PETERSBURG- On Wednesday, October 5th, Petersburg High School cel ebrated new turf- literally. The school’s football field has been out of commission
for weeks as crews worked to correct drainage issues and lay new astroturf.
The field’s old drainage system had design flaws that caused it to drain poor ly, creating sinkholes that posed a hazard to players and coaches on the field and sidelines. Now, that
system has been corrected and the field resurfaced. On Wednesday, school officials led by Petersburg High Athletic Director William Lawson celebrated the reopening of the field with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Lawson expressed gratitude to local officials who helped
launch the much-needed project.
“This is just a continuation of the vision and support of the Petersburg School Board and the City of Petersburg,” said Lawson. “With their support, we will continue to
move Petersburg athletics in the right direction.”
School Board Chair Ken neth Pritchett spoke on behalf of the members of the school board, along with Acting Superintendent Dr. Julius Hamlin, high school principal Alicia Fields, and Mayor Sam Parham, all of whom praised the unified efforts of the school system and City of Petersburg to
make the new field a reali ty for Petersburg High and Vernon Johns Middle School students.
The ceremony was attended by local leaders and school officials, but stu dents made up the majority of those in the stands; the football and soccer teams as well as numerous cheer leaders applauded the new field that each of them will have the opportunity to use and enjoy in the coming
months. As the ceremony drew to a close, the football and soccer teams marked the occasion with a celebra tory lap around the field, but the party was shortlived. The football team and cheerleaders immediately launched into practice on the field- hard work now made a little bit easier by the new turf.
COLONIAL HEIGHTS- For mer Colonial Heights Police Chief Jeff Faries will not face charges, according to a report by the Virginia Scope. Accord ing to that report, the amount of time that lapsed between the alleged incident and the reporting of that incident to the police meant that by the time an investigation was completed, the statute of lim itations was up for the alleged offense.
The former chief retired from the force earlier in 2022 after stepping down from his role as police chief when an in vestigation was launched into questionable off-duty behavior. According to special pros ecutor Bethany Harrison, the Commonwealth’s Attorney for
Lynchburg, there is a one-year statute of limitations for the charges that would have been levied against Faries, and that time period had passed by the time she was assigned to the case and able to meet with the Virginia State Police regarding their investigation.
According to Harrison in her response to the Virginia Scope’s questions, Colo nial Heights School System officials were made aware of the alleged behavior in May of 2021. At that time, Faries was the coach of the high school’s softball team, a position he
also resigned in February of this year. The Colonial Heights Superintendent re plied that he was not aware of the allegations until that same time period, February 2022. While the specific charges against Faries remain un clear, Harrison told Colonial Heights city council members in a letter that the case could be reopened if new evidence comes to light. She did make clear that the alleged offenses would not have resulted in felony charges, only misde meanor charges, but for now, the case is closed.
BY CHAI GALLAHUN LNNUSA.com
TRI-CITIES— People see it everywhere: gas stations, grocery stores, and every conceivable business in cluding online ordering. There is little to no escape from the present reality of inflation.
Consumers and business owners alike feel inflation hit their bank accounts; but entrepreneurs are impacted by it in additional ways. Lo cal business owners strug gled to endure two years of pandemic lockdowns and the resulting economic hardship and supply and labor issues, which arguably affected small businesses more than large corpora tions. But now for many of those small businesses that survived those monumen tal hurdles, skyrocketing inflation- the likes of which has not been seen in forty years- is the final straw. Three area businesses recently announcing their closure include Tabon Fry &
Southern Eats and Ago ria Market in Old Towne Petersburg, and Guncot ton Coffee in downtown Hopewell.
In Petersburg, customers entering Ta Bon Fry last week expecting to order tasty barbecue and south ern-style food were shocked and disappointed to see the place unexpectedly closed for good. One of the last posts on the Ta Bon Fry Facebook page explained that they were closed for remodeling, promising to reopen on September 21st. However, by the last week of that month, the doors had closed forever.
One block up Sycamore Street, another Petersburg business is closing. Ago ria, a small specialized health food market, notified customers through social media. With an announcement on Reddit, the Agoria weekly newsletter stated, “We are sad to inform you all that Agoria is planning to close its doors November 5th… Although the store front will be closing… the
Agoria team is still working on ways in which we can better provide and con tribute towards building a healthier and more sustain able food system here in the Tri-cities area.”
In Hopewell, Guncot ton Coffee also made the announcement via social media and also published a detailed account of the rea sons the owners are closing the shop’s doors at the end of October. In a Facebook post, they wrote, “This coffee shop has been a com munity staple long before we took it over so we are sad to have to deliver this news. For us this place was more than a coffee shop, it is a community hub for people to gather and share great ideas and memories.” They explained that the “degrading business envi ronments” both locally and nationally had caused them to operate at a deficit for some time. While apprecia tive of the help and support from Hopewell organiza tions and officials like the Hopewell Downtown Part-
nership, Vice Mayor Johnny Partin, and Delegate Carrie Coyner, the coffee shop stated that less than five percent of their sales were from Hopewellians. Guncotton stated that they tried everything that they could to keep the shop afloat, but in the end, they are “worn out and can no longer put at risk our personal well-be ing and families.”
The owners did emphasize that they would continue operating their other down town Hopewell business es, Room ESC and Legacy Roasting.
Prices remain inflated in many aspects of Americans’ everyday lives, and, though some costs such as gaso line seem to be dropping, the long term impacts of COVID lockdowns, pan demic checks, and other economic decisions made over the past two-and-ahalf years are still playing out, changing the business landscape of the local econ omy.
PETERSBURG- On Tuesday, October 4th, Petersburg City Council held a joint meeting with the Planning Commis sion to launch the process of developing a new stra tegic plan for the city. The Commonwealth of Virginia requires localities to review and update their strategic plans every five years, a pro cess that should result in a road map for the community to follow well into the future.
The city’s comprehensive plan should help guide offi cials as they make decisions on the future of the city’s land use, development, natu ral resources, and transporta tion, among other aspects.
The Berkley Group is as
sisting Petersburg with its strategic planning, and on Tuesday night, one of their representatives emphasized the need for public input on the future of Petersburg.
“So this will be a communi ty-driven process with meet
ings, focus groups, work shops, surveys, so that we can bring all that information together back to you, back to the Planning Commission and share strategies for the future,” the representative told City Council members.
Petersburg’s strategic plan is expected to be complete by May of 2024. More informa tion on the process and time line is available in the agenda packet from last Tuesday’s meeting at petersburgva.gov/ AgendaCenter.
HOPEWELL— Hopewell
City Council recently approved in a 6-0 vote the 2022 Richmond-Crater Multi-Regional Hazard Mit igation Plan as required by the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. But what precise ly this plan is and how it impacts the city may not be obvious from the name.
Per the Federal Emergen cy Management Agency (FEMA), every five years the hazard mitigation plan (HMP) should be updated in order for localities to be eligible for hazard mit igation funds- such as the funds made available this week to the Southwest Vir ginia counties devastated by flooding back in July.
The Richmond-Crater Region applied for and received a grant to hire Salter’s Creek Consulting to update their regional haz ard mitigation plan. That update included a fresh look at all of the region’s mitiga tion actions by all of their impacted departments, thus ensuring future mitigation projects would meet the requirements for federal funding. The projects were reviewed by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and then approved by FEMA. After a review of the nature of the plans and how they
will impact the city, council approved them unanimous ly (Mayor Patience Bennett was ab sent).
The first mitigation act is very specific, out lining the importance that new, future city facilities are not locat ed in identified hazard areas and of relocating Fire Station 1 out side of the halfmile evacuation zone for industrial plants and as far as possible from train yards/tracks. This mitigation act reduces the vulnerability of public safety buildings from high hazard ous risk zones and increases operational capabilities. Additional mitigation acts involve continued participa tion in the National Flood Insurance Program and code enforcement of zoning and building ordinances; focus ing on outreach and mitiga tion for properties and land in flood zones, especially repetitive loss areas; and in specting and clearing debris from stormwater drainage systems along with two high-risk areas, Cabin and Cattail Creeks.
