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REGIONAL— The Notto way Indian Tribe of Virginia held its annual powwow in Surry last weekend, Sep
tember 17th and 18th. The purpose of the pow wow was multifaceted, as were its attractions; the event also served as a meet-up of different Native American tribes from across the region, including Notto
way, Powhatan, Cherokee, and several others. There was much celebration in the form of song and dance, storytelling, and historical interpretation.
Tribe of Virginia Tribal Council, explained that the powwow was not only an educational event but also provided an opportunity for many tribes to come togeth BY CHAI GALLAHUN LNNUSA.com
Denise Walters, the Chair of the Nottoway Indian
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er for a “family reunion”. Walters explained that it was not just the Notto way tribal family, but “the whole indigenous family in the area, but also all of our community partners of our extended family.”
Once inside the powwow, drums, music, chanting, and dancing served as powerful auditory and visual ambi ance, allowing people to easily get into the spirit of the gathering.
A field interpretive exhibi tion featured museum-qual ity displays explaining the history of the Nottoway
tribe. Other popular attractions included arts, crafts, and vendors offering various Native American traditional items like bows and arrows, authentic animal skins, indigenous seeds, native foods, jewelry, clothing, and sculptures.
Walters said that the powwow is not just about the past, it is also about the future. One of the goals of tribal evolution is the revi talization of the Nottoway language.
“We’re pulling together short word lists that were historically out there, and looking at other Iroquoian languages and reconstruct
ing it,” said the tribal chair, adding that the tribe is incorporating those words into their programming.
One of the dancers in full regalia including face paint, Jamie Helmick, stated that the powwow is very per sonal to her, “A way for me to express my culture, and express it to other people.”
She continued, noting, “Part of the expression of the culture as it lives today is that 400 years of coloni zation have changed what tribes look like. So, you see people with all differ ent kinds of backgrounds, and we’re able to share our culture with more and more
types of people.”
Surry County Tourism Coordinator Pat Bernhau sen said that the Nottoway powwow is the biggest twoday event in Surry County. “There is a real opportunity for education about the tribe and Native Americans in general,” said Bernhau sen, adding that the Vir ginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) Artmobile was on display at the event, as well as the Blackwater Regional Library Bookmobile. “It’s a well-rounded experience, and something that the whole family can totally enjoy.”
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BY ADRIENNE WALLACE FOR LNNUSA.com
PRINCE GEORGE– A strategic plan is a promise to the community of what their local government is going to try to achieve for them. It is a set of goals to which the government will dedicate people, resourc es, and partnerships for the community in order to achieve those results, local officials explain.
Prince George County is moving forward with its future after the Board of Su pervisors approved the final draft of the county’s new strategic plan presented by consultants Managing Results.
There are plans in place to address economic de velopment and prosperity, with a goal to begin steps of the Exit 45 renovation and development through water and sewer infrastructure improvements. That would include a grocery store and sit-down restaurant at I-95’s Exit 45 area by 2026.
In addition to the Exit 45 project, a short-term water and sewer capacity could be available by 2024 in the Prince George Industrial Area. The county plans to revisit and update its land use ordinances in a way that preserves the rural character of Prince George by directing the majority
of growth to the county’s designated planning area.
After months of prepara tion including interviews, focus group sessions, public input forums, and a survey/ questionnaire, the county had its strategic plan meet ing on May 14, 2022, where the Board arrived at four strategic priorities: infra structure, economic development & prosperity, land use & development, and good governance. Under each of these priorities are strategic goals. A strategic goal describes in measur able terms the significant results the organization must accomplish over the next two to five years in order to fulfill the Board’s intention for the strategic priority. For example, one step to achieving the stated goal of “good governance” is that by the end of this year, residents’ inquiries will receive a response within 24 hours or by the next business day. The stra tegic planning process will continue to move forward through staff and commit tees updating the Board and working to find the best ways to implement the strategic goals.
During a work session at the August 9th Board meet ing, Jeremy Stephens with Managing Results provided an update on the strategic plan.
“This informs the com
munity what we are com mitting to do. Leaders align resources, people, and partnerships as they follow decision discipline which helps you say yes to things that align with this plan and what may need to wait,” said Stephens.
Managing Results CEO Marv Weidner explained that by 2028, 52 percent of residents in the planning district will have access to an adequate sewer system to meet their needs, and by 2028, 43 percent of new and existing businesses within that district will have a water system. By that same year, 43 percent of all residents will have access to an adequate water system.
“Building upon the prog ress that has already been
made, by Dec. 31, 2025, 90 percent of households will have high-speed access to consistent high-speed internet,” Stephens said. “And by March of 2024, the community will expe rience increased access to trash disposal through the addition of one drop off station.”
At the Board’s August 9th work session, Managing Results LLC presented the final draft of the strategic plan documents including the Plan and Priorities, the county’s Vision Statement, and the county’s Mission Statement, all of which were developed over the past several months. At its September 13th meeting, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved and
RICHMOND- Virginia’s Department of Education re leased the 2022-2023 public school accreditation ratings this week, and the results show a decrease of only 3 percentage points from the rating prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. The overall ac creditation rate for Virginia schools was 92 percent in 2019-2020; this year, that rating is 89 percent.
Jillian Balow, Virginia Super intendent of Public Instruc
tion, said in a press release that the small drop in accred itation rate did not reflect the sharper decline in testing scores among the Common
wealth’s students.
“These ratings call into question the effectiveness of our accreditation standards in identifying schools where students are struggling to achieve grade-level profi ciency,” Balow said. “The number and percentage of schools earning accreditation is almost as high as three years ago, despite significant declines in achievement on Standards of Learning tests in reading, math and science — especially among minority and economically disadvan taged students.”
Virginia public schools are
evaluated in three categories to determine their accredita tion rating: academic achieve ment, achievement gaps, and student engagement and outcomes. The aggregated results of these three indi cators indicate the school’s accreditation level, either at or above the state standard, near the state standard or sufficient improvement, or below the state standard.
But Balow believes that that accreditation system, adopt ed in 2017, is not creating an accurate depiction of Virgin
ia’s schools and the impact that the pandemic had on students.
“The school quality indi cator data and the overall school ratings are skewed by several factors that obscure the impact of the pandemic and school closures,” Ba low said. “For example, in English, lower expectations on the reading tests intro duced in 2020-2021 and how growth is factored into ac creditation resulted in more schools achieving at Level 1 in English than before the pandemic. This masks the catastrophic learning losses experienced by our most vulnerable students.”
Prior to the pandemic, the number of students statewide
who failed an SOL reading test but showed growth- and therefore counted toward their school’s accredita tion rating- ranged from 19,000-20,000. With this latest round of accreditation calculations, the number has more than tripled to 61,000. Similarly, the number of stu dents who failed a math SOL test before the pandemic but showed growth and counted toward their school’s rating was about 20,000. This year
the number has quadrupled to more than 88,000.
Another factor that may be obscuring a true picture of the school system dates back to 2015, when the General Assembly passed legislation that shields schools that have been accredited for three con secutive years from review, granting them a three-year reprieve from the DOE’s annual reviews.
Balow is asking educators to be aware of the potential flaws in the accreditation
process and to focus on helping their students catch up from the pandemic-era learning loss.
“Teachers and principals are working hard, and this is re flected in the growth we are seeing,” Balow said. “And in commending them for their efforts, I encourage educators in every school- regardless of accreditation rating- to look deeply into their data and chart sure paths to recovery and grade-level proficiency for all of their students.”
The table above illustrates how four schools are rated this year at the same performance level in reading and math under the current accreditation systems despite widely differing percentages of students demonstrating proficiency on state assessments. VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONPRINCE GEORGE- Fol lowing the release of the Virginia Department of Education’s (VDOE) state wide, division, and school annual pass rates on state assessment outcomes from the 2021-2022 school year, Superintendent, Dr. Lisa Pennycuff shared, “Prince George County Public Schools is extremely proud of the achievement of our students. We are very thankful for the Prince George faculty and staff who worked tirelessly through the most difficult of times to provide encouragement, support, and hope to our children and their families.”
The Prince George Coun ty Public Schools’ student assessment pass rates show increases across all five test ed content areas of reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. Individu al school pass rates have shown increases by as much as eight percentage points in reading and writing, six per centage points in social stud
ies, and thirteen percentage points in math and science. Additionally, Prince George students outperformed state pass rate averages during the 2021-2022 school year by as many as five percentage points.
These gains speak to the extraordinary work of Prince George teachers who remain committed to helping our children recover from the learning loss brought on by the many challenges faced during the pandemic and to the exceptional efforts shown by Prince George stu dents who continue to excel in the classroom.
The pass rates reinforce that Prince George County Public Schools’ faculty and staff remain committed to making every effort to pro vide students with academic experiences, resources, and support that allow them to build a solid academic foun dation for their future.
Additional assessment data and information for schools, school divisions, and the commonwealth are available for viewing and downloading on the VDOE website and on the School Quality Profile reports website.
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TRI-CITIES- Early voting opens across Virginia this Friday, September 23rd. If you wish to cast your vote early but still prefer to vote in person, you can head to your city or county’s voter registrar’s office and cast your ballot there. You must be a registered voter in the Commonwealth in order to do so, and you can register to vote or update your regis tration with your local voter registrar from now through Monday, October 17th. Curbside voting for those with mobility challenges is available for early in-person voting by request. The last day to vote early in-person is the Saturday before election day. Friday, October 28th is the last day that voters can
request an absentee ballot if they choose to vote by mail.
The addresses of the area’s voter registrar’s offices are:
Petersburg
Registrar’s Office 229 N. Market Street Petersburg, VA 23803
Colonial Heights Registrar’s Office 201 James Avenue Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Hopewell
Registrar’s Office 106 N. Main Street Hopewell, VA 23860
Prince George Registrar’s Office 6601 Courts Drive Prince George, VA 23875
Dinwiddie Registrar’s Office 14016 Boydton Plank Road Dinwiddie, VA 23841
The Disciplinary Committee of the Board of the Petersburg City Public Schools will hold a special meeting on Monday, September 26, 2022, at 5:30 p.m., in the school division’s administration building at 255 South Boulevard East to convene a closed session pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(2) of the Code of Virginia to address student disciplinary matters.
MEDIA RELEASE PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS PRINCE GEORGE
PETERSBURG- LNN is excited to announce a new addition to the network’s team of dedicated local journalists. Valerie Bell will be bringing the Tri-Cities its news both on camera and in the LNN Insider.
Readers may have already seen Bell co-anchoring LNN News, where she will occa sionally co-host and fill in for anchor Carolyn Day Pru ett. She also has a feature segment on LNN’s Good Day VA show, Living Well with Valerie Bell, where she explores various ways to improve your day-to-day and get the most out of life.
In addition to her roles as journalist, co-anchor, and segment host, Bell will also make appearances host ing and co-hosting LNN’s lineup of annual events. She recently co-moderated LNN’s 2022 City Council Candidate Forum at Desti nation Theater.
While Bell was born in Maryland, her childhood took her all over the globe, experiencing ways of life in the different parts of the world where her father was stationed with the U.S. Navy. Those experiences included extended periods of time in both Puerto Rico and Sicily before her fami ly landed back in the U.S.,
settling in Virginia.
