that gunfire.
PETERSBURG- The Pe tersburg Police Department is investigating the Monday afternoon shooting of two juveniles. Around 3:15pm in the afternoon of Novem ber 14th, PPD received a report of shots fired in the area of Lincoln Street and Grant Avenue.
Additional calls were re ceived that reported per sons injured as a result of
Responding officers who arrived on the scene dis covered two victims, both juveniles, who were subsequently taken to an area hospital. Their injuries were non-life-threatening.
Petersburg Police are conducting an investigation of the incident and ask for anyone with information to contact the Petersburg/ Dinwiddie Crime Solvers at 804-861-1212 or p3tips. com.
HOPEWELL— At the last city council meeting held on Tuesday, November 15th, Hopewell Finance Director Michael Terry provided an update on the city’s long overdue progress in required financial compliance reporting. That update resulted in contrast ing remarks from the mayor and other councilors.
Terry stated that according to the “revised and updat ed” implementation plan, the financial compliance reports for 2019 are sched uled to be completed by the end of 2022, with reports for 2020, 2021, and 2022 projected to be finished by the end of March, May, and
August of 2023, respective ly.
For 2019, Terry said that the Closing Reporting and Audit Workflow (CRAWL) process concerning cash reconciliations, beginning balance analysis, and the basic year-end closing process is about 80 percent completed.
“The treasurer’s office has continued to make the reconciliation process a priority,” said the finance director, adding that 2019 “had some difficult record ing” which led to recon ciliation challenges month by month. He continued, stating, “They are still working diligently,” but also explained that they had to extend their project ed completion dates from August 30th to September
30th and then to October 30th. “But, they’re almost there now.”
The finance director explained that the city has been paying its bills and payroll on time. “We are current on all of our federal and state reporting as it re lates to payroll,” said Terry.
At the conclusion of Ter ry’s presentation, Councilor Deborah Randolph (Ward 1) asked if the treasurer’s office delay with cash rec onciliation might delay the December 1st due date for the 2019 financial compli ance report.
Terry replied, “If it’s not completed, it will impact me for December, period. But, they have not quit on themselves.”
Ward 6 Councilor Brenda Pelham asked about the
dates for the completion of the financial reports being moved months out into the future.
“The dates change based on the units completing the work,” answered Terry, with the caveat that as long as “every unit and individ ual director performs”, the deadline will be met.
Pelham expressed con cern over previously stated deadlines being broken, and suggested that deadlines be highlighted in various colors to draw attention to them, adding that the city’s public schools might lose federal funding if the financial reports are not completed in time. “It’s really serious that we get these audits done,” stated Pelham.
“In the army, the way we
used to do it… We would work overtime until it was done,” said Pelham. “Ya’ll don’t do that?”
Leaning into the micro phone, Terry responded, “We work more than over time.” The finance director explained that financial reporting progress depends on the efforts of other city departments including pub lic schools, environmental resources, and the treasur er’s office.
Mayor Patience Bennett, stating that she was speak ing for all of council, said, “If you say you’re ‘working diligently,’ what does that even mean? I would like to see a spreadsheet of what we need, where we are.” She expressed concern about progress with work
ing with the treasurer and the schools, telling Terry, “[T]here’s moving targets with your deadlines. Each time we come in here, we’re hit with something new.”
She pointed out that it has been three years since the 2019 audit was due, em phasizing that city council has repeatedly provided additional resources for the process when Terry request ed them.
“We’ve been waiting,” the mayor said. “We don’t know what you need until you come here and tell us. And, when you do tell us, they’re moving targets. When we give you what you need, there’s always another rea son why it’s not working.”
She requested that Terry present his plan to council members so that they could
review the resources neces sary to conduct it.
Like Bennett, Councilor Jasmine Gore (Ward 4) appeared fed up with the continual delays, telling Ter ry, “Can we just get down to what are the new hang-ups in this process? Like, just rip the band-aid off and tell us what is literally holding this up.”
Randolph reminded fellow council members that Terry has no control in the treasurer’s office or the public schools because both are run separately by elected officials, the Treasurer and the school board members.
“I don’t know of anyone
on this council who has the education that Mr. Terry does, and I respect him 100 percent,” said Ward 5 Coun cilor Janice Denton, voicing her bid of support for his efforts. She suggested that everyone work together “in a common effort” to get the financial reports finished.
Referencing the changes coming to council with the start of 2023, Bennett concluded the discussion by saying, “My prayer and hope is that the new council will not stand divided when it comes to getting these audits done.”
MEDIA RELEASE CITY OF PETERSBURG
PETERSBURG- Petersburg dispatch received a call at 12:22pm reporting a fire in the 200 block of Wit ten Street on Pocahontas Island. Petersburg Fire-Res cue arrived on scene at 12:27pm. On arrival, heavy fire and smoke was show ing from the front of the two-story frame single-fam ily house. At 12.33pm four firefighters entered the structure with zero visibili ty to rescue a woman in her 60’s and her dog. The woman was taken to a nearby hospital by South side Emergency Crew. The dog was taken to a vet by Petersburg Animal Control.
At this time, there is no update on the condition of the woman or the dog.
Seven Petersburg Fire-Res cue units, including South side Emergency Crew were on scene. The fire was marked under control within 20 minutes. The house has severe smoke and fire damage. The cause of the fire is under investiga tion but is believed to have started on the first floor.
A second person living in the house was not at home at the time of the fire. The Red Cross has been called to help the displaced resi dent.
Thanks goes to Chester field Fire & EMS for providing backup at Petersburg stations.
the gunman, consistently posting updates and in formation, including the message to “RUN HIDE FIGHT”.
CHARLOTTESVILLE- A University of Virginia stu dent and former football player is in police custody after five of the college’s football players were shot returning from a class trip on Sunday, November 13th. Christopher Darnell Jones, Jr. was arrested in Henrico County after a 12 hour manhunt by police that kept the UVA campus on lockdown. The incident began around 10:30pm on Sunday, No vember 13th when five students on a bus returning from a trip to Washington, D.C. were shot. Three of those students were killed in the shooting: Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis, Jr., and D’Sean Perry. Two oth ers, Mike Hollins and Mar lee Morgan, were injured.
UVA Police issued a shel ter-in-place order for the campus while they worked with other law enforcement agencies to find and capture
While conducting a news conference around 11am on Monday, November 14th, UVA Police Chief Tim Longo was interrupted by a Virginia State Police officer and told that Henrico Police had arrested the suspect in the eastern portion of the county. Jones has been charged by police with three counts of second-degree murder and the use of a firearm in commission of a felony; those charges could change as further details of the incident emerge.
UVA Police issued warnings to the campus community, including the message to “run hide fight” while the school was on lockdown.
A UVA logo with the three deceased players’ jersey numbers and a heart has been circling social media in the wake of the tragic shooting.
Jones had been brought to UVA officials’ attention earlier in the semester when a student reported that Jones said he had a gun. The suspect also had an off-cam pus gun-related charge but violated college policy by not reporting that charge
to the school. University of Virginia President Jim Ryan and the university’s Rector Whitt Clement have asked Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares to appoint an external firm to conduct an independent review of Sunday’s incident and the actions that the college took surrounding the shooting. According to WTVR CBS 6, Jones has roots in Pe tersburg, where his father lives and where he spent his senior year of high school. Prior to moving to Petersburg, Jones lived and attended school in the Rich mond/Varina area. A report from CBS 6 outlined Jones’ interactions with Colonial Heights’ Dance’s Sporting Goods, where Jones legal ly purchased a rifle and a handgun in 2022. Prior to those purchases, Jones was prevented from purchasing
firearms, once in 2018 for being underage and once in 2021 for a failed background check when Jones was facing charges that were later reduced to a misdemeanor.
The sporting goods store told CBS 6 that it complied with procedure, reporting the attempted purchases to Virginia State Police.
In the wake of Sunday’s tragic event, the football game against Coastal Caroli na University scheduled for Saturday, November 19th has been cancelled. Instead, a memorial service for the victims of the shooting will be held at John Paul Jones Arena at 3:30pm and live streamed at virginia.edu/ live.
The university is offering counseling and support services to students, faculty, and staff.
HOPEWELL– While making decisions about the current residential trash and recycling contract with Me ridian, Hopewell city council has weighed its options for switching providers before the end of the current agree ment.
For the time being, the city will remain with Meridian, despite customer complaints of delayed discussion of its contract with Central Waste Management that provides local trash and recycling pick up of both residential containers and the large roll-off bins at convenience sites.
Many customers are com plaining to city officials about late trash and re cycling pick up, which is supposed to occur Mondays and Tuesdays for Hopewell residents.
Vice Mayor Johnny Partin said the decision was made
after comparing the cost with Meridian to the cost of switching providers. The city would be responsible for extra fees for ending the Meridian contract early which would create a greater burden on taxpayers com pared to remaining with the current company through the end of the contract.
Local residents have shared their frustrations with the increasing cost, which they say has not resulted in bet ter service.
From 2014 to 2019, the cost was $7 per household per month; from 2019 to 2022, it was $8.10; and on July 1st, a $3 increase brought the total to $11.32.
The company admits they have had some shortfalls with delays in pick-up and manning the phone system, resulting in delays in return calls. Currently Meridian serves as the main contrac tor, with CWM serving as the facilitator on behalf of Hopewell.
