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Saturday, October 22, 2022

Dinwiddie Teacher On Leave after Chemistry Demonstration Injures Five

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BY CHAI GALLAHUN LNNUSA.com

DINWIDDIE— Dinwiddie County Public Schools (DCPS) and the Dinwiddie Fire Department conducted a joint press conference at the county safety building

on Wednesday, October 19th regarding the reported explosion and/or fire that happened on the morning of Wednesday, October 12th, resulting in the immediate evacuation and closure of the school.

The incident injured four

students and one teacher.

DCPS Superintendent Dr. Kari Weston stated that three of the students are no longer being treated at a hospital. Of the remaining student, Weston said, “We do expect that student to be in the hospital for some

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time. All of these young people are amazing, but they have a very, very long recovery ahead of them.”

Fire Chief Dennis Hale explained the results of the department’s investigation into the incident. Nineteen students were seated in the

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DINWIDDIE CHEMISTRY FROM PAGE 3 classroom that morning, and the teacher was behind an open-top desk where a flammable liquid (methyl alcohol, or methanol) demonstration took place.

The methanol was placed in an open-top beaker with water and subsequently ignited with a smoldering, wooden splinter, explained Hale.

After successfully conducting the experiment once, the teacher attempted to perform the demonstration a second time and had been pouring more methanol into the beaker from an open, narrow-neck one-gallon container. “As the methanol was poured, the methanol vapor at the bottle opening caused a phenomenon known as flame-jetting,” explained Hale.

Hale continued, explaining that the flame-jetting caused a large amount of the methanol to be rapidly emitted from the bottle and ignite. The fire then

traveled diagonally across the front of the classroom, approximately 10 feet, until the flame reached the adjacent wall of the classroom, scorching a white board and igniting papers on the bulletin board. The four injured students were in the path of that flame jet.

The chief stated that the ignition source of the flame jet is believed to have been the still burning and nearly

invisible methanol remnants of the first demonstration in the beaker, and the wooden splinter previously used was near the beaker, as well. The diagonal path of the flame jet resulted from the direction from which the methanol was being poured from the container.

Weston stated that while students had access to safety equipment, such

as goggles, no one in the classroom had been wearing it. She also stated that the chemistry teacher involved is “on leave” but did not elaborate about the details.

The classroom in which the incident occurred is closed until further notice, and there is an ongoing internal investigation, including a review of safety protocols.

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Saturday, October 22, 2022

JLARC Study Shows Petersburg Viable for Casino PETERSBURG

BY CAROLYN DAY PRUETT LNNUSA.com

PETERSBURG- On Monday morning, October 17th, Petersburg officials gathered in a committee room in Richmond to hear the outcome of the Joint Legislative Audit & Review Commission’s study into the economic feasibility of a Petersburg casino. Senator Joe Morrissey, Delegate Kim Taylor, Petersburg Mayor Sam Parham, and Ward 5 Councilor Howard Myers were seated in the audience as a JLARC representative outlined the main points from the commission’s report and compared the concepts of a single Petersburg casino, a single Richmond casino, and two casinos, one in Petersburg and one in Richmond.

The overall result of the study is support for the economic feasibility of a Petersburg casino, meaning that Petersburg can move forward in the process of getting approval for a gaming license from the General Assembly and later holding a ballot referendum on the matter.

JLARC calculated that a Petersburg casino would increase the city’s tax revenue by 35%. But with the possibility of Richmond holding

State Senator Lionell Spruill during the JLARC report presentation on Monday, October 17th.

another referendum for the possibility of its own casino, some senators questioned the impact of potentially having two casinos so close together.

State Senator Lionell Spruill asked the JLARC representatives, “With the two [Petersburg and Richmond casinos] being so close together like that, how would that benefit the state of Virginia like that?”

Senator Spruill went on to ask if having both casinos would heavily impact a Petersburg casino as it tried to compete with a Richmond casino; he asked, “Why would we need Richmond, which had the opportunity before [to approve a casino]?”

The JLARC representa-

tive responded to Senator Spruill, outlining that a Richmond casino would cause a Petersburg casino to bring in less local tax revenue, but that the overall revenue to the state would increase with both casinos in play. However, she deferred the question of why two casinos so close together would be approved to the members of the Senate committee.

“Why you would want to have two, I think that is a policy question for the members,” she replied to Spruill.

Given the JLARC report and comparison of a Petersburg casino vs a Richmond casino vs having both casinos in place, it remains to be seen what direction the General Assembly will

choose to move on the issue.

The City of Richmond is still legally approved to have a casino, and the possibility of a second referendum on the matter is still in play. Given the line of questioning by Senator Spruill and some of his colleagues, Richmond could encounter pushback from Capitol Hill as the debate over approving Petersburg for a gaming license continues; but the possibility of establishing both a Richmond and Petersburg casino- and thus increasing the state tax revenue that much more- may be an incentive for some legislators to approve both rather than choose just one.

LNN will follow the Petersburg casino story as it continues to unfold.

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Residents and Councilors Respond to Police Crime Strategy HOPEWELL

BY CHAI GALLAHUN LNNUSA.com

HOPEWELL— There continues to be an uptick in crime in the city, according to Hopewell Police Chief A.J. Starke; he has also pointed out that this situation is being faced by many other localities in Virginia and across the country. He recently presented his department’s strategy to combat crime to city council; after his presentation, councilors and members of the public were invited to engage with that

plan during the public hearing conducted immediately after the chief’s presentation.

Councilor Jasmine Gore followed up on a previous request to the chief for data concerning “shots fired” statistics to determine where the most reports are concentrated, along with police activity data. Starke replied that he and the deputy chief had met with a company to track that data and that it would be presented at a future date.

Councilor Janice Denton followed up with concerns about the parents of children and teens. “Are there any

programs being planned for the parents to instill in their children the responsibility of being a good citizen?” she asked the chief. Starke agreed and stated that his department does not have any planned programs at this time, but that he was willing to consider it and open to ideas.

“My issue is… We don’t want to stereotype one sector of our community…

And not blame all the crime on them,” stated Councilor Brenda Pelham, reemphasizing not to blame a “stereotype” for all the crime. Pel-

ham stated that she wanted the data concerning who was perpetrating the crime along with their ages, shots fired, and downtown-specific information such as incidents, types of crime, etc.

In lieu of asking questions or commenting, Vice Mayor Johnny Partin invited Starke to bring up some of the recommendations and ideas the chief alluded to during his initial presentation.

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forward because of fear of retaliation from suspects and/or criminals. One recommendation is setting up a surveillance system granting the ability to revisit an area shortly after a robbery occurred to capture vehicles and people passing through or nearby that hopefully will provide investigative leads for detectives. The current number, quality, and operationality of surveillance cameras seems to be inadequate.

Starke said that this would also assist the commonwealth’s attorney with the ability to build stronger cases. The technology is also networked into information

sharing with surrounding localities. Further, he added that Chesterfield has already employed this technology, and that Petersburg’s Chief Travis Christian is also looking into the exact same technology.

Councilor Deborah Randolph stated her support for any technology that would help the police department.

That said, she brought up a less high-tech option for security using neighborhood watch organizations. She stated that in past years the city had a “big neighborhood watch contingency all over the city”. She asserted that if more people would form and attend such meetings, perhaps this could preempt

crime before it becomes a larger problem.

Randolph also brought up the topics of community policing and sobriety and traffic stops. About community policing, Starke stated that some of his officers, without being told to do so, had gone so far as to purchase ice cream and pizzas with their own money to share with the communities they patrol.

The chief also cited an example of one police officer responding to a call about a suspicious person sitting in front of a business. The man stated that his foot hurt, and he had to sit down because his shoe had come apart. The officer gave the man a ride home. But, the story did not

end there. The next day, the officer bought a pair of shoes and brought them to the man. “He was not directed to do that,” said the chief.

“They take pride in it [community policing], and expect nothing in return,” said Starke.

Concerning sobriety and traffic stops- and the fact that they often lead to discovering illegal drugs, firearms, and wanted suspects- Starke explained that the rules have changed over the years.

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tions like speeding and crossing a double yellow line, etc., but not for other previously valid minor infractions.

Councilor Arlene Holloway asked about the connection between crime and gangs.

Starke replied that there is evidence that there are groups that have “labelled themselves” within the city, a nexus of two groups that use gang names. Starke did not name the gangs.

After the council members were given the floor to ask questions, the hearing opened up to public comment.

A resident of Davisville public housing stated that the residents have a stigma that they are the problem, but he posited that they are not actually the problem. “It always comes from outside,” said the man. “Whatever happens, and wherever they go, they always bring the fight and drama to Davisville, and we get that stigma.” He described young men carrying “guns bigger than the police” that “scattering like roaches” when the police are called in.

Another resident spoke about the Davisville situation, reaffirming the previous speaker’s point that much of the problem is from men with firearms, mainly from Petersburg, scattering into the residences of women living in Davisville upon law enforcement’s arrival. This ability to hide allows them to operate and conduct crime, including murder, in the heart of Hopewell. “The community know who’s doing it, but the sad part,” said the

man, “they don’t say nothin.

I don’t know why they don’t say nothin. But, don’t nothin’ be said, and don’t nothin’ be done.” He continued, stating that Hopewell citizens are being blamed for the crime, but the majority of it is not being perpetrated by local residents. He claimed that people from as far as New York, Washington D.C., and northern Virginia are coming to Hopewell to commit crime.

“I don’t got the answers, but I know what’s happenin,” he said.

Yolanda Stokes of Ward 2 spoke, stating what she finds missing in the community is “enough police presence”, namely police walking a beat in the neighborhood and engaging in “community policing” so that people could come forward, perhaps in groups, seeming to casually speak to police but in actuality be proving potentially critical information to an investigation.

Stokes said that she would like to see a “roundtable of landlords” because they know their residents better than people might think. “I’ve been a landlord, and managed public housing units,” she said. “We know what’s going on.” In those roundtables, community police officers have been included, providing even more information to law enforcement.

Stokes also praised the community for increasing the lighting in public housing areas, saying, “daylight at night has curtailed a lot of things.”

Another strategy suggested is to create mini precincts in public housing community centers where officers could serve at least a one- or two-

hour shift each day, providing not only crime deterrence but to offer witnesses a ‘safe zone’ in which they could come and talk.

Phillip Hughes, owner of a downtown business, resides in Chesterfield County but attended the meeting to provide examples of what is happening downtown in and around his business.

Hughes stated that a car was broken into, not once, but twice; his own wife was chased as she was returning from a store; people sit around all day drinking beer and then bathe on the sidewalk.

“I know that there was this conversation about ‘mixed use’,” stated Hughes, adding that people aren’t drinking beers and bathing on the sidewalks in other communities. “That’s not ‘mixed use’. That is an issue that’s happening that we need to address together.”

He further pointed out that there was a reason why Lisa’s Café was for sale for three

years- because people visiting downtown Hopewell encounter safety issues after dark.

Hughes stated he, his wife, and business partner decided to take the risk and remain open until 9 pm, after dark.

“It’s not employees that’re working our business. We’re out there. We’re trying to make a difference here.”

He continued, giving examples of crime including homeless people fighting over a bench (one of them employing a canine), a man exposing himself to women, and a man arrested for breaking into Haley’s Honey Meadery. The next day the man was roaming downtown again, which raises additional questions about bail and prosecution.

