HOPEWELL— On Sunday, November 27th at 2:17pm, on an otherwise mild weekend ideal for the Shop Small and Support Local Businesses drive, two men entered Haley’s Honey Meadery in the downtown district of the Wonder City.
Ordinarily, two people making purchases at a downtown business would be considered a positive thing; but according to a social media post by Haley’s Honey Meadery, the two men bought products with a counterfeit $100 bill. The business’s surveillance footage shows the two individuals appearing to hand over the bill to the cashier who is bagging-up the items.
In the post, Haley’s Honey Meadery stated, “Once again Hopewell supports small businesses!!!” adding, “BEWARE of these two and fake money.”
They also published a warning about stealing, breaking and entering, or using fake money at any of their locations, stating, “We will prosecute you to the fullest and blast you on social media. Do not think you can come into our establishment and rob us from all the hard work we have put into building our dreams.”
Other business owners
have raised concerns about the rise in emboldened criminal activity nearby as well, even doing so in public in recent city council meetings and the recent crime summit held at the community center. The owners of
Time Capsule comic-book store, as well as City Point Ice Cream and Burgers shared their experiences involving homeless loiterers who bathe on the sidewalk and criminals breaking into cars on East Broadway in
broad daylight.
The meadery’s post stated that this was the second time that Haley’s has had issues at the Hopewell location, warning the Hopewell community, “Keep a lookout for these criminals.”
PETERSBURG– Local art enthusiasts recently painted a rosy picture for another mural in Old Towne; but a special meeting of the Architectural Review Board, held on Wednesday, December 7th, put the future of the potential new mural on hold when the board voted to postpone the approval of the project.
While the mural on the corner of Bank Street and Sycamore Street sailed through the approval process last time, this second attempt to bring a wall mural to downtown came up against stiff opposition. But the ARB delay was exactly that, a delay. Board member Terry Ammons questioned the board’s authority to ap-
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Members of the Architectural Review Board during the Wednesday night meeting, December 7th.
prove the project and, more importantly, the lack of clear procedures for the approval of public art installations related to the ARB’s authority. Eventually, Ammons made a motion to revisit the request at the ARB’s January meeting, giving board members time to review their specific role in relation
to public art projects and the board’s duty to uphold the integrity of the historic district.
For now, the board indi-
cated that they intend on establishing ARB guidelines for choosing appropriate walls to pre-approve for murals while encouraging City Council to establish an art commission that would determine appropriate subject matter for artist renderings. For now the project was neither approved nor denied as the board will reconvene after the holiday in an effort to formalize their procedures regarding art projects in the historic district and await council’s direction on a way to approve the art itself – effectively creating a two-step approval procedure on projects going forward.
HOPEWELL- In an effort to address concerned residents, Hopewell officials held a Special Neighborhood Crime Summit Meeting on Wednesday, November 30th at the community center to discuss crime.
Attending the meeting was most of Hopewell’s city council: Mayor Bennett, Vice Mayor Partin, and Councilors Gore, Pelham and Randolph. Representatives from various local, state and federal agencies included Hopewell Sheriff Travis Stanley, HPD Deputy Chief Major Donald Reid and Captain David Stoker, Petersburg Police Chief Travis Christian, ATF Special Agent Justin Jacob, and officers representing Virginia State Police.
After Starke and other law enforcement representatives provided an overview of current efforts and initiatives being undertaken to address the flood of crime in the city (see last week’s edition of the LNN Insider), residents were invited to address the law enforcement panel.
The first person to address the panel was a female resident who stated that, while it is important for people to see police taking action in
public, she also felt it important to see the results of their action. She stated, “Every day, it’s more gunshots, more violence, more drugs in the schools, especially the elementary schools.”
Continuing, she said, “Unless we see the change, we feel like nothing is being done. If something were being done, we wouldn’t have to be here… We feel like you guys don’t care enough.”
In response, Chief Starke said, “We are doing everything we can… And, it doesn’t happen overnight.” He added that he and his department need to make sure they “close the loop” with citizens about sharing follow-up information after sirens and/or gunshots are heard.
Another attendee remarked about police arresting suspects who are quickly released back onto the streets. The chief replied, “It’s frustrating when we make an arrest, and we do our job, but yet we still deal with the same offenders over and over.” He described how HPD officers have come to know criminals by name, even being able to cite from memory their personal arrest records. Explaining that repeat offenders being back on the streets was “outside the scope of what we do”,
he emphasized that law enforcement needs support from judges, commonwealth attorneys, and legislators. “Twenty-three thousand residents in the City of Hopewell, and we’re really here tonight because of a very small number of people that is creating havoc for our community,” said Starke. “That is unacceptable. It is a very small number of people that is creating these crimes, but they are causing fear throughout the community.” Starke stated that law enforcement makes the arrests, but that the criminals are released in a very quick manner. “We’re not pleased with that either,” he assured the audience.
In addition to the quick turn-around time for criminals being set free, residents expressed frustration with a lack of prosecution from the city’s commonwealth attorney (who did not attend the crime summit).
Not all of the citizen comments were critical of the HPD. Another resident praised the police and offered the suggestion of rotating police officers from different locations to broaden their experience and knowledge of adjacent areas. “Start mixing the officers up. Every criminal around here knows every police
[officer] that works for the department.” This suggestion would put Petersburg officers in Hopewell, Hopewell officers in Chesterfield, Chesterfield officers in Petersburg, and so on. This idea garnered much applause from the crowd.
One concerned resident suggested that taxpayer money should not be wasted on “certificates of sympathy or having campaign teas”, thus saving money that could be directed towards law enforcement. She also suggested closing the park gate to the riverwalk when it closes at sunset to prevent people from using it as a staging area for theft and other criminal activity at night.
After additional time answering residents’ questions and replying to comments, law enforcement representatives and city councilors remained to meet with and engage individual residents directly.
While there is no set date for another city crime summit, the chief assured that he would be making monthly update appearances at future city council meetings, providing residents of Hopewell and the surrounding localities with more information as the department’s initiatives progress.
CHESTERFIELD- Chesterfield County Police have arrested a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman on Thursday, December 1st. Leon Sykes Jr., age 48, is accused of inappropriately touching an adult female resident at a Chesterfield assisted living facility. Sykes, a Richmond resident, is employed as a
delivery driver and had entered the facility to make a delivery. After making the delivery to another room, police say that Sykes entered the room of the victim, who was sleeping, and inappropriately touched her while exposing himself. When the victim woke, Sykes fled, but he was apprehended when he returned to the facility later in the day to make another delivery.
On December 1st, Sykes
was arrested and charged with aggravated sexual battery, indecent exposure, and unlawful entry. The investigation is ongoing and, at this point, detectives believe that Sykes may have additional victims, asking that any victims come forward. Anyone with information should contact the Chesterfield County Police Department at 804-748-1251.
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PRINCE GEORGE– The Prince George Police Department, members of the Prince George County government, and citizens attended the county’s 2022 Wreath Laying Ceremony on Friday, December 2nd. The annual event honors fallen and former police officers that served Prince George County and are now laid to rest in the county.
The day started at 9:00am at Merchants Hope Cemetery, where those in attendance held a graveside wreath laying ceremony for Shelly Sherman Crowder. The Honor Guard marched in silence to the grave site, presenting a wreath. The sound of a solo bagpipe playing “Amazing Grace” followed the laying of the
wreath, echoing across the cemetery.
Prince George Police Chief, Keith Early explained the importance of the ceremony, saying, “It’s a tradition, we get together and honor those who have served the county of Prince George,” adding that the intention is to honor “their life of
service and how they’ve influenced our community, the individuals who live here, and our Prince George County Police Department team.”
At 11:00am, five additional former officers were honored at Southlawn Memorial Park including Sheriff John Atwood, Trooper Leo
Chief Early is committed to continuing the annual event, saying, “We have been doing [this] for quite some time and will continue to moving forward.”
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PETERSBURG- Second quarter real property tax bills will be mailed out to residents and businesses this week, according to the City of Petersburg. Those bills will reflect 2022 property values at the rate of $1.27 per $100 of assessed value.
The City is still working to merge 1st quarter real property payments received so that customer online accounts reflect all transactions. A software issue triggered 1st quarter real property tax bills, mailed in September, to reflect 2021 property assessments instead of 2022 assessments. That error has been corrected.
A supplemental real property tax bill will be mailed
in January 2023 with a due date of March 31, 2023, for the difference owed (or overpaid) in September 2022. Residents may begin to make payments on the supplemental bill in Janu-
ary. Third quarter real property tax bills are also due by March 31, 2023.
If a resident has overpaid and requires an abatement, please contact the Commissioner of the Revenue Brit-
tany Flowers at bflowers@ petersburg-va.org or (804) 733-2315.
The City apologizes for any inconvenience caused by the software error.
PETERSBURG- The Small & Rural Law Enforcement Executives Association recently met in Orlando, Florida to hold their first in-person conference since its founding two years ago. At that meeting, Petersburg Sheriff Vanessa Crawford was tapped to serve as Chair of the organization’s Board of Governors.
The organization is made up of police chiefs, sheriffs, tribal chiefs, and their staffs from across the country. Since its creation, the organization has grown and currently has over 6,200 members. The Small and Rural Law Enforcement Executives Association is the only 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated solely to supporting and promoting law enforcement executives and agencies that serve small,
rural, & tribal communities across the United States. The organization’s qualifications for membership define small agencies as 100 or fewer sworn employees, rural agencies as those serving populations of less than 200 people per square mile, and tribal as any federally-recognized agency serving a tribal community, band, nation, or other organized group of indigenous people of North America.
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TRI-CITIES- The SOVA Chamber of Commerce is collecting items for Christ-
mas care packages that will be given to 400 soldiers that were not able to return home for the holidays this year. Recommended types of items include snack bars, candy, chips, hot sauce,
coffee, frisbees, board games, holiday decorations, books, and DVDs. Donations are not limited to the suggested donations list.
Donated items can be dropped off at Old Towne’s Alibi, Side Street Gallery, Daffodil Boutique, and the Award and Frame Shop, or arrange with the SOVA Chamber for pick up by calling 804-931-5419. The gift bags will be assembled at Fort Lee on December 22nd.
PRINCE GEORGE- Prince George County Public Schools welcomed Virginia delegates Carrie Coyner (62nd District) and Emily Brewer (64th District) to the division’s campuses the last week of November as part of the “Take Your Legislator to School Month” celebration hosted by the Virginia School Boards Association.
VSBA’s “Take Your Legislator to School Month” was created by the organization to help build and nurture relationships between public education and the Virginia General Assembly. This initiative allows legislators to observe what is going on in Virginia schools, provides students the chance to meet and interact with an elected official, and allows public
school division leaders the opportunity to share their district’s goals with legislators and have engaging conversations about public education.
The delegates started their morning by touring the division’s newest campus, Middle Road Elementary School. With a tentative first day of school scheduled for mid-February 2023, Middle Road Elementary School will replace William A. Walton Elementary School, a campus that has faithfully served our division and community for over 50 years. The new school will have a student capacity of 850, supporting the educational needs of current and future students as Prince George County continues to grow.
The two Virginia General Assembly members then visited two of the district’s
schools during their morning in Prince George County. Del. Coyner visited William A. Walton Elementary School on Monday, November 28, and Del. Brewer visited North Elementary on Wednesday, November 30. Both lawmakers spent time with students and staff at each campus, culminating in storybook reading sessions in several classes, who received gifts of coloring and other books to enjoy after their visits. “We appreciate Delegates Coyner and Brewer for spending time with our school community here in Prince George County,” Division Superintendent Dr. Lisa Pennycuff said. “The VSBA’s ‘Take Your Legislator to School Month’ gives our school division a great opportunity to give our state-level representatives a first-person view of our com-
mitment to supporting the children of Prince George County.”
