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Elizabeth Blair Stewart

Elizabeth Blair Stewart

Jun 23, 2016

Elizabeth Blair Stewart, 31, of Hopewell, passed away on Thursday June 23, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Mary Elizabeth Warren Stewart. Elizabeth was a member of Nazareth Lutheran Church of Hopewell. She was an avid bowler and loved meeting people. It was often said that Blair never met a stranger. She is survived by her father, Keith...

Julian Neal

Julian Neal

Jun 21, 2016

Julian Neal, 73, of Prince George passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents Marcus and Annie Homolik Neal. Julian is survived by his son, Kevin Neal and caregiver and friend Robbie Lyden. Julian was an employee of Allied Signal and Firestone for over 35 years. The family will receive friends on Sunday,...

Alma Wray Davis

Alma Wray Davis

May 5, 2016

DAVIS, Alma Wray, 83, of Prince George passed away May 5, 2016. Alma was born in Hopewell but lived most of her life in Prince George County. She was a long time carrier for the Hopewell News before retiring. Alma was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mamie Wray, her husband of 45 years, Ralph A. Davis, Sr....

Emma Margaret Minor

Emma Margaret Minor

Apr 15, 2016

Emma Margaret Minor, 96, of Prince George went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 15, 2016 after a brief illness. She was born in Hopewell, VA on January 9, 1920 to Andrew and Eva Kovalick. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Charles Minor, Jr.; daughter, Jeanette Fulcher and sisters, Mary Kei, Josephine Balazik, Katie Janosik...

Muriel Joyce Harris

Muriel Joyce Harris

Apr 3, 2016

Muriel Joyce Scott Harris, 92, of Hopewell passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016. Born in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, she was the daughter of Bernard and Winifred Scott. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Peter Scott; her husband, Claude "Simp" Harris, Jr. and her oldest son, Ray Scott Harris (Sandra). Muriel is survived by her daughter,...

Freeman Lester Tennant

Freeman Lester Tennant

Apr 2, 2016

F. Lester Tennant, 90, of Hopewell went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Asa and Icie Moore Tennant and his son, Elver Howard Lane Jr. Lester is survived by his loving wife, Agnes Virginia Tennant; his daughter, Jean Emory (Milton); grandchildren, Lauree Emory Lee (Joe), Kelly Emory Tanner, Cody...

Martha Jean Smith

Martha Jean Smith

Mar 11, 2016

Martha Jean Smith, 70, of Hopewell, passed away on Friday March 11, 2016. She was the daughter of the later Russell Max and Anna Morrison Fogle. Jean loved her family and especially her grandchildren. She is survived by four children; Ernest Benny Sargent and wife Mary of Chesterfield, Brenda L. McFarland of Hopewell, Ricky L. Sargent and wife Lisa of...

James Bess

James Bess

Feb 13, 2016

BESS, James Brice "J.B.", 30, of Colonial Heights passed away February 13, 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sheryl King Bess and his son, James Bentley Bess. He is survived by his wife, Rose Norvell Bess; sister, Ashley Brooke Bess; niece, Kaylee; nephew, Jaxston; brother, Joe Bess; grandmother, Sandra King Sahnow (Billy); father-in-law, Larry Norvell and numerous,...

Thelma Pearl Beers

Thelma Pearl Beers

Feb 7, 2016

Thelma Pearl Beers, 88, of Hopewell, passed away on Sunday February 7, 2016 with her granddaughter by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents; John and Pearl Morris Hall, husband; Roy Beers, daughters; Sharon Barrese, Joyce Richards, Shelia Milam, and a sister; Roberta Lane. Thelma was retired from AT&T information systems in Orlando, Florida where she was...

Roger Dale Drumheller

Roger Dale Drumheller

Jan 28, 2016

Roger Dale Drumheller, 63, of Hopewell went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 28, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Natalie Peters and Cecil W. Drumheller, Sr. and a brother, Cecil Drumheller, Jr. Roger is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Sherry Drumheller; his son, Brian Drumheller; his daughter, April Drumheller; his furry...

