PRINCE GEORGE— On Tuesday, November 29th, Prince George Economic Development Director Yoti Jabri conducted a meeting with the business leaders and property owners located at the I-95 Exit 45. Busi nesses in the area include major hotel chains Hamp ton by Hilton, Holiday Inn Express, Quality Inn, Com fort Inn, Red Roof Inn, and Days Inn, as well as several restaurants including Nan ny’s Restaurant & Cater ing, Huddle House, and El Arriero Restaurant, along with Exxon and Sunoco gas station convenience store combos.
Based on the recently approved county strategic plan, Jabri presented at tending owners five Exit 45 action plan initiatives: 1) a focus on the tourism zone designated at the exit; 2) investigating water and sewage deficiencies; 3) a vision to transform the area based on review of existing data, stakeholder input, and comparisons with other exits; 4) investigating zone and code compliance; and, 5) creating a matrix of goals and action steps to achieve the desired results.
The overall mission that those goals boil down to is that the county is trying to improve the business impact and profitability of Exit 45.
The first goal is to increase water and sewer capacities while also allowing for residential connections to water and sewer systems. Currently, water capacity for new development is at 91,392 gallons per day. Wastewater capacity for new development is at 129,569. This is a key action item
because current ground water withdrawal does not allow for residential uses. This is vital, according to Jabri, because, “Residential growth is key in attracting more retail and food and beverage. Retailers and food and beverage companies have expressed… the need for increased housing at the exit.”
The second goal is to im prove the appearance of the buildings which were con structed around the 1970s, in the hopes of incentivizing
owners to improve the way the exit looks overall. The third goal is the purchase and demolition of the Con tinental Motel, which has already been completed, and the attraction of a new busi ness to its former location. The fourth goal is to form a partnership with the owners of the Red Roof Inn to be a “catalyst in increasing [the county’s] capture rate at the exit.”The fifth goal is simply attending more trade shows
to recruit more business to the Exit 45 area, and the sixth goal is to increase hotel promotion and marketing of the exit. The final seventh goal is to recruit mixed use and residential developers, which will also be enhanced by attending trade shows to spread word of availability.
All of these goals and improvements have little meaning without the water and sewage capacity to sup port it, as expressed by sev eral business owners who attended the meeting, who stated that the low quality of the water has affected their businesses, even lead ing them to refund money to their hotel customers.
In response to those con cerns, Jabri shared details of the utility upgrades planned for Exit 45. To address these vital water issues, the key goals for water and sewer
include developing a new well for additional water ca pacity; extending the water line along State Route 301 to serve retail, commercial, and residential develop ment; receiving additional water capacity from Peters burg while constructing a 12-inch waterline, storage tank, and booster pump station along 301; inter connecting the 301 water system to the central water system; upgrading a 12-inch gravity sewer to 15-inch and adding an additional pump; constructing a new gravity sewer/pump station as part of commercial and retail development east and next to I-95; and, finally, construct ing a new gravity sewer/ pump station east of I-95.
“This is why we’re here, to talk about these issues,” said Jabri. “What problems are we having, and how can we help with this.”
HOPEWELL— In an ef fort to address the concerns of residents, the City of Hopewell held a Special Neighborhood Crime Summit Meeting on Wednes day, November 30th at the community center to discuss crime.
Most of city council at tended the meeting: Mayor Patience Bennett, Vice Mayor Johnny Partin, and Council ors Jasmine Gore, Brenda Pel ham, and Deborah Randolph. Law enforcement representa tives from various local, state and federal agencies included Hopewell Sheriff Travis Stan ley, Hopewell Deputy Chief Major Donald Reid and Cap tain David Stoker, Petersburg Police Chief Travis Christian, ATF Special Agent Justin Ja cob, and officers representing Virginia State Police.
Hopewell Police Chief A.J. Starke opened the summit by stating that if he were a resident, he would want to know what the police chief was doing in response to the increased violence in the city, further explaining that he would be outlining the department’s initiatives and partnerships that evening. The presence of so many officers from an adjacent location like Petersburg com bined with three represen tatives from the state police and one from the federal
agency of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) made clear that Hopewell was receiving assistance from, and in partnerships with these other law enforcement organizations.
The chief stated that he and Petersburg Police Chief Travis Christian had just had breakfast with Bob Mosier, the Virginia Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security that morning. At that breakfast, the PPD chief learned about Hopewell’s crime summit and volun teered to attend. “We’re dealing with a lot of the same issues,” said Starke, explain ing that similar crimes are committed in each communi ty, and both communities are often dealing with the same criminals.
Starke complimented city council on their support for a new technological initia tive soon to be underway in Hopewell. While he stated he would not get into the nuts and bolts of it, he explained, “The direction that we’re go ing here in Hopewell is going to be a game changer.”
The chief continued, stat ing that criminals would no longer be able to drive stolen vehicles through Hopewell undetected, nor people with outstanding warrants against them. Starke praised the council for funding this tech nology, and said that instal lation would begin around mid-December.
“I’m not going to get into how it works, because crim inals don’t tell us what their plans are,” said Starke.
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As far as the uptick in shootings in Hopewell, the chief explained, “We don’t get notified beforehand when someone is planning to do something…. We don’t get invited to a gunfight or get an invitation or a heads-up to something that’s about to happen.”
The chief then highlighted a key partnership for ad dressing such crime: citizens talking to police. Under standing that citizens may be afraid that criminals will retaliate if they cooperate with police, Starke assured the gathered residents that witnesses can simply ask to remain anonymous. “We would investigate your complaint, but we would not send a police officer to your
house,” he said. “It’s a twostreak. We really need our community to talk with us.”
Deputy Chief Major Reid took the podium to explain that another department initiative was to place an additional two officers on shift from Sunday through Wednesday, specifically designated to target higher crime areas. From Thursday through Saturday evening shifts, four more officers are on duty in addition to the regular officers already on patrol, again, to direct ef forts to areas in need of extra policing.
When a mic was given to attendees, one of the first questions was why criminals
are being released so quickly after having been arrest ed, to the applause of the audience. “I don’t think there’s a law en forcement officer in here that thinks that’s okay, but that’s some thing outside the scope of what we do,” he respond ed, adding that police need sup port with this issue from judges, commonwealth attorneys, and legislators. Other citizen questions covered
a wide spectrum of crime-re lated topics ranging from high crime neighborhoods, to raising the salary of police officers; and from getting citizens to come forward with more information, to home less criminal activity stunting downtown businesses.
By the end of the meeting, many citizens had been given the opportunity to voice their concerns, and law enforce ment had offered its respons es, taking note of unresolved situations upon which to follow-up. Where that dia logue between the police and community will lead next is unknown, but the crime summit was a step in the direction of improving law enforcement-citizen commu nication and laying a founda tion for that vital partnership.
HOPEWELL– It’s cold. It’s rainy. And the tractor trailer is filled with wet pine trees. But area student athletes overcame those obstacles with some old-fashioned Christmas spirit. Students from both Hopewell High School and Prince George High School converged on the grounds of the Hopewell Optimist Club. The reason… Christmas cheer.
Students from both schools were donating their time last Saturday to help unload freshly cut Christmas trees for the club’s annual tree lot. Neither the weather nor the plethora of other things the high schoolers could have been doing on that cold, wet day kept them away.
Joe Moore, Chairman of the Hopewell Optimist Club Tree Lot, explained that the truck had travelled from
North Carolina packed with the holiday trees. As for securing the manual labor of the athletes, he said, “All we did was ask, and they showed up.” Moore went on to say that they support the club every year, and likewise, the Optimist Club supports them.
Hopewell High School head football coach Ricky Irby said the optimist club reaches out to the school
every year about getting kids involved in community service. Irby said the work is “very cool for the kids to do and very rewarding.” He said the turnout of the kids says a lot about their character and their sense of pride in their community.
Quincy Ponder, from Prince George High School said he was there to “help the com munity out and just bonding with my teammates.”
The money from the sale of the trees goes to sup port youth projects; Moore explained that the club is a volunteer group that makes money so they can give it away.
The tree lot is open Monday through Friday from noon to 8 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 8 PM, and Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM, at 1400 Lynchburg Street in Hopewell.
The regional workforce de velopment board can help, and not just with finding a job, but developing a career.
The Crater Regional Work force Development Board creates and sustains powerful connections between busi nesses and job seekers, Exec utive Director Tabitha Taylor explained during a Board of Supervisors work session recently.
She gave an update on the positive progress of the or ganization through Virginia Career Works, a statewide network of employment pro fessionals supported by federal funding from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
Prince George Board of Su pervisors Member Floyd M. Brown, Jr. has been appointed the Crater Workforce Consor tium of Chief Elected Officials Chairman and will step into that role in January of 2023.
This regional board is one of 14 workforce boards through out Virginia, servicing the counties and cities of Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie, Empo ria, Greensville, Hopewell, Petersburg, Prince George, Surry, and Sussex. They have recently relocated to Prince George County in the Cross
ings Shopping Center and with that move increased business and community outreach by 78 percent in just the last six months.
“We’re excited about the direction that the workforce board is going in and the new leadership,” Hopewell-Prince George Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Becky McDonough said. “It’s also exciting with the new location which is more centrally locat ed for the region the board serves.”
She praised the leadership’s efforts as it works to com municate the benefits of the program and how to impact stakeholders.
“The role of the workforce is focused on getting kids on a successful projectory, have a career, and be self-sustain ing,” McDonough added. “The director understands that role and has demonstrated suc
cess.”
The Crater Regional Work force Development Board (CRWDB) is the designated regional convener and admin istrative entity that coordi nates workforce training and career services through federal funding from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
“We are charged with over seeing and implementing workforce development initia tives and activities throughout the Virginia Career Works –Crater Region,” Taylor ex plained.
The CRWDB collaborates with contracted program op erators and workforce system partners to assist employers with applicant screening, writing job descriptions, and training new employees. The CRWDB also ensures that classes and career services are effectively delivered for Virgin
ia Career Works Crater Region youth and adult residents as well as businesses.
Eligible Training Providers are approved training provid ers for individual participants enrolled in the WIOA pro gram, providing participants with the skills and tools they need to gain employment in the career field of their choice. Training providers and pro grams that are eligible for funding provided by the WIOA can be found online at the Vir ginia Workforce Connection. Anyone interested in apply ing as a new provider or with a new program can complete the application online at vcwcra terregion.com and forward to ttaylor@vcwcraterregion.com.