Bell has always had a pas sion for writing, studying creative writing throughout high school before majoring in Mass Communications Broadcast Journalism at Virginia Commonwealth University. In addition to starting her own market ing and media production company as well as a busi ness consulting service, she has published eleven books, including a book of poetry. Bell also earned her MBA from Strayer University and has taught public speaking and communication.
“I enjoy being a part of the ‘light bulb’ experience that occurs in providing people with insight, truth, knowledge, and opportunity to achieve greatness,” said Bell.
CEO Craig Richards said, “We’re thrilled to have a talent like Valerie join the LNN team.”
Bell recently moved to Petersburg from Richmond and is enjoying exploring her new city.
PRINCE GEORGE- The Thunder rolled one last time this season as the Downtown Thunder Crew hosted their annual Roy Cox memorial event at Scott Memorial Park in Prince George County. The park was packed with bikes, custom cars, and over 600 people who caught the live music and also honored one of the Thunder’s departed iconic characters. The event was held Sat
PHOTO: CRAIG RICHARDS/LNNUSA.COMurday, September 17th, and treated spectators to the usual food, fun, bikes, cars, and beverages that have become synonymous with a Thunder event. But Saturday’s event had one extra feature; local emer gency service apparatus was on display- a fitting display considering Cox’s involvement as an emergency responder.
Thunder is slated to kick back into gear next season; follow them on Facebook to stay up to date on next year’s schedule.
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RICHMOND- Virginians may soon see an increase in their electricity bills. According to the Virginia Mercury, Dominion Energy has been approved by the State Corporation Commission for a rate increase- an increase that provisionally went into effect at the beginning of July. The SCC acknowledged that residents are experiencing cost increases in many areas of everyday life but said that
the new rate was approved because the reasons outlined by Dominion for the hike were backed up by factual evidence.
The increase in the average custom er’s bill is estimated to be around $15 a month. Appalachian Power is following the same path as Dominion and seeking a rate increase approval that is projected to increase custom er’s monthly electricity cost by around $20.
RICHMOND- The Younkin adminis tration published new guidelines for public schools regarding trans gender students last Friday. The new policies are a decided shift from the policies previously established by the Northam administration and then-Democrat-controlled 2020 General Assembly, with a focus on parental rights. This change comes
in the wake of mixed receipt of the previous policies, which some school districts refused to implement. The new guidelines advocate for schools to “accomodate students with distinctive needs”, but defines certain points in more detail. Per the guidelines, parents must give permis sion for students to change their names, nicknames, and pronouns; students must use the restroom that corresponds to their biological sex;
and parents must remain informed of their children’s wellbeing. These new policies are all issues that have been hotly debated in the public arena in recent years, and the debate continues with mixed public reaction to this new Virginia guidance. Public comments will be received on the matter for one month beginning Monday, September 26th.
Jackson Oakley Titmus, 29 years old of the 20000 block of Mitchell Avenue, Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on September 9, 2022 for contempt by failing to appear in court.
Jennifer Hazel Reece, 42 years old of the 2500 block of Dupuy Road, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on September 9, 2022 for assault and battery.
Cody Edward Warren, 27 years old of the 14000 block of Old White Oak Road, DeWitt, Virginia was arrested on September 10, 2022 for disregarding signal by lawenforcement officer to stop and carrying concealed weapons.
Erica Deneen Reynolds, 44 years old of the 1900 block of Denton Drive, North Chesterfield, Virginia was arrested on September 12, 2022 for driving while intoxicated and refusal of breath test.
Kaniya Alexis Patricia Jones, 21 years old of the 25000 block Surry Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on September 10, 2022 for assault and battery.
Erin Rene Baugh, 18 years old of the 25000 block of Surry Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on September 9, 2022 for two counts of assault and battery.
David Wilson Leonard, Sr., 59 years old of the 19000 block of Halifax Road, Carson, Virginia was arrested on September 10, 2022 for trespassing and assault and battery.
Tyler Michael Arentz, 26 years old of the 9900 block of Colemans Lake Road, Ford, Virginia was arrested on September 12, 2022 for violation of a protective order.
Patricia Danielle Thomas, 32 years old of the 5800 block of Lewis Road, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on September 9, 2022 for a probation violation.
Tomara Lanette Blizzard, 42 years old of the 24000 block of Brickwood Meadow Lane, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on September 9, 2022 for two counts of assault and battery.
Gene Allen Johnson Jr., 47 years old of the 13000 block of Cattail Lane, Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on September 11, 2022 for driving without an operator’s license.
Jovan Antoine Hill, 35 years old of the 25000 block of Walkers Landing Court, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on September 12, 2022 for two counts of domestic assault.
Rodrigo Monzell Grandison, 49 years old of the 23000 block of Carson Road, Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on September 13, 2022 for contempt by failing to appear in court.
Travis Scott Heilman, 31 years old of the 700 block of Sutherland Road, Sutherland, Virginia was arrested on September 14, 2022 for entering dwelling house, etc., with intent to commit larceny, assault and battery or other felony, destruction of property and stalking.
Deandre Antonio Hazelwood, 33 years old of the 300 block of Pleasant Oak Road, Victoria, Virginia was arrested on September 16, 2022 for giving false identity to lawenforcement officer, speeding and driving on a revoked license.
Shandraka Nicole Jenkins, 33 years old of the 100 block of Saint Marks Street, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on September 13, 2022 for assault or battery by mob.
Tyra Lashea Mack, 46 years old of the 23000 block of Rover Road, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on September 14, 2022 for contempt by failing to appear in court.
Ronnetta Tashel Sullivan, 32 years old of the 1000 block of Amelia Street, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on September 15, 2022 for assault or battery by mob.
Shanna Monique Tyler, 33 years old of the 24000 block of Elmwood Drive, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on September 16, 2022 for domestic assault and destruction of property.
Luis Joshua Castillo, 19 years old of the 11000 block of Rockaway Lane, Fairfax, Virginia was arrested on September 13, 2022 for assault and battery, trespassing and two counts of destruction of property.
Isaiah Jeremiah Jones, 20 years old of the 7900 block of Boydton Plank Road, Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on September 14, 2022 for contempt by failing to appear in court.
Kenneth Edward Milliner, 43 years old of the 200 block of Lee Avenue, Colonial Heights, Virginia was arrested on September 16, 2022 for contempt by disobeying a court order.
ON 09/15/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1600 BLK OF ATLANTIC ST FOR A REPORTED AGGRAVATED ASSAULT. OFFENDER FIRED SHOTS, DAMAGING RESIDENCE AND HITTING VICTIM, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY.
ON 09/17/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2700 BLK OF GRANBY ST FOR REPORTED SHOTS FIRED. OFFENDER FIRED SHOTS, DAMAGING RESIDENCE & VEHICLE & HITTING VICTIM, CAUSING NON-LIFE THREATENING INJURIES.
ON 09/18/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2100 BLK OF CLOVERDALE AVE FOR REPORTED SHOTS FIRED. OFFENDER FIRED SHOTS, HITTING VICTIM AND CAUSING NON-LIFE THREATENING INJURIES.
ON 09/18/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 500 BLK OF DAVISVILLE CT FOR REPORTED SHOTS FIRED. OFFENDER FIRED SHOTS, DAMAGING BUILDING & VEHICLES & HITTING VICTIM, CAUSING NON-LIFE THREATENING INJURIES.
ON 09/12/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2600 BLK OF BASSETT ST FOR A REPORTED BURGLARY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED RESIDENCE VIA UNSECURED WINDOW AND STOLE TV’S, SHOES AND JEWELRY.
ON 09/13/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 400 BLK OF S 21ST AVE FOR A REPORTED BURGLARY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED RESIDENCE BY FORCING WINDOW AND STOLE
TV AND GAME SYSTEM.
ON 09/13/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 700 BLK OF S 6TH AVE FOR A REPORTED ABDUCTED JUVENILE. KNOWN OFFENDERS PERSUADED JUVENILE TO ACCOMPANY THEM, TRANSPORTED JUVENILE AND WOULD NOT LET JUVENILE LEAVE OR CONTACT FAMILY. JUVENILE RETRIEVED UNHARMED. OFFENDERS ARRESTED.
ON 09/14/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO HEADQUARTERS FOR A REPORTED ASSAULT. KNOWN OFFENDER ASSAULTED AND THREATENED VICTIM AND WOULD NOT LET VICTIM LEAVE. OFFENDER ARRESTED.
ON 09/17/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2400 BLK OF WAVERLY ST FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE LAWN MOWER FROM PORCH.
ON 09/17/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 100 BLK OF CAVALIER SQUARE FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE CLOTHING FROM COMMERCIAL DRYER.
ON 09/12/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2500 BLK OF RICHMOND ST FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE RESIDENTIAL HVAC UNIT PARTS.
ON 09/15/2022 POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3300 BLOCK OF OAKLAWN BLVD FOR A REPORT OF A LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER DAMAGED
GAMING MACHINE BY SAWING LOCKS AND STOLE CASH.
ON 09/16/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3500 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE UNLOCKED, RUNNING VEHICLE FROM OUTSIDE OF BUSINESS. VEHICLE RECOVERED NEARBY MISSING TAGS AND WITH A DAMAGED WINDOW.
ON 09/17/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 700 BLK OF MONTICELLO DR FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. KNOWN OFFENDERS STOLE VEHICLE FROM OUTSIDE OF RESIDENCE. ONE OFFENDER WAS FOUND TO ALSO BE IN POSSESSION OF MULTIPLE NARCOTICS AND WAS ARRESTED. VEHICLE RECOVERED UNDAMAGED.
ON 09/13/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2400 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. UNKNOWN OFFENDER SCRATCHED AND DAMAGED VEHICLE.
ON 09/14/1022, POLICE
RESPONDED TO THE 1200 BLK OF STEWART AVE FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. UNKNOWN OFFENDER FIRED SHOTS, DAMAGING VEHICLE. NO REPORTED INJURIES.
ON 09/16/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2300 BLK OF GORDON ST FOR REPORTED SHOTS FIRED. UNKNOWN OFFENDER FIRED SHOTS, DAMAGING VEHICLE. NO INJURIES REPORTED.
ON 09/17/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2200 BLK OF FREEMAN ST FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. UNKNOWN OFFENDER HIT OCCUPIED VEHICLE WITH VEHICLE AND LEFT THE SCENE.
ON 09/18/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2200 BLK OF DELLROSE DR FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. OFFENDER FIRED SHOTS, DAMAGING MULTIPLE VEHICLES. NO INJURIES REPORTED.
ON 09/18/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2500
BLK OF SUFFOLK ST FOR A REPORTED DISTURBANCE. KNOWN OFFENDER DAMAGED VEHICLE BY HITTING. OFFENDER CLAIMED OWNER OF THE VEHICLE ASSAULTED OFFENDER BY PUNCHING AND CHOKING.
ON 09/13/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 300 BLK OF S 18TH AVE FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. KNOWN OFFENDERS SPRAY PAINTED SCHOOL DOOR.