Other mitigation acts
focused on items such as Hopewell’s continuity of operations plan, VDEM Crisis Track software integration for post-di saster dam age assess ment, and the retrofit ting of the Hopewell Marina to offset flooding impact and shoreline ero sion. The full list of mitigation acts was extensive and detailed, covering many aspects of city management of which many residents may not be aware.
The plan has been outlined
organized; 2) plan for public involvement; 3) coordinate with other departments and agencies; 4) identify the hazards; 5) assess the risks; 6) review mitigation alternatives; 7) set planning goals; 8) draft an action plan; 8) adopt the plan; and, 8) implement the plan.
Twenty-four nearby com munities are also partici pating in the plan, includ ing the counties of Prince George, Charles City, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Henrico, New Kent, and Sussex. The cities of Peters burg, Colonial Heights, and Richmond are also partici pating.
For more details on the plan, contact your ward city councilor and/or review the plan at www.hopewellva. gov.
Colonial Heights residents won’t have to travel as far to visit a DMV starting later this month. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehi cles is partnering with the city to open a DMV Select at 201 James Avenue, meaning folks won’t have to travel to Petersburg or Prince George for many of their regular DMV transactions. “Partnerships like this provide customers another convenient location to take care of essential vehicle-re
lated DMV business, which is a critical part of DMV’s mission to provide superior service across the Common wealth,” said Acting DMV Commissioner Linda Ford.
DMV Select offices offer ve hicle titling and registration, license plates and decals, and disabled parking placards, among other mostly vehicle-related services. The Colonial Heights DMV Select will not be able to issue or renew drivers licenses, learners permits, and identi fication cards.
City of Colonial Heights Treasurer Teresa Cherry explained that they are delighted to provide DMV
services to area residents. “We are pleased to be able to offer additional services to our residents, to save them both time and mon ey,” Cherry said.
The office will be open from 9am to 4pm Monday through Friday starting Monday, October 24th, and will not require appoint ments.
PETERSBURG- Petersburg City government offices will be closed on Monday, Octo ber 10, 2022, in observance of Columbus Day. Offices will reopen during normal business hours on Tuesday, October 11.
Petersburg Area Transit bus ser vice, including Para-Transit and Grey hound, will operate on October 10. Dog wood Trace Golf Course
will be open on Colum bus Day. Visit www.dogwood tracegolf.com to book a tee time.
CVWMA residential recycling and trash collec tions will contin-
ue as regularly scheduled for the Columbus Day holiday. There will be no delay for the week. View CVWMA’s full 2022 holiday collection calendar at www.cvwma.com/programs/2022-holiday-collec tion-calendar/.
BY CHAI GALLAHUN LNNUSA.com
HOPEWELL— People of all kinds converged into the downtown district of the Won der City last Saturday, October 1st, to celebrate, enjoy, and participate in many forms of art. From painting to dancing, from enjoying music to blow ing huge bubbles, and from viewing art gallery displays to watching art being created by a professional, downtown Hopewell overflowed with artistic expression as the Lamb Arts Festival united the com munity in a grand downtown celebration of the arts. Co-founder and Executive Director of the Lamb Center for Arts and Healing, Dr. Eliza Lamb praised the clear skies, thankful for the festival’s reprieve from the forecasted bad weather associated with Hurricane Ian. However, the weather proved ideal for an outdoor festival downtown. Lamb described having exhibitions of local students’ artwork, as well as the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) Artmobile featuring a gallery of art. However, art was not only to be visually enjoyed that day; it was also to be created, free, with many opportunities for people young and old to try their hand at various creative endeavors.
“You can print your own t-shirt, make your own but tons, do a self-portrait… It’s
pretty fun,” said Lamb, add ing that other activities and delights included free hot chocolate, bubble-making, and cornhole tosses. “A little bit of everything,” she said.
The festival also introduced event-goers to two new down town Hopewell businesses that recently opened: City Point Ice Cream & Burgers and Artisan Alley, the two bookending the Lamb Arts building. The ice cream and burger joint was packed with folks wanting tasty eats and treats including ice cream, milkshakes, and savory burgers and fries while the high end gift shop, Arti san Alley, was also filled with shoppers browsing all manner of jewelry, artwork, crafts, and sundries for sale.
The Hopewell High School Band generated excitement with their invigorating music, flag waving, and baton dancing while other bands pumped out classic rock tunes and even some soft jazz. Variety was the theme of the day.
Lamb expressed that bringing the community together to celebrate art in its many forms was a key factor for the Lamb Arts Festival, especially to en joy the art of students as well as professional, local artists.
“For me, those are some of my favorite parts.”
“I want people to know and understand that we are here for the community,” said Lamb. “We’re here to celebrate the creativity in each of us. We all have it.”
RICHMOND- Governor Glenn Youngkin announced this week that FEMA has approved a Major Disaster Declaration for the flooding that devastated Buchanan and Tazewell Counties in the southwestern part of the Commonwealth back in July. Flash flooding and landslides impact ed individual homes and businesses and also destroyed roads and bridges over two days, July 13-14th. The disaster declaration
makes Virginia, the affected localities, and private non-profits eligible for reimbursement of 75% of eligible ex
penses related to the flooding. That process will be managed through the Virginia Department of Emergency
Management. Virginia and local governments are also eligible for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, which would provide funding for projects that would help prevent flooding in that region in the future. The Governor said that Virginia has also applied to FEMA for Individual Assistance to help cover expenses for individuals who suffered damage from the July floods; that application is still in process.
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As vineyards across the Common wealth harvest their fall crop of grapes, Virginia gears up to celebrate October as Virginia Wine Month. The oldest consecutive wine month in the United States, Virginia Wine Month highlights Virginia’s wine region which consistently ranks within the top ten wine regions in the country. “Our local Virginia wine industry con tinues to flourish and is an integral part of the Commonwealth’s rich agricultural and tourism sectors,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “Virginia Wine Month is a chance for Virginians and visitors alike to celebrate and show support for the hard-working
farmers and winemakers responsible for bringing world-class wines into your glass.”
This Virginia Wine Month features a limited edition wine release of Cor
nus Virginicus, a special collaboration between the First Lady of Virginia Suzanne Youngkin and Barboursville Vineyards. The wine was crafted in celebration of Virginia agriculture
and will include a donation to Virgin ia 4-H and Virginia Future Farmers of America.
On October 15th, communities across the Commonwealth will recognize Virginia wine with the annual Harvest Party, the state-wide collaborative cel ebration of Virginia-grown wine and food. Locally, the Southern Virginia Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the Festival of Grapes and Hops in Old Towne Petersburg. Residents of the Tri-Cities will have the opportu nity to join the festivities happening throughout Virginia at the Peters burg harbor, next to the Union Train Station. Visit virginiawine.org for details on other October happenings celebrating wine across Virginia.
Michael O’Neill Goldsmith, 55 years old of the 10000 block of Peachtree Lane, Amelia Court House, Virginia was arrested on September 23, 2022 for larceny.
Jason J. Creech, 46 years old of the 1000 block of Kensington Avenue, Colonial Heights, Virginia was arrested on September 23, 2022 for two counts of possession of controlled substance, two counts of assault and battery, credit card theft, abduction and kidnapping, robbery, driving on revoked license and reckless driving.
Anthony William Smith, 54 years old of the 8200 block of Reedy Branch Road, Chesterfield, Virginia was arrested on September 24, 2022 for driving while intoxicated and speeding.
Adam Brandon Hoylman, Sr., 36 years old of the 25000 block of Ferndale Road, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on September 24, 2022 for contempt by failing to appear in court.
Rhonda Titmus Rowland, 56 years old of the 20000 block of Mitchell Avenue, Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on September 26, 2022 for contempt by failing to appear in court.
Morgan Christine Mengal, 28 years old of the 14000 block of Sleepy Hollow Road, Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on September 27, 2022 for contempt by failing to appear in court.
Vicky Jo Green, 46 years old of the 100 block of Piney Pointe Circle, Bracey, Virginia was arrested on September 23, 2022 for contempt by failing to appear in court.