Current eligible training providers or potential training providers with questions may contact Recie Small at rsmall@vcwcraterregion.com.
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PETERSBURG- A group of juveniles ran away from Poplar Springs Hospital early Monday evening.
Petersburg Police responded to Medical Park Boulevard around 6:30pm on Mon
day, November 28th, after receiving report that five juveniles had run away from the hospital.
Police released an alert on Tuesday, November 29th that three of the five had been returned to Pop lar Springs, but that two females were still missing, calling it an active investi
gation. Late Tuesday after noon, Petersburg PD pub lished an update stating that the two remaining at large juveniles had been located, were safe, and had also been returned to the facility. No further details of how or why the five ran away have been disclosed.
The Board of the Petersburg City Public Schools will hold a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, in the Petersburg High School cafeteria at 6:00 p.m, 3101 Johnson Road, Petersburg, VA. Oaths of office will be administered to reelected and elected school board members at 4:00 p.m. A closed session will be convened at 4:30 p.m., pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1). The meeting will be open to the public, and a ZOOM webinar link to the Regular Meeting will be made available on the Petersburg City Public Schools website at www.petersburg.k12. va.us.
HOPEWELL— The holiday season is here, and two businesses in down town Hopewell, City Point Ice Cream & Burgers and Artisan Alley, have teamed up to bring in the cheer.
Owner and operator of City Point Ice Cream & Burgers Phillip Hughes said that his business is presenting a family Christmas concert to be held on December 10th at 5pm, adding that they are partnering with the Virginia Special Olympics fund.
“All of the net proceeds from the event are going straight to the great work they’re doing in our commu nity,” said Hughes, expressing his excitement about having people from the community come out to attend the concert and enjoy great food, fun games, and an opportunity to have a free family portrait. Hughes also explained that two local artists will be featured at the concert, hinting that one has been a finalist of American Idol.
Information for the advanced pur chase of tickets can be found on the Facebook page of City Point Ice Cream & Burgers.
HOPEWELL- Dr. James Crusoe and his wife Debra moved to Hopewell in Sep tember 1987, as Dr. Crusoe was starting his first stint at Arlington Road Church of Christ as a minister. Just two months later the couple experienced their first Thanksgiving. The food-filled, family-centered holiday looked a little different for the newly settled Crusoes.
“We were still getting to know the members [of the church]. Our first Thanks giving we just felt lonely,” said Dr. Crusoe.
Neither James nor Debra had any family in the area— most of their family mem bers were spread out from Ohio to Texas. The couple knew others Hopewellians were experiencing the same dreary holiday and knew the church could play a part in providing not only food but a sense of community and family. And so, Arlington Road Church of Christ’s Thanksgiving ministry began.
“I wanted to connect with [people] so they didn’t have to spend Thanksgiving
alone. Or if they couldn’t afford a meal, the church could fill that void,” he said.
“We started in 1988. That was the first outreach. We prepared dinner plates and invited people to the church building,” he said. Crusoe is currently in his second tenure with the church after leaving in 2001 to pastor in Tennessee and then on to California.
He returned to the church in 2019 to see his Thanks giving outreach project continue to serve the com munity in new ways. During Crusoe’s first 14 years at the church, the event changed slightly each year, but the main goal was to feed people and get people into the church building to
worship.
“That was a lot of work on our people and sometimes they couldn’t even enjoy Thanksgiving,” Crusoe said. This year, the church members gave away baskets of food in a “drive-thru” located in the parking lot of Arlington Road Church of Christ on November 12th.
“We tried to model it after Chick-Fil-A,” the minister said. “They are so friendly and the customer is always right.” He encouraged the volunteers to “put on their Chick-Fil-A faces” to serve their community.
Using a two-lane system, members helped load bas kets into cars. One lane was for pre-registered people who registered online or by
phone. The other line was for walk-ons. Each basket contained meat, canned goods—vegetables and cranberry sauce, of course— stuffing, and noodles. Cru soe is excited that families can take the raw materials the church provides to make a unique Thanksgiving meal together.
“We partner with Food Lion, Randolph Market, 5 Forks Food Mart, and S&N Store,” Crusoe said. “Next year we plan on including greens and yams from a farm.” He hopes to part ner with Adams Acres in Dinwiddie and other local businesses to help enhance the baskets.
This year, Crusoe had a goal of feeding 30 families with the Shared Blessings Thanksgiving baskets. The church ended up feeding 46 families, and they have already started planning for next year’s community outreach project.
“A shared Thanksgiving giveaway can build bridges and break barriers,” Crusoe said. “Especially during the holiday time, people need to feel loved. We want to demonstrate kindness and connect with people during this time.”
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On Thanksgiving Day, 800 local residents trotted down Conduit Road in the South ern Virginia Regional Cham
ber of Commerce’s annual Turkey Trot. “Run, Walk, Gobble” promotes healthy families to ensure kids and adults maintain active, healthy lifestyles. That goal is part of the chamber’s mis sion to support businesses, youth, veterans, and neigh bors through programs that
promote business connec tion, workforce development, healthy living, fun, fellow ship, and the general welfare.
Participants received t-shirts and medals, and awards were given for the top three places in each category- as well as for best costume. Proceeds of the Bon Secours SoVa Cham
ber Turkey Trot supported local schools, the SoVa Community Bridge Founda tion, and Forgotten Tails, a non-profit that strives to find homes for homeless animals and educate communities in responsible pet ownership.
PETERSBURG- Petersburg will be filled with the sounds of Christmas this Sunday, December 4th. The Petersburg Symphony Orchestra will be performing Handel’s Messiah and other festive holiday favorites during its annual holiday concert, this year titled “Home for the Holidays”.
During the concert, the Symphony will highlight four talented soloists. Dr. Lisa Edwards-Burrs is an accom plished lyric-coloratura soprano; her performances in recital, oratorio, and chamber music are extensive. Mrs. Bekah HughesDavis is a professional contralto who sings opera, oratorio, and art song in the Mid-Atlantic region. Mr. Patrick D. McCoy is a choral conductor, singer, and music journalist native of Peters burg, VA. Mr. Robert Phanord is an accomplished bass.
“The Petersburg Symphony is grate ful to this opportunity to bring music to our schools this holiday season. We encourage students, families, and everyone to come out and see 100 performers singing and performing Handel’s Messiah. I look forward to seeing you there,” said the PSO Executive Director, Brian C. Little, Sr.
The event will take place at 4pm in the auditorium at Petersburg High School. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit petersburgsym phony.org.
TRI-CITIES- Buy Nothing groups are exactly that: a group of people gifting and sharing items without the exchange of money, goods, or services. As an inflated economy continues to cre ate struggles for consumers to afford everyday goods, let alone emergency needs or gifts for the upcoming holidays, these Buy Nothing groups are providing a way for people to get what they need at no cost.
According to the Buy Nothing Prince George and Hopewell Facebook page, “We offer people a way to give and receive, share, lend, and express grati tude through a worldwide network of hyper-local gift economies in which the true wealth is the web of connections formed between people who are real-life neighbors.”
Danielle Minter, a single mom of two kids, is an administrator for the PG/ Hopewell page. Minter has lived in Hopewell on and off
her whole life but has now been settled in the area for five years. After being a part of the Buy Nothing group for a year, she was asked to take over as an admin while another admin recovered from surgery.
As an admin, she is in charge of making sure members follow the rules of the group: be kind, don’t exchange money, no spam, have fun, and connect with community members.
“It’s a fairly simple group,” Minter said. “It is kind of like recycling.”
People post items they no longer need, and members either private message the poster or comment right on the post to arrange a way to pick up the item. Some times, people even give away food items. Minter says being a part of the group has made her realize that someone could always use something— even if it is an old car seat or a box of gluten-free noodles you accidentally picked up at the grocery store.
“Ever since I became a part of buy nothing groups, I
have given away a lot because I know somebody can always use it,” Minter said. “We’re all struggling so we should all be mindful and help when we can.”
Yerika Batiste, the admin istrator for the Colonial Heights and Petersburg Buy Nothing group, also loves the idea of recycling and repurposing items. She created the CH/Petersburg group in August of 2022 and now has 2,000 mem bers following and partici pating in the group.
Batiste was inspired to start the group when her husband joined the military and the couple kept having to move and downsize over and over again. Batiste often had to throw things out or donate them to stores that were going to profit from her donations like Goodwill.
“With the pandemic, a lot of pop-up groups came out. My idea is not original. But I like the idea that big companies are not profit ing from it,” she said. “The people are profiting from it.”
Batiste’s page has similar rules as Minter’s. However, Batiste has a special focus on encouraging people to live more minimalistic lifestyles without clutter or useless items.
“We as consumers have so many things that we are living above our means. Back in the day, we didn’t have all of these things, but we were okay,” she said.
She likes the idea of repurposing as a way to keep a person’s living space clut ter-free and to keep useful items out of landfills.
“Sometimes things get overwhelming and you want to just get rid of it and take it to ‘that big company’. I am glad that people are using the group for good things instead of throwing it away.”
As an added bonus, the Facebook groups are allow ing people to give back to their neighbors in need and directly strengthen their communities during diffi cult times.
“Even when times are not tough, giving back is always a good thing,” said Minter.
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PETERSBURG- On Wednesday, November 30th, Governor Youngkin announced that he will be donating his quarter four salary to a local Petersburg nonprofit. Each quarter since taking office, the Governor has donated his salary to a different Virginia organization. The announce ment that the salary would be given to Pathways was made by the Governor from the nonprofit’s facility in Petersburg.
Pathways began in 1995 as Peters burg Urban Ministries before chang ing its name in 2008 to serve people from low-income backgrounds in Petersburg and the surrounding region. Since 2001, Pathways has
provided workforce development training, life skills coaching, and financial education to participants from low-income backgrounds.
RICHMOND- Congressman Donald McEachin passed away this past Monday, November 28th after an ex tended battle with colorectal cancer.
ing the Tri-Cities area, since being elected to the House of Representa tives in 2016. Prior to that, McEachin served in the Virginia House of Delegates beginning in 1996 and the Virginia Senate from 2008 until moving to his new role in Washing ton, DC. He leaves behind his wife, Colette, and three children. He was 61 years old.
The Governor and First Lady of Vir ginia toured Pathways during their visit, with Suzanne Youngkin calling workforce preparedness an “essential
endeavor” and expressing gratitude for the services that Pathways has provided to the community.
