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James Edward Sordelett

James Edward Sordelett

Apr 14, 2012

James Edward Sordelett, Jr., age 68, of Hopewell, died April 14, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Edward and Dorothy Karnes Sordelett. He is survived by his brother, Allan K. Sordelett, of Richmond; and sister, Martha Sordelett, of Ashville, NC. The family will receive friends at Memorial Funeral Home, Gould Chapel, 214 N. 6th Avenue, Hopewell,...

Judy Price Treaster

Judy Price Treaster

Apr 9, 2012

Judy Price Treaster, 63, of Hopewell passed away Monday, April 9, 2012 in the Retreat Hospital. Judy was preceded in death by her father, Calvin "Mike" Michael and was a member of the Opti-Mrs Club. She is survived by her husband, Clair E. "Junie" Treaster, Jr, a daughter, Tracy Cochran (Glen), granddaughter, Kassie Cochran, grandson, Michael Cochran, brother, Durwood Michael...

Wilburn Woodcock

Wilburn Woodcock

Apr 5, 2012

Wilburn "Billy" Leroy Woodcock, 87, of Hopewell passed away Thursday, April 5, 2012 at his home. Mr. Woodcock was preceded in death by his parents, Wortha Raymond and Bertha Martin Woodcock, a brother, Wortha Kenneth Woodcock and a sister, Frances Rudolph. Billy was a U.S. veteran serving in the Navy and Marines, a member of the VFW Post 637, Hopewell...

Elfriede Elisabeth Jackson

Elfriede Elisabeth Jackson

Apr 4, 2012

Elfriede Elisabeth Jackson, 87, born in Gumbsweiler, Germany, but resided in Hopewell passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Jackson was a waitress at the Ft. Lee Officers Club for seventeen years and received a certificate of appreciation from the U.S. Army. She is survived by her husband, James Jackson, seven daughters, Edith Love (Therman), Inge Ham,...

R. Elizabeth Mccracken

R. Elizabeth Mccracken

Apr 1, 2012

R. Elizabeth "Meme" McCracken, 73, of Hopewell, went to be with the Lord Sunday, April 1, 2012 in John Randolph Medical Center. Mrs. McCracken was preceded in death by her father, Russell Irving Nunn, her mother, Lorraine Thompson Lambert, a sister, Louella Robinette and her brother, Bernard Nunn. She is survived by her husband, Robert Holland McCracken, two daughters, Donna...

Lewis Horton Stevenson

Lewis Horton Stevenson

Mar 23, 2012

Lewis Horton Stevenson, 80, of Hopewell passed away Friday, March 23, 2012 in the Colonial Heights Health Care Center. Lewis was a U.S. Navy veteran, a member of the Hopewell American Legion Post 146, Hopewell VFW Post 637, a lifelong member of the Hopewell Moose Lodge, a former member of the Prince George Masonic Lodge 115 and a retired pipefitter...

Joseph Alcidees Vivas

Joseph Alcidees Vivas

Mar 19, 2012

Joseph Alcidees Vivas, 93, of Chester passed away Monday, March 19, 2012 in the John Randolph Medical Center. Mr. Vivas was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Mason Vivas, parents, Eliseo A. and Frances Purdie Vivas, three brothers, Eliseo A. Vivas, Jr., Philip M. Vivas and Richard G. Vivas, three sisters, Judith V. Vivas, Mary V. Davanzo and Frances...

Carolyn Oakley Lawson

Carolyn Oakley Lawson

Mar 12, 2012

Carolyn Oakley Lawson, 68, of Prince George passed away Monday, March 12, 2012 at her home. Mrs. Lawson was a volunteer for the Crater Community Hospice. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth H. Lawson, three sons, Jeffrey, Michael and Mark Bartlett, a brother, Ronald Oakley and six grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted 2:00 pm Friday, March 16,...

Carol Elizabeth Melton

Carol Elizabeth Melton

Mar 7, 2012

Carol Elizabeth Melton, 80, of Hopewell passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2012 in St. Francis Medical Center. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Obie Fred and Mildred Totty Kelley. Mrs. Melton was a member of the First Baptist Church, she enjoyed gardening and fishing for flounder with her husband on the Eastern Shore. She is survived by her...

