BY CAROLYN DAY PRUETT & CRAIG RICHARDS LNNUSA.com
PETERSBURG- After months of controversy surrounding the Petersburg
Fire Department, one city fire station closed for a period of time over the past weekend. The Petersburg Professional Firefighters Association posted on its Facebook page that Station 5, located on Johnson Road,
was closed, leaving that area of the city to be cov ered by Petersburg’s Wal nut Hill and Market Street stations and mutual aid from nearby counties. But reports of the reason for the closure, as well as for the
length of time the station was closed, conflict.
Fire Chief Tina Watkins declined to answer inqui ries directly, referring LNN to the City of Petersburg’s
Director of Communica tions Joanne Williams for a response about the closure. Williams confirmed that Station 5 did close over the weekend for a period of around five hours on Sunday, September 25th. The reason for the closure according to Williams was that two of the crew members scheduled to work that shift called in sick. Three crew members are required to operate Engine 5. Ac cording to Williams, other
firefighters in the Station 5 crew were called in to cover the shift, and the station was once again open and operational by 6:30pm Sun day evening.
However, emergency communications and PFD records paint a different picture of the events of the weekend. An early Saturday morning emergency com munication records Engine 5 being out of commis sion due to lack of staffing around 7:20am Saturday morning, September 24th. This directly contradicts the
city’s report that the station closed around 1:30pm on Sunday. Additionally, LNN was able to obtain a copy of the Station 5 shift sched ule for the weekend, which showed no firefighters scheduled for Saturday into Sunday.
LNN asked Chief Watkins and Communications Direc tor Williams for comment on the conflicting docu mentation; as of the time of publication, neither has provided further comment. The conflicting reports leave the events surround
ing Station 5 this past week end unclear; however, it is clear that the station was closed for a period of time, a situation that concerns many of Petersburg’s resi dents as the PFD continues to struggle with both equip ment and staffing issues.
Williams did report that the city’s fire department is hosting a career fair on Saturday, October 8th to recruit new firefighters; that event will take place from 9am to 4pm at the Petersburg Public Library.
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PETERSBURG- The em battled Petersburg Fire De partment’s woes continue as of the morning of Sep tember 29th. Crew mem bers at Station 2 on Market Street were seen removing equipment from Truck 1 early Thursday morning.
The ladder truck, plagued with service issues, has consistently placed Peters burg in a state of depen
dency on mutual aid from neighboring municipalities. Now, the crucial apparatus is being taken out of service once again. Within weeks of its last return to service, the truck is headed back to the shop for repairs. While staffing levels were the key to the recent issues in Station 5 on Johnson Road, now ongoing equipment problems continue to create safety issues for Petersburg residents.
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Emergency gear sits on the pavement outside the Market Street Fire Station early Thurs day morning, September 29th, as crew members remove equipment from Ladder Truck 1 in preparation for its return to the shop for more repairs.
HOPEWELL— Despite the recent loss of most of its restaurants due to the pan demic and related economic issues, downtown Hopewell has begun its bounce back with several new East Broadway business ven tures. While the seeds of economic revitalization have been recently replant ed, another issue may now be impacting the ability to successfully operate a busi ness downtown.
During the public hear ing portion of the Tuesday, September 27th city council meeting, downtown busi ness owners voiced their concerns about key safety issues that they say are directly affecting their abil ity to conduct day-to-day business.
Those concerns, brought forward by both established business owners and new comers to the area, includ ed an increase in homeless people sleeping in front of or near their storefronts, aggressive panhandling, and brazen daylight theft from cars.
Guncotton Gallery owner Crisman White voiced his concerns and also offered several possible solutions to alleviate the climate: 1) a no loitering ordinance, 2) uniformed police pres ence, and 3) better police response time.
“Whenever a car was being broken into, in broad daylight, less than a week ago, it took 15 minutes for police officers to show up,” stated White. “I think that’s unacceptable.”
White also called for the movement or removal of Petersburg Area Transit
from a nearby location.
Councilor Debbie Ran dolph (Ward 1) said that she, the city manager, and police had been talking about these very issues for weeks. Randolph suggested that businesses tag outdoor furniture “For Paying Cus tomers Only”, allowing law enforcement to take action for loiterers who are pre venting paying customers from utilizing the furniture.
Vice Mayor Johnny Partin (Ward 3) encouraged more people to continue to come forward and voice their con cerns, announcing a special meeting with the police chief and his command team to discuss public safety issues to be held the next day.
The action taken by those business owners by ap proaching city council may prove to be key in resolving these issues that could be
PHOTO: CHAI GALLAHUN/LNNUSA.COMGuncotton Gallery owner Crisman White shares his concerns and potential solutions with Hopewell City Council on Tuesday, September 27th.
keeping customers away from downtown Hopewell. LNN will continue to follow this story as Hopewell council members, public safety officials, and business owners work to secure the safety of the downtown district.
education, a very good opportunity to have careerstheir choice of careers or colleges available to them,” said Sterling. “I’m very big on opportunities, making certain that the students of Petersburg don’t have to ask about any types of needs. We are here to fill the gaps and to support them moving forward as they transition to produc tive citizens.”
PETERSBURG- Petersburg City Public Schools will welcome a new superinten dent later this year. Dr. Ta mara Sterling was selected from a pool of almost thirty applicants for the position, a choice that the Petersburg School Board announced during a noon meeting on Wednesday, September 28th.
Since 2017, Sterling has been superintendent of Franklin City Public School, which she led out of a Memorandum of Under standing with the Virginia Department of Education just a year later in 2018.
Prior to becoming super intendent in Franklin, Dr. Sterling served as a prin cipal in Chicago, Illinois; Houston, Texas; and Provi dence, Rhode Island.
“My vision has always been to provide children with the highest level of
Sterling told LNN that she was excited about her new role and “ready to start moving forward”. She explained that some of her goals as she steps into the Superintendent position in December are to see that all Petersburg schools become fully accredited, to be accessible to both parents and division staff, and to grow opportunities for Peters burg students as they move forward into adult life.
“My goal is to make certain that at least between 30% [of students] graduate with their Associates Degree and 100% graduate with an additional workforce degree with our community college partners.”
Dr. Julius Hamlin will continue to serve as act ing superintendent until December 1st when Dr. Sterling will officially take the reins in Petersburg. Sterling plans to hit the ground running in Decem
ber, launching into her new role with an in-depth tour of all Petersburg schools. She described that tour as a way to understand the com plete picture of Petersburg
schools by getting to know the students and staff and experiencing the culture inside each school, saying, “I want to be immersed in the school system.”
PHOTO: CAROLYN DAY PRUETT/LNNUSA.COM Saturday, October 1, 2022Local LNNUSA.com 6 Petersburg Jeweler 13 West Old Street. Old Towne Petersburg (804) 414 4365 Estate & Bridal Jewelry GIA Diamonds Custom Designs Jewelry & Watch Repairs Laser Engraving Authorized Citizen Watch Retailer *WE BUY GOLD* Tusday thru Saturday 9am-5pm MVADiamonds.comMark@PetersburgJeweler.com ark Williams School Board Chair Kenneth Pritchett and Dr. Tamara Sterling officially signed Sterling’s contract with the Petersburg City Public School System on Wednesday, September 28th.TRI-CITIES- An unexpect edly strong storm brought much of the region to a halt late Sunday afternoon. The system blew in from the west, pummeling the Tri-City area with intense winds and downpours. While the rain was a wel come relief from the dry spell of the past few weeks, the storm wreaked havoc in some areas, bringing
down trees and large limbs and knocking out power to thousands of residents.
Dominion Energy worked to restore electricity but some were still without power Monday afternoon and into the evening.
The intensity of the storm system was a surprise for many; the summer- and the beginning of hurricane season- was relatively calm. But that is changing as the warm Atlantic grows active in the latter half of hurricane season. Hurri
canes Fiona and Ian have both impacted populated areas, causing severe damage in both the Caribbean and along the East Coast of North America. Much of Florida endured the brunt of Ian, which left a trail of unbelievable destruction on the southwestern coast of the state.
As Hurricane Ian continues on its path and is expected to turn and make landfall again along the southeast ern coast, Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared
a state of emergency for Virginia. Even though Ian is not close to the Category 4 strength it was when it made landfall in Florida, the storm is likely to bring wind gusts and heavy rain to the Tri-Cities. Residents of the area should take steps to prepare early for this and other potential storms as hurricane season contin ues through October; for directions for preparing for hurricane and other weath er emergencies, visit www. ready.gov.
HOPEWELL
BY MARYCATHERINE NEAL FOR LNNUSA.com
HOPEWELL- On Saturday, September 24th, Hopewel lians gathered at The Boathouse at City Point to celebrate the second-annual James River Ball Cocktail Gathering.
For over 50 years, the James River Ball was a fancy event where patrons of the James River Ball Patrons Committee hosted din ner parties at their homes before everyone traveled to a venue for an extravagant dance.
Due to the COVID-19 pan demic, the past two “balls” have looked different.
What began as a black-tie affair in the 1960s has now transformed into an ele gant party on the Hopewell riverfront. But the goal of the event remains the same: to raise money for fine arts programs and scholarships in Hopewell Schools.
The cocktail gathering started promptly at 6pm. Guests filtered into the restaurant and headed to The Navigator’s Den, the private dining area located in the back of the restau rant, to check in with a James River Ball Patron stationed at a small card table. The dining room was trans formed into an art gallery where guests could bid on local artists’ work. Daniel
Jones, Marcus Thomas, and Cholly Easterling were just a few of the artists featured in the silent auction.