McEachin had represented Virginia’s fourth congressional district, includ
The Congressman had just been reelected to his seat this past election day. Governor Youngkin will set a date for a special election to fill the now vacant fourth district seat, but for now, leaders in Richmond are focused on remembering McEachin.
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Larceny ON 11/14/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 7200 BLK OF COUNTY DRIVE FORA REPORT OF A LARCENY. VICTIM ADVISED GASOLINE WAS TAKEN BY AN UNKNOWN OFFENDER WHO TAMPERED WITH THE PUMPS ON 10/18/2022.
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ON 11/14/2022, POLICE RECEIVED INFORMATION REGARDING A ROAD RAGE INCIDENT WHICH TURNED INTO AN ASSAULT THAT OCCURRED IN THE 5200 BLK OF RUFFIN ROAD. KNOWN OFFENDER IDENTIFIED. WARRANT PROCESS ADVISED.
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Drug/Narcotic Violations, Drug Equipment Violations ON 11/15/2022, POLICE CONDUCTED A TRAFFIC STOP IN THE 5200 BLK OF PLAZA DRIVE. ILLEGAL NARCOTICS SEIZED FROM VEHICLE AND OCCUPANTS. ARRESTS MADE.
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Larceny-Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts ON 11/15/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 4200 BLK OF CEDAR CREEK LANE FOR A LARCENY OF MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS. UNKNOWN OFFENDER CUT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER OFF OF A MOTOR HOME SOMETIME WITHIN THE LAST TWO YEARS.
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Larceny-Theft from Building ON 11/15/2022, OFFICERS INVESTIGATED A LARCENY IN THE 5100 BLK OF CHUDOBA PKWY. KNOWN OFFENDER STOLE A LAPTOP. ARREST MADE.
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Motor Vehicle Theft ON 11/17/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 5200 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD FORA STOLEN MOTOR VEHICLE. UNKNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED VICTIMS UNLOCKED WORK VEHICLE, LOCATED KEYS, AND STOLE THE VEHICLE.
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Destruction of Property, AssaultSimple
ON 11/17/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2600 BLK OF COURTLAND ROAD FOR AN ASSAULT. INVESTIGATION DETERMINED KNOWN OFFENDER ASSAULTED VICTIM AND DESTROYED PHONE.
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Motor Vehicle Theft, Larceny-Theft from Motor Vehicle ON 11/18/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 12000 BLK OF SOUTH CRATER ROAD TO INVESTIGATE MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE VICTIM’S VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS STARTED TO WARM UP.
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Fraud-Wire Fraud ON 11/18/2022, POLICE RECEIVED A REPORT OF FRAUD IN THE 4300 BLK OF BAILEYS RIDGE LANE. VICTIM MET OFFENDER ONLINE AND DEPOSITED CHECKS THEN DISBURSED THE MONEY VIA ELECTRONIC APPS. OVER $4,000 LOSS.
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Violate Protective Orders, Threats of Death Or Bodily Injury By Letter ON 11/18/2022, POLICE RECIEVED A REPORT FORA PROTECTION ORDER VIOLATION AND THREATS ISSUED ON 09/12/2022 IN THE 5300 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD. KNOWN OFFENDER IDENTIFIED.
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Extortion/Blackmail
ON 11/18/2022, POLICE RECEIVED A REPORT OF EXTORTION IN 7000 BLK OF SEAL LANE. UNKNOWN OFFENDER THREATENED TO HACK INTO VICTIM’S PHONE AND RELEASE PHOTOS OF MONEY WASN’T SENT. $50 LOSS.
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Assault & Battery - Family Member ON 11/18/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 300 BLOCK OF COTTONWOOD LANE FOR AN ASSAULT. KNOWN OFFENDER IDENTIFIED AND ARREST MADE. 202211190001
Fraud-Identity Theft ON 11/19/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 11900 BLK OF SOUTH CRATER ROAD IN REFERENCE TO TRESPASSING. INVESTIGATION DETERMINED KNOWN OFFENDER WAS BEING EVICTED FROM A ROOM. WHEN INFORMATION WAS OBTAINED, KNOWN OFFENDER PROVIDED FALSE ID TO LEO. ARREST MADE.
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Arson ON 11/20/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 7500 BLK OF WOODS RIDGE TERRACE IN REFERENCE TO A VANDALISM OF COUNTY PROPERTY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER SET TWO SMALL FIRES IN THE PARK.
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ON 11/20/2022, POLICE CONDUCTED A TRAFFIC STOP IN THE 5800 BLOCK OF JEFFERSON PARK ROAD. DRIVER WAS IDENTIFIED AND FOUND TO BE IN POSSESSION OF ILLEGAL NARCOTICS. ARREST MADE.
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Motor Vehicle Theft ON 11/21/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 400 BLK OF SWIFT STREET FOR THE REPORT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT. KNOWN OFFENDER STOLE VICTIM’S VEHICLE AND WAS SUBSEQUENTLY IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITH THE VEHICLE IN ANOTHER JURISDICTION.
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ON 11/18/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1300 BLK OF S 1ST AVE FOR A REPORTED STRUCTURE FIRE. OFFENDER CAUSED RESIDENTIAL FIRE BY THROWING LIT BOTTLE.
ON 11/15/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1000 BLK OF SMITHFIELD AVE FOR A REPORTED ASSAULT. OFFENDER FIRED SHOTS, HITTING VICTIM, VEHICLE AND RESIDENCE.
ON 11/19/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 100 BLK OF KIPPAX ST FOR A REPORTED DISTURBANCE. KNOWN OFFENDER STABBED VICTIM WITH KNIFE, CAUSING NON-LIFE THREATENING INJURIES AND WAS ARRESTED.
ON 11/19/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO OAKLAWN BLVD AND ASHLAND ST FOR A REPORTED NARCOTICS OFFENSE. KNOWN OFFENDER ATTEMPTED TO HIT PD WITH VEHICLE, FLED AND CRASHED, THEN FLED ON FOOT. VEHICLE WAS FOUND TO CONTAIN AN ILLEGAL FIREARM AND VARIOUS NARCOTICS. OFFENDER LATER ARRESTED.
ON 11/23/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1600 BLK OF HUNTINGTON CT FOR REPORTED SHOTS FIRED. OFFENDER FIRED SHOT FROM VEHICLE, DAMAGING RESIDENCE BUT CAUSING NO REPORTED INJURIES.
ON 11/15/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 200 BLK OF W BROADWAY FOR A REPORTED
BURGLARY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED BUSINESS BY BREAKING REAR WINDOW AND STOLE FOOD AND ALCOHOL.
ON 11/23/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3400 BLK OF COURTHOUSE RD FOR A REPORTED BURGLARY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED BUSINESS BY BREAKING DOOR AND STOLE TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
ON 11/20/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 400 BLK OF N 10TH AVE FOR A REPORTED BURGLARY. KNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED RESIDENCE BY KICKING DOOR AND FLED WHEN PD WERE CONTACTED.
ON 11/21/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO HEADQUARTERS FOR A REPORTED FRAUD THAT OCCURRED IN THE 300 BLK OF W BROADWAY. OFFENDER CASHED ELECTRONIC CHECKS FROM VICTIM’S BANK ACCOUNT.
ON 11/26/2022, POLICE WERE DISPATCHED TO THE 300 BLK OF CAVALIER SQ FOR A REPORTED FORGERY. KNOWN OFFENDER USED COUNTERFEIT CURRENCY AT BUSINESS AND WAS ARRESTED.
ON 11/18/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 5100 BLK OF PLAZA DR FOR A REPORTED DRUG OFFENSE. KNOWN OFFENDER FOUND TO BE WANTED AND IN POSSESSION OF NARCOTIC EQUIPMENT AND WAS ARRESTED.
ON 11/15/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 200 BLK OF
MONTICELLO DR FOR A REPORTED DRUG OFFENSE. NARCOTIC PARAPHERNALIA WAS SEIZED FOR DESTRUCTION.
ON 11/19/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 4900 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD FOR A REPORTED DRUG OFFENSE. KNOWN OFFENDER WAS FOUND TO BE WANTED AND IN POSSESSION OF NARCOTICS AND WAS ARRESTED.
ON 11/19/2022, POLICE MADE CONDUCTED A TRAFFIC STOP AT W BROADWAY AND MONTICELLO DR. DRIVER WAS FOUND TO BE DUI AND IN POSSESSION OF ILLEGAL CONTRABAND AND WAS ARRESTED.
ON 11/20/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2800 BLK OF POPLAR ST FOR A REPORTED HOMICIDE. OFFENDER FIRED SHOTS, KILLING VICTIM. ON 11/14/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2400 BLK OF POPLAR ST FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE VEHICLE TAGS.
ON 11/19/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 100 BLK OF KIPPAX ST FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES.
ON 11/20/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 500 BLK OF N 8TH AVE FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES FROM RESIDENTIAL FRONT PORCH. PLATES RECOVERED IN ANOTHER JURISDICTION.
ON 11/14/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO HEADQUARTERS FOR A REPORTED LARCENY THAT OCCURRED IN THE 2900 BLK OF POPLAR ST. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE FIREARMS FROM SHED.
ON 11/17/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO HEADQUARTERS FOR A REPORTED LARCENY THAT OCCURRED IN THE 300 BLK OF E BROADWAY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE FIREARM.
ON 11/23/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2100 BLK OF BEECH ST FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE BICYCLE FROM OUTSIDE OF RESIDENCE.
ON 11/25/2022, POLICE
RESPONDED TO THE 2600 BLK OF BERRY ST FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. KNOWN OFFENDER STOLE CELL PHONE FROM VICTIM’S HAND. OFFENDER ARRESTED.
ON 11/14/2022, POLICE
RESPONDED TO THE 300 BLK OF E BROADWAY FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. OFFENDER STOLE CLOTHING FROM BUSINESS.
ON 11/17/2022, POLICE
RESPONDED TO THE 300 BLK OF E BROADWAY FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. KNOWN OFFENDER STOLE PERSONAL PRODUCTS FROM BUSINESS AND WAS ARRESTED.
ON 11/23/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 200 BLK
OF N MAIN ST FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. OFFENDER STOLE ALCOHOL FROM BUSINESS.
