Obituaries

Jan 22, 2019

Deacon Bernard Dedrick Harris was born to the late Theodore Harris, Sr. and Sarah Harris on August 11, 1950 in King George County, VA. On January 22, 2019 he peacefully departed in the comfort of his home surrounded by family and friends. Bernard graduated from King George High School in 1969. After graduating he proudly enlisted in the United States...

Dec 6, 2018

Laura Michelle Harvey departed this life suddenly on December 6, 2018. She was born on October 8, 1971 to the late James Rogers Gray, Sr., and Laura Darby Gray. Michelle graduated from Essex High School in 1989. She furthered her education at Rappahannock Community College. She was employed by her mother at Gray’s Homecare for over 15 years. She was...

Dec 4, 2018

Nov 29, 2018

Frank Edward Holmes was born to Ada Elizabeth Cook Holmes and John Burnett Holmes on February 10, 1930. Frank departed this life peacefully on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home, King George, VA surrounded by relatives and friends. Frank was educated in the King George County public school system. He accepted Jesus Christ at an early age...

Nov 28, 2018

Peacefully, during the early morning hours of November 28, 2018, Marie Celeste Brown, the last living child of the late Sally Rebecca and Ellis Grimes, returned home to eternal rest with God. She was predeceased by her siblings: Louise Bundy, Paul Grimes, Ellis Grimes, Ethel Mae Grimes, John Grimes and Matthew Grimes, who was her fraternal twin. Marie was also...

Nov 28, 2018

James Alfred Johnson was called home to be with the Lord on November 28, 2018 at Mary Washington Hospital in Stafford, Virginia. James was the son of the late Melvin and Emily Johnson of Caroline County, Virginia. James received his education from Caroline County Public Schools. He accepted Christ and joined Ebenezer Baptist Church in Supply, Virginia, at an early...

Nov 23, 2018

Nov 21, 2018

Almeta Canada was born on June 22, 1920 in Warsaw, Virginia to the late Fax Dandridge and Kate Dandridge. Almeta was tired on earth so God said it's time to come home to your Eternal Life. She departed this life on November 21, 2018 at the home of her daughter Otelia Ford. She was baptized at New Zion Baptist Church...

Nov 13, 2018

Tyrone Lewis Jones departed this life on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at the Bowling Green Healthcare Center. Tyrone, affectionately known as “Ty”, was born on May 31, 1952 to the late Lloyd Washington, Sr. and Clara Bell (Jones) Washington. He was educated in Caroline County Public Schools. Tyrone joined Shiloh Baptist Church where he attended regularly. Parking cars was one...

Oct 26, 2018

"He will swallow up death forever, and the Lord God will wipe away tears from all faces, and the reproach of his people we will take away from all the earth, for the Lord has spoken." Isaiah 25:8 Richard “Dupont” Berry, was born on May 19, 1943, to the late Clifton and Nellie Stewart Berry. On Friday, October 26, 2018,...

Oct 19, 2018

Zack Thomas, affectionately known by family and friends as “Blim” and also Papa Bear, Deacon and the Gentleman was born on August 18, 1926 to the late Burt and Lizzie Thomas of King George, Virginia. Zack was the youngest of six (6) children; Kerry, Alice, Gracie, Richard and George (deceased). ​ Being raised and working on the family farm, Zack...

Sep 30, 2018

Marco Louis Jones, was born on December 13, 1958 in King George, VA to the late Louis and Henrietta Jones. He was educated in the King George County schools. While attending King George High School, Marco was a member of the baseball, football, track and wrestling teams. He was a member of the King George High School Hall of Fame...

Sep 17, 2018

Margaretta Ann Davis (Rita) was born on April 11, 1954 in King George County, Virginia to the late James and Margaret Pratt. She gained her wings in Heaven on Monday, September 17, 2018 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA. At an early age she accepted Christ and joined Union Bethel Baptist Church, King George. Margaretta received her education at...

Sep 15, 2018

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39 New International Version (NIV) Susan Howell Carter,...

Sep 12, 2018

On Wednesday September 12, 2018, John S. Tucker peacefully entered eternal rest in Laurel, Maryland. John Solomon Tucker (affectionately known as “Bro”) was born on September 10, 1931 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. John was an avid Washington Redskins fan as well as other local sports teams like the Washington Capitals, and the Washington Senators, which later became the Nationals. John...

Sep 3, 2018

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” John 11:25-26 Gloria Denise Samuel (Gordy) departed this life on September 3, 2018 at VCU Hospital in Richmond, VA. Gloria was born May...

Aug 15, 2018

On Wednesday, August 15, 2018 Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Garland was called home to Glory at Southern Maryland Hospital. Betty was born on September 06, 1945 to the late John and Lucille Thompson in LaPlata, Maryland. Betty was educated in Charles County School System. Betty was a hard worker, working many positions all her life. Betty enjoyed cooking, playing cards, crossword...

Aug 6, 2018

On August 6, 2018 at Mary Washington Hospital, Mrs. Martha Peyton Hundley went home to be with the Lord. She was born on March 4, 1937 in King George, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Kate Peyton Davis and Webster Jackson. She was educated in the King George County public school system. After leaving high school to raise...

Aug 3, 2018

Jul 25, 2018

Leoda Ann Garland-Harvey was born October 28, 1935 to the late Hattie Lucas and the late John V. Garland. Her father and her Godparents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Theopolis Streets, raised Leoda and her brother, the late John G. Garland, in the town of Colonial Beach, Virginia. There she received an education from Westmoreland County Schools and she continued...