of the key areas stood with these secretaries on stage, and then publicly

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signed what the administration termed “covenants”their pledge to work together to improve Petersburg for its residents.

“We are here to turn our hand to the plow,” said Lt. Governor Sears. “Because a good education lifts all boats. I’m excited about the Governor’s leadership and this historic covenantal pledge for a good education for our children. And I say covenant because we’ve been doing contracts; covenants are different.

A covenant puts relationship ahead of products and services. Contract’s just the opposite. So relationship is what is going to get us there.”

The commitment to relationship was demonstrated by the state leaders on stage as they took turns explaining the detailed steps that

their departments would be working with Petersburg officials to implement over the coming months and years.

In the area of public education, both Richard Bland College and Virginia State University have committed to partnering with new lab schools in Petersburg.

Learning loss in reading and math among Petersburg’s students will be addressed through a tutoring program through the Urban League utilizing VSU students as tutors. In order to transform Petersburg’s schools into “community hubs”, PCPS will work alongside the YMCA, the Boys and Girls Club, and Communities in Schools to provide additional programs for studentsincluding before and after school care.

To improve access to

healthcare in Petersburg, the hours of the Petersburg Health Department will be expanded and mobile health care clinics established.

Health literacy hubs will also be established through partnerships with Central Virginia Health Services, Bon Secours Southside Regional, and other health organizations. Finally, commitment to the Poor Creek water improvements will stabilize water service to residents in that area of the city.

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PARTNERSHIP FROM PAGE 5 murder by 56%, and 24 juveniles have been detained for firearm-related crimes.

The Partnership for Petersburg will continue and expand that commitment with the addition of prosecutors in the Attorney General’s office and a group violence intervention coordinator, as well as continued Virginia State Police presence in the city.

“It’s easy to talk about statistics, but then you forget that human beings aren’t a statistic,” said Attorney General Jason Miyares. “Part of the healing process is indeed finding justice. And so that’s why I’m so proud to be here with the Governor as we recognize that, for the victims, for those that have

lost loved ones, that’s not just a statistic. It’s a mother; it’s a father; it’s a brother; it’s a sister; it’s a friend; it’s a neighbor. It’s an empty chair at every Thanksgiving. It’s a missed birthday celebration. And so, it is an honor for this Partnership for Petersburg to include the Office of the Attorney General, to make sure that we don’t forget our victims.”

In terms of transportation, the Partnership for Petersburg initiatives include funding for the Petersburg Multimodal Center, enhanced medical transportation for non-emergencies, and ensuring safe entry to the city along interstates 85 and 95. The transportation commitments also include rail, with plans for modernization of the Ettrick

train station and expanded passenger rail options.

On the economic development front, leaders committed to multiple initiatives such as continued development of Petersburg’s pharmaceutical cluster, fostering entrepreneurship in the city, and revitalization of Petersburg’s assets. Expansion of housing options and broadband access also made the list of initiatives, as well as a commitment to engage with Petersburg’s employers.

The final key area of focus for the administration is community engagement, with a strong commitment to work with Petersburg’s community and faith leaders. Strategy for that partnership includes breaking down barriers that may prevent the full engagement of

community groups, as well as educating those groups about the resources available to them. The administration will also work with Petersburg to identify gaps in the community that can be filled to address some of the challenges that the city faces.

The final signatures on the Partnership for Petersburg covenant were those of Petersburg Mayor Sam Parham and Governor Youngkin himself, symbolizing the commitment that both state and city leaders have made to work together in all of these focus areas in a joint effort to boost Petersburg, and make it “a great place to live, work, and raise a family”.

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Remains Found Near Hopewell Marina Believed to be Fort Lee Man Who Jumped from Bridge HOPEWELL

BY ADRIENNE WALLACE FOR LNNUSA.com

HOPEWELL— Police have identified the man who jumped from the Route 10 bridge last week after his body was found near the City Marina.

Hopewell Police, with support from Fire and EMS and Chesterfield County units, conducted a search and investigation after a call came in on Tuesday, August 16th reporting that a man was seen who displayed signs of potentially jumping from the Charles Hardaway Marks Bridge.

Shortly after 10am on Thursday, August 18th, authorities pulled the body of a man from the river near

the Hopewell City Marina.

His disappearance created a consolidated search effort of the Appomattox River from several units from Hopewell

Police to rescue teams from Hopewell, Chesterfield County, and the Virginia State Police.

The man was identified as

Stephen Roth, 31, of Fort Lee. He was an active duty army captain, serving as an instructor at U.S. Army Logistics University at Fort Lee, Army officials confirmed.

Hopewell police continue to investigate the circumstances of Roth’s death, although it’s a suspected suicide, said Hopewell police spokeswoman Lt. Jacquita Allen.

Police have not released a motive for why they think Roth jumped. Anyone who may have information about the case is asked to contact Hopewell Police at (804) 541-2284 or Crime Solvers at (804) 541-2202. Information may also be shared through the P3Tips mobile app.

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Manker Sets Goals as Interim City Manager HOPEWELL

BY ADRIENNE WALLACE FOR LNNUSA.com

HOPEWELL– Following City Manager John March Altman’s departure from the city, Hopewell’s city council members appointed its Information Technology Director to the post on an interim basis.

At a special meeting on August 1st, the Hopewell city council appointed Dr. Concetta Manker to the role of Interim City Manager by a vote of 5 to 2; her tenure in the role began on Thursday, August 11th. Dr. Manker is also continuing to serve in her role as the IT Director for the city.

“I am excited for this time to serve as Hopewell Interim City Manager. I appreciate the City Council for extending this opportunity to me and placing their confidence in my leadership abilities,” Dr. Concetta Manker said.

“In addition to Council’s support, I’m fortunate to also have the support of our City department leaders.”

She’s enthusiastic about the opportunities to enhance the service and care for the Hopewell community.

Manker’s appointment did not come without some controversy; Councilors Deborah Randolph and Janice Denton stated during the meeting that they would not support the council going into closed session to discuss the interim appointment. Instead, they agreed the council should consider hiring a municipal advising firm to assist in determining what Hopewell needs in its top staff role.

Manker was approved to take the spot on an interim basis with the support of Mayor Patience Bennett and Councilors Jasmine Gore, Johnny Partin, and Arlene Holloway. Councilor Brenda Pelham was not in attendance at the meeting.

The appointed professional has worked her way up into leadership roles, explaining that that has helped prepare her for the interim duties.

“Throughout my career, I have been successful in developing high-level strategies, managing extensive projects and budgets, and introducing innovative processes to improve the efficiency of an organization,” Manker noted.

Just days after being appointed, she pointed out some goals and direction

from city council on what her priorities will be while in the role.

“During this time, I will focus on organizational structure, budget management, and distribution of federal American Rescue Plan Act dollars (ARPA) received by the City of Hopewell,” she said.

With the city facing many vacant key positions, she will also be working with city council and other local leaders to help address this shortfall.

“This is one of my areas of focus is stabilizing the organizational structure,” the interim city manager explained. “We are prioritizing intentional recruitment and retention of talent. Key positions, including Human Resources Director and

Public Works Director, are open for applicants online (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hopewell).

We will continue to post applications for various positions throughout City departments.”

Though Manker realizes she has challenges ahead as the city goes through a transition, she’s proud to move ahead in this top role.

“I am honored and humbled to serve the citizens and businesses of Hopewell. I will strive to ensure that we positively shape the future of our great city under the direction of the City Council and in partnership with the city’s leadership team,” she said. “Together, we will work to build a better tomorrow for Hopewell.”

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Hopewell to Light up the Night

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BY CHAI GALLAHUN LNNUSA.com

HOPEWELL— At the council meeting held on Tuesday, August 9th, Hopewell city council approved $300,000 for the city’s LED (Light Emitting Diode) streetlight conversion.

According to former City Manager John “March” Altman, Jr., “Dominion Power conducted a cost inventory analysis of all of our streetlights in the city,” adding that the city has 1,853 streetlights, and of those lights,

1,376 are the older “cobra head” style streetlights.

Further, 46 streetlights have already been converted to LED because of the failure of the “cobra head” fixtures.

The LED lights provide greater illumination quality and brilliance levels while also using less energy than the traditional-style lights.

Altman continued, shedding some more light on how the upgrade would proceed, “Dominion limits a conversion project to 50 streetlights per ‘project’.” He explained that because the city has 1,807 streetlights in need of LED

upgrading, “We would need to submit a request for 36 individual projects.”

Dominion has indicated that if Hopewell moves forward with the conversion of all its older streetlights, it would take Dominion one to oneand-a-half years to complete the upgrade in full.