Conversations around crime, bail, and prosecution are occurring around the country, but Hopewell’s citizens are making their voices heard on those issues, clearly motivated to come forward with suggestions to make the Hopewell community a safer place.

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Fatal Crashes Leave Two Women Dead in Prince George

Saturday, October 22, 2022

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PRINCE GEORGE STAFF REPORT LNNUSA.com

PRINCE GEORGE- Prince George was the scene of two crashes only days apart last week, leaving two people dead. The first occurred at approximately 10:41am on Thursday, October 13th, when a tractor trailer and a Toyota Camry collided at the intersection of West Quaker Road and Wells Station Road. Officers determined that the sedan was traveling northbound on West Quaker Road when it collided with the tractor-trailer traveling eastbound on Wells Station Road.

The driver of the Camry, identified as Kristina Bouzidoune, age 37, of Prince George County, suffered fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The passenger, a child, was properly secured in a car seat and sustained no injuries but was transported to Southside Regional Medical Center for evaluation.

The operator of the tractor-trailer, Marius Laslo, age 33, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, was arrested.

Laslo is charged with involuntary manslaughter and is currently being held at Riverside Regional Jail. He suffered no injuries in the accident.

Just three days later, another vehicle accident resulted

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in the death of a Hopewell woman. On Sunday, October 16th, at 7:01pm, Prince George County Police Department responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 10300 block of Prince George Drive. Officers determined that a Jeep Liberty was traveling northbound on Prince George Drive when the driver veered off the right side of the road, overcorrected, and then travelled across the opposite side of the road, striking a tree.

The operator of the Jeep, Deanna Elliott, age 23, of Hopewell, suffered fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene. She was not wearing a seatbelt.

Both investigations are ongoing. Anyone that witnessed either incident, or anyone with information related to the crashes, is requested to contact the Prince George Police Department at (804) 7332773.

PETERSBURG MEDIA RELEASE PETERSBURG BATTLEFIELDS FOUNDATION

PETERSBURG- On Saturday, November 5, 2022 the Petersburg Battlefields Foundation (PBF) is offering a guided caravan tour about “The Battles of Reams’ Station”. The tour takes place from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm for $30 per person, with an optional lunch and discussion afterwards at a local restaurant.

This will be a Civil War educational caravan driving tour covering the Battles of Reams’ Station that occurred in August 1864. This tour will feature seven (7) stops across hallowed grounds on which these battles were fought. Stops will include public, American Battlefield Trust, National Park Service, Conservation Fund, and private properties.

More details and a link to purchase tickets can be found on the PBF website

at www.petebattlefields. org. Space is limited, and registration is first come, first served. The registration deadline is Thursday, November 3.

Several members of the PBF board of directors will lead the tour, which will take place regardless of the weather and is family-friendly. There will be some walking at the tour stops. The location of the start of the tour and other details will be emailed after tickets are purchased.

Petersburg Battlefields Foundation’s vision is to inspire and educate the public about the Petersburg Campaign of the Civil War. The Foundation’s mission is to lead a regional initiative to preserve, interpret, and promote the Campaign’s diverse cultural, natural, and historic resources. Find the Foundation online at petebattlefields.org and on Facebook @PetersburgBattlefieldsFoundation.

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Saturday, October 22, 2022

Grapes and Hops Returns to Petersburg

The 2022 Festival of Grapes and Hops was held at a new location this year, the Old Towne Harbor Festival Park.

PETERSBURG

BY CRAIG RICHARDS LNNUSA.com

PETERSBURG- As various businesses begin to build back from the pandemic across the nation, many annual fairs and festivals are returning as well.

Closer to home, the Festival of Grapes and Hops has emerged on the other side of the COVID-19 challenge. On Saturday, October 15th, the traditional celebration of wine and craft beer reestablished itself in the fall lineup.

2022 saw the long-estab-

lished Petersburg event in a new location, the Old Town Harbor Festival Park. Over 3,500 people attended this year’s Grapes and Hops and experienced live performances from the main stage, a large selection of craft vendors, over fifteen food trucks, and of course a large selection of Virginia’s finest craft beers and local wines.

The festival encouraged attendees to enjoy the sites and sounds of Old Towne Petersburg with free reentry, a boon for area businesses and tourist

destinations. The event lasted from 11:00am to 6:00pm, but some in the crowds remained late into the day. The 2022 Festival of Grapes and Hops was presented by Bon Secours and the Southern Virginia Regional Chamber of Commerce (SOVA).

SOVA Executive Director John Brandt spoke about the challenges of the event in the past few years, saying, “The three years were kind of hard due to Covid.”

Brandt described this year as a success, and praised the new

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location. “It’s called the Old Towne Harbor Festival Park.

We wanted to keep it in Old Towne. We were promoting for everyone to go to Old Towne for after parties. It’s important to build up business in Petersburg in general and in Old Towne especially.

When asked about Grapes and Hops returning next year, Brandt said, “Absolutely. We’ll be back next year. The 15th is going to be bigger, better.

We’ll have more wineries, more breweries; it’s going to be great for everybody.”

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Saturday, October 22, 2022

8th Annual Virginia Czech and Slovak Folklife Festival Returns PRINCE GEORGE

BY CHAI GALLAHUN LNNUSA.com

PRINCE GEORGE— Hosted by the Prince George County Regional Heritage Center last Saturday, October 15th, the popular Czech and Slovak Folklife Festival returned for its eighth year to celebrate the history of Czech and Slovakian immigrants who journeyed to the county and settled in the area in the years following Civil War reconstruction.

Attendees knew they were nearing the festival when they heard the energetic cultural Czech and Slovakian music. They knew they were getting very close when the aromas of

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goulash, kielbasa sausages, and cabbage rolls along with the tantalizing scent of baked treats ignited their senses. And, finally, guests knew they had reached their destination when all of the colorful sights, sounds, and

sensations of the festival met them in earnest, spread out across the grass surrounding the historic Prince George Courthouse.

There was much history to be learned with displays in the Czech and Slovak

Gallery inside the old Courthouse, now serving as the Prince George Regional Heritage Center, and the farming instruments and techniques displays outside, including a petting zoo for the kids.

While the food, music, and polka dancing may nourish the body and spirit, the rich cultural history nourishes the mind, providing a historical context and sense of the culture of many of the people who came here from eastern Europe in order to create, fashion, and forge better lives for themselves and their families, all the while seeking to contribute to the region and its existing communities.

Hopewell, Petersburg Cleaning Up for Fall TRI-CITIES STAFF REPORT LNNUSA.com

TRI-CITIES- Two of the Tri-Cities are cleaning up for the fall season. The City of Hopewell’s fall community cleanup is currently underway, running through this Saturday, October 22nd.

Citizens are encouraged to participate in this effort by cleaning around their homes and along their streets.

During this week, Hopewell

residents may dispose of trash at no charge at the Citizen Convenience Center located at 507 Station Street, behind Fire Station #1. There will be the usual $10.00 fee for the removal of Freon to dispose of appliances, and certain items will not be accepted, including paint,

concrete, hazardous waste materials, and batteries.

Petersburg will be kicking off its fall cleanup at 8am this Saturday, October 22nd.

The event will run until noon that day, when residents will have the opportunity to dispose of certain items for free at

six locations throughout the city. Those Petersburg cleanup sites will accept appliances, furniture, household trash, and carpet among other items. Like Hopewell, certain items such as hazardous waste, batteries, and paint will not be accepted. The Petersburg disposal sites are Cool Spring Elementary School, Pleasants Lane, Peabody Middle School, the Pittman Annex Parking Lot, Blandford School, and Legends Park.

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Local Landmark Beautified

by Area Garden Club PETERSBURG MEDIA RELEASE PETERSBURG GARDEN CLUB

PETERSBURG- The Petersburg Garden Club, in conjunction with the Garden Club of Virginia’s Restoration committee (GCV) teamed up last week to beautify the grounds of Centre Hill Mansion in Petersburg. Eighteen boxwoods were planted to give visitors to Centre Hill a new attractive entrance.

The GCV Restoration Committee members, Sue Thompson and Meg Turner played a pivotal part work-

ing with the Petersburg Garden Club’s President, Mona Harrison and Alice Martin, Treasurer, to get the project organized and completed.

The breed of boxwood planted is called “Independence”.

It’s a new breed that grows no higher and wider than 3 feet and is resistant to diseases.

The Petersburg Garden Club sends its sincerest thanks to the GCV’s restoration efforts in helping to keep Centre Hill mansion a treasure for the residents of Petersburg.

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Weekend Events

There are several events area residents can enjoy this coming weekend, and two of those options are the return of the Pecan Festival and a performance by an Afrikan dance and drum group.

On Saturday, October 22nd,

Richard Bland College will host its sixth annual Pecan Festival in the campus pecan grove.

The event will take place from 11am to 5pm, and feature over 100 vendors, food trucks, beer and wine vendors, and live music under the canopy of pecan trees. The event is family-friendly and will offer activities for kids. Entry and parking for the Pecan Festival is free.

On Sunday, October 23rd

Old Towne Petersburg will host the Akoma de Gado Dance and Drum Performance Ensemble.

The Afrikan dance and drum troupe will perform at the Appomattox Event Center from 4 to 6pm.

The event is open to the public; tickets are $5 with children aged fifteen and under free.

The Appomattox Event Center is located at 9 W. Old Street in downtown Petersburg.

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New Initiative to Rebuild, Support Virginia Law Enforcement STAFF REPORT LNNUSA.com

RICHMOND- Operation Bold Blue Line was unveiled on Monday, October 17th, in an effort by the Youngkin administration to address public safety and police staffing issues across the Commonwealth. Governor Youngkin, Lieutenant Governor Sears, and Attorney General Miyares stood with law enforcement representatives from throughout the state to announce the series of actions designed to reduce violent crime, homicides, and shootings.

“Across Virginia, people wake up and turn on the morning news to hear story after story of violence in their communities: homicides, shootings, and aggravated assaults,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “With a nearly 40% law enforcement vacancy rate in some cities in Virginia, with too few prosecutors actually prosecuting, and with diminished community engagement and witnesses less willing to come forward, Virginia’s blue line is getting far too thin.”

The Youngkin administration has conducted fourteen Violent Crime Task Force meetings throughout the Commonwealth, working with communities and local leaders to paint a clearer picture of crime in Virginia as

well as best practices to address it.

According to the administration, Operation Bold Blue Line is comprised of five areas of focus: 1. Supporting existing law enforcement by fixing pay and wage compression.

2. Supporting new law enforcement with a comprehensive recruiting effort to attract law enforcement from other states and develop homegrown talent.

3. Providing more support for all law enforcement, including more training and equipment.

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backed up by prosecutors that can and will put and keep violent offenders behind bars.

5. Providing additional resources to victims and witnesses, and funding community partnerships to help stop violent crime before it happens.

To achieve these goals, the new operation calls for an investment of $13 million for group violence intervention programs across the next two years, $30 million for recruitment efforts targeting potential new law enforcement officers both in Virginia and across the country, and acceler-

ated disbursement of $75 million for equipment and training for state and local law enforcement agencies.

Operation Bold Blue Line also calls for a number of new, innovative initiatives aimed to address aspects of law enforcement such as streamlined training programs and improving LEO’s access to both physical and mental healthcare. On the other side of the coin, it will address crime-related issues such as at-risk youth intervention, gang prevention, and victim/witness assistance programs.