ON 11/24/2022, POLICE RESPOND TO THE 1000 BLK OF ELM ST FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. KNOWN OFFENDER STOLE VARIOUS PERSONAL AND FOOD ITEMS FROM BUSINESS. WARRANTS OBTAINED.
ON 11/25/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 900 BLK OF COLONIAL CORNER DR FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. OFFENDER STOLE FOOD FROM BUSINESS.
ON 11/16/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 500 BLK OF N 3RD AVE FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE BICYCLE FROM RESIDENTIAL FRONT PORCH.
ON 11/25/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3800 BLK OF COURTHOUSE RD FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER FORCED ENTRY TO CHURCH SHED BY KICKING AND STOLE SOUND EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ITEMS.
ON 11/25/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 500 BLK OF S 18TH AVE FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. OFFENDER STOLE CELL PHONES AND CLOTHING FROM RESIDENCE.
ON 11/26/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3500 BLK OF WESTERN ST FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED UNLOCKED VEHICLE AND
STOLE PURSE CONTAINING DEBIT CARD AND ID’S.
ON 11/21/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 300 BLK OF RAMSEY AVE FOR A REPORTED SHOOTING. OFFENDERS BRANDISHED FIREARM, STOLE WATCH, PHONE AND BACKPACK CONTAINING CASH AND ID’S FROM VICTIM, THEN SHOT VICTIM, CAUSING NON-LIFE THREATENING INJURIES.
ON 11/16/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2500 BLK OF DOLIN ST FOR REPORTED SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES. OFFENDER STOLE BREAKERS FROM RESIDENTIAL BREAKER BOX AND BROKE VEHICLE WINDSHIELD.
ON 11/21/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3900 BLK OF COURTHOUSE RD FOR A
REPORTED VANDALISM. KNOWN OFFENDER DAMAGED BUSINESS WITH WATER.
ON 11/21/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3300 BLK OF DAVISON AVE FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. UNKNOWN OFFENDER DAMAGED VEHICLE WINDOW.
ON 11/25/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 100 BLK OF W RANDOLPH RD FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. KNOWN OFFENDER BROKE RESIDENTIAL TELEVISION AND WAS ARRESTED.
ON 11/27/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2400 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. UNKNOWN OFFENDER BROKE RESIDENTIAL WINDOWS.
ON 11/25/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 300 BLK OF S 14TH AVE FOR REPORTED SHOTS FIRED. KNOWN OFFENDER FIRED SHOTS INSIDE RESIDENCE, DAMAGING RESIDENCE, REFUSED TO EXIT OR TO LET VICTIMS EXIT, WAS EVENTUALLY FORCED OUT AND WAS ARRESTED. ONE VICTIM SLIGHTLY INJURED FROM BREAKING GLASS.
SCOTT SMITH (35) of HOPEWELL RECKLESS HANDLING OF FIREARM,F
JOY QUINN (47) of HOPEWELL PETIT LARCENY,M
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.
2004 | November 28, 2022
Rodriquez Latay Rose is wanted for felony unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and assault and battery. Rose, 40, is a 5-foot 7-inch-tall black male who weighs 165 lbs. Rose has brown eyes and black hair.
Carlos Enrique Carrera is wanted for carnal knowledge of a child 13 to 15 years old. Carrera, 37, is a 5-foot-7-inchtall Hispanic male who weighs 160 lbs. Carrera has brown eyes and black hair.
“Take the Time to Solve the Crime.”
On Sept. 24, 2022, at approximately 7:36 p.m., an unknown Black male wearing a multi-colored shirt, camo pants, a green ball cap and gray-and-white shoes entered the Gabe’s at 1040 Temple Ave. in Colonial Heights. The suspect selected numerous clothing items, placed them in bags and ran out of the store past all point-of-sale systems. The suspect left the store parking lot in an unknown direction of travel.
The Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers program has released photos related to this case. To see them, visit our Facebook page or our website at crimesolvers.net and hit the “Crime of the Week” button.
If you can help solve this crime, or have information about any unsolved crime and/or wanted person in Chesterfield County or Colonial Heights, call Crime Solvers at (804) 748-0660 or use the P3-Tips mobile app. We guarantee you will remain anonymous and could receive a cash reward up to $5,000.
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I am Det. Baldwin with the Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers, and this is your crime of the week.
1. A huge thank you to those willing to serve on our electoral boards and coun cils; your investment in time and energy serves all the citizens. As well, a thanks to our election officials and poll workers.
2. About half of those in our area did not vote. I am not sure why many do not understand the need to be heard in the process.
3. Nationally, the Demo crats spent over $51 million to help select the Republi cans in primaries that they preferred to run against,
that stunt worked well for them.
4. No one should believe that polls elect candidates, they do not! Those polls can have the effect of making voters believe their can didate is doing better or worse and they may not need your vote.
5. Elections are about the future, not the past. Repub licans believed they could win by focusing on how bad President Biden’s adminis tration has been rather than how they intended to solve those problems. Democrats focused on the fear some have of former President Trump should he win again.
6. It is fascinating that some states are able to count their votes by the end of the election day,
while others have still not completed more than three weeks later, leaving voters wondering if there is any phony activity occurring.
7. Bundling became legal in Virginia in 2020. Prior to then it was occurring at such places as nursing homes where patients were warned that they would be kicked out. This paired with drop boxes is of even great er concern. In rural counties, ballot boxes are locat ed in the registrar’s office with personnel present. This limits the mass dump of ballots by ballot harvesters. In urban areas, the boxes are generally located on the street with limited supervi sion. This can mean all sorts of criminal activities could be happening.
8. Several jurisdictions are considering or have com mitted to ranked choice vot ing. This is an effort to give voters the option of voting for a third or fourth candidate but then providing their second choice to help pick the winner. In theory, this might make sense, but it skews the process. For example, if one candidate gets 49% of the vote, the second-place candidate gets 26%, and the third candidate gets 25%, it is possible the second-place finisher would be declared the winner, thwarting voters’ desires.
9. Democrats did a far bet ter job of getting their voters to vote earlier by either mail or bundling ballots.
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10. $16.7 billion was spent on this year’s elections. Na tionally, the most expensive House race was Virginia’s 7th district; $38 million was spent. The largest individual funder was George Soros who contributed $150 million, almost triple the sec ond largest contributor.
11. While money is important in elections, voters should know from where it comes. Since Election Day, we have heard two import ant stories regarding the funding sources.
A. An important fund ing tool for Republicans is WinRed, a website that allows donors an uncom plicated way to contribute. The Democrats have a similar site, ActBlue. There is one interesting difference between the two. With WinRed, after entering your credit card number and expiration date one must enter your three-digit code for security purposes. With ActBlue, one doesn’t, this allows those in foreign countries to make dona tions, and they do. It is ille gal but has been happening
since at least 2008.
B. The other story is of a thirty-year-old who promised the Democrats that he would contribute a billion dollars to Democrats. He was their second largest donor at $40 million and promised far more in 2024. No regulators in the Biden administration questioned how someone his age could amass $26 billion by starting a cryptocurrency company. Especially since other cryptocurrencies with competing companies were dropping in value. After the election, the true story
came out. He was a fraud! He was attracting investors with falsified profit reports, then using their investments for his personal use such as political contributions. It will be interesting to see who returns those donations to the investors.
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Market conditions for precious metals have been choppy in 2022. While yearto-date performance has been disappointing to some gold and silver bugs, actual bullion buying has remained robust.
Many investors who are thinking about buying gold and silver are waiting for the right time. But what exactly is the right time?
The truth is that no par ticular date on the calendar will ever announce itself as the right time to buy. And no self-described market timer is capable of predict ing when ideal entry points will emerge.
Investors who want to wait for bullion to get cheaper before buying risk never be ing able to buy because spot prices never become cheap enough.
In a bull market the best time to buy was yesterday. The second best time to buy is now.
Of course, downswings will occur within any bull market. Some can be quite severe.
Investors who succumb to fear and hit the sell button when market conditions are adverse risk making the exact wrong decision. Prices could surge the very next day and keep surging there after.
Buying activity sometimes even picks up after sell-offs as bargain hunters step up to the plate. Gold and silver investors tend to be hardy, long-term holders.
Buying activity in the stock market, by contrast, tends to be driven heavily by trend followers and algorithmic traders who have time hori zons that are measured in minutes or days instead of years and decades.
Studies have shown that most traders not only fail to beat the market but actually underperform it.
Buying and holding during a bull market is the surest way to profit from it.
And the surest way to avoid buying at the wrong time is to buy in increments over time.
Investors can protect themselves from the risks of being on the wrong side of up, down, or sideways markets by simply adding to their positions on a regular basis, regardless of price, in accord with their long-term objectives.
This strategy is also known
as dollar-cost averaging. And Money Metals’ Month ly Savings Plan makes it easy for bullion investors to implement. Just Choose the monthly dollar amount you wish to invest (as little as $100) or a monthly number of ounces you want to buy.
By exchanging depreciat ing U.S. fiat currency for sound money on a regular basis, you’ll have good odds of coming out ahead over time in terms of purchasing power.
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.
Before the big meal, gifts and cherished moments at the family table, almost every holiday party starts with an important tra dition: breaking the ice. This year, you can serve up a smile and start the party with this crave-inducing appetizer to get everyone talking.
The sweet touch of Roasted Garlic Whipped Feta Crostini from Milk Means More can be your delightful way to brighten the
season of gifts and gatherings. With its creamy cheesiness from a homemade whipped topping boasting the richness of feta and whole milk, it’s an easy and tasty way to invite friends, fami ly and neighbors into your home. This shareable treat comes together in a cinch while adding pops of cheerful color to plates and platters.
Find more holiday recipe inspiration at MilkMeansMore.org.
• 1 bulb garlic (about 12 cloves)
• 4 tablespoons olive oil, plus additional for drizzling, divided
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided
• 1 ½ teaspoons pepper divided
• 32baguette slices
• 8 ounces feta cheese
• 1/2 cup whole milk, plus additional, if necessary (optional)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1/4 cup parsley, minced
1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
Slice garlic bulb in half, exposing garlic heads, and place in center of large piece of tinfoil. Drizzle each half with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Wrap foil tightly around garlic and roast until caramelized, about 30 minutes.
2. Place baguette slices on large baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake on second rack in oven until golden brown about 10 min utes; set aside.