Under the new contract there will be an increase in customer service fees to $13, plus motor fees and an other 90 cents for customer services fees being charged to the city.
Last summer CWM claimed fuel increases and personnel costs have not only caused delays, but also necessary cost increases. Councilors, however, didn’t necessarily agree with the price hike.
“I don’t think we should pay customer service when we should pay for the services that are provided,” Councilor Brenda Pelham said about a customer ser vice charge with residents being charged 15 cents each billing cycle. She said amendments and charges should be provided in detail with the total costs. Merid ian pays penalties when the job is not completed, but that money doesn’t come back to the city- it goes to CMW.
Council has discussed the issue during several meet ings and ultimately made the decision elected officials felt was the best for their constituents by remain ing with Meridian as they expect changes in the future that might provide better cost and services to those impacted by the trash and recycling service.
BY CAROLYN DAY PRUETT LNNUSA.com
TRI-CITIES- Since 2011, the U.S. Small Business Administration has officially designated the Saturday after Thanksgiving as Small Business Saturday, “a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities.” This year, the SBA encourages shoppers to support their local community businesses on November 26th as they still work to recover from pandemic impacts. But supporting small, inde pendent businesses doesn’t have to be relegated to one day of the year. Residents of the Tri-Cities have a plethora of local options for every thing from regular weekly grocery shopping to tackling that long list of Christmas gifts to grabbing a cup of coffee with a friend. As you prepare for the holiday sea son, choosing local business es is an easy way to support and enhance your commu nity. Here are a few simple ways to celebrate the power of local business through
out the holiday season and beyond.
Source Your Menu
Locally: Choose to shop at a locally-owned independent grocery store, bakery, etc. over chain companies, or go straight to the source by checking off your shopping list at the local farmers market or directly from a nearby farm. In addition to supporting the local economy, you will know exactly where the food you serve your loved ones was made, grown, or raised.
Prepare Your Home for Entertaining: Whether you need leaves raked before guests arrive, a little help decorating, or your HVAC unit needs servicing to en sure your home stays warm on chilly nights, turn to small businesses to complete your home maintenance tasks. Community-specific Facebook classifieds groups and your local Chamber of Commerce are great ways to connect with local service providers.
Don’t Forget Online & Mobile Businesses: Not every local business has a brick-and-mortar location.
party, many local food trucks offer catering services. Don’t be afraid to ask friends and family for recommenda tions- some “hidden gem” businesses rely on word-ofmouth referrals.
Check Your List Off
Locally: Gift shopping is a key- and often stressful- ac tivity leading up to Christ
complete list. These are just a few ways that you can support local small businesses today and through the holiday season, but that effort doesn’t have to end as the clock strikes midnight on January 1st. The choice to “shop local first” is a decision that gives back to your community year-round.
Residents of Colonial Heights now have a little more time to pay their real estate taxes. The Tuesday, November 15th deadline for that tax payment is now be ing pushed back to Monday, December 5th.
According to the city, the vendor that prints and mails those tax bills dealt with some issues that delayed the mailing of the bills. To give residents some leeway due to that error, members of city council voted on Thursday, No vember 10th to approve the new December 5th dead line.
City staff reminds res idents to send their bill along with their payment if they mail in their taxes, and to bring their bill with them if they opt to pay in person. There is also a drop box in the city hall parking lot, and residents may pay by electronic check or credit card on the city’s website. There is a 2% fee for credit and debit card payments.
gle to get that hot meal.
BY ADRIENNE WALLACE FOR LNNUSA.comPRINCE GEORGE– As gunshots sounded and threatened in the close background, military fighters weren’t phased. In fact, they remained in the hot food line to get their one non-canned meal for the day.
During the Vietnam War, Bill Rackley recalled how important it was for those serving in the war-torn jun
“There was gunfire, and it was right outside, but no one wanted to lose their place in line when we had that hot meal military style,” he said.
Many felt some protection with Rackley and his fellow armored division soldiers standing watch, set up in perimeters around the “camp” in tanks manned with 50 caliber rifles. “As they stood watch, those who got their food would then relieve them of their post
so they could get their food. We learned ways to protect ourselves and each other.”
The Army veteran served during the Vietnam War from 1969 through 1970. He remembers tough times, friends lost, and also the camaraderie created through survival. Rackley has never spoken negatively about his service. In fact he wishes younger people today had the motivation to serve and learn the discipline, build character while learning
teamwork. “Even if it’s just six months, all of the youth should serve at least through basic and AIT [Advanced Individual Training] so they can learn respect, and it would be such a change for them in their character and confidence.”
Fellow Vietnam War vet eran Bill Thompson agrees, saying, “I only learned who I was after I joined the service. There is so much you learn through the structure and discipline that you wouldn’t
They served, sacrificed, survived; two local Vietnam veterans remain proud of their military duty
get otherwise.”
Thompson, an Air Force en listed veteran served in Viet nam from 1969 to 1970 and will never forget the chal lenges he faced as well as the life lessons he learned.
Both men wish more mil itary history was shared in schools with presentations to students and other in struction that would provide insight for younger people about how many fought for the world’s freedom.
The Vietnam War was a battle in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from November 1955 to the fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. The brutal conflict was officially fought between North Vietnam and South Vietnam. As history accounts state, North Vietnam was supported by the Soviet Union, China, and other communist allies. In the interest of freedom and protecting oppressed areas, the U.S. supported South Vietnam along with other anti-communist allies.
The conflict lasted almost 20 years, with direct U.S. involvement ending in 1973. The fighting also spilled over into neighboring states, ex acerbating the Laotian Civil War and the Cambodian Civil War, which ended with all three countries becoming communist states by 1975.
Many American patriots lost their lives in the dev astating guerrilla warfare battle only to return home to ridicule and threats, greeted with chants of “baby killer” as protestors waited at the exits of airports to spit on those who defended others and fulfilled the call of their own government.
Rackley remembers how it felt to come home. First, his duffle bag with all of his be longings- including photo al bums and memories of those whom he served beside amid gunfire and chaos- was lost.
He doesn’t blame anyone, saying that maybe the bag never left the foreign country or perhaps disappeared after making the plane. But when he arrived at the airport, he donned civilian clothes and hid his military insignias.
“I was still in battle mode and someone spit on me. I think I could have reacted, and then…”
“Go to jail, ‘’ Thompson added. “There was nothing we could do but take it.”
He faced the taunting and hatred presented by the civil ians of America who knew nothing but what the media presented.
Though they returned home to an ungrateful nation after risking their lives, Rackley
and Thompson remember those terrible days but point out highlights like helping the youngsters who would have starved if not for the military members who gave them some of their own C-rations and items they personally purchased from PX stations at their camps before heading out on their treks, treks that could have ended in death at any mo ment.
“The kids would hug us and were so happy to see us because we gave them candy and many other things to try to make their lives a little brighter,” Rackley said. “If it weren’t for us they would have nothing and that is how their government wanted it to be – not us, but no one saw any of that. They only saw a story that we were the bad guys, and we weren’t.”
He signed up for the war really to seek revenge af ter a friend of his from the
area was killed. Did he get it? Yes, Rackley claims, and despite his challenges, the local man, who continued to volunteer teaching youth sports and so much more here after returning from the embattled war zone, would sign up to fight again.
Thompson volunteered to serve in the U.S Air Force as an engineer, deploying to Saigon and missing, at first, much of the dangerous jungle fighting.
While he was serving alongside his fellow airmen, they were sending surveil lance planes out to track and view different areas across the country.
But that little safety net changed with an aggressive offensive attack by the Viet Cong.
The Tet Offensive was a major escalation and one of the largest military cam paigns of the Vietnam War. It was launched on January
30, 1968 by forces of the Viet Cong and North Viet namese People’s Army of Vietnam against the forces of the South Vietnamese Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN), the United States Armed Forces, and their allies. It was a campaign of surprise attacks against mil itary and civilian command and control centers through out South Vietnam.
When the main operation began the next morning, the offensive was country wide and well coordinated; eventually more than 80,000 enemy troops struck more than 100 towns and cities, including 36 of 44 provincial capitals, five of the six auton omous cities, 72 of 245 dis trict towns, and the southern capital. The offensive was the largest military operation conducted by either side up to that point in the war.
It’s estimated that more than 58,000 U.S. service members died in the conflict, and a further 1,626 remain missing in action.
For many, the bloodshed and horrific conditions of war remain too real as they battle the memories of lives lost and dead soldiers who were in the foreign land either because of the draft or because they volunteered as a patriot.
While they continue to struggle, the homeless pop ulation among veterans has increased along with drug addiction and other desti tute circumstances. Despite efforts of the Veterans Affairs to improve its mental and addiction care, more than 50 years of pain is not easily erased.
According to the U.S. De
partment of Veterans Affairs (VA), homeless veterans are predominantly single males who live in urban areas and are experiencing mental health and/or alcohol and substance use challenges. Homeless veterans in Amer ica have served in World War II, Korean War, Cold War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, and operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.