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Gov Youngkin to Propose $10 Million Energy Innovation Fund STAFF REPORT LNNUSA.com

NORTON- On Friday, October 14th, Governor Youngkin announced that he plans to propose a new fund during the upcoming 2023 General Assembly session. If approved, that proposal would set aside $10 million in the Commonwealth’s budget as the Virginia Power Innovation Fund.

Innovation in the area of energy is a key component of the 2022 Virginia Energy Plan, which Governor Youngkin describes as an “all of the above” approach to providing energy to Virginians. The plan calls for exploration, development, and utilization of all potential forms of energy in an effort to meet Virginia’s energy needs. The monies in the fund would support research and development for nuclear and hydrogen energy sources, but the VPIF would also address energy storage issues and current emissions through storage battery development PHOTO: CHRISTIAN MARTINEZ/OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR and carbon capture.

Half of the proposed $10 million Governor Glenn Youngkin announces Energy Innovation investment in Norton, Virginia on October 14th, 2022. fund would be earmarked for nuclear research and development through nese and metallurgical coal necessary development as potential energy and underground mines contain billions the Virginia Nuclear Innovation Hub to successfully onshore industrial economic development sites. of gallons of water and naturally and fund grants for higher education “Today I am pleased to propose a $10 seep methane which can be captured supply chains and expand America’s institutions to study Small Modular battery manufacturing to support million investment in the upcoming and used to create hydrogen to heat Nuclear Reactor (SMR) technology, budget to turn Virginia into a leader homes, fuel industrial processes, and clean energy like wind and solar. This fund nuclear workforce development, in energy innovation,” said Governor wealth of energy resources is what generate electricity. and provide additional money for inspired the establishment of the Glenn Youngkin. “With technologies Carbon capture and utilization SMR site exploration. The Governor Energy DELTA Lab in Pound, Virginia, like carbon capture and utilization, technologies offer an opportunity to made the announcement at a reand resources like critical minerals, reduce carbon emissions by capturing which is a first-of-its-kind energy claimed mine site in Norton, Virginia technology testbed that will provide hydrogen, and nuclear, we will make CO2, storing it in abandoned mines in the heart of Southwest Virginia’s laboratories and scientific assistance Virginia the epicenter for reliable and and coal seams, and using it in coalfield region. The mine selected affordable energy innovation.” industrial and chemical processes like to promote energy innovation. is an example of a possible location Southwest Virginia is home to abunconcrete and paint manufacturing. for an SMR or other energy facility. dant energy resources in addition Southwest also has substantial deSouthwest Virginia includes hunposits of minerals critical to America’s to traditional energy sources like dreds of similar locations ready for domestic industry, including mangacoal and natural gas. Abandoned

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Saturday, October 22, 2022

DINWIDDIE ARREST REPORT

Heaven Leigh Rain Rotsolk, 27 years old of the 13000 block of Cox Road, Church Road, Virginia was arrested on October 7, 2022 for destruction of property.

William Wallace Pully, 27 years old of the 13000 block of Cox Road, Church Road, Virginia was arrested on October 7, 2022 for larceny.

James Lee Ellis, 28 years old of the 7500 block of Hunters Ridge Road, Prince George, Virginia was arrested on October 8, 2022 for domestic violence, threats of death or bodily injury to a person or member of his family; threats of death or bodily injury to persons on school property; threats of death or bodily injury to health care providers and strangulation of another.

Leonte Jamar James, 29 years old of the 1900 block of South Westchester Drive, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on October 8, 2022 for failure to comply with support obligation.

Travaughan Dimante Cooper, 24 years old of the 15000 block of Cox Road, Church Road, Virginia was arrested on October 8, 2022 for Pointing, holding, or brandishing firearm, air or gas operated weapon or object similar in appearance, shooting, stabbing, etc., with intent to maim, kill, etc., and reckless handling of firearms.

Dylan Thomas Saunders, 30 years old of the 6300 block of Anderson Mill Road, Church Road, Virginia was arrested on October 9, 2022 for use or display of firearm in committing felony and second degree murder.

Jamarye Marcel Scott, 27 years old of the 25000 block of Brunswick Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on October 9, 2022 for domestic assault and larceny.

Adm Lewis Andrews, 29 years old, reported homeless at the time of arrest, was arrested on October 10, 2022 for larceny.

Mia Karis Morgan, 18 years old of the 23000 block of River Road, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on October 11, 2022 for contempt by failing to appear in court.

Quinette Michelle White, 62 years old of the 26000 block of Smith Grove Road, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on October 12, 2022 for assault and battery.

Austin Blake Williams, 31 years old of the 25000 block of Grant Avenue, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on October 13, 2022 contempt by failing to appear in court, grand larceny and failure to comply with support obligation.

Carlos Elias Monzon Rodas, 31 years old of the 100 block of Jeanette Avenue, Inwood, New York was arrested on October 14, 2022 for contempt by failing to appear in court.

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H O P E W E L L P O L I C E AC T I V I T Y R E P O RT ON 10/10/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 600 BLK OF WINSTON CHURCHILL DR FOR A REPORTED VEHICLE CRASH. KNOWN OFFENDER WAS FOUND TO HAVE ASSAULTED VICTIM, CAUSING NON-THREATENING INJURIES, INTOXICATED WHILE DRIVING AND WAS ARRESTED. ON 10/16/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 500 BLK OF ELM ST FOR REPORTED SHOTS FIRED. UNKNOWN OFFENDER FIRED SHOTS, HITTING VICTIM AND CAUSING NON-LIFE THREATENING GRAZING WOUND. ON 10/13/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3900 BLK OF AUTUMN CT FOR A REPORTED ATTEMPTED BURGLARY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER DAMAGED RESIDENTIAL WINDOWS. NO ENTRY MADE, NOTHING STOLEN. ON 10/16/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2600 BLK OF BERRY ST FOR REPORTED LOITERING. KNOWN OFFENDER WAS FOUND TO BE WANTED AND IN POSSESSION OF NARCOTICS AND WAS ARRESTED. ON 10/10/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3500 BLK OF VIRGINIA ST FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE VEHICLE LICENSES PLATES. ON 10/10/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 700 BLK OF DAVISVILLE CT FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE DELIVERED PACKAGE FROM RESIDENCE.

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HOPEWELL POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME SUMMARY

ON 10/12/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO HEADQUARTERS FOR A REPORTED LARCENY THAT OCCURRED IN THE 1800 BLK OF NEW LINCOLN CIR. KNOWN OFFENDER STOLE CASH FROM RESIDENCE. CASH RETURNED. WARRANTS PENDING. ON 10/13/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2100 BLK OF TRENTON ST FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. OFFENDER STOLE WALLET FROM RESIDENCE. DEBIT CARD WAS ATTEMPTED TO BE USED FRAUDULENTLY ON 10/10/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3300 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. OFFENDER STOLE ALCOHOL FROM BUSINESS. ON 10/16/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 400 BLK OF S 21ST AVE FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES. ON 10/13/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 100 BLK OF E RANDOLPH RD FOR A REPORTED LARCENY THAT OCCURRED IN THE 3300 BLK OF SAINT CHARLES ST. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE INOPERABLE VEHICLE FROM OUTSIDE OF RESIDENCE. ON 10/14/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2300 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD FOR A REPORTED ROBBERY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED BUSINESS, BRANDISHED FIREARM, ATTEMPTED TO ASSAULT

EMPLOYEE, STOLE CASH FROM BUSINESS AND FLED. ON 10/10/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 900 BLK OF COLONIAL CORNER DR FOR A REPORTED INFORMATION CALL. VEHICLE WAS FOUND TO BE DISPLAYING A STOLEN LICENSE PLATE WHICH WAS RECOVERED. ON 10/10/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 300 BLK OF RED OAK DR FOR A REPORTED BURGLARY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER BROKE GARAGE WINDOW. NOTHING STOLEN. ON 10/14/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3900 BLK OF COURTHOUSE RD FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. OFFENDER DAMAGED BUSINESS DOOR. ON 10/16/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 100 BLK OF S 25TH AVE FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. UNKNOWN OFFENDER DAMAGED RESIDENTIAL DOOR. ON 10/10/2022, POLICE

RESPONDED TO THE 200 BLK OF WINSTON CHURCHILL DR FOR REPORTED SHOTS FIRED. KNOWN OFFENDER FIRED SHOTS, CAUSING NO REPORTED DAMAGES OR INJURIES. OFFENDER ARRESTED. ON 10/14/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1700 BLK OF WESTBROOK RD FOR REPORTED SHOTS FIRED. KNOWN OFFENDER FIRED SHOTS, CAUSING NO REPORTED DAMAGES OR INJURIES. OFFENDER ARRESTED. ON 10/16/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2300 BLK OF MAPLE ST FOR REPORTED SHOTS FIRED. KNOWN OFFENDER FIRED SHOTS, CAUSING NO REPORTED DAMAGES OR INJURIES. OFFENDER ARRESTED. ARRESTS ARRESTS FOR 10/10/2022 – 10/16/2022 WILL BE INCLUDED IN NEXT WEEK’S REPORT.

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P R I N C E G E O RG E C O U N T Y I N C I D E N T R E P O RT S 202210030002 Assault & Battery- Family Member ON 10/03/2022, OFFICERS RESPONDED TO THE 15000 BLK OF LOVING UNION ROAD FOR A REPORTED ASSAULT. KNOWN OFFENDER IDENTIFIED AND AN ARREST MADE.

REPORTED SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE. KNOWN OFFENDER IDENTIFIED AS HAVING A CONCEALED WEAPON. ARREST MADE.

202210030004 Fraud-Wire Fraud, Fraud-Hacking/ Computer Invasion ON 10/03/2022, POLICE RECEIVED REPORT OF FRAUD IN 4000 BLK OF ROTHERHAM CIRCLE. UNKNOWN OFFENDER HACKED INTO THE VICTIM’S COMPUTER AND ADVISED IF FUNDS WOULD BE SENT, THE COMPUTER WOULD BE UNLOCKED.

202210040005 Assault-Aggravated, Trespass of Real Property, Weapon Law Violations, Drug/Narcotic Violations ON 10/04/2022, OFFICERS RESPONDED TO THE 4000 BLK OF OUTLOOK DRIVE TO INVESTIGATE A SUSPICIOUS INCIDENT. KNOWN OFFENDER BRANDISHED A FIREARM AND FLED INTO THE WOODLINE. OFFENDER WAS LATER LOCATED AND ADVISED WAS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ILLEGAL NARCOTICS. ARREST MADE.

202210030008 Larceny-Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts ON 10/03/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 5200 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD FOR A LARCENY OF MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE VICTIM’S LICENSE PLATE.

202210040007 Assault-Simple ON 10/04/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 4800 BLK OF BAILEYS RIDGE LANE FOR A REPORT OF ASSAULT. INVESTIGATION DETERMINED THE ASSAULT TO BE UNFOUNDED.

202210040002 Larceny-Theft from Motor Vehicle ON 10/04/2022, POLICE RECEIVED INFORMATION REGARDING AN ATTEMPTED THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE IN THE 8000 BLK OF KILLDEER STREET. VEHICLE WAS LOCKED AND THE SUBJECT DID NOT GAIN ENTRY.