Outside on the patio, the local band Magnolia warmed up their fingers and vocal cords for the night’s setlist. Women in colorful cocktail dresses and men with matching ties walked hand in hand to the bar for a drink, choosing to look out at the river as they waited for friends and acquaintances to arrive. Guests received two drink tickets with the purchase of a ticket. The Boathouse staff served heavy hors d’oeu vres on silver platters until guests were full.
Ann Audrey Kirk, a Pa
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Kirk reminisced about the performances she watched as a student at Patrick Co peland because of the James River Ball Patrons Commit
tee. And as a retired teacher, she understands the impor tance of including fine arts in a student’s school day.
“It is cross-curricular. You can always incorporate fine arts. That is the goal right now. … to expose children to fine arts they might not get at home.”
Vice Mayor Johnny Partin echoed Kirk’s statement.
“The fine arts hits on so many different aspects in a student’s development. It provides creative outlets, helps students find different passions, and it also serves as an outlet for mental health and stress.”
Most of the people at
tending the cocktail event were graduates of Hopewell High School and felt close personal connections to the cause. Mike Hackley, owner of Mike’s Lawn and Land scape, and his wife Brittany Hackley were attending the event for the very first time as sponsors.
“Hopewell is my home,” Mike said. “Everyone here is from Hopewell.” He pointed out his high school teachers and smiled as he remem bered his time growing up in The Wonder City. He is excited to be able to give back to the schools he went to as a way to enhance the arts programs in the city.
While the Hackleys were attending the event for the
first time, other guests can remember the very first days of The James River Ball. Becky Hyatt was a patron for over 40 years. She remembers the stress ful weeks of cleaning and preparing to host 80 guests at her home. But she also remembers the anticipation from community mem bers each year when the season changed. However, she remains flexible and supportive of anything the committee can do to help the school system.
“You have to go with the flow. Because what mat ters is raising the funds for the fine arts programs and the scholarships and the kids,” she said. The Patrons
Committee teased a special celebration for the ball’s 60th anniversary in 2024 on Facebook later in the evening.
At 8:45pm, Patrons Com mittee member Debbie Marks announced the winners of the silent auc tion. Guests scurried inside to pay for their artwork and then began to say their goodbyes. On paper, the event ended around 9pm, but people lingered to chat and reminisce about their days together in Hopewell before heading home.
“Beautiful event. Great people. What more could you ask for on a Saturday evening in Hopewell?” Par tin asked.
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PETERSBURG- LNN is excited to welcome local sports personality Ji Onadipe to its lineup. Onadipe hosts the sports segment of LNN News on Thursday evenings, keeping viewers apprised of the latest happenings in local high school and semi-pro sports along with the nation al leagues.
Onadipe has had both a col
legiate and semi-pro career in two different sports, basket ball and football. He played running back for Virginia State University where he earned his degree in Business Management and Sociology. He went on to play basketball at the semi-pro level for the Petersburg Cavaliers. Onad ipe is currently the strength and conditioning coach for the Cavaliers and amps up the crowd during Cavs games as the Voice of the Cavaliers.
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STAFF REPORT LNNUSA.comHOPEWELL- With numer ous open positions among city departments, the City of Hopewell is coordinating a special event in an effort to fill those empty seats. On Tuesday, October 11th, eligible candidates will be welcomed to the Hopewell Community Center where they will be able to apply for positions in the Devel opment, Public Works, Fire & Rescue, Social Services, Police, Water Renewal, and Recreation & Parks Depart ments, along with the Trea surer’s Office. Candidates can apply for openings in those departments in ad vance or on site at the career
“We are creating a ‘onestop-shop’ event to maxi mize our recruitment efforts and fill these positions as efficiently as possible,”
explained Hopewell’s Inter im City Manager Concetta Manker. “We are searching for candidates to cover a wide-range of skillsets within our City services.”
Attendees will have the opportunity to apply for the roles of fleet mechanic, accountant, police officer, and wastewater treatment operator, among others. For the complete list, visit gov ernmentjobs.com/careers/ hopewell.
The business-casual event will run from 10am to 2pm, Tuesday, October 11th at 100 West City Point Road.
world, Onadipe has served as the Assistant Coach of the Prince George girls varsi ty basketball team and the strength and conditioning coach for girls basketball at VSU. He is an entrepreneur with his own line of fitness apparel and also started his own personal training busi ness, helping his clients with fitness and strength as well as lifestyle choices such as nutrition and meal prep.
In addition to his role as sportscaster, Onadipe also
anchors the satirical news segment Partially True News on LNN’s Good Day VA. HOPEWELLTRI-CITIES— You’ve probably already seen a combination of decorations, costumes, pumpkins, and assorted candy displayed in most grocery and department stores, as well as seasonal attraction stores like Spirit Halloween. As the weather cools, the nights grow longer, and the leaves rasp in the autumn breeze, the Halloween mood descends on the psyche like twilight falls before night.
There are many ways to prepare for and celebrate the season, and particularly the big day of All Hallow ’s Eve. Those with small children often visit a local pumpkin patch or catch a hay ride at a nearby farm. But many adults and teenagers love the thrill that Halloween brings and enjoy being scared— in a fun, entertaining, and safe manner. Here are a few suggestions that are available in this region of Virginia. If you like your haunts and coasters too:
sity of the scares is not recommended for children. For more information, visit: https://buschgardens.com/wil liamsburg/events/howl-o-scream/. The scares and haunts of Howl-OScream® begin at 6:00 p.m.
If you prefer creepy without a themepark crowd:
at Kings Dominion: “On select nights from Sept. 24 - Oct. 30, hundreds of monsters will be unleashed, making the most terrifying nightmares come alive. Featuring a terrifying lineup of thrilling rides, haunted mazes, terrify ing scare zones, and the spookiest live shows, fear is waiting for you around every corner at Kings Dominion’s Halloween Haunt. If you dare, join us for Halloween Haunt on Fridays, Sat urdays and Sundays on select nights starting September 24th through October 30th.” Visit: https://www. kingsdominion.com/events/haunt for more information.
at Busch Gardens: “In this ghoulish game show, every guest is a contes tant, led to their destiny by the master of scare-monies. Your fate awaits with five haunted houses, five ter ror-tories™, four sinister shows, two party zones and unsuspecting scares awaiting their victims at every turn. Beyond the haunts, guests can take horror to new heights with nighttime rides on eight world-class coasters, including the all-new Pantheon. This year’s event takes screams to the extreme with three NEW haunted houses and three NEW terror-tories, complete with six menacing BOOze bars and bites to fuel the fear and tackle the night’s frights.” The inten
“CREEPY HOLLOW SCREAM PARK” located at 14437 Stone Horse Creek Road in Glen Allen. Here’s how they explain the experience: “Creepy Hollow Scream Park is Richmond’s Ultimate Halloween destination, with more monsters, more frights and more fun! Each night we have live
actors, monsters, incredible anima tronics, amazing illusions and acres of screams. Join us for Richmond’s legendary Scream Forest, RVA’s #1 Haunt! We are located just 10 minutes from Short Pump.” Again, the “scare level” may not be appropriate for young children or the faint-of-heart. For more information, visit: www. richmondscreams.com..
family, friends, neighbors, youth group, or sports team. Scare you soon!” For more information, www. NewHopeFamily.US/events.
- New Kent County’s award-winning scary forest. Here’s what they say about themselves: “Award-Winning Seasonal Haunt for teens and adults, Journey Trails is one of the most fun, evangelistic outreach events you will ever experience. Old school scares in the deep, dark woods of New Kent. Choose your Destiny at this unique, creative experience that challenges you mind, body and soul. Bring the
Next, something not as frightening, and more appropriate for the entire family are the walking ghost tours of Williamsburg. This tour offers a his toric and spooky exploration of ghosts: “The Original and Best Ghost Tour in Williamsburg: Performed in a true sto rytelling format, this 90 minute walk ing tour is great fun for all ages and has something for your entire family to enjoy. Stroll the streets of Colonial Williamsburg and discover hidden se crets about strange and ‘otherworldly’ experiences.” For more information, visit: www.TheGhostTour.com/tours.
For something in the local Tri-Cit ies area, and a free event, Hopewell Recreation and Parks is hosting the Hopewell Haunts event for the entire family at Patrick Copeland Elementary School on October 15th from 6-9 p.m. Highlights include an aerial perform er, obstacle course, amusement rides, Touch-a-Truck music, food vendors, petting zoo, train rides, and a magi cian.
So there you have it, a primer for the upcoming Halloween season, an assortment of different ways to ex perience that festive and spooky vibe contained in the glory that is the fall season. Keep your eye out for more information on spooky and paranor mal events happening in the local area and region. Until next time, be wary of those things that can go “bump” in the night…
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PRINCE GEORGE- On Thursday, September 22nd, LNN hosted the 2022 TriCity Council Candidate Fo rum at Destination Theater in Prince George County. The event brought together city council candidates running in all three of the Tri-Cities; fourteen candidates took the stage to answer questions posed by LNN moderators Carolyn Day Pruett and Valerie Bell.
In Colonial Heights, three incumbent candidates run unopposed in their races, but the fourth seat, vacated by now-Delegate Mike Cherryis up for a special election. When Cherry was elected to the General Assembly, Ken neth Frenier was appointed
to fill that seat until a special election could be held. Freni er is running to keep the seat but is faced by challengers Len Hall and Tricia Palmer. All three of those candidates participated in last week’s forum, providing insight into their goals and vision for key Colonial Heights issues such as the development of the new Fall Line Trail and the future of Southpark Mall.
Five Hopewell candidates
were on stage Thursday evening. Incumbent Deborah Randolph and her challenger for the Ward 1 council seat, Rita Joyner, were present, along with Michael Harris running for the Ward 2 seat, Johnny Partin who is unop posed for the Ward 3 seat, and Dominic Holloway who is also unopposed for the Ward 7 seat. These Hopewell hopefuls outlined visions for Hopewell’s waterfront and
addressed how, if elected, they could help Hopewell fill its staffing vacancies.