“Veterans are often faced with many obstacles when they return to civilian life that put them at risk for homelessness, including difficulties finding affordable housing and earning a livable income. Many homeless veterans suffer from men tal health challenges, drug and/or alcohol abuse, or co-occurring disorders, the most frequent of which is post-traumatic stress disor der (PTSD) due to experi ences before and during their
service,” the VA explains. Yet others like Rackley and Thompson have comfortably survived and remained dedicated to their families, devoting their lives to their spouses and work. Each took jobs in different fields with Thompson first starting back at Allied and then switching to General Electric because the company recognized his military training. Though planning to serve at least 20 years and retire from the Air Force, the Tet Offensive changed his plan; he chose not to reenlist because he would have to return to Viet nam. The Outer Banks and former Hopewell resident eventually began a career as manager at a large distribu tion center.
Rackley proudly says he’s been married to his wife for more than 50 years after get ting married when returning from war, and he enjoyed a
successful career in industry in Hopewell.
Serving is ingrained in their minds and hearts, as both Prince George men keep moving despite their aches and pains from war. “Keep moving,” Rackley says about staying in shape. Eightyyear-old Thompson still goes to the gym three times a week and is dedicated to staying healthy.
Their advice to young peo ple today is simple, “Serve”.
“Even if it’s only six months and just through basic and AIT (Advanced Individual Training). They will learn so much about discipline, respect, and leadership,” Rackley says.
Thompson added, “It will build the confidence you need to succeed today and future, and I promise there is no other way to learn so much about yourself.”
PETERSBURG– Art can heal the soul. And that belief is on full display at the Petersburg Area Art League. New president of P.A.A.L. Bill Nicholson invited fellow Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center board member Ms. Beverly Johnson to Petersburg for a feature exhibit to show just how art is used in the heal ing process for children.
A collection of art therapy works by abused children who received treatment through the Sinatra Cen
ter was displayed in the P.A.A.L. building at 7 E. Old Street in Petersburg. Nich olson explained the reason for the event saying, “We have brought an art exhib it here from the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center to show what the center does for the community and for children.”
Nicholson said it is im portant to bring an event like this to Petersburg primarily because of the awareness that it raises and because “art and art thera py is critical to the healing process of children”. The center has also created animated videos to teach
children how to identify predators; those videos have already received over one million views.
Johnson added that the program demonstrates the healing process saying, “you can follow these children’s journey from when they first come into the center where they are trauma tized, and the art shows it,” adding that the continuing use of art in their therapy shows their progression and healing process.
Johnson added that the exhibition is “really reveal ing, and it’s really compel ling and sometimes very difficult to look at and read
but it gives you insight into what goes on in a victims mind, particularly a child.”
She added that while the art these children produce, es pecially in the first stages of the treatment, often shows a lot of turmoil and dark drawings and words, as the children continue with the therapy and program at the center you can see them getting well in their art.
The exhibit in Peters burg is scheduled through November 30th at 7 E. Old Street. For more informa tion on the children’s cen ter visit www.BarbaraSina traChildrensCenter.org.
RICHMOND- Virginia’s general funds revenue came in higher than predicted for the month of October despite the Common wealth issuing $88 million in tax rebates to taxpayers. Compared to October of 2021, the October 2022 revenue was higher by over ten percent. Despite these positive numbers, state officials are concerned about revenue for the remainder of 2022, citing the Federal Reserve’s actions in an attempt to slow inflation.
Secretary of Finance Stephen Cummings stated, “Wage growth and price inflation have support ed tax collections so far this year. However, changing economic conditions and Fed policy are
heightening our concerns about growth in the second half of the fiscal year. Aggressive actions by the Federal Reserve to halt inflation are likely to result in an economic downturn that signifi
cantly impact tax revenues.”
Governor Glenn Youngkin echoed that concern about future outlooks, saying, “Recent economic data remains mixed and we’re closely monitoring
consumer indicators like sales and use revenues whose upward trends are unlikely to continue long-term. The impact of sus tained inflation and misguided actions out of Washington have undermined consumer confi dence and employment growth nationally.”
While the financial gains may not continue at the same rate, other economic factors were positive in the latest finance report, including wage growth and a strong labor market. The number of employed Virginians in September 2022 was 3% higher than in September 2021, an increase of 123,000 workers.
RICHMOND- Virginia state offi cials have set the date for a special election. Governor Youngkin and State Senator Louise Lucas jointly announced on Tuesday, November 15th that the special election will take place on Tuesday, January 10,
2023.
The purpose of that election is to elect a state senator to represent Virginia’s seventh senate district, the seat formerly held by Senator Jen Kiggans. Kiggans resigned from that position on November 15th in preparation for assuming her new seat representing Virgin ia’s second congressional district
in the United States House of Representatives. Candidates wish ing to run for the vacated senate seat must file by the deadline of Monday, November 21st in order to run. Requirements for candi dacy can be found on the Virginia Department of Elections website, elections.virginia.gov.
William Allen Snyder, 31 years old of the 500 block of Wales Drive, Highland Springs, Virginia was arrested on November 3, 2022 for three counts of a probation violation.
Vincent Dumont Hawthorne, 50 years old of the 800 block of 2nd Street, Crewe, Virginia was arrested on November 6, 2022 for possession or transportation of firearms, firearms ammunition, stun weapons, explosives or concealed weapons by convicted felon and reckless handling of a firearm.
Ashley Dawn Wray, 29 years old of the 12000 block of South Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on November 4, 2022 for a probation violation.
Justin Lamaris Davis, 32 years old of the 2900 block of The Almeda, Baltimore, Maryland was arrested on November 7, 2022 for three counts of sexual battery.
Ashley Edith Feggins, 30 years old of the 7100 block of Fishing Circle, Mechanicsville, Virginia was arrested on November 9, 2022 for destruction of property, domestic assault and violation of a protective order.
Christian Alexander Gallop, 35 years old of the 16000 block of Epps Road, Dewitt, Virginia was arrested on November 5, 2022 for domestic assault.
Tekwon Tionte Wilson, 22 years old of the 400 block of Lark Street, Prince George, Virginia was arrested on November 9, 2022 for contempt by failing to appear in court.
Christopher Lee Cairnes, 33 years old of the 13000 block of Old White Oak Road, Dewitt, Virginia was arrested on November 8, 2022 for unauthorized use of electronic tracking device.
Christopher Levon Clay, 36 years old of the 4100 block of Henshaw Drive, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on November 9, 2022 for domestic assault and strangulation of another.
Jacob Elbee Campbell, 28 years old of the 15000 block of Boydton Plank Road, Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on November 4, 2022 for violation of a protective order.
Stacey Ray Scott, 46 years old of the 13000 block of Courthouse Road, Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on November 9, 2022 for domestic assault.
Jaquan Tyrik Booker, 25 years old of the 1300 block of West Graham Road, Richmond, Virginia was arrested on November 7, 2022 for possession or transportation of firearms, firearms ammunition, stun weapons, explosives or concealed weapons by convicted felon.
Calvin Terrell Worthington, 37 years old of the 300 block of North Laburnum Avenue, Henrico, Virginia was arrested on November 9, 2022 for domestic assault and strangulation of another.
ON 11/09/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO JRMC IN REFERENCE TO A GUNSHOT VICTIM FROM AN INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED IN THE 600 BLK OF N 21ST AVE. KNOWN OFFENDER FIRED POSSIBLY ACCIDENTAL SHOT, HITTING VICTIM AND CAUSING NONLIFE THREATENING INJURY. WARRANTS OBTAINED.
ON 11/10/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2800 BLK OF POPLAR ST FOR REPORTED SHOTS FIRED. OFFENDER FIRED SHOTS, HITTING VICTIM AND CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY. VEHICLE ALSO DAMAGED.
ON 11/13/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2700 BLK OF WESTERN ST FOR A REPORTED DISTURBANCE. KNOWN OFFENDERS ENTERED RESIDENCE BY KICKING DOOR. NOTHING STOLEN. OFFENDERS ARRESTED.
ON 11/13/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2400 BLK OF POPLAR ST FOR A REPORTED BURGLARY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED RESIDENCE BY PUSHING IN WINDOW A/C UNIT AND STOLE JEWELRY.
ON 11/13/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 200 BLK OF E BROADWAY FOR REPORTED COUNTERFEIT CURRENCY. OFFENDER USED COUNTERFEIT CURRENCY FOR DELIVERY.
ON 11/10/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1300 BLK OF EDWARD BLAND CT FOR A REPORTED DRUG OFFENSE. KNOWN OFFENDER WAS FOUND TO BE IN POSSESSION OF VARIOUS NARCOTICS, AN ILLEGAL FIREARM AND WAS ARRESTED.
ON 11/11/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO S COLONIAL DR AND RIVER RD FOR A REPORTED DRUG OFFENSE. SUSPECTED NARCOTICS WERE SEIZED FOR DESTRUCTION.
ON 11/07/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 300 BLK OF W BROADWAY FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE VEHICLE TAGS.
ON 11/11/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 300 BLK OF E BROADWAY FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE VEHICLE TAG.
ON 11/07/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3400 BLK OF GRANBY ST FOR A REPORTED SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE. OFFENDER ENTERED MULTIPLE VEHICLES AND STOLE CELL PHONE, CHARGER AND CASH.
ON 11/08/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2300 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. KNOWN OFFENDER STOLE PERSONAL PRODUCTS FROM BUSINESS.
ON 11/12/2022, HOPEWELL POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2300 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. OFFENDER DAMAGED GAMBLING MACHINE INSIDE BUSINESS AND STOLE CASH.