“Our school board thanks Delegates Coyner and Brewer for dedicating time in their day to visit our students and staff this week and for witnessing the work taking place inside our schools every day,” Prince George School Board Chairman Christopher A. Johnson said. “Our board values opportunities to welcome legislators to Prince George County schools through programs like ‘Take Your Legislator to School Month.’ Building strong relationships between our board and our fellow elected officials helps ensure we can advocate on public education matters on behalf of our students, staff, and community.”
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RICHMOND- On Monday, December 5th, the Virginia Commission to Combat Antisemitism released its initial report on antisemitism in Virginia. Governor Youngkin established the commission on his first day in office as part of his campaign promise to address the rise in antisemitism occurring in the Commonwealth, a trend also occurring nationwide. In 2021, antisemitic incidents in the U.S. reached an all-time high with 2,717 separate incidents reported. In 2022 thus far, Virginia alone has seen nearly 350 reports of antisemitic acts.
Addressing the release of the report, the Governor said, “Hatred,
intolerance, and antisemitism have no place in Virginia and I appreciate the committee’s hard work to high-
RICHMOND- On Tuesday, December 6th, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed an executive order requiring all state departments and agencies to report all fines, fees, and suspensions issued related to COVID-19 pandemic policies. The Governor initiated a full review of those penalties, calling the fact that pandemic-era fines are still in place “infuriating”.
The announcement was also made that Governor Youngkin’s proposed budget, which he will release on December 15th, will include the official end of collection and enforcement of
all Covid-related fines and enforcement, as well as direct the Secretary of Finance to work with state agencies to develop a reimbursement process for individuals and businesses who paid unjust COVID-19 fines and fees. As part of that legislation, the administration will also restore business-related licenses that it says were suspended “unjustly”.
There are exceptions to the Governor’s proposal; the reimbursements of penalties and restoration of licenses will not apply to hospitals, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and similar healthcare facilities.
light and grapple with these matters. We have challenges in Virginia and we must work together to address
them. For Virginia to be the best place to live, work, and raise a family, the Commonwealth must welcome people of all faiths, ethnicities, and backgrounds with open arms.”
The Commission is tasked with analyzing trends in antisemitism both nationally and in Virginia, examining the root causes of antisemitism, and proposing solutions to hold hate crime perpetrators accountable as well as support the victims of those crimes. The Commission’s initial recommendations include efforts to bolster K-12 education on the Holocaust and Judaism, increase hate crime reporting and data collection, and prevent state agencies from contracting with companies that have taken antisemitic positions.
Eric Antonio Johnson, 45 years old of the 100 block of Elm Street, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on November 25, 2022 for possession or distribution of controlled paraphernalia, driving on revoked license and possession or transportation of firearms, firearms ammunition, stun weapons, explosives or concealed weapons by convicted felon.
Kamonte Montrez Garrett, 21 years old of the 8400 block of Jordan Height Lane, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on November 27, 2022 for domestic assault.
Michael Ralph Mollenhauer, 63 years old of the 3800 block of Chesdin Boulevard, Sutherland, Virginia was arrested on November 25, 2022 for trespassing.
Steven Melvin Scott, Jr., 19 years old of the 300 block of New Castle Drive, Colonial Heights, Virginia was arrested on November 27, 2022 for disregarding signal by law-enforcement officer to stop; eluding police, no operator’s license and causing or encouraging acts rendering children delinquent, abused, etc..
Travis Scott Heilman, 31 years old of the 9500 block of Kathleen Drive, South Chesterfield, Virginia was arrested on November 28, 2022 for two counts of violation of protective orders.
Kristopher W. Jones, 43 years old of the 4000 block of County Drive, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on November 29, 2022 for larceny.
Tkeyah Denise Hill, 23 years old of the 20000 block of Harris Drive, Sutherland, Virginia was arrested on November 25, 2022 for use of profane, threatening, or indecent language over public airways or by other methods. Shakeya Domonique Freeman, 30 years old of the 2800 block of Trarich Road, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on November 27, 2022 for pointing, holding, or brandishing firearm, air or gas operated weapon or object similar in appearance.
Trebor-Marcellus Antonyo Randolph, 28 years old of the 3500 block of Stockton Street, Richmond, Virginia was arrested on November 28, 2022 for use or display of firearm in committing felony and aggravated malicious wounding.
Jamel Akie Lyons, 40 years old of the 20 block of Spring Street, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on November 30, 2022 for driving on revoked license, contempt by failing to appear in court and receipt or transfer of possession of stolen vehicle, aircraft or boat.
Marques Shaheed Lowry, 25 years old of the 15000 block of McKenney Highway, McKenney, Virginia was arrested on November 29, 2022 for contempt by failing to appear in court.
Benjamin Lee Mullins, 43 years old of the 7600 block of Colemans Lake Road, Church Road, Virginia was arrested on November 30, 2022 for three counts of destruction of property.
Wayne Lamonte Gholson, 57 years old of the 16000 block of Courthouse Road, Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on November 28, 2022 for contempt by failing to appear in court, two counts of driving after forfeiture of license, two counts of forging public records, infractions relating to registration, licensing, and certificates of title and two counts of authority to change speed limits.
Jessica Robin Williams, 30 years old of the 26000 block of Reams Drive, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on November 29, 2022 for two counts of domestic assault and appearing intoxicated in public.
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Drug/Narcotic Violations
ON 11/21/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3800 BLK OF PUDDLEDOCK ROAD FOR A DISTURBANCE. KNOWN OFFENDER WAS FOUND TO BE IN POSSESSION OF NARCOTICS AND ARRESTED FOR SAME.
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Motor Vehicle Theft, Assault-Simple ON 11/21/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 15500 BLK OF PRINCE GEORGE DRIVE IN REFERENCE TO A MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT. KNOWN OFFENDER STOLE VICTIM’S VEHICLE.
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Fraud-Wire Fraud ON 11/21/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2000 BLK OF TYNNE MEADOW LANE IN REFERENCE TO FRAUD. UNKNOWN OFFENDER SCAMMED VICTIM OUT OF MONEY.
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Assault & Battery ON 11/21/2022, POLICE RECEIVED INFORMATION OF AN ASSAULT THAT OCCURRED IN THE 5300 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD. KNOWN OFFENDER IDENTIFIED.
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Grand Larceny ON 11/21/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 5200 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD TO INVESTIGATE A SHOPLIFTING. TWO UNKNOWN OFFENDERS STOLE VEHICLE PARTS.
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Larceny-Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts ON 11/22/2022, OFFICERS RESPONDED TO THE 5200 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD FOR A LARCENY OF MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE A LICENSE PLATE FROM A VEHICLE.
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Weapon Law Violations, Damage of Property, Assault-Aggravated ON 11/23/2022, POLICE RESPONDED
TO THE 11000 BLK OF QUAIL RUN LANE TO INVESTIGATE SHOTS FIRED. UNKNOWN OFFENDER FIRED SHOTS AT AN OCCUPIED VEHICLE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE BUT NO INJURY TO THE OCCUPANTS.
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Damage of Property ON 11/23/2022, POLICE RECEIVED INFORMATION OF DAMAGE TO PROPERTY ON 09/11/2022 IN THE 5200 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD. KNOWN OFFENDER SLAMMED CAR DOOR, CAUSING DAMAGE, AND REFUSED TO PAY FOR REPAIRS. ARREST MADE.
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Drug/Narcotic Violations, Drug Equipment Violations ON 11/23/22 POLICE CONDUCTED A TRAFFIC STOP IN THE 2000 BLOCK OF WATERSIDE ROAD. DRIVER WAS WANTED OUT OF ANOTHER JURISDICTION AND ALSO IN POSSESSION OF ILLEGAL NARCOTICS. ARREST MADE.
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Assault-Aggravated ON 11/26/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 19800 BLK OF BRANDON ROAD IN REFERENCE TO AN AGGRAVATED ASSAULT. KNOWN OFFENDER STRUCK VICTIM WITH A CERAMIC LAMP CAUSING SEVERE LACERATIONS TO THE ARM. ARREST MADE.
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Larceny-Shoplifting ON 11/27/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 4000 BLK OF COUNTY DRIVE FORA REPORTED SHOPLIFTING. THREE UNKNOWN OFFENDERS STOLE CIGARETTES AND ELECTRONICS. MADALINE CHELLINO AGE 22 202211120001 HOPEWELL, VA PROFANE, THREATENING LANGUAGE
OVER PUBLIC AIRWAY
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SHATISHA GORDON AGE 39 202211200001 PRINCE GEORGE, VA DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
TIERRAL HILL AGE 36 202211240001 PETERSBURG, VA
SUSPENDED LICENSE DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
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PRINCE GEORGE, VA DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, MONUMENT -VALUE >=$1000
JASON PHILBROOK AGE 51 202211260001 SPRING GROVE, VA ASSAULT & BATTERY -FAMILY MEMBER
AGGRAVATED MALICIOUS WOUNDING
TED HUGHES JR AGE 35 202211270005 WAVERLY, VA HIT & RUN DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
ON 11/30/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1400 BLK OF ATLANTIC ST FOR A REPORTED DISTURBANCE. KNOWN OFFENDER THREW BLEACH ON VICTIM, CAUSING NON-LIFE THREATENING INJURIES AND WAS ARRESTED.
ON 12/01/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3700 BLK OF PAUL KARNES DR FOR A REPORTED DISTURBANCE. KNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED RESIDENCE BY BREAKING DOOR GLASS AND ATTEMPTED TO TAKE NON-CUSTODIAL CHILDREN. OFFENDER WAS FOUND TO BE IN POSSESSION OF NARCOTIC PARAPHERNALIA AND WAS ARRESTED.
ON 11/28/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2100 BLK OF CLOVERDALE AVE FOR A REPORTED DISTURBANCE. KNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED RESIDENCE VIA OPEN FRONT WINDOW, ASSAULTED VICTIM BY HITTING WITH BB GUN, SPRAYED PEPPER SPRAY, ATTEMPTED TO HIT VICTIM WITH VEHICLE AND WAS ARRESTED.
ON 12/03/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 5100 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES FROM TWO VEHICLES.
ON 12/03/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1400 BLK OF
STEWART AVE FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES.
ON 11/28/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3200 BLK OF ELMWOOD AVE FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. OFFENDER STOLE FIREARM FROM RESIDENCE.
ON 11/29/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3500 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE MOPED WITH HELMET FROM OUTSIDE OF RESIDENCE.
ON/11/30/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1300 BLK OF LIBERTY AVE FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE TRASH CAN FROM OUTSIDE OF RESIDENCE.
ON 12/04/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2200 BLK OF LYNCHBURG ST FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. OFFENDER STOLE CELL PHONES AND WALLET FROM RESIDENCE.
ON 11/29/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 700 BLK OF S 6TH AVE FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE DETERGENT FROM BUSINESS.
STOLE FOOD AND PERSONAL PRODUCTS FROM BUSINESS. WARRANTS OBTAINED.
ON 12/04/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 200 BLK OF CAVALIER SQ FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. KNOWN OFFENDER STOLE FOOD FROM BUSINESS AND WAS ARRESTED.
ON 12/02/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2300 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE CASH FROM GAMBLING MACHINE BY BREAKING LOCK AND PRYING DOOR.
ON 12/04/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 5200 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE UNLOCKED VEHICLE FROM GAS PUMP.
ON 11/28/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 300 BLK OF S 19TH AVE FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. UNKNOWN OFFENDER BROKE VEHICLE WINDOW.