Altman suggested that city staff could review crime data in order to develop a phasing plan for conversion, the idea being that the brighter lights may deter criminal activity in areas currently poorly lit.

While the cost to convert all of the cobra head streetlights

to LED is approximately $285,000, Altman stated that once the city completes the conversion, it will see a savings of around $4,000 per month on its Dominion Energy bill.

Altman also recommended an additional $15,000 be allocated for additional new light fixtures to be installed where there is currently no lighting in the city; that additional step was agreed to by the councilors, bringing the total cost of the LED conversion project to $300,000.

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The Power of Anonymity

How to Honor a Person’s Recovery Journey in a Small Town

BY MARYCATHERINE NEAL FOR LNNUSA.com

The first time Daniel attended an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, he was terrified. Not only was he terrified of being recognized by a community member, but he was terrified of feeling like he belonged in the room of other recovering people on their healing journey.

“I am one of those people who genuinely cares what other people think of me. I walk in there and I identified out,” he said. “I didn’t think I was an addict or an alcoholic.” Daniel did not return to a meeting for a while after that first time.

Years before Daniel’s recovery journey began, his mother Ann attended her first Alateen meeting, a support group for teenagers whose family members are affected by addiction, at a small church in her community.

Both of Anne’s parents were alcoholics. She had a very different experience than her son.

“It was comforting [to] know that there were people my age going through the same thing. And it was cool for me to know my family was all recovering at the same time,” she said. “It was the family project, and we had an awareness that we were all in this together.”

Ann remembers the sponsor of the meeting allowing a lot of freedom for the teens to share what was on their

hearts. She also remembers seeing a book on one of the book shelves where the meeting was held: My Dad Loves Me, My Dad Has a Disease.

“Sometimes as a teenager I questioned whether my dad loved me more or the alcohol more,” she admitted.

However, now that she has been a part of the Al-Anon groups for most of her life, Ann knows that was never the case.

“Alcoholism and addiction are a disease,” she said with a nod. And anonymity is an integral piece of addiction recovery.

Every 12-step program shares the same 12 Traditions, or guidelines for how members of the organization should treat each other.

Number 12 states “anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities.”

But being a part of a small community makes remaining anonymous almost impossible.

“It is very, very difficult coming from a small town where everyone knows you.

You can’t go to the store without somebody knowing you,” Daniel said. He says it is forbidden for any member of a 12-step program to talk about another person who is attending AA. “It is okay, however, if I choose to disclose my own business, if I choose to break my own anonymity.” The group Ann attends every

week closes every meeting with a similar sentiment: “Who you see here, what you hear here, when you leave here, let it stay here.”

Ann and Daniel agree that the process is all about trust.

“I go to five AA meetings a week. That tells me that I am not there to say anything about anyone else. I can only talk of my own experiences and to protect the other person,” Daniel said. When he is not attending meetings, Daniel continues to practice this concept at his job at a pier-led facility in his community.

But he has fallen short before.

“We’re human beings, we gossip, it’s what we do. I have to take a look at that. If I am out there talking to someone from my small home town, I really have to think before I speak about the other person.

Is this going to be damaging?

Is this going to be helpful?”

He says it is difficult for him to trust people sometimes because of what he went through during his active addiction. It is important for him to surround himself with people who will hold him accountable and help him when he is in need. Both Daniel and Ann found that fellowship within their AA groups. “​​For years I’d say AA or NA wasn’t working for me but that’s because I was doing it for others, not for myself,” Daniel admitted. Now, his recovery is driven by his work to help others progress in

their recovery. “I don’t just wake up in the morning and think how can I stay sober, but it’s how can I help somebody else stay sober too?”

He described AA as a selfish program but also a “we program” because no one can recover alone.

Ann feels the same. She feels comfort in knowing that if she were to endure a crisis, she could pick up the phone and call someone at any time.

It invigorates her to know she can serve that purpose for her Al-Anon community and her son.

Without this AA family, Ann and Daniel would not be who they are today.

“I am a better mother, I am a better wife, I am a better daughter,” Ann said.

“This program and these people have taught me a new way to live, ultimately. It’s exactly what my mom says,” Daniel said. He sees changes within himself every day. “It is a spiritual experience to go through a process and have nothing and now to look at what you have. It’s amazing what that can do.”

Both Ann and Daniel see themselves attending meetings for the rest of their lives.

Now, when asked how he feels about attending meetings, Daniel said, “I definitely don’t feel terrified anymore. I feel a part of. I know I am in the right place. I know that I am where my higher power wants me to be. I identify in.”

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Kick Start to School Year 708 Backpacks Distributed at Back to School Fair

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BY ADRIENNE WALLACE FOR LNNUSA.com

PRINCE GEORGE– Prince George County celebrated students’ return to school with a return to tradition.

This year’s Back to School event marks the annual fair’s return to Scott Memorial Park after the event was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19 and modified into a drive-thru event last year.

“It was great to see our families and community make their way back to Scott Memorial Park for an

afternoon of family-friendly entertainment, helping kick off the upcoming school year positively,” Michael Campbell, Coordinator of Communications & Public Relations for Prince George Public Schools said.

A total of 155 volunteers, which included the PGHS cheerleaders and football players, county employees, and school division staff helped make the Thursday, August 18th event a success.

There were many otherssuch as members of Unity Baptist Church and Destination Church- who also

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helped to make this year’s event a success.

“We are also thankful to everyone who donated supplies to fill backpacks distributed to dozens of Prince George students, allowing them to begin the year without worrying about supplies on the first day of school on September 6,” Campbell noted.

A total of 395 elementary backpacks and 313 secondary backpacks were distributed for a total of 708 backpacks during the Back-to-School Fair; approximately 60 additional backpacks were sent to

schools in the county for students who may need them for the upcoming year but were unable to attend the event. In total, nearly 780 backpacks were donated to this year’s event.

Prince George County Public Schools and the Prince George County Department of Social Services continued their partnership to support local students through this summer’s Back-to-School Fair.

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BACKPACKS FROM PAGE 11 able information to help parents and students start the upcoming school year positively. Families are given the opportunity to interact with teachers and staff from Prince George County’s schools at the festival, along with staff from the Prince George Department of Social Services and other county employees and resources from various community organizations.

Their efforts, paired with the generosity of the Prince George community, help make the Back-To-School Fair the success it has been since its inception.

During the hours from 4pm to 7pm, families were able to browse through a variety of vendors providing resources and information. The district’s Food and Nutrition Services

department was on hand, sharing information about free and reduced-cost meals applications, along with Student Services and several community organizations, including the Prince George Police Department, Fire and EMS, Social Services, and more.

Snacks and treats were available, and young students could even tour a school bus and receive safety tips to be ready for their journey to and from school next month.

The success of this event centers on the ability to help students and families positively begin the school year. “The Back-to-School Fair is a fixture of our community, and it’s great to have this tradition back for another year and return to Scott Memorial Park under beautiful skies with a tremendous turnout,”

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school officials shared. “We continue to be grateful for our volunteers with the county, our schools, and the community, and all

those who donated to make this school year start the right way for local kids.”

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RBC to Receive Drone Tech R&D Center

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DINWIDDIE- Richard Bland College will soon be the recipient of a new technology research, development, and training center. DroneUp, LLC, a drone flight services innovator and aviation technology provider, will invest $20.2 million dollars into its testing and training center on the Dinwiddie campus. The new drone research center is expected to bring 145 jobs to the area.

DroneUp will simultaneously expand its Virginia Beach headquarters. Virginia successfully competed with Arizona, New York, North Carolina, and Texas for the project, which will create 655 total new jobs in the state.

In addition to the expansion, the company will also launch drone hubs at three Walmarts across the Commonwealth as it works with the retail giant to explore drone delivery service.

Virginia Energy Plan Open for Input STAFF REPORT LNNUSA.com

RICHMOND- Governor Youngkin announced the development of the Virginia Energy Plan late last week, and Virginia’s residents are getting a chance to weigh in on the Commonwealth’s energy future. The Governor described the new plan as an “all of the above” approach that will consider all potential energy sources.

The administration and the Virginia Department of Energy will prioritize providing Virginians with clear information and data about their energy costs, as well as considering the future needs for energy in the state.

Governor Youngkin outlined several objectives of the Energy Plan as well as what he termed ‘guiding principles’. The objectives are to lower the cost of living, to create jobs, and to bring people to Virginia. The guiding principles include affordability, reliability, environmental stewardship, and innovation among others.

The public will have the opportunity to provide input on the Virginia Energy Plan through September 16th and may find more information, including how to register their comments, by going to energy.virginia.gov

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DINWIDDIE ARREST REPORT

Nicolatte Wiley Harris, 44 years old of the 30 block of Perry Street, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on August 11, 2022 for contempt by failing to appear in court.