ON 09/13/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2300 BLK OF BLUEFIELD AVE FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. KNOWN OFFENDERS SPRAY PAINTED CHURCH DOOR.
ON 09/18/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1800 BLK OF STEWART AVE FOR REPORTED SHOTS FIRED. UNKNOWN OFFENDER FIRED SHOTS. NO DAMAGES OR INJURIES REPORTED. J
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SARAH SMITH (28) of HOPEWELL 2022000783 CRUELTY AND INJURY TO CHILDREN,F CRUELTY AND INJURY TO CHILDREN,F CRUELTY AND INJURY TO CHILDREN,F
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SHENIKA STOKES (37) of HOPEWELL 2022002878
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Larceny-Theft from Motor Vehicle ON 09/12/2022, OFFICERS RESPONDED TO THE 8500 BLK OF KILLDEER STREET FOR A LARCENY FROM MOTOR VEHICLE. UNKNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED VICTIM’S VEHICLE AND STOLE A FIREARM.
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Larceny-Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts, Destruction of Property ON 09/12/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 4700 BLK OF JEFFERSON PARK ROAD FOR A REPORT OF LARCENY OF MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE THE VICTIM’S CATALYTIC CONVERTER.
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Larceny-Theft from Motor Vehicle ON 09/13/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 4100 BLK OF BAXTER RIDGE DRIVE IN REFERENCE TO A LARCENY FROM MOTOR VEHICLE. UNKNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED VICTIM’S VEHICLE AND STOLE TWO FIREARMS.
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Motor Vehicle Theft, Destruction of Property ON 09/13/2022, OFFICERS RESPONDED TO THE 4500 BLK OF WHITEHILL BLVD FOR A DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY AND MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT. UNKNOWN OFFENDER BROKE A WINDOW OUT OF A VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTED TO STEAL IT. WHEN THEY WERE NOT SUCCESSFUL, THEY BROKE A WINDOW OUT OF
A SECOND VEHICLE AND STOLE THAT ONE.
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Larceny-Theft from Building ON 09/13/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 17400 BLK OF SOUTH CRATER ROAD FOR A LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE A DRONE FROM THE BUSINESS.
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Burglary / Breaking And Entering, Larceny-theft Of Motor Vehicle Parts, Destruction of Property ON 09/13/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 13600 BLK OF POLE RUN ROAD FOR DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER FORCED ENTRY INTO THE DOOR OF A VACANT PROPERTY. BATTERY TO AN INOPERABLE VEHICLE WAS NOTED AS BEING STOLEN.
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Larceny-Shoplifting ON 09/14/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1900 BLK OF COLONIAL CROSSINGS DRIVE FORA SHOPLIFTING. KNOWN OFFENDER IDENTIFIED FOR STEALING ALCOHOL.
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Larceny-Theft from Motor Vehicle ON 09/14/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 5600 BLK OF SILVER FOX LANE FOR LARCENY FROM MOTOR VEHICLE. UNKNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED A VEHICLE AND STOLE BANK CARDS.
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Larceny ON 09/14/2022, OFFICERS
RESPONDED TO THE 10000 BLK OF HITCHCOCK ROAD IN REFERENCE TO A LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE A SPOOL OF WIRE USED FOR FENCING.
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Overdose, Drug Equipment Violations ON 09/15/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2800 BLK OF MANCHESTER DRIVE FOR AN OVERDOSE.
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Larceny ON 09/15/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1500 BLK OF PEACHTREE DRIVE FOR A LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE A HANDCART FROM THE VICTIM’S YARD.
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Fraud-False Pretenses ON 09/16/2022, POLICE RECEIVED A REPORT OF CONSTRUCTION FRAUD IN THE 3700 BLK OF WOODCROFT DRIVE. KNOWN OFFENDER ACCEPTED MONEY TO COMPLETE WORK ON THE VICTIMS HOME AND NEVER COMPLETED THE WORK.
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Larceny-Theft from Building ON 09/16/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 7200 BLK OF COUNTY DRIVE FOR A LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE THE VICTIM’S FIREARM THAT WAS MISTAKENLY LEFT IN A PUBLIC BATHROOM.
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Larceny
ON 09/16/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 11000 BLK OF MOODY ROAD FOR A REPORT OF A LARCENY. REPORTING PARTY ADVISED POLICE THAT A CARRYON TRAILER WAS STOLEN FROM DECEASED FATHER’S PROPERTY.
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Larceny-Shoplifting ON 09/17/2022, OFFICERS RESPONDED TO THE 1900 BLK OF COLONIAL CROSSINGS DRIVE FOR A SHOPLIFTING. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE ALCOHOL.
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Trespassing, Destruction of Property
ON 09/17/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THR 500 BLK OF BRIARWOOD CIRCLE FOR A TRESPASSING. KNOWN OFFENDER IDENTIFIED WAS IDENTIFIED AS TRESPASSING AND DESTROYING PROPERTY.
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Larceny
ON 09/18/2022, OFFICERS RESPONDED TO THE 6400 BLK OF SCOTT MEMORIAL PARK ROAD FOR A LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE ELECTRICAL ITEMS. 202209180002
Assault-Aggravated, Weapon Law Violations
ON 09/18/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 6600 BLK OF TATUM ROAD FOR A DISTURBANCE. KNOWN
OFFENDER WAS IDENTIFIED INTOXICATED ONSCENE, MAKING THREATS, AND BRANDISHING A FIREARM. ARREST MADE. STEPHEN GILLISPIE AGE 62 202209140006 RICHMOND, VA TRESPASSING
DAIZHON DEMERY AGE 31 202209160006
RICHMOND, VA DRIVING AFTER FORFEITURE OF LICENSE DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
JASON SAPP JR AGE 54 202209180002 DISPUTANTA, VA ASSAULT & BATTERY BRANDISHING FIREARM RECKLESS HANDLING OF FIREARM
PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS
PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS
September 12, 2022, 2022 September 18, 2022
September 12, 2022, 2022 September 18, 2022
the period September 12, 2022 September 18, 2022
289 criminal and other types of calls for service were assigned Total calls for service 490
For the period September 12, 2022 September 18, 2022
o 289 criminal and other types of calls for service were assigned
o Total calls for service 490
Police
ACCIDENT PROPERTY DAMAGE
11 ACCIDENT PROPERTY DAMAGE
DIRECT TRAFFIC
DISABLED VEHICLE
DIRECT TRAFFIC DISABLED VEHICLE
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
HIT RUN PROPERTY DAMAGE
HIT RUN PROPERTY DAMAGE
MUTUAL AID POLICE
MUTUAL AID POLICE
MVA W/HAZARDS-NO INJURIES
MVA W/HAZARDS-NO INJURIES
MVA WITH ENTRAPMENT
MVA WITH ENTRAPMENT
MVA WITH POSSIBLE INJURIES RECKLESS DRIVING TRAFFIC HAZARD
MVA WITH POSSIBLE INJURIES
RECKLESS DRIVING
TRAFFIC HAZARD
TRAFFIC LIGHT MALFUNCTION
TRAFFIC STOP Total Services
TRAFFIC LIGHT MALFUNCTION
TRAFFIC STOP
Total
ANIMAL AGGRESSIVE
ANIMAL AT LARGE CALL
ANIMAL AGGRESSIVE
ANIMAL AT LARGE
ANIMAL CALL
ANIMAL LIVESTOCK/HORSE CALL
ANIMAL LIVESTOCK/HORSE CALL
ANIMAL SICK/INJURED WILDLIFE WELFARE
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ANIMAL CHECK WELFARE
Total
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.
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I am Det. Baldwin with the Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers and these are your Fugitives of the Week.
Jenna Danielle Kelley is wanted for possession of controlled substance. Kelley, 27, is a 5-foot-7-inch-tall white female who weighs 145 lbs. Kelley has green eyes and blonde hair.
Misael Jimenez-Vasquez is wanted for felonious assault and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Jimenez-Vasquez, 43, is a 5-foot 6-inch-tall Hispanic male who weighs 160 lbs. Jimenez-Vasquez has brown eyes and black hair.
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On July 21, 2022, at approximately 4:25 p.m., a Black male entered the Dance’s Sporting Goods in the 500 block of Southpark Boulevard in Colonial Heights. Once inside, the suspect concealed a 9mm Sig Saur MPX pistol, valued at over $2,100, in his waistband. He then proceeded past all points of sale without scanning and purchasing the weapon before walking out of the store.
The Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers program has released photos related to 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.
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I am Det. Baldwin with the Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers, and this is your crime of the week.
15TH SENATE
We can look back at vari ous wars that our nation has been involved in and have differing opinions on why we were involved and were they worth the loss of limb and life. Poor leadership in Washington will always tarnish what happened in Vietnam and Afghanistan. That same poor leader ship is playing out in our war on fentanyl coming into the United States. Most of the drug is manufactured in China then shipped to Mexican drug cartels where
it is smuggled into our country. No one can, or at the very least, has tried to explain why President Biden has not shown the least bit of interest in the problem. Probably he is afraid that if he brings the national media to the issue, it will reflect poorly upon his lack of ac tion on our southern border.
Cocaine and heroin have been a drag on our families, businesses, and economy for years. Families have been destroyed, businesses have lost because of direct theft and from lost produc tion of employees. At the same time, government has been forced to spend on prisons to protect citizens and on counselors to try to save those addicted to drugs. In years past, we
worked nationally to try to slow down the movement of drugs from the fields of Co lumbia and Central America. This administration has end ed all those efforts.
Every year, our country breaks new records in drug deaths directly from over dose accidents. In addition, we lose young people when drug wars break out among gangs attempting to protect their drug territory or take over the market of others. Sadly, some die simply be cause they are caught in the line of fire of gangs or from trying to protect themselves from drug users attempting to steal their property for cash to support their habit.
In the last several years,
China has become the major source of a new more dangerous drug – fentan yl. Fentanyl is produced more cheaply than opioids. However, a tiny amount can easily kill those that come in contact with it.
Our state labs have had to change how they test drugs because of the risks created by fentanyl getting on a lab worker’s skin. We now require lab workers to work in pairs because if one worker got fentanyl on their skin, they could easily pass out. Without immediate action, they could be dead in moments.
Why then is fentanyl even used by drug dealers? Surely, they do not want to kill their customers! They
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can, however, use minis cule amounts of fentanyl to reduce the amount of heroin, cocaine, or marijua na needed and still produce the sought after ‘high’ their customers are seeking. Occasionally, however, dealers add too much and do kill
buyers.
All of this has been sad enough, however, it is now getting much worse very quickly. The Chinese have started making fentanyl tablets that look very much like candy. They are mak ing them in assorted colors and look much like pieces of candy that would attract young children if found. What is China’s Goal?
There can be only one goal to do something like this so evil! The leaders of the Chinese Communist Party are at war with the USA to dominate the world economy. What better way than to kill off some of our
youth without firing a single bullet. At the same time they are doing this, they are buying American farm land and corporations. The Chinese Communist Party has for years infringed on patents of American busi nesses. They have tied the hands of our president by paying his son and family millions of dollars.