202210050003 Obstruction of Justice, Drug Equipment Violations ON 10/05/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 16500 BLK OF SUNNYBROOK ROAD FOR A WANTED SUBJECT. KNOWN OFFENDER ATTEMPTED TO RESIST ARREST. OFFENDER WAS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY WITHOUT INCIDENT. ARREST MADE.

202210040004 Weapon Law Violations ON 10/04/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 5000 BLK OF BAILEYS RIDGE ROAD FOR A

202210060010 Assault-Simple, Trespass of Real Property

ON 10/06/2022, OFFICERS RESPONDED TO THE 700 BLK OF JORDAN POINT ROAD FOR A REPORTED ASSAULT. KNOWN OFFENDER IDENTIFIED AND ARRESTED FOR SAME. 202210070001 Larceny-Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts ON 10/07/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 15600 BLK OF PROVIDENCE ROAD FOR LARECENY OF MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE VICTIM’S LICENSE PLATES OFF OF THE PARKED VEHICLE. 202210080004 Embezzlement ON 10/08/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 4500 BLK OF COUNTY DRIVE FOR AN EMBEZZLEMENT. KNOWN OFFENDER STOLE MONEY FROM THE BUSINESS BY FRAUDULENTLY LOADING GIFT CARDS. 202210100002 Vandalism ON 10/09/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO 13000 BLK OF SUNNYBROOK ROAD FOR A REPORTED A VANDALISM. KNOWN OFFENDER DAMAGED VICTIM’S TIRE ON PARKED VEHICLE. KYLE LUBKING AGE 32 202208220005 MIDLOTHIAN, VA ASSAULT & BATTERY REGINALD ALLEN AGE 33 202209280001

DISPUTANTA, VA ASSAULT & BATTERY OBSTRUCT JUSTICE/RESIST ARREST TYRONE GREEN JR AGE 20 202210040004 NORTH DINWIDDIE, VA CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPON -1ST OFFENSE BRIAN EDWARDS AGE 48 202210040006 DISPUTANTA, VA FALSE ID TO LE BRIAN WOODSON AGE 48 202210030002 DISPUTANTA, VA VIOLATE PROTECTIVE ORDER JAVON TAYLOR AGE 35 202203280009 PETERSBURG, VA POSSESS FIREARM WHILE IN POSSESSION OF DRUGS INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE SCH I/II CHRISTOPHER CUTRELL AGE 29 202210050003 RICHMOND, VA POSSESS, DISTRIBUTE CONTROLLED PARAPHERNALIA OBSTRUCT JUSTICE/RESIST ARREST GRAND LARCENY TAMPERING WITH VEHICLE THOMAS HUDSON III AGE 43 202210040005 NORTH PRINCE GEORGE, VA TRESPASSING BURGLARY

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FIREARM VIOLATION -SUBJECT TO PROTECTIVE ORDER BRANDISHING FIREARM

PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT GEORGE COUNTY POLICE D WEEKLY PRINCE HIGHLIGHTS WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS TRAVIS CARTER October 3, 2022 – October 9, 2022 AGE 44 October 3, 2022 – October 9, 20 202210060006  For the period October 3, 2022 – October 9, 2022 NORTH PRINCE GEORGE, VA  For theofperiod October 2022assigned – October 9, 2022 o 244 criminal and other types calls for service3,were HIT & RUN o 244 criminal and other types of calls for service were assigned o Total calls for service 472 DRIVING WITHOUT LICENSE o Total calls for service 472 PROHIBITED; PENALTIES Police Police DAMAGE 15 POH ACCIDENT PROPERTY DANIEL 15 ACCIDENT PROPERTY DAMAGE 11 63 DISABLED VEHICLE AGE 11 INFLUENCE DISABLED VEHICLE 202210060010 1 DRIVING UNDER THE RICHMOND, VA 1 DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE 3 FUNERAL ESCORT ASSAULT & BATTERY 3 DAMAGE FUNERAL ESCORT 3 HIT RUN PROPERTY 3 HIT RUN PROPERTY DAMAGE BRIAN10 WOODSON MVA WITH POSSIBLE INJURIES 10 MVA WITH POSSIBLE INJURIES 1 48 PARKING VIOLATION AGE 1 AGENCY PARKING VIOLATION 202210060009 4 PD ASSIST OTHER DISPUTANTA, VA 4 POLICE PD ASSIST OTHER AGENCY 20 PUBLIC SERVICE VIOLATE PROTECTIVE ORDER 20 PUBLIC SERVICE POLICE 14 RECKLESS DRIVING 14 RECKLESS DRIVING 3 KEATON TRAFFIC HAZARD WILLIAM 3 TRAFFIC HAZARD AGE 3 43 TRAFFIC LIGHT MALFUNCTION 202208300008 3 TRAFFIC LIGHT MALFUNCTION 98 TRAFFIC STOP RICHMOND, VA TRAFFIC STOP 186 Total98 FELONIOUS ASSAULT 186 Total

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Animal Services 1 3 21 9 1 1 5 1 42

Animal Services ANIMAL ABANDONED 1 ANIMAL ABANDONED ANIMAL AGGRESSIVE 3 ANIMAL AGGRESSIVE ANIMAL AT LARGE 21 ANIMAL AT LARGE ANIMAL CALL 9 ANIMAL CALL ANIMAL LIVESTOCK/HORSE CALL 1 ANIMAL LIVESTOCK/HORSE CALL ANIMAL NEGLECT/CRUELTY 1 ANIMAL NEGLECT/CRUELTY ANIMAL SICK/INJURED ANIMAL-CHECK 5WELFARE ANIMAL SICK/INJURED ANIMAL-CHECK WELFARE Total 1 42 Total

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Fugitives of the Week: 1998 | October 17, 2022

This week, the Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers program needs your help with locating the following two fugitives: For more fugitives, visit our website crimesolvers.net and hit the most wanted tab.

If you have seen one of these most wanted fugitives, call Crime Solvers (804) 748-0660, or use the p3Tips mobile app. We guarantee you will remain anonymous and could receive a cash reward up to $5,000.

You can like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @ CrimesolversCCH. I am Det. Baldwin with the Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers and these are your Fugitives of the Week.

“Take the Time to Solve the Crime.”

Preston Jeremy Long is wanted for Felony Assault, Assault & Battery on a Police Officer, Eluding Police, and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Long, 32, is a 6-foot3-inch-tall black male who weighs 180 lbs.

Long has brown eyes and black hair.

Thomas C. Obrien is wanted for Credit Card Theft and Grand Larceny. Obrien, 50, is a 5-foot-11-inch-tall white male who weighs 160 lbs. Obrien has green eyes and brown hair.

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1998 | October 17, 2022

This week, the Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers program needs your help to solve a breaking and entering.

On Sept. 20, 2022, around 3:06 p.m., two unknown male suspects entered the garage of a residence in the 6000 block of Walmsley Boulevard in Chesterfield County. Once inside, the suspects stole a lawnmower and a pipe bender from the victim’s yard and garage. The total value of the stolen items was over $3,000. Video obtained in this incident shows what appears to be two white or Hispanic males, one wearing a black shirt and white ballcap and the other wearing a white shirt with black ballcap.

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.

You can like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @CrimesolversCCH. I am Det. Baldwin with the Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers, and this is your crime of the week.

“Take the Time to Solve the Crime.”

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HONESTY AND INTEGRITY SENATOR FRANK RUFF

15TH SENATE DISTRICT These two assets - honesty and integrity - are the cornerstone of all relationships. Family, friendships, business interactions, and politics alike depend on each party being honest in the relationship. Integrity is built on the knowledge that those in which you deal with believe you will tell them the truth and will not withhold facts that are important to your decision-making process.

Without these attributes, marriages fail, children and parents are alienated from each other, friends are

offended and drift away.

Customers no longer do business where they believe they have been short changed in quality or value for their money.

Most reasonable people are willing to cautiously assume these qualities in interactions until others prove to be unreliable. Over time, as relations grow, true trust develops or are proven unworthy.

Political World

Those of us that are involved in the political process understand that for the public and voters to trust us we must consistently act and speak honestly and, in turn, act with the utmost integrity as we serve our constituents.

Often candidates make promises in campaigns.

Sometimes they are suc-

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cessful, other times they are not. Voters accept and understand that. However, when the promise is made and no attempt is made to accomplish that goal, voters remember. They no longer trust that their representative has the honesty and integrity expected.

Mayorkas

With this thought in mind, it fascinates me that officials in Washington have been ignoring this reality. They are saying things that are probably false. Consider the news this week that Secretary of Homeland Security Mayorkas was clearly informed that mounted border agents had not whipped illegally crossing aliens. After a briefing that ‘his’ employees had beaten no one; he told the national media differently. In his speech, he

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accused agents of systemic racism despite knowing that was a false statement. He directly lied to the American people for political gain.

Harris

Vice President Harris has acted in ways that few could or should have faith in her honesty and integrity. After being appointed

by President Biden as the ‘border czar’, she never took the time to go to the border to see for herself the situation firsthand that she was expected to solve.

When questioned on national media about that, she responded that she had been to the border. The reporter corrected her saying, “you have not been to the border”. Her response was to deflect the conversation by saying, “I’ve never been to Europe either”.

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More recently, the Vice President has clearly stated that the border is secure and an administration priority. She seems to not know that news crews have hours of news clips of aliens crossing the unsecure borders night and day.

She has said this in the face of numerous cases of deaths in the back of trucks, drowning crossing the Rio Grande, and dying in the rough terrain along the border.

The Vice President seems

unaware of the illegal drugs that are coming across the border by drug ‘mules’.

Drugs that are costing American lives by overdoses and by drug gangs fighting over turf in many of our cities. Polls show that few have trust in her integrity.

Biden

President Biden’s poll numbers have fallen to historic lows because few believe anything he says.

The fact is most every time he speaks, he says things that are clearly false.

Most recently, he told the media that the reason he ran for President was to

bring down inflation. Ignore for a minute that when he first announced he was running to be President it was because of the confrontation between over passionate zealots on the right and left that clashed in Charlottesville in 2017.

On the issue of inflation, the country was experiencing an average 0% inflation during the previous administration. Now we are seeing inflation of 8% overall but far more in food and energy costs.

Regrettably, it appears that many of the things that the President says are

simply things that others have written for him to say.

His handlers are not doing anything to restore his lost integrity.

As we move closer to election day, it is important for every voter to look closely at candidates and select the candidate who means what they say, not simply saying what is needed to be elected. Honesty and integrity matter!

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Helping Teens Develop Financial Literacy a number of years – typically 15-30 – via a series of regular payments that are divided into principal (the money originally borrowed) and interest with the property serving as security.

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Developing financial knowledge and effective money management habits are important stepping stones for teenagers to become financially stable adults who aspire to build assets and achieve personal goals.

For example, most teens (88%) would like to own a home someday, according to a survey conducted by Wakefield Research on behalf of Junior Achievement USA and Fannie Mae. The survey of 1,000 teens ages 13-17 in the United States found most (85%) believe “owning a home” is part of “the good life,” compared to nearly as many adults (87%). However, fewer than half (45%) could correctly identify the definition of a home mortgage and 76% said they lacked clear understanding of credit scores.

“There’s been this theme that younger Americans aren’t interested in homeownership, but the results of this survey contradict that assumption,” said Jack E. Kosakowski, president and CEO of Junior Achievement USA. “Teens appear interested in owning a home someday but seem to realize they need more information on how to do it.”