3. In high-speed food pro cessor, pulse feta cheese, milk, lemon juice, remain ing salt, remaining pepper and roasted garlic cloves until whipped and creamy, adding more milk as needed
to reach desired consistency. Check for seasoning and adjust to taste.
4. To serve, spread each baguette slice with whipped feta and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and minced parsley.
December 23, 1982 - November 26, 2022
Stephen Rich ard Hite left this dimension, on Sat urday morning, No vember 28, 2022 in Chester Virginia. Stephen was born in Corpus Christie, Texas, at 6 pm, on December 23, 1982, to Pamela Rose Baldwin Hite and Oakley Stevenson Hite. He attend ed Ravensworth Elementary School, Lake Braddock Jr. High, Annandale High School, and Mountain View High School. Stephen got an Associate Degree in Graphic Design, from Gibbs College, in Vienna, Virginia, in 2003. He worked at SCOOPS2U, Fat Tuesdays, in Fairfax, VA as a cook. He transferred to Silver Eagle Marketing, in Bowie, Maryland, and worked as a network administrator. In 2017, he moved to Dinwiddie, VA, to take care of his sick father and mother. He worked part time at Amazon in Dinwiddie. In 2021, until his death on November 28, 2022, he has been seriously ill with medical issues. His best friend, Robert McGuin kept vigil with Stephen during his long illnesses, providing support and comfort over the past two years. Stephen was an avid music lover and created techno music and graphic art works available on the internet. He also was a bible scholar. He is survived by his mother; and nephew, Will Baldwin. Service and interment will be private. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.jtmorriss.com.
December 29, 1970 - November 30, 2022
Mr. Thaddeus V. Jones of Hopewell, departed this life on November 30, 2022 at his residence. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Av enue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www. jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
October 6, 1955 - November 25, 2022
Randy Clinton Clevenger, 67, of Hopewell, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 25, 2022, after a nearly 7-month bat tle with pancreatic cancer.
A graveside service will be held at Appomat tox Cemetery, 703 N. 21st Ave., Hopewell, VA 23860 at a later date, followed by a celebra tion of life at the Cobblestone Clubhouse, 300 Cobblestone Dr., Hopewell, VA, 23860. Everyone is invited to attend. Online condo lences may be conveyed to the family at www. jtmorriss.com.
January 11, 1953 - November 25, 2022
Jacqueline Lee Carson, 69, of Chester, Virginia passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Eric Judy, Sr. and Joanne Judy. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Eric Judy, Jr. Jacqueline was a devoted Christian who loved to crochet in her free time. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grand mother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Donald Carson; her four children, Matthew Carson, Micah Carson, Rachel Campbell (Michael) and Luke Carson (Megan); eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Joni Ward; and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a do nation in Jacqueline’s memory to From The Heart Stitches, 1425 Crawford Wood Place, Midlothian, VA, 23114. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
November 23, 1922 - November 25, 2022
Josephine Wood Yost, 100, of Henri co County, passed away on Friday, No vember 25, 2022. Born and raised in Prince George, VA, she was the daughter of the late Jordan A. Wood and Mary Haskins Wood. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lee James Yost; two daughters, Myra Jo Roach and Donna Lee Sharp; siblings, Jordan Edward Wood, William Robert Wood, and Lucy Rebecca Farmer.
She is survived by two grandchildren, Deborah Sharp and Richard Sharp; three great-grandchildren, Jacob “Patrick” Dowden, David Wayne Dowden, and Victoria Elaine Dowden; 7 great-great-grandchildren; 6 nieces and nephews; and two sons-in-law, John Roach and Richard Sharp.
Josephine was employed with Arlington County school system as Cafeteria Manag er, retiring after many years. Her greatest passion in life was her family and she will be dearly missed.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Gary’s Unit ed Methodist Church, 13501 Sunnybrook Rd. Petersburg, VA 23805. The family will receive friends one-hour prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Interment will be pri vate at Quantico National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to a cancer foundation of your choice. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
December 15, 1954 - December 1, 2022
Mrs. Joyce M. Har ris of Disputanta, VA, departed this life on December 1, 2022 at her residence. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Av enue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 7328911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Services for Mr. Howard L. Goodson who departed this life on November 25, 2022 at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital, Richmond, will be announced by the family at a later time. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
February 26, 1938 - November 25, 2022
Kelsie Ann Maddox of Hopewell, Virginia, left us on November 25th, 2022 after a 16 year battle with Parkinson’s disease, at the age of 84. Born February 26, 1938 on the same street she lived her whole life, South 17th Avenue in Hopewell. She was surrounded by her daughter, son-in-law, and three grandsons when she passed. Kelsie left high school in the eleventh grade to marry her first husband, John T. Broughton, with whom she had two sons, Dennis R. Broughton and David W. Broughton. She later divorced and mar ried Charlie E. Maddox and had her daughter, Kimberly A. Maddox (now Keane). She proudly went back to school in her forties, to complete her GED. She worked in food service most of her life. The last portion, at Dupont Elementary and Har ry E. James Elementary. She took pride in her cooking and excelled in every way in this area. It was her great joy to cook for days for her family during the holidays. She attended Powers Memorial Baptist Church in Hopewell for many years until her illness. Her pride and joy in her retirement were her grandsons. She served her family tirelessly, helping raise and care for them until she became too ill. Her devotion to her grandchildren had no end. She was a good grandma and poured out her love for them in many acts of ser vice.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Charlie E. Maddox; her son David W. Broughton at the age of 18; her parents Robert L. Mason and Mattie B. (Peters) Mason; her brother John M. Mason; and first husband John T. Broughton. She is survived by her son Dennis R. Broughton and his loving partner Gloria King; her daughter Kimberly A. Keane; devoted son-in-law John J. Keane III; and grandsons John A. Keane, Gavin D. Keane, and Mason J. Keane. Kelsie knew and loved the Lord and we rejoice that she is in the Savior’s arms, no longer bound to her suffering. However bitter-sweet the departure, we will miss you Mama! A chapel service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday November 30, 2022, with visitation an hour prior beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Kelsie’s memory to Powers Memorial Baptist Church. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
Raymond Lee Dixon, 56, of Sutherland, VA, passed away peacefully, in his sleep at home, on Thursday, November 24, 2022. He was pre ceded in death by his mother, Norma Ballou; and sister, Kay Larkin, both of Texas. He is survived by his wife, Patsy, of Sutherland; his children, Rebec ca, of Florida, and Timothy, of Amelia; granddaughters, Rylee and Haidyn, and their father, Matt, of Church Road; grandson, A.J., of Colonial Heights. He is also survived by his father, Jim, of Chester; sister, Brenda and family, of Chester; brother, Keith, of Idaho; aunt, Deb and uncle, Dennis, of Texas; and sisters-in-law, Sandra and family, of Gloucester, and Pame la and her family, of North Dinwiddie. Ray worked for more than 20 years with Atlantic Constructors of Richmond. He loved his family more than anything. He was devoted to his wife, his children, and grandchildren. He also loved working in his garage and watching football, especially the Dallas Cowboys. Ray was a gentle, quiet man, who always treated people with respect and kindness. He will be missed by many who knew him as a friend or co-worker. Most of all, his greatest pleasure in life was being called Papa.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at the Dinwiddie Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Funeral service will be private. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
April 15, 1918 - November 25, 2022
On November 25th, 2022, our beloved Grannie, Bessie T. Hoover, left us and went home to her Lord and Savior. Grannie was born in Merritt, NC on April 15, 1918.
She married in 1936 and eventually moved to Hopewell. She lived a full life for most of her 104 years. Her final years were spent living at Commonwealth Senior Living at Gloucester House, in Gloucester, VA, near her grand daughter. Prior to moving to Gloucester, she lived in Hopewell, on Lynchburg Street since 1942. As much as she would have loved to be in her own home, she realized it was not to be. The staff were good to her and made her feel at home. Some of the staff would refer to her as Grannie or Miss Bessie and loved her as their own.
Grannie, along with Gramps, spent many of their vacations and weekends at their second home in Arapahoe, NC. While there, many hours were spent on their boat, along the Neuse River, fishing, and spending time with family.
She attended West End Presbyterian Church and served in many areas of the church. West End Church and School meant much to Gran nie. She spent time teaching Sunday School and being involved with the women’s groups. Grannie was preceded in death by her parents; six siblings and their spouses; her husband, Ervin Bonner Hoover; son, Billy Frank Hoover; son, Charles Earl Hoover and wife, Brenda Ward Hoover; and grandson, Charles Earl Hoover, Jr. She is survived by her granddaugh ters, Carolyn Clements and Roger (Gloucester, VA), Tonya Hoover (Tampa, FL), Kim Wilmer and David (Coral Gables, FL) and grandsons, Billy Earl Hoover and Mary (Marion, VA) and Charles Earl Hoover II and Debi (Beverly Hills, FL). She is also survived by seven great-grand children and ten great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Monday, December 5 at 1 PM at West End Presbyterian Church, 1600 Atlantic St. Hopewell, VA 23860, where a funeral service will take place at 2 PM. Interment will directly follow the service at Sunset Memorial Park. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.jtmor riss.com.
April 2, 1973 - November 24,
Timothy Dale Metz, an avid runner, member of TCRR, and gun enthusiast, left us early on the morning of Thursday Novem ber 24, 2022. Tim entered this world April 2nd of 1973, he may not have been an April Fools baby, but he was the comedic glue holding his family together. There wasn’t much that Tim loved more than an inappropriately timed joke, a whiskey bourbon, his amazing grandson Ahren, or a comedic sitcom like Letterkenny or MASH, except for his beloved Australian Shepherd Roxi. He was your typical Ameri can dad, reluctant to get a family dog. Little did he know, Roxi would go on to become one of his most loving and loyal friends. Tim was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Dale Metz. He is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Liz Metz; his daughter who inherited his twisted sense of humor, Madi son Metz; his bonus son, Cayden Schwartz; his almost two year old grandson, Ahren Jones; his sister that he affectionately called Moose, Melanie Jameson and her husband, Bill; his older brother, Gene Deach and his wife, Patricia; and their mother, Marianne Metz. Tim is also survived by his nephew, Ted Jameson and his wife, Susan; his niece, Courtney Deach; and his beloved Roxi; as well as numerous extended family and friends.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday November 29, 2022, at J.T. Morriss & Son - Hopewell Chapel, 820 W. Broadway Ave., Hopewell, VA 23860. Condolences can be registered online at www.jtmorriss.com.