ON 11/07/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 200 BLK OF MAIN ST FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. KNOWN OFFENDER STOLE ALCOHOL FROM BUSINESS AND WAS LATER ARRESTED.
ON 11/08/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3500 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. KNOWN OFFENDER STOLE PERSONAL PRODUCTS FROM BUSINESS. WARRANTS OBTAINED.
ON 11/10/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 300 BLK OF E CAWSON ST FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE CLEANING PRODUCTS FROM BUSINESS.
ON 11/08/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 4100 BLK OF OLD WOODLAWN ST FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE BACKFLOW PIPE FROM PROPERTY.
ON 11/07/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO OLD IRON RD AT OLD IRON CT FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. KNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED UNLOCKED VEHICLES AND STOLE WALLETS, CASH, CLOTHING AND COLOGNE. ITEMS
RECOVERED AND RETURNED UNDAMAGED. OFFENDER ARRESTED.
ON 11/08/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO JRMC FOR A REPORTED ROBBERY THAT OCCURRED AT STONEWALL AVE AND DANVILLE ST. KNOWN OFFENDERS ASSAULTED VICTIM, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY, AND ROBBED VICTIM OF JEWELRY. ONE OFFENDER ARRESTED. WARRANTS OBTAINED FOR OTHER OFFENDER.
ON 11/08/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1600 BLK OF CITY POINT RD FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. UNKNOWN OFFENDER BROKE RESIDENTIAL WINDOW.
ON 11/08/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2400 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. UNKNOWN OFFENDER DAMAGED RESIDENTIAL FRONT DOOR BY KICKING.
ON 11/10/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 200 BLK OF S 15TH AVE FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. OFFENDER BROKE COMMERCIAL FRONT GLASS.
ON 11/10/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2200 BLK OF GRANT ST FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. OFFENDER SCRATCHED VEHICLE.
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ON 11/11/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2400 BLK OF BERRY ST FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. KNOWN OFFENDER BROKE RESIDENTIAL DOOR GLASS BY KICKING.
ON 11/11/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 300 BLK OF WOODBINE ST FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. UNKNOWN OFFENDER DAMAGED VEHICLE.
ON 11/08/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO HEADQUARTERS FOR A REPORTED WEAPONS OFFENSE THAT OCCURRED IN THE 3900 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD. OFFENDER BRANDISHED FIREARM. NO INJURIES REPORTED.
ON 11/11/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 400 BLK OF S MESA DR FOR A REPORTED WEAPONS OFFENSE. KNOWN OFFENDER BROUGHT FIREARM TO SCHOOL AND WAS ARRESTED.
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QUA`ASHIA WILLIAMS (22) of HOPEWELL PETIT LARCENY,M
KAREN HEATH (39) of HOPEWELL ASSAULT & BATTERY -FAMILY MEMBER,M
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Larceny-Theft from CoinOperated Machine or Device ON 10/31/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 4600 BLK OF COUNTY DRIVE FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDERS STOLE MONEY FROM A GAMING MACHINE.
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Fraud-Welfare Fraud, FraudIdentity Theft ON 10/31/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 7000 BLK OF BULL HILL ROAD FOR A REPORTED FRAUD. UNKNOWN OFFENDER USED VICTIM’S PERSONAL INFORMATION TO ATTEMPT TO GAIN WELFARE BENEFITS.
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Assault-Aggravated ON 10/31/2022, POLICE RESPONDED THE 9100 BLK OF GOLF COURSE ROAD FOR A REPORTED ASSAULT. KNOWN OFFENDER ASSAULTED VICTIM.
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11/01/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 4200 BLK OF ANNE TERRACE FOR A REPORTED MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT. VEHICLE WAS LATER RECOVERED AND OFFENDER IDENTIFIED. ARREST MADE.
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Assault-Simple ON 11/01/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1700 BLK OF TEMPLE AVENUE FOR A REPORT OF AN ASSAULT. KNOWN OFFENDER IDENTIFIED.
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Drug/Narcotic Violations, Weapon Law Violations, Stolen Property Offenses
ON 11/01/2022, POLICE INVESTIGATED A SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE IN THE 16700 BLK OF SOUTH CRATER ROAD. DRIVER WAS FOUND TO BE IN POSSESSION OF NARCOTICS AND ILLEGALY POSSESSING A FIREARM. ARREST MADE.
Assault-Simple ON 10/31/2022, OFFICERS RESPONDED TO THE 4000 BLK OF BARREL POINT ROAD FOR A REPORTED ASSAULT. KNOWN OFFENDER IDENTIFIED.
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Assault-Simple ON 10/31/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 7300 BLK OF JOHN ELIZABETH PLACE FOR A REPORT OF AN ASSAULT. KNOWN OFFENDER GRABBED VICTIM’S ARM.
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Motor Vehicle Theft ON
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Larceny-Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts ON 11/02/2022, OFFICERS RESPONDED TO THE 1700 BLK OF FINE STREET FOR A LARCENY OF MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE LICENSE PLATES OFF OF A VEHICLE.
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Larceny, Destruction of Property ON 11/02/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 10900 BLK OF SASSAFRAS DR IN REFERENCE TO LARCENY OF WATER AND DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER DAMAGED
A WATER VALVE AND HAS BEEN USING COUNTY WATER WITHOUT PAYING. REPORT TAKEN.
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Burglary/Breaking and Entering ON 11/02/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 9700 BLK OF OLD STAGE ROAD FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED A DETACHED GARAGE AND STOLE SEVERAL DIFFERENT ITEMS.
202211020006 Fraud-Wire Fraud ON 11/02/2022, POLICE RECEIVED A REPORT OF FRAUD IN THE 11200 BLK OF LANCASTER DRIVE. UNKNOWN OFFENDER SENT A FRAUDULENT CHECK TO THE VICTIM THEN ADVISED VICTIM TO SEND THE CASH BACK.
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Fraud-False Pretenses, FraudIdentity Theft ON 11/02/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 11500 BLK OF TAR BAY ROAD FOR A REPORTED FRAUD. UNKNOWN OFFENDER OPENED A CREDIT CARD IN THE VICTIM’S NAME WITHOUT PERMISSION.
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Burglary/Breaking and Entering ON 11/02/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO 12000 BLK OF JAMES RIVER DRIVE IN REFERENCE TO A REPORT OF A BURGLARY. OFFENDER FORCED ENTRY INTO A RESIDENCE AND TOOK MONEY.
202211050001 Larceny-Theft Of Motor Vehicle Parts, Damage of Property ON 11/05/2022, OFFICERS
RESPONDED TO THE 10700 BLK OF BEAVER CASTLE ROAD FOR A REPORTED THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS. UNKNOWN OFFENDER CUT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER OFF OF THE VICTIM’S VEHICLE.
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Use Computer for Harassment ON 11/05/2022, POLICE RECEIVED A CITIZEN OBTAINED A WARRANT FOR HARASSMENT IN
THE 4000 BLK OF LONDON ROAD. KNOWN OFFENDER IDENTIFIED. RONDELL ELLISON AGE 18 202211010001 RICHMOND, VA GRAND LARCENY COLE BYRUM AGE 28 202211020001 DISPUTANTA, VA
POSSESS FIREARM WHILE IN POSSESSION OF DRUGS POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE I, II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE KYLE DICKERSON AGE 32 202211030003 DISPUTANTA, VA TRESPASS BY HUNTERS OR FISHERS
PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS
October 31, 2022 November 6, 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.
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I am Det. Baldwin with the Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers, and these are your Fugitives of the Week.
2002 | November 14, 2022
Guyan Neil Griffiths is wanted for distribution of drugs, manufacture, sale, possession of controlled substance. Griffiths, 43, is a 6-foot-1-inch-tall black male who weighs 150 lbs. Griffiths has brown eyes and black hair.
Jorge A. Sierra Reyes is wanted for felony assault. Sierra Reyes, 36, is a 5-foot 10-inch-tall white male who weighs 195 lbs. Sierra Reyes has brown eyes and black hair.
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Seven years ago, leaders of nearly 200 countries flew their jets to Paris, France to save the world from climate change. During that period, some told us that we had only twelve years to save the world from irreversible damage. So called experts, such as Al Gore and Greta Thunberg, became media stars.
Many promises and claims originated from that meet ing. Every leader made a promise of what goals their nation would achieve. Each country agreed to certain
goals with little or no consideration of what they had accomplished prior to that year. Some countries, such as China, were given fifteen years to add to their pol lution before their level of emissions would be estab lished. During the grace pe riod, China has been busily increasing their pollution by building coal power plants as fast as they can. In 2021 alone, China was building 176 power plants. Half of those in China and the oth ers were built in nations that have longer time frames to reduce pollution. Compare that to the United States that has built no new coal power plants since 2015. In my opinion, the goal is more about politics than the environment.
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Carolyn Day Pruett News Director Newsroom@LNNUSA.comAs they hold their annual conference in Egypt this time, now seems to be a reasonable time to look at what has been accom plished or not accom plished.
Each year, the countries return to the table to reeval uate their emission commit ments and see if they are meeting their pledges. As in every year, few nations are making any serious attempts to improve their environment. Globally, the number of coal power sta tions is actually growing as new construction has more than offset the closure of old plants.
There has been little explanation as to why the
year 1900 was selected as the baseline year. Howev er, often when folks cite statistics, they slant them to strengthen their case. A different starting point might have weakened their case. As an example, in the 70’s a case was being made that, because of global cooling, we might be entering a new ice age.