James Brandon McCormick, 33 years old of the 5100 block of Hart Road, Sutherland, Virginia was arrested on September 25, 2022 for reckless driving, driving on revoked license and giving false identity to lawenforcement officer.
David Alan Lewis, Jr., 31 years old of the 12000 block of Boydton Plank Road, Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on September 26, 2022 for probation violation.
Matthew Guy Rouse, 31 years old of the 7100 block of Vaughan Road, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on September 27, 2022 for failure to appear in court.
Jeremy Ray Miller, 24 years old of the 12000 block of Poole Siding Road, Church Road, Virginia was arrested on September 29, 2022 for release of accused on secured or unsecured bond or promise to appear; conditions of release.
Katherine Belle Westmoreland, 28 years old of the 21000 block of Butterwood Road, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on September 29, 2022 for larceny.
ON 09/29/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3000 BLK OF FREEMAN ST FOR A REPORTED BURGLARY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED RESIDENCE BY FORCING FRONT DOOR AND STOLE GAME SYSTEM, LAPTOP, GAMES AND HEADSET. ITEMS RECOVERED IN FRONT OF RESIDENCE.
ON 09/29/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 400 BLK OF S 9TH AVE FOR A REPORTED DISTURBANCE. KNOWN OFFENDER WAS FOUND TO BE WANTED AND IN POSSESSION OF NARCOTIC EQUIPMENT AND WAS ARRESTED.
ON 09/26/2022, POLICE CONDUCTED A TRAFFIC STOP AT MEMORIAL AVE AND W BROADWAY. PASSENGER WAS FOUND TO BE IN POSSESSION OF ILLEGAL CONTRABAND AND WAS ARRESTED.
ON 09/27/2022, POLICE CAME INTO CONTACT WITH A SUBJECT IN THE 1000 BLK OF EDWARD BLAND CT. SUBJECT WAS FOUND TO BE IN POSSESSION OF SUSPECTED ILLEGAL CONTRABAND. CHARGES PENDING.
ON 09/28/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 300 BLK OF E RANDOLPH RD FOR A REPORTED INDECENT EXPOSURE. OFFENDER
EXPOSED GENITALIA TO VICTIM.
ON 09/26/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 900 BLK OF SMITHFIELD AVE FOR A REPORTED LARCENY THAT OCCURRED IN THE 5200 BLK OF PLAZA DR. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE WALLET FROM PURSE. WALLET RECOVERED MISSING CASH.
ON 10/02/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 300 BLK OF E BROADWAY FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. OFFENDER STOLE CREDIT CARD.
ON 09/26/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3900 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. KNOWN OFFENDER STOLE PERSONAL ITEMS FROM BUSINESS, WAS FOUND TO BE WANTED AND WAS ARRESTED.
ON 09/29/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 200 BLK OF N MAIN ST FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. OFFENDER STOLE ALCOHOL FROM BUSINESS.
ON 10/02/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3500 BLK OF BOSTON ST FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE UNLOCKED RUNNING VEHICLE DURING FOOD DELIVERY. VEHICLE RECOVERED NEARBY
UNDAMAGED BUT MISSING KEY.
ON 09/28/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2200 BLK OF LYNCHBURG ST FOR A REPORTED PEEPING TOM. OFFENDER WAS OBSERVED OUTSIDE OF RESIDENCE LOOKING IN THRU WINDOW.
ON 09/30/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1000 BLK OF W BROADWAY FOR A REPORTED ROBBERY. UNKNOWN MASKED OFFENDER ENTERED BUSINESS, BRANDISHED FIREARM, DEMANDED CASH & FLED ON FOOT.
ON 09/26/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2300 BLK OF PICKETT ST FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. UNKNOWN OFFENDER SLASHED VEHICLE TIRES.
ON 09/27/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 800 BLK OF ELM ST FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. UNKNOWN OFFENDER SLASHED VEHICLE TIRES.
ON 09/29/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 400 BLK OF W RANDOLPH RD FOR A REPORTED VEHICLE CRASH. DRIVER WAS FOUND TO BE DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE AND WAS ARRESTED.
ON 09/26/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1900 BLK OF OLD IRON RD FOR REPORTED SHOTS FIRED. UNKNOWN OFFENDERS FIRED SHOTS, CAUSING NO REPORTED DAMAGES OR INJURIES. 2022003071
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ON 09/19/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 6400 BLK OF SCOTT MEMORIAL PARK ROAD IN REFERENCE TO A VANDALISM. UNKNOWN OFFENDER DAMAGED A TOILET SEAT IN A PUBLIC RESTROOM.
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Burglary/Breaking and Entering ON 09/19/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 5400 BLK OF MIDDLE ROAD FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER CUT THE LOCK OFF OF A STORAGE UNIT AND STOLE TOOLS.
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Fraud-Welfare Fraud, FraudIdentity Theft ON 09/19/2022, POLICE RECEIVED REPORT OF A FRAUD IN 7300 BLK OF BIRCHETT DRIVE. UNKNOWN OFFENDER USED VICTIM’S PERSONAL INFORMATION TO ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN BENEFITS THROUGH THE VIRGINIA EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION.
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Assault-Intimidation ON 09/19/2022, POLICE RECEIVED A REPORT OF THREATS ISSUED IN THE 5300 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD. KNOWN OFFENDER IDENTIFIED AND CITIZEN OBTAINED WARRANTS.
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Fraud-Identity Theft ON 09/20/2022, OFFICERS RESPONDED TO THE 6000 BLK OF CHINQUAPIN CIRCLE FOR A
REPORTED FRAUD. UNKNOWN OFFENDER OBTAINED VICTIM’S PERSONAL INFORMATION AND ATTEMPTED TO OPEN A BANKING ACCOUNT.
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Fraud-Welfare Fraud, FraudIdentity Theft, ON 09/20/2022, POLICE RECEIVED A REPORT OF IDENTITY THEFT IN THE 5700 BLK OF SPENCER LANE. UNKNOWN OFFENDER FILED FOR AND RECEIVED UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS USING VICTIM’S PERSONAL INFORMATION.
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Damage of Property ON 09/20/2022, OFFICERS RESPONDED TO THE 1800 BLK OF FINE STREET FOR A REPORTED DISTURBANCE. INVESTIGATION DETERMINED KNOWN OFFENDER DAMAGED A TELEVISON.
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Fraud-Welfare Fraud, FraudIdentity Theft ON 09/20/2022, POLICE RECEIVED A REPORT OF IDENTITY THEFT IN THE 15300 BLK OF PRINCE GEORGE DRIVE. UNKNOWN OFFENDER FILED FOR AND RECEIVED BENEFITS FROM THE VIRGINIA EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION USING VICTIM’S PERSONAL INFORMATION.
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Assault-Intimidation ON 09/21/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 5300 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD TO TAKE A REPORT FOR THREATS VIA
PHONE. KNOWN OFFENDER
THREATENED SPOUSE VIA TEXT. ARREST MADE.
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Damage of Property, Weapon Law Violations
ON 09/22/2022, OFFICERS
RESPONDED TO THE 4600 BLK OF JEFFERSON POINTE LANE FOR A REPORT OF SHOTS FIRED. UNKNOWN OFFENDER FIRED SHOTS CAUSING DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
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Larceny-Theft from Building ON 09/22/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 5300 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD TO TAKE A REPORT OF A LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER TOOK MONEY FROM THE CASH REGISTER. 202209220003
Larceny, Destruction of Property ON 09/22/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 8100 BLK OF WAGNER WAY FOR A LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER CUT A FENCE AND STOLE A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. 202209220004
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ON 09/22/2022, OFFICERS RESPONDED TO THE 9000 BLK OF COUNTY LINE ROAD FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE SEVERAL ITEMS FROM THE PROPERTY.
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Damage of Property ON 09/22/2022, OFFICERS
RESPONDED TO THE 4000 BLK OF PRINCE GEORGE DRIVE FOR A VANDALISM. UNKNOWN OFFENDER DAMAGED VICTIM’S VEHICLE.
