Obituaries
Morris L. Jones, Jr.
Apr 5, 2025
In loving memory of a remarkable man, we gather to celebrate the life of a devoted family man, a passionate car enthusiast, and a talented artist. Morris found joy in the simple pleasures of life, whether it was cleaning his beloved truck or drawing his world. You wouldn't catch him off that bike either. Sitting outside in the yard playing...
Arthur L. Tyler, III
Mar 29, 2025
Arthur Lewis Tyler, III was born on January 25, 1954 to the late Arthur Lewis Tyler, Jr. and Mary Lucille Jordan Tyler; the youngest son of eight children. On Saturday, March 29, 2025, while at Belmont Bay Rehab and Healthcare Center in Woodbridge, Virginia, Arthur slipped peacefully into eternal rest.
Due to his disability, Arthur only attended public school for a...
Thomas D. Lewis
Mar 12, 2025
Thomas D. Lewis the second son of seven children was born in Washington, DC on October 10, 1949, to the late Francis O. and Susan J. Lewis. He departed this life on March 12, 2025 at the Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, MD. Tommy grew up in Washington, DC and was educated in the DC Public School System. He was...
Clarence P. Jackson
Feb 21, 2025
On February 21, 2025, Clarence Preston Jackson, “Bunny Honey,” quietly entered eternal rest with his Heavenly Father. He was born on July 24, 1926 to the late Charlie Jackson and Rosie B. (Johnson) Jackson of Dahlgren, VA. He attended the Edgehill Training School in King George County, VA. On August 2, 1947, he was united in marriage to the late...
Dorothy E. Johnson
Feb 8, 2025
Dorothy “Dottie” (Bland) Johnson, age 83, of King George, VA, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, in King George, VA. She was born on August 10, 1941, in Fredericksburg, VA, to the late James and Clara Bland, of King George, VA.
She was a devoted mother to three children: Lawrence Johnson, Jr., who preceded her in death in June 2013;...
Vernon Simmons
Feb 4, 2025
Minister Vernon Simmons was born to the Late Reverend Cecil Simmons, Sr., and Rev. Kathryn Simmons on March 17, 1953, in Neptune, New Jersey. His lineage includes a long line of Bishops, Pastors, Ministers, Evangelists, Deacons, and Missionaries with a singular purpose – to win souls to Christ.
Recognizing his need for salvation, Minister Simmons accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior...
Ovander L. Robinson
Dec 29, 2024
Ovander is preceded in death by his wife Wanda Holmes-Robinson and his parents, Joseph and Lorraine Robinson. Brother, Wayne Robinson, Shirley Robinson-Lewis, Geraldine Robinson, Ruby Lee Jackson, Mary Robinson, Anne Rollins and his beloved brother-in-law Emanuel (Pye) Rollins.
Ovander leaves to cherish 4 brothers, Ervin Dudley , Sugar Ray Robinson (Louise), Larry Robinson (Connie) Mark Robinson (Cheryl) 1 sister Jaqueline Robinson.
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Bianca D. Pollard
Nov 27, 2024
Bianca Daniela Pollard was born on April 19th 1982 in Landstuhl, Germany. She departed this life on Wednesday November 27th at 01:55 at University Virginia Hospital Charlottesville Virginia.
Bianca received her bachelor’s degree in business management from Northern Virginia Community College. She was a manager in Starbucks and a sales representative in Geico.
Bianca was the daughter of Gordon M. Pollard, Sr....
Emma Marie Wallace
Nov 25, 2024
Scripture: I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course. I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy: 4:7
Emma Marie Wallace was born on Feb ruary 28, 1950 in Fredericksburg, VA to the late Freddie and Fannie Brooks. Affectionately known as “Marie” by family and friends or “Aunt Rie Rie” as she was called by her nieces and nephews,...
Thomas W. Mahoney
Nov 13, 2024
Thomas William Mahoney, a long standing resident of Prince William County, and a recent resident of Caroline County, Virginia, died unexpectedly on November 13, 2024 at Spotsylvania Regional Memorial Hospital.
Thomas was born on November 27, 1980 in Los Angeles, California to parents William and Ruth Mahoney. He attended high school at Narbonne and Gar-Field Senior High Schools located on both...
Ira V. West
Oct 20, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ira V. West, a devoted father, grandfather, mentor, veteran, mathematician, athlete, and leader, who left this world on October 20, 2024, surrounded by love and faith. Ira was born in Glen Allen, VA, and raised in Richmond, VA, the beloved son of Leroy and Blanche West. He was a...
John Bennie Barbour, Jr.
Oct 1, 2024
SERVICE RESCHEDULED UNTIL A LATER DATE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE FORTHCOMING.
On Tuesday Oct 1st, at 8:25pm, John Bennie Barbour II gained his wings. In his final days on earth he was surrounded by family.
John was born on August 5th, 1968 in Charles County Maryland to the late Elizabeth Ann Thompson, David M. (Sharon) Neal, and Father John Bennie (Sylvia) Barbour...
Thomas J. Coldman
Sep 28, 2024
On Saturday, September 28, 2024, after a long illness, Mr. Thomas James Coldman, Jr. passed away from this earthly realm at Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, VA, and went to be with our Lord. He was born on December 3, 1945, the only child born to the late Thomas James Coldman, Sr. and Ella Mae Griffin of Marerro, Louisiana.
Thomas was educated...
Ralph L. Johnson
Sep 22, 2024
Ralph Leon Johnson “Sonny” passed on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at his home in Dahlgren, Virginia. He was born on May 7, 1937 to the late James Jasper and Irma Harris Johnson.
Ralph accepted Christ early in life under the leadership of the late Rev. George Carter at Little Ark Baptist Church. Later in life he rededicated his life to Christ...
Charles Gilbert Bushrod, Sr.
Sep 16, 2024
Charles Gilbert Bushrod was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia, on July 2, 1953, to his parents, the late Samuel and Hyacin Bushrod. He was the fourth born of six brothers, Samuel “Pryor” (Linda, deceased), Earl “Dennis” (Renee), John (Darlene), Cornelius (deceased) and Robert “Pooh” (Marcella).
Charles, lovingly known as “Gill”, grew up in Westmoreland County, Virginia with his parents and siblings, in...
Cleo B. Lewis
Aug 17, 2024
Cleo Brown Lewis entered this world on October 26, 1934, in Fredericksburg, Virginia, to the late, Josephine and Joseph Brown, Sr. She was the oldest of nine children. At an early age Cleo joined Shiloh Baptist Church New Site. She was educated within the Fredericksburg City School System. Cleo was a proud graduate of Walker-Grant High School, Class of 1953.
In...