Obituaries
Lawrence A. Johnson
Jun 22, 2013
"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." Philippians 4:13Lawrence A. Johnson, Jr., known by family and friends as J.R., born December 11, 1961, in San Antonio, TX, departed this life to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Spotsylvania Regional Hospital, Spotsylvania, VA.J.R. is survived by and leaves to mourn, his loving mother Dottie...
William Earl Boxley, Jr
Jun 22, 2013
William Earl Boxley, Jr. departed this life on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, Virginia after a brief illness.William was born October 12, 1960 in Fredericksburg, Virginia to Joyce Blondina and the late William Boxley, Sr.He attended King George Public Schools. William accepted Christ at an early age and joined St. Stephens Baptist Church in King George,...
Nancy Teresa Bamford
May 16, 2013
Nancy T. Bamford was born January 20, 1934 in New York to the late Margaret Patterson and Henry Kenny. She departed this life on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, Virginia due to an illness she have been suffering for a while. Nancy lived in King George County. She was a beloved and devoted wife and friend.She...
Lenora M. Blagmon
Apr 5, 2013
Lenora M. Blagmon was born on November 18, 1934 in Bowling Green, Virginia to her parents the late Freddie and Ocie Martin, and departed this life on Friday, April 5, 2013 at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Home, Lexington Park, Maryland.Lenora was raised with her eight siblings in Bowling Green, Virginia and received her formal education through the Caroline County Schools system....
Walter H. Smith, Jr.
Apr 5, 2013
Walter H. Smith, Jr. "Tony Red" departed this life on April 5, 2013. He was born in Spotsylvania, Virginia to the late Walter H. Smith, Sr. and Bertha Stubbs Smith. He loved driving his tractor trailer and racing cars, not to mention cooking. Also, he enjoyed driving a cab part-time. Tony Red was a born again believer, excepting Jesus Christ...
Evelena D. Coleman
Mar 29, 2013
Evelena Doreather Coleman was born on May 29, 1957 in Westmoreland County to Delorise Pierce and the late Morris "Buck" Hodge. At an early age she gave her life to Christ and joined the First Baptist Church of Colonial Beach, VA. She attended Westmoreland County Public Schools. She worked hard as a Custodian for 14 years at Mary Washington Rehabilitation...
Linda J. Pierce
Mar 24, 2013
Linda Jean Pierce was born on July 13, 1954 in Westmoreland County to Delorise Pierce and the late Morris "Buck" Hodge. At an early age she gave her life to Christ and joined the First Baptist Church of Colonial Beach, VA. She attended Westmoreland County Public Schools and was a lifelong devoted member of the Colonial Beach Rescue Squad, Moose...
Charles Curtis Gaines, Jr.
Mar 20, 2013
Charles Curtis Gaines, Jr. also known as "Little Brother" answered the Master's call quietly and peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at The Orchard in Warsaw, Virginia.He was born June 28, 1946 to the late Charles and Clara Gaines, Sr. Charles attended school in Essex County Virginia. He was a construction worker and was last employed with Hopke Construction Company....
Michael Jerome Rich
Mar 16, 2013
Michael Jerome Rich of King George County, Virginia departed this life and entered into enteral rest on March 16, 2013 after a brief illness.Preceding him in death his beloved mother, Nancy Rich of Washington, D.C.Mike leaves behind to mourn: his father and stepmother Pat and Linda Rich of Westmoreland, County; one daughter, Latoya Johnson; one son, Billy "Pete" Shanklin; two...
Francis Tolson Martin
Mar 15, 2013
Francis Tolson Martin was born January 19, 1918 in Wshington, D.C. the son of the late Robert T. and Ida Tolson Martin departed this life peacefully on March 15, 2013 at 11:00pm at Greenfield Assisted Living, Stafford, Virginia. Mr. Martin was a World War II Navy Veteran and a Bronze Star receipient a founding member of Peace Lutheran Church, King...