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Damage of Property ON 09/22/2022, POLICE WERE IN THE 5500 BLK OF ALLIN ROAD INVESTIGATING A CIVIL MATTER. POLICE OBSERVED A KNOWN OFFENDER DAMAGE VICTIM’S PROPERTY WITH A VEHICLE.
Vandalism ON 09/23/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 4300 BLK OF PINEWOOD COURT FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. UNKNOWN OFFENDER DAMAGED THE WINDOW OF THE VICTIMS VEHICLE OVERNIGHT. 202209240001
Burglary/Breaking and Entering ON 09/24/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 5000 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD FOR A REPORTED BURGLARY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED A BUSINESS AND STOLE CASH.
Assault-Simple, Disorderly Conduct ON 09/24/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 4800 BLK OF BAILEYS RIDGE LANE FOR A REPORTED DISTURBANCE.
Vandalism ON 09/25/2022, POLICE
RESPONDED TO THE 4000 BLK OF ROYSTER PLACE FOR A VANDALISM. KNOWN OFFENDER THREW A BOWL THROUGH A WINDOW AND BROKE IT.
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ON 09/25/2022, OFFICERS
RESPONDED TO THE 5200 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD IN REFERENCE TO A SHOPLIFTING. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE GIFT BAGS.
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PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS
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VEHICLE
VESSEL
ABANDONED VEHICLE
ACCIDENT PROPERTY DAMAGE
DISABLED VEHICLE
DISABLED VESSEL
HIT RUN PROPERTY DAMAGE
HIT RUN PROPERTY DAMAGE
MVA WITH ENTRAPMENT
MVA WITH POSSIBLE INJURIES
MVA WITH ENTRAPMENT
MVA WITH POSSIBLE INJURIES
VIOLATION
PD ASSIST OTHER AGENCY
RECKLESS DRIVING
TRAFFIC HAZARD
PARKING VIOLATION
PD ASSIST OTHER AGENCY
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TRAFFIC HAZARD
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STOP
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TRAFFIC LIGHT MALFUNCTION
TRAFFIC STOP
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VEHICLE REPOSSESSION
WATER RESCUE
Services
ANIMAL AGGRESSIVE
ANIMAL AT LARGE
ANIMAL BITE/EXPOSURE
CALL
ANIMAL LIVESTOCK/HORSE CALL
ANIMAL SICK/INJURED
CHECK WELFARE
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.
Jahmar Exavir Lewis, AKA: Jahmar Xavier Lewis is wanted for felony eluding police. Lewis, 26, is a 5-foot-8-inch-tall black male who weighs 145 lbs. Lewis has brown eyes and black hair.
Mary Elizabeth Todd is wanted for petit larceny 3rd offense. Todd, 29, is a 5-foot-6inch tall white female who weighs 160 lbs. Todd has blue eyes and brown hair.
“Take the Time to Solve the Crime.”
On September 16, 2022, at approximately 04:40 a.m., an unknown suspect entered the 7-11 store located at 10031 Hull Street Road in Chesterfield County. The suspect walked behind the sales counter and demanded money from staff while motioning as if he had a firearm in his pants. Staff complied and the suspect took possession of cash, a cell phone, and cigarettes. The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 5’10” tall, with an average build, wearing a patterned flannel shirt wrapped around his head, a dark blue sweatshirt, black pants, and black sneakers.
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.
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This was the quote from the Mayor of Roanoke. He was referring to restrictions placed on law enforcement by his fellow Democrats when they had complete control of the General Assembly and Governor ship for two years. He was lamenting that stop and frisk is not now an option to protect citizens from questionable folks at the wrong place at the wrong time. You can decide if that should occur.
My greater concern is that law enforcement has been
handcuffed. Many traffic laws were deemed sec ondary offenses. These are issues that were passed into law for the safety of all; such things as jacked up vehicles. (We reversed that one this year, but not soon enough to avoid an inno cent death.) Imagine an of ficer that sees a dangerous situation and cannot stop to even warn a driver. Meanwhile, the news media is starting to note the higher rate of crashes on our roads. They haven’t connected the dots. With fewer checks for drunk drivers and reckless driving, they will eventually. Three hundred people died in Virginia by vehicle-related traffic crashes in the first quarter of 2022 (a 72% increase from the same
period in 2021) according to preliminary data.
The report for 2021 in dicates that many major crimes increased last year. According to the data, mur der rose by 6.4%, violent crime was up 7%, while rape increased by 14% in Virginia. 2022 is tracking to top the records from last year.
Often, we hear about how dangerous cities are. They are but consider how Vir ginia cities rate. Petersburg rates worst with the highest percentage of their popula tion, followed by Richmond which had more murders but with a larger popula tion. Danville ranked 10th in number of murders.
Compare these numbers
to other cities around the country. Interestingly, Chica go, Philadelphia, and Balti more are not in the top ten in per capita murder rates. That honor goes to St Louis, New Orleans, and Detroit. Those three cities together, however, have about the same number as Chicago’s 771 body count.
There are many reasons that this is currently hap pening in both the issue of murder as well as what is happening on our roads.
A. Lack of respect of others. In an earlier era, neighbors and strangers alike treated others by the golden rule they learned in church - treating others as you wish to be treated.
B. No respect for life. At
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one time abortions were rare; today 20% of pregnan cies end in abortion. When life is not considered sa cred, we have a problem.
C. Lack of enough law enforcement officers to rein in those who ignore the law. This is a result of the loss of respect for officers. It began with the national movement to defund the police. Led by street mobs that took over cities such as Seattle and Portland, city officials chose to accede to the demands of those mobs rather than confront them as they
robbed, burned, and mur dered.
Many officers have chosen to quit or retire rather than be caught up in the politics of city halls. Most depart ments are shorthanded.
D. The mindset of some prosecutors is to choose to not prosecute some crimes, to plea bargain serious crimes to lower charges, and finally to release those arrested back onto the street with little or no bail as they await trial.
E. In Virginia, the previ ous administration pushed legislation to allow violent criminals to be released
from prison much earlier than they had originally been sentenced. This was done with no evaluation of their current desire to live an upstanding life. They also did not hire and train enough parole officers to monitor their behavior once released.
F. Drugs. Many that prey on others do so because of their dependency on drugs. They will commit whatever crime need be to get the money to maintain their drug habit.
G. Loss of hope for a brighter future. Some have gone through the motions
of attending school with no understanding of why. They never developed a vision of what jobs are available with the proper training. Without that vision, why should they care about the consequenc es of not being a good citizen?
We cannot solve all of these problems overnight, but we can do better as a society through our churches and schools.
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As inflation increases, many Americans are looking for ways to make some extra cash to reach financial goals faster, save for a big purchase or simply make ends meet. In fact, 41% of Americans need additional income from sourc es like side hustles, according to a Bankrate survey, up from 31% in 2019.
The rise of the gig economy and a variety of side hustle options may be a solution for some. One option, the Spark Driver platform, powers delivery services for Walmart, Sam’s Club and other retail ers, allowing drivers to deliver everything from groceries and cleaning supplies to tools and home decor. Available in more than 600 cities and all 50 states, the platform allows independent contractors to earn money by delivering or shopping and delivering orders in flexible, convenient time windows of their choos ing.
Different from full-time or part-time employment, a side hustle is a flexible way to provide services while being your own boss. You control which opportunities you want to take and can independent ly supplement your primary income or bridge the gap between jobs. Side hustles can even provide opportunities for people who can’t
work traditional jobs. In fact, 93% of Americans have a side hustle, according to research from insuranks.com, and 44% of survey respondents said they’re doing it to make ends meet. Gig opportunities, like shopping orders and deliver ing goods using your personal vehicle, are increasingly popu lar as side hustles.
While most people turn to side hustles because of the po tential for additional earnings, there are other benefits that can make them a fit for you
and your situation, such as:
• Flexibility and Conve nience: Available almost anywhere at times that work for your schedule, side hustles allow you to be your own boss and earn extra cash when you want. Be sure to pick one that fits your schedule and can be done at any time. Many offer different windows of time to complete the service and let you choose where you’re will ing to travel to, which makes it easy to plan around other obligations.