ON 11/30/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1000 BLK OF ROANOKE AVE FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. UNKNOWN OFFENDER BROKE VEHICLE REAR WINDSHIELD.
VANDALISM. UNKNOWN OFFENDER PUNCTURED VEHICLE TIRES AND PUT SUGAR IN GAS TANK.
ON 12/03/2022, POLICE
RESPONDED TO THE 5200 BLK OF PLAZA DR FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. KNOWN OFFENDER DAMAGED VEHICLES WITH ROCKS AND WAS ARRESTED.
ON 12/03/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 500 BLK OF S 18TH AVE FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. OFFENDER SLASHED VEHICLE TIRE. AZONTAY PERRY (26) of HOPEWELL
SIMPLE ASSAULT ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, DOC,FIRE/ RESCUE PERSONNEL,F SIMPLE ASSAULT ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, DOC,FIRE/RESCUE PERSONNEL,F INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE COCAINE,F POSSESS, TRANSPORT FIREARMS BY CONVICTED FELONS,F POSSESS FIREARM WHILE IN POSSESSION OF DRUGS,F POSSESS, TRANSPORT FIREARMS BY CONVICTED FELONS,F HIT & RUN UNATTENDED PROPERTY,M HIT AND RUN, PROPERTY DAMAGE,M RECKLESS DRIVING,M ELUDING POLICE RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY,F REVOKED OR SUSPENDED LICENSE,M
ON 11/29/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 300 BLK OF E BROADWAY FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. KNOWN OFFENDER
ON 12/02/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1200 BLK OF SUNNYSIDE AVE FOR A REPORTED
JAYLON HOLLOWAY (32) of HOPEWELL BREAKING & ENTER W/INT TO COMMIT FELONY,F POSSESSION
OF SCHEDULE I,II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE,F
DEMETRIUS RUSSELL (28) of PRINCE GEORGE AGGRAVATED MALICIOUS WOUNDING,F ROBBERY,F USE OR DISPLAY FIREARM IN COMMISSION OF FELONY,F POSSESS, TRANSPORT FIREARMS BY CONVICTED FELONS,F DISCHARGE OF WEAPON IN OR ACROSS ROAD,M GRAND LARCENY,F CONSPIRING TO TRESPASS OR COMMIT LARCENY,F CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT FELONY,F CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT
FELONY,F CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT FELONY,F CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT FELONY,F DISCHARGE FIREARM IN CITY LIMITS,M
ALLISON ANDERSON (43) of HOPEWELL PUBLIC SWEARING OR INTOXICATION,M
BRENDA HUDSON (54) of HOPEWELL
INJURY -CAUSTIC AGENT OR EXPLOSIVE,F GIVING FALSE REPORT TO POLICE OFFICER,M
TY`JAHNAE DAY (21) of HOPEWELL BREAKING & ENTER W/INT TO COMMIT FELONY,F DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, MONUMENTS -VALUE <$1000,M ASSAULT & BATTERY,M ABDUCTION & KIDNAPPING,F ATTEMPT TO COMMIT NONCAPITAL OFFENSE,F HIT & RUN UNATTENDED PROPERTY,M
JARROD HILL (19) of HOPEWELL ASSAULT & BATTERY -FAMILY MEMBER,M
BROCK CAIN (47) of CHESTER UNLAWFUL USE OR INJURY TO TELEPHONE LINES,F 2022003615
SPENCER JAMES (30) of NORTH PRINCE GEORGE BREAKING & ENTER W/INT TO COMMIT FELONY,F
This week, the Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers program needs your help with locating the following two fugitives:
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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.
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Rudane Lloyd Graham is wanted for murder 1st degree and use or display firearm in commission of felony. Graham, 32, is a 6-foot 4-inch-tall black male who weighs 280 lbs. Graham has brown eyes and black hair.
Cheryl Dana O’Neal is wanted for grand larceny. O’Neal, 44, is a 5-foot-7-inchtall white female who weighs 140 lbs. O’Neal has brown eyes and blonde hair.
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On Nov. 1, 2022, around 7:36 p.m., a Hispanic female entered the Walmart at 671 Southpark Boulevard in Colonial Heights. The female suspect entered the jewelry department and broke open a jewelry display. She was able to steal over $1,000 in jewelry and merchandise. After concealing the jewelry, she left the business on foot. The Chesterfield County/ Colonial Heights Crime Solvers program has released photos related to this case. To see them, visit our Facebook page or our website at crimesolvers.net and hit the “Crime of the Week” button. If you can help solve this crime, or have information about any unsolved crime and/or wanted person in Chesterfield County or Colonial Heights, call Crime Solvers at (804) 748-0660 or use the P3-Tips mobile app. We guarantee you will remain anonymous and could receive a cash reward up to $5,000. You can like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @CrimesolversCCH. I am Det. Baldwin with the Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers, and this is your crime of the week.
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If I were a conspiracy theorist, I would connect the dots between President Biden, Hunter Biden, John Kerry, Al Gore, and China. All appear to be focused on solar power and electric cars for a reason. There is a time and place for some use of electric vehicles. As advancements have been and are being made, they may be the answer for the future, but we are not at that point in innovation.
Gore and Kerry have been beating the climate change drum for many years. If you believed their statements, our time is almost up on earth. Interestingly, neither
has given up their private jets nor have they given up their multiple homes. It seems odd to me that if they believe our coastal regions are about to flood, that they would buy ocean front property.
Returning to the other interesting participants in the equation - the Biden family and the Communist Party of China. Let’s look at the facts that we know. We know that Hunter Biden has had ties with the Chinese government that rewarded him greatly. Reports gained from his abandoned computer clearly indicated that Joe Biden was receiving a significant kickback from his son’s wheeling and dealing. (John Kerry’s son was also part of the Chinese enterprise.)
We have a president of the
United States making an allout press for electric vehicles, while at the same time trying to force more of our country’s electrical needs be addressed by solar power. Interestingly, most of the elements needed for the solar panels and batteries are controlled by the Chinese government. He does this in the name of protecting the environment, but the question is how?
Our country has made significant changes since the 1950s. Gone are the smokestacks that spewed clouds of pollutants. Scrubbers have been the law of the land for some time now capturing most elements. While at the same time, we are buying the fuel we need from other parts of the world that have ignored any serious concerns about harming their environment.
Remember that we are one planet, what happens elsewhere will in time affect us. Consider exactly what the Chinese are doing in Indonesia and other third world countries. Their environment and their resident’s well-being are being sacrificed so that some can claim they are saving the planet.
A massive Indonesia industrial complex is managed by a Chinese-Indonesian joint venture. Operations have led to polluted waters. Water temperature has increased as a result of exhaust from the cooling system destroying the traditional fishing industry
Indonesia and Australia are home of the largest nickel reserves. For decades, the country enjoyed a nickel export industry. But Indonesia has stopped exporting raw nickel materials. Instead, it
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has its sights set on a newer industry, batteries.
Indonesia aims to secure its position in the global chain of battery production with help from a powerful partner, China. Chinese companies have partnered with Indonesian companies to export refined nickel products, which are a crucial component of many batteries.
What is happening in Indonesia is part of a global pattern where battery and other rare earth materials
are abundant. According to a report from ‘The Rest of the World’, “Residents in Chile, Argentina, Congo, etc. complain of environmental destruction, and dangerous or exploitative working conditions.” It is crucial to look at the material footprint of the solar and electric vehicle industry against the promised decrease in carbon emissions.
In the southern hemisphere, home of many raw materials for batteries, the rising demand for electric vehicles is threatening to worsen existing injustices in
the extractive industry. Most poorer countries simply do not have the environmental regulations that American and European countries have. The regulations they do have are often ignored. Likewise, advanced countries pride themselves on worker safety standards and child labor regulations. These type things are not an issue in third world countries.
These places withstand the worst of the immediate environmental fallout, yet most benefits from the extraction and manufacturing
is dominated by Chinese businesses.
Therefore, the questions arise. Why are some in our government so focused on something that sounds good while it is doing so much damage? Why are some in our government so focused on industries that enrich the Chinese Communist Party which is our greatest rival in the world?
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ysis of companies they own and the organizations they are lending to. They simply believe performance will get better.
ing many clients.
Leadership of corporations often appear unaccountable and at times outright hostile toward their customers. This certainly has not been priced into shares.
porting Bankman-Fried as he makes the rounds with his “gosh, I am too dumb to know anything was wrong and I sure am sorry” routine. They aren’t focusing on the misappropriation of client funds.
Physical gold and silver will never become worthless. This fact does not make for much of a marketing pitch. But given recent events, this is a much more important feature than it looks at first glance.
Americans, and investors around the world, live in an age of collapsing confidence in institutions. The bubble economy built on zero interest rates by out-of-control central bankers appears to be in danger of implosion.
Companies can fail, and their share prices can go to zero. Bond issuers can default on their debt. This happens rarely in strong economies, but it can happen wholesale when bubbles pop. Today’s markets are largely an exercise in mass psychology. Fundamentals don’t matter too much. What underpins value as much as anything is the belief that the next 20 years in markets will look a lot like the last 20.
Stocks and bonds both took a beating this year. Most investors probably aren’t operating on a thorough anal-
Elon Musk and Matt Taibbi published internal communications demonstrating that Twitter communicated with the FBI and Democrat operatives to censor news about Biden family corruption on the eve of the 2020 presidential election.
It is hard to imagine markets doing well in a nation where so many citizens consider the government and major corporations to be corrupt. As bad as that is, there is another Twitter story which may have worse implications for stock and bond investors.
Elon Musk laid off 75% of Twitter’s staff and fired the senior management. Thus far, the company appears to be operating unimpaired.
In fact, Musk has reported user engagement in the platform is exploding.
Many large public companies are run for the exclusive benefit of senior management and employees, not shareholders. Excessive payrolls and management obsessed with ESG and other “woke” ideology are alienat-
The problem is a breakdown of trust. Even well-run companies are not immune.
If society and markets were functioning properly, Elon Musk’s reforms at Twitter would be rewarded.
Instead, Musk is being punished by virtue-signaling executives at other large companies who are now cutting their advertising buys at Twitter – something they have been doing anyway given the difficult economy.
Officials threatened to ban Twitter in Europe unless Musk agrees to let them dictate which ideas and messages get heard.
How does someone know who to trust with their money these days? Wall Street bankers and money managers aren’t held in particularly high esteem. Many Americans consider them to be part of the problem.
Faith in media, including the financial press, is in steep decline.
FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried was the darling of outlets like CNBC. The establishment press continues sup-
If and when trust totally evaporates, the selling of stocks and bonds may be sudden and indiscriminate.
There will be fewer people with the conviction to step in and buy dips. Widespread bankruptcies and debt defaults appear likely.
Gold, silver, and other tangible assets can’t go bankrupt and always hold value. In a world of perpetual growth and easy money that doesn’t sound too compelling. In the world we are being pulled into, it could be the only thing that matters.
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Clint Siegner is a Director at Money Metals Exchange, a precious metals dealer recently named “Best in the USA” by an independent global ratings group. A graduate of Linfield College in Oregon, Siegner puts his experience in business management along with his passion for personal liberty, limited government, and honest money into the development of Money Metals’ brand and reach. This includes writing extensively on the bullion markets and their intersection with policy and world affairs.