July 28, 1960 - November 30, 2022
Mr. Samuel Keith King of Hopewell, VA, departed this life on November 30, 2022 at John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell, VA. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establish ment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkerson since1874.com.
Elisabeth B. Dod son, 76, of Prince George, passed away on November 22, 2022, at VCU Medical Center, af ter battling lupus, liver disease, and diabetes complica tions.
Elisabeth, known by friends and family cordially as “Betty,” was born in 1946, to Ed ward and Waltraud Brennan, in Mannheim, Germany. Betty traveled for the first time to the U.S. at the age of 16. She graduated from Dinwiddie High School, and went on to study at Petersburg Hospital to become a medical laboratory technician. She worked for several years at Central State Hospital in her early career, followed by approximately 24 years at Wilson En terprises. She retired from work in 2007 to stay home with her grandson. In 1967, Betty met William “Bill” Dodson through a family member. They married in July 1968. Betty and Bill went on to have one child, Stephanie. They shared 54 won derful years of marriage and were still just as much in love as those young kids from 1967.
Betty enjoyed horseback riding and social izing with her many friends and acquain tances from Dale Sloat Stables. She was a member of Sycamore United Methodist in Prince George and always loved caring for the children in the nursery. She also adored her grandson, Kegan and enjoyed spending most of her free time with him. Betty and Kegan had a special bond as they shared the same birthday. She volunteered at North Elementary during Kegan’s tenure there. Many people at the school affectionately re ferred to her as ‘Oma’. She loved having her family together and appreciated social gath erings around the pool during the summer. She enjoyed traveling with her family, but her declining health limited her mobility as well as future potential plans for an Alaskan Cruise.
Betty was predeceased by her father Ed ward and mother Waltraud. She is survived by her husband Bill; daughter Stephanie (Scott) Johnson; grandson Kegan; and brother Edward (Carol) Brennan II. Services will be held at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss and Sons Funeral Home on December 4th from 2pm to 4pm . In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to HotdogHill Sanctuary in Spring Grove, VA or to the Lupus Foundation of America.
Alejandro David Justiniano, 24, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Monday, Novem ber 21, 2022.
Alex (Bug) is a cherished son, beloved brother, and was an eager servant to his friends, family, and strangers. His soul is a deep well of compassion, sincerity, and love, which he shared with everyone around him, bring ing goodness and light to everyone he met. Alex was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, William Morris Bath, Jr. He is survived by his parents, Ruben and Angela Justiniano; brothers, William and Elijah; maternal grandmother, Shirley Bath; pater nal grandmother, Angela Batista; maternal great grandmother, Velma Goodwin; aunts, Sherry Alston, Jena Bath, Naomi Brackett, Nicole Shelton; cousins, Ashley, Amanda, Sean (his first best buddy), Jonyea, Jalen, Kamren, Sofia, and Travis Jr.; and numer ous extended family and friends. Please join us in celebrating and remembering the life of a good man and patient servant.
The family will receive friends for visitation from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Interment will follow at Sunset Me morial Park, Chester, VA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alex and the children of Belize, Donation in memory of Alex to the children of Belize. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
October 22, 1995 - November 15, 2022
A memorial ser vice will be held 3:00 P.M., Satur day, December 17, 2022, at the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA.
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December
John Oscar Cook Jr., passed away on Monday, No vember 21, 2022. The son of John Oscar Cook and Hazel Britt Cook, John was born December 27, 1933 in Henrico, VA. He graduated from Highland Springs High School in 1952. Attended RPI (now VCU) and Virginia State University.
John served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1952-1980 as a cartographer and in the office of special investigations.
He worked as a draftsman for several Rich mond based architectural firms and as a Vocational Instructor for Henrico County Public Schools teaching architectural and engineering theory and design.
After retirement he operated Vernco Ser vices, a private investigating and process serving company.
He is survived by his wife, Verna D. Cook, and children, Catherine Cook Mayer of Au rora, Colorado, John Colin Cook of Parker, Colorado, Holly Cook Garner of Southport, North Carolina, Daniel Ellis Cook of Prince George, Virginia, and Linda Shannon Cook of Henrico County, Virginia.
John was an easy-going sort of guy who enjoyed woodworking and photography and was known to be able to fix just about anything. He was always willing to lend a helping hand.
Service information will be forthcoming. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Chester United Methodist Church.
Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.jtmorriss.com.
September 10, 1943 - November 29, 2022
Mr. William H. Briggs of Townsend, DE, departed this life on November 29, 2022 at Cadia Healthcare Broad meadow, Middle town, DE. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 7328911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Gerald “Jerry” Jennings, 60, of McKenney, passed away November 29, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother, Charleen Jen nings. Jerry was an avid hunter, fisher, and sports fan who especially loved the Washington Command ers. More than anything, he cherished the time that he spent with his grandchildren. He is survived by his children, Holly Nesbitt (Joseph) and Jason Jennings (Jessica); grandchildren, Jordan and Kaitlyn Nes bitt, and Austin and Carson Jennings; great-grandchild, Nova Newby; brother, Ricky Jennings (Monica); nieces, Crystal Jennings, Samantha Drake, Krysten Davis, and Sophia Wray; and nephews, “Little Ricky” Jennings, Casey Davis, Nathan Elder, Curtis Elder, and Chase Wray. Visi tation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, December 5, 2022 at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Blandford Cemetery, 319 S. Cra ter Road, Petersburg, Virginia 23803.
William “Jarrett” Shelton, 42, of Elizabeth City, North Carolina passed away November 29, 2022. He was preceded in death by his brother, Adam Shelton. Jarrett was a self-employed scuba diving instructor who enjoyed one wheeling, traveling and motorcycles. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Shelton; chil dren, Triston, Hunter and Katelyn Shelton; mother, Sheila Kollman Railey (Skeeter); father, Francis David Shelton; nephew, Gavin Shelton; and nieces, Savannah and Charlotte. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on December 5, 2022 at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. A funeral service will take place at the funeral home at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 with interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park, Chester.
Orazio A. Cicca relli, Ph. D., 79, of South Chester field, passed away November 27, 2022. He was born in Rome, Italy on April 19, 1943 to the late Antonio and Maria Ciccarelli and was preceded in death by his sister, Eleuteria. Dr. Ciccarelli was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, S. Chesterfield, and was a professor and Chairman of history at the University of Southern Mississippi for over 30 years. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Peggy Ciccarelli; children, Dr. Lisa Ciccarelli Shah (Amar) and Andrew Ciccarelli; grandchil dren, Roman and Dylan Shah; brothers, Rocco (Marie), Bernardo (Ann), and Gino (Rosa) Ciccarelli; and close friends, Marie Ascenza and Edgardo Scian. He was a lov ing and gentle husband and father. Orazio loved his family, cooking, traveling, reading, watching the news.... and the Giants! He also loved laughing- we will miss him for ever. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Bou levard, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. Flowers are welcome, or in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Parkinson’s Foundation (Parkinson. org/donate) or to Doctors Without Borders (doctorswithoutborders.org/donate).
December 24,
Services for Mrs. Evanna Coardes of Petersburg, who departed this life on November 29, 2022 at her residence will be private. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Pe tersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilk ersonsince1874.com.
October 10, 1946 - November
Margaret R. Andrews, 76, of Chesterfield County, passed away November 27, 2022. She was born on October 10, 1946 to the late Sidney and Margaret Carman and was also preceded in death by her brother, Bob Carman. Mrs. Andrews was a member of Oaklawn Bap tist Church, Chesterfield and was a retired machine operator from Philip Morris. She loved gardening and she cherished the time that she spent with her family. She is survived by her sisters, Barbara, Jenny, and Shirley; nieces, Michelle and Angie; neph ews, Curtis and Kenny; great-nieces, Tatum, Britney, Brooke, and Taylor; great-nephews, James Jr., Ethan, and Aidan; great-greatnieces, Delilah and Selene; and great-great nephew, James III. A funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Oaklawn Baptist Church, 7925 Hickory Rd., South Chesterfield, Virginia 23803. The family will receive guests at the church beginning at 11 a.m., one hour prior to the service. Interment will take place at 2 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 9600 Midlothian Turnpike, North Chesterfield, Virginia 23235. Online condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
May 17, 1961 - November 28, 2022
Mr. Wayland E. Stevens departed this life on No vember 28, 2022 at Azzie Manor, Dewitt, VA. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Av enue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www. jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Betty Ziegen fuss McDaniel of Chester, Virginia passed away on November 27, 2022, at 77 years old.
Betty was born in Petersburg, Virginia, the daughter of the late John and Lula Ziegenfuss. Betty grew up and lived in the Tri-cities area for most of her life. She was a graduate of Petersburg High School and received her associate degree from Richard Bland College. She spent many years as a real estate agent and most recent ly worked for Chesterfield County. Betty loved traveling, cruises, and fishing with her family. She was also an active member of the Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Ches terfield, Virginia. Betty was predeceased by her husband A.C. McDaniel and brother John Ziegenfuss, Jr. She was the loving mother of Marci Zehrer and husband Fred, Kelly Hendrick and Bo Bottoms, and Matthew Harrison and wife Stacie. She was the sister of Margaret Ter rell and husband J.T., Bobby Ziegenfuss and wife Connie, and Jeff Ziegenfuss. She was the loving grandmother of Colin, Nathan, Erin, Parker, Emma, Avery, and Nick. She is also survived by her lifelong friend, Phyllis Taylor.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Sunset Memorial Park in Chester, Virginia. The family will receive friends Wednesday, No vember 30, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 2033 Bou levard Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. Due to the exceptional care she received at the facility, in lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Bon Secours Community Hospice House: https://www.bsvaf.org/Hospice-House-Gift . Condolences may be registered at www. ealvinsmall.com.
William H. “Whimpy” Per kinson Sr., 62, of S. Chesterfield, passed away November 27, 2022. He worked as a mechanic for Wheel Service for many years and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a loving husband, father, son, Poppy, and brother. Mr. Perkinson is survived by his wife, Alice Perkinson; dad, Joe Perkinson; mom, Mary Perkinson; brothers, Joe “Mocas” Perkinson and Al Perkinson; sisters Joyce Sanford (Ray) and Kathy “Mary” Sadler (Ric); son, William Howard Perkinson Jr. (Brandy); daughter, Tessa Lambert (James “Blue”); stepsons, Shannon Thompson and Marcus Under wood; stepdaughter, Sarah Collins (Mike); nine grandchildren; and five great-grand children. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. The family will receive guests at the funeral home beginning at 10:00 a.m., one hour prior to the service. Interment to fol low in Southlawn Memorial Park, S. Prince George. Online condolences may be regis tered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
Mr. Moses Or landa Thompson departed this life on November 27, 2022 at Northwest Hospital, Ran dallstown, MD. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establish ment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkerson since1874.com.
