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Paul Richard Nicholson

Paul Richard Nicholson

Dec 29, 2017

Paul R. Nicholson, Sr., of Hopewell departed for his heavenly journey on December 29, 2017. He was born April 13, 1930 in Criglersville in Madison County, VA. Paul was a retired sheriff of the city of Hopewell. He had 39 years of experience in law enforcement, beginning in 1954 with the police department in Fredericksburg, VA. Paul was employed by...

Dorothy Marie Wray

Dorothy Marie Wray

Dec 22, 2017

Dorothy "Dottie" Marie Jenkins Wray lost her battle with COPD on Friday, December 22, 2017 at VCU Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born on August 14, 1952 to the late Thelma May Rickman and Fred Alfred Jenkins in Petersburg, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her mother and father Thelma and Fred Jenkins and her brother,...

Deanna Lynn Rickman

Deanna Lynn Rickman

Dec 21, 2017

DeAnna (De) Lynn Rickman, 56, of Chester, went to be with The Lord Thursday, December 21, 2017. Born November 2, 1961 in Rochester, Pa. she was the wife of Richie Rickman, and loving mother to Morgan, Madelynn and Mellissa. Her father, Bobby Gene Morgan, was waiting for her, with open arms and yellow roses. In addition to her husband and...

Arthur Roland Caisse

Arthur Roland Caisse

Dec 17, 2017

Arthur Roland Caisse, 89, of Enon went to be with The Lord on Sunday, December, 17, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Lillian Garant Caisse; brothers, Raymond Caisse and Leo Caisse and is reunited in glory with his loving wife of 57 years, Theresa Marie Caisse. He is survived by his sons, Michael Caisse (Rachel)...

Helen Warren

Helen Warren

Dec 15, 2017

Helen Mason Warren, 92, of Hopewell went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 15, 2017. She is the daughter of Walter and Grace Ferrell Mason and is preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, William Lee Warren and two sons, Terry Lee Warren and Walter "Billy" Warren. Helen is survived by her sons, Robert W....

Linda Howell Mathis

Linda Howell Mathis

Dec 1, 2017

Linda Howell Mathis, 88, of Hopewell went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 1, 2017. She is predeceased by her parents, Thomas Clyde and Viola Vann Howell; step father, Herbert Pete Saunders and her beloved husband of over 60 years, Marvin L. Mathis. Linda is survived by her sons, Gary Mathis (Pat) and Keith Mathis (Sherry); her daughter,...

Ronald O. Bell

Ronald O. Bell

Nov 17, 2017

Ronald O. Bell, 83, of Prince George went to be with The Lord on Friday, November 17, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mike R. and Fannie Rose Bell and is his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Imogene Nunn Bell. He is survived by his sons, David J. Bell (Ginna), Timothy Ray Bell (Mary) and Ronald...

Alice Browder Walker

Alice Browder Walker

Oct 29, 2017

Alice Browder Walker, 103, formerly of Hopewell, Virginia, died October 29, 2017. Born March 28, 1914, to the late John Thomas and Eva Browder of Petersburg, VA. Alice was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Owen S. Walker. A resident of Hopewell for 64 years before she moved to Woodbridge, VA, residing with her daughter and son-in-law....

Peggy Belton Young

Peggy Belton Young

Oct 20, 2017

Peggy Belton Young, 72, of Disputanta passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, the late Jesse and Arbutus Webb Belton; a son, Jerry L. Young; brother, Jesse Belton, Jr and sister, Mary Belton Smith. She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 55 years, Ronald George Young, Jr.; her sons, Richard...

Robert Richardson Emory

Robert Richardson Emory

Oct 3, 2017

On October 3, 2017, Robert Richardson Emory, Sr. died peacefully surrounded by his family's love in his apartment at McCarthy Court, New Bern, NC. He was born in Surry County, VA on October 6, 1920 and lived there until he left to attend Randolph Macon College in Ashland, VA where he earned a B.S in Chemistry. After college he moved...