Kaitlin Elizabeth Flax, 36 years old of the 25000 block of Cox Road, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on August 13, 2022 for domestic assault.

Michael Ryan Gauldin, 37 years old of the 25000 block of Simmons Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on August 15, 2022 for domestic assault.

Mariah Aboud, 31 years old of the 22000 block of Lake Jordan Road, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on August 17, 2022 for domestic assault.

Adam Brandon Holyman, Sr., 36 years old of the 25000 block of Ferndale Road, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on August 17, 2022 for destruction of property and breaking, injuring, defacing, destroying, or preventing the operation of vehicle, aircraft, boat, or vessel.

Justin Travis Winters, 23 years old of the 10 block of South Sycamore Street, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on August 12, 2022 for domestic assault, shooting, stabbing, etc., with intent to maim or kill, two counts of pointing, holding, or brandishing a firearm, two counts of abduction and kidnapping, use or display of a firearm in committing a felony, larceny, burglary, strangulation of another and destruction of property.

Juan Vidal-Mapica, 32 years old of the 7900 block of Boydton Plank Road, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on August 13, 2022 for domestic assault.

Daniel Troy Paglia, 38 years old of the 7700 block of Vaughan Road, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on August 15, 2022 for grand larceny, larceny and fugitive justice from justice.

Delvon Lamont Clark, 41 years old of the 2500 block of Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on August 15, 2022 for contempt by failure to appear in court.

Jamarkus Eugene Watkins, 30 years old of the 24000 block of James Court, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on August 16, 2022 for contempt by disobeying a court order.

Ebony Lamont Johnson, 39 years old of the 3400 block of Bivona Street, Bronx, New York was arrested on August 16, 2022 for reckless driving.

Destry B. Brown, Jr., 29 years old of the 10000 block of Quaker Road, Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on August 17, 2022 for grand larceny, entering dwelling house, etc., with intent to commit larceny, assault and battery or other felony, larceny, driving on revoked license, two counts of owner to secure registration and certificate of title or certificate of ownership, illegal use of defective and unsafe equipment, possession of registration cards; exhibiting registration card and licenses; failure to carry license or registration card, operating uninsured motor vehicle without payment of fee, infractions relating to registration, licensing, and certificates of title and failure to have motor vehicle inspected.

Jacob Elbee Campbell, 27 years old of the 15000 block of Boydton Plank Road, Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on August 17, 2022 for violation of a protective order.

David Scott Harvard, 39 years old of the 16000 block of Courthouse Road, Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on August 17, 2022 for contempt by failing to appear in court.

Donald Lee Green, Jr., 29 years old of the 20000 block of Carson Road, Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on August 17, 2022 for contempt by disobeying a court order.

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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 202208150002 Motor Vehicle Theft ON 08/15/2022, POLICE RECEIVED A REPORT OF MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT IN THE 5900 BLK OF PRINCE GEORGE DRIVE. KNOWN OFFENDER TOOK THE VICTIM’S TRUCK AFTER BEING TOLD NOT TO DRIVE IT ANYMORE. 202208160006 Disorderly Conduct, AssaultIntimidation, Obstruct Justice/ Resist Arrest ON 08/16/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 400 BLK OF SWIFT STREET IN REFERENCE TO THREATS BEING MADE. KNOWN OFFENDER WAS IDENTIFIED AS BEING INTOXICATED IN PUBLIC. ARREST MADE. 202208170001 Throwing Objects at Vehicles, Damage of Property ON 08/17/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 6000 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD FOR A REPORT OF DAMAGE TO A VEHICLE. KNOWN OFFENDER THREW AN ITEM AT THE VICTIM’S VEHICLE IN A ROAD RAGE INCIDENT. 202208170014 Motor Vehicle Theft ON 08/17/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO 12000 BLK OF SOUTH CRATER ROAD FOR A MOTOR

VEHICLE THEFT. TWO UNKNOWN OFFENDERS ARRIVED ON A MOTORCYCLE AND TOOK THE VICTIM’S VEHICLE WHEN THE VICTIM STEPPED OUT TO GO INTO THE STORE. 202208170013 Assault-Simple ON 08/17/2022, OFFICERS RESPONDED TO THE 4000 BLK OF BRANCHESTER PKWY FOR THE REPORT OF A DISTURBANCE. KNOWN OFFENDER WAS IDENTIFIED AS GRABBING THE VICTIM’S WRIST DURING AN ARGUMENT. 202208180001 Larceny ON 08/18/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO 5000 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD IN REFERENCE TO A LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER LEFT THE GAS STATION WITH $80 WORTH OF GAS. 202208180003 Larceny ON 08/18/2022, OFFICERS RESPONDED TO THE 4500 BLK OF BRANCHESTER PKWY IN REFERENCE TO A LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE A PACKAGE THAT WAS DELIVERED WITH A LAPTOP INSIDE.

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202208190002 Vandalism ON 08/19/2022, OFFICERS RESPONDED TO THE 12600 BLK OF JAMES RIVER DRIVE FOR A VANDALISM. UNKNOWN OFFENDER DAMAGED THE BACK WINDOW OF THE VICTIM’S VEHICLE. 202208190004 Larceny-Theft from Building ON 08/19/2022, OFFICERS RESPONDED TO THE 1500 BLK OF TINSLEY BLVD FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE JEWELRY BETWEEN JAN 01, 2022 AND AUGUST 19, 2022.

202208200002 Assault-Simple ON 08/20/2022, OFFICERS RESPONDED TO THE 6800 BLK OF LAKEPOINT DRIVE FOR A DOMESTIC ASSAULT. KNOWN OFFENDER WAS IDENTIFIED AND ARRESTED FOR SAME. 202208200004 Assault-Intimidation ON 08/20/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 5900 BLK OF PRINCE GEORGE DRIVE IN REFERENCE TO THREATS MADE. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT KNOWN OFFENDER THREATENED HARM TO VICTIMS AND LEFT THE SCENE.

202208210001 Assault-Simple ON 08/21/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 9100 BLK OF BULL HILL ROAD IN REFERENCE TO A WARRANT SERVICE. CITIZEN OBTAINED WARRANT FOR ASSAULT. ARREST MADE. QUIKITA WRIGHT AGE 34 202208160006 PRINCE GEORGE, VA PUBLIC INTOXICATION DISORDERLY CONDUCT SHAQUON TYNER AGE 24 202208200002 PRINCE GEORGE, VA ASSAULT & BATTERY -FAMILY MEMBER MARCHELLO SIMMONS AGE 35 202208210001 DISPUTANTA, VA ASSAULT & BATTERY

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August 15, 2022 – August 21, 2022 August 15, 2022 – August 21, 2022 For15, the2022 period August 2022 – August 21, 2022 the period August – August 21,15, 2022 o 271 criminal and other types calls for service were assigned 271 criminal and other types of calls for service wereofassigned o Total calls for service: 433 Total calls for service: 433

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1 ABANDONED VEHICLE 3 ACCIDENT ABANDONED VEHICLE PROPERTY DAMAGE 9 DISABLED VEHICLE ACCIDENT PROPERTY DAMAGE 3 HIT RUN PROPERTY DAMAGE DISABLED VEHICLE 4 INOPERABLE VEHICLE HIT RUN3 PROPERTY DAMAGE MUTUAL AID POLICE INOPERABLE VEHICLE 1 MVA WITH ENTRAPMENT 8 MVA WITH POSSIBLE INJURIES MUTUAL AID POLICE 3 PARKING VIOLATION MVA WITH ENTRAPMENT 3 PD ASSIST OTHER AGENCY MVA WITH POSSIBLE INJURIES 13 RECKLESS DRIVING PARKING VIOLATION 6 TRAFFIC HAZARD 1 TRAFFIC LIGHT MALFUNCTION PD ASSIST OTHER AGENCY 82 RECKLESS DRIVINGTRAFFIC STOP 140 Total

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Fugitives of the Week: 1990 | August 22, 2022

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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Richard Bryant Grant Sr. is wanted for Felony Threaten to Bomb/Burn, Assault & Battery x2, and Vandalism. Grant, 33, is a 6-foot tall white male who weighs 300 lbs. Grant has blue eyes and brown hair.

Guillermo Montes Gonzales is wanted for Failure to Appear on Felony Drug Charges.

Gonzales, 31, is a 6-foot-1-inch-tall white male who weighs 185 lbs. Gonzales has brown eyes and brown hair.