Mr. Te’Juan R. Banks departed this life on November 26, 2022 at Chippenham Medical Center, Richmond. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilker sonsince1874.com.
Mrs. Alma Lee Gilchrist departed this life on No vember 23, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Gilchrist, Sr.; one son, Melvin Gilchrist; parents, Annie and Eddie Dennis; one sister, Lillian Harville; and three broth ers, Roosevelt Dennis, Joseph Dennis and Charlie Dennis.
Alma leaves to fond memories to be cher ished by her four sons, Calvin Gilchrist, Al exander Gilchrist (Michele), Willie Gilchrist and Kenneth Gilchrist; one daughter, Pame la Mapp (Timothy); sixteen grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; three sisters, Annie Lorane Jackson, Viola Dennis (Floyd) and Mable Dennis Thomas; brothers, Mar tin Dennis, Herbert Dennis and John Den nis; devoted nephew, Anthony Dennis; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Satur day, December 3, 2022 at Kingdon Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 575 Old Wagner Road, Petersburg, VA. The interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.
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January 1, 1945 - November
Mrs. Elizabeth Myrick, entered into eternal rest at her residence in the Delectable Heights. Elizabeth was born on March 14, 1941 in Prince George, Virginia to the union of Deacon Samuel and Dea coness Virginia R. Hunt. She was a graduate of J.E.J. Moore High School, Prince George VA. At an early age, Elizabeth confessed her belief in Christ and joined the Rising Mount Zion Baptist Church in Carson, VA. She faithfully attended Bible Study and was a member of the Women’s Ministry and the Hospitality Committee. She was a retiree of Seward Luggage, Inc.
She was predeceased by her husband, John W. Myrick, Sr.; parents, Deacon Samuel and Deaconess Virginia R. Hunt; siblings, Deaconess Rosa M. Harper, Mary R. Williams, Eva M. Williams, and Deacon Samuel Hunt, Jr. She was also predeceased by her grandson, Lathe Diggs.
On February 10, 1962, she joined in Holy Matrimony with her first sweetheart, John W. Myrick. To this union were born three children, John W. Myrick, Jr., Paula A. Myrick-Burton and Leon A. Myrick. On February 11, 2012, Elizabeth and John celebrated 50 years of golden marital bliss with their family and friends by their side, leaving many lasting memories of their promise made to love each other forever.
Elizabeth, affectionately known as, “Shorty”, enjoyed relaxing on her porch, spending quality time with her family, attending church and watching the Rev. Al Sharpton on the Impact Net work. She loved caring for children but did not tolerate “ bad behavior”. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories: a daughter, Paula A. Myrick-Burton; two sons, John W. (Serena) and Leon A. (Tabatha) of Petersburg, VA; god-daughters, Patricia Harper-Rowe, Frances E. Williams, Kristy A. Clark, and Sheila Williams; god-sons, Wilbert T. Harper (Trenita), Ronald Harper (Cynthia), Bernard Harper (Trisha), Michael Williams (Teresa), and Darrell Hunt (Dana); grandchildren, Taiesha (Angela), Nakia (Delveccio), Charles Jr. (Diamante), Leandra and Deandra, Johnnelle and Dezinia, of Petersburg, VA; one great granddaughter, Kahlani; great-grandson, Prince; sister, Barbara H. Clark (Bernard); brother, George W. Hunt, aunt, Mable R. Jones; sister-in-law, Vernice Hunt; devoted cousins, Apostle Carolyn Harris, Penney Mayfield, Arlene Smith, Dozier Myrick and Mildred Myrick; devoted friends, Vanessa Brown, Bernice Dean, Delorice Cole, Mattie Briggs, Linda Lewis, Rite Lewis, Shirley McCadden, Thelma Johnson, Shirley Yarn, Charlotte Valentine and Con nie Coles; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors, other relatives, and friends.
The family of our beloved, Mrs. Elizabeth Myrick extends our deepest gratitude to the Man agement and Staff of Bon Secours Southside Medical Center, Kindred Hospice Care, Kathy Blankenship, RN and Michael Cohen, MD (Retired) and Virginia Surgical Institute. Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Rising Mount Zion Baptist Church, 20800 Templeton Road, Carson, VA, Bishop Milton Hunt, eulogist, Elder Brandon T. Harper, officiating. The interment to follow at the church cemetery.
The family may be contacted by calling the residence at (804) 861-1994.
A memorial ser vice will be held 1:00 P.M., Satur day, December 3, 2022 at Essex High School, 833 High School Circle, Tappah annock, VA. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 7328911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Mr. Richard H. Oliver, Jr. departed this life on November 25, 2022 at ChristiniaCare Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874. com.
January 13, 1940 - November 26, 2022
Mrs. Barbara Odell Walker, 82, of Petersburg, VA, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Saturday, No vember 26, 2022. She was born on January 13, 1940, to the late Roger and Lillian Guy in Sussex County, VA. Her formative years were spent with her uncle, Edgar Jackson and his wife, Mattie Newsome Jackson (both deceased) in Sussex County.
Barbara was an excellent student and graduated from Sussex Central High School. It was soon after she graduated that she met and married the love of her life, the late Roosevelt Walker. From this union, four children were born: Danette, Rosette (deceased), Baby Boy (deceased) and Cory.
Barbara was an avid homemaker and in keeping with that, she spent a good deal of time perfecting her cooking skills and sewing. She was a generous neighbor and would often help tend to the needs of others within her family and her community. Barbara would often be seen at the school participating in a variety of activities and chaperon ing for Cory. She especially loved the holidays, which gave her the chance to show off her cooking skills and use her “fancy dishes”. She loved to travel, often joining her younger brother Wilbur, for excursions all across the country.
Barbara received the Lord as her Savior at an early age and was a faithful member of Hunting Quarter Baptist Church, Stony Creek, VA. She was an avid worker within the church, participating in bible study, Missionary work, and hospitality. She later moved her membership to Uni ty Baptist Church, Petersburg, VA where she faithfully attended until her health begin to present a challenge.
Her career included a stop at St. Luke’s Hospital, Richmond, VA where she worked as a nurse’s aide. From there, she settled at Central State Hospital, Petersburg, VA where she finished her career and retired after 30+ years of service. Through those years of service, she met and formed many friendships.
Barbara is survived by her daughter, Danette Walker Fleming (Tommy); son, Cory A. Walker (Kenya); brother, Wilbur Guy (Jeanne); grandchil dren, Tracey (Tina), Taylor, Malcolm (Je’Linda), Matthew and Mark, and Jaylen Daniels; great grandchildren, Damahje, Shonn, Kennedy, Mya, Asa, Tracey Jr. and Ta’Layah; brothers-in-law, Willie Walker (Mildred) and Chester Walker (Shirley); sisters-in-law, Antinette Walker-Perry and Consur Coles (James); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. While her light will be missed here on Earth where her love and kindness made such a difference, we understand that her work here on this side had been completed and we submit our will to the will of God. Rest Well!
Services will be held 2:00 P.M., Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Unity Baptist Church, 330 S. South Street, Petersburg, VA. the Rev. Tommy L. Fleming, eulogist, Apostle Angela Wilson, officiating. The interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. Watch the funeral services live online on our J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook or YouTube page.
February 10, 1929 - November 25, 2022
Florence Louise Hill Greene, went home from labor to reward, surrounded by loved ones, on November 25, 2022. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, missionary, and friend. Florence was born February 10, 1929, the oldest of twelve children born to Roman, Sr. and Lucille Hill of Carson, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Greene, Sr. of 55 years as well as one son-in love, Robert Henderson and one grandson, Jeremy Hen derson. Florence was also preceded in death by seven of her siblings, Dorothy Bethune, Pearl Lewis, Roman Hill, Jr., Robert Lee Hill, Vernard Hill, Sr., James Hill, Sr., and Richard Hill. She was educated in the Carson Public Schools, and proudly lived her life as a caregiver. “Bye” as she was affection ately known by her family members enjoyed taking care of the Community of Petersburg. Over the years the Greene home became known as the “house by the side of road”, as she and her husband opened the doors to their home and kitchen to anyone in need.
Florence was nurtured in a Christian home and she loved the Lord. She was a devoted missionary, usher, and choir member. Dedicated to the “Helping Hands Ministry” with her sister, Dorothy, at Bethesda Bibleway Church until her health declined and she was unable to attend. Her faith and trust in the Lord never wavered. She trusted GOD, fully and completely. She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted children, Thelma “Peaches” Murphy (Ray), Roy Greene, Jr., Donald Greene, Claudette Hender son, Romona Greene, and Rebecca Washington (Emmett); one bonus daughter, Roxanna Harrison (Leon); fifteen grandchildren and thirty great grandchildren. Florence also leaves to cherish her memory three sisters, Bernice Williams (Wilbert), Glorine Henderson and Shirley Hill; one brother, Bishop Cleveland Hill (Harriet); and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
Florence was always with God here on earth and is now with God in heaven. Services will be held 12:00 Noon, Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Zion Apostolic Christian Memorial Temple, 1601 Youngs Avenue, Petersburg, VA, Dr. Suzie Wright, Pastor and Dr. Nikita Garris-Watson, eulogist. The interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park.
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Mr. Charles S. Lee, affection ately known as “Brother Man”, transitioned from this life on November 22, 2022, peacefully at Battlefield Park Healthcare Cen ter, Petersburg, VA. He was born in Chesterfield, VA to the late John and Eula Lee on May 6, 1947. Charles attended school in Chesterfield County and worked several construction jobs there. At an early age, he accepted Christ and attended Lee’s Chapel AME Methodist Church, Chesterfield, VA. Charles was a kind and loving person. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also loved to dance at any social event. When he heard music, he would always get on the dance floor. While at Bat tlefield Park Healthcare Center, he would always have a bit of humor for the residents and staff. They always loved to see him because they knew they would get a laugh for the day. He will be dearly missed. Along with his parents, Charles was pre ceded in death by his son, Charles Lee, Jr.; three brothers, John Lee, Jr., Jerry Lee, and Larry Lee; and a loving friend, Delores Parham.
