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Frank Thomas Ellis

Frank Thomas Ellis

Oct 29, 2015

Frank Thomas Ellis, 89, of Warrensville, S.C., formerly of Hopewell, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 29, 2015. He is reunited in death with his wife of 56 years, Mattie Catherine Hayes Ellis and his parents, Henry Bragg and Mable Barnett Ellis. Frank is survived by his sons, Nathan Thomas Ellis (Kathy) and Morris Van Ellis (JoAnn);...

Eddie J. Rafey

Eddie J. Rafey

Oct 28, 2015

Eddie James Rafey, 81, of Hopewell, Virginia passed peacefully on October 28, 2015 He was born to parents of Lebanese descent; Wacilla and Sam Rafey, and is predeceased by two children, Galeb and Amed, and a brother, Richard. Also preceding him are two brothers and a sister born to Wacilla and George Ameen; George, Ernest, and Edna. He will be...

Melva Helen Morris

Melva Helen Morris

Oct 27, 2015

MORRIS, Melva Helen, 98, of Lillington, N.C., formerly Hopewell, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October, 27, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles Thomas and Roberta Robinson Morris. Melva is survived by her brother, Jimmy Morris; her niece, Kay Thomas; numerous great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends. Melva was a teacher for Prince...

Betty Jane Rosser Lowder

Betty Jane Rosser Lowder

Oct 26, 2015

Betty Jane Rosser Lowder, 86, of Hopewell, passed away on Monday October 26, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore Evans and Mary Martha Denney Rosser and her husband Richard E. Lowder. Betty was employed by the Hopewell School System for many years prior to her retirement, was well known for her arts and crafts, loved traveling...

Frank Riley Baker

Frank Riley Baker

Oct 17, 2015

BAKER, Frank Riley, BCM Retired USN, 101, of Wakefield went to be with the Lord on the morning of Saturday, October 17, 2015. He is reunited in death with his loving wife of 72 years, Mary Elizabeth Hall Baker. Frank is survived by his sons, Dr. F. Russell Baker (Anita), Robert Richard Baker (Janice), Dennis Hall Baker (Amelia); his daughters,...

Imogene Nunn Bell

Imogene Nunn Bell

Oct 17, 2015

Imogene Nunn Bell, 86, of Prince George went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 17, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents, Phillip M. and Ethel Dickerson Nunn. Imogene is survived by her loving husband of nearly 60 years, Ronald Bell Sr.; her sons, David J. Bell (Ginna), Timothy Ray Bell (Mary) and Ronald Bell Jr....

Sylvia Wood

Sylvia Wood

Sep 30, 2015

WOOD, Sylvia "Susie" Estep, 77, of Hopewell went to be with the Lord on September, 30, 2015. She was the daughter of Frank and Ada Crockett Estep. Susie is preceded in death by her husband Earl Wood Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Sheliah Dovel (Ronnie); her son, Earl Wood Jr. (Lisa); grandchildren, Leslie and Michael Wood; and numerous...

Betty Jean Johnson

Betty Jean Johnson

Sep 28, 2015

Betty Jean Johnson, (Betty Roberts) 59, of Hopewell, passed away on September 28, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Betty was the daughter of the late Marvin W. and Maggie B. Roberts of McKenney, Va. She is survived by her beloved brother, Kenneth Roberts (Sheri). She was the devoted, loving wife of Robert L. Johnson. They began their married life...

Bernice Mae Vick Westerman

Bernice Mae Vick Westerman

Sep 27, 2015

Bernice Mae Vick Westerman, 90, of Burlington NC, formerly of Hopewell, passed away on Sunday September 27, 2015 with her daughter by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Westerman, Jr., parents, Luther B. and Gladys Taylor Vick, brothers; Raymond Vick, Samuel Vick, and Luther Vick, Jr. Bernice was a loving mother, wife, grandmother and...

David Carl Boyette

David Carl Boyette

Sep 17, 2015

BOYETTE, David Carl, 73, of Hopewell went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 17, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lucy Daniel and Walter W. Boyette. David is survived by his loving wife of several years, Dottie Watson Boyette; his two sons, Brian K. Boyette and Timothy D. Boyette; grandchildren, Brian Boyette II, Kayla Dawn...