To help teens gain a better understanding of financial decisions they’ll face in

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adulthood, consider these common terms.

Credit Score While nearly all teens (96%) believe credit scores play an important role in the ability to purchase a home, approximately 3 in 4 (76%) said they understood credit scores only “somewhat,” “a little” or “not at all.” A credit score is a number from 300-850 based on a number of factors, including credit history, open accounts, total debt, repayment history and more.

Lenders use credit scores to evaluate a person’s ability to repay loans.

A person’s credit score may also determine the size of a down payment needed when purchasing a smartphone or home, or the deposit needed for renting property or obtaining utilities and may impact interest rates and credit

limits on credit cards. Generally, scores below 620 may require paying a higher rate, a shorter repayment term or a co-signer. Scores of 700 or higher are considered more favorable to creditors and may result in lower interest rates while scores higher than 800 typically provide the most benefits to consumers.

Mortgage While a slight majority of white teens (52%) correctly identified the definition of a mortgage, only around a quarter (26%) of Black teens and fewer than half (41%) of Hispanic or Latino teens could do so. A mortgage is a type of loan used to purchase or maintain a home, land or other types of real estate. The borrower makes a down payment for a portion of the purchase price then borrows the rest from a lender. The borrower then repays the lender over

Nearly all teens surveyed (97%) thought it would be helpful if schools offered lessons that explained homeownership, including mortgages. In response, Fannie Mae is supporting the development and deployment of Junior Achievement learning experiences for thousands of students annually in various age groups by integrating relevant content from its HomeView homeownership course materials and resources, which are designed with first-time homebuyers in mind.

“Young people today are the homebuyers of tomorrow,” said Jeffery Hayward, executive vice president and chief administrative officer, Fannie Mae. “By providing them access to quality, foundational education now, Fannie Mae and Junior Achievement are helping these future homeowners prepare for the mortgage and home buying process when they’re ready to take that step.”

Visit ja.org for more tips and information to help teens improve their financial knowledge and reach their goals.

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Spooky Snacks that Make Halloween Pop FAMILY FEATURES

From watching scary movies to dressing up as ghouls and goblins, spooky season means it’s time to pop up your loved ones’ favorite snacks for a ghostly good time. Before heading out to trick-or-treat, gather your

minions in the kitchen for some family-friendly fun crafting these haunting yet tasty treats.

Throughout October, you can honor National Popcorn Poppin’ Month with eerie, delicious eats like Spooky Popcorn Spider Web, Green Halloween Zombies, Witchy

Popcorn Balls and Popcorn Caramel Apples that add festive fun to the Halloween excitement.

As a perfect ingredient in treats of all types, popcorn is beloved for its seed-tosnack simplicity as a nonGMO, vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free snack that’s natu-

rally low in fat and calories.

Add in its irresistible smell, taste and versatility, and it’s easy to see why it pairs so well with spooky celebrations.

Find more Halloween treats at popcorn.org.

SPOOKY POPCORN SPIDER WEB

YIELD: 1 SPIDER WEB

Ingredients • 1/4 cup butter • 8 cups mini marshmallows, divided • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract • 9 cups popped popcorn, divided • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided • black string licorice • candy eyes

Directions 1. Line round pizza pan with parchment paper; set aside. In large saucepan over low heat, melt butter; stir in 5 cups marshmallows, stirring constantly, 3-4 minutes, or until completely melted. Stir in vanilla. Remove from heat. Stir in 8 cups popcorn until coated. Spread onto prepared pizza pan in irregular round shape, about 1-inch thick,

to resemble spider web. Refrigerate about 15 minutes, or until firm.

2. In microwave, melt remaining marshmallows about 20 seconds, or until melted. Using spatula, string strands of melted marshmallow over popcorn spider web to create cobweb effect.

3. In heatproof bowl set over saucepan of hot (not boiling) water, melt 3/4 cup chocolate

chips; cool slightly. In large bowl of remaining popcorn, pour chocolate over popcorn, folding gently to coat. Spread mixture on waxed paper-lined baking sheet, separating into eight small clusters. Affix two candy eyes to each popcorn cluster. Refrigerate 10-15 minutes, or until set.

4. Melt remaining chocolate chips. Cut licorice into 1-inch lengths. Using small spoon, dab

circles of chocolate onto spider web. Affix chocolate-coated popcorn onto chocolate circles.

Affix licorice lengths to chocolate popcorn clusters to resemble spider legs.

5. Refrigerate 15 minutes, or until set. To serve, cut into smaller pieces.

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JoAnne Simmons

October 15, 1943 - October 19, 2022

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JoAnne Simmons of Prince George, Virginia passed away on Oct 19, 2022. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read at

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Joann Mayle

Barbara Pauline Smith

On October 15, 2022, Joann “Eiya” Mayle, of Hopewell, Virginia, passed away with her loving husband of 57 years, by her side.

Her love will live on in the hearts of those surviving, her husband, Charles Mayle; sons, Charles W. Mayle and Michael Mayle Sr.; and grandchildren, Kelsey and Michael Mayle. Preceded in death by her parents, Charles Helfer and Norma Applegarth Helfer.

As well as her three brothers, and five sisters.

Retired from JCPenney, she sought out new experiences through traveling. She cherished every moment spent with those she loved, and could move mountains with her sheer stubbornness. Private services were held.

Online condolences may be registered at jtmorriss.com.

Barbara Pauline Smith, 81, of Chesterfield VA, passed away in her sleep on October 15, 2022. Born on September 28, 1941, she spent time growing up in Texas and graduated High School in Oxford, MA. She spent her career in healthcare, assisting those with special needs. She enjoyed spending time with family and reading. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah Soper; and her husband of 50 years, Robert Dennis Smith. Barbara was a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother and Gigi. She is survived by her daughters Suzanne Howard (Danny) and Robin Trevor (Mike); her son, Jimmy Rosseel; her grandchildren, Ashley, Allison, David, Brianna, Christopher, Jay and Keith; and her great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Parker and Mila. All services will be private.

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

Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

May 29, 1946 - October 16, 2022

Clarence E. Mitchell Jr., 83, originally of Hopewell, Virginia, passed away on October 18, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence E. Mitchell Sr. and Beulah Mitchell and his brother, Michael R. Mitchell. Clarence was an aerospace engiRuby Doyle Dudley neer. He is survived by his sister, Brenda D. June 18, 1930 - October 16, 2022 Mitchell; niece, Mary H. Mitchell; and cousin, Pat Bradshaw. The family will receive friends Ruby Doyle Dudley, on Thursday, November 3, 2022 from 10-11 92, of Petersburg, AM at J.T. Morriss & Son - Hopewell, 820 W. passed away on Broadway Avenue, where a funeral service will Sunday, October 16, take place in the chapel at 11 AM. Interment 2022. She was the will follow the service at Southlawn Memorial daughter of the late Park. Online condolences may be conveyed to William H. Doyle the family at www.jtmorriss.com. and Lalla Whitby Doyle. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Floyd A. Dudley, Sr.; and brothers, Herman Landy Aldridge Emory, Jr. Doyle, Snookie Doyle and his wife, Purnetta, September 18, 1938 - October 14, 2022 and Jimmy Doyle.

She is survived by her sons, Floyd Dudley, Jr. Landy Aldridge and his wife, Judy, and David Dudley and his Emory, Jr., 84, wife, Sharon; granddaughter whom she raised of Hopewell, VA, like a daughter, Shannon Lunsford and her passed away on husband, Mick; great-grandchildren, CamFriday, October 14, ryn, Cayden, and Brooklyn; and sister-in-law, 2022. He faithfully Virginia Doyle. served his country A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on in the United States Friday, October 21, 2022, at Southlawn MemoNavy. A graveside rial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contrifuneral service with military honors will be butions may be donated to Crater Community held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 20, Hospice, 3916 S. Crater Rd., Petersburg, VA 2022, at Merchant’s Hope Memorial Gardens, 23805. Condolences may be registered at Prince George, VA. The family is being served www.jtmorriss.com. by the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com

September 28, 1941 - October 15, 2022

Ronnie Curtis Sheppard

January 26, 1940 - October 14, 2022 Ronnie Sheppard, 82, of Chesterfield, VA, died October 14, 2022. He was the son of Russell Sheppard and Delpha Carr. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Peggy Sheppard; daughters, Ronda Morrison and her husband, Richard Morrison, Jr., of Virginia Beach and Shauna Harcum and her husband, H.O. Harcum, of Lanexa; grandchildren, James Woodard, Jr., Jennifer Harvey, Taylor Harcum, Andrew Harcum, Carrie Anne Petitt, Abby Harcum, Caleb Harcum, Seth Harcum; great-grandchildren, Ariyanna Galbraith, Colleen Leahy, and Aidan Harcum; as well as several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted at 3:00p.m., Friday, October 21, 2022, at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the Sheppard family request you take your family to dinner and enjoy time together.

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Preston Carney Bain, II

Brian Luke Burijon

Preston Carney Bain II, 66, a loving husband, wonderful father and grandfather, passed away peacefully, Saturday, October 15, 2022, after a long battle with leukemia. Preston was born on September 25, 1956, to Warren Carney Bain and Nancy Birdsall Bain. He was a lifelong resident of Dinwiddie County and a member of Old Hickory Hunt Club. As a third generation farmer, his passions were farming alongside his son, Daniel, brother Chip, and his two nephews, Hatcher and Carson, spending weekends on the James River enjoying time with family and his boat, whether it be fishing or just cruising, and hunting in a tree stand or at the hunt club with his friends.

He is survived by his loving wife, Donna H. Bain; a daughter, Lindsay Johnson and her husband, Thad; a son, Preston “Daniel” Bain and his wife, Christina; three grandchildren, Kinsley Marie Bain, Preston “Colby” Bain, and Savannah E. Johnson; his mother, Nancy B. Bain; a brother, Warren B. “Chip” Bain and his wife, Cindy; one sister, Sara Bain; his father and mother-in-law, Charles and Shirley Harrison; two aunts that are very special to him, Gwendolyn B. Carter and Peggy C. Bain; cousins, Carole Gwen Carter and Samuel Preston Bain; nephews and nieces, Hatcher Paul Bain, Warren Carson Bain, Jacob Warren Bain and his wife, Tina, and Jessica Elmore and her husband, Jon; and other nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 24, 2022 at Smyrna Baptist Church, 18971 Carson Rd., Dinwiddie, VA 23841, with the Rev. Dr. Robert Rowland, officiating. Interment will follow at the Bain Family Cemetery, Dinwiddie, VA. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the church. The family is being served by the Dinwiddie Chapel of J.T. Morriss Son Funeral Home. Flowers are welcome, or contributions may be made to the Leukemia Society in memory of Preston C. Bain, II. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com

Brian (“Luke” to his family) went fishing with his heavenly father on Saturday, October 15, 2022.

He caught so many fish, and the waters were so beautiful, that he decided to stay. It’s the happiest and most peaceful he has felt in a long time. This will last forever.