Charles is survived by his daughter, Ly nette Lee of Petersburg, VA; his grandchil dren; sister, Ellen Coleman (Charles); three brothers, Ernest Lee (June), Eugene Lee (Janice), and Raymond Lee all of Ches terfield, VA; devoted friends, Elbert and Virginia Turner; and a host of nieces, neph ews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. The family would like to express special thanks and appreciation to the Staff of Bat tlefield Park Healthcare Center for the care and support they gave to Mr. Lee.
Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Saturday, December 3, 2022, at the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Herbert Holly II, eulogist. The interment to follow at the Lewis Family Cemetery. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874. com.
We mourn the passing of Brother Captain Yusuf Shabazz who departed this life on November 23, 2022. Born May 15, 1942, to Eloise Browning Sykes and Joseph C. Sykes, Sr. after whom he was named at birth, Yusuf was affectionately known as “Butch”, to many who grew up with him in his hometown of Schenecta dy, NY.
After graduating Mount Pleasant High School he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and while stationed in Newport News, VA, he met and married Everline Hill Sykes in 1962. Together they had three children, Sonia Sykes Walker, Joseph Sykes III, and Aisha Sykes Bullard. His passion for uplifting people was evident and demonstrated through decades of ser vice to others. Yusuf worked as a counselor with Franklin Grove in Richmond, Virginia. Through nearly 15 years as a counselor, Yusuf helped thousands of adults move from homelessness and insecurity to leading thriving lives.
When his finger went up in the air followed by a “let me tell you something,” wisdom and advice would follow.
Yusuf’s passion for helping people was as great as his love for his family. He was proud to be a Sykes and proud of his children and grandchildren. Undoubtedly, this family bond will continue to impact the lives of others for generations to come.
Yusuf was predeceased by his father, Joseph Sykes, Sr.; mother, Eloise Sykes; and sister, Joyce Sykes Woodard. He is survived by his uncle, George Sykes of Troy, NY; siblings, Greta Sykes Smith, Lawrence Sykes, Maurice Sykes and Bruce Sykes; his children, Sonia Sykes Walker, Joseph Sykes III and Aisha Sykes Bullard and their mother Everline Hill Sykes; his grandchildren, Yusef Sykes, Sr., Haikim Hubbard, Alisha Sykes, Lena Bullard, Elizabeth Bullard and Sidney Bullard; and host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. We belong to The Almighty and indeed to Him we shall return. Services will be held 3:00 P.M., Saturday, December 3, 2022 at the Chapel of J. M. Wilker son Funeral Establishment, 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA; followed by a gathering of family and friends at the Appomattox Event Center, 9 W. Old Street, #100, Petersburg, VA 23803. The interment will be held at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery.
J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Mr. George Mas senburg, 89, of Hopewell, depart ed this life Tues day, November 29, 2022 at John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell. The funeral ar rangements for George Massen burg have been entrusted to the caring pro fessionals of the Bland Funeral Homes, 137 Harrison St., Petersburg, VA, 23803. (804) 732-7841. www.blandfuneralhomes.com.
October 7,
Margaret E. Barnes, 83, of Prince George, VA., departed this life on Sunday, No vember 27, 2022 at John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell. The funeral ar rangements for Margaret E. Barnes have been entrusted to the caring professionals of the Bland Funer al Homes, 137 Harrison St., Petersburg, VA, 23803. (804) 732-7841. www.blandfuneral homes.com.
December 25, 1953 - November 21, 2022
Mr. Demetrius S. Brown, of Petersburg, VA., departed this life on Monday, November 21, 2022.
The funeral arrangements for Mr. Demetrius S. Brown have been entrusted to the caring professionals of Bland funeral Homes, 137 Harrison St., Petersburg, VA, 23803 (804) 732-7841. www. blandfuneralhomes.com.
January 23, 1927 - November 22, 2022
Her name alone brings up memories of a diminutive, well-appointed woman, whose leadership capacity filled rooms of supporters on many endeavors she led. She planned and executed projects, programs, movements, social and civic events with finesse, seemingly without effort. She surrounded herself with many resourceful people who would assist her with her requests. When she beckoned you, your response was eventually in the affirmative. This was our Beloved, Bessie Moorer.
Bessie was a Petersburg native and reared in the Blandford Community. Mrs. Moorer was born on January 22, 1927 and departed this earthy peacefully at her home on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. She attended Blandford Elementary School, the Henry Williams Middle School, Peabody High School (1945), John Tyler Community College, and Virginia State College (University). Her parents were the late Thomas Cargill and Virgie Scott Car gill, her sister, the late Elise Cargill, who died at a young age. Her grandparents were the late Robert H. Scott and Pinkie A. Scott. She was married to military veteran, Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Alfred Moorer, Jr. (deceased), United States Army. Mrs. Moorer retired from the Petersburg City Public Schools as a part-time teacher’s aide in 1991 and from the Adult Continuing Educa tion Program at Gillfield Baptist Church in 2014. In 1940, Bessie became a member of Gillfield Baptist Church and remained a faithful member until her declining health prohibited her from attending in person worship services. Gillfield was always in her heart. She was a leader and dedicated member of the Sanctuary and Gospel Choirs, Women’s Fellowship, Parish Club, and Usher Ministry. Although not a biological mother, Bessie served as a youth leader to many over the years. Bessie loved doing community work, membership to numerous organizations, and helping members of her community who needed a voice and assistance. She was the Voice for The Voiceless. For her efforts, she received many accolades, acknowledgements, and awards from many sources. There were many news articles, certificates of appreciations, plaques, flowers, corsages, pins, buttons, pens, reso lutions, and other imaginable items of recognition in her honor. Her home was always filled with one more new item of recognition and appreciation. The following are just a few of her many affiliations and awards she received during her lifetime. If an organization is not mentioned, please note it as an oversight and not something not important to Bessie. Each award had meaning and significance to her. -Member, Chesterfield County, Virginia NAACP -Board Member, Board Member, Virginia NAACP -Petersburg Chapter #33 Order of East ern Star -Virginia State University Alumni Association -Peabody High School Alumni Association -Member, Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., How ard Baugh Chapter -Member, 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion (The Triple Nickles), Jesse Mayes Chapter -Member, Greater Peters burg Area Alumni Association (GPAAA), Virginia State University -Inductee, Chesterfield County Senior Citizens Hall of Fame -Voting Elections Officer for 25 Years -Community Medal of Freedom, Virginia General Assembly Resolution -Award, James H. Threatt Memorial of First Baptist Church, Harrison Street, Petersburg -Member, Petersburg #144 Assembly Order of golden Circle, Prince Hall A----- (PHA) -Member, Zipporah Court, #8 Ladies of the Circle PHA -Member, Heroines of Jericho PHA -Member, CAPAAMMD, Chesterfield County -Presidential Award, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. -Citizenship Award, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Lega cy Award for Civil Rights, Alpha Phi Alpha, Fraternity, Inc. (Fort Lee Chapter), 1991 -Community Service Award, The Honorable Rosalyn R. Dance, Senator, 16th District -Organizer, 40th Anniversary of the March on Washington, Tri-cities -MOCHA Court #42 -Daughters of ISIS, PHA -Teacher Aide of the Year, Petersburg City Public Schools, Petersburg, Virginia -Marcher, Civil Rights demonstration in Selma, Alabama Bessie Moorer had a long list of beloved cousins and family: Mrs. Elizabeth Jordan Gibson-deceased (Children-Olive Gibson Vidal-Kend all, Elwood T. Gibson, Andre J. Gibson, and Alan M. Gibson); Mr. Benjamin H. Jordan-deceased (Children-Stanley H. Jordan and Sean R. Jordan); Mr. Samuel Jordan-deceased (Children-Reginald, Barry, Terri, and Tracey Jordan); Mr. Alonzo T. Jordan-deceased (Children-Bri an, Alonzo, Keith, and Darryl Jordan) and Mildred Jordan Campbell deceased); LTC (Ret.) Ceceila B. McKenzie (Children: Shirley Strong and Dr. Ronald Strong); Reverend Ida Scott Henderson, Ms. LaVern Tucker Lee and Barbara Tucker Lee of Richmond, VA. Bessie’s fam ily extends from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; to El Paso, Texas; to Columbus and Atlanta, Georgia; to Washington, DC; and to Petersburg and Richmond, VA.
She leaves behind an extensive list of life-long friends and loved ones she befriended through the years. Among the many include: Isaac and Yvette Ridley, Ms. Helen Ridley; Rev. Dr. Grady W. Powell, Sr.; The Embry Family; Rev. Ora Peterson; Julian and Joan Marsh; Deacon Larry and Sharon Murphy; Dr. Jessica and Larry Ward; COL (Ret.) James Clark; COL (Ret.) Porcher and Anne Taylor; Rev. Dru Roane; Craig Sykes; COL (Ret.) Robert and Jackie McNeil; Doris Atkins; Ruth Maclin; Sonia Johnson; Hilda Lifsey; The Lyons Family; Deacon Vivian Williams; Dr. Silas Christian; Former Virginia State Senator Rosalyn Dance; Gertie Williams; Anne Crawford and Family; LaSalle J. McCoy, Jr.; Dr. Nancy Walden; Minister Bobbie Tate; Deacon Lois Bryant; Russell and Della Bland; Deacon Ronald Sutton and daugh ter Stephanie; Ms. Amelia Jackson; Anthony and Gerri Gaines; Evoria Johnson; Karen Gee; Patricia Carroll; and Margaret Jordan & Family.
There have been many wonderful friends who have been close and those she met and worked with through various organizations and affiliations. They are acknowledged as she often spoke of her gratitude toward them. Finally, the caretakers who were there during her weary times and struggles. A “special thank-you” to her caretaker team, Dr. Lisa Shaw and Primary Care Staff, Hospice of Virginia, and Amedysis Home Care, and so many others who loved her dearly. “Walk in obedience to all that the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days...” NIV, Deuteronomy 5:33 Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Gillfield Baptist Church, 209 Perry Street, Petersburg, VA. the Rev. Dr. George W. C. Lyons, Jr., Pastor and eulogist. The interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Friday, December 2, 2022 at Gillfield Baptist 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.