Whether your festivities include immediate family or bring together relatives from around the country, the holidays are about making memories with loved ones. From the first days of the season to the last, many families spend their precious time together with favorite activities and the best foods the holidays have to offer. This year, you can change things up and start new traditions with a fresh ingredient like Envy apples, which provide an easy way to update classics due to their sweet taste and availability. The sweet, sophisticated flavor; uplifting, fresh aroma; delightfully satisfying crunch; beautiful appearance; and
SERVINGS: 8-10
• 6 Envy apples
• 2 tablespoons golden caster sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup, plus 2 tablespoons, water
• 1 tablespoon corn flour
• 1 large plain sponge cake
• 2 cups vanilla bean custard
• 1/2 cup caramel or butterscotch sauce, plus additional for garnish, divided
• 1/2 cup creamfresh apple slices
• fresh strawberry slices
1. Peel, core and dice apples; place in large saucepan. Add caster sugar, cinnamon and 1/2 cup water. Simmer apples 5-8 minutes until tender.
2. Combine corn flour and remaining water. Stir corn flour mixture into apples until apples are syrupy.
3. Cut sponge cake into 2-centimeter diced pieces. Arrange 1/3 of sponge pieces in base of serving
naturally white flesh that doesn’t brown as quickly as other apples all lend themselves to shareable recipes like this Apple Wreath Salad or Roasted Apple Macaroni and Cheese, both perfect for holiday parties.
Because cherished memories are made with sweet ingredients, you can turn cozy movie nights into festive and memorable events year after year by pairing Hallmark Channel’s popular “Countdown to Christmas” holiday movies with delicious desserts like Apple Custard Sponge Trifle and Brown Butter Apple Pie.
Find more memory-making recipes at EnvyApple.com.
bowl. Add half of cinnamon apple pieces, including syrupy juices. Add 1 cup custard and drizzle with 1/4 cup caramel sauce. Repeat with remaining ingredients, finishing with sponge cake; chill.
4. Whip cream and spoon dollops over sponge cake to cover top. Garnish with apple slices, strawberry slices and caramel sauce.
June 14, 1942 - November 15, 2022
Jo-Ann Clark, 80, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. The daughter of the late Alta Pauline Cox; she was also preceded in death by her husband, James “Jim” Dallas Clark. Jo-Ann graduated from Radford University, and went on to work as an elementary school teacher. She was a member of Beulah United Methodist Church, and a loving Nanny to her four grandchildren.
She is survived by her son, Aaron Clark; daughter-in-law, Jhayna Clark; grandchildren, Jaydn Clark, Jhayla Clark, Jhalynn Clark and Joslynn Clark.
The family is being served by the Chester Chapel in of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, December 9, 2022 at Beulah United Methodist Church in Chesterfield, VA. Condolences may be registered at www. jtmorriss.com.
July 7, 1939 - December 5,
Wanda Kuhl Pratt, 83, of Chester, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022. Born in Copen, WV, she was the daughter of the late, Archie Glen Kuhl and Naomi Davis Kuhl. She was also preceded in death by her son, Richard Pratt; and daughter, Cathy Owen.
Wanda was a long-time employee of Estes Express Lines, as an office clerk. She served as the Middle District Christmas Store Coordinator for 20 years. She was a faithful member of Fellowship Baptist Church, where she served as Music Director for 25 years, and as their Missions Director. She also volunteered with the VA Baptist Disaster Group. Wanda is survived by her beloved husband, Kenneth Pratt; grandchildren, Derek Pratt, Dustin Pratt, Madelyne Owen Smith, and Andrew Owen; six great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; son-in-law, John Owen of McKenney; daughter-in-law, Tina Snellings Pratt; sister-in-law, Jeannette Curtis (William); and sister-in-law, Marge Kuhl of Medina, OH; sister-in-law, Vicki Kuhl of Medina, OH; and brother-in-law, Jerry Brooks of North Lima, OH.
June 21, 1958 - December 4, 2022
Kestner was born June 21st, 1958 in Bluefield, West Virginia. From there she moved to Danville, VA, and later to Hopewell VA. She was a graduate of Hopewell High School, class of 1976.
She met Kendel Kestner at a Hess station she was working at in 1978. She always said he melted her heart, and she melted his ice cream. She had many different careers over the years, always exploring new possibilities. She put her whole heart into everything she did and everyone she loved. She loved to cook, sew, garden, take trips, take photographs, and spend time with family and friends. She always stood up for herself and those she loved. She was a force and took no mess from anyone.
Carolyn departed this life December 4th, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Leon Burchett Sr. and Betty Marie Hall Burchett.
May 24, 1936 - December 4, 2022
Richard Grey Kidd, 86, of Stony Creek, VA, passed away on December 4, 2022, after a brief illness. He was born May 24, 1936, to the late Richard Wilson and Sarah Ruby King Kidd. Mr. Kidd was a retired oil distributor and a U.S. Army Veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, George Rose Kidd; granddaughter, Molly Kendall Kidd; sister, Ruby Joyce K. Baird. He is survived by his sons, Richard Kidd, Jr., Jim Kidd (Scott), Christopher Kidd, and John Kidd; a sister, Clara Dell K. Mills; brother, Gene Kidd; seven grandsons; one granddaughter; two great-grandsons. A graveside service will be held at 2pm, on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Blandford Cemetery, in Petersburg VA. The family is being served by the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, December 9, 2022, at the funeral home. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be donated to Fellowship Baptist Church, 2154 Coxendale Rd., Chester, VA 23831. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss. com.
Mrs. Barbara Jones Blakes of South Chesterfield, departed this life on December 7, 2022 at Bon Secours Community Hospice House, Richmond. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www. jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
She is survived by her adoring husband, of 41 years, Kendel Lynn Kestner, of Prince George, VA; her two daughters, Kasey Kestner Towles (Eric) of Glen Burnie, MD, Courtney Kestner, of Prince George, VA; her precious dog, Joey Lynn; two brothers, Rev. R. Leon Burchett Jr. (Donna), of Danville, VA, Randall “Randy” Burchett (Diana), of South Chesterfield, VA; one sister, Linda B. Childress (Ronnie), of Petersburg, VA. Also, Numerous family and friends. She was loved by so many, and she will be deeply missed. A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 9, 2022 at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 8, 2022 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.jtmorriss.com.
August 6, 1959 - December 2, 2022
Nancy was born on August 6, 1959, in Colonial Heights, Virginia, to James Jacobs and Barbara Strader.
After taking four years of nursing school, Nancy chose to switch her career and started employment at E.I Dupont Corporation. Her career with Dupont allowed Nancy to use her creative skills in the capacity of training Dupont employees to develop their careers within the company. She retired after 20 years in 2007, and had the position of Training Supervisor.
She then started her second career helping her husband, Robert Linkonis start a credit services business. She assumed the position of Office Manager and Human Resources Director of CRA Alliant Companies Inc., dba, Credit Restoration Associates. She worked for CRA for over 10 years, and helped oversee CRA grow to a nationwide credit services organization.
Nancy retired from CRA after she was diagnosed with a degenerative form of Multiple Sclerosis.
Nancy was an incredible and beautiful person. She was very strong willed, and tough about everything. When she made her mind up on something, it was going to happen. She was also extremely sensitive about social issues and she loved animals. She is in a much better place right now. August 7, 2024 would have been her and Robert’s 20 year wedding anniversary. Nancy and Robert first started their relationship in 1999, and quickly became best friends. They did many fun things together. 5 cruises, many stays at Virginia Beach, and many visits and stays at nice places.
Nancy is survived by her direct family, husband, Robert Linkonis; mother, Barbara Strader; father, James Jacobs; sister, Doris Holder; brother-in-law, Lynn Holder.
In closing, Nancy will want you all to remember the good times and good memories of her. Let’s celebrate her life by taking time to smell the roses along the way and appreciate each other and celebrate life to the fullest.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Nancy’s memory to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at www.nationalmssociety.org. Condolences may be registered at www. jtmorriss.com.
August 8, 1939 - December 2, 2022
Norma “Hazel” Henshaw, age 83, departed this life unexpectedly on Friday, December 2, 2022, in Layton, Utah. Hazel is preceded in death by her parents, Wallace Owen and Zephyr Millie McLean; her beloved husband, Benjamin Douglas Henshaw; her daughter, Teresa Young; and son-in-law, Danny Young.
June 7, 1942 - December 2, 2022
Edouard “Ed” Leslie Priddy, 80, of Chester, VA, passed away on December 2, 2022. Ed was born on June 7, 1942, in Bremerton, Washington, son of the late Allen and Arlene Priddy. Realizing that his draft number was likely to be selected during the Vietnam Conflict, Ed joined the US Army and had a distinguished career. He retired after 26 years with a Silver Star and two Bronze Stars, and numerous other commendations, at the rank of Sergeant Major. Following his retirement from the Army, Ed continued his civil service by working another 21 years at Defense Supply Center Richmond, as a Supervisor for Aviation Maintenance.
He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Hiltraud “Hilla” Priddy; daughter, Catherine Zautner (Jeff); son, Karl-Michael (Kyla); grandchildren, Michael, Mason, and Reagan; and brother, Charlie (Carol).
Ed had a love for the outdoors, woodworking, and animals. He enjoyed sharing his passion with family and friends, whether it be hunting or fishing. Daily walks along the James River with Hilla and their dog was a common occurrence. Above all of these hobbies, Ed loved to spend time with his family.
Ed will be interred at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia. A short ceremony will be held at 10:00 AM, on December 16, 2022. A small reception will follow immediately at Christ Episcopal Church in Amelia Courthouse.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to either “K9s for Warriors” (www. k9sforwarriors.org) or “Legacy Hospice” (www.legacy-hospice.com).
Hazel is survived by her children, Douglas (Susan) Henshaw, of Dinwiddie, Virginia, Diane (Charles) Gooss, of Layton, Utah, Debbie Galloway, of Petersburg, and Wanda Traylor (Sandra), of Chesterfield Virginia; and siblings, Ulysses McLean, Mary Joan Mann, Marlene Walker, Claudine Rudd, Harold McLean, Linda Dean, and Roger McLean. She also had 26 grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and great-grandchildren. Everyone who knows Hazel, remembers her warm smile and radiating love. She never met a stranger, and touched the lives of everyone she came in contact with. Hazel was a long time member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and loved to sing the hymns. She loved to read and do crossword puzzles. Playing scrabble with her meant a sure defeat for you. Her favorite color was purple, and her surroundings showed that in every way. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at 1 pm, at the Petersburg Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, located at 1800 Johnson Road, Petersburg VA 23805. Interment will be private. Condolences may be registered at www. JTMorriss.com.
Mr. Lonnie R. Rose of Stony Creek, departed this life on December 7, 2022 at his residence.
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November 27, 1930 - December 1, 2022
Estelle Horne
“Nanny” Wilkins, 92, of North Dinwiddie, passed away on December 1, 2022.
Born in Sampson County, NC and raised in Suffolk, VA, she was the daughter of the late Wilson and Mary Horne. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Leamon Wilkins, Sr.; two sons, Timothy Wilkins and Jason Wilkins; and siblings Alvin, Caldwell, Albert, Ashley, Alton, Lizzie Salmon, Akra Adams, Betty Boyette, Alice Jones, and Sally Horne.
She is survived by her sons, Leamon “Bubba” Wilkins, Jr. (Carla Milot), Donald Wilkins, Troy Wilkins (Melissa); daughters Cathy Kidd, Sissy Bailey, and Tracy Harrison; twelve grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Estelle was employed with several small factories in the Petersburg area early in life. However, children were both her passion and her weakness, and so she began a lifelong career of babysitting and became a second mom and Nanny for every child she knew.
She loved Murder She Wrote and The Golden Girls marathons...her favorite was Sophia. She loved to read her Bible and loved to read the newspaper...to anyone who would listen. However, her favorite pastime was being the Kmart greeter with her partner in crime, Lorena Kirkland, as they spent hours there together having coffee. A special thank you to Kindred Hospice caregivers, Karin Blankenship, Laura Daniels, Nikki Hobbs, and a special friend Pam Lauter.