Assuming that we knew accurate temperatures in 1900, it is believed tempera tures have risen 2 degrees in the last century. Some believe temperatures will rise another 2.6 degrees in the next century using com puter modeling that may or may not be accurate.
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Tammy Richards Business Manager Business@LNNUSA.comtives that have been passed by our federal government and many states. So far, it has cost our economy over $3 trillion dollars. The result is that we have increased the use of ‘green energy’ only a minute amount.
In Virginia, under for mer Governor Northam, he entered Virginia under regulations named Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a compact with New England, New York, and other northern states. Under this agreement, energy rates have risen
and will continue to rise. Those extra dollars that you pay every month are then channeled into projects that some think will save the planet.
They might be right. However, they may have used the wrong data in their modeling. Their actions may well destroy jobs and our way of life while China cons us and becomes the man ufacturing center of every thing in our lives.
All of us want clean air and water, but in everything there must be a balance. You cannot have zero pol lution and still have manu
facturing to provide goods. Likewise, growing food to feed people will require some mitigation for us to maintain healthy bodies.
We should all work to ward an environment that protects the earth but flying fuel burning jets around the world to meet to discuss the issue is not one of them. Neither is providing water in disposable plastic bottles at rallies to protect the envi ronment. The reality of all of this is that some only push causes that sound good with little consideration of how their actions affect the lives of others.
In Richmond every year, so called environmental groups rate legislators on how they voted on environ mental related bills. Inter estingly, those of us who represent rural communities are always rated below the urban and suburban leg islators who believe that food miraculously appears at grocery stores. We in rural Virginia understand the balances that are necessary for life.
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While investors continue to await a possible Federal Reserve pivot toward mon etary easing, the pivot has already occurred in major asset markets, including precious metals.
Last week was indeed pivotal for multiple asset classes.
The collapse of major cryp tocurrency exchange FTX could lead to the demise of other platforms and the digital tokens that trade on them.
Despite the crypto carnage, the U.S. stock market put in one of its best weeks since coming off the 2020 pan demic bottom. The battered bond market also showed signs of potentially reaching a major turning point.
The Federal Reserve Note dollar, which had been showing relentless strength versus foreign currencies all
year into October, suffered a major technical breakdown last week. This may be the most important chart of the moment:
The uptrend for the U.S. Dollar Index appears to have ended in dramatic fashion.
As the fiat currency suf fered its worst weekly pounding of the year, the gold market experienced its best weekly gain – advanc
ing 5.3% to a three-month high of $1,779/oz.
Traders are betting that the Fed’s resolve to fight the inflation it created has peaked.
Central bankers have final ly achieved a small decelera tion in price level increases, with the latest Consumer Price Index coming in at 7.7% annualized – still dra matically above target but below the worst levels seen earlier in the year.
Fed officials are also like ly alarmed by recent signs of trouble in the housing market and reports of large corporations laying off thou sands of employees.
The warning signs of a severe economic downturn in 2023 are building, and by this time next year the Fed could be aggressively cutting rates to try to dig the economy out of recession.
Such a scenario would imply a continued decline
in the dollar’s exchange rate over the next year – and potentially a big run up in gold and silver prices.
A precious metals bull market could also be bol stered by a flight from collapsing crypto-related assets.
Cryptocurrency promot ers have specifically touted their digital tokens as being superior to gold.
For example, Grayscale began running expensive television commercials in early 2019 urging investors to “drop gold” and buy its
exchange-traded Bitcoin in strument. Since then, how ever, Bitcoin has dropped in value while gold has gained.
Nobody knows whether cryptocurrencies will ever return to their glory days after having lost 75%-100% of their market value since peaking. But for a large number of crypto holders, it’s now starting to sink in that they were sold on hype rather than substance.
Many folks fell for celebri ty-endorsed crypto pitches that turned out to be “pump and dump” schemes.
They believed that fasttalking crypto entrepreneurs like disgraced FTX owner Sam Bankman-Fried were the real deal. After all, his confidence game worked to convince members of Con gress, mainstream financial journalists, and professional sports leagues that his op eration was sound… until, suddenly, everyone lost confidence all at once.
The only currency that doesn’t depend on confi dence in promises made by individuals, institutions, or governments is physical gold (and silver).
Author:
Stefan Gleason is President of Money Metals Exchange, the company recently named “Best Overall Online Precious Metals Dealer” by Investopedia. A graduate of the University of Florida, Gleason is a seasoned business leader, investor, polit ical strategist, and grassroots activist. Gleason has frequently appeared on national television networks such as CNN, Fox News, and CNBC and in hun dreds of publications such as the Wall Street Journal, TheStreet, and Seeking Alpha.
Capturing the magic of the holidays often happens at the dinner table as loved ones toast the season with stunning meals worth celebrating. This year, call the entire family together and make your festive feast truly memo rable with pairings that offer favorite flavors for all.
Starting with tender cuts of meat hand-trimmed by master butchers at
Omaha Steaks, these dishes from chef David Rose call to mind the extrava gant holiday gatherings of yesteryear with modern twists you can claim as your own.
Roasted Chateaubriand with Red Wine Gravy and Lemon-Garlic Aspar agus offers classic taste while Pep per-Crusted Prime Rib with Creamy Horseradish Sauce and Crushed Pota
toes brings some zing to the kitchen. For seafood lovers looking to make a splash at this year’s get-togethers, Crab Stuffed Lobster Tails with Dirty Rice provide a savory, succulent pairing worthy of the season.
Visit OmahaSteaks.com/Blog to find more recipes fit for the holidays.
RECIPE BY OMAHA STEAKS EXECUTIVE CHEF DAVID ROSE
TIME: 15 MINUTES
Directions
1. To make chateaubriand: Pat chateaubriand dry with paper towels. Season on all sides with salt and pepper; bring to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 250 F.
3. In large cast-iron pan, bring grapeseed oil to high heat.
4. Sear chateaubriand on all sides until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side.
5. Remove chateaubriand from pan, reserving pan drippings; place chateaubriand on wire rack-lined baking sheet. Bake according to cooking chart for cook time and desired doneness. Use meat thermometer to ensure doneness.
6. Rest chateaubriand 15-20 minutes. Slice to desired thick ness.
7. To make red wine gravy: Bring cast-iron pan with reserved chateaubriand drippings to high heat then add shallots and minced garlic. Brown 30 seconds.
8. Add red wine and deglaze pan, cooking until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
9. Reduce heat to medium and whisk in 2 tablespoons butter and flour until all clumps have disappeared and mixture is well-incorporated, 3-4 minutes.
10. Add water and bouillon cubes; bring to boil then whisk in stone ground mustard.
11. Reduce to low heat and simmer until achieving saucelike consistency, 7-8 minutes.
12. Season with salt and pep per, to taste. Turn off heat and whisk in remaining butter until
fully melted and emulsified into sauce.
13. To make lemon-garlic as paragus: In large saucepan, bring olive oil to medium-high heat.
14. Add asparagus and season with salt, ground black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes. Sear undisturbed about 1 min ute.
15. Turn asparagus and add minced garlic, sauteing about 10 seconds. Add lemon juice and continue sauteing until reduced by two-thirds, about 1 minute.
16. Turn off heat and add but ter, stirring until emulsified into pan sauce. Season with salt and ground black pepper, to taste.
Chateaubriand:
• 1 Omaha Steaks Chateaubriand (2-4 pounds)
• kosher salt
• ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup grapeseed oil
Red Wine Gravy:
• Reserved chateaubriand juices
• 1 medium shallot, small diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 cups red wine
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 1 tablespoon stone ground mustard
• kosher salt, to taste
• ground black pepper, to tastePreheat smoker or pellet grill to 275 F.
Lemon-Garlic Asparagus:
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 pound jumbo asparagus, stems trimmed and spears blanched in salted water
• 1 pinch kosher salt, plus additional, to taste, divided
• 1 pinch ground black pepper, plus additional, to taste, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 lemon, juice only
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
February 22, 1960 - November 13, 2022
Robert Howard “Bob” Johnson, age 62, passed away on November 13, 2022. Born February 22, 1960, to Billy and Rita Johnson, Bob grew up in Chester, VA. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 39 years, Teresa; daughter, Kristin (Matt) Taylor; and grandchildren, Hadley and Jackson. He is also survived by his sister, Di ane Johnson; brother, Jeffrey “Jeff” Johnson; and numerous sisters and brothers-in-law, as well as, nieces and nephews.
Bob was a graduate of Thomas Dale High School and Virginia Commonwealth Universi ty. He then worked in the family’s insurance business for many years, followed by 20 years as a Claims Manager, at Sentry Insurance Company. Bob was an avid hunter, angler, and outdoorsman, with a love for Civil War history, and enjoyed visiting Civil War Parks and Battlefields, eventually becoming a do cent at Pamplin Historical Park. He was a longtime member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, in Chester, where he was married, and where his daughter and grand children were baptized.
Bob was also an avid reader, great home chef, and enjoyed sharing music and food with family and friends - and nothing was more important to him than family. His daugh ter, Kristin, was the apple of his eye, only matched by the love for his grandchildren. Though gone way too soon, Bob demonstrat ed a love of life and others, that will live on in all who knew and loved him.