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Credit Card Theft & Fraud: 1990 | August 22, 2022 On June 27, 2022, at approximately 5 p.m., a Black female entered the Colonial Heights Library at 1000 Yacht Basin Drive and stole a wallet from a citizen’s book bag. She later used the cards in various jurisdictions to make purchases. The suspect appeared to be 20-35 years old and between 5 feet 5 inches and 5 feet 11 inches tall. She was last seen wearing a pink T-shirt, a black floral skirt and black flip flops. The suspect left in a silver-colored, four-door Ford SUV. 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 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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This week, the Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers program needs your help to solve a credit card theft and fraud.

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SNOWBALLING DRUG THINKING SENATOR FRANK RUFF

oin. Thankfully, for most it did not. However, some did become addicted emotionally or physically to drugs.

As I wrote going into August, I continue to focus on those things that were once considered marginal but now are considered mainstream. This week I will address the changing opinion on recreational drug use.

In the 60’s and 70’s, the use of marijuana was something that college students experimented with much to the concern of parents and adults. Many believed that this would lead to the use of more powerful drugs such as LSD, cocaine, and her-

In the last several years, there has been a growing movement to ignore past concerns, allowing anyone to do whatever they want to do. The old motto was ‘if it feels good, do it’. It started when Colorado ignored federal law and allowed the free commerce of marijuana within the state. Since then, other states saw the tax money Colorado was collecting and followed suit.

A fact that should be considered: the marijuana of 2022 has a much stronger potency than the product of the 60’s. This is the result

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of careful cultivation rarely found in the wild.

Some in the Virginia General Assembly jumped on the bandwagon when the Democrats had full control of state government. They believed that this was the popular thing to do. They want the snowball to keep rolling through Virginia.

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The proponents, after dithering around for most of the session, chose to draft a piece of legislation placed on desks with no serious chance for opponents to know what was included.

They had limited response to many of the questions that were raised. The authors of the bill had limited expertise in criminal law

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and little or no experience in small business. Thankfully, because of all the moving parts involved, they were forced to include language requiring the bill to be voted on again in 2022 before Virginia would allow commercial marijuana sales.

The bill created a commission to oversee the process. One of the provisions of the bill was that dealership licenses would be awarded based on a system that would enhance the opportunity of those who have a criminal record for drug use. It also included a 22% tax on all sales.

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understand the underground economy. Currently, if someone has been a dealer to customers for several years, they are not likely to even attempt to apply for a license. They will continue to operate as they have. Those that apply for a license will have to open a storefront business including all the costs of having a business. Costs they will have to mark up the price to cover, such as rent, utilities, and employees. Those business costs plus the 22% state tax will make them

unlikely to compete.

Then you get into the issue of the quality of the product. The licensee will promise they will have the purer product. They might, but this will not relate to those buying from their established dealer.

Then there is the issue of fentanyl. This is a potentially deadly manufactured drug that is produced in China and smuggled in along our southern border.

If I am a drug dealer, I am not simply going to stop doing business. If I am losing my business to the corner store, I will enhance my

product by adding something to make it give the user a greater high. A slight amount of fentanyl might do that; too much could easily kill a user. Smart dealers do not want to kill off their customers.

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Thankfully, with the Republicans in control of the House of Delegates, the train was slowed. This gives saner folks the opportunity to reconsider the whole issue.

As it stands now, it does leave in place the right of individuals to cultivate a few plants for their own use, but

it does not allow them to sell to others.

We will have to wait and see what the long-term situation will be in future years.

I find it very unacceptable that our motivation on the state level to risk the health of our citizens for a stack of tax money. Once addicted, the snowball will roll over us.

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Is JPMorgan Joining Up with Gold Bugs?

CLINT SIEGNER MONEY METALS NEWS SERVICE

People fighting for liberty, limited government, and honest money may have an unlikely ally according to Tom Luongo of the Gold, Goats N Guns blog. He recognizes a split in the monolithic powers running the world. Commercial banks may not be on board with the effort to establish a socialist world government.

Major Wall Street Banks, and JPMorgan in particular, are seeing their key traders convicted of criminal price rigging in the precious metal markets. The long running manipulation, with cover from some federal regulators, has earned the bank widespread hatred among gold and silver investors.

Now it appears the bullion banks have largely exited their notorious, concentrated short position.

Luongo expects the Federal Reserve may be willing to stay the course on tightening, even if it hurts.

If he is right, the banks have decided they hate socialism even more than they love gorging on free money.

When World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab says we will “own nothing and be happy,” it is as much a threat to bankers as it is to the rest of us. A world where most people are eating bugs and where population control is more important than economic growth looks mighty grim to nearly all of us.

Wall Street banks also likely oppose the move toward central bank digital currencies. It will be bad for conventional banking if access to capital is underwritten by social credit scores rather than FICO scores – and if deposits are managed by a centralized ledger.

The authoritarian model in China is being embraced by Davos elites who are pushing centrally planned globalism for Europe and the United States.

At the moment, that agenda isn’t faring too well.

President Joe Biden’s approval numbers are in the tank amid backlash to his Davos-hatched “Build Back Better” schemes.

Prime ministers in both

England and Italy have recently resigned. If Italy elects someone to lead them out of the European Union, it may well be the EU’s death knell.

The value of the euro is sinking and may fall much further as the European Central Bank struggles to keep interest rates far lower than the U.S. For the moment at least, the Federal Reserve appears content to keep hiking and ratcheting up the pain.

U.S. banks landed a punch of their own when they stopped taking European debt as collateral in the repo markets more than a year ago.

There will be consequences to tighter monetary policy.

For now, however, there are forces offsetting some of the negative effects. U.S. equity markets, for example, are faring better than many expected because investors see no better alternatives.

The economic outlook in Europe is poor, and it could be just as bad in China.

A wave of capital is coming to America. That does not mean the fiscal sins of the U.S. have been forgiven or forgotten. Luongo just ex-

pects the reckoning will arrive here after it has blown up the European Union and, perhaps, the Chinese Communist Party.

The wide scale loss of confidence happening in Europe and China is coming here as well. The grim reaper eventually comes for all badly abused fiat currencies.

In the meantime, tangible assets will continue their ascent in nominal terms.

When the reckoning arrives here, Americans should remember that central bankers are responsible.

For now, we can become better prepared for what’s coming by shoring up our holdings of hard assets.

About the Author: Clint Siegner is a Director at Money Metals Exchange, a precious metals dealer recently named “Best in the USA” by 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 Savory Solution to Stretch Your Grocery Budget FAMILY FEATURES

In today’s world, grocery shopping can seem more like a burden than an opportunity to gather supplies for your family’s favorite meals. With prices of everyday ingredients fluctuating almost daily, it’s important for many families to make their dollars go further at the store.

Easy ways to stretch your grocery budget, like using versatile ingredients, can make the checkout experience a little less impactful on your household’s finances. Consider the benefits of mushrooms, which provide a delicious option to enhance flavor in favorite reci-

pes while extending portions in an affordable way.

Save Money Stretch your dollars by stretching your meals using a process called “The Blend.”

Blending finely chopped mushrooms with ground meat can extend portion sizes of your favorite meaty recipes and help your bottom line.

Chop your favorite mushroom variety to match the consistency of ground meat, blend the chopped mushrooms and meat together then cook to complete the recipe. For burgers, use a blend of 25% finely chopped mushrooms and 75% ground meat. For tacos or chili, use 50% mushrooms and 50%

meat or an even higher mushroom-to-meat ratio.

Savor the Flavor The savory umami taste of mushrooms means a flavorful experience in blended recipes like burgers, where the chopped mushrooms help hold in the juiciness. Or, you can chop, quarter, slice or enjoy them whole in recipes like Garlic-Rosemary Butter Roasted Chicken Thighs and Veggies with Mushroom Orzo Risotto, Creamy Spinach, Mushroom and Lasagna Soup or Blended Pasta Sauce paired with your favorite pasta.

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Thanks to mushrooms’ versatility, you can buy one large carton of mushrooms to chop up then bulk up multiple dishes, from a morning omelet to hearty soups to blended burgers.

Serve Up Nutrition Low-calorie, low-sodium, fat-free and cholesterol-free, mushrooms are nutrient rich and can play a starring role in a variety of meals. With an array of fresh varieties and nearly endless ways to prepare them, they can be your powerhouse from the produce department.