Petersburg’s Wards 1, 3, 5, and 7 seats are all up for grabs this November, and candidates from all of those wards addressed potential voters at the forum. Chio ma Griffin (Ward 1), Sam Parham and Michael MooreStorrs (Ward 3), Michelle Murrills and Howard Myers (Ward 5), and Arnold West brook (Ward 7) each tackled topics such as the potential Petersburg casino and the issues impacting the Pe tersburg Fire Department, explaining their visions for Petersburg’s potential.
Those unable to attend the forum will be able to view the event in full on LNNU SA.com early next week.
TRI-CITIES- Voting for the 2022 Tri-Cities Best of the Best is now open! Visit LN NUSA.com to cast your vote for all of your favorite local businesses, events, and per sonalities in over 90 different categories.
This year, the Best of the Best categories have been
tweaked, allowing the people of the Tri-Cities to vote for all of their favorites from years past such as Best Burger, Friend liest Wait Staff, and Best Community to Live In- but with a few new categories like Best Farmers Mar ket, Best Local Teacher, and
Best Social Media Personality. Check out the full list of categories on LNN’s web site and be sure to voice your support for local business by voting for those that you believe are the Tri-Cities’ Best of the Best!
Voting opens on Saturday, October 1st and runs until Friday, Octo
ber 21st. Once voting closes, the top three finalists in each category will be announced, followed by the big reveal of each category winner at the live 2022 Best of the Best show on Thursday, Novem ber 3rd. Ticket information for the black-tie event will be released in the coming weeks, but be sure to save the date now for a fabulous evening of fun celebrating the region’s Best of the Best!
TRI-CITIES- The line-up of events on the Tri-Cities calendar this past weekend proved successful for area businesses and nonprofits. The Friends of the Lower Appomattox River’s annual Paddle Battle saw partici pants race down the river from Hopewell to Peters burg, enjoying the beau tiful weather and scenery along the way. Contestants and on-lookers celebrated the event and their efforts at Trapezium Brewing in downtown Petersburg after all the paddles were out of the water. Nearby in Old Towne, culinary tour ists explored local cuisine during Taste of Old Towne, stopping for samples of the offerings of close to twenty downtown restaurants like Konran, Brickhouse Run, and Enrestine’s Table.
In Hopewell, guests sup ported the arts at the James River Ball, raising money for arts programs in Hopewell’s Public Schools. The Ball took the form of a cocktail party again this year at the Boathouse at City Point. Meanwhile in Petersburg, historic preservation was
the cause of the night at the Ball in ‘Burg. Attendees enjoyed dinner and a silent auction at the Petersburg Public Library. The venue and some guests alike were decked out in the Heroes theme of the evening. The weekend’s success warms up the Tri-Cities for other upcoming fall events. Old Towne Petersburg is gearing up for the Festival of Grapes and Hops on Sat urday, October 15th.
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A line of culinary adventurers waits to purchase Taste of Old Towne tickets on Saturday, September 24th.
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A photo booth and props allowed Ball in the ‘Burg guests to take pictures in the Heroes theme of the evening.
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RICHMOND- Virginia Attorney Gener al Jason Miyares, along with a group of Attorneys General from across the country, is pushing back against a move that would track firearm purchases by credit card. According to the Virginia Mercury, a proposed mer chant code specifically for tracking firearm and ammunition purchases is being pushed by the International Organization for Standardization. But
Miyares, along with the other Attor neys General, signed onto a letter that pressures credit card giants Visa, Mastercard, and American Express not to bend to the IOS’s demands. A total of 24 attorneys general signed onto the letter, and they believe that the merchant code tracking is “corporate overreach” that violates the Second Amendment. In the letter, the group of AGs explain to the card companies that they will pursue legal action if they opt to implement the new merchant code.
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RICHMOND- Last week, Dominion Energy received the green light to increase its rates, bringing the average consumer’s monthly bill up by around $15 per month. At that time, Appalachian Power was also seeking approval from the State Corporation Commission to raise its rates, an approval that has now been
granted. Appalachian Power will increase its rate by 6.7% on October 1st according to the Roanoke Times,
followed by a second hike beginning November 1st. The October increase is projected to
raise the average customer’s monthly bill by close to $9, and the November hike by an additional $20, meaning that by the end of the year, Appa lachian Power customers could be looking at an extra $30 on their bill each month. While Virginia residents are working to find ways to stretch their budgets, necessary every day costs such as electricity are impossi ble to avoid.
Anton Deonte Coleman, 25 years old of the 26000 block of West Washington Street, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on September 16, 2022 for two counts of assault and battery.
Cameron Dalton Lamm, 28 years old of the 25000 block of Cox Road, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on September 16, 2022 for domestic assault.
Melissa Hope Cawthorn, 49 years old of the 1600 block of Davis Lane, Hopewell, Virginia was arrested on September 17, 2022 for use of profane, threatening, or indecent language over public airways or by other methods, false caller identification information and trespassing.
Javon Tyrell Hudson, 32 years old of the 11000 block of Sapony Church Road, McKenney, Virginia was arrested on September 19, 2022 for shooting from vehicles so as to endanger persons and reckless handling of firearms.
Christopher T. Hayes, 42 years old of the 10000 block of Chesdin Ridge Drive, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on September 16, 2022 for grand larceny and conspiring to commit grand larceny.
Calvin Jermaine Mizell, 38 years old of the 400 block of Summit Street, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on September 16, 2022 for grand larceny and conspiring to commit grand larceny.
Nicole Marie Humphries, 27 years old of the 25000 block of Cox Road, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on September 16, 2022 for domestic assault.
Donte Yates, 25401 Troublefield Road, Stony Creek, Virginia was arrested on September 17, 2022 for contempt by failing to appear in court.
Amber Dawn Williams, 40 years old of the 400 block of Grove Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on September 18, 2022 for trespassing and larceny.
Keith Devonte Hinton, 30 years old of the 400 block of Shore Street, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on September 19, 2022 for obstructing justice; resisting arrest; fleeing from a law-enforcement officer, operating uninsured motor vehicle without payment of fee; verification of insurance; false evidence of insurance and possessing license plate or decal not entitled to.
Justin Gregory Darley, 31 years old of the 100 block of South Lake Drive, Leesburg, Florida was arrested on September 19, 2022 for maiming, etc., of another resulting from driving while intoxicated, fail to wear seat belt and failure to stop or yield right-of-way before entering the highway.
Ledesmond Tyshawn High, 41 years old of the 300 block of Warner Bridge Road, Garysburg, North Carolina was arrested on September 20, 2022 for failure to appear in court and appearing intoxicated in public.
Johnathan Sebera, 20 years old of the 11000 block of Old Stage Road, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on September 20, 2022 for domestic assault.
Sheila Marie Martinez, 55 years old of the 14000 block of Sonnenburg Drive, Chester, Virginia was arrested on September 20, 2022 for contempt by failing to appear in court.
Larell McConell, 21 years old of the 26000 block of West Washington Street, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on September 21, 2022 for assault and battery.
Eric Keith Ferguson, 36 years old of the 9100 block of Dabney Drive, Sutherland, Virginia was arrested on September 20, 2022 for two counts of contempt by failing to appear in court, two counts of assault and battery, destruction of property, domestic assault and entering dwelling house, etc., with intent to commit larceny, assault and battery or other felony.
Donnie Lee Hough, 32 years old of the 1200 block of Harrington Road, Wadesboro, North Carolina was arrested on September 20, 2022 for six counts of obtaining money or signatures by false pretense, identity theft and giving false identity to law-enforcement officers.
William L. Moore, Sr., 67 years old of the 100 block of Lauria Court, Littleton, North Carolina was arrested on September 20, 2022 for destruction of property and dumping trash.
James Thomas Eckenrode, 61 years old of the 20000 block of Reese Road, Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on September 20, 2022 for domestic assault.
Tony Sharria Jenkins, 60 years old of the 24000 block of Cox Road, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on September 21, 2022 for operating without contractor’s license and dumping trash.
Suzanne Elaine Eckenrode, 53 years old of the 20000 block of Reese Road, Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on September 21, 2022 for domestic assault.
William Steel, 64 years old of the 14000 block of Nash Road, Dewitt, Virginia was arrested on September 21, 2022 for peeping or spying into dwelling or enclosure.
ON 09/23/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2700 BLK OF COURTHOUSE RD FOR REPORTED SHOTS FIRED. OFFENDERS FIRED SHOTS, HITTING VICTIM AND CAUSING SERIOUS BUT NOT LIFE THREATENING INJURIES.
ON 09/19/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 800 BLK OF APPOMATTOX ST FOR A REPORTED BURGLARY. KNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED RESIDENCE BY KICKING REAR DOOR, WAS REPELLED BY OCCUPANT AND ARRESTED.
ON 09/21/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1500 BLK OF PIPER SQUARE DR FOR A REPORTED BURGLARY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED RESIDENCE BY KICKING FRONT DOOR AND STOLE CLOTHING AND SHOES.
ON 09/20/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2300 BLOCK OF OAKLAWN BLVD FOR AN INTOXICATED SUBJECT. SUBJECT WAS FOUND TO BE IN POSSESSION OF ILLEGAL NARCOTICS. CHARGES PENDING.
ON 09/22/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 200 BLK OF W POYTHRESS ST FOR A REPORTED DRUG OFFENSE. KNOWN OFFENDER WAS FOUND TO BE IN POSSESSION
OF NARCOTICS. PETITIONS PENDING.
ON 09/25/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 900 BLK OF COLONIAL CORNER DR FOR A NARCOTICS OFFENSE.