The family will receive friends from 4:00pm6:00pm, Sunday, November 20, 2022, at J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, Chester, VA. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am, on Monday, November 21, 2022 at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 12201 Richmond St., Chester, VA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Diabetes Associa tion. Condolences may be registered at www. jtmorriss.com.
February 2, 1954 - November 13,
Wayne Eugene Bliven, 68, of Chester, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 13, 2022, while worshiping the Lord with his Bible study group.
Wayne was born in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, on February 2, 1954. As a young child, he was passionate about music and taught himself how to play the guitar. As a young adult, he met his future mother-inlaw, Connie White, who led him to the Lord. Becoming saved was a life changing event for Wayne, and he spent the rest of his adult life leading worship in church, and sharing his faith. He was a family man, who would do anything for his wife and children, and who took pride in being the protector and provid er for his family. He also enjoyed mechanics, and was most recently the Head Mechanic at a local golf course. Wayne also loved nature and fishing, and spent many days search ing for sea glass on the beach with his wife, friends, and grandchildren. He was also an avid motorcyclist and enjoyed tinkering in the garage. He will forever be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a man after God’s own heart.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Mary Bliven; his children, Stefanie Kinzie (Ashley), Travis Wayne Bliven, and Matthew Bliven (Danielle); six grandchildren; mother, Beverly Ennis; siblings, Bruce Bliven, Dale Bliven, and Burt Bliven; and many extended family members and close friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Bernard Bliven.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 18, 2022, at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, na tionalbreastcancer.org; to the Chapel, chapel rva.com; or to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, https://alzfdn.org. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
May 26, 1936 - November 12, 2022
Joann Miller Rinaca, 86, passed peacefully at home in Chesterfield, Vir ginia, on November 12, 2022. She was born to Freda Cath erine (Kiracofe) and James Ira “Bill” Miller, on May 26, 1936, in Mt. Solon, Virgin ia. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Edward Hill “Ned” Rinaca, Jr. She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 64 years, Edward Hill Rinaca; daugh ters, Kati (Jack) Kain and Amy (Keith) Walker; grandchildren, Nathan (Katie) Kain, Sarah (Matthew) Thiery, Adrian (David) Brown, and Garrett Walker; great-grandchil dren, Jazmine, Alonso, and Andres Kain; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Joann grew up in Mt. Solon, in the Shenando ah Valley, and was inspired by the beauty of that place to become a talented painter. She graduated from North River High School, in 1954, and went on to earn a degree in Fine Art from Mary Washington College, in 1958. Early in her career, she taught art in public schools in Virginia and Western Maryland. In 1970, she began showing her artwork at art shows across Virginia, marking the beginning of a career that spanned 40 years. She painted prolifically, finding it therapeutic as well as fulfilling, and her work attract ed many loyal customers. Joann’s artwork inspired peace and serenity, focusing on the natural beauty in this world.
Joann was a faithful member of Chester Pres byterian Church, where she used her God-giv en talents in many ways, including serving as Deacon, teaching Sunday School, and serving on numerous committees.
Joann’s two great passions in life were her family and her artwork. She had a great love for animals. Above all, she was a much-loved wife, mother, mother-in-law, and grand mother, who will be dearly missed.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 20, 2022 from 2 pm to 4 pm, in the Chester Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, at 3424 W. Hundred Rd. In lieu of flow ers, the family requests donations be made to Perkinson Center for the Arts & Education https://www.perkinsoncenter.org/support. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmor riss.com.
Per Joann’s wishes, a private burial, of her ashes, will take place at a later date.
September 28, 1990 - November 11, 2022
Kristen Lynn Cook, 32, and her daughter, Cassie, of Chester, VA, passed away on Friday, No vember 11, 2022. Born in Richmond, VA, she was the daughter of the late William Harney; and was also preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, William Michael Harney; and maternal grandparents, William Edward Armstrong and Ruby Juanita Armstrong.
Kristen graduated from ECPI University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administra tion. She was currently employed by Virgin ia Commonwealth University, as the Lead Admissions Processor. Kristen was an avid Disney lover and will be remembered by her family as a loving and devoted wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and mother-to-be to her daugh ter, Cassie.
She is survived by her husband of 8 years, Corey Cook; her mother, Diane Lynn Bledsoe and husband, Donald; three siblings, Shada’e Bledsoe, Derek Bledsoe, and Jade Anderson; two nieces, Ayana and Maddison; her pa ternal grandmother, Dorothy Jean Harney; mother-in-law, Sharon Lucy Cook; one sisterin-law, Nicole Cook; and numerous other loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Friday, November 18, 2022, at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Kristen’s memory to a mental health charity of your choice. Condo lences may be registered at www.jtmorriss. com.
April 28, 1945 - November 10, 2022
Elizabeth Rideout Wachsmann, 77, of Stony Creek, passed away on November 10, 2022.
Elizabeth was predeceased by her parents, John Nel son and Lily Ride
out, and a grandson, David Allen Campbell. She is survived by Marvin Wachsmann, her loving husband of 56 years, her children, Re becca Wachsmann Campbell (David) of Prince George, and her son Richard Wachsmann (Amy) of Stony Creek. She is also survived by her grandchildren Derek Campbell, John Wachsmann, Brad Wachsmann, Elizabeth Diane Wachsmann, as well as one great-grand daughter, Naomi Wachsmann.
She is also survived by her sister, Fran Rob ison (Jim) of Centreville and multiple nieces and nephews.
She will always be remembered as a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and educator. She loved baking, gardening, quilting, and knitting. Her inner strength and endurance throughout her fight with complicated medical problems over the last 30 years never stopped her. She was an inspiration to all that knew her. Memorial and funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to any medical or educational organization of your choice. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
February 12, 1939 - November 10, 2022
November 11, 2022
Services for Sher ron L. Young of Church Road, VA , who departed this life on November 11, 2022 at her residence will be private. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Pe tersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilker sonsince1874.com.
April 18, 1930 - November 14, 2022
Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Unity Baptist Church, 330 S. South Street, Petersburg, VA. the Rev. Dr. E. E. Mitchell, Jr., Pastor. The interment to follow at City Point National Cemetery. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Pe tersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilker sonsince1874.com.
Jerry Donald Whitehead, Sr., 83, of Hopewell, passed away on Thurs day, November 10, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, For rest and Katherine Whitehead; wife, Lena McCaffity Whitehead; sister, Ruth Marie Hogwood; and great-grand daughter, Sarabeth N. Jones. Jerry was retired after 33 years of service from CSX, and also served honorably in the United States military. He was a member of many local organizations, to include the Kiwanis Club in Hopewell, The Heights Baptist Church in Colonial Heights, and The American Legion Post 284 in Colonial Heights, where he enjoyed greeting people at bingo. Jerry is survived by his children, Kathy Coleman (Bob), J* (Hollywood) Donald White head, Christy Eve Whitehead-Hiltz (Kevin), and Kaila M. Wilson; grandchildren, Derek Jones and James Ryan Jones; great-grand children, Sydney Jones, Allison Jones, Lucious Jones, Lena R. Goddard, and Derek Michael-Bee Jones; beloved family member, Holly Gorse; the extended McCaffity family; and many other extended family members and friends. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, from 4 PM-6 PM, at J.T. Morriss Funeral Home - Chester, 3050 W. Hundred Road. A funeral service will be held in the chapel the following day, Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 1 PM. Inter ment will directly follow the service at Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.jtmorriss.com.
April 27, 1934 - November 14, 2022
Jane Elizabeth Procise, 88, of Colonial Heights, Virginia passed away peacefully on Monday, Novem ber 14, 2022. Born on April 27, 1934 in Petersburg, Virginia, she was the daughter to the late Richard Earley Procise and Alice Pritchett Procise. She was also preceded in death by her son, Charles Craig and her special friend, Raymond Harward.
Jane retired from Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company after 33 years of dedi cated service. Following that, she worked for Chesterfield County Government for six years. Jane was a volunteer for Ettrick and Matoaca Volunteer Rescue Squad and a member of the Colonial Heights Senior Center.
She is survived by her loving children, Joy Reekes Mann (Tommy), Richard A. Poole Jr. (Teresa), Charles R. Archer Jr. (Guy) and Sa mantha A. Furnish (Robert); grandchildren, Justin Mann, Kelli Mann, Nicholas Furnish (Angela), Chad Furnish (Ally) and Stephanie Furnish (Joseph); great-grandchildren, Ol ivia Mann, Madelynne Furnish and Brooks Furnish; and many other extended family members.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, No vember 18, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funer al Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. Inter ment will follow in Blandford Cemetery, 319 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia 23803. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lucy Corr Village, 6800 Lucy Corr Boulevard, Chesterfield, Virginia 23832. The family would like to personally thank the Dale Nursing Unit at Lucy Corr for the exceptional care provided to Ms. Jane. On line condolences may be registered at www. ealvinsmall.com.
John William Wade, Jr., 83, of Chester, VA, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022. Born July 3, 1939 in Nelson Coun ty, he was the son of the late John William Wade Sr. and Louise Phillips Wade of Afton. John was also predeceased by his sister, Calista Duncan.
