Obituaries

Anitra Lynn Martin

Anitra Lynn Martin

Jan 20, 2021

Anitra Pollard Martin entered into eternal rest on January 20, 2021 at Mary Washington Hospital. She was born to Tyrone and Rowena Pollard on March 14, 1975 in Fredericksburg, VA. Anitra accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age and became a member of Salem Baptist Church in Jersey, VA. She sung in the Sacred Hearts Youth Choir,...

Deacon Lue Melvin Saunders

Deacon Lue Melvin Saunders

Jan 18, 2021

“For I am now ready to be offered and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:6-7 Deacon Lue Melvin Saunders entered into eternal rest on January 18, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. Deacon Saunders was...

Nelson Eugene Frye

Nelson Eugene Frye

Jan 10, 2021

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." Matthew 5:4 Nelson Eugene Frye, affectionately known as ‘Chucky’ slipped into eternal rest on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He was born on July 1,1960 to the late Nelson and Sophia Frye of King George, VA. He was preceded in death by his son,...

Bernard Clifton Lucas

Bernard Clifton Lucas

Jan 7, 2021

Retired Army Sgt. Maj. Bernard Clifton “Bert” Lucas was born to the late Charles Edward Lucas and Martha Madgelene Brown Lucas on November 9, 1946 in Colonial Beach Virginia. He slipped peacefully into eternity to be with the Lord on January 7, 2021 at his home in Dahlgren, Virginia. At an early age, he accepted Christ and joined the Good...

Rev. Thomas  Henry Barclay

Rev. Thomas Henry Barclay

Dec 24, 2020

On Thursday evening December 24, 2020 our Heavenly Father embraced Rev. Thomas Henry Barclay in His loving arms and bestowed upon him the promised reward of everlasting life. Thomas (the 8th of 11 children) was born on April 19, 1934 to the late Raymond and Blanche Barclay of King George, VA. He is preceded in death by his siblings Verdella,...

Beatrice Hannible

Beatrice Hannible

Dec 21, 2020

Beatrice Hannible was called home December 21, 2020 at the age of 85. She was born September 4, 1935 in Chicago, IL. She is predeceased by her parents Ezra Clay and Hughes Exum, a son Raymond Clay and a granddaughter Ramona Ross. She served as a nurse at Maranatha Baptist Church and as a member of the Golden Flyers and...

William W. Holmes

William W. Holmes

Dec 14, 2020

William W. Holmes of Champlain,Va. departed this life Monday Dec. 14th, 2020. Services will be PRIVATE!

Annie M. Dunlap

Annie M. Dunlap

Dec 7, 2020

Annie M. Dunlap, 82 of Washington, D.C. died Monday Dec. 7,2020 at Washington Hospital Center. She was born in King George, Va. on October 30,1938. Leaves to cherish her memory a host of nieces and nephews. Services will be private . There will be no viewing.

Eliza A. Pender

Eliza A. Pender

Nov 11, 2020

We meet in sorrow and gratitude to celebrate the life of Mrs. Eliza Ann Pender, who peacefully transcended from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Heritage Hall Healthcare Center, King George, VA. Preceding her in death were her parents, Louise and Clifton Davis and her granddaughter, Dominique N. Scott. Born in Washington, DC...

Martin Elmer Tolliver

Martin Elmer Tolliver

Nov 4, 2020

Martin Elmer Tolliver, 54 of King George VA departed this life on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. He is survived by his parents, Elmer and Brenda Tolliver, Maternal Grandmother Fannie Lee Johnson,siblings Marvin (Kristin) Tolliver, Marilyn (Frank)Johnson, Maurice (Lora) Tolliver and Arlene (Derrick) Tolliver-Richardson, nieces Shannon Tolliver, Apollonia Ward, Vera Ward, Loren Tolliver, Sydni Tolliver,...

Franklyn D Jett

Franklyn D Jett

Oct 5, 2020

Franklyn Jett, 75 of King George VA departed this life on Monday, October 5, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Edith. 3 children, Tuesday Nance (Demetrius) Gary Jett (Paulette), Franklyn Jett (Shontae), 1 brother, Thomas Jett, 9 grandchildren and a host of family and friends.

Eliza Belle Lomax

Eliza Belle Lomax

Oct 5, 2020

Ella Mae White of Chatham, Virginia welcomed the birth of her daughter Eliza Belle White-Lomax on March 16, 1938. Eliza’s education began in the Pittsylvania County school districts where she attended Slowland Elementary and Gretna High School. With her family’s relocation to Montross, Virginia, she sought to enroll at A.T. Johnson High School at the age of 17. This was...

Rebecca Elizabeth Fortune

Rebecca Elizabeth Fortune

Oct 3, 2020

Rebecca Elizabeth Fortune, affectionately known as Becky, daughter of the late Robert Fortune and Martha Jones Fortune, was born on December 15, 1941 in Chance, VA. She departed this life on October 3, 2020, at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. Rebecca was raised in Essex County, Virginia before moving to Washington D.C., and attended Washington D.C. public schools. Rebecca...

Shirley Ann Johnson

Shirley Ann Johnson

Sep 11, 2020

Shirley Ann Johnson, was born on September 24, 1942 in Richmond, VA. and raised by Emma Gay and Deli Braxton. She departed her life peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2020 at Memorial Regional Medical Center. At an early age, she joined the Mount Olive Baptist Church, Newtown, Virginia. On May 14, 1961, she was joined in Holy Matrimony to Linwood...

Deacon Charles Stanley Parker

Deacon Charles Stanley Parker

Sep 1, 2020

“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness. Matthew 25:23 Charles Stanley Parker Sr., fondly known as Stanley, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 in King George, Virginia. He fought the good fight...

Shirley Ann Johnson

Shirley Ann Johnson

Aug 25, 2020

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of a Virtuous Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend, Shirley Davis Johnson. On August 25, 2020, she slipped peacefully into eternal rest and gained her wings and was welcomed home with our Almighty God! Shirley was affectionately known as “Lum” and Mrs. Shirley to the community. She was born on October 2, 1941 to the...

Morris Odell Toliver

Morris Odell Toliver

Aug 15, 2020

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where...

James A. Coleman

James A. Coleman

Jul 15, 2020

James A. Coleman, Jr. of Woodbridge, VA peacefully departed this life on July 15, 2020. He survived by his mother, Mary Alice Coleman, his two daughters, Geniva Stevenson and Mekia Thoroughgood-Wright, 5 sisters and 1 brother.

Livina P Braxton

Livina P Braxton

Jul 5, 2020

Livina Pallin Harvey Braxton, lovingly known as Aunt Vina, was born on May 15, 1928 to the late Rev. Watson R. Harvey, Sr. and Mrs. Cora B. Hill Harvey. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age at the First Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Newtown, VA. She sang in several church choirs and participated in many church...

Rev. Willie Edward Glaspie

Rev. Willie Edward Glaspie

Jun 26, 2020

On the morning of June 26, 2020, the Reverend Willie E. Glaspie, was called from labor to reward. Reverend Glaspie was born in Duplin County, North Carolina, on June 20, 1938, to William Thomas and Mary Jane Glaspie. He graduated from E.E. Smith High School in 1956 and shortly thereafter, was drafted into the Army. He served honorably for more...