Wanda Gail Greever

Wanda Gail Greever

Sep 11, 2015

Wanda Gail Greever, 63, of Prince George, passed away on Friday September 11, 2015 at her residence with her husband by her side. She was preceded in death by her mother Joyce Kidd Price. Wanda was employed as a nurse for many years and then went into the Mortgage business. She was married to her husband Glenn for over 11...

Mildred Perdue Huffman

Mildred Perdue Huffman

Sep 2, 2015

Mildred Perdue Huffman, 90, of Prince George, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 2, 2015. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Waymouth Huffman; her daughter, Regina Golding; her son, Wendell Huffman; three grandchildren; a great grandson; her sister, Rachel Mowbray and a host of numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mildred's passions included...

Joe Beverly

Joe Beverly

Aug 31, 2015

Joe Edwin Beverly, 75, of Prince George, formerly of Kentucky, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 31, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, the late Geneva Hobson and Miles Beverly. Joe is survived by his children, Keith Beverly, Tanya Jo Beverly and Timmy Beverly (Kim); their mother, Linda Beverly; his grandchildren, Timothy, Zachary, Grace...

Susan Margaret Cook Hobbs

Susan Margaret Cook Hobbs

Aug 30, 2015

Susan Margaret Cook Hobbs, 96, of Hopewell, died Sunday, August 30th at Superior Residency in Niceville, Florida. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents Harvey Benson and Jessie Bethea Cook of Lake City, SC. , Husband of 50 years James Jordon Hobbs, Sisters: Eugenia Cox Dunn, Josephine Wright, Jessie Lou (Lucy ) McDaniel, Brothers: Bethea and Vardell Cook, Nephews:...

Theresa Buchanan Shelton

Theresa Buchanan Shelton

Aug 18, 2015

Theresa B. Shelton, 86, a lifelong resident of Hopewell, Virginia, passed away at home on August 18, 2015 with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Cary Easley Shelton, Sr.; four brothers, Jack, James, Henry and Carl; two sisters, Lena and Margaret and a daughter-in-law, Betty-Jean. Theresa is survived by her...

Elsie Keller Shaver

Elsie Keller Shaver

Aug 12, 2015

ELSIE MAE KELLER SHAVER, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. She was the oldest child of J.J. and Texie Keller of Keysville, VA. A Charlotte County native, Elsie was born on July 29, 1931. As a young girl she loved caring for and riding her beautiful horse "Flash". Mrs. Shaver was musically talented...

Marie W. Stoupa

Marie W. Stoupa

Aug 10, 2015

Marie W. Stoupa, 91, of Prince George died in her sleep after a brief illness to be awakened by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born to Nathaniel "Ed" Wilson and Nellie Wilson of Littleton, N.C. on October 2, 1923. Marie was married to decorated WWII veteran, Roland Stoupa. She is survived by her three sons, Steve, Karl...

Harry Lee Meadows

Harry Lee Meadows

Aug 3, 2015

Harry Lee Meadows, 71, of Hopewell passed away on Sunday August 2, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Charlie and Lorena Meadows. Harry was an avid hunter and loved to fish even though his wife Shirley could catch more than he did. His greatest passion was working on antique automobiles. He loved his...

Billy Eugene Bailey

Billy Eugene Bailey

Jul 31, 2015

Billy Eugene Bailey, TSgt Retired USAF, 83, of Chester, passed away on Friday July 31, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas R. and Mary Vann Tysinger Bailey and his loving wife Gertrude. Billy served in the USAF as a Radar Operator from 1950 until 1975 retiring with the rank of TSgt after 22 years 10 months...

Christine Burnley

Christine Burnley

Jul 29, 2015

Christine M. Burnley, 98, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at Tyler's Retreat at Iron Bridge. She was born on December 9, 1916, in Edgecomb County, NC to the late John D. Moore and Lula W. Moore and was preceded in death by her husband, Richard M. Burnley, Sr. Christine was also preceded in death by her brothers, George...

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