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GARLIC-ROSEMARY BUTTER ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS AND VEGGIES WITH MUSHROOM ORZO RISOTTO RECIPE COURTESY OF EMILY WEEKS, MS, RD, ON BEHALF OF THE MUSHROOM COUNCIL PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES | COOK TIME: 50 MINUTES | SERVINGS: 4

Ingredients Chicken: • 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs • salt, to taste • pepper, to taste • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter • 16 ounces mushrooms, such as white button, crimini or portabella, quartered • 3 zucchinis, sliced in half moons • 3 large carrots, thinly sliced • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves removed and roughly chopped • 4 cloves garlic, minced

Directions

Orzo: • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil • 1 small yellow onion, diced • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 16 ounces mushrooms, such as white button, crimini or portabella, finely chopped • 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper • 1/3 cup white wine • 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1. To make chick-

en: Preheat oven to 450 F. 2. Pat chicken dry. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. In large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Sear chicken until brown on both sides, 4-5 minutes on each side.

3. In large bowl, toss mushrooms, zucchinis and carrots with rosemary and garlic.

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bles. Nestle chicken into vegetables. Drizzle with butter and juices from pan.

5. Bake 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

6. To make orzo: In small pot over medium-low heat, warm broth.

7. Using skillet from chicken over medium heat, add butter and olive oil. Add onion, garlic and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions soften, 3-4 minutes.

8. Add orzo and black pepper. Stir and cook orzo 2 minutes. Add white wine and cook until evaporated, about 1 minute.

9. Add broth to orzo, 2/3 cup at a time, stirring until liquid is absorbed. Repeat with remaining broth, waiting until last batch is absorbed before adding next. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan.

10. Serve in individual bowls with chicken and roasted vegetables atop mushroom orzo risotto.

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Abbigail Breeding of West Point, Virginia passed away on Aug 23, 2022. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read at

Linda Alice May Hosey

August 17, 1942 - August 19, 2022 Linda Alice May Woodson Hosey, 80 years old, of Hopewell, VA, went to be with our Lord August 19, 2022. She was born in Covington, Virginia on August 17, 1942. She was preceded in death by her mother, Edna Olivia Woodson; her husband, Ronald Ray Hosey, Sr.; son, Ronald Ray Hosey, Jr.; brother, Jerry Ellis; and a sister, Betty Fridley. Linda was raised in the home of her grandparents, James Ellis Woodson, Sr. and Myrtle B. Woodson.

She is survived by her children, Timothy Alan Hosey (Sherry), Richard Lee Hosey (Elizabeth), Anthony Dale Hosey (Kim), and Christopher Len Hosey (Melissa); grandchildren, Ron Hosey III, Chrissy Lowe, T.J. Hosey, Stacy Anderson, Amy Hosey, Heather Gage, Blake Hosey, Rachel Totty, and Roxanne Hosey; great-grandchildren, Brooks, Reid, Isabelle, Addison, Hunter, Karson, Kohen, Lucy, Ava, Graham, Luke, and Lily; sister-in-law, Shirley Chesnut; and a special friend, Sue Frazier. She was a loving mother, sister, and friend, who devoted her time unselfishly to others. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 22, 2022, at Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens. J.T. Morriss & Son - Hopewell Chapel is assisting the family. Condolences can be registered online at www.jtmorriss. com.

Arnold Whitlock England

November 30, 1939 - August 22, 2022 Arnold “Arnie” W. England, 82, of Prince George, VA, died August 22, 2022.

Born in Prince George, raised in Hopewell, VA, he was the son of the late Indkynois and Mary Lee England.

He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was always there to help his family and friends whenever needed.

He was a 1958 graduate of Hopewell High School, where he played Varsity football as a Blue Devil. He retired as a lab technician from West Rock in Hopewell (originally hired from Continental Can Company). He served several years in the U.S. Army Reserves (1963-1966). He enjoyed watching sports and was a big Washington Redskins fan. He was an avid deer hunter and was a long-time member of the Blackwater Hunt Club. He was honored to be a volunteer firefighter for Burrowsville Volunteer Fire Department in Prince George County for 42 years. He enjoyed his time with his fellow firefighters. He was proud to be “Gooddaddy” to Tanner Stables, his only grandson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Smithy England (Georgia), Bob England, and Clayton England (Ruth). He is survived by his wife of 57 years (58 next month), Gertrude “Trudy” England; daughters, Sheila England, of Hopewell; Christy Stables (Eddie), of Disputanta; grandchildren, Tanner Stables, of Disputanta, Tara Botts (Ryan), of Colonial Heights; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Joyce Lawrence (Dan), of Hopewell, as well as several nieces and nephews. He loved them all dearly.

A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, August 29, 2022, at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service until 8:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Burrowsville Volunteer Fire Department. 17300 James River Drive, Disputanta, VA 23842. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Saturday, August 27, 2022

Marvin Travis Lucy

September 10, 1940 - August 21, 2022 Marvin T. “Bootie” Lucy, 81, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his father, Edward T. Lucy; mother, Pearl Hawkins Lucy; brothers, Charles Lucy and Lawrence “Pete” Lucy; sister, Alice L. Westfall; and stepson, Dennis Vick. Bootie retired from VDOT and enjoyed rabbit and deer hunting as well as fishing. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather and will be greatly missed. Bootie is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Mary R. Lucy; son, Kenny Lucy (Dena); granddaughter, Ashley Lucy; brother, Cecil F. Lucy (Loretta); and his dog and constant companion, Max. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 25, 2022 from 6-8 PM at J.T. Morriss & Son - Dinwiddie Chapel, 6616 Boydton Plank Road, Dinwiddie. A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022 at 11 AM at Southlawn Memorial Park, 1911 Birdsong Road, Petersburg. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.jtmorriss.com.

Johnnie Lee Turner

June 19, 1946 - August 18, 2022 Johnnie Lee Turner, 76, of Disputanta, VA, died August 18, 2022. Born in Stanford, Kentucky and raised in Richmond, Kentucky, he was the son of late Lester Turner and Mary Turner. He was a loving brother, father and grandfather. He enjoyed fishing, dirt track racing, working on vehicles, being outside and helping others. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his nephew Tony Webb. He is survived by his son Christopher Whittington (Jessica); grandchild Dillon Whittington; his sister Judy A. Marshall; and nieces Sherry Boyer (Kevin) and Carolee McKinney. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Unity Baptist Church, 4951 Mount Sinai Rd, Prince George VA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society. The family is being served by the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funereal Home. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

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Saturday, August 27, 2022

Rev. Harry Byrd Jones

Michael Curtis Jones

Reverend Harry Byrd Jones, 91, of Sutherland, VA, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022. Born in Blackridge, VA, he was the son of the late James and Annie Crowder Jones; and was also preceded in death by his wife, Dolores H. Jones; and a sister, Annie Peavler.

Mr. Jones was a United States Army Veteran, having served during the Korean conflict. He had retired from the United Methodist Church as a Senior Pastor, having served many churches throughout Virginia.

He is survived by his daughter, Diane J. Laine (Brian); son, Sterling R. Jones (Leslie); four grandchildren, Erin West (David), Charles Redman (Tammi), Chad Jones (Erin), and Brian Laine II; six great-grandchildren, Mollie, Kaitlyn, Chloe, Charlie, Judson, and Remington; four sisters, Catherine Strouth (Bill), Dorothy Gibson, Marion King, and Jane Haddock (Al); and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 26, 2022, at Ocran United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Raymond McGarr and the Rev. Larry House officiating. Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Crestview Memorial Park, La Crosse, VA. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Ocran United Methodist Church.

The family is being served by the Dinwiddie Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Ocran United Methodist Church Choir Fund, 20221 Cox Road, Sutherland, VA 23885, in memory of Rev. Harry B. Jones.

Michael (Mike) Curtis Jones, 66, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 20, 2022.

Mike was born November 21, 1955 in Fort Benning, GA to Doris (Collins) and Hubert Jones, of Richlands, VA. He grew up in Hopewell, VA, where he graduated from Hopewell High School in 1974. Mike spent his career as a parts manager, working for Ford dealerships throughout the Richmond area, most recently with Crossroads Ford in Prince George, VA. Mike was a past member of St. Marks United Methodist Church in Petersburg, VA and current member of Chester United Methodist Church in Chester, VA. The true love of his life was his devoted wife of 46 years, Elizabeth (Betty) Brendle Jones, of which he wed on July 17, 1976. Together, Mike and Betty had a daughter, June Elizabeth, who was the light of their life. Being a kind and dependable father was of upmost importance to Mike, and he carried that duty through with the birth of his grandchildren, Tyson and Maddie. There was no greater joy in Mike’s life than being “Granddad” and spending time with his precious grandchildren.

A weekend warrior, there wasn’t anything that Mike could not fix and no meat he could not smoke. People from miles around raved over Mike’s BBQ. When he wasn’t hard at work around the house, he and Betty enjoyed hanging out on their back deck oasis, camping, day trips to Williamsburg, trying out new restaurants, trips to Charlotte to see their grandkids, University of Georgia football games, the company of family and friends and trips to the beach.