We can and must do better! The first step is to do a better job of protecting our southern border. The next step is to vote out of office those who do not take the issues involved seriously. That begins at the local level where too many
prosecutors around our na tion have been elected with the financial help of George Soros. Elected with the mindset that drug offenses, including drug dealers, are not serious and should not be seriously punished. Like wise, vote out those on the local, state, and federal that are soft on criminals and have voted to tie the hands of our law enforcement officers.
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The Biden administration is working on plans to herd the public into digital currency controlled by the Federal Reserve.
Last Friday, the Treasury department released a framework for regulating digital assets. One major objective, according to Trea sury Secretary Janet Yellen, is to “advance policy and technical work on a po tential central bank digital currency, or CBDC.”
The administration is pitching a CBDC as a way to improve the security and ef ficiency of electronic trans actions. The real motive, however, may have more to do with improving the effi ciency of collecting taxes.
All digital dollar transac tions would be logged and
could potentially be traced back to individuals.
Anonymity? Forget about it.
In recent remarks, Fed chairman Jerome Powell stated that CBDC users would be “identity verified”.
One proposed way in which digital dollars would be held and transferred is that everyone would have an individual account at the Fed itself.
There are currently some legal restrictions on the Fed being able to create cash accounts for individuals. Therefore, Fed officials have suggested that commercial banks and other financial institutions act as inter mediaries in administering “Fedcoin.”
Central bankers and bu reaucrats are giddy over the opportunity to roll out their top-down version of a digital economy. But it’s unclear whether commercial banks will favor an idea that
seems to supplant them as depository institutions.
If CBDCs become the next phase in the digital curren cy revolution, it will be a sad irony. Cryptocurren cies such as Bitcoin were originally released with the promise of decentralization, privacy, and unbreakable peer-to-peer security.
Regardless of the touted benefits of Bitcoin or CB DCs, no digital asset should ever be presumed to be sound and stable money.
There’s no telling what im pact a Fed-issued CBDC will have on inflation. It’s quite possible, though, that the currency supply will expand more rapidly – especially if Congress tries to assert the power to create digital dol lars to cover budget deficits (as is the aim of Modern Monetary Theorists such as Senator Elizabeth Warren).
The more officials in Wash ington, D.C. try to herd the public into digital dollars,
the more investors who are concerned about preserv ing privacy and purchasing power should pursue wealth protection in hard assets.
Physical precious metals cannot be digitally tracked, lost, or seized. They cannot be created out of thin air. And their function as sound money cannot be replaced or replicated by technology or decree.
About the Author: Stefan Gleason is President of Money Metals Exchange, the company recently named “Best Overall Online Precious Metals Dealer” by Investopedia. A graduate of the University of Florida, Gleason is a seasoned business leader, investor, political strategist, and grassroots activist. Gleason has frequently appeared on national television networks such as CNN, Fox News, and CNBC and in hun dreds of publications such as the Wall Street Journal, TheStreet, and Seeking Alpha.
Healthy eating doesn’t have to be difficult or require you to take favorite meals off your family’s menu. In fact, making smart choices when cooking at home can give you more control over the types of tasty, heart-healthy dishes you put on the table.
High cholesterol is one of the major controllable risk factors for heart disease and stroke, with about 38% of American adults diagnosed with high cholesterol, accord
ing to the American Heart Association. These cooking tips can help you prepare heart-healthy meals that could help improve cholester ol levels by reducing excess saturated fat and trans fat.
Cook Fresh Vegetables the Heart-Healthy Way Roasting, steaming, grilling or baking can help bring out the natural flavors of veg etables. Adding herbs and spices can also help make veggies tastier, including combinations like basil with tomatoes, oregano with zuc
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• 1/4 cup tequila or white vinegar
• 2 teaspoons lime zest
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon chipotle pep per canned in adobo sauce, minced, plus 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
1. In small bowl, stir tequila, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, chipotle pepper and adobo sauce. Pour into large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken and seal bag tightly; turn bag to coat. Refrigerate 2-12 hours.
2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Lightly spray grates with non stick cooking spray.
3. In large dish, sprinkle asparagus with salt and 1/4 teaspoon pep per. Drizzle with oil. Turn asparagus over to coat.
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, fat discarded
• nonstick cooking spray
• 3 bunches asparagus spears, trimmed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
• 2 tablespoons canola oil or corn oil
4. Remove chicken from marinade. Discard marinade and wipe most of it off chicken. Sprinkle chicken with remaining pepper.
5. Grill 8-12 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Transfer to plate and cover with aluminum foil.
6. Place asparagus on grill, facing opposite direction of grates. Grill 7 minutes, or until tender crisp.
7. Serve asparagus with chicken.
Sebern Kelly, age 93, went home to be with our Lord on September 19, 2022. His memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at his beloved Woodlawn Baptist Church (Hopewell, VA) where he was a member for 44 years. Sebern Kelly was born in 1929 to Silas Kelly and Mary Elizabeth Flem ing in the mountains of Dickenson County, Virginia. He was the oldest of thirteen children. Sebern was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. In return, he was and will always be loved. Sebern Kelly loved to tinker. He would recreate a toy with simple mechanical elements, or he could create a mold for a concrete lawn ornament from a plastic penny bank from a yard sale. As well as a love for working with his hands, he loved gospel music and kept a hymnal next to his chair to sing songs (if not listening to music on the TV or radio).
Sebern Kelly is survived by wife of 52 years, Nancy Kelly; daughter, Melissa Kelly Chenkovich (Jeremy); son, Walter Viles; grand sons, Walter Plugge, REX Chenkovich (E for Eebren); granddaughters, Christine (Jeff) Small, Kellie (Ray) Le Breton, Julie (Edward) Owen, Melayna Chenkovich; great-grandsons, Dylan Plugge, Zachery Plugge, Justice Hodges, Anthony Le Breton, Isaiah Le Breton; great-granddaughters, Jasmine Plugge, Ashlyn Small, Kelsey Lapham; great-great-grandson, Carson Plugge; sisters, Ellen Smith, Roxie Helen Anderson, Creasie Fleming, Eura Enoch; brother, Richard Kelly; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
The following is a self-written history started by Sebern Kelly many years ago to reflect his life:
“I was born on July 15, 1929 and grew up in Dickenson County, Virginia in the southwestern part of Virginia, in the mountains of Dickenson County near the Kentucky border. When I became old enough to work on public jobs, they were hard to find, so I went to Hellier, Kentucky and obtained a job working in the coal mines. After about eighteen months, the mine closed. I then enlisted into the Army in 1948. I was in the Coast Artillery for six years, stationed at different camps in the states and then in Germany for 28 months. After my enlistment, I worked in construction, builder supplies, Farrington Electronics in Alexandria, VA, also as a junior mechanic at Fruit Growers Express building and repairing railroad cars.
In 1970, I met Nancy Lee Williamson, and we were married on December 4th in that same year. Then our daughter Melissa was born (it was some years later that my adult son, Walter, blessed my life). In 1975, I came down with a back problem and high blood pres sure and was unable to work all of that year. So, I had a lot of time to think, and I fully realized that I needed God in my life. On the 15th of May in that same year, I accepted Jesus Christ as my Personal Savior. Nancy and I were baptized in a little mission church called Bren Mar Baptist. We were with that church until May 1978 when we moved to Hopewell and started attending Woodlawn Bap tist Church.
But all through the years I felt like something was missing in my life, and I looked in ‘all the wrong places’ trying to find it. To me, life without God was like being lost in a dry dessert without enough water. I was always searching for something, but nothing the world had to offer satisfied.”
Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
September 27, 1935 - September 19, 2022
Lewis Landon Knode, 86, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022. Born in Pulaski, VA, he was the son of the late Arvel Monroe and Ruby Stover Knode; and was also preceded in death by seven brothers. He faithfully served his country for 2 years in the National Guard, before joining the Air Force for 8 years. Mr. Knode was the owner and operator of Jay’s Clothing in Cavalier Square for many years. He was a member of the American Legion Post #146 and the VFW #637 both in Hopewell. Mr. Knode will be remembered by his family as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Norinda Knode; three children, Lewis Knode, Jr. (Eileen), Paul Knode (Angie), and Gail Koch (Jeff); six grandchildren, Cassie (Terry), Kristina (Austin), Ryan (Meagan), Emily, Mallory, and Bryce; seven great-grandchildren, Madison, Grayson, Dom, Kensley, Holden, Brinley, and Hannah; one sister, Julia E. Howard (Olaf); and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral ser vice with military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 23, 2022, at Appomat tox Cemetery, Hopewell, VA. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hopewell VFW #637 in memory of Lewis L. Knode. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
Mrs. Ruth Harper Brown of Petersburg, departed this life on September 22, 2022 at her residence. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.
jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Mr. Robert V. Bryant III departed this life on Sep tember 22, 2022 at Riverview on the Appomattox, Hopewell. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilk ersonsince1874.com.
Anne Heubi Wright, 77, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Sunday, Septem ber 18, 2022. Born in Rich mond, VA, she was the daughter of the late Walter Heubi and Hattie Eliza beth Dunn Heubi. She was also preceded in death by her husband, L. Gerald “Jerry” Wright; and sister, Ruth Haden.
Anne was employed with Lakeview Ele mentary School, as a Paraprofessional for 31 years, until her retirement. She was also the co-owner of Blue and Gray Relic Shop. Anne was a faithful member of Sec ond Presbyterian Church, in Petersburg. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her beloved family and will forever be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.
