Obituaries
Margaret Rebecca Fortune
Mar 16, 2009
Margaret Rebecca Washington Fortune was born November 1, 1916 in Caroline County, Virginia to the late Coty and Daisy Washington. Her parents moved to Essex County when she was very young.In 1936, she and Hamilton Fortune were married and to that union were born six children: Johnnie, Hamilton, Ruth, Amos, Herndon, and Garrett who preceded her in death.Early in life,...
Addie B. Parker
Feb 26, 2009
Addie B. Parker was called to Glory by her loving Father early Thursday morning, February 26, 2009 at her residence in King George County. She was born on May 18, 1932 to the late Raymond and Blanche E. Barclay. In addition to her parents, Addie was predeceased by her first husband Robert C. Owens.At an early age, Addie was baptized...
Carlene Hester Spinner
Feb 23, 2009
Deaconess Carlene Hester Spinner was born June 20, 1928 to the late Lewis and Lucy Childs.She attended public school in Spotsylvania, Virginia and later moved to Washington, D.C. Deaconess Carlene attended Mt. Olive Baptist Church Partlow, VA., she was President of the Missionary Society, a Deaconess, a member of the Senior Choir and a member of the Mother's Club.Deaconess Carlene...
Annie Green
Feb 18, 2009
"For she looked for a city which hath foundations, Whose builder and make is God." Hebrews 11:10On Wednesday, February 18, 2009, God called one of His angels ANNIE GREEN home to rest. She was with her family. She said she was tired and God closed her weary eyes.Annie "Aunt Annie to Most" was born August 19, 1917 in King William...
Leo Clemon Gaines
Jan 30, 2009
Very quietly and peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2009, almighty God, in his infinite wisdom, mercy, and grace, called Leo Clemon Gaines to rest at Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, Virginia. He was born on November 1, 1941 to the late Leo Dorsey Gaines and Cora Fortune Gaines. He was preceded in death by a sister Charlotte Gaines and a brother,...
Arlene Thelma Burruss
Jan 25, 2009
Arlene Thelma Burruss daughter of the late Ezekiel Lee and Ethel Mallory Burruss was born April 9, 1930 in the Penola area of Caroline County, Virginia. She departed this life after a long illness, early Sunday morning January 25, 2009 at the Washington Hospital Center.At an early age she accepted Christ and joined the Second Baptist Church, Ruther Glen, Va....
Mattie L. Trent
Jan 19, 2009
Mattie L.Trent of Philadelphia, PA. went to her heavenly home on January 19, 2009, at Brighten Nursing Home of Bryn Mawr, PA. following a lengthly illness.She was born on June 22, 1919 in Aylett, VA and was the youngest of six children. Mattie joined Providence Baptist Church at an early age and was a life long member of the church....
Mary Elizabeth Smith
Jan 12, 2009
Mary Elizabeth Smith, lovingly called "Doodle" or Elizabeth by friends and family, departed this on Monday, January 12, 2009 at her home on Jericho Road when God dispatched an angel for her.Elizabeth was born on September 17, 1925 to the late Rev. Richard & Bessie Williams in Upper Zion (Fort A.P. Hill). She attended Free Mission School and Union High...
Deacon Emeritus Welford Jackson, Sr.
Jan 10, 2009
Deacon Emeritus Welford Jackson, Sr., Pop" went home to be with his heavenly father on Saturday morning, January 10, 2009 at his residence. He was born on August 12, 1935 to the late John W. and Myrtle G. Jackson. He was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers.Welford obtained his education at Beaulahville School in King William County....
Webb Boulware
Jan 4, 2009
Webb Boulware affectionately known as "Dickie" by everyone who loved and knew him. Departed this life on Sunday the fourth of January 2009. He was born in Caroline County, Virginia to the late Wilbur and Flossie Boulware on June 24, 1935. He was educated in Caroline County Public School System. He joined the St.John Baptist Church Milford, Va. at an...
Robert R. Dudley
Dec 24, 2008
Robert Randolph Dudley, departed this life on Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at his residence in colonial Beach, Virginia.Robert was born April 20, 1940 to the late Solomon Bryant and Elenor Dudley.Robert was educated in the Colonial Beach Public School System.He was employed as a construction worker in his early years, as well as a landscaper and worked at Baker Farm...
Gloria J. Johnson
Dec 23, 2008
Gloria Jean Tubman-Johnson, was born May 4, 1947 in Westmoreland, Virginia. The fourth of nine siblings to the late Henry William and Delores Gloria Tubman. God suddenly called her home on December 23, 2008 in Dahlgren, Virginia.At an early age, she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior. She was baptized under the leadership of her late uncle, Rev. Everette...
Deacon Wilbur Montague
Dec 18, 2008
Deacon Wilbur Montague departed this life, Thursday, December 18, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, Va.. Deacon Montague was home throughout his illness until his time of death. Deacon Montague was the son of the late Joseph and Anna Montague. Deacon Montague was educated in the Caroline County Public Schools. After finishing school, Deacon Montague moved to Washington, D.C. to...
Dennis D. Greene
Dec 7, 2008
Funeral Home: Cedell Brooks Funeral Home 25662 A.P. Hill Blvd Port Royal, VA US 22535

Corbett E. Rachal, Jr.
Dec 4, 2008
Funeral Home: Cedell Brooks Funeral Home 25662 A.P. Hill Blvd Port Royal, VA US 22535
Leonard Wardell Gray
Dec 1, 2008
Leonard Wardell Gray, son of Mary M. Gray and the late Robert O.Gray, was born in Champlain, Virginia (Essex County) on December 8, 1952. On Monday, December 1, 2008, our beloved Wardell, as he was affectionately called, entered into peacful rest at his home in Tappahannock, Virginia, following a lengthy illness. Wardell attended Essex county public schools and served in...
Earl Douglas Robinson
Nov 30, 2008
Earl Douglas Robinson was born October 2, 1951 in King George, Virginia to Sarah Eliabeth Holmes Robinson and the late Woodford Robinson, Jr. He was the youngest of fourteen siblings, all to precede him in death except two.Earl entered into eternal rest at his place of residence in West Palm Beach, Florida on November 30, 2008. He received his education...
Hattie Davis
Nov 23, 2008
Funeral Home: Cedell Brooks Funeral Home 25662 A.P. Hill Blvd Port Royal, VA US 22535
Sadie C. Bland
Nov 23, 2008
Reflection of LifeSadie Catherine Davis Bland departed this life to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 23, 2008. She was born on May 30, 1915, in King George, Virginia to Charles and Blanche Davis. She accepted Christ at a very early age and lived a life pleasing to God. She built her faith on her favorite scripture, Psalm 23....
Marion O. Carter
Nov 20, 2008
Marion O. Carter departed this life on Thursday, November 20, 2008, at her residence in Bowling Green, Virginia.Marion was born on December 29, 1939 to the late Charlie and Sudie Brown, in Raleigh, North Carolina.Marion was educated in the North Carolina public schools.At an early age, she joined and attended the Bethel Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New York.Marion was married...