Brian “Luke” was a man of many talents and gifts - more than his share. He was uniquely intelligent, charming, charismatic, handsome, strong, athletic, musically talented and had the best sense of humor! He was able to excel at whatever he chose to do. He especially enjoyed cooking and had a talent rivaling trained chefs. His vast vocational experience was a testimony to his adaptation and ability to learn new skills very quickly. Though unable to do much traveling, he likely had as much life experience in his short years as many would have in a lifetime. He was content with a simple life as well, like camping or fishing and just enjoying nature. Or just listening to music, which was a passion. He especially enjoyed being by any body of water and dreamed of sailing.

Brian “Luke” valued his family and especially enjoyed time playing with and educating his niece and nephews. They loved “Uncle Luke” and could hardly wait for him to come visit. He kept close to his sisters, who would always root for him and cheer him on. Even if he was gone for long periods of time, he always stayed in touch with his parents - especially his mom who never ever gave up on his potential, communicated with him daily if able, and always gave unconditional love. His father was more quietly proud of the man he had become.

We will miss his special place in the family. We will miss his commanding attention, though this was not ever his intention. He is survived by his loving mother, Bonnie Markham Ernest; his father, Brian Burijon; his sisters, Bethany Ingram and Lydia Burijon; as well as a niece and two nephews.

He has no more struggles. No more troubles. No more afflictions. No more distractions nor yearnings not yet achieved. He is much at peace at the throne room of GOD. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Interment will be private. Flowers are welcomed but donations can be made in his honor to: New Life for Adults and Youth; website is newlife. center.

“For God so love the world, that he gave his ONLY SON, that whoever believes in Him, shall not die, but have eternal life.”

September 25, 1956 - October 15, 2022

February 21, 1992 - October 15, 2022

John Calvin Lingerfelt

May 13, 1939 - October 14, 2022 John Calvin Lingerfelt, 83, a lifelong resident of DeWitt, VA died on October 14, 2022. Known as “Bud” or “Bubby” to family and friends, he was born to the late John Pinkney and Louise Hudgins Lingerfelt on May 13, 1939; and was also preceded in death by his sister, Florence Marie Plank; and one infant brother. Bud worked for many years at Nolde Bakery in Petersburg and was a tobacco farmer. He enjoyed raising animals on the farm, hunting, watching westerns on TV, and listening to bluegrass music. Bud was a member of Rocky Run United Methodist Church, Rocky Run Ruritan Club, and Rocky Run Hunt Club. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Frances Lingerfelt; his three children and their spouses, John Lingerfelt Jr. (Debbie), Wayne Lingerfelt (Cathy) and Karen Turner (Brad); two grandchildren, Lindsay Barnes (Jason) and Ryan Lingerfelt, two great-grandchildren, Berkleigh and Heath Barnes and one sister, Mary Lou Childrey (Enzie). A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Rocky Run United Methodist Church Cemetery. An open visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at the Dinwiddie Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Dinwiddie Volunteer Fire and E.M.S., P.O. Box 181, Dinwiddie, VA 23841. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com

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December 9, 1944 - October 13, 2022

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May 18, 1936 - October 13, 2022

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Trina Mae-Arrington Broce

August 19, 1957 - October 12, 2022

Collett, G. “TerTrina Mae Arry” born May 18, rington-Broce, 1936 to Gilbert 65, of Hopewell, and Lillian Collett passed away of Petersburg, Va, on Wednesday, died on October October 12, 2022.

13, 2022.

She was preceded He was a resiin death by her dent of Colonial father, Homer Hill; Heights, Virginia. He graduated from mother, Jean Hill; and brother, Ricky Joe Petersburg High School, and attended Ran- Hill. Trina worked for Allied Chemical when dolph Macon College for two years. she was younger, then worked as an assisWell known in the Petersburg area for his tant district manager for Securitas Security restaurants “The Pack Horse” AKA “Teruntil health issues left her disabled. She ry’s” on Crater Road, and the Crescent was active in AA for many years, where she Lodge in Prince George. enjoyed sharing her recovery with others.

He was also a bail bondsman for over 38 Trina is survived by her husband of 33 years, and a member of the POGOS. years, Jeffrey C. Broce; daughter, Candida Terry always made an impeccable appearDawn Arrington-Sebera (Brad); grandsons, ance and was a true southern gentleman.

Jesse Ward and Sean Ward; brother, Wesley He is survived by his true love, his wife, Hill (Brenda), of Hopewell; sister, Debbie Kathee Bell Collett, whom he married on Vick (Jerry) of Disputanta; and multiple October 27, 1978; his very devoted daughnieces and nephews. The family will reter, Marikaye Pond, of Chester, Va; and his ceive friends at J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral beloved grandsons, John Pond, and wife, Home - Hopewell Chapel, 820 W. Broadway Lauren, of Ruckersville, Va and James Avenue, where a funeral service will take Pond, a JMU student and resident of ChesLois Wilson Nearing place on Monday, October 17, 2022, at 3PM. ter. His grandsons were his pride and joy in In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions March 27, 1932 - October 12, 2022 life. are welcome to a charity of choice. Online A graveside service will be held at Blandford condolences may be conveyed to the family Lois Wilson NearCemetery, 319 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, at www.jtmorriss.com ing, 90, of Benton, on Monday, October 17 at 1 PM. MemoA graveside service will take place on Kentucky passed Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 11:00 am away on Wednesday, rial contributions may be made to Crater Community Hospice, 3916 S. Crater Road, at Appomattox Cemetery. Condolences may October 12, 2022.

Petersburg, Va 23805. J.T. Morriss & Son be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Born in WashingFuneral Home - Petersburg Chapel is hanton, DC, she was the daughter of the dling funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be conveyed to late, Harvey and Bessie Wilson; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Bruce D. Nearing; one son, Josephine Taylor Fauber Robbie Nearing; and a daughter, Janice Nearing. Mrs. Nearing was a lighthearted lady with March 12, 1945 - October 17, 2022 a silly sense of humor. She will be remembered Josephine T. Fauber 77, of Colonial Heights, passed away Monday, by her family as a loving and devoted wife, October 17, 2022, at the Richmond Community Hospice House. She mother, and grandmother. She is survived by was born March 12, 1945, to the late Willie Macon and Mary Jessie her son, Scott Nearing (Sandra); a daughter, Taylor and was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Robert Ann Beaty (Kenny); four grandchildren, Brian, Lewis Fauber Sr.; and granddaughter, McKayla Skinner. She is surAnthony, Jason and Melissa; and a brother, vived by her children, Bobbie Jo Shoaf, Robert Lewis Fauber Jr. and Bruce Wilson. A funeral service will be held wife, Bobbie Jean, and Roberta Lynn Krause and husband, Thomas; at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 21, 2022, at grandchildren, Belinda June Stevens and husband, T.J., Brandon JefSunset Memorial Park, Chester, VA. The family frey Shoaf, Lauren Shae Wolfrey, Justin Lucas Skinner and husband, will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 Hai, Savannah Leigh Skinner, Sierra Logan Skinner, Noah Thomas Krause; Jeffrey Lewis Faup.m. on Thursday, October 21, 2022, at the ber and wife, Brittany, and Brian Andrew Fauber, great-grandchildren, Lillian Grace Stevens, Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Condolences may be registered at www. Brady Jonathan Stevens, and Nevaeh Ivy Skinner; brothers, James Taylor and wife, Mary, and Lloyd Taylor and wife, Virginia; sisters, Shirley Callis and husband, Tommy and Gladys Prince; jtmorriss.com and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2022 in the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 2033 Boulevard Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. Interment will follow in Bermuda Memorial Park, Enon, Virginia. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Wednesday, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be registered at www. ealvinsmall.com.

Colleen Ryan Killin, 77, of Chesterfield, passed away peacefully after a long illness on October 13, 2022. She entered into this world on December 9, 1944, in Peoria, Illinois. Colleen is formerly of Miami, Florida and Tucson, Arizona.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Catherine Ryan. She is survived by her three loving children, Marianne Killin, Lawrence Killin, Jr., and Kevin Killin (Rachel); and three grandchildren, Katie Killin-Cheney, Connor Killin, and Faith Killin; and a host of nieces and nephews. She loved being surrounded by her family, her cats, and going to KOS band concerts. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. A celebration of life will be held in upcoming days.

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Mary Straccioni Esposito

November 22, 1933 - October 12, 2022 Mary S. Esposito, age 88, took off on her joyful journey to rejoin her beloved husband, Mario F. Esposito, at high noon on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 - exactly 22 years to the day after he departed at the age of 68 on October 12, 2000.

Mary was predeceased by her father, Dino F. Straccioni; mother, Catherine F. Straccioni; and, most recently, her twin sister Angela S. Perrin, who left to join her husband, Cecil E. Perrin, on July 29, 2022. Angela and Mary, co-head cheerleaders in the glory days of mid-century Hopewell High School, had the distinction of being twins born on different days: Angela, a Scorpio, was born a few minutes before midnight on November 21, 1933, while Mary, a Sagittarius, followed a few minutes after midnight on November 22.

Mary is survived by her two devoted younger sisters, Hilda R. Straccioni and Michelle L. Straccioni. She is held in loving memory by her son, Mark M. Esposito (Suzanne Daley Esposito); and grandsons, Mark F. Esposito (Brittany Simmonds Esposito) and David A. Esposito. Among Mark’s most cherished memories of his mother are the big spaghetti dinners she would whip up for his entire high school football team. Seeing Mary off on her journey was her devoted daughter, Autumn E. Bedwell Henschel (Piers Henschel), who was and always will be Mary’s “Baby Autumn.” Her granddaughters, Mary K. Bedwell and Erika L. Bedwell Stephenson (Chase Stephenson), will always cherish the memory of their beloved “Amu.” After their graduation from Hopewell High School, Mary and Angela attended Richmond Polytechnic Institute or RPI, now known as VCU; both girls ultimately heard and heeded the call of the family businesses: Lakewood Supper Club (where Mary met Mario, stationed at Fort Lee during the Korean War) and Virginia Meat Market, where she could be found cutting meat, mentoring countless young apprentice meat cutters, and serving customers with a smile from behind the meat counter for over 50 years.

Of the four hard-working “Straccioni Girls,” as they were called, Mary was known as the feisty, athletic, and artistic one with a heart of gold. She valued people for what they were, not for what they had. “I don’t know much,” she would say overmodestly, “but I know people.” To those people who were lucky enough to know Mary, to know her was to love her. Her children and grandchildren will be forever grateful for the love, stability, joy, and wisdom - and countless Sunday dinners - that Mary brought into their lives.

A graveside service will take place on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 11:00 am at Appomattox Cemetery. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

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Weldon H. “Herb” Peterson Jr. October 12, 1957 - October 17, 2022

Weldon H. “Herb” Peterson Jr., 65, of Chesterfield passed away October 17, 2022.

He was born in Petersburg on October 12, 1957 and was preceded in death by his father, Weldon H. “Pete” Peterson Sr. Herb was a member of Beulah United Methodist Church and served as an IT Specialist for the USDA for nearly 35 years. He was an avid fan of University of Virginia sports, especially basketball, and he enjoyed playing golf at Meadowbrook Country Club. Above all, he was a devoted father and husband and there was nothing he cherished more than spending time with his family. He is survived by his mother, Joan Peterson; wife of 35 years, Joanna Peterson; children, Russell (Caroline), Alison and Katherine Peterson; sister, Lisa Peterson; brother, Dan Peterson and many special cousins. A celebration of life will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, October 28, 2022 at Meadowbrook Country Club, 3700 Cogbill Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross (redcross. org/donate) or to Feed More (feedmore.org/ donate). Online condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

Gladys Cadger Mullett

December 24, 1933 - October 17, 2022 Gladys Cadger Mullett, 88, of Colonial Heights passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, October 17, 2022 at her residence. Born December 24, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Kate Cadger, and was also preceded in death by her stepdaughter, Tina Dodson; and siblings, Shirley Robinson, Phyllis Swing, and Julian Cadger.