John was a graduate of Nelson County High School and matricu lated to the University of Virginia, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. While at UVA, John engaged in English Literature studies, which led to his first career as a high school English and Advanced Compositions teacher at Nelson County High School. He taught for five years in both Nelson County and at Fort Defiance High School in Staunton before transi tioning from education to criminal justice, a professional endeavor that spanned 32 years. Initially serving as a Probation and Parole Officer with the Department of Corrections, John advanced to the position of Chief of Probation and Parole for District 13 in Lynch burg and was eventually promoted to the position of Parole Examiner and ultimately Di rector of the Parole Process for the Commonwealth of Virginia. While serving as Director of the Parole Process, John helped develop the first Community Diversion Incentive pro gram in the state and was a member of its Community Resources Board. He also served as chairperson of task forces for parole violation sanctions and skills training for parole offi cers. Engagement in numerous grant proposals, development of Parole Violation Hearing procedures, and the creation of the Virginia Parole Board Procedures Manual displayed John’s formidable writing skills. His numerous professional memberships included the Association of Paroling Authorities and the Virginia Association of Administrative Law Judges and Hearing Officers.
John was an avid fox hunter, who bred and raised champion Walker fox hounds. As a member of the fox hunting community, John participated in various sporting organiza tions and developed many personal associations with others who shared his passion. A prolific reader, John absorbed information about Thomas Jefferson, the settling of the west, and critical analyses of human nature, especially those written by George Will and Charles Krauthammer. Throughout his life, John faced extraordinary challenges due to childhood illness but persevered both personally, and professionally.
He is survived by his wife, Joan Alderson Wade, sister Linda Wade D’Ambola (Phil), step daughter Jennifer Williams, grandchildren Nate and Caroline Williams, nephews Justin D’Ambola, Dean Duncan (Nina), William Duncan (Sandy), and niece Cheryl Brummell (Dave), as well as several great nieces and nephews.
A memorial service is being held on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 2:00pm with visita tion one hour prior at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. In lieu of flowers contribu tions may be made to your local SPCA or the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital http:// www.stjude.org/
On November 14, 2022, Mrs. Sarah O. Robertson peacefully departed this life at Blue Ridge Assisted Living, Richmond, VA. She was born to the late James P. Peacock and Minnie B. Pea cock and was a native of Wilson, NC. She resided in Ettrick, VA since she was 8 years old. She was married to Malcom E. Robert son, Sr. for 55 years and was a member of Mount Olivet Baptist Church for over 80 years.
Sarah received her early education in Chesterfield, VA and grad uated from Carver High School in 1951. She attended Virginia State College (now University) majoring in Physical Education. She completed nursing training in 1963 at the Medical College Hospital in Richmond, VA. She began her nursing career at Central State Hospital in 1963 and retired after 38 years and part-time 1991 in which she worked several years.
Sarah was a member of the Local and National Nursing Associations. She also held membership with the Virginia State University Booster Club, National Council of Senior Citizen #1399, NAACP, AARP, Happy Hour Senior Citizens, Southside Virginia Medical Center Chapter of Seniors Circle, Neighborhood Watch, Petersburg Triad, Salt and Club Vogue.
Along with her parents and her husband, Sarah was preceded in death by her daughter, Alicia J. Robertson; daughter-in-law, Teresa Robertson; two sisters, Courtney Dickerson (Ezekiel) and Gertrude Crooms (Henry} both of Goldsboro, NC; two brothers, Hubert Hin nant (Ruth) of Petersburg, VA and Henry Peacock (Evelyn) of Los Angeles, CA; brother-inlaw, Robert Robertson of Chester, VA; and her sister-in-law, Ernestine Bracey. Sarah leaves to cherish her precious memories: her son, Malcom Robertson, Jr. of Colo nial Heights, VA; god-son, Dakarai Freeman of Ettrick, VA; sister, Ella Nadine Baskerville (Joseph Jr.) of Petersburg, VA; and brother, Johnnie Hinnant (Nellie) of Washington, D.C.; sisters-in-law, Elva Barksdale of Georgia, Dorothy Whipple of Colonial Heights, VA and Virginia Robertson of Chester, VA; devoted friends, Emma Ferguson, Sharon Jones, Bren da Wynne, Billy Dickerson (nephew), Sarah Johnson (niece), Jackie Peyton, Betty Berry and Janis Harrison (neighbors); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, 800 Augusta Avenue, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Dr. Wesley K. McLaughlin, Pastor. The interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park. Viewing for Mrs. Robertson will be held one hour prior to the funeral service at the church.
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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Ms. Margaret V. Jones, of Hopewell, departed this life Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Colonial Heights Health & Rehab after a brief illness. she was born to the late Emmett and Hattie Peterson. Margaret was educated in the Hopewell School system. She accept ed Christ as her Savior and was a member of the Wakefield Chapel. Upon her retirement, she was the proprietor of the Every-So-Fresh Cleaning Service.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; two sisters, Amy and Brenda Peterson; two grandsons, Jamari and Jermaine Jones, Jr. She leaves to cherish her memory: three sons, Wilbert of Colonial Heights, Jermaine (Jessica), of New Bern, NC, and Clarence of Hopewell; daughter, Shelly of Petersburg; three sisters, Jennifer, Karen and Diana all of Hopewell; twelve grandchildren, Jazmyne, Jailynn, Jamira, Kwan, Ebony, Brianna, Trion, Mariah, Denise, Dennis, Khalil, and Zania; six great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held 12 noon, Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the Chapel of Bland Funeral Homes, 137 Harrison St., Petersburg, VA, 23803, Rev. James Claiborne, eulogist. Inter ment will follow at Mt. Sinai Community Cemetery, Prince George, VA. The funeral arrangements for Ms. Margaret Jones have been entrusted to the caring profession als of Bland Funeral Homes, 137 Harrison St., Petersburg, VA, 23803.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce that on Monday, Novem ber 14, 2022, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, auntie, cousin, and friend, Bettie Ann Perry, 73, of Petersburg, Virgin ia was called home after a brief illness. It says in God’s word...2 Corinthians 5:8. We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.
Bettie was born in Stony Creek, Virginia to the late Fannie Walker Perry and James Nelson Perry, Sr. She was the youngest of five children. She was preceded in death by her sister, Ada Hall; a brother, Willie Perry, Sr.; nieces, Keisha Hall and Zeanette “Tina” Denise Shell; nephew, Kelvin Hall.
She leaves to cherish precious memories: her only child the apple of her eye, Reginald C. Perry (Don); her devoted big brother; James Perry, Jr. (Geraldine) of Detroit, Michigan; her big sister, Lillie Perry Hall of Dinwiddie Virginia; a granddaughter, Vel dreka Crockett of Hopewell Virginia; great grandchildren, Ashlyn Dennis and Syreniti Crockett; special daughter, Seana Richard son and special grandchildren, JerVonta Reese and Ausinae Wyche (who she adored); devoted nephews, Frank Jones II, Kavuan Perry and Doral Jones; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who she loved dearly.
Bettie accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was baptized at Rocky Mount Baptist Church, McKen ney Virginia. She attended Southside High School and went on to be a substitute teach er for a short period of time.
Bettie was known as Betty Boo, and Rick to others. She loved music and enjoyed danc ing. A small queen with a feisty personality. To know her was to love her. She will be sadly missed by all of her family. Heaven has gained a beautiful rose.
The family would like to thank the Staff of Bon Secours Mercy Hospital for providing compassionate care to our loved one.
Services will be held 2:00 P.M., Monday, November 21, 2022, at the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Damion T. Batts, eulogist.
J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Charles E. Tyler, Jr. left his earthly shell and transi tioned from labor to reward Wednes day, November 9, 2022. He was the youngest son of the late Charles Sr. and Lucille Hannon Tyler. Known by his family as “Little Brother”, he was preceded in death by two siblings, Mildred Wyatt and Bobby Smith.
Charles was born on Pocahontas Island in Petersburg, Virginia but spent most of his early years in Charlottesville, Virginia. He served for more than 40 years in law enforcement between the University of Virginia Police Department, the Virginia State Police Academy, Waynesboro, VA and his final station as Chief of Police at Virginia State University.
Affectionately known as “Tyler”, he leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted wife and best friend of 32 years, Regina Barnett Tyler; their two sons, Evan and Aaron, his oldest son, Chuck Tyler, and his stepson, Che’ Braxton; goddaughter, Kimberly Ferguson; brothers, William “Bill” Tyler, (Tracie) and Gerald Smith; sister, Betty Jor dan; in-laws, Stanley Jr. and Zella Barnett; brothers-in-law, Stanley Barnett III and Mi chael Barnett; one aunt, Ella Hannon Davis; a devoted, cousin Dorothy Hannon; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
At the request of the family there will be no public viewing or services for Mr. Tyler. The family will celebrate his life and legacy privately. All cards and letters may be sent or delivered to the funeral establishment.
J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Larry L. Crocker, 66, of 511 Windham Street Petersburg, VA, after fighting a long and hard fight with cancer, surrendered to his angels on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at St Mary’s Hospital. Larry Crock er was educated in the Petersburg Public School System graduating from Petersburg High School in 1975.
At a young age, Larry loved basketball and his music. Larry was a hard worker and made it his life goal to be the best at whatever he set his mind to do. Due to this mindset and his work ethic, he won many awards and tributes, there are too many to name! Larry retired from Verizon and started his own phone jack installation company, Crocker Jacks.