• Earning Potential: Many
people turn to side hustles as a supplement to full-time positions with specific, mon ey-oriented goals in mind. For example, most drivers on the Spark Driver platform drive as a secondary source of income. In order to reach a desired goal, it’s important to know how much you can expect to earn. When receiving an offer, the platform will show the minimum amount you earn for completing the delivery, so drivers know their earnings before accepting offers. Most deliveries also allow for tips, and incentives and referrals create additional opportunities for increasing earnings.
“The Spark Driver platform has made a huge difference in my life,” driver Christina Hinssen said. “It gives me the flexibility to make deliveries when I want and I can spend more time with my daughter. It has given me extra cash to pay off my car and make extra house payments to get my house paid down.”
• Simplicity: The ideal side hustle is one that can be done without heavy investment or training. Many gig oppor tunities offer quick sign-up processes through easy-to-use apps and only require a background check, smartphone, valid driver’s license and operational vehicle.
Learn more about how to make extra cash through gig opportunities by visiting drive4spark.com or download ing the app.
After families across the country began cooking more at home during the pandem ic, that trend has continued as loved ones seek comfort in the kitchen in the form of their favorite recipes and time spent together. In fact, according to the “Hunter Food News Study,” cooking continues to change
as more Americans come together at the dining table with recipe usage up 21% and dinners cooked from scratch up 14%. Around half (54%) of Americans are cooking more than they were before the pandemic, and 35% said they “enjoy cooking now more than ever,” according to “Harvard Business Review”.
If those closest to you are
looking for home-cooked comfort, you can turn to satisfying family meals like Plant-Based Meatloaf Sand wiches or Chicken Souse. These hearty recipes make it easy for loved ones to in volve everyone in the cook ing process from preparing vegetables and hand-mixing meatloaf to seasoning chick en and simmering ingredi ents.
With 65% of consumers saying they’re most likely to purchase a whole week’s worth of groceries when shopping, according to research from Datassential, opportunities abound for families to enjoy delicious, comforting dishes together. Find more family meal inspiration by visiting Ara mark’s Feed Your Potential website, fyp365.com.
• 8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus additional, to taste, divided
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup peeled potatoes, cut into 1/2inch pieces
• 2/3 cup canned diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons minced, seeded jalape no pepper
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1. Season chicken with 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Cover and chill 2 hours, or overnight.
2. In saucepan over medi um-high heat, heat oil. Add on ion and celery; saute 2 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Add garlic
and saute 30 seconds.
3. Add chicken and saute until browned.
4. Stir in broth, potatoes, to matoes, tomato paste, vinegar, jalapeno pepper, lemon juice, ginger, 1 teaspoon salt, thyme and bay leaf; heat to boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1 hour, or until potatoes are tender.
5. Stir in mixed vegetables and simmer 10 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf. Season with ad ditional salt and pepper, to taste.
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced, peeled ginger root
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus addition al, to taste, divided
• 2 pinches dried thyme leaves
• 1 small bay leaf
SOURCE: Aramark
Tips: Serve souse with griddled corn cakes and saltine crackers. Make vegetarian by replacing chicken with canned drained and rinsed black-eyed peas or red or white beans.
December 21, 1981 - October 3, 2022
Allan Christian Ruedy, 40, of Prince George, VA, formerly of Erie, PA, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022. Born in the Philippines, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ennis & Eletha Coale; paternal grandparents, Albert & Frances Ruedy; and a brother, Robert En nis Ruedy. He is the son of Richard and Hope Ruedy; and is also survived by his two sib lings, Megan (Scott) and Joe (Monica); niece, Aoife; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was active in sports through school and loved to fish. Allan was fond of teasing and joking and could always make a person smile. He was a wonderful son, brother, cousin, and friend. He loved his family and was truly loved by them. He will never be forgotten. A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester, VA. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. The ser vice will be livestreamed, and can be viewed by visiting www.jtmorriss.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lakeshore Community Services, 1350 W 26th St, Erie, PA 16508, Erie Homes for Children & Adults: 226 E 27th St, Erie, PA 16504 or Emmaus Ministries, 345 E. 9th St., Erie PA 16503. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmor riss.com.
Mr. Lawrence E. Snow departed this life on Octo ber 3, 2022 at his residence. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874. com.
November 23, 1953 - October 3, 2022
Constance Owen Digby, 68, of Dinwiddie, passed away Monday, Oc tober 3, 2022. Born in New York, she was the daughter of the late Robert Milton Owen and
Ella Louise Hall Owen. She is survived by her sister, Shelley Hed um (Gary); nieces, Jenny Hicks and Court ney Rollinson; nephews, Kyle Rollinson and Dylan Rollinson; 4 great-nieces and 4 great-nephews; and best friend, Becky Tilson. All funeral services will be private. Condo lences may be registered at www.jtmorriss. com.
December 9, 1926 - October 1, 2022
Nellie Frances Din gas, 95, of Prince George, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022. She was preceded in death by her par ents, Hilliard and Maybelle Sanford; her husband, George Dingas; her son, Mi chael Dingas; her brothers, Clarence “Buck” Sanford, A.K. Sanford, and Harold Sanford; and her granddaughter, Tammie Dingas. Nel lie was involved in the Daughters of Penelope, a philanthropic nonprofit organization in Hopewell, for over 20 years. She will be great ly missed by her family. Nellie is survived by her sons, Larry Dingas (Sherry) and Tom mie Dingas (Brenda); grandchildren, Larry Dingas, Jr. (Rebecca), George Wayne Dingas (Diane), Lori Dingas Thompson, Tracey Allen (Andrew), and Teresa Williams (Jason); great-grandchildren, Raegan Dingas, Stella Dingas, Wyatt Allen, Clara Williams, Griffin Williams, Michael Thompson, Taylor Thomp son, and Carlie Vaughan; and siblings, Nor man Sanford and Vincent Sanford. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 6, 2022, from 12 PM - 1 PM, at J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home - Hopewell Chapel, 820 W. Broadway Avenue, where a funeral will take place in the chapel at 1 PM. Entombment will follow the service at Southlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu tions may be made to Faith Lutheran Par ish, 8211 Prince George Drive, Disputanta. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.jtmorriss.com.
William “Tom” Thomas Smith, Jr., 94, of Chester, VA passed on Monday, October 3, 2022. He was the son of the late William Thomas Smith, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Hall Smith; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 70 years, Ethel “Wray” Floyd Smith; and a granddaughter, Amanda Bienvenu. Mr. Smith is survived by his four children, Joe Smith, Jay Smith, Jill Bienvenu, and Jessica Tyler (Patrick); five grandchil dren, Logan Simpson (Will), Matthew Bienve nu, Mitchell Moore, Jason Smith, and Brady Tyler; and two sisters, Nadine Miller and Sue Eddleton (Bill). A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 7, 2022 at Sunset Memorial Park, Chester, VA. The family is being served by the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Condo lences may be registered at www.jtmorriss. com.
June 20, 1957 - October 11, 2022
Kevin Douglas Hamilton, 65, of Hopewell, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Dor othy Dabney and Harold Cox; sister, Carol Hamilton Farmer; and several aunts and uncles. Kevin enjoyed books, the Blue Devils, parades, Volkswa gens, and going out to eat. He will be greatly missed by his family. Kevin is survived by his brother-in-law, Durwood Farmer (Christine); two brothers, Larry Paig Hamilton and Bruce Craig Hamilton; nephew, Craig Hamilton (Crystal); and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A graveside service will be held at Southlawn Memorial Park, 1911 Birdsong Road, Petersburg, on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memo rial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.jtmorriss.com.