Shirley Lee Boyce

Shirley Lee Boyce

Jan 25, 2016

In loving memory of Shirley Lee Kirby-Boyce 84, formerly of Colonial Heights, VA. who peacefully passed away in San Antonio Texas on January 25, 2016 due to renal failure. Born in Kitzmiller, MD on January 31, 1931, Shirley was the loving wife of the late Peter Russell Boyce for 61 years, who passed away on March 16, 2014. She was...

Angelo Spiros Frangopoulos

Angelo Spiros Frangopoulos

Jan 2, 2016

Angelo Spiros Frangopoulos, 81, of Chesterfield passed away on Saturday January 2, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents; Spiros and Sofia Frangopoulos, and a brother Victor Frangopoulos. Born in Aliquippa Pa, he graduated from Geneva College in Beaver Falls PA., where he earned his engineering degree. After forty years of service he retired from Honeywell, formerly Allied...

Elsie Torvund Ahrend

Elsie Torvund Ahrend

Dec 29, 2015

Elsie Torvund Ahrend, 88, of Hopewell, formerly of Spotswood NJ, passed away on Tuesday December 29, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents; Ingvard and Martha Goss Torvund, and her husband; Capt. George F. Ahrend. Elsie was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church for 13 years where she was a member of the Allen Circle, prior to...

William Bill Draper

William Bill Draper

Dec 21, 2015

William E. "Bill" Draper, Jr. 83, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, December 21, 2015, after a period of declining health. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and two sisters. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Beverly; his daughter, Jill Brandon (James); granddaughter, Meredith Driskill, all of...

Jessica Melaine Daniel

Jessica Melaine Daniel

Dec 11, 2015

Jessica Melaine Daniel, 39, of Colonial Heights passed away on Friday, December 11, 2015. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert Tirpak. Jessica is survived by her mother, Teresa Daniel; maternal grandmother, Doris Shields; aunts, Judy Carlisle, Denise Randolph-Saluck; uncles, Bruce Jones (Faith), Brian Jones (Patti); cousins, Justin, Christopher, Wesley, Gregory and Jason. The family will receive friends...

Kenneth W. Quinn

Kenneth W. Quinn

Nov 28, 2015

QUINN, Kenneth Wayne, 56, of Salem went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 28, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Francis Augustus and Margaret Cicero Quinn and a brother, Stephen Quinn. Kenneth is survived by his siblings, Robert Quinn (Maureen), Francis Quinn (Sharon), Lillian Carlson (Doug), John Quinn, Michael Quinn (Bonnie), Mark Quinn; Special Caregiver,...

William Ralph Williams

William Ralph Williams

Nov 25, 2015

WILLIAMS, William "Ralph", 90, of Chester passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Henry and Ethel A. Dillard Williams; his sister, Edith Harden and a brother, James Thomas Williams. Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Courtney Williams; his daughter, Virginia Samko; granddaughters, Melissa Samko Muncy (Adam), Francy...

Dean Mcnew

Dean Mcnew

Nov 22, 2015

MCNEW, Dean Wade, 77, of Hopewell went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 22, 2015. He is survived by his loving daughters, Deana Harris and Tamera Davis; granddaughter, Tiffany Black; grandsons, Travis Chapell, Jr., Christopher Davis and Steven Davis; great granddaughter, Glorie Lynn Chapell, sister, Martha Hicks and a special niece, Leslie Burdette. Dean was a past member...

Ernie J. Cibula

Ernie J. Cibula

Nov 19, 2015

Ernest "Ernie" J. Cibula, Sr., 71, lifelong resident of Prince George, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 19, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, the late Emmett A. and Mary Skalsky Cibula. Ernie is survived by his devoted loving wife of 28 years, Sylvia Diane Marks Cibula; his daughters, Victoria Oldmixon (Scott) and Elizabeth...

David Wayne Humphrey

David Wayne Humphrey

Oct 31, 2015

David Wayne Humphrey, 38, of Prince George passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Tabitha Walker; parents-in-law, Janice Fuller and Robert Much; grandfather-in-law, Donald Matthews; extended family-in-law, Elizabeth Walker, Cindy Martin, James and Crystal Walker, Dudley, Jo, Amanda and Tony Matthews; David and Ashley Murphey, Eddie, Destiny, Brendon and Justin...

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