In addition to his wife, Elizabeth (Betty) Jones, Mike is survived by his mother, Doris Perkins, of Colonial Heights, VA; daughter, June Elizabeth Hall (Zach), of Weddington, NC; grandchildren, Tyson, Maddie and Hannah Hall; sister, Diane Jones Leffert (Dave), of Chesterfield, VA; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Billie and Joseph Tyus, of Chester, VA; nephews, Adam Tyus and Aaron Harmon (Lynn); nieces, Amanda Woodman (Sean) and Amy Dancel (Ruben); and close family friend, Ron Goldfarb, of Sunset Beach, NC. Mike was preceded in death by his father, Hubert Aaron Jones.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 26, 2022 at Chester United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Crestwood Memorial Gardens, 914 US-21, State Road, NC 28676. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to www.ccalliance.org. The family is being served by the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home.

July 12, 1931 - August 20, 2022

Willie F. Blount, Jr.

December 20, 1937 - August 23, 2022 Mr. Willie F. Blount, Jr. of South Chesterfield, departed this life on August 23, 2022 at his residence. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

November 21, 1955 - August 20, 2022

Vaughn Edward Smith

May 23, 1959 - August 16, 2022 Vaughn Edward Smith, 63, of Prince George, Virginia, died on August 16, 2022. He was the son of the late Paul E. Smith and Vaughnie “Bonnie” A. Godfrey. He was a loving father, grandfather, and devoted much of his time helping who he could. He closed his automotive business “Vaughn’s Automotive” after many years of service, but continued to dedicate his knowledge and service to all through his remaining years. He was an active member of Southside Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, but more than anything, loved spending time with his grandchildren. Vaughn is survived by his daughter, Brandy L. Worley (James “JR”), of Prince George, Virginia; grandchildren, Summer Worley, Savannah Worley, and James “Luke” Worley; two brothers, Charles Smith (Phyllis), of Spring Grove, Virginia, and David Smith (Cindy), of Dinwiddie, Virginia; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A funeral service for family and friends will be conducted Sunday, August 28, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with Pastor Arthur Lands officiating, at Southside Baptist Church, 2007 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, Virginia 23805.

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Herman A. Aherron

July 11, 1931 - August 20, 2022 Herman Albert Aherron, 91, died Saturday, August 20, 2022, at his residence in Chester, Virginia. Born on July 11, 1931, in Halifax County, VA to the late Isaiah P. Aherron and the late Mamie l. Conner-Aherron. Herman was raised in Danville, VA and the surrounding counties.

In 1953, he was drafted into the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War in the Quartermaster’s Corps. He was stationed near Anchorage, Alaska until 1955 when he was discharged and received the National Defense Service Medal.

After his military service, he took night classes and became an excellent auto mechanic.

He worked at JCPenney Auto Center in Danville, VA in the early 1970’s, and was later hired at the JCPenney Auto Center in Petersburg, VA; which moved his family to Central Virginia. He finished his career with the Petersburg Area Transit in the 1990’s. After his career ended, Herman continued to passionately restore old cars, lawn and garden equipment, constantly offering newly refurbished machines to family members.

Herman loved gardening-tomatoes, corn and green beans were his favorite vegetables, and he always grew enough to give large bags of these veggies to friends and family.

He planted all varieties of flowers; however, yellow roses and sunflowers were his favorites-the latter rising high over his garden in the late summer months. An avid fisherman, Herman drove his son, son-in-law, and grandsons on numerous early morning fishing trips through rural Virginia, in search of lakes filled with large bass. He enjoyed family immensely, adorning his walls with the latest pictures of family members, both near and far. He always looked forward to family gatherings, especially Christmas, which he hosted under his own tree late into his life.

Survivors include a daughter, Ann Parcell (Mark) of Chesapeake, VA.; a son, Kenny Aherron (Rena) of Midlothian, VA.; three grandsons, Jacob Parcell (Sue) of Alexandria, VA, Adam Parcell (Lisa) of Chesapeake, VA, Zachary Aherron of Midlothian, VA; great-grandson, Luke Parcell; a sister, Alice Teague of Kernersville, NC; sister-in-law, Susie Jacobs (Edmund) of Hoboken Georgia; brother-in-law, Jimmy Bell of Hoboken, GA, and many nieces and nephews, neighbors and close family friends, like Tracy Bailey and brother Wesley, that he dearly loved.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marjorie Aherron; and siblings, Eva, Janie A. Barker, Hester, Jeanette, Helen, Ed, Percy, Hurley, Willie, Hugh (Buck), Jack; and sister-in-law, Virginia Hall; and brother-in-law, J.W. Hall.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 26, 2022 at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Bermuda Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers make donations to the American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association or a charity of your choice.

Mary Katherine Yohe Mitchell October 21, 1956 - August 19, 2022

Mary Katherine Yohe Mitchell, age 65, of Dillwyn, Virginia, formerly of Richmond, entered into eternal rest after a courageous battle with brain cancer on August 19, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, James “Eddie” and France Yohe; and younger brother, James David Yohe. She is survived by her sisters, Sharon Rouse (Alex) of Virginia Beach and Susan Coggins (David) of Colonial Heights; brothers, Michael Yohe of Richmond and Steven Yohe (Cathy) of Colonial Heights. Mary was a veteran of the United States Army. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia, 10300 Pridesville Road, Amelia Court House, Virginia 23002. Online condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

Saturday, August 27, 2022

Andrew Charles Parnell

May 11, 2011 - August 18, 2022 Andrew Charles Parnell, 11, was called home on August 18, 2022 to be with the Lord.

The youngest of four children, Andrew was born to Eric and Shiree Parnell on May 11, 2011, and is survived by his parents; and his older siblings, Austin, Angelina, and Aaron. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Page Lenard Gregory.

The baby of the family, Andrew was known to all of his friends and family as a sweet, energetic, and funny young man. He was a member of the Gates baseball team where he played pitcher and third baseman, as well as, a member of the Highlands Hurricanes Swim Team. Andrew had a deep love for learning and was an excellent student at both Ironbridge Community Christian School and O.B. Gates Elementary School.

He had many, many interests including riding his bike to his friends’ houses, playing video games like Minecraft, reading books, building Legos, Star Wars, kayaking, hanging out with his cousins, Brady and Eli, playing board games with his family and taking care of animals, especially the Parnell family dog, Autumn.

Always ready for an adventure, Andrew enjoyed going to the beach and traveling to different places with his family, including their trips to Puerto Rico and Ireland, and visiting his great-grandmother, aunts, uncles, and many cousins across the pond in England. He was also an adventurous eater who loved sushi, spicy food, and all the guacamole he could gobble up.

Andrew was a bright spark to many and will be terribly missed by all who cherished him.

His family and friends will forever remember his bright blue eyes, his quick wittedness, and his sweet sideways smile. The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at The Heights Baptist Church. A celebration of life will be following, starting at 11 AM. The family is being served by the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home.

Forever a superhero, Andrew helped save many children’s lives through the gift of organ donation. His love of athleticism, his adventurous spirit, and his willingness to help others would have made him a true Jedi Knight. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Donate Life America at https://www.donatelife.net/

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Saturday, August 27, 2022

Edna Scott

Debra Anne McGuire Hayer

Edna was born November 4, 1944, in Stony Creek, Virginia. She was baptized at First Baptist Church, Disputanta, VA, and later joined Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Richmond. She was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, New Bohemia, until her passing. Edna attended Disputanta Training School, Bessie H. Mason Elementary School, and graduated from J.E.J. Moore High School. While attending “Little State” (now known as Norfolk State University), she played on the women’s basketball team, and then transferred to St. Paul’s College in Lawrenceville, VA for a short time.

Over the years, Edna worked several jobs until she had to retire due to her health. Among those were Navy Recruiting in Richmond, MCV Hospital in Richmond, and Finance and Accounting at Ft. Lee, VA. She received commendations for her hard work, and more importantly, she was rewarded with amazing friendships that endured after her departure.

Edna met and married the late George E. Hopson, and from that union came one son, George Reginald. She later married a devoted, loving Michael H. Scott, and had one daughter, Michele. She was also blessed with a stepson, Michael D. Scott. Edna embraced her entire family-immediate, extended, and adopted, and continued to care for them until the end.