KNOWN OFFENDER WAS FOUND TO BE WANTED AND IN POSSESSION OF NARCOTICS AND WAS ARRESTED.
ON 09/22/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3000 BLK OF PICKETT ST IN REFERENCE TO A FRAUD. UNKNOWN OFFENDER USED VICTIM’S INFORMATION TO OPEN A BUSINESS.
ON 09/19/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 600 BLK OF FREEMONT ST FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER FROM EXCAVATOR.
ON 09/19/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2200 BLK OF PICKETT ST FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE RESIDENTIAL A/C UNIT FROM OUTSIDE OF RESIDENCE.
ON 09/19/2022, POLICE RESPOND TO THE 100 BLK OF S 8TH AVE FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. KNOWN OFFENDER ASSAULTED VICTIM, CAUSING NON-LIFE THREATENING
INJURIES, PREVENTED VICTIM FROM LEAVING, STOLE WALLET, USED CREDIT CARD FRAUDULENTLY AND WAS LATER ARRESTED.
ON 09/21/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1300 BLK OF MILES AVE FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. UNKNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED RESIDENCE BY BREAKING REAR DOOR GLASS AND STOLE LAWN MOWER FROM YARD.
ON 09/25/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 400 BLK OF N 6TH AVE FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. KNOWN OFFENDER STOLE CASH FROM BUSINESS AND WAS LATER ARRESTED.
ON 09/22/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 300 BLK OF E CAWSON ST FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER
ENTERED UNLOCKED VEHICLE AND STOLE WALLET.
ON 09/24/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 500 BLK OF BROWN AVE FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED POSSIBLY UNLOCKED VEHICLE AND STOLE WALLET, THEN USED CARD AT NEARBY STORE.
ON 0924/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1000 BLK OF HASKELL ST FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED VEHICLE AND STOLE BACKPACK CONTAINING PAPERWORK.
ON 09/21/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 700 BLK OF S 6TH AVE FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM.
POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIMEKNOWN OFFENDER DAMAGED COMMERCIAL PARKING LOT POLE.
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SHENNA SEAL (29) of HOPEWELL
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DOMINIC HOLLOWAY (35) of HOPEWELL
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TREANDRE WILLIAMS (28) of HOPEWELL
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ASHLEY COUSINS (36) of HOPEWELL
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ERNEST CLIFTON (29) of HOPEWELL
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This week, the Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers program needs your help with locating the following two fugitives:
For more fugitives, visit our website crimesolvers.net and hit the most wanted tab.
If you have seen one of these most wanted fugitives, call Crime Solvers (804) 748-0660, or use the p3Tips mobile app. We guarantee you will remain anonymous and could receive a cash reward up to $5,000.
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I am Det. Baldwin with the Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers and these are your Fugitives of the Week.
1995 | September 26, 2022
Daemon Satchell is wanted for robbery, felonious assault, malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony x 2 and burglary. Satchell, 19, is a 5-foot-5inch-tall black male who weighs 115 lbs. Satchell has brown eyes and black hair.
Wilmer Ivan Licona Cruz is wanted for indecent liberties with a child and aggravated sexual battery. Licona Cruz, 33, is a Hispanic male. Licona Cruz has brown eyes and black hair.
“Take the Time to Solve the Crime.”
On Sept. 9, 2022, a Black male suspect broke into multiple vehicles in the 1100 block of Huguenot Springs Road in Chesterfield County. The suspect stole credit cards from the vehicles and subsequently used them to make high-dollar purchases at Walmart and Home Depot. The suspect was last seen wearing a dark-colored hoodie and pants, white shoes, an orange ballcap and a mask.
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.
“Take the Time to Solve the Crime.”
There are any number of issues that should upset right thinking people coming out of Washington and some of those who have wormed their way into our society and many of our institutions. Once, our schools focused on the ba sics of education, preparing students to be productive members of society, and how to interact positively with others. It is difficult to do that in education. Some parents do so by homes chooling their children, but that will only go so far. It might get a student through
high school, but colleges still have a chokehold on those that want to qualify for many jobs.
While one person in two hundred people self-iden tifies as transgender, there is great doubt that that number is realistic. Some of those individuals may be gay or non-sexual, others are simply seeking atten tion or playing the system to receive the benefits that they see other minorities are receiving.
Young ladies that want to compete in girls’ sports could be dominated by males who want to contend as females. They do this knowing that often they will have an advantage when competing against females who rarely are equal in size and body mass.
Parents should be con cerned with the latest fad that has been brought into the mix. Currently, thanks to the misguided leadership of then Governor Northam and his compatriots in the Virginia House and Senate, school systems have been required to give preference to those students who chose to claim themselves as transgender.
There is no question that a very few are confused about gender issues. Today’s fad is to encourage this confu sion. State guidelines have led some counties’ school systems to block anyone, teacher or administrator, from telling parents what is happening on school prop erty. Likewise, they have allowed students to choose which restroom they want
to use. This led to a sexual assault in a Loudoun Coun ty school restroom.
That assault did not give anyone on the left any con cern. They have continued to push the idea of using pronouns that do not reflect the gender of an individual. This has gone to the point that good teachers have chosen to leave their cho sen profession. One teacher was fired when he chose to simply use the student’s name rather than the wrong pronoun.
Governor Youngkin is in the process of attempting to bring commonsense to these issues by reversing these misguided policies. His opponents who pushed these ideas are making plans to take the Governor to court to stop him from
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protecting our young peo ple.
Despite the stupidity of what is happening in some schools, even greater con cern is for those parents who willingly mutilate their very own children to change them from how they were born to what the parent wants them to be. They are making these decisions with claims that they know what the child should be, not what they are.
Sometimes they start by
dressing them in clothes of the opposite gender. Some then start them on a regiment of drugs to offset the normal development of the young person. Others choose to have a medical doctor perform surgery to change their bodies.
Normal thinking people wonder why a doctor would take part in such actions. As is often the case, follow the money trail. Consider this: Vanderbilt opened its trans clinic in 2018. During a lecture the same year, Dr. Shayne Taylor explained how she convinced Nash ville to get into the gender transition game. She em
phasized that it’s a “big money maker,” especially because the surgeries require a lot of “follow ups”. Translated, this means big money, up to $100,000 each for doctors and medi cal centers. Likewise, phar maceutical companies that sell drugs to this market are doing well financially. They sell those drugs that block the proper physical devel opment but also the drugs that these people will re quire for their mental health issues this creates.
As a society, we should protect the rights of all
minorities, however, this should not come at the ex pense and safety of 99.5% of students. We should not allow anyone in our schools to undermine the relation ship between parents and their children. Likewise, medical providers should not be authorized to hinder the normal development of those under eighteen.
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Federal Reserve chairman Je rome Powell has taken a turn to the dark side.
After years of pleasing everyone on Wall Street and in Washington, D.C. with ultra-loose monetary policy, Powell has, for now, decid ed to recast himself as the villain. He now seems intent on crashing markets, killing jobs, and driving the economy into a deep recession in the name of fighting the inflation he helped unleash.
“Price stability is the responsibility of the Federal Reserve and serves as the bedrock of our economy. Without price stability, the economy does not work for anyone,” Powell said in remarks last week fol lowing the Fed’s triple-barrel rate hike.
He added, “The longer the current bout of high inflation continues the greater the chance that expectations of higher inflation will become entrenched.”
Powell also suggested that getting out in front of infla tion is more important than trying to engineer a soft landing for the economy. Effectively, he has given up on dodging a recession.
The only question is how
severe it will be. Since Fed policy decisions typically take at least three months to work their way through the econ omy, things could get signifi cantly worse heading into the end of the year.
This is the same Fed chairman who just a year ago was insisting inflation was tran sitory and abjectly refused to do anything to curb it. Earlier this year, he insisted the econ omy was strong and wasn’t in danger of tipping into reces sion (which it has according to the standard textbook definition of recession).
Almost nobody expected the Fed to keep hiking rates this quickly or overshoot the 3% level, and stocks, bonds, currencies, and real estate are now all flashing warning signs of a financial crisis.
Central banks supposedly ex ist to help stabilize the econo my and dampen the effects of booms and busts. But the Fed under Jay Powell is amplifying the boom-and-bust cycle by first pumping the up economy with excess liquidity, then hastily trying to drain it out.
Wharton professor Jeremy Siegel blasted Fed policymak ers during a CNBC interview last Friday:
The last two years [are] one of the biggest policy mistakes in the 110-year history of the Fed, by staying so easy when everything was booming.
When we have all commodities going up at rapid rates, Chairman
Powell and the Fed said: ‘We don’t see any inflation. We see no need to raise interest rates in 2022.’
Now when all those very same commodities and asset prices are going down, he says: ‘Stubborn inflation requires the Fed to stay tight all the way through 2023.’ It makes absolutely no sense to me whatsoever.
Why do Fed policies seem ingly make no sense? Do Fed economists know something the rest of us don’t?
Perhaps they are worried about a global energy crisis and food shortage and are desperately trying to curtail demand for commodities.
It’s unlikely, though, that central bankers are exhibiting any special economic fore sight. They have consistently been wrong over the years when it comes to anticipating major economic events such as recessions, inflation out breaks, and financial crises.
What is clear is that Jerome Powell and company were tired of being disrespected by markets.
The Fed felt it needed to restore its credibility on inflation and show investors that they can’t count on the printing press to lift equity markets every time they dip.
The Fed was also tired of being taken for granted by deficit-spending politicians. Congress and the Biden administration have assumed that artificially low borrowing costs and Fed bond-buying
sprees would let them off the hook in perpetuity for pursu ing fiscally reckless policies.