Gysgt Ronald Lee Napper

Gysgt Ronald Lee Napper

Mar 4, 2012

Ronald L. Napper, Sr., 49, departed this life at MCV Medical Center on March 4, 2012. Ronald was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles and Clara Napper. He leaves behind a wife, Sharon F. Napper, six sons, James Napper, Ronald L. Napper, Jr., Anthony Napper, Jon Napper, Carlos Rivera, Darian Clover, two daughters, Cheetara Napper and Autumn Napper, four...

Milton Franklin Casey

Milton Franklin Casey

Mar 2, 2012

Milton "Mickey" F. Casey, 80, of Hopewell passed away Friday, March 2, 2012 at his home. Mr. Casey was preceded in death by his wife, Betty S. Casey. Mickey was a beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and a friend to everyone he met, an avid fisherman, a U.S. Navy veteran serving during the Korean War, a member of the Hopewell...

Norman Gerald Ellis

Norman Gerald Ellis

Feb 27, 2012

Norman "Jerry" Gerald Ellis, 74, of Hopewell passed away Monday, February 27, 2012 in the Medical College of Virginia. Jerry was a U.S. veteran serving in the Air National Guard during the Korean War and a member of the Prince George Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Peggy C. Ellis, a son, Jay N. Ellis and wife, Beverly,...

Hurley Mack Slusser

Hurley Mack Slusser

Feb 24, 2012

Hurley Mack Slusser, 86, of Hopewell passed away Friday, February 24, 2012 at his home. Mr. Slusser was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Bessie Nicely Slusser and a grandson,, Earl Thomas "Bubba" Newton. Mack was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in WWII and attended Broadway Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy G. Slusser, a...

Francis Edward Moroney

Francis Edward Moroney

Feb 20, 2012

Francis Edward Moroney, 64, of Colonial Heights passed away Monday, February 20, 2012 in John Randolph Medical Center. Mr. Moroney was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Evans Moroney, his parents, Edward V. and Julia Shields Moroney. He is survived by his daughter, Tamara "Tammy" Arnold, three grandchildren, Rachel, Katelyn and Sydney Arnold, a special friend, Edna Hepler, and...

Frederick Conrad Ulmer

Frederick Conrad Ulmer

Feb 17, 2012

Frederick C. Ulmer Jr., PhD, Commander, U.S.N., Retired, went to be with the Lord on February 17, 2012, at his home at Jordan on the James in Prince George County, Virginia. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 3, 1924, to the late Frederick C. and Elsie Mitchell Ulmer. Dr. Ulmer received his Bachelor of Science and Master's degrees...

Bertha Tyus

Bertha Tyus

Feb 14, 2012

Bertha "Bea" Virginia Tyus, 77, of Petersburg passed away February 14, 2012. She was preceded in death by her Daughter, Donna Lipes; a Grand Daughter Jackie Webb; and a Great Grandson Gavin McPeak. She is survived by her sons, T. J. Tyus (Julie), of Prince George, Sam Tyus (Cindy), of Roanoke, Michael Tyus (Patty), of Hopewell; Daughters, Gail Kostro (Nick)...

Frank Otis Browder

Frank Otis Browder

Feb 11, 2012

Mr. Browder was born on November 18, 1942 and passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2012. Mr. Browder was a resident of Hopewell, Virginia at the time of passing.

Le'Shay Fay Yates

Le'Shay Fay Yates

Feb 6, 2012

Le'Shay Fay Yates, 2, of Petersburg passed away Monday, February 6, 2012 at her home. She is survived by her parents, Claude Cecil Yates and Wendy Petree, a brother, Keshawn Yates, maternal grandmother, Ruth "Sandy" Addison also numerous aunts and uncles. A graveside service will be conducted 12:00 noon, Thursday, February 9, 2012 in the Bermuda Memorial Park with Pastor...

Johnny Benton Reynolds

Johnny Benton Reynolds

Feb 2, 2012

Johnny Benton Reynolds of Hopewell, VA went to be with the Lord and Savior on February 2, 2012, peacefully at his home surrounded by family. He was born on September 2, 1928 to the late Oyma K. and Rosa Clark Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds was preceded in death by is great granddaughter, Amber Paige Smith and great grandson, Brandon Gene Parker....

Roy Michael Baker

Roy Michael Baker

Jan 28, 2012

Roy Michael Baker, 67, of Hopewell passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012 at his home. Roy was a twenty year retired SGT serving in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Sandy Baker, a son, Mike Oliver, step-daughter, Paula Lambert, two sisters, Pat Skalman and Sharon Baker, a brother, Robert Baker, three grandchildren, Savannah Oliver, Ethan McCallister and...

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