She is survived by her son, Mike Wright (Karen); daughter, Susan Wright Crew-Jackson (James); grandchildren, Savannah Crew (Eric) and Cameron Crew. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, September 26, 2022, at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A funer al service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Second Presbyterian Church, 419 W. Washington St., Petersburg, VA 23803. Interment will follow at Blandford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org/grva. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
Thomas “Tom” Hefty Hopkins, 79, of Hopewell, VA passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Born in Columbia, SC, he was the son of the late Thomas “Tom” Hefty and Thelma Lee Hopkins. Mr. Hopkins was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served faithfully in his many callings, including a temple worker and Manager at the Bish op’s Storehouse. Tom had retired from DuPont in Chesterfield after 32 years of dedicated service. He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce Ann Hopkins; sons, Lewis Hefty Hopkins (Michelle), of Sutherland VA, Joseph Curtis Hopkins (Amanda), of Tappahannock, VA; daughter, Margaret Ann Hopkins, of McPherson, Kansas; special daughter, Patricia Ann Foster, of Apex, NC; grandchildren, Aleasha Allen (Hoss), Joshua Clayton, Kevin Hopkins, Charity Hopkins, Rosemarie Hopkins, Marleigh Hopkins, Miranda Foster, Nolan Foster, Joshua Bredikhin, Verra Bredikhin, Hannah Grisham (Will), and Elijah Nichols; and great-grandchildren, Kaesie Melville, Kynzie Melville, Silas Allen, Skylar Clayton, Jaden Grubb, Thomas Stancil, and Grayson Myers; sisters, Patricia Lynette Pridy, Carolyn Faye Rivenbark, and Maggie Louise Henson, of Hopewell, VA.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4181 Prince George Dr., Prince George, VA 23875, with Bishop Gerry Faries officiating. Interment will follow at Appomattox Cemetery in Hopewell, VA. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm, Friday, September 30, 2022, at the Church. The family is being served by the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or your favorite charity. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com
Mrs. Valerie Smith of South Chesterfield, departed this life on Sep tember 22, 2022 at her residence. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establish ment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www. jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
September 26, 1948 - September 16, 2022
Linda Mallory Gunn, 73, of Dinwiddie, VA, died September 16, 2022. She was raised in Colonial Heights, VA. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Ella Mallory. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sibling. She was a graduate of Colonial Heights High School and had the honor of raising her four children. She enjoyed gardening, paint ing, decorating for every holiday, bowling, and fishing. She was a member of the Fun Bunch Red Hats and enjoyed play ing games and friends. She dedicated her life to supporting her family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many friends. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gunn was preceded in death by her brothers, Richard Lee, Robert James, and Ricky Lee Mallory. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Douglas “Mac” Gunn; sons, Michael (Kim), Mark, David (Sarah) Gunn; and daughter, Cathy Wells. She had eleven grandchildren, Andrew & Aaron Gunn, Sierra & Ava Haun, Kristin Salim, Erika & Alyssa Gunn, Kevin & Ryan Gunn, Dylan & Haley Wells; and four great-grandchildren. She is also survived by four siblings, Delores (Carlton) Daulton, Janice (John) Gunn, Carol Nelson, and Shirley (Troy) Modlin; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at J.T. Morriss & Son - Dinwiddie from 6-8 pm. A graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Southlawn Cemetery in Petersburg, VA. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to your favorite charity. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
June 11, 1971 - September 15, 2022
Michael Shane Dunaway, 51, of Chester, VA, passed away on Thursday, Septem ber 15, 2022. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late James “Timmy” Dunaway and he was also preced ed in death by his grandparents, Cora and Tom Shook, and Walter Wells and Sadie Rainey. Mike loved to tell stories, and if you had heard them before, they were just as funny as they were the first time. He loved cars and spent many days drag racing at both the Dinwiddie and Richmond Drag ways, and fixing his friends cars as well. Mike was hard to get close to, but once you were close to him, you could see how much of a loyal and dedicated friend he was. Mike was a hard working man and took pride in all he did. He is survived by his parents, Pat and Roy Wells; his loving wife, Amy Dunaway; two stepdaughters, Zora Marion and Kayline Sharp; one grandson, Miles Garrison; and numerous other family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Flowers are welcome, or con tributions may be made to the Bon Secours Hospice House, in memory of Michael S. Dunaway. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com
May 4, 1967 - September 14, 2022
Adam Klimek, Jr., 55, of Prince George, passed away on Wednes day, September 14, 2022. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Adam Klimek, Sr. and Patricia Miles Klimek.
Adam was a lifelong farmer and an electri cian by trade. He was an avid animal lover and enjoyed traveling to the beach. He especially enjoyed being active in various activities with his love, Toni.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife, Toni Jones; step-children, Shay Jones, Kurt Jones (Ashley), and Cody Jones; step-grandchildren, Emma Tench, Abigail Tench, Mason Tench, Aiden Jones, and Brinley Jones; and special friends, Jeffrey Harlow and Scotty Harvanek. He is also sur vived by Milton Dunn, who was like a father; Gladys Brittle, who was like a mother; and numerous cousins, extended family, and friends.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, September 19, 2022 at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Mor riss & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Sep tember 20, 2022 at the funeral home. Inter ment will be private. Family and friends are welcome to gather for a celebration of life at the home of Toni & Adam, 1172 Fort boss Dr., South Prince George, 23805. Please bring a covered dish. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
Keith Micheal Wilkerson, 66, of Chester passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022. Born in Pe tersburg, Virginia on June 2, 1956, he was the son of
Joyce Stark Wilkerson and the late Robert “Mike” Wilkerson.
Keith was a member of The Heights Baptist Church, where he was a part of the Rock Solid Life Group. For 36 years, he worked for the family interior design business, Mike Wilkerson, Inc., alongside his moth er, father, and brother. He then worked for u-fab interiors as an upholsterer for 9 years.
As a professional artist, he enjoyed creating many different pieces from Civil War paint ings, to railroad, other architecture, and everything in between. He enjoyed studying genealogy, and his most cherished activity was spending time with his family, especial ly his beloved grandchildren.
He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife of 41 years, Sharon DeLynn Wilker son; two daughters, Lindsay DeLynn Mills and husband, Tommy, Kelly Marie Pfost and husband, Jimmy; three grandchildren, Connor Mills, Colton Pfost, Emma Mills; mother, Joyce Stark Wilkerson; brother, Bri an Wilkerson and wife, Brenda; numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family members.
Lois Lorraine Gibbs, 81, of Church Road, passed away Septem ber 17, 2022. She was born on December 31, 1940 in Roxboro, North Carolina to the late George and Marie Griffin and was a member of Dinwiddie Baptist Church. Mrs. Gibbs worked for Short Run Stamping for over 25 years and she enjoyed dancing and serving her church. More than anything, she loved taking care of her husband and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Gibbs Sr.; daughter, Rhonda Marie McNew; son, Richard Wade McNew; and brother, James Griffin. She is survived by her daughter, Tonia D. Jarratt (Waverly Jarratt III); grand children, Sherri Vincent, Nicole Effner, Trinity Robb, Paul Robb (Ashley), Jessica Upton, Desiree Jarratt (Devin Butler), Waverly Richard Jarratt IV (Crystal Andrews), and Whitney Upton; and 14 great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834 with Rev. Wilson Conwell officiating. The family will receive guests at the funeral home from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Online condolences may be registered at www.ealvins mall.com.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at The Heights Baptist Church, 17201 US-1, South Chesterfield, VA 23831. Interment will follow in Southlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening, September 27, 2022 at The Heights Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contribu tions in Keith’s name to The Heights Baptist Church https://thb.church/give/. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Bou levard. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com
Wilford “Joe” Joseph Green Jr., passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at Johnston Willis Hospital in Ches terfield, Virginia. Joe was born in Petersburg, Virginia on May 12, 1957. Joe joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in 1976 and served a 2-year mission in the California Fresno Mission from 1978-1980. He grad uated from Virginia State University in 1984 and spent most of his career working as a government contractor on Fort Lee. Joe was a former Boy Scouts of America Scout and Cub Master, member of the Girl Scouts Common wealth Council of Virginia board and both a board member and membership director for Colonial Heights Swim and Yacht Club for many years. He served on the Colonial Heights School Board from 1996 – 2009 and on the Colonial Heights City Council from 2009 – 2020. At his death he was serving on the District 19 Board and Colo nial Heights Youth Advisory Council. When not working, Joe enjoyed following the Dallas Cowboys during both winning and losing seasons. He loved a good road trip and drove cross country many times to visit his daughter Beth and grandchildren in Utah and to move his daughters, Emily and Mollie, to and from college in Idaho. He never passed up an opportunity to help someone move or to drive folks wherever they needed to go. He liked to do his own car and home repairs and could use a good YouTube video to fix just about anything. He most enjoyed time spent with family, particularly his grandchildren. Joe lived a life of service, following the exam ple of his Savior Jesus Christ. He was generous to a fault and always put the interests and needs of those around him before his own. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilford Joseph Green Sr. and mother, Joyce Evelyn Green Ryder. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Claudia Clestelle Green; daughters Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Gardner (Dallas), Emily Clestelle Staggs (Chris) and Mollie Rebecca Green. He left 7 grandchildren who knew him as Grandpa and Papa Joe: Derek William Gardner (7), Addison Clestelle Staggs (5), Natalie Marie Gardner (5) Ellie Mae Gardner (4), Kennedy Louise Staggs (3), Katie Joann Gardner (18 mo), and James Glen Gardner (7 mo). Sister Joyce Green Dayvault (David) and brother Timothy Augustus Green (Trish). Nieces Michelle August Reierson (Matt) and Shelby Dayvault Tins ley (Charlie). Nephews: Matthew David Dayvault and Joshua Augustus Green. Aunt, Josephine Vaughan Joyner and stepfather, Larry W. Ryder. Joe will be sorely missed and is gone too soon, but his family knows we can be a forever family and look forward to being together with him again one day. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 22, 2022, in the Appomattox Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 1800 Johnson Road Petersburg, Virginia 23805. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park Chester, Virginia. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 21, 2022, from 6:00- 8:00 p.m. at the Swift Creek Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 501 Compton Road Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for dona tions to be sent to https://philanthropies.churchofjesuschrist.org/ or Meals on Wheels at https://feedmore.org/. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 2033 Boulevard Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
January 20, 1938 - September 17, 2022
Geneva Taylor James, 84, of Petersburg, Virginia passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Born on Jan uary 20, 1938 in Elberton, Georgia she was the daughter of the late Eustage L. Taylor and Janie Mae Taylor. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Hoyt F. James Sr. and two sons, Hoyt James Jr. and Marty James.
Geneva loved meeting and talking with people while working at Walmart as a sales associate in their electronic department for over 20 years. She is known for her caring, kind-hearted, generous personality and tasteful sense of fashion. She was a faithful Christian woman, and a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, who loved spending her time with her family, listening to gospel and country music and staying stylish.
She is survived by her daughters, Sheri J. Spencer (Wilson) and Julie J. Boyce; daughter-in-law, Juanita James; grandchildren, Stephanie James, Wendy Fields (Robert), Patrick Stevens (Victoria), Alex James (Ashley), Eric Boyce and Dylan Sim mons; great-grandchildren, Tiffany, Hunter, Tyler, Landon, Angela, Andrew, Corbin and Jesse; one great-great-grandchild, Daxton and many other extended family members and friends.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, September 26, 2022 at the funeral home. Interment will take place on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. in Reedy Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, 2508 S Highway 501 Marion, South Carolina 29571. Online condolences may be registered at www.ealvins mall.com.
Ms. Carolyn Morton departed this life Monday, September 19, 2022 at the Saint Francis Home, Richmond, VA. The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the caring professionals of Bland Funeral Homes, 137 Harri son St., 804.732.7841. www.blandfuneralhomes.com
January 17, 1943 - September 16, 2022
Evelyn “Evy” Gue vara Gutierrez, 79, of Prince George County, Virginia, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022 in Pe tersburg, Virginia.
Born on January 17, 1943, in Manilla, Philippines, she was the daughter of the late Pedro Baldomero Guevara Jr. and Elvira B. Vda. De Guevara. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Leo M. Gutierrez M.D., and her sister, Anicia G. Viray. Evelyn attended the University of Santo Tomas College of Nursing, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in 1968. Evy retired as a Registered Nurse after many dedicated years of care and com passion served. She met and married her husband, Leo on September 23, 1972. In New York, NY. Having moved to Virginia in 1985, Evelyn and her family became parish ioners to the Church of the Sacred Heart and has been a long-standing member for 37 years. She was devoted and dedicated to the Catholic faith, religiously practicing her faith in prayer to the Lord daily. Her favorite saint was St. Padre Pio, who “loved serving the Church and valued celebrating Mass more than any other Activity of Earth”. She is survived by her daughter, Maria Eve lina Gutierrez; sons, Eric Gutierrez (Shelly Gutierrez), Mark Gutierrez, and Luke Gutierrez; brother, Edgar B. Guevara; and grandchildren, Leo and Olivia Gutierrez.