Margie G Cole

Margie G Cole

Sep 3, 2017

Margie Gardner Cole, 85, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roland and Sallie Harris Joyner; son, Johnny Jr; sisters, Mary Warren and Dorothy Freeman; brother, James Joyner and her loving husband of over 60 years, Stancil Cole. Margie is survived by her children, Patricia Hilliker, Beverly Smith (Bob), Butch Cole (Sue),...

Charles Allan Bradley

Charles Allan Bradley

Aug 27, 2017

Charles Allan Bradley, 74, of Hopewell went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 27, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Jewel Neace Bradley; a brother, David Bradley and an infant sister, Nancy Bradley. Charles is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Ethel Bradley; sons, Charles "Allan" Bradley, Jr. (Sharon) and Brian...

John Wesley Powell

John Wesley Powell

Aug 17, 2017

John Wesley Powell, 77, of Hopewell went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 17, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents the late Hubert and Rosa Asycue Powell. John is survived by his sons, Wesley Powell and John G. Powell; sister, Elizabeth Greene; brother, Hubert Powell and several extended family members and friends. John worked for...

Wilson Gene Thompson

Wilson Gene Thompson

Aug 10, 2017

Wilson "Gene" Thompson, Sr., 81, of Prince George passed away on Thursday, August, 10, 2017 at his residence surrounded by the loving presence of his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Forrest Eugene and Nancy Kay Thompson and his loving wife of 57 years, Velma Ann Thompson. He is survived by his son, W. "Bubba" Thompson, Jr....

Robin Joy Harlow

Robin Joy Harlow

Aug 2, 2017

Robin Joy Harlow, 63, of Colonial Heights passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, John Elliotte Harlow, Sr. and Flossie Fishel Harlow; her step-mother, Esther Henderson and a sister, Marie H. Bell. Robin is survived by her son, Brandon Leigh Harlow; four furry grand babies; her sister, Loretta H. Moneymaker and husband,...

James Emmett Williams

James Emmett Williams

Jul 28, 2017

James Emmett Williams, 69, of Prince George passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017. He is preceded in death by his mother, Violet Johnson Williams. He is survived by his daughter, Tracey Williams Hearington and husband, Joe; his son, Jay Williams; grandchildren, Maelee Hearington, Emma Hearington, Brooke Pritchett; great grandchild, Briley; father, James Hargrave Williams; sister, Patsy Williams Giaras and...

Frances Markham Brinkley

Frances Markham Brinkley

Jul 24, 2017

FRANCES MARKHAM BRINKLEY, 94, OF HOPEWELL, WIFE OF THE LATE REV. RICHARD L. BRINKLEY, SR. BECAME AN ANGEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ON MONDAY, JULY 24, 2017. SHE WAS BORN IN BEDFORD COUNTY TO THE LATE CHRISTOPHER C. MARKHAM, SR. AND LOVEDAY GLADYS MARKHAM ON MARCH 17, 1923. SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER SISTERS, MARY ALICE COOK,...

James Bobby Taylor

James Bobby Taylor

Jul 18, 2017

James L. "Bobby" Taylor, Sr., 79, of Hopewell became an angel of the Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. Bobby was born in Bedford County to James Loving Taylor and Alma Leigh Lewis on September 29, 1937. He was preceded in death by both parents and an infant daughter, Terry Lynn Taylor. He is survived by his loving...

Frances Emory

Frances Emory

Jul 6, 2017

Frances Parker Emory On July 6, 2017, Frances Parker Emory died peacefully surrounded by her family's love at Carolina East Medical Center. She was born in Hopewell, VA, February 27, 1926 and lived there most of her life. Frances and her husband Bob moved four years ago to McCarthy Court, New Bern, NC to be closer to family. She was...

Sandra Maxine Myers

Sandra Maxine Myers

Jul 5, 2017

Sandra Maxine Myers, 75, of Petersburg went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Marion and Cora Mae Smith Sturkey and a brother, Fenneson Wayne Sturkey, Sr. Sandy is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, George Henry Myers, Sr.; her daughters, Wanda Cherubini (Charles Sr.), Betty Myers-Knight,...

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