Edna was predeceased by her parents, Willie E. and Mary Jane Jones; four brothers, Joe Carroll, Lee, John Lloyd, and William; and beloved aunts, Eula J. Belle and Amelia M. Freeman. Among those left to cherish her memory is her “Doll” of over 40 years, Michael; her special children, Reggie Hopson (Michelle) and Michele Scott Mitchell; wonderful stepson, Dion Scott (Linda); and one brother, James Mason (Sadie). Also mourning her loss are eight grandchildren, including a devoted granddaughter, Shanele Hopson (Shaun); great-grandchildren, numbering thirteen with one on the way, including her hearts, Latrel Emory, Auri Taylor and Zayden Khristian. Edna also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

Edna’s Wishes: I leave these special people to continue living their lives as beautifully as each of them has been in my life: Deloris Hicks, Hampton France, Shirley Sparks and Marilyn, and Franklin Reynolds. Thank you for the friendship and all the love. To three wonderful cousins, Denise Freeman Mullins, Sandra A. Parker, and Daniel Johnson: I love you guys and hopefully we shall meet again.

The family will receive friends on Friday, August 26, 2022, from 5 PM - 7 PM, at J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, 103 S. Adams Street, Petersburg. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at 11 AM, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 9300 Community Lane, Petersburg. Interment will be held on Monday, August 29, 2022, at 11 AM, at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milners Rd, Suffolk.

Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.jtmorriss.com.

Debra Anne McGuire Hayer, 69, of North Chesterfield, passed away August 20, 2022. She was born in South Korea on April 1, 1953. Mrs. Hayer was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church and Catholic Daughters of America Court Regina Coeli. She was a student of life who loved and nurtured animals and being a homemaker. Among her many talents, she was a master at quilting and cross stitch. She was preceded in death by her father, James F. McGuire; brother, William McGuire; and grandparents, “Mil” and “Pop” McGuire and Grandma Colley. She is survived by her husband, Ralph Hayer; mother, Joan McGuire; son, David Hayer (Jessica) (step-grandchildren, Hailey and Alan); daughter, Catherine Benton (Kevin); grandchildren, Logan, Briella, Colton, and Seth Benton; siblings, Barbara (Jim), Matt (Pat), Rosemary (Robert), Sally (Robert), James (Susan), and Thomas (Stephanie); and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Funeral mass will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 11 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, 17111 Jefferson Davis Hwy, South Chesterfield, Virginia 23834 with Father Ernest Bulinda officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, August 26, 2022 at St. Ann Catholic Church. Interment will take place at St. Ann Cemetery, Colonial Heights.

A reception at church will follow interment.

Online condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

November 4, 1944 - August 19, 2022

April 1, 1953 - August 20, 2022

Frances Johnson Williams

December 20, 1928 - August 18, 2022 Frances Johnson Williams, 93, of Sutherland, Virginia passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022. Born December 20, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Charles Wesley and Annie Estelle Johnson, and was also preceded in death by her husband, James Randolph Williams, Sr.; four brothers, James, Robert, Charles, and Edward Johnson; and sister, Annie Ruth Turner.

She was a lifetime member of Ocran United Methodist Church. After 28 years of dedicated service, she retired as a Licensed Practical Nurse from Central State Hospital. Post-retirement, she continued practicing as a nurse with Sutherland Family Practice, where she worked for a number of years. Frances was a member of the Young at Heart Club and Dinwiddie Diamonds.

She is survived by six children, Jimmy Williams and wife, Gail, George Williams, Johnny Williams and wife, Joanne, Carol Gibbs, Joe Williams, Tammy Williams and husband, Chris Rollison; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; sister, Lois Auxier (Jim Hunt); and numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family members.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 22, 2022 at Ocran United Methodist Church, 20221 Cox Road, Sutherland, Virginia 23885 with the Reverend L. Ray McGarr officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

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Catherine Bradshaw Parker May 17, 1942 - August 20, 2022

Catherine Bradshaw Parker 80, of Colonial Heights, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Brighter Living Assisted Living in Hopewell. She was born May 17, 1942, to the late Howard C. and Cora Atkins Bradshaw and was preceded in death by her husband, John Newman Parker; granddaughter, Jessica Lorentz Velvin. Mrs. Parker was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church, Colonial Heights and was the retired Commissioner of Revenue for the City of Colonial Heights. She is survived by her son, David Lorentz (Cindy); daughter, Mona Durning (Lee); grandchildren, Matthew Kasey (Theresa) and Meagan Creech of Chester, and Brittany (Timothy) and Tara Lorentz of Colonial Heights; and great-grandchildren, Skylar and Penney Creech. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 25, 2022 in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834 with the Reverend Terri Mason officiating.

Burial to follow in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George. The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 24, 2022 from 6-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made to Woodlawn Baptist Church, 3120 Woodlawn Ave., Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834, Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

Wilbert Fields

January 20, 1940 - August 23, 2022 Mr. Wilbert Fields departed this life on August 23, 2022 at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874. com.

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Phillip Daniel Chisholm

December 18, 1951 - August 18, 2022 Phillip Daniel Chisholm, 70, of Chester, Virginia passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022. Born December 18, 1951, he was the son of the late Joseph and

Unica Chisholm.

For about 18 years, Phillip worked as a foreman for J.W. Enochs Construction Company.

He then worked for G.E. Modular Space Company for 8 years before fully retiring.

A Civil War enthusiast, he enjoyed collecting all things Civil War and educating himself on the history. He was a diehard NASCAR fan, whose all-time favorite was the immortal, Dale Earnhardt, Sr. Phillip also loved fishing anywhere he could put a line in. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and being a Pepaw to his beloved grandchildren.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 51 years, Victoria Chisholm; three children, Michael Chisholm and wife, Stacy, Natalie Cedeno and husband, Chris, Josh Chisholm, Sr. and wife, Cher; ten grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; four brothers, Mike Chisholm and wife, Sharon, Dana Chisholm, Mark Chisholm and wife, Elizabeth, Chris Chisholm; beloved four-legged companion, Carly; and numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family members.

Interment will be private. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Online condolences may be registered at www. ealvinsmall.com.

Tammy S. Gordon

November 26, 1967 - August 21, 2022 Mrs. Tammy S. Gordan departed this life on August 21, 2022 at Sinai Hospital, Baltimore, MD. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Saturday, August 27, 2022

Julius Ray Gooden

October 19, 1940 - August 23, 2022 Mr. Julius R. Gooden of Petersburg, departed this life on August 23, 2022 at his residence. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Marian E. Swann

February 17, 1940 - August 23, 2022 Mrs. Marian E. Swann of Chester, departed this life on August 23, 2022 at her residence. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

James E. “Buttercup” Smith August 14, 1935 - August 22, 2022

Mr. James E. “Buttercup” Smith of Petersburg, departed this life on August 22, 2022. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Tony Lee Jones

February 6, 1948 - August 20, 2022 Mr. Tony Lee Jones departed this life on August 20, 2022 at Southside Community Hospital, Farmville. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874. com.

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Saturday, August 27, 2022

Beverly “Strawberry” Barker

Joseph Tabb

Elder Jonathan D. Tolbert

Ms. Beverly “Strawberry” Barker departed this life on August 18, 2022 at Henrico Doctors’ Hosiptal, Richmond. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www. jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Services will be held 3:00 P.M., Friday, August 26, 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.

Elder Jonathan D. Tolbert departed this life on August 18, 2022 at VCU/ MCV Medical Center, Richmond.

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

April 10, 1954 - August 18, 2022

Dolores Jones

May 27, 1953 - August 18, 2022 Ms. Dolores Jones departed this life on August 18, 2022 at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital, Richmond. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Mr. Anthony Ellis

July 18, 1956 - August 24, 2022 Mr. Anthony Ellis, 66, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at his residence in Petersburg, VA. Please join us in comforting the Ellis Family by uplifting them with your prayers. Services of Celebration and Remembrance are pending.

Mr. William Vesely, Jr.

January 28, 1942 - August 24, 2022 Mr. William Vesely, Jr., 80, transitioned into eternal rest on August 24, 2022 at his residence in Midlothian, VA. Please join us in comforting the Vesely Family by uplifting them with your prayers. Services of Celebration and Remembrance are pending.

June 29, 1952 - August 18, 2022

December 29, 1962 - August 18, 2022

Mr. Rosely C. Roberts

June 28, 1935 - August 21, 2022 Mr. Rosley Cornelius Roberts, 87, of Petersburg, VA departed this life Sunday, August 21, 2022 at his residence. He was born June 28, 1935 to Robert Cornelius and Annie Moore Roberts. Rosley was a member of Rocky Branch Baptist Church, Sutherland, VA. He was also formerly employed and retired as a Cement Truck Driver.

Rosley attended elementary and high school in Dinwiddie County, VA. After a number of years, Rosley joined his sisters in New York, where he lived most of his life. Upon his return to Petersburg, VA, he found solace and a relaxed life.