She will be escorted to her final resting place by her grandchildren and great-grandchild: Kenneth Droddy, Jamie Kidd, Todd Wilkins, Jennifer Wilkins, McKensie Wilkins, Alex Wilkins, Dillon Wilkins, and Wayne Droddy.
A visitation will be held at 1 pm on Friday, December 9, 2022 at the J.T. Morriss & Son -Petersburg Chapel, with a funeral service to follow at 2 pm. Interment will follow immediately at Southlawn Memorial Park. Condolences can be registered online at www.jtmorriss.com.
Mrs. Elpie Doulis Gadinis, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at her home in Hopewell, Virginia. She was born in Hopewell, on February 20, 1928, to the late Stavros and Barbara Doulis. Both her parents were charter members of Saint Elpis Greek Orthodox Church, in Hopewell. Elpie was active in and a lifelong member of the same church. She was also a member of the Historic Hopewell Foundation and served as a docent at Weston Manor. Elpie was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Charles Gadinis; and her brothers, Christos and Paul Doulis. She is survived by son, Charles Michael Gadinis and wife, Ellen; son, Stephen George Gadinis; grandchildren, Isabella Marie Gadinis and Michael George Gadinis; as well as two step grandchildren, Adam James (Gena) and Kerrie Rogers (Ryan); and five step great-grandchildren. Elpie’s extended family consisted of niece, Barbara Miles; and nephews, Stephen Doulis, John Doulis, and William Pargeans. The family will receive friends at Saint Elpis Greek Orthodox Church, in Hopewell, from 10 am to 11 am, on Thursday, December 8, 2022. Funeral services will follow immediately at 11 am, at the same location. A traditional Greek meal will be held in the Blue Room, on the church property, after the funeral. A committal service will be conducted at Sunset Memorial Park, in Chester, Virginia, at 2:00 pm. The family is being served by the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Elpis Greek Orthodox Church, 107 Memorial Avenue, Post Office Box 1204, Hopewell, Virginia 23860. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.jtmorriss.com.
Mrs. Irene Eldridge Wilson of New York, departed this life on December 7, 2022 at her residence. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
September 14, 1947 - November 30, 2022
Sandra Ann Hawkins, 75, of North Dinwiddie, VA, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Wilma Bass and James Brown; and was also preceded in death by her three sisters, Trynis Ashby, Alice Brown and Delores Kitchen. Mrs. Hawkins was a member of Oaklawn Baptist Church in Chesterfield, VA. She is survived by her three children, Elizabeth Carolyn Belcher Hawkins and her husband, J.R., Richard E. Belcher, Jr. and his wife, Ardna, and Jackie Raymond Hawkins and his wife, Amy; three grandchildren, Ardna Nicole Desbrow and her husband, Wesley, Amelia Belcher, and Logan Hawkins; one niece, Doris Droddy and her husband, Robert; a nephew, Bubba Ashby; and her long time friend, Diane Hope. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, with the Rev. Wayne Williams officiating. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Cemetery, Petersburg, VA. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
February 26, 1964 - December 6, 2022
A memorial service will be held 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874. com.
Thornton Hurt Elmore, “Billy,” died on November 28, 2022, surrounded by his family and wife of 65 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thornton Hurt, Sr. and Marjorie Hardy Elmore, of Blackstone and McKenney, VA; and brother, Spencer Hardy Elmore. He is survived by his wife, Alice Epes Elmore; sons, Thornton Hurt Elmore III (Donna) and Edward Epes Elmore (Carol); grandsons, Thornton Hurt Elmore IV, and Jason Edward Elmore (Megan); granddaughters, Morgan Tuttle Elmore, and Jessica Elmore McManus (Kaleb); three great-grandsons, Logan Elmore, Everett Elmore, and Kameron McManus; and a beloved cousin, Harriet Hardy Robinson. Born March 8, 1935, Billy was an exceptional athlete throughout his life, lettering in three sports at Blackstone High School, and received scholarship at VMI, lettering in varsity football. He was an avid golfer at Country Club of Petersburg, Princess Anne CC VA Beach, Duck Woods CC OBX, NC, and Heritage Oaks CC Sarasota, FL. He belonged to several fishing clubs and loved pulling his crab pots. His passion for a quail hunt was renowned.
He was educated at Virginia Military Institute and VCU School of Medicine. Billy served the surrounding community with his dentistry, in Waverly, VA, for forty-five years. The dedication to his patients was heartfelt. We will miss his “belly” laugh that exploded the room; his drive for excellence in any undertaking; the way his eyes lit up when his great-grandsons appeared; his affinity for cocktail hour; and the love and devotion that he had for his patients, family, and friends. We are grateful for our time with him and for the difference he made in our lives.
A celebration of life will be held on January 14, 2023, at 1:00 PM, at the Crenshaw United Methodist Church, 200 Church St., Blackstone, VA, with a reception to follow at historic Schwartz Tavern, 111 Tavern St., Blackstone, VA.
In lieu of flowers, please honor Billy with a contribution to VMI Keydet Club, P. O. Box 932, Lexington, VA 24450; Schwartz Tavern Authority, P.O. Box 65, Blackstone, VA 23824; the Chaplains Fund at Williamsburg Landing; or a charity of your choice. The family is being served by the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Condolences may be shared at www.jtmorriss.com and elmorealice311@gmail.com.
February 9, 1936 - December 6, 2022
Charles Edward Thompson, 86, of Prince George passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Born February 9, 1936, he was the son of the late Duward Carr Thompson and Virginia Harrison Thompson Godfrey and was also preceded in death by his son, Steven Dale Thompson.
Charles was a lifetime member of Rosewood Presbyterian Church. After 30 years of dedicated service, he retired from working in the powerhouse at Hercules/Aqualon Group. He enjoyed reading and cherished his time spent at the public libraries within the Tri-Cities. Charles had a wonderful time traveling the country by train. A handyman by nature, Charles enjoyed learning how things worked and fixing things on his own. Most of all, Charles adored his family and extended family and loved spending time with them.
He is survived by his former wife of 35 years, Joyce E. Thompson; loving daughter, Rebecca Thompson Brooks; grandchildren, Charles Matthew Brooks (Annika), Jonathan Adam Brooks (Christina); sister, Charlotte Stanley (John); and other extended family members.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2022 in Wesley United Methodist Church, 3701 Conduit Road, Colonial Heights, VA 23834. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Saturday from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at the church. Inurnment will take place in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Appomattox Regional Library of Hopewell, 209 E. Cawson Street, Hopewell, VA 23860. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
Thomas L. “T.L.” Davis, Jr., 94, of South Chesterfield passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 with his family by his side. Born August 21, 1928, he was the son of the late Julia Brooks and Thomas Lloyd Davis, Sr., and was also preceded in death by his sisters, Madeline Lewis and Vera Eastman; son, James “Jimmy” Davis; sons-in-law, Scrappy Crowder and Les Porter.
In 1959, he opened T.L. Davis Auto Repair, where he served his community until retiring in 1993. He cherished the family farm in Dinwiddie that he purchased in 1976. An avid outdoorsman, T.L. enjoyed spending time hunting and fishing. Most of all, he cherished his time spent with his beloved family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 74 years, Margaret Davis (married January 31, 1948); children, David (Linda), Brenda (dcd. Les), Cindy (dcd. Scrappy), Barry (Bonnie); daughter-in-law, Gail Davis (dcd. Jimmy); 11 grandchildren, Jennifer (Darrell), JW (Tabitha), Jessica (Daniel), Jamie (Michael), Brian (Angela), Jason (Sherri), Kimberly, Jake (Jessica), Courtney (Thor), Jackie (Justin), Daniel (Brandi) Nicole (Mavrick), Savannah; and 25 great-grandchildren, Jade, Savannah, Dylan, Emily, Berkley, Blain, Braydon, Trista, Kaydie, Abigail, Breanna, Makinlee, Julia, Graham, Chase, Paige, Claire, Easton, Cora, Banks, Levi, Bodie, Austin, Carlee, Blakely.
A private family service will be held at his beloved family farm at a later date. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
Lois Geanette Perkinson Crowder, 87, passed away December 6th, 2022. She was born in Matoaca, Virginia on October 30,1935 to parents, Clifton and Ruby Perkinson. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Bernard “Baby Chick” Crowder; son, Bernard “Scrappy” Crowder; sisters, Agnes Orton (Edgar), and identical twin Lola Garnette Savage; and sisters-in-law, Mary Perkinson and Samantha Perkinson. She is survived by her son, Kermit “Knuck” Crowder (Cathy); daughter, Deborah Crowder Franciscus (Marty); daughter-in-law, Cindy Davis Crowder; brothers, Floyd Perkinson and Warren Perkinson; sisters, Ruby Leonard (John) and Helen Cain (Bobby); brother-in-law, Jimmy Savage; six grandchildren, Jamie Patten (Michael), Jason Crowder (Sherri), Brandon Franciscus, Bradley Franciscus (Crystal), Courtney Ewick (Thor), and Catlin Tomlin (Brandon); ten great-grandchildren and one on the way, Savannah, Blain, Braydon, Breanna, Makinlee, Parker, Chase, Banks, Levi, Bodie, and baby girl Tomlin; and numerous nieces and nephews. Special thank you to Melba Mason for her care and friendship with Mama. Geanette was a lifelong member of Matoaca United Methodist Church where she served faithfully. She loved her church family and friends dearly. She grew up in Dinwiddie with her six siblings, working in the fields on their farm growing tobacco and peanuts, a hard worker for sure. After marrying, Geanette continued to work hard raising three children, sewing all their clothes on a pedal Singer sewing machine. Geanette worked at Seward luggage for many years, retiring to care for her grandchildren, taking and picking them up to and from school, doctor appointments, she was there for her grandchildren. Geanette worked until she was 81 years old, a testament to her working ethic and devotion. She retired after 20 plus years at Ettrick Elementary Cafe where all the children called her “Granny”. She loved to feed the children. Many days and weekends were spent on Lake Chesdin in a homemade house boat built by Baby Chick and dancing with Baby Chick when dancing was actually an art. Others were spent at their place on the Chesapeake Bay, fishing and crabbing. Geanette could not even swim but she got in boats anyway. The trips they took to Maine to see her twin sister and spend time together was one of her greatest joys. We could not have asked for a more feisty and funny Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. We will miss her dearly and treasure all her little funny sayings. We will miss you calling us Sugarlump and Doll Baby. You were one of a kind and so loved.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Matoaca United Methodist Church, 6301 River Road, South Chesterfield, Virginia 23803. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Matoaca United Methodist Church in memory of Lois Geanette Crowder. Condolences may be registered at www. ealvinsmall.com.
April 17, 1960 - December 4, 2022
Ronald Wayne Branzelle, Jr., 62, of Louisa passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022. Born April 17, 1960, he was the son of Mary Jayne and the late Ronald Wayne Branzelle. Ronald loved being outdoors, doing yardwork and he also enjoyed riding around town on his scooter. He is survived by his loving mother, Mary Jayne Branzelle; four siblings, Deborah Ann Hutchison (Granville), Howard M. Branzelle, Brian Keith Branzelle (Tammie), Kevin Dale Branzelle (Nikki); six nieces and nephews; and 12 great-nieces and nephews. Inurnment will take place in Sunset Memorial Park at a later date. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
Lowell Dean
Fossum, age 88, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. He was born in Flaxton, North Dakota to Julius C. and Hanna M. (Nelson) Fossum. He married Dixie Lee Taylor on April 10, 1954. He was a wonderful provider to his family, a loving father, and grandfather.