The Fed is ultimately em powered by Congress. And Powell may soon discover that further rate hikes are politically untenable.
As the Fed-fueled boom turns into a Fed-induced bust, central bankers will find themselves behind the curve on monetary policy, as usual. And just like so many times before, they will abruptly reverse course and start the boom-bust cycle all over again.
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Thursday, October 6th - 6:30pm
Sam Bush
The Beacon Theatre Hopewell
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The Iron Works Petersburg
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Friday, October 7thSunday, October 9th
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Saturday, October 8th - 6:30pm
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Saturday, October 8th - 7pm
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Cul’s Courthouse Grille Charles City
Friday, October 7thSaturday, October 8th Richmond Oktoberfest
Richmond Raceway Richmond
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Cooler fall months call for comforting, hearty meals that taste just as delicious as they look. Filling recipes like chili and pasta make the season a special time for spending quality moments with those you love. This fall, turn to a time-saving ingredient like Newman’s Own Sockarooni
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1. Saute onion, garlic and green pepper in oil until soft. Add beef and brown. Add kidney beans,
pasta sauce, water, chili pow der, cumin and salt and pepper, to taste. Simmer, uncovered, 1 hour, stirring frequently.
2. Add celery and corn; simmer
1 hour. Garnish with sour cream and lime wedges. Substitution: Use 3 cups cooked rice for meat to make vegetarian chili.
PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES COOK TIME: 2 HOURS SERVINGS: 8
• 2 cups diced onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 2 pounds coarsely ground lean beef
• 2 cups kidney beans, soaked overnight
• 1 jar Newman’s Own Sockarooni or Marinara Pasta Sauce
• 2-3 cups water
• 2-3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 can (8 ounces) corn
• sour cream, for garnish
• lime wedges, for garnish
PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES | COOK TIME: 25 MINUTES | SERVINGS: 9
1. Over high heat, boil large pot of heavily salted water. Once boiling, add lasagna noodles and cook until al dente then drain and set aside.
2. To make bechamel sauce: In saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter. Add flour and stir with wooden spoon until paste forms. Add small amount of milk and stir until mixture loosens. Gradually add remain
ing milk and continue stirring with whisk. Cook sauce over low heat until thickened, about 10 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 375 F.
4. In large, deep, oven-proof casserole dish, ladle small amount of pasta sauce followed by small amount of bechamel sauce. Sprinkle some Parmigiano Reggiano cheese over sauces and layer with three lasagna noodles. Continue pattern until dish is complete. Top final layer of
noodles with remaining becha mel sauce and grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
5. Bake 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbling. Cool prior to serving.
Robert Allen Freed, 60, of Louisa, VA passed away on Tuesday, Septem ber 27, 2022. Born in Norfolk, VA he was the son of the late Richard Freed and Dorothy Dean Malpass; and was also preceded in death by his sister, Deborah Ramey. Robert loved his Lord and enjoyed living his life to the fullest. He is survived by his wife, Linda Freed; four children, April Freed, Beth Freed, Adam Freed (Whitney), and Jennifer Thompson; six grandchildren, Nathan, MaKenzie, Sean, Korey, Emily, and Riley; two brothers, David and Brian Freed; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Dale Memorial Park, Chesterfield, VA with the Rev. Larry Briggs, officiating. The family is being served by the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
Marion “Larry” Lawrence Clarke, Jr., 54, of Dinwiddie, VA passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Born in Petersburg, VA he was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Elva Ritchie and John Grady Thompson; and was also preceded in death by his sister, Christine Marie Bryant. Larry graduated from Matoaca High School where he lettered in three different sports. After high school, he served as the President and Chairman of the Cavalier Athletic Club in Ettrick. He had also served as the USSSA Director for many years and had coached many sports teams throughout the Tri-Cities. Larry had worked as a Police Officer in Petersburg and had been an HVAC Technician for most of his life. He will be remembered by his family as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and son. Larry is survived by his wife, Melissa Clarke; ten chil dren, Marion III, Aaron, Amanda, Zachary, Haleigh, Austin, Bryan, Michael, Karleigh and Caden “Joe”; twelve grandchildren; and his father, Marion Clarke, Sr. and his wife, Brenda. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Dale Memorial Park, Chester field, VA. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 3, 2022 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1250 Fourth St., Santa Monica, CA 90401. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com
December 18, 1949 - September 27, 2022
Brenda Annette Haskett (Gurganus), age 72, passed away on the twenty-seventh day of September 2022, in her daughter’s home, located in Colonial Heights, Virginia. Although a long term resident of Hopewell, Brenda resided with her daughter the last couple of years. Brenda was born in Fort Lee, Virginia, on December 18, 1949 to her mother, Annie Laura Flowers; and her father, William Harvey Gurganus. Brenda had a plethora of natural talents, one being her natural flair for styling hair. She earned her cosmetology certifica tion and went on to obtain an instructor’s license. She taught and trained generations of aspiring cosmetologists at Hairstylist University, later opening her own salon. Brenda’s ability to make someone feel beautiful and special extended beyond the salon chair.
Brenda was a Christian woman and longtime member of Broadway Baptist Church in Hopewell. A daughter, sister, mother, and friend, all would agree her heart was kind and her spirit generous, always eager to help anyone she believed was in need and touched the hearts of all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her mother; father; five sisters; and her life companion, Charles Fry. She is survived by her daughter, Laura “Honey” Audino; son-in-law, Randy St. John; grandson, Zachary St. John; adopted son, Richard Lewis (RJ); a brother; three sisters; many nieces and nephews; and other family and friends. She is loved and will be greatly missed.
A service for Brenda will be held graveside at 2 pm on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at Blandford Cemetery, in Petersburg, Virginia. Family and friends are invited to Visitation on Monday eve ning, October 3, 2022, from 6 pm to 8 pm, at J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home located at 820 W. Broadway, Hopewell, VA 23860. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
December 30, 1938 - September 22, 2022 Pittman, James Ir ving “Buddy,” born December, 30, 1938 to the late Irving Burres Pittman and Sarah Flowers Pittman, passed away on Sep tember 22, 2022. He is survived by his son, Mark Irving Pittman (Sharon); three grandchildren, Henry Irving Pittman, Ann Claire Pittman, and James Joseph Pittman; and brother, Walter Wilson Pittman. Buddy grew up in Petersburg and graduated from Pe tersburg High School. He earned a degree in Industrial Management from Auburn Univer sity and went on to have a successful career in the insurance industry. Buddy enjoyed sailing, competitive shooting, and following the Au burn Tigers. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Robert Bowles, Ber nie Sisson, Michael Costley, Joe Herbert, and Rick Carlton. The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. with a memorial service following at 2:00 p.m. at J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home - Chester Chapel, 3050 W. Hundred Road. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
Mavis Earlene Smith Kaichen of Chester, VA passed away peacefully on Sep tember 26, 2022, at the age of 97. We hope that her memory will remain in the hearts of all who knew her. She was born May 3, 1925, and grew up in Houston County, Tennessee, the daughter of Herman and Ruth Ethel Smith. As a young person she loved climbing trees and playing basketball, and was a gifted artist who won awards for her sculptures, includ ing one of a boy and his collie. She worked for Colonial Heights Drug Store for almost thirty years, and thoroughly enjoyed her job because she could meet most of the people from Colonial Heights. She was a person of many talents and was great cook, an avid gardener who loved growing flowers and vegetables, and a superb seam stress who designed and sewed clothes for her daughter and granddaughters. She also cherished spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and loved watching the hummingbirds in her back yard. In her later years, she also delighted in spending time with her beloved companion, Clarence Henry Paris, who passed away in 2012. Most of the people who met her called her “feisty,” but knew that she had unconditional love for her family and friends. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her two children and their spouses, Joseph and Patricia Rauc ci, of Chester, VA and Dianna Stone and Eugene Stone-Romero, of Placitas, New Mexico. Her loss will create profound sorrow to her grandchildren because they had a special bond with her, Sharon Handley and her husband, Shawn Handley, of Richmond, VA, and JoAnna Raucci, of Fredericksburg, VA. Her passing will also bring sadness to her three great-grand children, Lauren Handley, Olivia Handley, and Lillian Handley but we hope that they will remember her with joy in their hearts. Condolences may be registered at www. jtmorriss.com.
Our precious Daddy and husband, Jerry Allen Barber, transi tioned to his heavenly home on September 25, 2022. He is our hero. He fought and won against cancer for 13 years, facing obstacles that would have caused most of us to give up. Born on November 9, 1948, as an only child to the late George Allen Barber and Neva Lee Cook Barber, he grew up in Danville, Va and attended George Washington High School, Hargrave Military Academy, and Danville Community College. He joined the Virginia National Guard as a young adult and served six years. On April 21, 1988, he married the love of his life, Rebecca Cash Barber (he finally found THE one). He worked in transportation for the majority of his career. His most loved position was with Seibert’s Towing in Richmond, VA where he made lifelong friends, and loved his work. Left to cherish his memory and carry on his “Griswold” legacy are his wife, Becky; and his two daughters who adored him, Kelly Bar ber Talbard and Katherine Barber Caldwell. He is also survived by his beloved sons-inlaw, Brad Talbard and Travis Caldwell. He was also Papa to Hannah Talbard and Danny Caldwell. They were his light and he loved them fiercely. They will miss everything about him. He also leaves behind his cuddle buddy, golden doodle, Harley. Jerry loved motor cycles, the USA, buying/selling cars, tinkering in his garage, having a good time and dancing a jig, traveling, bluegrass music, his many friends, his family, and above all else, Jesus. Jerry was a huge personality and even though he had lost his ability to speak years ago, he never lost his animation and ability to try. If you had the pleasure of know ing him, you knew what a loving, kind, giving soul he was and how he loved a “good deal.” And you knew you were loved by him. He never missed an opportunity to tell you or better, show you how he felt about you. There aren’t enough words to explain the love we had for him and the love he had for us. He will forever be missed on earth, but we know he is rejoicing in Heaven with his healed body. Our family will hold a celebration of Jerry’s well lived, unique life on Friday, September 30 at 4 PM at his house, 1300 Ruffin Mill Road, Colonial Heights, Va. Please join us as we share memories and reminisce in the casual style that he would insist on. There will also be a celebration of his life at his daughter, Kelly’s home in Chatham, VA at a later date. Thank you to Sun Crest Hospice, and especially Mari Helen Nicholson, our neighbor, for the compassion and wonderful care he was given in his final days with us. The family is being served by the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www. jtmorriss.com.