November 3, 1916 - October 2, 2022
Samuel, Carrie Eve lyn, 105, of Ches terfield, VA, went to be with the Lord on October 2, 2022. Evelyn was born on November 3, 1916, in Vanceburg, Kentucky to Clar ence and Margaret Voiers. She is survived by four of her five children, including Jean (Sam), Gary (Ellie), Judy, and Jim (Linda). She was preceded in death by her husband “Ike” and her son Gayle (Reneau). Left to cherish her memory are 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grand children; and 2 nieces. Evelyn was a long time member of Branch’s Baptist Church in Richmond, VA. In addition to love of God and family, Evelyn loved bird watching, flowers, reading, fishing, and the Cincinnati Reds. There will be a funeral service on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son. A visitation will take place one hour prior beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Dale Memorial Park.
Despite not having cancer herself, in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Online donations can be made at, gifts.mdanderson.org. To donate directly to her granddaughter, Dr. Wendy Woodward, in support of her research into inflammatory breast cancer please correspond by mail, indicating your sup port for her work at: MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030. Contributions may also be made to the Red Cross to support disaster relief for victims of Hurricane Ian at, redcross. org. Condolences may be registered at www. jtmorriss.com.
August 19, 1938 - October 2, 2022
Jessie Melvin “Scoky” Shearin of Dinwiddie, Virginia, went home to the Lord on Sunday, Octo ber 2, 2022, after reaching the age of 84. After several months of failing health, he died peaceful ly within his home with loving family and friends by his side. Jessie was born and raised in Lunenburg County, Virginia. Jessie was preceded in death by his parents, Over man and Catherine Shearin; and by his broth er, Willie S. Shearin; and his sister, Helen S. McCallister. Jessie is survived by his nieces and nephews, Michael W. Hamlet, Rebecca H. Weaver, Sean S. “Rocky” Shearin, Carmel S. Blake, Teresa H. Lawton; and their spouses, children, and many extended family mem bers and friends. Jessie was a true Southern Gentleman, and had a generous heart as big as they come. Those that knew and loved him found tremendous inspiration in his faith, his love of the Lord, and the reunion that surely took place at Heaven’s Gate when he went there on Sunday. Jessie was a huge sports fan, especially baseball and college football. He loved the outdoors and loved to travel. You could always count on Jessie for a humorous anecdote, a witty comeback, and especially a smile. He will be truly missed. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 7, 2022 at 10:00 am at Calvary’s Love Ministries Church, Pastor Rocky Shearin officiating, at 118 South 11th Avenue, Hopewell, Vir ginia; followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am, with interment following the funeral at Sunset Memorial Park in Chester, Virginia. Memorial donations can be made to Trinity Hospice of Richmond or Calvary’s Love Minis tries Church. Condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.jtmorriss.com.
Barbara J. Schmidt, 88, of Sutherland, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022. She was born in Champaign, IL. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Schmidt, Sr; mother, Judy Patno; step-father, Harold Patno; sisters, Maenett Negley and Arlene Miner; and son-in-law, Don Walston, Sr.
She is survived by children, Deborah Dil lard, Penny Walston, John Schmidt, Jr (Vicki), and Mike Schmidt; grandchildren, Lindsey O’Quinn (Michael), Jason Dillard, Chris Walston, John Schmidt, III (Jessica), Jessica Jennings (Jason), and Brad McCor mick; great-grandchildren, Corbin O’Quinn, Charleigh Schmidt, Zyon Schmidt, Austin Jennings, and Carson Jennings; sister, Bev erly Fishler (Butch) of Carbondale, IL; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Barbara was a stay-at-home mother and loved to take care of her family. She later went on to become a seamstress with Glenna Jean Man ufacturing of Petersburg, VA. In her spare time, she enjoyed quilting. She will forever be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. A private funeral service was held on Monday, October 3, 2022 at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Condolenc es may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
Mr. Vernon Lee Bishop, Jr., 65, of Petersburg, gained his wings on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. He was known as Bubba Bishop.
He loved helping people. His doors were always open to everyone. A few of his favorite things to do were painting, going to the river, playing pool, pinball, cutting grass, VA LOTTERY, and anything outdoors.
He was the son of the late Vernon Lee Bishop, Sr. and Virginia Lorean Bishop. He is survived by his children, Jona than Stroud and Julie Bishop, and their mother, Petra Marshall, Stevie Bishop and Deanie Bishop, and their moth er, Pamela Cobain; longtime girlfriend, Mary Jane Childress; grandchildren, Jonathan Stroud, Jr., Layla Stroud, Gracie Bishop, Jaylen Guzman, Adrian Guzman, Colton Edwards, Mekahla Bishop, and Isaiah Channing Bishop; great-granddaughter, A’nijah Grace Bishop; brothers and sisters, Cecil (Chris), Timothy, Goldie, Diane, Barbara, Kathy, Joann, Betty (Joe), Pansy (Dennis), and Rose; several nieces, nephews, and friends.
The family will receive friends and family on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son at 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A funeral service will take place on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 1:00 pm, at the chapel. Interment will follow at Blandford Cemetery. Condo lences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
October 12, 1962 - September 27, 2022
Steven Lee Wil liams, 59, went to be with his Lord on September 27, 2022. Steve was preceded in death by his daughter, Stephanie Wil liams; and his parents, Grace and Charles Williams. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Tammy Williams; his daughters, Tanya Williams, Amber Mejia, and Amanda Jones; his grand children, RJ and Elijah Holmes, Carmen and CJ Mejia, Brayden Dickson, and Corbyn and Cambrien Jones; great-granddaughter, Chloe Holmes; brothers, Dennis Williams and Brett Williams; sisters, Dawn Williams and Lori Williams; and numerous extended family members. He loved his family, fish ing, gardening, and being outdoors. Service information will be forthcoming. In lieu of flowers, online condolences may be con veyed to the family at www.jtmorriss.com.
July 5, 1948 - October 5, 2022
Mr. Edward R. Har dy, Jr. of Chester, departed this life on October 5, 2022 at his residence. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874. com.
April 11, 1975 - September 27, 2022
Mr. Shawn C. Gra ham departed this life on September 27, 2022 at Bon Secous Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, VA.
J.M. Wilkerson Fu neral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilk ersonsince1874.com.
June 12, 1942 - October 3, 2022
AE Suk “Sue”
Schiwitz, 80, of Hopewell, passed away Monday, Oc tober 3, 2022. She was born June 12, 1942, in Japan to the late Un Nyon Cho and Chung
Hwan Kim and was preceded in death by her brother, Seung Chu Cho. She moved to Hopewell, VA in the early 1970’s from Seoul, Korea with her son, Johnny. She worked at a sewing company in Petersburg for a few years then changed employment to Hon company for many years until she retired. She loved her family and friends, Christmas music, the ocean, and her cats. She is survived by her son Johnny Schiwitz and his wife Suzanne; granddaughter, Dr. Marissa Schiwitz; sisters, Sook Jin Cho and Yeong Cha Cho; and niece, Soo Un Yoo and her husband Brian Chang. A funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 7, 2022, in the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please pay respects by providing any donations to Smitty’s Cat Rescue in Chester, Va. https://www.smittyscatrescue. org/ Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
December 6, 1938 - October 3, 2022
Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Monday, October 10, 2022 at Gillfield Baptist Church, 209 Perry Street, Peters burg, VA, the Rev. Dr. George W. C. Lyons, Jr., Pastor. Entombment to follow at Southlawn Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends Sunday, Oc tober 9, 2022, 4:00 PM at the J M Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. where the Omega Omega Service of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will be accorded.
J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 7328911, watch the funeral services and visitation services live online at www.jmwilkerson since1874.com.
Joan Harrison Price, 90, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2022. She was born and raised in Danville, Virginia, the daughter of George Thomas Harrison and Virginia Mann Miller. She worked as Petersburg Deputy Treasurer in the late 1970s and later worked in Civil Service at Fort Lee, retiring in 1997. She was an avid shopper, reader, cross stitcher and puzzle player in addition to loving road trips, especially those taken across country with her late husband. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Ju lian M. Price. She is survived by her daugh ters, Shelby P. Shehee (Jack) of Jetersville and Vickie Geyer (Rik) of Pennsylvania; grandchildren, Sue Ellen Knebel (Chris) of San Diego, CA, Michelle Carpenter (David) of Colonial Heights and Christopher Col lins (April) of Washington State and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grand children. She will be sorely missed. Private interment will be at Southlawn Memorial Park, S. Prince George. Funeral arrange ments made by the Crater Road Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 3935 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia 23805. Online condolences may be regis tered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
August 28, 1944 - October 3, 2022
Mr. James P. Hendricks, Sr. of Petersburg, departed this life on October 3, 2022 at his residence. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilk ersonsince1874.com.