Rosley was very well known in Petersburg. He was an active member of the Pocahontas Masonic Lodge on Halifax Street. Every opportunity he was able to serve, he did. He really enjoyed supporting and helping his fellow brothers and sisters. *From daughter: “My dad loved to show off his dance moves. He loved to dance and was always ready to bust a move”.* He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Annie Roberts, son, Raymond Lee Chavis, brothers, Leander “Bubba Lee”, Langston, John, Robert and Alvin, sisters, Alice, Louise, Gladys, Myrtle and Mamie.

Rosley leaves to cherish his memory, daughter, Arlea Daily (William); grandchildren, Lamekka Tyler (Terry), Frankie T. Morgan, Montrell Yates and Shawn Harrison; great grandchildren, Corey Morgan, Bryce Yates, Jayden and Jayla Harrison; dedicated friend and companion, Ms. Edna Mason; dedicated nephews, Freddie and Kenny Roberts; niece, Jacqueline Roberts; Masonic brother, Lawrence Taylor; caregiver, Ms. Maxine Yates, and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives, friends, Ms. Rhonda Edmonds and the Gilhaven Manor Community.

The celebration of Life services will be held 11 :00 A. M., Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at the Rocky Branch Baptist Church, 6009 Rocky Branch Rd. Sutherland, VA 23885. Rev. Herbert Anderson, eulogist. Interment will follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park.

Public visitation will be held 11 - 7 P.M., Monday, August 29, 2022 at the Petersburg Chapel.

The service will be livestreamed.

The funeral arrangements for Mr. Rosley C. Roberts have been entrusted to the caring professionals of Bland Funeral Homes, 137 Harrison St., 804.732.7841. www.blandfuneralhomes. com

Mr. Albert Charles Prayne March 14, 1949 - August 18, 2022

Mr. Albert C. Prayne, 73, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Bon Secours - Southside Medical Center, Petersburg, VA. Please join us in comforting the Prayne Family by uplifting them with your prayers. Services of Celebration and Remembrance will be private.

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Saturday, August 27, 2022

Ms. Carolyn Conaway

February 13, 1945 - August 23, 2022 CAROLYN BRUNETTA “JEWELL” CONAWAY, also known as “Dillie” was born February 13, 1945 to Carrie Louise Jewell “Mudea” in Blakely, Georgia. Her biological father is unknown although she found a father in Foster Kelly (Sparta, GA), who married Carrie Louise in 1966. Carolyn was raised by her maternal grandmother, Carrie Mae “Jewell” Hill, lived in Blakely until age 13 (1958) and moved to Newark, New Jersey to live with her Mudea. In 1962, Carolyn gave birth to Cynthia Jewell and Alice Jean Conaway in 1964. Carolyn Jewell married Bernie Conaway (Lumber City, GA) married in Newark, New Jersey in 1965 and divorced 1980.

Carolyn attended Washington Elementary School (Blakely, GA), Clinton Place Jr. HS (Newark, NJ), and South Side HS (Newark, NJ). While raising her daughters as a single parent, Carolyn worked at Woodbridge State School (Avenel, NJ) and the Veterans Administrative Hospital (East Orange, NJ). Carolyn entered the healthcare arena by completing the Newark Manpower Training Skill Center Licensed Practical Nurse Program (1974) and in 1979 earned her Associate in Applied Science in Nursing from Essex County College (Newark, NJ). In 1977, Carolyn’s nursing career with St. Michael’s Medical Center (Newark, NJ) spanned 33 years in Newark, NJ until she retired in 2010. She held positions as a floating LPN to becoming a full-time LPN staff nurse; from staff nurse in neurology to coordinator of the neurology department; and as a staff nurse of obstetrics and gynecology. In 1989, during the height of the Acquired Immune Disease (AIDS) epidemic, Carolyn became an advocate for AIDS patients for better education, access to medical treatment, and nurse expert on infectious disease through the AIDS/HIV clinic at St. Michael’s.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her mother, Carrie Louise Kelly and step-father Foster Kelly; her grandmother, Carrie Mae Hill and step-grandfather, John Hill; loving cousins, and best friend, Diane Johnson.

Carolyn Brunetta Conaway life, memories, and being “Dillie” will be lovingly cherished in our hearts. Carolyn’s lived to see the Jewell branches expand beyond her mom and her generation. Carolyn is survived by: daughters - Cynthia F. Jewell (Norfolk, VA) and Alice J. Conaway (Syracuse, NY), both native of NJ; grand-children - Jihahn K. Conaway, Sr. (Paterson, NJ), Shatara M. Jewell-Mackey (Suffolk, VA), and Charné N. Jewell-Hart (Norfolk, VA); great-grandchildren - Janiyah Conaway (West Orange, NJ), Jihahn K. Conaway, Jr. (West Orange, NJ), Naomi I. Mackey, Terrell S. Mackey, Jr., and Jayce K. Conaway; and, a great-uncle, Willie C. ‘Sunbuddy’ Jewell (AL).

Mrs. Edmonia Booth

October 6, 1949 - August 23, 2022 Mrs. Edmonia Booth, 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at River View on the Appomattox Health and Rehab Center, Hopewell, VA. Please join us in comforting the Booth Family by uplifting them with your prayers. Services of Celebration and Remembrance are pending.

Mr. Florin Gheorghe

February 23, 1994 - August 22, 2022 Mr. Florin Gheorghe, 28, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022 at Bon Secours Southside Medical Center, Petersburg, VA. Please join us in comforting the Gheorghe Family by uplifting them with your prayers. Services of Celebration and Remembrance are pending.

Mrs. Glenda Bell Frazier

August 26, 1968 - August 19, 2022 Mrs. Glenda Bell Frazier of Chester, Virginia passed away on August 19, 2022, surrounded by the love of her family. Glenda’s smile was infectious and radiated her love for God. Glenda was born August 26, 1968, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Janie Ellis. Glenda was a graduate of McCaskey High School Class of 1985. Glenda went on to honorably serve in the United States Army, where she met her loving husband of 35 years, Cortez Frazier, Sr. Passionate about serving people, Glenda attained her Bachelor of Social Work from Methodist University and Master of Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA. Glenda was a member of Destination Church’s Dream Team and faithfully served Christ and her community.

An accomplished runner, Glenda completed dozens of marathons, including the New York City Marathon raising money for Cancer Research and the Bull Run 50 miler.

Glenda’s greatest accomplishment was her family. Glenda was an amazing wife and mother.

Affectionately called “Nana” by her grandchildren: Isaiah, Sydney Bell, Avery and LG. Glenda absolutely adored her grandchildren and doted on her children: CJ, Jami and son-in-law, Geno.

Glenda was preceded in death by her father, James Miller and sister-in-law, Edna McGhee.

Glenda was beloved by many, and her memory will be cherished by her devoted husband, Cortez Frazier, Sr.; two loving children, Cortez Frazier, Jr. and Jami Vassar (Geno); mother, Janie Ellis; mother-in-law, Dollie Frazier; stepfather, Andrew Ellis; four sisters, Ella Gunn, Lille Farmer, Tabitha Miller and Aicia Alston; two brothers, John W. Miller and Dewayne Miller; three sisters-in-law, Dorothy Curry, Carolyn Morris, Stephanie Rogers and Diane China; two brothers-in-law, Leon McGhee and Andrew Frazier; nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.

Glenda was an advocate for feeding the homeless and preventing hunger. In her honor, in lieu of flowers please make donations to: Chesterfield Food Bank, in lieu of flowers. https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E354259&id=22 A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 P.M., Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Destination Church, 5258 Oaklawn Blvd., North Prince George, VA 23860, Pastor Kyle Montgomery, Senior Associate Pastor, officiating and Pastor Bryan Briggs, Lead Pastor, eulogizing. Interment will take place at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery, Fort Meyer, VA. The service will be live streamed. There will be no public viewing.

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Mrs. Annie Pinckney

July 7, 1927 - August 19, 2022

Baby Davion Mrs. Annie Pinckney, 95, passed Beck, passed away away peacefully on unexpectedly on Friday, August 19, Sunday, August 2022 at her resi21, 2022 at Bon dence in Colonial Secours - Southside Heights, VA. Please Medical Center, join us in comfortPetersburg, VA. ing the Pinckney Please join us in comforting the Beck Family by uplifting them Family by uplifting them with your prayers.

Services of Celebration and Remembrance with your prayers. Services of Celebration are pending. and Remembrance are pending.

Saturday, August 27, 2022

Mrs. Mable Talley

August 10, 1923 - August 19, 2022 Mrs. Mable Talley, 99, of Petersburg, VA, passed peacefully on Friday, August 19, 2022 at her residence.

Please join us in comforting the Talley Family by uplifting them with your prayers. Services of Celebration and Remembrance are pending.

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