April 24, 1951 - September 25, 2022
Bertha Turner Story, 71, of Hopewell, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 25, 2022, after a courageous two-year battle with Interstitial Lung Disease. She was the daughter of the late Henry Cleve Turner and Gladys Pleasants Turner. She was also preceded in death by her son, Timothy Aron Story; and brothers, Marshall P. Turner, Eugene A. Turner (Margaret), and J.C. Turner (Gaynell).
Bertha was a 1969 graduate of Hopewell High School. She spent her career in the medical field, working as a bookkeeper for 20 years. She is loved and will be dearly missed.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years, Howard “Butch” Story; sister-in-law, Mar ion C. Turner; brothers-in-law, Larry Story (Brenda), Michael Story (Karen), and Kippy Story (Anita); many nieces and nephews; and her special babies, Bailee Daniel and Wyatt Daniel, who called her Nana.
All funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be donated to a charity of your choice or to Wesley UMC, Hopewell. Condolences may be registered at www. jtmorriss.com.
Claudia Ander son Marshall, 75, of Chesterfield, VA passed away peacefully at home, holding her husbands hand, on Mon day, September 26, 2022. Born in Ashville, NC, she was the daughter of the late Pat and Pauline Anderson. Claudia was a longtime member of Southside Church of the Nazarene, in Chesterfield. She will be remembered by her family as a loving and devoted wife, mother, and Nana. Claudia is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Ray Marshall; one daughter, Pam Murphy; a son, David Mar shall and wife, Gail; three granddaughters, Heather (Dustin), Caitlyn, and Bracey; four great-grandchildren, Cambrian, Brooklyn, Axel, and Jace; and one sister, Linda Jack son and her daughters, Tiffany and Amber, and their families. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 3, 2022 at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Entombment will follow in Dale Memorial Park, Chesterfield, VA. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Interfaith Service Council, P.O. Box 868, Kilmarnock, VA 22482 in memory of Claudia A. Marshall. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
Austin Belle Lovern Lucas, 25, passed away on Saturday, Septem ber 24, 2022. She was the loving, faithful wife of Tommy Lucas and the moth
er of Amelia and Ava Lucas. She was the daughter of Anita Lovern and Steve Lovern (Elizabeth). Austin is also survived by her brothers, Steven Lovern (Ike) and Andy Lovern (Savannah); grandmother, Margaret “Granny” Brockwell; and a host of adoring aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her grand parents, James Brockwell, and Ronald and Georgia Lovern.
Austin was employed with VCU Health as an administrator. She enjoyed shopping and married into being an avid UVA sports fan.
Her family will forever remember her as a loving wife, mother, and daughter. She will be dearly missed.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 30, 2022, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Southlawn Memo rial Park. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
April 26, 1943 - September 24, 2022
Jack McMurchy passed away on September 24, 2022 at the age of 79. Jack was born in Dillon, Montana and was the son of Willard and Anna McMurchy. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Sandy McMurchy; daughter, Shannon Kidd (Jamie); son, Shawn McMurchy (Rebecca Meneely); grandchildren, Conner Kidd and Aaron Kidd; brother, Robert McMurchy; cousin, Pat Long; as well as numerous extended family and friends. Jack was a U.S. Army veteran, a member of American Legion Post 146 in Hopewell, past President of NARFE and very active member and state legislator. Jack loved to read and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially at his home in the mountains. A memorial service will be held Thursday, Sep tember 29, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., at the Hopewell Moose Lodge #1472, 4701 Western Street, Hopewell, Virginia. A visitation will follow at the Moose Lodge. In lieu of flowers, memo rial contributions may be made to the Prince George Animal Shelter. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
Marvin Kenneth Overstreet, Jr., 68, passed away after a lengthy battle with melanoma cancer on Thurs day, September 22, 2022. He was born in Roanoke, VA and raised in Hopewell, VA.
He was the son of the late Marvin K. Over street, Sr., and T. Joann Overstreet; and was also preceded in death by his brother, Roger L. Overstreet.
Kenny graduated from Hopewell High School and pursued a career with Stros nider Chevrolet. During his tenure of more than 50 years, he became a World Class Technician and won many awards. His loy alty and dedication to his job was obvious through the returning customers over the years. Kenny loved his job and considered everyone there a part of his family.
Kenny is survived by his loving wife, Dianne Whitehead Overstreet; sister, Cathy Ma son; niece, Brittany Mason; and a special aunt, Glenna Weddle. Kenny married into a ready-made family having 4 step-children, Renee Kelley, Curtis Kelley, Amy Ellis, Jay Ellis (John Ellis); 7 grandchildren; and 3 great-granddaughters. Kenny leaves behind many family members and friends.
Kenny, the adventurer, dancer, snow skier, food connoisseur, and jack of all trades, truly loved his life with Dianne who will ingly stood by his side ready for the next adventure.
A memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Fu neral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be donated to an organi zation of your choice. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
Peter F. Bourlier, 83, of Dinwiddie, died on Satur day, September 24, 2022. Born in Searsdale, NY, he was the son of the late Gerald and Marguerite Bourlier. Peter was a physician and spent his medical career work ing at numerous VA medical centers. Peter is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Ann P. Bourlier. All services will be private. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.jtmorriss.com.
Marvin Kenneth Overstreet, Jr. July 8, 1954 - September 22, 2022Annie V. Keating Bowers, born Feb ruary 11, 1938. Annie was pre deceased by her husband, Donald C. Bowers, Sr. and son, Edward David Bowers, Sr.. She is survived by 2 sons and a daughter; Donald C. Bowers, Jr., Richard D. Bowers and Debra A Collins; 11 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grand children; and special friend Miriam O’Con nor. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p. m. on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. at the Hopewell Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, 820 W. Broadway Avenue, Hopewell, Virginia. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Faith Baptist Church, 5501 Middle Rd, Prince George, VA 23875, with interment following at Bermuda Memorial Park, 1901 Bermuda Hundred Rd, Chester, Virginia. Condolenc es may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
Delores Stern Par low, 80, of Dinwid die, passed away on Thursday, Sep tember 22, 2022. Born in Shenan doah, VA, she was the daughter of the late Earl Sam
uel Stern and Sagel Violet Woodrow Stern. She was also preceded in death by her be loved husband, Johnnie William Parlow; and son, Johnnie William Parlow, Jr. Delores was a faithful member of Dinwid die Baptist Church. She loved to work on crafts and crochet. She will forever be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.
She is survived by her son, Samuel Parlow (Christina); grandchildren, Brad Parlow, Taylor Parlow, and Ian Parlow of Lakeland, FL; by her church family; and special neigh bors, Dave and Emmie Cook.
All funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be do nated to Dinwiddie Baptist Church, 14818 Wilkinson Rd., DeWitt, VA 23840. Condo lences may be registered at www.jtmorriss. com.
Jane H. Buren, 91, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Southside Medical Center. Born in Mecklenburg, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Lee S. Hicks and Helen Jones Hicks. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, John M. Buren; sister, Maxine H. Gunnell; and brothers, Bright T. Hicks, Sam L. Hicks and Jack B. Hicks. Mrs. Buren was a graduate of Petersburg High School in 1950. She was also an active charter member of Swift Creek Baptist Church, where she served on numerous committees. She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl F. Sheppard and husband, Randy of Goochland; son, John T. Buren of Colonial Heights; grandchildren; Lindsey Nichole Sheppard, Douglas Sheppard, and Katy McCloud all Goochland and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held 3:00 p.m. Monday, October 3, 2022 at South lawn Memorial Park, 1911 Birdsong Road S. Prince George, Virginia 23805. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 2, 2022 at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Swift Creek Bap tist Church, 18510 Branders Bridge Road, South Chesterfield, 23834 Online condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
November 3, 1986 - September 28, 2022
Mr. John Yount, of Hopewell, departed this life suddenly Wednes day, September 28, 2020 at his residence. The funeral arrange ments have been entrusted to the caring professionals of Bland Funeral Homes, 137 Harrison St., Petersburg, VA, 804.732.7841, www.blandfuneralhomes.com
Billy James Wolfe, 89, of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, Septem ber 19, 2022. Born in Lone Grove, Oklahoma, he was the son of the late Walter Leslie
Wolfe and Ottie Price Wolfe.
Billy graduated from the University of Okla homa with a bachelor’s degree in Geology in 1957. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for 4 years. He went on to spend most of his working career in real estate. Billy enjoyed singing in the church choir and was a member of the Colonial Heights Baptist Church Music Ministry. He is survived by a host of friends and his church family.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at the Peters burg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A visitation will be held one-hour prior from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow the service at Southlawn Memo rial Park. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
October 22, 1959 - September 28, 2022
Mrs. Connie Harris departed this life on September 28, 2022. J.M. Wilk erson Funeral Es tablishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
June 24, 1946 - September 27, 2022
Mr. Gary Randel Billings departed this life on Sep tember 27, 2022 at VCU Health Community Me morial Hospital, South Hill, VA. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Pe tersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilker sonsince1874.com.