November 14, 1940 - October 1, 2022
Annette Harris Brockwell, 81, of North Dinwiddie, Virginia passed away peaceful ly on Saturday, October 1, 2022. Born on Novem ber 14, 1940, in Petersburg, Virginia she was the daughter of the late Clarence Woodrow Harris Sr. and Kathleen Caffrey Harris.
Annette attended Southside Baptist Church in Petersburg since she was a little girl. She taught Sunday school, cared for the children in the nursery, and sang for many years at the church. Annette also was a reading teacher at Southside Christian Academy and a substitute teacher at Grace Baptist School. She loved spending time with her family and took care of her mother until her passing. She was known for her caring, sweet and kind personality and will be missed by many.
She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Alfred Earl Brockwell; her children, Lynette Brockwell, Lynda B. Lewis (Buddy) and Glynn Brockwell (Jessica); her grand children, Robert Sawyer (Tiffany), Gary Sawyer, Michael Sawyer (Melissa), T.W. Robinette, Tiffany Robinette, J.J. Rodman, Tucker Brockwell and Caison Brockwell; great-grandchildren, Madilyn, Hayden, Mi chael, Julian “J.J.”, Kendall, Richard, Rob bie, Whitney, Abby, Ally, Haley and Dustin; a great-great-grandchild, Kyden; her brother, Clarence “C.W.” Harris Jr. (Denise); cousins, Jean Weathers, Bill Kofron and Barb Ruth Emory and many other extended family members.
A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 7, 2022 at Southside Baptist Church, 2007 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, Virginia 23805. Interment will follow in Southlawn Memorial Park, 1911 Birdsong Road, S. Prince George, Virginia 23805. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made out to Southside Baptist Church, Petersburg, VA.
Brian O. Dupuis, 51, of Chester, passed away trag ically on Septem ber 30th, 2022, due to a workplace incident. He was born in Needham, MA and raised in Waltham, MA. Brian was a master mechanic until he moved to Virginia in 2004. Brian was a tradesman of all sorts including mechanic, welder, and machinist. Anything that involved working on machines big and small, Brian has done it all. Brian’s wife and four children were the center of the universe to him. He loved his family deep ly, profoundly, and infinitely. Brian had a tribe of friends that he held very close to his heart. Always by his side. Known as a dedicated man to everything he did and anyone he knew. You could call Brian and he would immediately come to your rescue. Brian loved coin and knife collecting, walks on the beach to collect shells, history, cars, and cooking. His favorite place to go was Gettysburg where he and his wife explored the battlefields. He enjoyed quiet time with his family, traveling, and his cats. Even in death, Brian was a selfless man. Through his bodily donations, Brian continues to help others after his passing. Brian joins in spirit his grandmother Gertrude Deforge, his aunt Alice Deforge, and his mother-inlaw Marcia Cabral. Brian leaves on Earth (is survived by) his wife, Christine Dupuis; four children: Jessica Dupuis, Jillian Dupuis, Ja cob Dupuis and Jeffrey Dupuis; son-in-law, Levi Taylor Dupuis; numerous bonus sons and daughters; and beloved pets that he considered family. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 6, 2022, in the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 2033 Boulevard Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834 with the Reverend Chris Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park Chester, Virginia. The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 5, 2022, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be registered at www. ealvinsmall.com.
Mr. Jorge M. Melgar of Richmond, departed this life on October 2, 2022 at Chippenham Medical Center, Richmond. J.M. Wilkerson Fu neral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Delia Theresa Bilter Halstead, 84, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, Sep tember 29, 2022. Born on June 20, 1938, in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Frederick Joseph and Anna Alvino Bilter. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Sherman Halstead, Sr.; her brothers, Alexander Bilter and Frederick Bilter, Jr.; brother-in-law, Harry Lilly; and her mother-in-law, Vera Lilly.
Delia was a longtime member of St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church. She became a civil service employee at Fort Lee, Virginia, in 1963. She worked as a secretary for the third in command. She took a hiatus during the late 1960’s but returned in 1973. In the 1980’s, she was tasked with organizing and managing the first word processing pool at Fort Lee. In the 1990’s, she became a management specialist working on base closures around the country and helped save Fort Lee from closure- along with many others. She retired in 1996 to care for her parents. She was an active member of her homeowner’s association board for many years, and she was an active member of her church and in the Catholic Daughters chapter there. Delia loved to cook, especially baking. She also loved to knit, crochet, and sew. She worked hard at gardening and killed everything she planted. She followed politics closely and was a committed Demo crat partisan.
She is survived by her son, Sherman Halstead, Jr.; her daughter, Theresa Li ebler; her granddaughter, Heather Beirb nacki; her grandson, Terance Liebler; a great-grandchild she has not met; her sister-in-law and great friend, Sue McCool; sisters-in-law, Carole Bilter and Nancy Bil ter; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, Oc tober 6, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Ann Cath olic Church with the Father Ernest Bulinda officiating, 17111 Jefferson Davis Highway, S. Chesterfield, Virginia 23834. Interment will follow in Bermuda Memorial Park, 1901 Bermuda Hundred Road Chester, Virginia 23836. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on October 6, 2022, at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, secure.info-komen.org or to the Breast Cancer Research Founda tion, https://give.bcrf.org/.
Mr. Eigburt E. Jones, affection ately known as “Echo”, of North Prince George gained his heav enly wings on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell, VA. He was born on September 3, 1937 to John A. Jones, Sr. and Florence B. Jones.
Echo was a faithful member of Mount Hope Baptist Church until his health declined. He retired from WesRock with over thirty plus years of service.
Echo was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. If he could do anything to help you, he would. During his wife’s ill ness, Echo remained faithful and made sure his wife had the best care.
In his spare time, Echo enjoyed fishing, racing, farming, baseball and teasing his grandkids. Nothing meant more to him than his wife and family. He was a true devoted friend to many and will truly be missed.
Echo was preceded in death by his wife of over sixty plus years, June Jones; son, Lean der Jones; grandson, Leander Ryan Jones; sister, Sadie Mae Washington; and brother, John Jones, Jr.
He is survived by: five sons, Eigburt Jr. (CoSandra), David Lee (Fran), Wilbert Jones and Alphonso Jones (who were both also caregivers) and Jimmie Lee Hargrave; son-like figure, Milton Curley (Beverly); daughter, Barbara Cutler (Bruce); daugh ter-like figure, Annette Anderson (Gordon); twenty-two grandchildren; fifty-five great grandchildren; four great-great grandchil dren; brothers, David, Leander (Brenda) and William Jones (Mollie); sisters, Florence B. Williams, Elnora Howard, Virginia Jones and Helen Louise Jones; uncle, Bobby Pett away (Sharon); and a host of nieces, neph ews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Friday, Octo ber 7, 2022 in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, Rev. Dr. Andrew J. White, Sr., eulogist. The interment to follow at The Jones Family Cemetery. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Mr. James William Goodwyn earned his wings on Thursday, September 15, 2022, surrounded by family in Dacula, GA; af ter 67 marvelous years devoted to strength, honor, family, and the pursuit of happiness. He was born on Thursday, August 11, 1955, the middle child of the late James W. Goodwyn and Dorothy Brooks Goodwyn in Petersburg, VA. In addition to his loving parents, James was also preceded in death by his older brother, James Walter Goodwyn, Jr., as well as his beloved grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins. James was educated in the Petersburg Public Schools, and upon graduating high school, he joined the United States of America Air Force as an Electrical Power Produc tion Specialist, where he received an Honorary Discharge in 1977. While stationed at Moody AFB in Valdosta, GA, James met his future wife, Daisy Eady, through a mutu al friend. It was love at first sight. That love grew to include Daisy’s young daughter LaShonda. After attending John Tyler Community College, James and Daisy were mar ried and blessed with two more daughters, Kimberly and Ebony. James provided love and care for his three young daughters and reared them to become productive citizens. He was a strong advocate of family, education, and the Bible. James’ extensive employ ment started at Bradlees and grew to include more than 40 years of retail management experience, including his Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification, which he utilized at national automotive retail chains of Trak Auto, Auto Zone, Advance Auto Parts, and Carquest.