A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of the Sacred Heart, 9300 Commu nity Lane Petersburg, Virginia 23805. Inter ment will follow in the Church of the Sacred Heart cemetery beside the church. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the church. Flowers may be sent directly to the church. Online condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com..
February 5, 2013 - September 17, 2022
Cameron Thomas Daughtry, 9, of Colonial Heights passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at his home. He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandparents, Margaret and Bobby Tay lor; maternal great-grandparents, Helen and William Chappell; and his uncle, Jonathan Hankins.
He was a student at North Elementary School, going into the 4th grade, and enjoyed going to Lawrenceville Baptist church with his grandparents. Cameron loved watching the Washington Redskins and playing Fortnite. When he was able to, he also enjoyed cooking and going fishing.
He is survived by his parents, Ashley Nicole and James Thomas Daughtry; sister, Savannah Daughtry; fraternal grandparents, Kim and Butch Daughtry; maternal grandparents, Carolyn and Michael Hankins; maternal great-grandmother, Lillian Spain; aunt, Shannon Vanderspek and husband, Wim; uncle, Bradley Daughtry and other extended family members.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 26, 2022 in the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Interment will follow in Southlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon September 25, 2022 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Connor’s Heroes, www.connorsheroes.org/ways-to-give/ or ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation, https://www.askccf.org/donate.html. Condolences may be reg istered at www.ealvinsmall.com
Barbara Kay Boykin, 78, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022. Born on November 24, 1943, in Pe tersburg, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Edward Spencer Vaughan Jr. and Marjaurie Crank Vaughan. She was also preceded in death by her son, William Spencer Boykin, and brother, Thomas Edward Vaughan.
Barbara was a longtime member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, serving as the church hostess, youth department leader, and singing in the choir. She retired as an administrative assistant with Chesterfield County social services after many dedicated years. She was in the Preceptor of Beta Lambda Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority, and a member of Matoaca Women’s Club.
She is survived by her loving husband, George William Boykin; daughter, Shannon Boykin Bumgardner (Benjamin Swift); grandson, Gabriel Seth Powers; granddaughter, Madison Elizabeth Bumgardner (Tucker Dawson); brother, Col. Robert Willard Vaughan Ret U.S. Army (Kathie); and numerous cousins.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Mount Pleas ant Baptist Church, 3110 Greenwood Avenue Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. Interment will follow in Bermuda Memorial Park, 1901 Bermuda Hundred Road Chester, Virginia 23836.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made out to Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Colonial Heights, Virginia. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
Services will be held 2:00 P.M., Saturday, October 1, 2022 at St. John Baptist Church, 12364 St. John Church Road, Stony Creek, VA, Rev. Herbert Holly II, Pastor and eulogist. Interment to follow at the Jones Family Cemetery.
J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Leonard (Lennie) Edward Nugent died on Friday, September 16, 2022, at his home in Colonial Heights. Lennie is survived by his wife, Lynn Nugent; five children, Gwendolyn Throckmorton, Kristine Carlile, Amy Hale (Allen), Danielle Martin (Benjamin), and Lyndsy Nugent (Brandie); eight grandchildren, John Elliott (Jackie), Taylor (Josh), Hannah, Nathan, Michaela, Jackson, Landon and Olivia; three great grandchildren, Peyton, Harper and Ellsa; and very dear friend, Mary Ramey.
Lennie was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Nugent Jr. and Rose Hogwood Nugent; maternal grandparents, Samuel and Bernice Hogwood; paternal grandpar ents, Eddie and Katie Nugent; father and mother-in-law JC and Joyce Smith; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
In life, Lennie’s three loves were Jesus, his family, and sports. He and Lynn served two churches during their 45 years of marriage, Wesley Chapel where he was a Local & Certified Lay Speaker and The Heights (Colonial Heights) Baptist Church. There, Lennie led the church’s prison ministry and Angel Tree project, served on the Capital Campaign Team, and brought his comedic talents to the annual Christmas pageant for 10 years.
After high school, Lennie worked for Brown & Williamson before a 25-year career in sales. While working in sales, he began volunteering for Fellowship of Christian Ath letes (FCA) before joining their staff in 2002 where he served our area’s youth for 17 years, the last 10 as an Area Director. Over the years, Lennie was involved in many activities. He played and coached men’s softball from his early 20’s into his 50’s, winning a combined three state champion ships as a player or coach and in 1971 he was a part of the Virginia State Doubles Bowling Championship team. Lennie was a member and past president of the Cava lier Athletic Company, and selected member of the year. Lennie coached boys’ youth recreation baseball and girls’ softball and served as the Matoaca Youth Athletic Asso ciation Baseball Director. Lennie served on the Board of Directors for Steve Freeman Ministries and volunteered his time and talents as a consultant to CARES of Peters burg. In 2015 Lennie was commissioned into the FCA ministry.
In 2012, after being diagnosed with heart failure, Lennie’s heart was replaced by a Total Artificial Heart (TAH) before receiving the gift of a donated heart in December. After recovering from his heart transplant, Lennie volunteered at VCU’s Pauley Heart Center counseling and encouraging TAH and transplant patients. He and his family participated in the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk 5k, the first time just 9 months after his transplant. Lennie shared his testimony of living with his artifi cial heart and transplant through speaking with church and civic organizations and through the book “A New Heart” he wrote along with his wife, Lynn.
There will be a Celebration of Life for Lennie at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at The Heights Baptist Church, 17201 US-1, S. Chesterfield, VA. His family will receive family and friends one hour prior to the service from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions in Lennie’s name to FCA Appomattox Basin Region at https://www.fcaappbasin.org/donate. The family is being served by E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Online condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
Mr. William O. Fisher, Jr. departed this life on September 19, 2022. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkerson since1874.com.
February 20, 1937 - September 14, 2022
Betty Hamrick Lawrence, 85, of Colonial Heights passed away on Wednesday, Sep tember 14, 2022. Born February 20, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Emma Dalton and Arthur Graham Hamrick, Sr., and was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” Vernon Lawrence, Sr.; son, Robert Lawrence, Jr.; and sister, Joan Smith.
She was a longtime member of Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church, where she served as an Elder. After 27 years of devoted service, she retired from Colonial Heights Public Schools as an elementary teacher.
She was a member of the Colonial Heights Retired School Teacher’s Association and Petersburg Country Club. Betty enjoyed golfing and playing bridge.
She is survived by her loving son, Kenneth Lawrence and his wife, Sharon; grandsons, Patrick and Michael Lawrence; brothers Arthur Hamrick and wife, Sandra, Daniel Hamrick and wife, Suzanne; and several nieces, nephews and other extended family members. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff at the Dunlop House in Colonial Heights for the extraordinary care for Betty in her time of need.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Bou levard. Interment will follow in Sunset Me morial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Saturday from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Colonial Heights Presbyte rian Church, 211 Lynchburg Ave, Colonial Heights, VA 23834, or the Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area Chapter. 8180 Greensboro Drive, Suite 400. McLean, VA 22102. Online condolences may be regis tered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
Mr. Thomas Ed ward Blanding, 71, of 1302 Baylor Lane, Petersburg, VA departed this life Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Bon Se cours Southside Regional Medical Center. He was born in Prince George County to the late Nathaniel and Esther Blanding. He was a skilled builder of clocks made of stone. He proudly manicured and cared for lawns until his health failed.
Mr. Thomas E. Blanding was preceded in death by his parents, Nathaniel and Esther Blanding and two brothers, Raymond and Frank Blanding. He leaves to cherish his loving friend, Mary Jackson; sister, devoted Esther M. Blanding; brothers, Nathaniel Blan ding, Jr. Larry Blanding, and Charles Blan ding; neices, Torasha Blanding Armstrong (Ernest), Tia Rose, Rochelle Blount (Dante) and Senorita Cotman; nephews, Jovarrai Blanding, Zackeuse Blanding; great nieces, Iyanna Blount, Malana Blount, Maria Ross and Juewel Armstrong; great nephew, Keion H. Bryant. aunt, Lilly Johnson; uncle, Herbert Blanding (Joyce); life time friend, Ray and Rita Mason of Chesapeake VA; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.
Services will be held 3:00 P.M., September 27 2022 at the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funer al Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA. The interment to follow at Mt. Mt. Sinai Memorial Park.
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September 28, 1960 - September 18, 2022
Mr. Lowell Craw ford departed this life on September 18, 2022 at Chip penham Medi cal Center. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Av enue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www. jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Mrs. Barbara E. Edwards of North Dinwiddie, depart ed this life on Sep tember 17, 2022 at VCU/MCV Medical Center, Richmond. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establish ment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874. com.
Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, October 1, 2022 in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Av enue, Petersburg, VA, Pastor Dennis Walker, eulogist. The inter ment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 7328911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
James D. Alexander, Sr. was born on May 14, 1944 in South Hill, Virginia to the late Phil R. Alexander and Nora Mae Evans Alexan der. He was the youngest of three children. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Joyce Jones Alexander and his older brother, Otis Alexander.
James was baptized at an early age at Diamond Grove Church in Union Level, VA. He attended John Groom Elementary School and graduated from the former East End High School in 1963. After high school, James relocated to Brooklyn, NY where several family members moved. When James relocated to Brooklyn, NY, he was employed at A&P Supermarket. He later was employed by New York City Department of Corrections where he retired as a Captain after 20 years of service. James later moved from Brooklyn to Queens, where he became a member of St. Albans Congregation Church.
Upon retiring, he relocated his family to Petersburg, VA, where he became employed by the Virginia Department of Corrections at the Chesterfield Unit 13. He then was promoted to Lieutenant at Sussex I State Prison for a number of years. Although James retired again from Virginia Department of Corrections, he enjoyed keeping busy and decided to work at Poplar Springs Behavioral Health Center.
James married Joyce Jones on January 13, 1967 and from this union, they were blessed with four children. He was a faithful member of his family organization, The House of Ogburn.
James loved to attend family activities, especially the family reunions. He became a member of Zion Baptist church of Petersburg, VA and was a faithful member until he moved to Texas. James decided to move back to Virginia with his family. He then moved to Woodbridge, Virginia with his daughter Janice. He joined the senior center and gym in Woodbridge and made long-lasting friendships along the way. He loved listening to Motown hits and spiritual songs. He also loved playing crossword puzzles to occupy his time.
He leaves to cherish his memories : his daughter, Janice Smith of Chesterfield, VA; sons, Charles Jones of Denver, CO, James D Alexander, Jr. of Petersburg, VA and Joseph Alexander of Washington, DC; grandchildren, Du-Wayne Moody, Nakia Taylor (Darnell), Tarik Cabal lero, Diva Jones and Danielle Jones; his sister, Hazel Alexander of Brooklyn, NY; six great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Dolores Wildly and Camilla Best; brother-in-law, Willie Jones; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Sunday, September 25, 2022 in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA. The interment at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.