He loved helping people by using his knowledge to better the lives of others. Larry later went on to work at Purdue as a security guard. Larry was employed at the time of his passing at Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation.
Larry was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Crocker (Vivian); his mother, Daisy Crock er and his daughter, Laurie Davis (at a very early age).
Larry leaves to cherish his memories: his devoted life partner, Sheila Robertson (who he spent the last 26 years with); his sons, Larry Davis and Dwaine Robertson (both were very present in his life); two sisters, Pricilla Haskins of Hampton, VA, and Crystal Crocker of Petersburg, VA. Larry had a very special group of children that he helped raise Monique Powell (Jerome), Sabrina Robertson, Marquell Robertson, Delquise Branch, and Mekhi Mims (who played a very special part in his life). Larry had two very special little people in his life that stole his heart when they were born, Zion Meredith and Amaris Powell. A very special and loving niece, Kani sha Haskins (Truth Combs) and her sons, Hasan Haskins and Truth Combs, Jr.
Larry also leaves to cherish his memories: three brothers, Raymond Davis of Petersburg, VA, Vincent Fields, Sr. of Fayetteville, NC, and Gary Fields, Sr. of Columbia, SC; three uncles, James Crocker, Jr. of Petersburg, VA, Alphonso Crocker of Ladson, SC (Christina), and Deacon Ronald Crocker (Charlene) of Richmond, VA; one aunt, Vanessa Crocker of Petersburg, VA; and a host of relatives, friends and co-workers. A special thank you to Michele Herbert, Michele Wingo and his work family at Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation. Also, thank you the Staff at St. Mary’s Hospital for their dedication to his care.
A memorial service will be held 12:00 Noon, Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 418 Halifax Street, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Dr. Robert A. Diggs, Sr., Pastor. Immediate ly following the service, the family will have to-go trays available for relatives and friends.
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.
December 5, 1965 - November 8, 2022
Richard Patrick Holley went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Holley and mother, Margaret Holley; and his sisters, Lorrie Talbert and Marie Berlingeri. Richie is survived by three sisters, Norma, Patti and Kathy. Richie also leaves behind four beautiful children, Sierra Swartout, Justin Terry (Kristine), Dylan Holley (Callyn), and Megan Holley. He has six very well-loved grandchildren, Kaylee, Kassidy, Justin Jr, Londyn, Anna, and Brinleigh; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Richie was a huge animal lover, having spent the last few years working with his teenage love,horses. You could always find him with his fur babies and even sharing that love with family on trail rides and fishing trips. Richie, you could always count on to lend a helping hand and to share a belly laugh when you most needed it, a huge family man and he was always there for the ones he loved. While he will be missed dearly we are happy that he has finally joined those he loved that departed before him and is no longer in pain or suffering.
The family will have a private memorial service to pay respects with a date to be determined. So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again, and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy – John 16:22 J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Eugene Thomas “Tony” Foster, 54, transitioned peacefully at his residence Friday, November 11, 2022. He was born in Winston Salem, NC on July 24, 1968 to Joseph Foster and the late Ruby Lee Foster.
After graduating from Highland Springs High School, Tony enlisted in United States Army where he served three years. In his free time he loved cooking, watching WWE, and pulling for the Dallas Cowboys and North Carolina Tarheels. He was so well known for his famous Macaroni and Cheese. He was preceded in death by his moth er, Ruby Foster Roseboro, sister, Thessa Foster, maternal grandmother, Euzelia Roseboro, paternal grandmother, Eugenia Foster, grandfather, Osko Roseboro, and aunts, Louise Husley, Dorothy Roseboro and Kay Meeks.
Tony is survived by his wife, Lucila of four years, but know each other for 33 years; father, Joseph Foster (Eloise); sisters, Angela Alexander (Anthony) and Melissa Pettiford (Derrick); step brother,, Kermit Clarke; niece, Brittany Lawrence; nephews, TJ and Isaiah; great niece, Briley Farrar; uncles, Jimmy Roseboro (Johanna), and Sammy Roseboro; cousins who grew up like siblings, Frankie, Dr. Jacqueline, Louisea, Ernie, and Chris Roseboro; host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held 12-6 P.M., Sunday, November 20, 2022 at the Chapel of Bland Funeral Homes, 137 Harrison St, Peters burg, VA, 23803.
The funeral arrangements for Mr. Eugene Thomas Foster have been entrusted to the caring professionals of Bland Funeral Homes, 137 Harrison St., Petersburg, VA, 23803. (804) 732-7841.
Mrs. Bertha Mae (Bert) Hamlin, of 6512 County Drive, Disputan ta, Virginia, peacefully joined her Heavenly Father, Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at River View on the Appomattox Health & Rehab Center. She was a native of Prince George County, Virginia, and the daughter of the late Willie Bland and Sylvia Peters Bland. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 yrs, Odis P. Hamlin, Sr., her son Odis P. Hamlin, Jr., her sisters Geraldine Lewis and Ludelia Bland, and brothers William Nelson Bland, Sr., Fenton L. Bland, Sr., Junius Webster Bland, Sr., Herbert Dewitt Bland, Sr., Mayo Bland, Roycee Bland Sr., and Wilbert M. Bland, Sr. Bertha confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized at Loving Union Baptist Church in Disputanta, Virginia. Bertha graduated from the Disputanta Training Center and attended Virginia State College(now University). Bertha worked along side of her brother Wilbert M. Bland, Sr., at Bland’s Florist for many years. She loved to play softball and played with the women’s league. She loved to spend time with her family and talking on the phone with her friend’s.
Bertha leaves to cherish her memories two devoted sons, Michael Hamlin of Disputanta, Virginia and Alvin Hamlin of Hopewell, Virginia. Two daughters-in-law, Michelle Kelly-Ham lin and Jacqueline Hamlin. Five Grandchildren, Kenneth Hamlin of Richmond, Va, Kimberly Hamlin of Atlanta, Ga, Shawanda White(Kenny)Chesapeake, Va, Melissa Hamlin of Virginia Beach, Va and Kevin Hill of Petersburg, Va. Three Great-Grandchildren, Gabrielle Davis of Chesapeake, Va, Miyah & Keniyah Hamlin of Richmond, Va. Two sisters, Lillian Bland Web ster, Chesterfield, Va and Ophelia Bland Jackson, Petersburg, Va. and One brother, Deacon Eugene A Bland of Petersburg, Va. Two Sister-in-laws, Catherine Moore of Disputanta, Va and Vivian Bland of Petersburg, Va. One Brother-in-law, Mack Freeman of Richmond, Va. Two sons by love, Larry (Shyguy)Williams and James (Sap)Williams. There are many devoted nieces, nephews cousins and other extended relatives and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held 12 Noon, Thursday, November 17, 2022 at First Baptist Church Harrison Street, Petersburg, Pastor Jermiah Tillman officiating. Interment will fol low in Dinwiddie Memorial Park, Dinwiddie. A wake will be held from 6 to 8pm, Wednesday evening, November 16th at the Bland Funeral Home Chapel, 137 Harrison Street, Peters burg, Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the caring professionals at Bland Funeral Home, 137 Harrison Street, Petersburg.For more information please call us at (804) 7327841.
Mr. Earl L. Bradley, Sr.
October 24, 1962 - November 3, 2022
Mr. Earl L. Bradley, Sr., 60, of 537 N. Azalea Rd, Petersburg, transi tioned peacefully on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at his residence. Earl was preceded in death by his father, James R. Bradley, Sr; sib lings, Gwendolyn, Carolyn and James R. Bradley, Jr.
Earl known by most as “Lewis” graduated from Petersburg High School with the class of 1981. (still the No. 1) He was a member of the Appomattox Ward of The church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints of Petersburg, VA. He enjoyed playing video games, watching Sons of Anarchy and Football. He was Pittsburg Steelers Fan. Lewis over the years was a over the road truck driver and was a cook for several restaurants.
Lewis leaves behind, his mother, Alice Irene Bradley of Petersburg; sons, Antonio L. Bradley, Earl L. Bradley, Jr, and Darryl L. Bradley of Petersburg, Antwaun L. Parham of NC, Earl L. Bradley, III of GA, James M. Bradley of N. Chesterfield, Aaron L. Bradley of FL and John-Lewis Bradley; and daughters, Pennsylvania and Kandyace Bradley; his grandchildren, E’Shani T. Harrington, Amaya K. Jones, Markeese A. Taylor, E’Mari L. Bradley, Josiah M. Evans, Londyn D. Bradley, Embri N. Waller, Leilani N. Bradley, Ariyah J. Bradley, Aaron L. Bradley, Jr, Aa’yira L. Bradley, Antwaun L. Parham, II, Amiya Jones, Amauri Parham, Ausar Parham, Sean Cohen, Ka’Shian Glover, Jasmine Guzman, Landon Bradley, Elaiya Bradley and Esiah Bradley; one great granddaughter, Royalti T. Smith; one brother, Michael A. Bradley of Petersburg; mothers of his children, Bernadette W. Hite, Lisa C. Hamlin, Brenda L. Howard, Amber J. McKinney and Paula Bradley; and a several aunts, uncles, cousins, too numerous to name.
The Immediate family has requested a “Private Memorial” service.
The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the caring professionals of Bland Funeral Homes, 137 Harrison St., Petersburg, VA, 23803 (804) 732-7841. Rev. Robert L. Bullock, Jr.