Gladys was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Colonial Heights for over 50 years. She was a teacher’s aide, who worked originally for Floral M. Hill Elementary School and later at Tussing Elementary, where she retired after 20 years of dedicated service.

She loved shopping and all things frogs, but most of all, she cherished the time she was able to spend with her beloved family, especially her favorite great-grandson, Jonathen Burton, Jr. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 49 years, Kenneth Wayne Mullett; two grandchildren, Ashely Burton and Nicole Dodson; beloved great-grandson, Jonathen Burton, Jr.; sister, Mary Cadger; brother-in-law, Kenneth Robinson; and other extended family members.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 24, 2022 at Calvary Baptist Church, 17001 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Colonial Heights, VA 23834. Interment will follow in Bermuda Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Monday from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. at church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund. Online condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

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Mark Wade Archer Jr.

December 20, 1988 - October 16, 2022 Mark Wade Archer Jr. “Bootie”, 33, of Disputanta, Virginia passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 16, 2022. He was born on December 20, 1988 in Peters-

Karen Fay Stewart

January 28, 1961 - October 16, 2022

Karen Fay Stewart, 61, of Colonial Heights passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at her residence. She was the daughter of Brenda May Hathcock and the burg, Virginia. late Ernest Williams. She was also preceded in He is preceded in death by his grandpardeath by her maternal grandparents, Ernest ents, Hoover Archer, Sr. and Wavey Archer; and Deita Welder; her paternal grandparents, nanny Jeanne (Ritchie); nanny, Barbara Charles and Lola Williams; stepfathers; Harold Haulsee; and stepdad, Scott Giordano.

“Pop” Allen and Ray Hathcock; and uncle, Mark was an avid fisherman and hunter, David Welder. was a jack of all trades, loved to play baseKaren worked for as a security guard for Secuball, and was a great cook. He was a loving ritas Security Services U.S.A. Inc., Richmond, father, son, brother, friend and loved spend- Virginia. ing time with his family and friends. He was She is survived by her husband, David Ray known for being the “life of the party” and Stewart; mother, Brenda Hathcock; aunt, Phyllis Sterling and husband Sam; uncle, Gerald had never met a stranger. The girls were Welder and wife, Dianne; brother-in-law, Sam always crazy about him. Mark was caring, kind and funny and will be missed immense- Stewart; two sister’s-in-laws, Elaine Seely ly by all who knew him. and Laura Ghaffi; and numerous nieces and He is survived by his wife, Crissy Archer nephews. and their children, Harmony, Savannah and A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m.

Mark III; his son, Adam and his mother, Les- on Friday, October 21, 2022 at Berean Baptist lie; his son, Levi and his mother, Becky; his Church, 2914 Cogbill Road, Richmond, Virginparents, Mark Wade Archer Sr. and his wife, ia 23234. The family will receive friends one hour before the service on Friday from 12:00 Donna and Martha Ritchie Woodfin and - 1:00 p.m. at the church In lieu of flowers, her husband, Lonnie; his brother, Benjamin (Jennifer); his sister, Shannon; special contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA. friends, Danny Smith, Ben Underwood and 22116-7023. Funeral arrangements are being Richard Walker and lots of aunts, uncles, handled by the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. cousins, and friends.

Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, A memorial service will be held at 1:00p.m.

2033 Boulevard. Online Condolences may be on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at the registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard Colonial Heights, Virginia, 23834.

Interment will be private. The family will re- Rose W. Gibbs November 17, 1949 - October 19, 2022 ceive extended family members and friends immediately after the service at the FraMs. Rose W. Gibbs ternal Order of Eagles club, 235 Franklin of Dinwiddie, deStreet Petersburg, Virginia 23803. In lieu parted this life on of flowers, memorial contributions may be October 19, 2022 at made in Mark’s honor to a substance abuse her residence. J.M. recovery center of your choosing.

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

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Carroll Scott Deadmon

December 24, 1935 - October 14, 2022 Mrs. Carroll Scott Deadmon, 86, of Prince George, Virginia, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022. She was preceded in death by her lifelong husband, Robert L. Deadmon, Sr. in 2011. She was the daughter of the late Herbert E. Scott and Claudia P. Arnold.

Mrs. Deadmon was a member of Monumental Baptist Church of Petersburg, Virginia, the AARP – Chapter 1399, and the Country Club of Petersburg. She retired from Thacker Hardware Company as an office manager and bookkeeper. Carroll also loved to read, play tennis, go dancing, spend time at the beach, and loved her family immensely.

She is survived by her children, Cynthia D. Moon (David), James Scott Deadmon, and Robert L. Deadmon, Jr,; grandchildren, David W. Moon II (Michelle), Christina M. Bain (Daniel), Jeremiah Deadmon (Shawna), and Zachary Deadmon (Heather); great-grandchildren, Madelyn Moon, Marley Moon, Kinsley Bain, Colby Bain, and Ashlynn Deadmon; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at the Crater Road Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 3935 S. Crater Road Petersburg, Virginia 23805. The family will receive friends one hour prior from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home for a memorial visitation.

Interment will be private at Blandford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association - Greater Richmond Chapter, https://www.alz. org/grva/donate

Melvin O. Jackson

June 25, 1961 - October 18, 2022

Mr. Melvin O. Jackson of Petersburg, departed this life on October 18, 2022 at his residence. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874. com.

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Saturday, October 22, 2022

Barbara Jean Knight

Robert F. “Bobby” Lundy

With heavy hearts we must say our final goodbyes to Barbara Jean Knight “Mimi”, who passed on Monday, October 10, 2022, after 93 years and 11 months. She was born on November 12, 1928, in Meridian, Mississippi, to the late Ernest Brown and Maudie Elizabeth Brown (Crabtree). She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Knight; her son, Jack A. Knight; and her great-grandchild, Bryce Ferguson.

She was an extraordinary mother, a beloved grandmother, a great-grandmother as well as a great-great-grandma, whom of which instilled values, morals, and grit into multiple generations of our family throughout the years we spent with her. Her love is forever, but her spirit will be missed. Mimi was the Matriarchal Rock of the Family, the go-to, fix all, she could mend hearts or hurt feelings with unbiased opinions- but she was always “real” and leaves a legacy of strong willed, opinionated, and rock-solid bloodline that will honor her memory to the end of time. For this our family offers thanks to her for everything she did for each one of us, and thanks to God for allowing her to touch us in this way and have this time with her.

Goodbye to our Matriarch, Our Momma, Our Mimi…

Barbara was a longtime night manager at Harrison’s Supermarket in Dinwiddie County, Virginia.

She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Nugent and husband, Kenny; son, Donald Knight; grandchildren, Joshua Curtis and wife, Tiffany, Shannon Hollowell and husband, Thomas, Amy Lockhart, and Sabrina Curtis; great-grandchildren, Matthew, Tyler, Andrew, Destiny and husband, Blake, Jachai and wife, Marissa, Makala, Melody, Ian, Isabella, Austin, Sam, and Makayla Jean; great-great-grandchildren, Nevaeh, Neriah, Nalaya, Brantley, Leland, Aubrey, Cambri, and Caydon; very special and beloved friend, Pauline Clay; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at the Crater Road Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 3935 S. Crater Road Petersburg, Virginia 23805. Interment will follow the visitation in Southlawn Memorial Park, 1911 Birdsong Road S. Prince George, Virginia 23805.

Mr. Robert F. “Bobby” Lundy formerly of 1132 Hawk Street, Petersburg, departed this life on October 18, 2022 in La Mesa, CA. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 7328911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

November 12, 1928 - October 10, 2022

October 18, 2022

Betty R. Aigbokhaevbo

July 8, 1950 - October 17, 2022 Ms. Betty R. Aigbokhaevbo departed this life on October 17, 2022 at the Dunlop House, Colonial Heights.

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

John L. Jones October 17, 2022

Milton Turner

June 5, 1950 - October 15, 2022

Mrs. Pearline Clary Price

March 16, 1940 - October 20, 2022

Mr. Milton TurnMrs. Pearline Clary er of Petersburg, Price, of Petersdeparted this life on burg, departed October 15, 2022 at this life Thursday, his residence. J.M. October 20, 2022, Wilkerson Funeral at her residence.

Establishment, Inc., The homegoing 102 South Avenue, service for Mrs. Petersburg, VA, Pearline C. Price (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874. have been entrustcom. ed to the professional staff of Bland Funeral Homes, 137 Harrison St., 804.732.7841. www. blandfuneralhomes.com

Mrs. Carolyn Jones October 19, 2022

Mrs. Carolyn Jones, of Petersburg, formerly of Waverly, departed this life Wednesday, October 19t, 2022 at the Bon Secours-Southside Regional Medical Center.

The funeral arrangements for Mrs. Carolyn Jones have been entrusted to the professional staff of Bland Funeral Homes, 137 Harrison St., Petersburg, VA, 804.732.7841. www.blandfuneralhomes.com

Mr. John L. Jones departed this life on October 17, 2022 at the VCU/MCV Medical Center, Richmond. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Deanna R. Elliott

January 16, 1999 - October 16, 2022 Ms. Deanna R. Elliott departed this life on October 16, 2022. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

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Saturday, October 22, 2022

James E. “Cutt” Bland

Bernard Gurley

On Thursday, October 13, 2022, James E. Bland affectionately known as “Cutt” of Petersburg, VA, entered enteral rest. He was the second child of eight children born on July 1, 1959 to James M. Bland and the late Louise A. Bland.

James was retired from Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) in Chester, VA and he also worked part-time at Agri-Supply. He was an avid 49ers fan and loved animals.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Brittona F. Bland; grandparents, Josephine Coleman, Tent Bonner, Harry Coleman and Woodrow Jones and in-laws, Mary Alston and Thomas Alston.

James is survived by his loving wife of twenty-three years, Linda Bland; children; Kanisha L. Turner (Ronald Jr.) and James E. Bland (LaChanda Foster); six grandchildren, I’Riyonna, Ronnaysia and Ky’Rajai Turner, Jaeon, Jaeden and Journey Bland; siblings, Donald Bland, Melvin Bland (Bea), Michael Bland (Diana), Rodney Bland, Angela Greene (Perry), Sherry Medley and Barbara Bland; three sisters-in law, Lisa Coleman, Latoya Alston and Brittina S. Jones; three brothers-in-law, Larry Frenzley, Calvin Alston, and Brian Alston (Willie Mae); devoted niece, Kiarra Cox-Bland; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Special thanks extended to the staff of Bon Secours Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, VA for you care and support to our love one.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the Faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day- and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:7-8 A viewing will be held from 3:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M., Wednesday, October 19, 2022 in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

On Friday, October 14, 2022, our Lord and Savior called Mr. Bernard Gurley home at age 55.

Bernard accepted Christ at Galilee Baptist Church, Stony Creek, Virginia. He was a class of 1985 graduate of Sussex Central High School. He dedicated his early years of work to the American Pulp and Paper Company, Georgia Pacific, LLC and HON Cabinet Company.