At 18, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served as an ensign electrician’s mate in the Korean Conflict. After graduating from North Dakota State University in 1959 with an electrical engineering degree, he spent most of his career working for the Federal Government at Fort Lee (ALMC) as the Director of the Computer Science Department.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Dixie Lee Taylor; his children, Terri Cooper and her husband, David of North Chesterfield, VA, and Ronnie Fossum and his wife, Stacy (Tanner), of Colonial Heights, VA; grandchildren, Kyle Cooper and Kelly Cooper, Skylar and Brenlynn Tanner; sister-inlaw, Pat Fossum of Moorhead, MN; and numerous nieces and nephews. Dean was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Lee Fossum and Lloyd Fossum; and sister, Ardella (Fossum) Knott.
A service and burial will be held privately at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church, 7757 Chippenham Parkway Richmond, Virginia 23235. Arrangements are being handled by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834.
Mrs. Carrie Hines Lewis departed this life on December 8, 2022 at Johnson Willis Medical Center, Richmond. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
May 14, 1938 - December 6, 2022
Brunhilde Parker (May 14, 1938 –December 6, 2022) passed away in Petersburg, Virginia. Brunhilde was born in ULM, Germany, to Karl and Helene Koblenz. She had six siblings. She was married to Edward R. Parker whom she met while he was stationed in Germany. They were married in March of 1957. Brunhilde and Edward lived the military life for 20 years. She loved going to the beach and sunsets. Brunhilde was preceded in death by her husband, Edward; both of her parents; and four siblings. She is survived by her son, Wolfgang Parker (Brigitte); two grandchildren, Carina Gatlin and husband, Ronald, and Edward W. Parker and wife, Kristie; two great-grandchildren, Madison and Andrew Parker.
Brunhilde was loved by many and remembered by all.
Jack Keith Cox, 81, of Disputanta, passed away on December 4, 2022 at his home surrounded by loved ones.
Jack was born on December 2, 1941
to Minnie Watson Cox and Aubrey R. Cox in Waverly, Va. After Jack graduated from Waverly High School in 1960, he went on to Ferrum Junior college and then on to study biology and chemistry at Lynchburg College. Jack was an accomplished collegiate baseball player.
After graduating with a degree in Biology, Jack started his first job at Stoney Creek High. He went on to become Principal at Waverly High School, Principal at Jarrett Elementary, a teacher and coach at Hopewell High School, and finally a teacher and coach at Prince George High school where he taught chemistry and coached softball. In 1958, Jack met Emily Kegley and they married in May 1965. Jack and Emily went on to have two children, Keith and Laura. In 1997, Jack retired and spent his time hunting, golfing, and watching the stock market.
Robert “Bob” Wayne Harner, Jr., 67, of Hopewell, Virginia, died peacefully at home on Saturday, December 3, 2022.
Born on April 28, 1955, in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Robert Wayne Harner, Sr. and Mildred Dixon Harner. He is also preceded in death by his son, Phillip Wayne Harner, and his sister, Barbara Harner Wotring.
Robert dedicated 32 years to Government service. Six of those years he served in the United States Army, and after 26 years he retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons. He loved his family and all of his pets. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending his time tinkering and fixing things. Bob also loved to cook, watch movies, watching football, especially the Dallas Cowboys, shooting firearms, and traveling in his RV and adventuring.
September 22, 1964 - December 2, 2022
Cindy W. Ketcham, 58, of Prince George, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Wonder City Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was the daughter of Lois W. Pauly (Michael L. Pauly) of Prince George, and was preceded in death by her father, Rupert T. White Jr. and her husband, Dean F. Ketcham. Cindy was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and provided over 20 years of dedicated service as a CNA to Colonial Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She is survived by her two sons, Dean and Dwayne Ketcham; sister, Donna M. Ross; and brother, Charles T. White (Kelly). A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Sunset Memorial Park, 2901 West Hundred Road, Chester, Virginia 23831.
Jack was preceded in death by his daughter, Laura Cox Davis (Chris), his brother Aubrey Cox Jr, and sister Margaret Cox Lewis. He is survived by his wife, Emily, son, Keith (Amy), grandchildren Blake (Samantha), Emma, Anna, Ashley (Jason), Steven, and five great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 –8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 9, 2022 at the Crater Road Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 3935 S. Crater Rd, Petersburg, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society, American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
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He is survived by his loving wife, Amanda (Ruzica) Harner; sons, Christian and wife, Michelle, and Ivan and wife, Sarah; grandchildren, Maclay Cerny, Raelyn Harner, and Everlee Harner; sister, Margaret Harner Agens and husband, Ken; and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 9, 2022, at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. Interment will be private. The family would like to thank Bon Secours Hospice for their care and professionalism and provide a special thanks to Mary Taylor and Denise Pierce for aiding in his care during his final days at home and being there for the duration of his illness.
Ms. Barbra Clary of North Dinwiddie, departed this life on November 21, 2022 at Colonial Heights Healthcare Center, Colonial Heights. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
June 12, 1942 - December 2, 2022
On Friday, December 2, 2022, Patsy Ann Sadler Moore, 80, peacefully passed in her sleep into the presence of Jesus. Patsy was born at home in Colonial Heights, VA to Bernard and Minervia Sadler in 1942. She is preceded in death by her beloved Donald Earl Moore, her parents, her brothers, Bernard Sadler Jr., Jimmy Sadler, Gerald Sadler (Jewel) and Buck Sadler (Duckie) and her sisters, Kathleen Puckett (Aubrey), Rena Burton (Stuart), Joyce Hutchinson and Zelda Johnson. She is survived by their daughter, Valarie Moore Squerciati (John); granddaughters, Paula and Gabriela; her sister, Nancy Church; her sister-in-law, Dianne Moore; her brothers-in-law, Michael Hutchinson and Frank Johnson, as well as more than 50 nieces and nephews, her lifelong friends, co-workers, neighbors and camping buddies.
Donald and Patsy met in 1957 at Woodlawn Baptist Church in Colonial Heights when Patsy was 15 years old. They dated and eventually eloped to Dillon, SC in 1961 and honeymooned in Myrtle Beach.
Patsy graduated from Thomas Dale High School in 1960. After high school, she worked at VEPCO (now Dominion Energy) as a clerk typist. She retired from the power company and after many years as a homemaker, went back to work as the jewelry manager at Walmart in Colonial Heights.
Donald and Patsy spent their lives surrounded by their extensive family often. Many weekends saw the entire family gathered for a cookout, volleyball and a card game of setback. On any given Wednesday night for many years, they could be found at The Optimist Club ... Donald working and Patsy playing BINGO! Her love of Bingo never stopped. Later in life, they loved traveling together in their motor home especially to Chesapeake, VA where Patsy loved going to the pool, playing card and board games, and laughing with dear friends. They also spent many summer vacations camping in Myrtle Beach, SC where Patsy enjoyed every moment she could on the beach.
Patsy adored her two granddaughters and was excited to live near them in the Herndon, VA area the last three years of her life. Whether she was known as Mom, Grandma Patty, Aunt Pattycake, Mama Moore, or Patsy, she will be remembered as a lovely, sacrificial lady who truly “spent” her life caring for everyone around her.
Celebration of Life Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, December 12, 2022 at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. Entombment will follow in the mausoleum at Sunset Memorial Park, 2901 W. Hundred Road, Chester, Virginia 23831. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. A reception will directly follow at the Colonial Heights Optimist Club, 916 Meridian Avenue Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834.
May 5, 1933 - November 30, 2022
Leroy Williams, Jr., 89 years old, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. He was cared for by his loved ones and Chester Intrepid Hospice. He was a member of The Celebration Center in Chesterfield, VA and loved Pastor Danny Ray and Sharon Meads. He retired from Southern States after 42 years of service as an Office Manager at their Grain Mill on Hull Street - Manchester location. After he retired from Southern States, he enjoyed working at Food Lion for several years as a bagger. Leroy was an amazing southern style cook! He loved cooking for his family. He also loved lemon cake, dark chocolate candy, butterbeans, and Hanover tomatoes. He enjoyed reading the Bible and watching old religious movies too. Ben Hur was his favorite! He also loved watching old westerns, Joel Osteen, football games, and John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever and Michael. His favorite pastimes were playing cards, gardening, listening to good music and dancing (especially the Twist), saltwater fishing, walking on the beach, visiting Adams Acres Farm and the Bellwood Flea Market, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Flossie Williams, his father Leroy Williams, Sr., his mother Louise Williams, and his sister, Naomi Brents. Leroy is survived by his wife Edna Williams of 60 years, his sister Muriel Bennett, and his brother Paul Williams. He has 5 children: Jennifer Corrigan (and Jack Custalow), Mike Williams (and Tootie), Karen Loehr (and Frank), Brenda Arnold (and Albert), and Deborah Persinger (and Steve.) He has 13 grandchildren: Kelsey and Lyndsay Corrigan; Kala Martin (and Nathan), Katie, Karlee, and Michael Williams; Josh Thomas (and Amanda), Sarah Perutelli (and Tony), and Jessica Loehr; Chris Arnold and Kristal Zink (and Mike); Aaron Persinger (and Lisa) and Amanda Childs (and Alan.) He also has 16 great grandchildren. He was dearly loved by his family and will be greatly missed! We look forward to seeing him again one day in Heaven! In Lieu of Flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Colonial Heights Food Pantry https://www.chfoodpantry.org to assist with the local Meals on Wheels Program and Crater Community Hospice https://cratercommunityhospice.org to assist those in need of local Hospice services. The family will receive friends from 2:00 - 4:00 pm on Friday, December 30, 2022 at The Celebration Center 879 Research Road North Chesterfield, VA 23236 with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at 4:00 p.m. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 2033 Boulevard Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
May 13, 2014 - December 2, 2022
Leeland Antonio Hope Finchum, 8, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2022. He was born May 13, 2014 and was diagnosed with Leukemia A L.L. on February 14, 2020. Leeland was in remission for 2 ½ years but contracted a bacteria that was too strong to fight. He attended Midway Elementary School in Dinwiddie. Leeland is survived by his parents, Traci Hope and Aaron Finchum; God parents, Angela and Wilson Rivera; brother, Brian Hope; grandparents, Elizabeth Hope, Collen Finchum, Dave DeBoer, and Ardna and Richard Belcher; aunts and uncles, Shawnda Hope, Lisa Nieves, Bobby and Beverly Vaughan, Gene Finchum, Melisa “Carey”, and Joe Small; numerous other aunts, uncles, and cousins; special friends, Dr. Frances Austin, and Tiffany and Crystal Hope. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 13, 2022 in the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834 with the Reverend Wayne Williams officiating. Interment will follow in Southlawn Memorial Park, S. Prince George, Virginia. The family will receive friends Tuesday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family ask that you donate to one of these childhood cancer organizations in Leelands memory to ASK https://give. cancercouncil.com.au/donate. Connors Heroes https://www.connorsheroes.org/, or Ronald McDonald House www.rmhc.org . Condolences may be registered at www. ealvinsmall.com.
