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Robert Davis Walker
Nov 18, 2016
Davis Walker, 81, of Hopewell, passed away on Friday November 18, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert O. and Thelma Cain Walker, and his son Robert Duane Walker in 1967. Davis was a Prince George Police Officer and retired in 1991 after 24 years of service, he was also a Hopewell Police Officer for 5 years...
Mary Samko Wray
Nov 15, 2016
WRAY, Mary Samko, 99, of Blackstone and Hopewell went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Barbara Nossal Samko; previous spouses, Frank Homolik and Willie Wray and a son, Frank Joseph Homolik. Mary is survived by her sister, Julia Samko; extended family, Raymond and Rachael Powell, Virginia...
Richard Earl Gleason
Nov 15, 2016
Richard Earl Gleason, 89, of Chester Virginia passed away on Tuesday November 15, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Sheets Gleason, his son, Richard Wayne Gleason and his parents Grover and Isa Gleason. Richard was retired from Dupont after 35 years as an Electrical Foreman, was a veteran of the United States Navy serving in WWII,...
Frank Thomas Rickman
Nov 14, 2016
Frank Thomas Rickman of Hopewell, Virginia passed away November 14th, 2016, at age 76. He was the son of the late Annie James Rickman and Billy Boyd Rickman. Frank loved fishing, cooking and telling his family's history. He had a deep love for his family and is survived by two sons, five grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Family visitation will...
Niki Karousos
Oct 29, 2016
Niki Karousos, 77, passed from this life on October 29th, 2016 at home and at peace surrounded by her children and closest family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerasimos (Jerry) Karousos in 1976 and God has now rejoined their marital crowns in eternity. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Aristotle Kourkoumelis, Harry Mellis, Petros...
Barbara Meehan Briggs
Oct 16, 2016
Barbara Meehan Briggs, 72, of Prince George passed away at her residence on Sunday, October 16, 2016. She was the daughter of Martin and Beatrice Fries Meehan and a nephew, Eric Hausmann. Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 18 years, Jon C. Briggs; sisters, Carol Hausmann (Herbert) of Henrico and Judith Crompton (Pierce) of Stuart, FL; nephew, Geoffrey...
Elbert Richard Sampsell
Oct 4, 2016
Sampsell, Elbert Richard, 88, of Hopewell died Oct. 4, 2016, after an illness. He was predeceased by his first wife, Nora Lee Adcock Sampsell; daughter, Paula Shapiro; parents, Charles and Mary Sampsell and his siblings. He is survived by his wife, Betty; daughter, Pamela (David) Feibish of Richmond; granddaughter, Ashley (Zachary) Morris of Atlanta; grandson, Justin Shapiro of Shanghai, China...
Nellie Pearl Mckinley
Oct 1, 2016
MCKINLEY, Nellie Pearl, 80, of Hopewell passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Everett and Amy Messenger. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Richard McKinley; her children, Lorena Shumate, Richard McKinley, Robert McKinley (Donna); grandchildren, Kelly Coward, Daniel Shumate, Heather McKinley, Brittani Heare (Jonathan), Robert D. McKinley and 8...
Frank Solesbee
Sep 27, 2016
Franklin Eugene Solesbee, 76, of Prince George passed away at his residence on Tuesday, September 27, 2016. He was the son of the late Eugene and Elizabeth Glass Solesbee and was preceded in death by his sisters, Barbara Cabaniss, Lois Goodwin, Shirley Wellington and brother, James "Butch" Solesbee. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Sarah Ellis...
Deborah Evanko
Sep 21, 2016
Deborah "Debbie" Evanko, 59, of Hopewell, passed away on Wednesday September 21, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband; David Evanko and a son; Jonathan M. Evanko. Debbie was employed at John Randolph Hospital as a Nurses' Aid and retired after 17 Years of dedicated service. She is survived by her son; Christopher "Chris" Evanko, mother; Marjorie Garrison,...
James Solesbee
Sep 12, 2016
James A. "Butch" Solesbee, 63, passed away on September 12, 2016 at his residence in Hopewell. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene A. and Elizabeth Glass Solesbee and his sisters, Barbara Cabniss, Lois Goodwin and Shirley Wellington. Butch is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Betty Solesbee; his son, David Solesbee (Joan); step-daughter, Arlene Brown...
Dennis Stewart
Aug 26, 2016
Dennis Lynn Stewart, 62, of Hopewell passed away at his home on Friday, August 26, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Dennis is preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Thelma Rickman Stewart and his niece, Blair Stewart. He is survived by his brother, Keith Allen Stewart and wife, Patsy; nephew, Keith Allen Stewart II and wife, Tina; nieces,...
Wallace Keener
Aug 13, 2016
Wallace S. Keener, 89, of Hopewell went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 13, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents the late William Thomas and Frances Robinson Keener; sister, Beverly Doeg and six month old infant sister, Betty. Wallace is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Jewel McLean Keener; his children, Alan Keener,...
Sarah Briggs
Aug 9, 2016
Sarah I. Briggs, 79, of Hopewell went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Wilson M. and Edna Mae Wright. Sarah is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 51 years, Jack Briggs; sister, Martha McCoy and a great grandson. She is survived by her daughters, S. Darlene Shelton...
Mary Perry Harper
Aug 7, 2016
Mary Magdalene Perry Harper, 87, departed this earthly life on August 7, 2016. Mary was residing in Arlington, TX at Avalon Memory Care Center at the time of her passing. She was born in Greenville, NC on August 28, 1928 to the Reverend Jonah Griffin Perry and Mary Nobles Perry, she attended high school in North Carolina and later in...
Gladys A. Berry
Aug 7, 2016
BERRY, Gladys A., 89, of Hopewell, VA went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 7, 2016. She was the daughter of the late John C. & Winifred Ammons. Gladys is predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Otis N. Berry; a son, David L. Berry and her sister, Christelle Melvin. Gladys is survived by her daughter, Jean Blankenship;...
Joe B. Tate
Jul 25, 2016
Joe Burke Tate, Sr., 94, of Hopewell went to be with the Lord and his wife on Monday, July 25, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Sarah Jessee Tate; a son, John Tate and his loving wife of over 60 years, Elizabeth Tate. Joe is survived by his sons, Joe Tate Jr. (Mary) and James...
John David Compton
Jul 25, 2016
John David Compton, Sr. (Big David, Loverboy, DUCK) 58, peacefully passed away at his home Monday, July 25, 2016. Born on August 13, 1957 in Prince George (Petersburg), VA where he was a lifelong resident. He was the son of the late Eldon (Ikie) Compton and was also preceded in death by his brother, Larry Compton and grandson, Kaleb Hubbard....
Dorothy Bresnyan
Jul 7, 2016
BRESNYAN, Dorothy Rose, 75, passed away at her residence on Thursday, July 7, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. She is the daughter of the late Dorothea Rowan and Howard Dickerson, Jr. and is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Bresnyan. Dorothy is survived her daughters, Sharon Fatcher, Karon Jones and Jennifer Michel; grandchildren, John Fatcher, Tiffany Mecleary,...
Violet Lawson
Jun 25, 2016
Violet Ruth Lawson, 71, of Hopewell went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 25, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jake and Mary Dykes, two brothers and two sisters. Violet is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Tommy Lawson Sr.; her son, Tom Lawson Jr.; grandchildren, Hannah Katherine, William Andrew, Zoe Sophia Lawson;...
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