Billy James Wolfe December 17, 1932 - September 19, 2022
Sharon Weathers Johnson, 61, of Matoaca passed away on Septem ber 24, 2022. She was born October 26, 1960 and was preceded in death by her father, Franklin D. Weathers; daughters, Debra M. Poole and Brandy L. Johnson and son, William “Cody” Johnson. She retired from Chesterfield County Public Schools after driving a bus for 14 years. She had previously retired from American Book Bindery. A consultant for Creative Memo ries, Sharon was an avid scrapbooker. She was a lifelong member of Matoaca United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School, was the director for Vacation Bible School for many years, led many season al children’s plays, organized many yard sales and helped sell stew. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Ralph D. Johnson, who was a great caregiver; son, Timmy D. Johnson (Amy); granddaughter, Taylin Faith Johnson, who loved her “Grammy”; mother, Jean K. Weathers; sister, Brenda W. Price (Andy); brother, Franklin “Doug” Weathers (Tabby); brother-in-law, Raymond Johnson; sisterin-law, Patricia Johnson; nephews, nieces, a great nephew, a great niece, aunts, uncles, cousins, special friends and caregivers.
Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Bou levard, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. A funeral service will be at 11:00am on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Matoaca United Methodist Church, 6301 River Road, South Chesterfield, Virginia 23803 with Pastor Dennis Lipke officiating. Interment will follow in Southlawn Memorial Park, S. Prince George. A reception will follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial con tributions may be made to Matoaca United Methodist Church Community Outreach Building (COB). Online condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
Russell Craig Dan iels, 64, of Peters burg passed away on Friday, Sep tember 23, 2022. Born November 22, 1957, he was the son of the late Melvin Roy Daniels, Sr. and Betty Jacqueline Siegle, and was also preceded in death by his brother, Melvin Roy Daniels, Jr.
For about 40 years, Russell built fences and was known as one of the best fence men in the area. In earlier years, he enjoyed playing softball.
He is survived by his sister, Betty Rae Papal lo; two brothers, Keith Alan Daniels, Brian Todd Daniels, Sr. and wife, Jan; seven nieces and nephews, Stephanie Papallo, Weston “Buck” Campbell, Janice Payne, Mackenzie Daniels, T.J. Daniels a.k.a Little Buddy, Brandon Daniels, Aya Daniels; sister-in-law, Miho Daniels; great nieces and nephews, James, Kendal, Mason; uncle and best friend, Gerald Lamm; and other extended family members.
Inurnment will take place in Blandford Cemetery at a later date. Funeral arrange ments are being handled by the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. On line condolences may be registered at www. ealvinsmall.com.
Mrs. Jonnette Edmonds departed this life on Sep tember 27, 2022 at VCU/MCV Medical Center, Richmond, VA. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establish ment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 7328911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Mrs. Joyce L. Hunter Price departed this life on September 27, 2022 at Bon Secours Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, VA. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilker sonsince1874.com.
Vernon Leverette Marks, 97, was born on Novem ber 18, 1924 in Ettrick, Virginia to Harold Marks and Blanch Lockett and died on Sep tember 22, 2022 of natural causes at his home in Petersburg after returning home in his van from the Eagles Club and the American Legion.
Marks grew up in Ettrick and joined the United States Navy as a 17-year-old in Feb ruary 1942. He served as gunner’s mate 3rd Class aboard the USS Kennebec AO36 in the landing at Casablanca in Morocco and in the North Atlantic. Most of his war time was spent as a gunner’s mate 2nd class aboard the USS Sumter APA 52 and LST 559 in the Pacific theater during World War II. Marks served bravely in the landings at Kwajalein, Saipan, Peleliu, Leyte and the ensuing sea battle and finally Okinawa.
In civilian life Marks was a printer and retired from the Baltimore Sun Newspaper before starting a hardwood floor refinishing business which he ran for many years before retiring. Not liking retirement, he worked for Bo’s Hardwood Floors until he was 86.
Marks was an avid golfer, fisherman and hunter. He taught his grandsons how to golf and enjoyed keeping them supplied with fishing tackle. He spent many years as a loyal member of the American Legion Post 2 as well as the Eagles Club in Petersburg, both of which he loved and visited every day. He was always ready to bring others a kind and encouraging word and participated in all activities.
He is survived by his sons, Stephen Lam boy of Fort Smith, AR and Vernon Lamboy of Spencerport, NY; daughters, Rosanne Jacobs of Williamson, NY and Paula Marvin of Macedon, NY; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
A memorial visitation will be held on Satur day, October 15, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Petersburg American Legion Post 2, 820 Winfield Road, Petersburg, Virginia 23803. The family asks that all donations go to the Petersburg American Legion Post 2 and the Petersburg Fraternal Order of Eagles Club 882. Funeral arrangements made by the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Bou levard, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. Online condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
Vernon Leverette Marks November 18, 1924 - September 22, 2022In the wee hours of the morning before the break of dawn, God called home one of his beloved and devoted children, Lillian Mae Hartfield Epps, to rest in His Heavenly mansion. She was born on October 20, 1932 to the late Royal “Roy” Lee and Augusta Evanier Hartfield.
Lillian graduated from Disputanta Training School in Dispu tanta, Virginia and continued her education at the LaRosa Beauty Institute where she achieved her dream of becoming a licensed beautician. She was baptized at the First Baptist Church of Disputanta in her early years, then transferred her membership to Morn ing Star Baptist Church after being joined in holy matrimony to Deacon Norman O. Epps, Sr. in 1949. As an active and dedicated member of Morning Star, Mrs. Epps was consecrated to the Deaconess Board where she served as treasurer for many years. Deaconess Epps was a member of the Pastor’s Aid Club, the Senior Choir, the Mass Choir, and the Missionary Circle and faithfully served in these positions until her health declined. She also served two terms as “Worthy Matron” in the Eastern Stars. Deaconess Epps was always fashionable and feminine in her attire and countenance. She loved music and attained one of her musical goals which was to play the piano. She accomplished this by taking lessons from Ms. Patsy Harper of Claremont, then utilized this newly accomplished ability by playing for the Sunday School at Morning Star.
In addition to her parents and husband, Deaconess Epps was preceded in death by her devoted son-in-law and right-hand man, Garry M. Johns, Sr. and two daughters, Catherine E. Johns Chawlk and Erlene T. Epps. Deaconess Epps leaves to cherish her loving memory: one son, Norman O. Epps, Jr. (Paula); two daughters, Carol E. Fields (Samuel) and Edith E. Mason; son-in-law Elf ago Chawlk; one sister, Gloria Reese; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Many thanks to the staff of Parham Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center for the care shown to Deaconess Lillian Epps.
Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Monday, October 3, 2022 at Morning Star Baptist Church, 19121 Brandon Road, Spring Grove, VA, the Rev. Dr. Robert L. Elliott, Jr., Pastor and eulogist. The interment to follow at the Morning Star Baptist Church Cem etery. The family of Deaconess Lillian Epps asks that all attendees please wear face masks.
A viewing will be held on Sunday, October 2, 2022 from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. at the funeral establishment.
The family invites you to make monetary donations to the Alzheimer’s Association in memory of their beloved Mom. at https://act.alz.org or by calling 1-800-272-3900. 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.
January 5, 1955 - September 27, 2022
Mr. Herbert W. Winston of Petersburg departed this life on September 27, 2022 at his residence. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
June 14, 1959 - September 28, 2022
Mrs. Tonia Bowman, of Prince George, departed this life Wednes day, September 28, 2022 at the Wonder City Rehabilitation Cen ter, Hopewell, Va. Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Tonia Bowman have been entrusted to the caring professionals of Bland Funeral Homes, 137 Harrison St., 804.732.7841. www.blandfuneral homes.com
Carroll, also known as “Sweet Pea,” “Bo,” and “Demon” (basketball), was born on October 2, 1936 in Petersburg, Virginia to the late Carroll Crawford, Sr. and Jose phine Hill Vaughn. He attended Zion Baptist Church as a youngster and was baptized at Sampson Air Force Base, New York. Car roll attended Peabody High School Class of 1954.
He spent 20 years in the United States Air Force and 20 years working at Anheus er-Busch Brewery in Fairfield, California for a total of 40 years in Northern Califor nia where he was a member of True Love Baptist Church. He was an ardent Oakland Raiders fan and attended a lot of their games. He also had a love for Jazz music and got to see most of the great ones. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Tyrone Crawford; seven aunts; and two uncles.
Carroll is survived by one sister, Roselyn “Bababy” Cole; three daughters, Gwendolyn Johnson of Henderson, Nevada, Kymber lee Thomas of Stockbridge, Georgia, and Starla Broussard (Dexter) of McDonough, Georgia; two sons, Carroll Price (Tawanna) of Ft. Washington, Maryland and Aubrey Crawford of Cheyenne, Wyoming; and a host grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, one nephew, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Services will be held 3:00 P.M., Saturday, October 1, 2022 at the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA. The inurnment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.
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Carroll Crawford Jr., age 83, passed away peacefully May 14, 2020 in Griffin, Georgia, surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. William O. Fisher, Jr., 73, affectionately known as “Arboo”, of 1426 Talley Av enue, Petersburg, VA passed away suddenly on Sep tember 19, 2022 at the home of his son, Ryan in Hopewell, VA. He was born August 4, 1949 to the late William Fisher, Sr. and Mary W. Fisher.
William attended Peabody High School and graduated with the class of 1969. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church where he attended faithfully until his health de clined.
William was drafted into the United States Army where he served his country for two years. Thereafter, he found employment at various jobs until he retired in 2010 from De fense General Supply (Bellwood), Richmond, VA.