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Mr. Michael Wayne Spratley, of 1670 Berkley Avenue, Petersburg, VA departed this life Sunday, September 18, 2022 at his residence. He was born May 21, 1961 in Petersburg, VA to the late Mattie Lou and William McKinley Spratley.
Michael was preceded in death by his grandparents, Beatrice Rosa and Raymond Spratley, Mattie Lou and John Alexander Lundy; his son, O’Ustin Spratley; daughter, O’Llyn Spratley; sister, Ychelle Spratley-Bey; and a brother, Fred Davis.
Michael, affectionately known as “Big Michael” in the Petersburg community at large, was known as such in the community historically called Blandford located in Petersburg, VA. He particularly loved the annual Blandford Community Reunion. His favorite pastimes were cooking, watching NFL games, singing, fostering his love of birds (particularly pigeons), and carpentry. Big Michael loved fellowshipping with people, no mat ter where he was. Anyone who had the opportunity to meet and speak with him would say that he was a stand-up guy and a gentle giant.
Michael is survived by his stepmother, Brenda Spratley of Petersburg, VA; his three chil dren, Tyrisha Hicks of Richmond, VA, Sherina Rives of Lunenburg County, VA and Tovarus Rives of Richmond, VA; one grandchild, Shaymonie Monae Rives of Lunenburg County, VA; siblings, Mortice Jackson (Clark) of Chesterfield, VA, Gretchen Warren (James) of Chester, VA, Siilleya Spratley Johnson of Petersburg, VA, Saamori Spratley of Petersburg, VA, Saajai mori Spratley of Richmond, VA, Velda Thorpe (Melvin, deceased) of Petersburg, VA, Angela Blowe (Michael) of Prince George County, VA and Edward LaPrelle Bunn of North Carolina; twenty-two nieces and nephews; one great aunt, Sarah Townes of Philadelphia, PA; devoted family and friends, Sandra Johnson of Petersburg, VA, Saundra Donahoo of Chesterfield, VA, Pamela Lundy of South Chesterfield, VA, Junius Spratley of Petersburg, VA, Darryl Hargrave of Petersburg, VA, Issaac Hargave of Petersburg, VA, and Arongio Hargrave of Petersburg, VA; and a host of cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Michael attended Petersburg Public Schools and later went on to earn his GED. Michael was a true “jack of all trades” and worked many different jobs from food service to carpentry until he later retired due to disability. He was baptized and accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his savior in 1997. He never lost his hope; his hope was faith. He loved the Father even through all the trials and tribulations of this life.
The family would like to give heartfelt thanks to everyone that said a prayer, gave words of encouragement, gave their time, asked about Michael, and provided any type of assistance during his time of need. Thank you to the staff of Southside Regional Medical Center for their consistent compassionate care. And a special thank you to the Reverend Dr. Rebecca Branch-Griffin for her faith and support.
To the Father be the glory! Michael can rest. Services will be held 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, September 28, 2022 in 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) 7328911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
James H. Prince, Sr.
February 15, 1938 - September 15, 2022
Services for Mr. James H. Prince, Sr. of Petersburg, who departed this life on September 15, 2022 at his residence will be announced by the family at a later date. J.M. Wilker son Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www. jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
July 30, 2022 - September 11, 2022
Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, Septem ber 27, 2022 in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Av enue, Petersburg,
VA. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live on line at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Mr. Gerald Benja min of Petersburg, departed this life on September 17, 2022 at his residence. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Av enue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www. jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
August 11, 1955 - September 15, 2022
Mr. James W. Good wyn, affectionately known as Jimmy departed this life on September 15, 2022. Services for Mr. Goodwyn will be pri vate. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establish ment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874. com.
Services will be held 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at Taberna cle Baptist Church, 418 Halifax Street, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Dr. Robert A. Diggs, Sr., Pastor. Interment to follow at Southlawn Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Monday September 26, 2022 at the funeral establishment.
J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 7328911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
On Saturday morning, September 17, 2022, God, in his infinite wisdom sent His angels to Bon Secours Southside Re gional Medical Center to bring his loving and devoted servant, Barbara A. Tucker home unto him.
She was a native of Dinwiddie County, VA, born to the late Willis and Leola Tucker on July 25, 1954. She was a gradu ate of Dinwiddie High School.
In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her sister, Virginia L. Rooks; brother, Robert Lee Allen; and two great nephews, Deonte Walker and Travonte Williams.
Barbara was a devoted member of Straight Way Pentecostal Church, Petersburg, VA, formerly under the leadership of the late Prophet Woodrow Waller and currently Pastor Elder Vernon Waller. There, she served as a member of the choir and the usher board until her untimely decline in health. Barbara loved the Lord, her family, people and especially children. In her younger years, she would take the children out on the Saturday and teach them God’s word on Sunday during Bible School. She was a witness to all of God’s work and blessings and was a missionary at all times. She loved to sing, dance, and praise the Lord. Barbara retired from Virginia Linen in 2019.
She leaves to cherish her memories: devoted sisters, Theresa Williams of Chesterfield, VA and Barbara Ann Baker of Petersburg, VA; devoted niec es, Pamela Williams (Marco) and Raneisha Allen; nephews, Calvin Williams, Jr. (Michelle), Marcus Williams, Sr. (Jameka), Doniel Allen, Antonio Allen, Mario Allen, Shaun Allen, Robert Allen, Jr. and Elijah Dennis-Thomas; great nieces and nephews, Destiny Shuford, Calvin WIlliams III (Emarie), Dravonte Williams, Brian Gilliam, Joshua WIlliams, Caleb Williams, Marcus Williams, Jr., Christian Williams, and Mar’Layjah Mayo; one great-great niece, Zahara Williams; aunt, Sadie Lewis; and a host of other relative and loving friends. A special thank you to the ICU and 2 East Staff at Bon Secours Southside Regional Medical Center. Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Friday, September 23, 2022 in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, Elder Vernon Waller, eulogist. The interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www. jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
October 23, 1955 - August 31, 2022
Margo B. Jefferson gained her heavenly wings peacefully on August 31, 2022 at the age of 67, from a brief illness while at the Bon Secours Southside Regional Medical Center in Petersburg, VA, surrounded by close family members. Mar go was born in Philadelphia, PA, on October 23, 1955 to Ralph Phillip Nicholson and Brunell Coleman.
Margo was preceded in death by her grandparents and parents, her sister, Weda; her brother, her first husband, An thony W. Anderson, Sr.; her son, Darnell Lamar Anderson; and sisters and brothers-in-law.
Margo graduated in 1972 from Overbrook Senior High in Philly and continued her education while attending Cheney State Park College. Throughout her work career, she worked in retail such as J.C. Penneys. Margo then found her career at Sodexo Food Service located at the Quantico Marine Corp Base and retired after 22 years of faithful service where she was loved by all. However, her natured calling was helping the elderly and looking after the young.
As a youngster, she loved helping her dad with odd jobs around town like painting houses, collecting money and helping with the funeral busi ness. Margo was a faithful and die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fan through and through. In her downtime, she loved to dance and show off the latest dance moves. Margo glowed while she dressed up…just BEAUTIFUL INSIDE & OUT.
Margo met Michael Jefferson while on base in the summer of 1998 and married him in Manassas on August 17, 2007. They just celebrated being together for 24 years and being married for 15 years.
Margo leaves to cherish her memory, her devoted and loving husband, Michael Leroy Jefferson, Sr. of Petersburg, VA; her children, Danielle Anderson of Elkins, WV, Anthony Anderson, Jr., Kimberly Anderson of Lynchburg, VA and Aaron Anderson of Baltimore, MD; three step-children, Jimmese, Michael Jr. and Amber of VA; sisters-in-law, Shelia Jefferson and Darlene Branch both of VA; twelve beautiful grandchildren; devoted friends, Joyce Renwick, Marsha Jackson, Denise Anderson, Linda Morris and Tasha Ayers; and a host of other relatives and friends.
2 Timothy 4:7 “I HAVE FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT, I HAVE FINISHED MY COURSE, I HAVE KEPT THE FAITH”
A memorial service will be held 3:00 P.M., Saturday, September 24, 2022 in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA.
J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www. jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Our Queen, our First Lady, our Matriarch, Mable Louise Wilkerson, 82, of Sutherland, Virginia has received her wings and gone on to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 17, 2022. Mable was born in Dinwid die County on August 8, 1940 by a midwife to Joseph and Sylvia Lee Gholson.
Mable attended Southside High School in Dinwiddie County where she met many of her friends. She first found Christ at an early age at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Dinwiddie before moving her membership to Rocky Branch Baptist Church in her later years. Mable was a faithful servant at Rocky Branch Baptist Church where she was a Missionary for many years, served on the Hospitality Ministry as well as a proud server on the Pastor’s Care Min istry, often being praised for how well she made her pastors favorite tea to drink while preaching in the pulpit and when he traveled to other church engagements. She also loved singing in the church choir with The Voices until her health declined.
Mable retired from Seward Luggage Company in Petersburg where she was an assembler. She was also employed with King’s Barbeque in Petersburg as a cook for several years. She also was a dedicated employee with Virginia State University’s Children’s House Daycare Center where she showered her love on the little babies with hugs and kisses.
Mable was a woman who wore many hats with various talents. However, her most esteemed was being a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Mable had a love for cooking, working in her yard, and caring for others, especially the little chil dren. From being a wise-caring teacher, to being a spunky spades player, Mable’s legacy will live on through her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Mable was preceded in death by her husband, the love of her life and the apple of her eye, John Wesley Wilkerson; her eldest son, John Andrew Wilkerson who she held dear to her heart; her sisters, Annie Mae Parham, Elizabeth Wiggins, Marie Fells and Melvina Jackson; and brothers, Robinette and James Gholson.
Mable is survived by: her four sons, Wade, Roderick, Mendell, and Garrett Wilkerson (Natalie); four daughters, Andrea Mason, Monica Prosise, Marchal Anderson (Robert), and Caprice Jackson (Christopher); her daughter-in-love, Darlethia Wilkerson; brothers, Joseph and Ronnette Gh olson (Mary); sisters, Juanita Mason (Leonard) and Josephine Gholson; sisters-in-law, Maggie Barnes, Mattie Smith, Hattie Scott, and Nancy Gholson; bothers-in-law, Herbert Lee Wilkerson (Mary) and James Ulysses Wilkerson (Cecilia); aunts, Catherine Williams, and Gladys Hill; her grandchildren, Lakeysha Anderson, Tameka Span, Mendez Roney, Tavares Wilkerson, Quinn Wilson, John Wilkerson, Jr., Micah McDaniel, Nyenda Anderson, Garijae Wilkerson, Matthew Prosise, Princess Wilkerson, Naja Anderson, Kristian Wilkerson, Carrington Jackson and Jacob Seaborne, Jr.; fifteen great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends too numerous to name. We would like to acknowledge her caregivers from Amedisys Home Health, Ms. Susan, Ms. Torrie, Ms. Julie, and Mr. Harry; and her other home healthcare assistants, Sandra “Dede” Potter-Sarr, and Cathy Robinson. We would also like to extend a special thank you to the Hospice Staff at Bon Secours Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, VA. Services will be held 3:00 P.M., Friday, September 23, 2022 at Rocky Branch Baptist Church, 6009 Rocky Branch Road, Sutherland, VA. Inter ment to follow at the Rocky Branch Baptist Church Cemetery. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www. jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
November 12, 1988 - September 10, 2022
Mr. Keiwan Rashad Blackwell, 34, of Petersburg, VA departed this life unexpectedly at Bon Secours Southside Regional Medical Center on September 10, 2022. He was born on November 12, 1988 to Victoria Battle and Fred Patterson, Sr. Keiwan, affectionately known as “Pop” or “PopKone”, was a very caring and affectionate person. He loved his two daughters, Kailah and Vanilla dearly with all of his heart and soul. We can’t forget about Mr. President, his doggy brother. Pop was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He was one of a kind who was loved by everyone who knew him. He was small in stature but had a big heart.