In 2015, after being diagnosed with a Grade II Astrocytoma on the right side of his brain, James was cared for by his cherished second cousins, Vera Diane Dawkins (Car throne) of Prince George, VA, and Alice Parker of Petersburg, VA; before moving to be closer to his dutiful family in Dacula, GA in 2016. James was adamant about educating people on his brain tumor and was especially an advocate for promoting the importance of brain health until he transitioned into the loving arms of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who he accepted as his Lord and Savior at a young age.
His memory will forever be cherished by his two sisters, Nannie Goodwyn-Holloway (Harold) and Valerie Goodwyn-Robinson; four grandchildren, Darius Woods, Jeremiah Woods, Aimee Neal, and Logan Morgan; eleven nieces and nephews including Harold Holloway, Jr. (Janice), Mel Holloway, Timothy Holloway (deceased), Tomas Holloway, Nathan Holloway (Dana), Felicia Holloway-Jinks (Cedric), Mareo Goodwyn (Monica), Rachelle Goodwyn, Sadé Goodwyn-Sanders (Victor), Carl Eady, Jr. and Keyonia Eady; fifteen great nieces and nephews including, Nathan Moist-Holloway, Justin Holloway, Carter Jinks, Cameron Jinks, Savanna Jinks, Markayla Hicks, Mareo Goodwyn, Jr., So morie Ross, Cameron Goodwyn, Cordell Goodwyn; Ka’Mira McCloud, Mariah Williams, and Victoria Sanders, Kenleigh Eady and Kaydence Eady; devoted first cousin, Arita Brown and second cousin, Sarita Brown of Midlothian, VA; devoted first cousin, James B. Goodwyn (Cynthia) of Chesterfield, VA; Dorothy G. Johnson (Ronald) of Clayton, NC; William T. Goodwyn, Jr. (Florence) of Petersburg, VA; devoted second cousin, Marquis Goodwyn of Greensboro, NC; devoted second cousin, Eunice Goode of Roanoke, VA; devoted second cousin, Howard Ruffin (Paulette) of Wilson, NC; devoted brother-in-law and friend, Carl Eady, Sr.; devoted childhood friends, Larry “Bootee” Smith, Gregory Smith, and Ronnie Reese; prayerful sister in spirit, Pat Turner; a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and countless friends; and the beloved family dog, Bwana. Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, October 8, 2022 at the Chapel of J. M. Wilker son Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA. The interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park.
J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, Watch the funeral services live online on our J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Estab lishment, Inc., www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
October 9, 1928 - September 26, 2022
Lawrence Phelps of Petersburg, Virginia passed away on Sep 26, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which will be available at jtmorriss.com.
Mr. Steven Lavell Prosise, 43, affectionately known as “Stevie D” of South Chesterfield, VA received his wings on September 30, 2022. He was born September 11, 1979 to Alice Jackson. Stevie D was a loving person who loved everyone. He always had a smile on his face. He had a creative mind and was very artistic. Steven loved to design clothes and sneakers (Jordan’s were his favorite). He was always dressed from head to toe. His favorite color was blue and he was a devoted Buffalo Bills and Florida Gators fan. He also loved to eat and enjoyed going to a tasty buffet. He will truly be missed. Steven was preceded in death by his father, John Wilson; and grandparents, Willie Roy Prosise and Verline Prosise.
Steven leaves to cherish his memories his mother, Alice Jackson; stepfather, David Jackson; his daughter and the apple of his eye, Princess Paris “Paris P” Prosise, her mother, Nitika Street; his son, Latrelle Barrett; four sisters, Brenda, Janice and Sharica Wilson and Patricia Prosise; four brothers, Curtis Wilson (Katherine), Douglas Wilson (Sherry), Otis and James “J. Rock” Prosise; stepbrother, Calvin Prosise; six aunts, Arlene Graves (Curtis), Dolly Trotter, Daisy Madison, Thelma Jones, Hilton Parham (Carroll) and Elaine Wilson; four uncles, James Wilson, Oscar Prosise (Mary Alice), Mack Prosise and Leroy Prosise (Viola); sixteen nieces; twelve nephews; devoted cousins, Gereld Prosise, Catina “Yellow” Prosise and Tynesha Prosise; devoted friends, Patri cia Jackson, Chance Bell, and James Canada; and a host of great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends whom he loved dearly. Services will be held 2:00 P.M., Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 418 Halifax Street, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Dr. Robert A. Diggs, Sr., Pastor, Bishop Darren L. Gay, Sr., eulogist. The interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Friday, October 7, 2022 at the funeral establishment. 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.
June 14, 1959 - September 28, 2022
God in his infinite wisdom called home Tonia S. Hurd Bow man, of Prince George, VA. She departed this life Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at the Wonder City Rehabilitation Center, Hopewell, VA.
She was born in Richmond, Indiana to her parents, Peggy Ann Roach Anderson and the late Robert Hurd. After graduation from High School, she pursued her interest as a nurse. Tonia graduated from Nursing School in 1992 and was formerly em ployed at Central State Hospital, John Randolph Hospital and nurse for the Petersburg Public School for 13 years. Her interest was bowling, singing and with a former group called “The Voices of Elite”, and spending quality time with her beloved and adoring children and grandchildren. Whom always brought joy to that contagious smile. She was preceded in death by her father: Robert Hurd; grandparents, Ernest and Mollie Roach; uncles, Ernest and Calvin Roache and Oliver Miles, Sr; aunts, Marion Washing ton, Helen Brown, Shirley Banks, Lillian Weaver and Ruth “Naomi” Miles. Tonia leaves to her legacy: children, LaTasha Pounds (Derrick) of Gayton, GA, Kanetra Graham (Chad devoted son-in-law), of Prince George, VA, and C.J. R. Bowman (Tamara) of Chesterfield, VA; mother, Peggy R. Anderson of Hopewell; brother, Elder Kevin Anderson (Kathy) of Leesburg, VA; grandchildren, Ja’Quael Reavis, Tiyanah Reavis (Ke moni), Derrick Pounds, Jr., Christopher Pounds, Cahlib Bowman,Camora Bowman, and Calese Bowman; great grandson, Ky’sire Hobbs; host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, among devoted cousins, Jacquelyn Edwards (Carlton), Linda Webb, Pamela Clayborne, and Robert Washington (Audrey); and devoted friends, Kim Pate-Pegeas, Arlene Manley- Harrington, Barbara Williams, and Lorraine Pride.
Celebration of Life will be held 1 P.M., Saturday, October 8, 2022 at the Chapel of Bland Funeral Homes, 137 Harrison St., Petersburg, VA., 23803, Pastor Leon Pettaway, eulo gist. Interment will follow at Wilkerson Cemetery, Petersburg, VA. The funeral arrangements for Mrs. Tonia Bowman have been entrusted to the caring professionals of Bland Funeral Homes, 137 Harrison St., 804.732.7841. Online condolences submitted to: www.blandfuneralhomes.com
Mrs. Vivian A. Mitchell of Peters burg, departed this life on Octo ber 2, 2022 at her residence. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilk ersonsince1874.com.
October 4, 2022
Ms. Viola Archer, of Petersburg, VA, departed this life on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at her resi dence.
The homegoing service have been entrusted to the caring professionals of Bland Funeral Homes, 137 Harrison St., Petersburg, VA., 23803 (804) 732-7841.
Online condolences submitted to:www.bland funeralhomes.com.