Isabell H. Jones
Mar 1, 2013
Isabell Hurley Jones, affectionately known as "Bell", was born July 28, 1930 in Leedstown, Westmoreland County Virginia, to the late Clifton Hurley and Eunice Henry. She departed this life on Friday, March 1, 2013 at the home of her daughter after a short illness.Isabell was educated in the Westmoreland County Public Schools. She accepted Christ at an early age and...
Ruth Althea Monroe
Mar 1, 2013
Ruth Althea Monroe affectionately known as "Apple" of King George, Virginia departed this life on Friday, March 1, 2013.Born March 21, 1937 in King George County, to the late James Morty and Vertalia Brown. She is preceded in death by her sister Ann Hudson.Althea is a graduate of Ralph Bunche High School and a retiree of Multivac Incorporated and the...
Virginia G. Brooks
Feb 21, 2013
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, and took with him another beautiful angel that who so ever believeth in him will not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16Virginia G. Lumpkin Brooks was born on October 31, 1933 in King George, County Virginia. She entered into eternal rest on February 21, 2013 at...
Jasper E. Bell
Feb 18, 2013
Mr. Jasper Earl Bell was born to the late Charlie and Jannie Bell in Mansfield, N.C. on November 4, 1935. He died on February 18, 2013. He was the youngest of seventeen children (nine sisters and seven brothers) who preceded him in death.Jasper was educated in Mansfield N.C. After high school, he joined the United States Air Force. In 1955...
Mary M. Harris
Feb 18, 2013
Mary Madeline Harris was born December 28, 1924 in Terrytown, Georgia to the late Eddie and Ella Love. She was one of five children, two sons and three daughters. She departed this life on Monday, February 18, 2013 at St. Thomas More Medical Complex, Hyattsville, Maryland.She attended Public School in the state of Georgia.Mary moved to Washington, DC in 1946....
Ellen Byrd Minor
Feb 17, 2013
Ellen B. Minor, age 73 (affectionately known as "Sugar" to her family). She entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 17, 2013 at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Mack and Jane Lewis Minor. At an early age she accepted Christ and joined Third Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Woodford, Virginia but later rededicated her...
Melvina B. Harvey
Feb 14, 2013
Deaconess Melvina B. Harvey, daughter of the late Deacon Melvin Brown and Deaconess Lucie J. Brown, slipped away into eternal rest at Heritage Hall Nursing Home, King George, Virginia.She joined Union Bethel Baptist Church at an early age under the leadership of Reverend Brooks and served on the Usher Board, the Pastor Aid Committee, Flower Club and several church choirs....
Mertine Whiting
Feb 9, 2013
Mertine was born in Caroline County, Virginia.She is now resting in the arms of the Lord. She leaves to cherish loving memories, one son, Shelton Whiting, Baltimore, Maryland; two grandchildren, Shelton Whiting, Jr., Charlena Peyton and four great-grandchildren; mother, Irene Whiting Jefferson, King George, Virginia; three sisters, Phyllis Jackson (Willie), Julia Scranage (Perry), Marva Smith (Hugh); six brothers, Kelly Jefferson...
Mary Ellen Commodore
Feb 2, 2013
Mary Ellen Carter Commodore was born on July 23, 1928 in Lent, Virginia (Currently A.P. Hill) the third child of Esther Browning Rich Carter and William Vanderbuilt Carter, Sr. departed this life Saturday, February 2, 2013 in Providence Hospital in Washington, D.C.Mary attended Mount Olive Grade School in Lent, Virginia and Union High School of Bowling Green, Virginia where she...
Junius Oliver Byrd
Jan 29, 2013
Junius Oliver Byrd, known to most as "Buster", departed this life on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at his home with his family. Junius was a beloved man known for his infectious laughter, his genuine smile, and his love for family.He was born on October 29, 1950 in Caroline county to the late John and Alice Byrd. He attended King and...