April 13, 1935 - December 8, 2022
Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Saturday, December 17, 2022, at the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, Elder Latasha Monroe, eulogist. The interment to follow at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911,
Thurmon C. Satterfield, Colonel (Ret.) U.S. Army, October 22, 1921 - December 2, 2022
Thurmon C. Satterfield, Colonel (Ret.) U.S. Army, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the age of 101. He was predeceased by his wife of seventy-four years, Mary Freeman Satterfield and his granddaughter, Lesann Rene. He is survived by his five daughters: Mary R. Huber (Russ), Barbara L. Herrmann, Leslie A Cundiff (Ernie), Kathryn L. Alter, and Elizabeth J. Gillie (Dru); his eleven grandchildren Christopher and Michael (Huber), Shaun and Patrick (Herrmann), Joshua, John and Sarah (Cundiff), Aliese, Emma, Hannah and Jacob (Alter) and his thirteen great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother David (Betty) and many nieces and nephews. His Army service of 31 years included all ranks from Private to Master Sergeant and Chief Warrant Officer. He received a direct commission during the war (WWII) in the Philippines to 2nd Lieutenant and retired as Colonel. He was a graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Ft. Leavenworth, KS. His military awards include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign medal with five Battle Stars, and the United Nations Service Medal for service in Korea. He was a parishioner at St Ann Catholic Church and a charter member and Past Grand Knight of the St Ann Council Knights of Columbus. He was also active in the Community: Past President of the Southside Sheltered Workshop, Colonial Heights Civitan Club and St. Ann Church Parish Council. He was a retired Real Estate Broker and Past President of Southside Board of Realtors. With a philosophty of “As long as you keep moving, you keep moving”, Thurmon Satterfield lived independently in his home, and managed his affairs with the support of his daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren, fulfilling his wish to remain in his home until after his 101 birthday. A graveside service with full military honors will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Southlawn Memorial Park 1911 Birdsong Road S. Prince George, Virginia 23805. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Our Daily Bread, St Ann’s Food Pantry, 17111 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Chesterfield, VA 23834, a charity that was near and dear to both Mother and Dad. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 2033 Boulevard Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
Levy Rochell McGee Jr., 91, of Colonial Heights, passed away December 2, 2022. He was born in Petersburg, Virginia on April 10, 1931 to the late Levy and Elva McGee and was also preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Brownlee McGee; son, David Wayne McGee. Mr. McGee served his country in the United States Coast Guard and was a retired shift foreman for Firestone. He is survived by his daughter, Donna McGee Crumpler (Bobby); grandson, Justin Crumpler (Diana); granddaughter, Laura Crumpler Bright (Derek); great-grandchildren, Ayla Crumpler, Samuel Crumpler, Aria Crumpler, and Oliver Crumpler; brother, James McGee (Barbara); sisters, Barbara Toombs and Frances Watson; and nephews, Rick Toombs (Jennifer), Michael McGee (Shelley), and Jason McGee. The family would like to extend a special thank you to At Home Care Hospice and Dunlop House Staff. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org/donate). Online condolences may be registered at www. ealvinsmall.com.
On December 3, 2022, our songbird, Leslie Lynette Henry-Johnson entered into eternal rest at Bon Secours Colonial Heights Emergency Care, Colonial Heights, VA and gained her heavenly wings. She was born on December 15, 1981. She was preceded in death by her husband, Neil Johnson; father, George Henry and her grandparents, Quinton and Rachel Edwards. Leslie graduated from Matoaca High School, Class of 2000. She was a member of the track team. Leslie also attended Virginia State University, where she was a member of the concert choir. Leslie loved spending time with family and decorating. She also loved to sing! At the age of 3, Leslie debuted her singing ability by singing, “The Greatest Love of All.” Leslie went on to open for the Whispers during a Black History event hosted by Virginia State University. Leslie tried out for the American Idol and she sang at the Apollo Theater in New York.
She dedicated her life to Christ at an early age. She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, where she served on the youth usher board. Leslie also was a member of the youth choir, God’s Children and The Inspirations.
Leslie leaves to cherish her memory: a loving son, O’Ryan; step-daughter, Jaela Cole; mother, Jocelyn Henry (Paul Means); brother, Bernard Henry (Rosalyn) sisters, Christine and Latesha Washington; mother-in-law, Lorraine Johnson; father-in-law, Rodney Roney; aunts, Rachael Fisher, Margie Terrell, Barbara King; Francine Cole (Michael), Tracey Johnson (Reginald Brown), and Joan Jones (Steve); uncles, Larry Edwards (Linda) and Carlton Edwards (Jackie) (Leslie biological father; her best friend, Nicky Diggs (whom she met at the age of 13. Nicky remember Leslie loved you so very much and the both of you will laugh again); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and very special friends too numerous to name. Services will be held 2:00 P.M., Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 418 Halifax Street, Petersburg, VA., the Rev. Dr. Robert A. Diggs, Sr., Pastor, eulogist.
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December 3, 2022
Mr. Micah R. T. Young departed this life on December 3, 2022 at VCU/MCV Medical Center, Richmond. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
January 8, 1986 - December 2, 2022
Services will be held 2:00 P.M., Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 418 Halifax Street, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Dr. Robert A. Diggs, Sr., Pastor. In lieu of floral arrangements, the family ask that monetary donations be made to J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. to help the children with funeral arrangements and other expenses.
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November 20, 1950 - December 2, 2022
On Friday, December 3, 2022, Larry L. Brown gained his wings and went home to his Heavenly Father. Larry was born on November 20, 1950 in Petersburg, Virginia to the late Walter F. Brown, Sr. and Alice H. Brown.
Larry was educated in the Public School System in Petersburg, Virginia. He received his GED while serving in the U.S. Army and also attended John Tyler Community College. Larry loved the Most High God and loved his Gospel along with other genres of music. He was an avid chess player, loved to play tennis and also enjoyed football and basketball.
Larry worked at Bellwood and also Allied Chemical for a number of years. Larry was also the life of any party and had so much wisdom, love and joy in his heart. He definitely was a people person because he was loved by so many. He also loved to go to the VA Hospital and socialize with other Veterans. I can imagine the stories that they told each other.
Larry leaves behind one son, Roland Palm; two grandchildren, Alesha and Diamon; the love of his life, Diane Roney; his brother, Walter Brown, Jr.; sister, Anne Brown; two nieces, Erika Brown and Dr. Almishia Brown; nephew, Sean Brown; and a host of wonderful cousins and friends who deeply loved him.
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November 29, 2022 - December 2, 2022
Infants Kamani R. & Kaieir J. Jones departed this life on December 2, 2022 at VCU/MCV Medical Center, Richmond.
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December 15, 1954 - December 1,
Mrs. Joyce Butts Harris, 67, of 14009 Pole Run Road, Disputanta, VA entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at her residence. She was born on December 15, 1954 to the late Martha and Percy Butts.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Emile and James Butts; and two sisters, Shirley Rawlings and Bettie Butts Saunders.
Joyce graduated from Prince George High School. She was baptized at Lebanon Baptist Church, Prince George, VA. She was employed as a CNA with Hopewell Convalescent Center and Battlefield Park Convalescent Center for many years.
Joyce leaves to cherish her memories: her devoted husband, Edward Harris; children, Jerrod Wooden (Kim) of Spring Grove, VA, Altamese Wooden of Prince George, VA, Dietrea Wooden of Richmond, VA, Tyree Harris of Hopewell, VA, and Travis Harris of Prince George, VA; six grandchildren; one great grandchild; two sisters, Barbara Shaw (Charles) and Martha Wurah (Frank); one brother, Ray Butts; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
The family extends special thanks to the Staff of HCC for taking great care of our beloved mother.
Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Friday, December 9, 2022, at the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Dr. Robert L. Elliott, Jr., eulogist. The interment to follow at the Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery.
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Our hearts were saddened with the sudden passing of our loved one, Thaddeus V. Jones who departed this life on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at his residence. He was born to the late Ann Celestine Jones and Waverly Richardson on December 29, 1970, in Hopewell, VA.
Along with his parents, Thaddeus was preceded in death by his grandmother, Eva Rollins; grandfather, Calvin Jones, Sr.; and his uncle, Calvin Jones, Jr. Thaddeus is survived by his wife, Semique Waller Jones; five children, Jocelyn, Donté, Iyanna, Javon Sr. and Semiyah; two grandchildren, Kailani Jones and Javon Jones, Jr.; beloved grandmother, Annie Jones; three sisters, Tammy T. Johnson, Malaka Spriggs and Letitia Jones (devoted); three brothers, Adrain Richardson, Jamel Jones and Stephon Jones; niece, Jaela Jones; two nephews, Tyrone Jones and Jeremiah Williams; beloved cousin, Turketta Jones; long-time friend, Kool Hicks; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and numerous friends. There are special people in our hearts who never leave us even after they are GONE! Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Dr. Tyrone Jackson, Jr., eulogist. The interment to follow at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
May 18, 2005 - November 30, 2022
With saddened hearts, we announce Devin Thomas Jones, 17, of Dinwiddie County, Virginia has sadly departed us on November 30, 2022 from gun violence. Devin should be continuing his studies as an Honor Roll Senior at Dinwiddie High School Class 2023. Devin’s plans were to continue his education by attending community college studying to obtain a trade. Devin hobbies were musical production (making beats), video games and a bright and shining mechanic. Devin’s unexpected passing shorted the longevity of his passions and talents.
Devin was preceded in death by grandfather Curtiss L Owen, great grandparents, Sam and Nanny Sharpe, Deacon George E. Jones, Reggie Jennings and Uncle Bruce “BJ” Jones.
Devin is survived by his loving and devoted parents Darek and Denise Jones, his sister and best friend Deziray Olivia Jones. Devin upheld his brotherly duties to his baby brothers, Demari Curtis - Lamar Jones “Mari” and Donovan Edward Jones “Peanut”; grandparents, Melissa L Jones and Bruce Jones both of Petersburg VA, Destiny Jennings, Mark and Shirlene Wilson of Dinwiddie County VA; great grandparents, Curtiss A and Shirley Owen of Sutherland VA and Mary R. Bennett of Petersburg VA; uncles George “ Junnie” Jones (Annette),Charles Jones (Oleathia), Terry Jones, Larry Jones, Veron Jefferson (Shirl), Vincent Jefferson and Larry Sharpe; great aunts, Rhonda Jones-Lambert (Wesley), Retha Bradshaw (Steve) and Marion Jones, and Debbie Long (Eddie) and a host of cousins and friends among those are Chase Vance, Kyle Martin, Brice McNew, Hanna Anello, Darren Lukowsky and Special friend
As our time here is divinely calculated, our only wish as the family is that Devin were
Love and Remembrance service will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, December 10, 2022 at the Petersburg Chapel of Bland Funeral Home, 137 Harrison St., Petersburg, VA. Bishop
The funeral arrangements for Mr. Devin T. Jones have been entrusted to the caring professionals of Bland Funeral Homes, 137 Harrison St, Petersburg, VA, 23803 (804)
Karen Sabrina Hardy-Newby “Brina”, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday evening, December 2, 2022, at her home in Hampton, Virginia. Sabrina was born April 26, 1956 to Joel M. Hardy Jr. and the late Joan E. Hardy in Surry, Virginia. Sabrina accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and joined Mt. Nebo Baptist Church in Surry, Virginia. She became a member of The United House of Prayer for All People under the leadership of Apostle S. Guy as an Original McCollough Specials where her membership remained until her passing.
Sabrina began her education in Surry County Public Schools. However, she decided that she wanted to go to a high school in a city, so she attended Denbigh High school in Newport News, Virginia, where she graduated in 1973.
After graduating from high school, Sabrina attended Virginia State College (University). Later, she decided to become a part of the family business, so, she transferred to John Tyler Community College where she graduated in 1986 with her brother Bradford in Mortuary Science. Sabrina completed her internship with Bland Funeral Home and continued working with them for a few years. Shortly after returning home, Sabrina work experiences included working at Norfolk State College (University) Housing Department and Surry Village Apartments.
