Obituaries
Melvin L. Vaughan
Mar 2, 2014
Melvin Lewis Vaughan departed his life on March 2nd, 2014 at Retreat Hospital. He was born April 30th, 1941 in Owenton, Virginia to the late Charlie and Louise Vaughan. He attended King and Queen Public Schools. At an early age He joined First Mount Olive Baptist Church, Newtown, Virginia. He was joined in holy matrimony to the late Molly Hill...
Eleanor M Ware
Feb 6, 2014
Eleanor Mae Ware entered into eternal rest on the morning of February 6, 2014 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Eleanor was born to the late Adolph and Clara Nash on June 3, 1922.She accepted Christ at an early age and in her teen years began attending the Little Zion Baptist Church in Oak Grove, VA. She looked so...
Robin L Sayles
Feb 4, 2014
Robin Lisa Sayles entered into eternal rest on Tuesday February 4, 2014 in Colonial Beach, Virginia. She was born to the late William A. Sayles and Mary E Holmes-Sayles on June 25, 1962 in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She was educated in the public schools of Essex County and went on to obtain her Associates Degree from Rappahannock Community College. Robin joined...
Oliver C Fortune
Jan 18, 2014
Oliver Cromwell Fortune Sr. 86, of Port Royal, Virginia went home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2014, at Henrico Doctors Hospital, Richmond, Virginia. He was born in Supply Virginia on September 27th, 1927 to the late Daniel and Robinette Fortune. Oliver attended Essex Training School where he was Valedictorian. He served in the U.S. Army from January...

John L Graves
Jan 16, 2014
Minister John L. Graves went to be with the Lord January 16th, 2014 at his residence. Minister John L. Graves was a minister at The Holy Temple Church of the Apostolic Faith in Petersburg, Virginia. He leaves to mourn, his loving wife Mary Graves of Woodford, Virginia , his mother Annie Graves of Severn, Maryland, four sons: John, Ward, and...
Regina Evette Lewis
Jan 12, 2014
Regina Evette "Sassy" Lewis passed away on January 12, 2014 at her home in Dahlgren, Virginia. She was born on December 30, 1970 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Regina was a graduate of King George High School in King George, Virginia. After graduating from high school in 1989 she went to the Keystone Job Corps Training Center in...
Booker T. Ross
Jan 7, 2014
The ObituaryBooker Tolliver Ross known to many as Brother Ross, Booker T, or Mr. Ross, was born and raised in the Fredericksburg /Spotsylvania County area of Virginia. Brother Ross entered this life on November 6, 1917 to the late Reverend Thomas and Mary Ella Ross. He peacefully completed his journey on January 7, 2014 at the Hughes Home Fredericksburg. He...
Susie Carpenter Bland
Jan 5, 2014
ObituaryA precious one from us has gone. A voice we love is still. A place is vacant in our hearts that never can be filled.On Sunday, January 5, 2014, Susie Carpenter Bland slipped into a peaceful rest as angels carried her home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. God saw her pain and struggle for life and...
Vernice D. Johnson
Jan 2, 2014
The Obituary"Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies." Proverbs 31:10 Vernice Delores Jordan Johnson, affectionately known as Aunt "Wee Wee" daughter of the late James L. and Lucille M. Jordan, was born September 13, 1957 in Fredericksburg, VA. She departed this life at 3:19 a.m. on January 2, 2014 at the Spotsylvania Regional Medical...
James H. Hunter, Jr
Dec 28, 2013
James Howard Hunter, 78, also known as "Jimmy", son of Mary Lou and Howard Hunter was born on February 2, 1935. On Saturday, December 28, 2013 our heavenly Father called our beloved James to eternal rest. James attended Caroline County Public Schools. He accepted Christ at an early age at Jerusalem Baptist Church and remained a faithful servant as an...
Derek A. Wise
Dec 27, 2013
Derek Andre' Wise (aka: D. Wise), loving son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend to all who knew him, was born on August 3, 1984 to Mrs. Victoria P. Wise and the Late Curtis Wise.He was suddenly called home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 27, 2013 at the Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, Virginia.Derek received his education in the...
Virginia Henry
Dec 19, 2013
Virginia Pratt Henry was born January 26, 1929 to the late Robert and Rosa Pratt. She was the eldest of seven children. Mom departed this earthly life peacefully with her two sons at her side on Thursday, December 19 at 9:35pm at her residence in Chance, Va. She was educated in the Essex County School System. She was united in...
Mary L Fortune
Dec 18, 2013
Today our hearts are saddened with the passing of Mary "Sis" Lindsey Fortune into the spirit world. Mary was born on February 18, 1944, the daughter of the late Mary Jane Bundy and Julius Lindsey. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers, James and Gene Lindsey. Over the past two years, Mary had suffered declining health due...
Frances M. Coldman
Nov 29, 2013
On Friday, November 29, 2013, after a long illness, Mrs. Frances Maxine Coldman passed away from this earthly realm and went to be with our Lord.She was born on April 4, 1944 one of eight children born to the late Annie and Walker Ferguson of Bowling Green, Virginia.She was educated in the Caroline County Public School System.Frances Maxine Coldman was...
Mabel L. Lomax
Nov 25, 2013
Mabel Louise Rollins-Loma departed this life on Monday, November 25, 2013 at her home in Hustle, Virginia. She was born in Caroline County, Virginia to the late Phillip L. and Esther Baylor Rollins on May 5, 1942.Mabel was educated in Caroline County Public Schools. She was baptized at an early age at Shiloh Baptist Church, Port Royal, Virginia. On October...
Mckinley Mcphatter, Jr.
Nov 23, 2013
Fight the good fight of faith, Lay hold on eternal life. I Timothy 6:12Very quietly and peacefully on November 23, 2013, our Heavenly Father in His infinite wisdom gently closed the eyes of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather as he entered into his eternal rest.McKinley "Mac" McPhatter was born February 5, 1927 in Red Springs, North Carolina...
Amber Lexis Sanders
Nov 23, 2013
On Saturday, November 23, 2013 God called one of his precious Angels home. Amber Lexis Sanders went to a home where there is Joy, Peace and Happiness.Amber Sanders was born on December 29, 1994 to Terrance Pollard and Lisa Sanders. Amber graduated from Washington and Lee High School in June 2013.Amber confessed her faith and love for God and was...
Lucy B. Byrd
Nov 13, 2013
Lucy B. Byrd departed this life on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, Virginia. She was born on October 25, 1936 to the late Estelle Johnson. At an early age she accepted Christ at the Ebenezer Baptist Church. She was known for her big heart and witty personality. Her greatest joy was making everyone laugh or lending...
Michael D. Bailey
Nov 9, 2013
On November 9, 2013 God called Michael Bailey home.Michael Darnell Bailey was born on September 19, 1961 to the late Edward and Lillian Bailey. He graduated from King George High School in 1980 and sought a future in the United States Army, serving his country with pride until 1989. Before leaving for the military he married Constella McDowney on March...