Pop was preceded in death by his grandfather, Willie G. Locker; grandmother, Alice Smith; great grandmother, Flo rine Patterson; and uncle, Anthony Patterson.
Pop leaves to cherish precious memories: his loving mother, Victoria Battle (Roger) of Petersburg, VA; father, Fred Patterson, Sr. (Tiffany) of Raleigh, NC; two devoted daughters, Kailah Blackwell (her mother, Samantha Browder) and Vanilla Jones (her mother, Jasmine Jones) of Petersburg, VA; grandmother, Patricia Locker; grandfather, Percy Smith; four brothers, DeVonte Blackwell, Javon Chavis and Jamon Chavis all of Petersburg, VA and Fred Patterson, Jr. of Raleigh, NC; three sisters, Tynesha Chavis, Breona Patterson and Tishee Gregory-Lee all of Petersburg, VA; eight aunts, Michelle McKensie, Tawonda Casey (Bruce) and Nadine Robertson (Dennis) all of Concord, NC, Cynthia Patterson and Carrie Smith both of Raleigh, NC, Rhonda Harris (Ronnie), Sonia Smith and Bernice Massenburg all of Petersburg, VA; seven uncles, Wil lie Casey (Candice) and Bennie Lee both of Stockbridge, GA, Patrick Gregory (Yolanda), Timothy Patterson, Kevin Patterson (Vickie), Duane Smith and Terrance Smith all of Petersburg, VA; two bonus uncles, Darryl Collins and Damien Collins; and a host of devoted nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.
Services will be held 4:00 P.M., Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 418 Halifax Street, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Dr. Robert A. Diggs, Sr., Pastor, Rev. Alexander Williams, eulogist, Rev. Dr. Rayaltor Powell, officiating. The interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.
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On Wednesday, September 14, 2022, God whispered…Catherine it’s time to rest. Catherine Mabry Brown was born April 30, 1927 in Dinwiddie County, Virginia to Harvey Mabry, Sr. and Daisy Payton Mabry. Catherine was raised by her grandmother, Susan Mabry, after the untimely death of her mother and father. Her family of origin preceding her in death were her grandparents, parents, her brothers, Levi, Fred, Willie, and Harvey Mabry, Jr., as well as her hus band, Douglas Brown.
Mrs. Brown was a faithful member of the Philippians Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she lived most of her adult life. In Philly, she provided for her family, by working at Cohen Brothers, Dewey’s, the Philadelphia School District, the Broad Street Diner, Chestnut Hill Deli, and Tobin’s Inn where she was known for exemplary customer service. At Tobin’s, people waited to be at one of Catherine Brown’s tables because she was the heart of the restaurant. She would often share her customers and/or tips to make sure her co-workers were taken care of as well.
As a mom, Catherine ensured her children were well cared for and she would support them in whatever they wanted to try. She boasted of her children and grandchildren all the time as they were her pride and joy. Her children remember that their mom loved to sing and listen to gospel music all day on Sundays while she prepared family meals. Mrs. Catherine was an amazing cook who loved to entertain and she was known for her elaborate holiday dinners complete with fine china and a beautiful tablecloth. Family and friends requested her fried chicken and macaroni and cheese for their own gatherings as well.
Mrs. Catherine was a loving friend to many and people considered her a mother figure and trusted advisor. She enjoyed reading her bible, play ing bingo, visiting the casino, and traveling with her best friend of over 60 years, Mrs Helen Johnson, who was like a sister. She was a beautiful woman whose nickname as a young adult was “traffic stopper”. Mrs. Brown lived a long full life and she was still vibrant when she moved to Glen Allen, VA after her 90th birthday to be closer to family. She was blessed to live independently till the age of 95.
To celebrate her life, she leaves her son, Ricardo (Valeria) Sewell and daughter, Kathy Sewell; grandchildren, Du’Shawn E. Sewell, Ricardo A. Sewell, Jamar (Tiffani) Johnson, Oman J. Sewell, Rachael L. Edmonds, and Russell A. Edmonds; great grandchildren, Ashay Saunders, Xavier T. Sewell, and Zora A. Sewell; nephews, Willie Mabry (Irma) and Vernon Mabry (Parker); and a host of cousins, including Mrs. Bertha Lee Manson with whom she grew up. She will also be remembered fondly by neighbors and dear friends, Mrs Eleanor Williams, Betty Williams Faison, Greg and Cynthia Patterson, Judy Frazier-Lewis, and the Joseph Johnson family. Her quick wit and lively spirit will be missed by all who knew her but she is now finally enjoying eternal rest with her Savior. Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Saturday, September 24, 2022 in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA.
J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www. jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Mr. Nathaniel N. Wright was the son of the late Eloise Lucas and Garland Wright of Richmond, VA born on September 3, 1955. He transitioned from labor to reward on September 13, 2022.
Nathaniel attended Huguenot High School and later worked in the production and manufacturing field. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and was a proud member of Church in the Park &’Brotherhood.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Terry Wright, Sheila Wright and Brenda Wright; and brothers, Vernon Wright and Moses Wright.
Nathaniel leaves precious memories with a very special niece, Nicole Wright of Richmond,VA; his son, Lamont Jones (Aisha) of Virginia Beach, VA; two daughters, Chandrea and Nat’Drea; fiancé, Chandra Fitzgerald of Richmond, VA; devoted friends, Ronald “RJ” James, Norma McKinnon, Debra McCray, Pearl Barbour, Gladys Banks, Pam Coleman, Pam Madison, Deacon Charles Bailey and Mrs. Sharon Warren; his Wonder City Nursing Home Family; Tri City Community Outreach Family; his Church in the Park Family, Elder Isaac and Sister Rebecca McKay, Minister Shawn and Elder Terronda Green; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services will be held 5:00 P.M., Saturday, September 24, 2022 in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, Elder Isaac McKay, eulogist, Elder Terronda Green, officiating.
J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www. jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
October 2, 1962 - September 14, 2022
Mrs. Sandra Dean Stringfield, better known as “Sandy”, to everyone, went to her heavenly home of rest in the evening hours of Wednesday, September 14, 2022.
“Sandy” was born October 2, 1962 to the late Ruth and Oscar Jones, Jr. She accepted Christ early in her life and was a member of Mount Hope Baptist Church in Prince George, Virginia. Sandy was also a faithful attendee of Mars Hill A.M.E Zion Church in Wakefield, Virginia until her health declined. Sandy was a 1980 graduate of Sussex Central High School. After high school, she enlisted into the United States Marine Corps and served her country proudly for four years. After serving in the military, she returned home and began to work in the Lodging Department at Fort Lee in Prince George, Virginia. Sandy worked in Lodging at Fort Lee for a plethora of years, before she moved on to a contracting position with a third-party company at Fort Lee. Sandy served in her role as a contractor until her health began to decline. She made an everlasting impact on anyone that she came into contact with through her joyous personality and her desire to help people.
After being diagnosed and defeating breast cancer in 2005, Sandy became one of the top advocates for breast cancer in the State of Virginia. She started the group “Pink Pearls” to raise money to support local, state, and national breast cancer programs. Over the years, she held numerous breast cancer walks in the community of Wakefield, as well as participating in state/national breast cancer events. Sandy was known for her many different programs throughout the community to shine light on breast cancer and to raise money to help find a cure for this infectious dis ease. In the midst of her own health issues, Sandy was always a champion for women who received a diagnosis of breast cancer offering advice, unwavering support, and sharing her own personal story. Even when her health was declining, Sandy was still organizing events, planning, and raising funds to support finding a cure to breast cancer.
She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Levi Allen and Bobby Allen. She leaves to cherish her memories, her devoted husband of 32 years, Freddie Stringfield; one son, Darryl Stringfield; one daughter, Ambria Stringfield; one devoted sister, Hilda Maple (Gilbert); three brothers, Leon Jones, Jerome Jones, and Ronald Lee Jones (Tunisha); five aunts, de voted Margie Claiborne, Ruby Jones (Barbry), Hannah Evans, Anna Williams (Walter) and Barbara Williams; four uncles, Charlie Moody, Eugene Jones, Jerome Jones (Tameka) and John Allen (Shirley); one sister-in-law, Gloria Holloman; two brothers-in-law, James Stringfield, Jr. (Mary) and John Stringfield (Cheryl); devoted friends, Vicki Brawner, Betty Jo Gay, Janice Hill, Justina Stith, Pamela Jones, Ban Rafey, Janice Stringfield, and Emma Taylor; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
A special thank you Kindred Hospice staff. Also, a very special thank you to Ms. Tracy for all of your help. It was greatly appreciated. Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Oak Grove Baptist Church, 38070 Rocky Hock Road, Wakefield, VA, the Rev. Otis Grant, eulogist. The interment to follow at Booker T Memorial Park.
J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. Watch the funeral services live online on our J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook or YouTube page.
October 3, 1962 - September 11, 2022
Ms. Kay Diane Hall, 60, of Richmond, VA entered into this world on October 3, 1962 to the late Willie Jeff Hall and Flor ence M. Hall in Fayetteville, NC. She went home to be with the Lord on September 11, 2022.
Kay, affectionately known as “Ms. Kay Hall” by her family and friends, was a proud graduate of Petersburg High School, Petersburg, VA. She was employed with Sterile Concepts, NWB and Antioch. In her spare time, Kay enjoyed cooking (pot roast was one of her specialties), watching marvel movies, traveling, and reading her Bible. She was an outgoing, caring, loving, beautiful woman who loved her family and loved spending time with them. We will miss her dearly.
Along with her parents, Kay was preceded in death by two brothers, Willie Hall, Jr. and Michael E. Hall; one sister, Phyllis Hall; and one niece, Kieanna Hall. She leaves to cherish her memories: her devoted, loving and caring son, Torrey L. Hall; one grandson, Montrel Campbell; one brother, Alfred Hall; nieces, Tracy Hall, Keisha Hall, Simone Hall, Shelly Hall, Jazzmine Walker and Ashley Walker; one nephew, Vincent Hall; close devoted friends, Mike Robb, Dinky, Rolny Nessie, Angela Carral and Brenda Pitt; and a host of other loving relatives and friends. Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, September 24, 2022 in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, Rev. Ronald Cooper, eulogist.
J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www. jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