Sabrina decided to return to the funeral business and began working with Cooke Brothers Funeral Home in Newport News, Virginia. When her mother’s health began to fail, she decided to step in and help out the family business known as Poole’s Funeral Home. This business is the oldest black business in Surry County that was established in 1890. Sabrina became the 4th generation to operate the business and served the areas of Surry, Smithfield, Hampton Roads, Tidewater, Southside Virginia, and Northern Virginia. The four generations include Merrit Bains Poole (great-grandfather), Artis Poole (grandmother), Joan Hardy (mother), and Sabrina Hardy Newby. Sabrina was a member of the Virginia Mortician Association and was recognized in July 2022 receiving the “Distinguished Service Award” from Peninsula Funeral Directors Association. She has received numerous awards and recognition. While she was in the hospital the last week of November, she learned that she would be honored on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Rev. James Harrison and Main Street Baptist Church wanted to thank her for being one of two funeral homes that served many families during COVID-19 in the Surry and Smithfield areas. This event happened one day after she passed, so her family accepted the award in her honor.
Sabrina loved music and enjoyed singing. She participated in the Rodger Holloman and Surry Community Chorus, Horace Blowe & Company, and the Rev. James Cleveland Gospel Music Workshop Choir Tidewater Chapter. Sabrina would wake up early, call a friend, and say, “I have a family to see today and a lot of business to take care of today.” “Do you want to ride?” If no friend was available, her loving husband would be her riding buddy. Sabrina was known as “The Traveling Funeral Director with A Smile!”
Her smile and soft-spoken tone was a special touch when it came to dealing with grieving families. Sabrina would take a death call, offer her condolences, sometimes cry, and then call her sister Jackie to tell her who passed. Sabrina would immediately switch to business mode and start making funeral arrangements to ensure the family got the best service. If the family didn’t have something, Sabrina would say, “Don’t worry everything is going to be alright.”
She was a caring, lovable, and classy woman that enjoyed talking, shopping, traveling, and most of all dining out. She enjoyed finding and sharing new restaurants with other people. She loved family and often would say, “Ain’t nothing like Family” and she always ended her conversation with “Love You”.
Sabrina’s love for people was known everywhere, and she never met a stranger. Whenever someone needed assistance with anything Sabrina would say, “Wait a minute, let me make a phone call”.
Sabrina was preceded in death by her mother Joan and her brother, Stafford. To cherish her memories: her loving husband, Morris Newby of Hampton, Virginia; her father, Joel Hardy, Jr. of Surry, Virginia; god mother, Sara Jean Walden of Holland, Virginia; step-daughter, Christal Newby of Newport News, Virginia; three children, that she called her own, Stacey Jones of Petersburg, Virginia, Deontae Jefferson of Newport News, Virginia, and Craig Evans, Newport News, Virginia; two sisters, Jacqueline Hardy-Ricks of Surry, Virginia, and Makeeta Keys (Jeremy) of Prosper, Texas; one brother, Bradford Hardy of Surry, Virginia; three sisters-in-law, Jenette Askia of Bowie, Maryland, Denise Tynes (Adrian) of Smithfield, Virginia, and Sandra Lundy of Newport News; two brothers-in- law, Lee Newby (Betty) of Surry, Virginia, and Douglas Newby (Beverly) of Smithfield, Virginia; three aunts, Gladys Hardy of Smithfield, Virginia, Eloise Hardy of Brooklyn, New York, and Shirley Hardy of Surry, Virginia; special uncle, Earnest Poole (Florine) of Surry, Virginia; two step-grandchildren Aleisha and Christopher; two nieces, Kiana Hardy (Marcus) and Kennedy Keys; three nephews, Rashad Jones, Jovon Ricks (Mariah) and Jaxon Keys; great nieces and nephews Kyla, Kamdon, Graisyn and Maverick, god-children, Jordan Hardy, Jamie Borden and Kenyze Leggon; god sisters, Shonda Poole and Alesha Bailey; god brother Xavier Bailey; a loving caregiver and assistant Marlenia Pulley, and numerous cousins, other relatives and friends.
Sabrina’s death has caught all of us by surprise, but God was not surprised and welcomed her home to take her rest.
A viewing will be held 4:00 PM, Friday, December 9, 2022 followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 7:00 P.M. at the United House of Prayer for All People, 1811 Ivy Avenue, Newport News, Virginia, Apostle Joseph Barksdale, officiating. A viewing will be held 12:00 Noon, Sunday, December 11, 2022 followed by a Homegoing Celebration at 1:00 P. M. at the Mount Nebo Baptist Church, 5738 Colonial Trail E., Surry, Virginia, the Rev. Dr. Daniel L. Baltimore, Pastor, officiating. The interment will be held 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk, Virginia.
All correspondence and forms of sympathy are asked to be forwarded to the Poole’s Funeral Home, Surry, Virginia. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online on our J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook Page and the Poole’s Funeral Home, 8721 Colonial Trail East, Smithfield, Virginia 23439 (757) 357-4742.
June 10, 1946 - November 30,
William Henry Taylor, Sr., also known as “Bill”, “White Shoes”, and “Deacon” of Prince George, Virginia was born in Dinwiddie, Virginia to the late Daniel Jones and Dorothy Mae Taylor on June 10, 1946. William transitioned to his new assignment in Glory on November 30, 2022. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Calvert Taylor; sister, Joyce Taylor; and his grandson, Stephon L. Stanley. William was employed by the Prince George County School System for 23 years until his retirement. He was also an employee of Richardson Cab Company, Brown & Williamson Tobacco, Inc., and various other companies.
William was a disciple of the Oak Grove Baptist Church, Dinwiddie, VA where he remained an active and faithful servant until his passing. He served as a Deacon, choir member, and Trustee.
William is survived by his wife of 32 years, Brenda Gallop Taylor; children, Pamela Taylor Stanley, William H. Taylor, Jr., Alysia Marguerite Taylor, and Jessica Antionette Taylor; siblings, Hebert Lee Taylor, Doris Taylor, Larry “Earl” Taylor, Sarah Belinda Taylor, and Phyllis Marie Taylor; grandchildren, Jevon T. Taylor, Ty’Undra Q. Stanley, Tevon M. Stith, Jayla T. Stith, and Isaiah M. Taylor; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends who loved him.
He will be truly missed.
Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Oak Grove Baptist Church, 7419 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. John F. Phillips, M.Div., Pastor and eulogist. The interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.
J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online on our J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook Page.
William Harrison Briggs was born September 10, 1943 and transitioned from this life to his heavenly home on Tuesday, November 29, 2022.
Born and raised in Chester, VA, William was affectionately known as “Punky”, “Billy” and “Bill”. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Bethesda Baptist Church, South Chesterfield, VA, where he was very active within the ministry and for a period of time served as the Treasurer of Finance.
Bill was the third of nine children born to Rachel Thomas Briggs and Eugene Waverly Briggs, Sr. of Chester, VA. He was preceded in death by his father, his mother, his oldest brother, Eugene Waverly Briggs, Jr., his oldest sister Martha Ann Connally (Edward), his brother, Carroll Anthony Briggs and his youngest brother, Warren Crispy Briggs. Bill attended Bermuda Elementary School and graduated from Carver High School, where he was a proud Wolverine, Class of 1961 and a member of the baseball and basketball teams. After high school, Bill entered Smith Madden Business School where he completed a two-year certification program. Bill relocated to New York in 1963 where he furthered his education at Borough of Manhattan Community College and earned his degree in accounting. A foodie, Bill also attended Culinary Institute of America. While in New York, he met and married Nora Patricia Johnson and from this union Derek Anthony Briggs was born—his one and only, and adored son. Bill’s older siblings were cornerstones for him. Martha (Ann), his support system and confidant and Eugene (Bug) his, bosom buddy and business partner.
Bill was an avid fan of the New York Knicks, Giants and Yankees. He was a committed marathon runner, loved to cook, entertain, travel and was a sharp sophisticated dresser.
Bill spent over 40 years in the furniture business and was employed by North Carolina Furniture, Royal Furniture, and Apartment Living Furniture. He was the truly the “goto guy,” and frequently call upon by the business owner as trusted advisor. Over the years he held roles in accounting, sales, and general management. Bill also co-owned a family business named after his mother, Rachel’s Janitorial Service.
Bill spent a great deal of his life traveling between Brooklyn, New York, and the Poconos, Pennsylvania, where he and Evelyn built a life with each other, and left an indelible impression on people and the community.
Bill is survived by his beloved life partner, Evelyn Carter; his loving son, Derek Anthony Briggs (Yolanda); two grandchildren, Crishelle Cobham and Ricky Flowers; and great grandson, Ricky Flowers, Jr.; a goddaughter, Deirdre Marshall; devoted siblings, his sisters, Shirl Briggs Isley (the late Daniel), Jacquelyn A. Briggs, Gwenette B. Jones (Leonard) and brother, Elder Ronald L. Briggs; loving and steadfast aunt, Mary Redd Nelson (Clarence); uncle, Paul Redd (Mary); sisters-in-law, Vanessa Briggs (the late Carroll) and Lula Briggs (the late Eugene); endeared family members and friends, Jackie Dawson, Harrison Miller, Joseph Papaleo, Izzy Rodriguez, Earl Fisher, Burrell Fisher, Yvonne Briggs, Patricia Briggs; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and others with whom he shared life.
Services will be held 9:00 A.M., Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Bethesda Baptist Church, 15800 Woods Edge Road, Colonial Heights, VA, the Juanita A. W. Harrison, Pastor, officiating, and Rev. Roscoe Jones, eulogist. The interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park.
J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online on our J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook Page.
December 24, 1928 - November 29, 2022
Evanna Coardes was born on December 24, 1928 in MacBeth, South Carolina, the oldest daughter of the late Moses and Millie Lawyer. However, she was raised by her stepmother, Geneva Lawyer. Evanna fell asleep in death on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at her resident at the age of 93.
Evanna at an early age moved to New York to better her life and later married her late husband, Robert Coardes on August 12,1947. From this union came four children. She had great joy in sewing for herself and her children as a seamstress over the years, including making all three of the girls wedding dresses. But her greatest joy came when she dedicated her life to Jehovah God. She gained many friends through her relationship with Jehovah.
On March15,1958, she symbolized her dedication by water baptism in Brooklyn, New York to serve Jehovah forever. In 1989, she strengthened that dedication by becoming a full-time minister talking to people about the Bible’s message, which included conducting Bible studies to help people to come to know and love Jehovah God.
Evanna enjoyed traveling with family and friends to international conventions to places such as Japan, Russia, Australia, Switzerland, New Zealand, and Durban, South Africa. After Evanna suffered a stroke in February, 2018 her health began to decline. Nevertheless, she was always determined to push forward despite her pain and suffering. She was a woman of strength. Her life proved to be an excellent example to all as a loving caring person. For over 60 years she lived a life of dedicated faithful service to Jehovah. We look forward to seeing her joy as she explores God’s new world.
Evanna was preceded in death by her parents, Moses and Millie Lawyer; stepmother, Geneva Lawyer; her husband, Robert Coardes, to whom she was married for 41 years; her brothers, Aaron Lawyer, Leeroy Lawyer & Solomon Lawyer; her sister, Anna Bell Bryant; her sons-in-law, Glenn Saunders and William Jackson, Jr.
Evanna is survived by her four children, who will miss her dearly, Ancenet Saunders of North Carolina; Roberta Haynes (Charles) of New York; Williemae Jackson of Virginia; Fard M. Fardan aka Robert Coardes, Jr. (Sahar) of Cairo, Egypt. She is also survived by her sister, Laura Dixon (Craig); her brothers, Leemon Lawyer (Rose); Joe Lawyer (Bernice); Isaiah Lawyer (Gwendolyn); Samuel Lawyer (Barshella); her cousin, Laverne Jordan (Ralph) all of South Carolina; and brother-in-law, Calvin Bryant, Sr. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Evanna will be truly missed and remembered for her love for Jehovah, her children, family and friends.
At the request of the family there will be no public viewing of Mrs. Coardes.
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