William leaves to cherish his precious mem ories: his devoted wife of forty-nine years, Phyllis W. Fisher; one son, Ryan R. Fisher (Kanisha) of Hopewell, VA; one sister, Carolyn Branch (Ernest) of Oklahoma City, OK; one aunt, Bernice Myrick of Petersburg, VA; one uncle, Rev. John Winbush of Sutherland, VA; one sister-in-law, Diane W. Ford of Colonial Heights, VA; three brothers-in-law, Ernest Branch, Horace Wilkins, Sr. (Lillian) of Din widdie, VA and Larry Wilkins, Sr. (Lathelma) of Dinwiddie, VA; his neighbors and friends on Talley Avenue; and a host of nieces, neph ews, cousins, other relatives and friends too numerous to name. William was loved by his family and will be truly missed.
Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Friday, September 30, 2022 in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA. The interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park. At the family’s request, please omit all food items. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 7328911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 2223 South Crater Road, Petersburg, VA, Bishop Jeffrey L. Reaves, Sr., Pastor and eulogist. J.M. Wilker son Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www. jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Services will be held 3:00 P.M., Sat urday, October 8, 2022 at the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establish ment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA. The interment to follow at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park.
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Charlie Haywood Trotman, Jr. was born December 4, 1944 to Virginia Dare Trotman and Charlie Haywood Trotman, Sr. in Franklin, VA. He attended the Franklin Public School System and graduated from Hayden High School with the class of 1963. Haywood, as he was affectionately known, furthered his education and attended North Carolina A&T in Greensboro, NC. While in Greensboro, he met his wife, Mary Payne. Haywood later joined the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. After his discharge from the military in 1971, he became employed at the Federal Reformatory, now the Federal Correctional Institution, where he worked for seventeen years. During this time, Charlie also attended Virginia State College, where he earned his Bache lor’s and two Master’s Degrees. In 1988, Charlie became employed as a National Representa tive for the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE). He worked for AFGE for over 24 years and retired in February 2013.
Charlie was a devout man of God and gave his life to Christ at an early age. He was baptized at the First Baptist Church in Franklin, VA when he was just a young boy. He moved to Pe tersburg, VA in 1975 and joined the Gillfield Baptist Church, where he was an active member and became a Deacon in October of 1984. He was also a member of the Nu Omicron Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at Fort Lee, VA, the Pocahontas Lodge #7 for the 12th Masonic District of Virginia, a retired member of the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club of Virginia and a lifetime member of the Buffalo Soldier Horse Calvary Organization.
Charlie was preceded in death by his wife, Mary P. Trotman; and his grandson, Malcolm D. Leach II.
Charlie is survived by his mother, Virginia Trotman of Franklin, VA; brother, Alvin Trotman of Franklin, VA; three daughters, Bonita Trotman Herndon (Ralph) of Manassas, VA, Lolita Trotman of Petersburg, VA, and Carmalita Trotman Keith (Eddie) of Ocoee, FL; seven grand children, Malek Leach, Mariah Leach, and Myour Trotman all of Petersburg, VA, Marques Artis of Manassas, VA, Anderson Morgan III of Fort Washington, MD, and Alexis Morgan of Ocoee, FL, a longtime friend, Nathaniel Nelson, of Petersburg, VA; and a host of nieces, neph ews, other relatives and friends.
Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Gillfield Baptist Church, 209 Perry Street, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Dr. George W. C. Lyons, Jr., Pastor. Interment to follow at Southlawn Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Friday, September 30, 2022 at Gillfield Baptist Church.
J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 7328911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Mrs. Ruth Harper Brown slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus from her home on Thursday, September 22, 2022 around 4:00pm. Her parents, the late Chester Sr. and Annie Williams, along with her twin sister, Naomi and other siblings, Minnie, Madeline, Christine, Chester Jr., Charles, Marjorie, Miles, and Marilyn were there to greet her. In addition, two of Mrs. Browns sons, Robert and James, as well as one grandson, Jamal were there to celebrate her transition to Glory.
Mrs. Brown , or Ms. Ruth, as she was affectionately known by many, was blessed with a spirit of compassion. She took care of everyone. There are not many around this city who can say they’ve never had her cooking. She loved to cook and fed everyone including downtown churches as well as Richard Smallwood and the original Smallwood Singers. Ms. Ruth loved children and acted like she was everybody’s mother. Mrs. Brown’s compassion also spread to her employment as a psychiatric aide at the Central State Hospital for twenty-seven years. Mrs. Brown is survived by her husband, L. D. Brown, Jr. for forty-nine of the past fifty-nine years. Together, they raised seven children, and five who remain to cherish her memories: one daughter, Felicia Harper of Palmer TN; four sons, Terry Robinson (Cynthia) of Palm er TN, Michael Harper (Tony Page) of London, England, Larry Harper and Pierre Harper (Delphine) both of Petersburg, VA; one daughter-in-law, Valeria Harrison of Anchorage Alaska; grandchildren, DeShawn Holland, Jerry Trotter, Mikial Holland, Robert Harper, and Kierra Wray (Travis); three great grandchildren; one sibling, James Williams of Landover, Maryland; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Whipple of Colonial Heights, VA; very special extended family members who will cherish her memory, Kevin Winfield (friend and caregiver), Deacon ess Janice Jones (friend and caregiver), Alice Jackson (caregiver), Faye Winfield (caregiver), Mr. and Mrs. Waverly Lewis, and the Deacon Crocker Senior Ministry; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends too numerous to name. Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 418 Halifax Street, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Dr. Robert A. Diggs, Sr., Pastor and eulogist. The interment to follow at Southlawn Memorial Park.
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Ms. Angela Denise Miller of N. Dinwid die, departed this life suddenly Tues day, September 27, 2022 at her resi dence. The funeral arrangements for Ms. Angela D. Miller have been entrusted to the caring professionals of Bland Funeral Homes, 137 Harrison St., Petersburg, VA, 804.732.7841. www.blandfuneralhomes.com
C’quann Griffis, of Richmond, VA., departed this life on Sunday, September 25, 2022. The funer al arrangements for C’quann Griffis have been entrusted to the caring profes sionals of Bland Funeral Homes, 137 Harrison St., Petersburg, VA., 23803. www.blandfuneral homes.com.
July 13, 1970 - September 22, 2022
Mr. Cruz Joel V. Salgado, departed this life on Thurs day, September 22, 2022. The funeral arrangements for Mr. Cruz Salgado has been entrusted to the caring profes sionals of Bland Funeral Homes, 137 Harrison St., Petersburg, VA, 23803. www.blandfuneral
Ms. Sharon Elaine Booker Wilcox, of Disputanta, depart ed this life Friday, September 22nd., at the Bon Secours Southside Region al Medical Center, Petersburg. Funer al arrangements have been entrusted to the Petersburg Chapel of Bland Funeral Homes, 137 Harrison St., 804.732.7841. www.bland
There is a season (a time appointed) for everything and a time for every delight and event or purpose under heaven: (Ecclesiastes 3:1) Our hearts were sadden on September 19, 2022 when the appointed time for our beloved Kimberly A. Chestnut to enter eternal rest had come. Kim was preceded in death by her husband, Reginald Chestnut, Sr., her maternal grandparents Haywood and Edna McNear, her paternal grandparents George and Grace Stewart, her mother Brenda McNear Stewart, her Aunt Alice E. Miller, her uncle Charles T. Stewart, and her father George S. Stewart. Kimberly was born in Petersburg, Virginia on July 11, 1968, to George and Brenda Stewart. She was a 1986 graduate of Petersburg High School. After graduating, Kim held several positions in retail, an industry that she loved! She was a long-time employee of Walmart in both Colonial Heights, Virginia and Waynesboro, Georgia, where her presence was always a bright light. A faithful employee, she enjoyed laughing with her co-workers and rendering excellent customer service. She remained a dedicated employee at Walmart, Colonial Heights, Virginia until her health declined. She later started her entrepreneur ial career as an independent Paparazzi Consultant, under the name: “Kimmie’s Blings n’ Things. “Kimmie” will always be remembered for her giving spirit, her radiant smile, and her sense of humor. She loved spending her spare time watch ing Lifetime and Hallmark movies and making Duo calls with her family in Florida. Kim adored her nieces and nephews. She would say of her sister Jamel’s children, “Jamel had them, but they are my babies!” Her presence will be greatly missed by many. Jesus said unto her, “I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.” John 11:25 (KVJ) Kimberly leaves to cherish her memory: her brother, Steven Stewart and his wife Ruth, of Petersburg, Virginia; her sister, Jamel Walker and her husband Dennis of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; two nephews, Tre Vontè Stewart of Petersburg and David Woodloe of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; three nieces, Joy Woodloe, Jordan Angel Walker and Jaden Walker all of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; four stepchildren, Derek Rives, Reginald Chestnut, Jr., Jordan Taylor and Imani Edwards; one great aunt, Augusta Pegram; an aunt, Sherri Utsey; cousins, Aungel “Pat” Walker (Ronnie), Raymond “Dinkyman” Miller (devoted cousin), Joy Miller, and Tunisha Sykes all of Petersburg, Virginia. She also leaves to cherish her memory, devoted friends, Pastor Tonya Friend, Ms. Mildred Goodwyn, Mr. Alvin Harris, and Ms. Irma Blackwell. A special appreciation to MaQuetta Easter at Lib erty Dialysis for her loving care of our sister as she received her treatment there. Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, October 1, 2022 in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Pe tersburg, VA, Pastor Dennis Walker, eulogist. The interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park. Family and friends are invited to attend the repast at 3319 Oakwood Circle, Petersburg, VA, after the interment. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www. jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