Bernard was a loving and devoted father, brother, uncle, cousin, and son. He was described as a gentle giant and his willingness to help those in need set him apart from others. Everyone considered him to be a friend.

Bernard was preceded in death by his mother, Margret Ann Gurley; father, James Green; and brother, Angelo Myrick.

He is survived by his sons, Ronnie Parker (Ashley) and Bernard Gurley, Jr. both of Petersburg, VA; grandchildren, Ronnie Parker, Jr. and Valencia Parker; god-mother, Sallie Massenburg of Stony Creek, VA; father figure, Calvin Massenburg (Rose) of Petersburg VA; sisters, Deborah Thomas and Arkeya Gurley; god-sisters, Pamela Adkins (Kenneth) and Vickie Boone; aunts, Rose Massenburg (Calvin), Patricia Starks (Ernest), Minister Gloria Taylor, Minister Della Brown (Norman), Annie Williams (Carl), Marvel Roggers (Earl), Katherine Burrow, Hester Green, Gracia Green, Gail Raspberry (Fred), Joyce Green and Mary Green; uncles, William Myrick, William Dennis, Eddie Dennis, Richard Dennis, and Milton Dennis; his Hiram Davis crew; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

The heart of Bernard will be truly missed. His passing will leave a hole in the hearts of those who knew him.

Services will be held 12:00 Noon, Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Galilee Baptist Church, 12392 Lee Avenue, Stony Creek, VA, the Rev. Ronnie Franklin, Pastor and eulogist. The interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at the funeral establishment.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 7328911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. Watch the funeral services live online on our J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook or YouTube page.

July 1, 1959 - October 13, 2022

September 27, 1967 - October 14, 2022

Mrs. Demetrice Lassiter Norment Mr. Christopher Todd Clark March 27, 1975 - October 17, 2022

August 4, 1980 - October 13, 2022

Mrs. Demetrice Mr. Christopher Lassiter-Norment, Todd Clark, of “Dee”, of Chester, Hopewell, departed departed this life, this life Thursday Monday, October October 13th, at his 17th, at the Chipresidence. penham JohnFuneral arrangeston-Willis Medical ments have been Center, Richmond. entrusted to the Funeral arrangements have been entrusted Petersburg Chapel of Bland Funeral Homes, to the Petersburg Chapel of Bland Funeral 137 Harrison St., 804.732.7841. www.blandHomes, 137 Harrison St., 804.732.7841. www. funeralhomes.com blandfuneralhomes.com

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Saturday, October 22, 2022

Percy Lee Walker

James H. “Long Howard” Scott

Percy Lee Walker transitioned from this life on October 14, 2022. He was born on March 3, 1948, in Petersburg, Virginia to the late Albert and Geneva Walker. He was a lifelong Baptist and accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age.

Percy graduated from Peabody High School in Petersburg, Virginia in 1967 and joined the United States Air Force immediately thereafter where he served his country proudly in the Vietnam War. Percy continued his military service as an aircraft technician while stationed at Dover Air Force Base in Dover, Delaware. He concluded his military career following an overseas tour in Panama, where he served as the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) of the Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Howard Air Force Base.

During his distinguished military service Percy, received a number of honors, awards, and decorations including: Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award, National Defense Service Medal, and Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze stars.

After retirement, Percy and his family returned to Petersburg to be closer to his parents.

He was preceded in death by his four siblings, Jeanette Lloyd, Albert Lee Walker, Jr., James Walker, and Vernell W. Jackson.

He leaves to cherish his legacy his loving wife, Delilah S. Walker of Petersburg, Virginia; three children, Shannan D. Walker of Silver Spring, Maryland, Derrick L. Walker (Melody) of Glen Allen, Virginia, and Armand J. Walker of Petersburg, Virginia; three grandchildren, Kyndall Walker, Klyne Walker both of Glen Allen, Virginia, and Zoie Harrison of Colonial Heights, Virginia, sister, Christine W. Harris; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

The Walker family would like to thank everyone for the many acts of love, kindness and support extended during our time of sorrow.

Graveside services will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Southlawn Memorial Park, 1911 Birdsong Road, South Prince George, VA. At the request of the family, there will be no public viewing for Mr. Walker.

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.

On Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 6:30 AM, James Howard Scott calmly fell asleep into death at his home in Sanford, NC. He was born to the former Rosa L. Scott Youman and lived a free-spirited life.

As a young boy, James admired superheroes with Superman being his favorite. He often acted out many moves of Superman, jumping and leaping from buildings. He had a passion for swimming which led him to a position as a lifeguard. He also worked on the grounds of Petersburg Recreation Park. He and his man’s best friend, “Priest” loved watching old movies, westerns, and was a true Dallas Cowboys fan. James loved family gatherings and he was the life of the occasion. He will truly be missed.

James, affectionately known as “Long Howard” leaves to cherish his memories five children, Melinda Baskerville of Petersburg VA, James Baskerville (Rolanda) of Richmond, VA, Chimere Price of Fredericksburg, VA, Tiera Clanton of Petersburg, VA, and Derrick Bonner of Petersburg VA; one brother, Donnie Scott of Sanford, NC; one sister, Rosemary Youmans-Thompson (Alfred) of Pickerington, OH; one adopted sister, Mildred Hawthorne of Petersburg, VA; adopted brother, Donald Hawthorne of Petersburg, VA; eleven grandchildren, Kierra Baskerville of Petersburg, VA, Jelvonte Baskerville of Petersburg, VA, Sharrenea Baskerville of Richmond, VA, Shaytia Baskerville of Richmond, VA, Jeremiah Baskerville of Richmond, VA, Jamoriah Baskerville of Richmond, VA, Quimon Hawthorne of Petersburg, VA, Takayla Curry of Fredericksburg, VA, Jakari Walker of Fredericksburg, VA, Akeyra Walker of Fredericksburg, VA and London Walker of Fredericksburg, VA; four great grandchildren, Miss Amiya Baskerville of Petersburg, VA, Jayden Baskerville of Petersburg VA, Ayvah Gross of Petersburg, VA and True Williams of Petersburg VA; a special friend, Judy Lynn; and a host of nieces and nephews who referred to James as “Uncle Long Howard”, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Friday, October 21, 2022 in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Dr. Alfred L. Thompson, eulogist. 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 at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

March 3, 1948 - October 14, 2022

Always In Our Hearts

December 9, 1954 - October 12, 2022

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Saturday, October 22, 2022

Frances Lee Moore Johnson March 17, 1924 - October 10, 2022

Frances Rebecca Lee was the 3rd of 8 children born to the late Andrew and Lula Lee on March 17, 1924 in Petersburg, VA. She was baptized at an early age at Mount Olivet Baptist Church on Gill Street by Rev. Jones.

In 1941, Frances affectionately nicknamed, “Mutt”, graduated from Peabody High School where she was a member of the Chorus, French Club, Melodic Club, and Drama Club. One of her most proudest memories in high school was when she was selected to sing the National Anthem of France “La Marseillais” (in French one of the many songs she sang and remembered the lyrics for decades). Frances also had a remarkable gift of writing poetry in which she passionately fulfilled throughout her life.

After graduating from high school, Mrs. Johnson worked in New York and Kentucky in various occupations.

Frances returned home to Petersburg and met Private Curtis Moore and they moved to Philadelphia, PA. From that union, the couple welcomed their daughter, Carol Denise in 1954. After the passing of Frances’ mother, she returned home and began working at Seward Luggage until it closed.

Once the company closed, Frances was then employed at Southside Virginia Training Center Educational Department where she mastered teaching special needs and mentally challenged children until she retired.

Growing up at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, she was an active member for over 90 years. She was a member of the Baptist Young People’s Union (B.Y.P.U.), the “Happy Am I” Acapella Choir under the direction of Mr. William Smith, the senior choir, mass choir, liturgical dance Ministry, Rainbow Tea Fundraising Committee, and the Children’s Church Ministry. She also was a Sunday School Teacher, Director of Vacation Bible School for several years, and a Girl Scout Leader. Under the Pastoral leadership of Dr. L .C. Johnson, she spearheaded various fundraising activities for the church’s building fund and the pastor’s mission trips to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and the Holy Land in Jerusalem. Under the leadership of Dr. Wesley K. McLaughlin (present MOBC Senior Pastor), she also contributed to the building fund of the current MOBC location on Augusta Avenue.

In 1970, Frances assisted her brother, Rev. Vernon S. Lee, to fulfill her daughter’s dream of founding the Peterburg Youth Choir (PYC) which consisted of high school teens. In this role, she was a booking agent, manager, and chaperone as the group traveled to various cities ushering the gospel in song.

In 1984, Frances married William Horace Johnson, and together they worked tirelessly in the church. They were appointed as a Deacon and Deaconess of the MOBC family.

Never wanting to be still even after retirement and always having a love of children and education, Mrs. Johnson volunteered her time at Walnut Hill Elementary School assisting teachers wherever they needed. Frances eventually began teaching privately in her home/daycare for several years. All of her students that she taught privately were avid readers entering kindergarten and they all have successful careers because of the strong educational foundation she provided.

In 2001-2006, Mrs. Johnson volunteered at St. Joseph Catholic School, co-teaching in Kindergarten until the retirement of her co-teacher.

Mrs. Johnson continued her passion of poetry and in 2008, one of her poems was selected and published in the Editor’s Choice Series-Collected Whispers. She was awarded for “Outstanding Achievement in Poetry” presented by the International Library of Poetry.

Mrs. Johnson was also a frequent editorial writer for the Petersburg Progress-Index.

Still being very active, Mrs. Johnson joined the Petersburg City’s TRIAD program in 2009 and the City of Petersburg Parks and Leisure Services Senior Program which was housed at Tabernacle Baptist Church from 2011 until the 2020 Pandemic.

In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Johnson; brothers, Robert E. Lee and James O. “Jimmy” Lee; sisters, Annie Mae Lee, Maxine Harrison, and Lucille E. Cook; niece, Jaqueline Hazzard; and her nephew, Vernon C. Lee. She leaves to cherish her legacy and beloved memories: her devoted daughter, Carol Moore; grandchildren, Candace Williams and Leonard Randolph III; great grandson, Khamani Hughes; sister, Ellen “Clarice” McDowell; brother, Vernon S. “Billy” Lee, Sr.; sistersin-love, Nancy Lee and Frances Lee; nieces and nephews, Sharon Cook, Barry Cook, Dafney “DeeDee” Bowman, Judy Cherry, Malcolm Lee (Alecia), Monica Granderson, Vernon Lee (Chantelle), LaRobb Lee (Janice), Gloria Lee, Sylvia Lee, and James O. “Jimmy Jr.” Lee, Jr. (Marcell); and a host of great and great-great nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.

Mrs. Johnson was a true inspiration to all that knew her. She always demonstrated a fighting spirit, sound advice, poise, grace and a listening ear to family and friends. She truly knew the Lord and He knows her! “Can’t you see her shining those pearly gates preparing for us to come on in!”

Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Friday, October 21, 2022 at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 800 Augusta Avenue, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Dr. Wesley K. McLaughlin, Pastor, Rev. Vernon S. “Billy” Lee, Sr., eulogist and Rev. Jameson McLaughlin, officiating. The interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Thursday, October 20, 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.

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