J. M. WtE.KFEl.50N Fiimi-il .iMislwii-m. Yes, simply click Add a photo located underneath the main photo of the obituary then upload the photos/videos you wish to share. All rights reserved. ; nine grandchildren, Michael Brunelle, David Brunelle Jr. (Sarah), Cassandra McDowell, Haley Hartman (Blake), Cheyenne Dayton (Levi), Dustin Simpson (Mallory), Hilary Smith (Brandon), Devon Helmick (Kiersten), Destiny Helmick (Branson); six great-grandchildren, Makynley, Ashlyn, Olyvia, Jackson, Travis, TJ; and a special great-granddog (fur-baby), Quinn. Please stop by a glimpse "Our Gift 10 the Cornmunily H31 FJkrslie Avenue, Colonel Hel-Kt.s, VA 23R34 (804) 526-685 1 www.LT)U)i:iHiei"i tsle:hie"nre.L"t)in ARTHUR J. WILSON JR. Mr. Arthur James Wilson Jr., 82, of Petersburg, departed this life on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg. Left to cherish his memories: his loving daughter, Sylvia Newby (Terry) of Woodbridge, VA; granddaughter, Mahoghany Malden of Petersburg; grandsons, Te Quante Malden and Tavarea Malden of Woodbridge, VA; great-grandchildren, Kyrell Malden and Ki'Ari Malden-Scott of Petersburg; siblings, Rufus McNair of Petersburg, Margaret McNair of Hopewell, Eloise Stephens of Petersburg, Larry McNair (Alice) of Chesterfield, Patricia Hill (Wayne), of Petersburg, Jeffrey McNair of Petersburg, Tyrone McNair (Felicia) of Newport News, VA and Michael McNair (Lucille); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends to include very special friends, Thomas Branch and Butch Johnson of Petersburg. While in New York, Arthur lived and worked in various places there for most of his adult life. Karen Renee Adkins, God, in his infinite wisdom, saw fit to call Karen from life on earth to eternal life on Sunday, February 5, 2023. Memorials may be made to donors choice. He served two years in the Merchant Marines transporting cargo via water routes all over the world. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, an infant, Ray and William. He was a native of King and Queen County and a longtime resident Stephen Edward Dabney Jr., 72, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in honor of Gerald Jerome Oates to the Calvary United Methodist Church, P.O. Surviving is his loving wife of 23 years, Patricia Patty Mae Lofton Morton; one son, Matthew Funk (Kaelyn Taylor) of Petersburg; four daughters, Charlene Doman (Garrett Sites) of Moorefield, W.Va., Jessica Hinzman (Tick) of Petersburg, Jamie Martin of Petersburg and Kristy Swick (Michael) of Maysville, W.Va.; one brother, Chuck Morton (Kelli) of Westernport, Md. Kathleen S. Roomsburg, 92, of Moorefield, W.Va., passed away Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Grant Memorial Hospital, Petersburg. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. She attended Spirit of Life Church and was a member of Bible Missionary Church. He loved the solitude of the outdoors. Inurnment will be held in Potomac Memorial Gardens, mausoleum with military honors accorded by the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, American Legion Post #71 Oakland Honor Guard and VFW Post 10077 Honor Guard. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mr. Anthony J. Griffin please visit our,

Anthony J. Griffin, known in the two-wheel world as Creeper departed this life suddenly on Thursday January 5, 2023.


He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Mrs. Betty Jean Griffin of Dinwiddie, VA, Mother-in-Law -Emma Jean Branch of Richmond, VA. Paternal grandmother; Mrs. Mattie Griffin of Petersburg, VA, Maternal grandparents; Mr. & Mrs. William Whitmore, of Prince George, VA, Uncle Ernest Griffin, of Dinwiddie VA, and Godmother Iola Mallory, Dinwiddie, VA.


At an early age Anthony received Christ and was baptized at Little Zion Baptist Church, the same church he later married the love of his life. Joseph Ward Teter, 82, of Seneca Rocks, W.Va., passed from this life on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, at his home. Box 804, Franklin, WV 26807. Dr. Philip Williams, Officiant, Pastor of Royal Baptist Church Petersburg, VA. Interment to follow in the Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery Petersburg, VA 23803. **In lieu of flowers please make donations to The American Heart Association in the name of Anthony J. Griffin. Rheba loved spending time with her family and enjoyed watching her grandchildren excel. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information As our community is taking steps to deal with the coronavirus 0 Death ALBERTA. Claybon Collins, eulogist. "They never had a fight over anything," said Bruce Prince, who lives in the two-flat where the shooting occurred. A public viewing will be on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 from 9am to 8pm at the J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment-Petersburg, VA. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence 21400 Jackson St. S. Chesterfield, VA on the day of the service at 12:45pm. blandenterprisesinc.com. WebTucker Funerals and Cremations in Petersburg, VA provides funeral, memorial, aftercare, preplanning, and cremation services to our community and the surrounding Jake is survived by three sons, Ronnie (Anna) Ours, Ray (Evelyn) Ours and Randy (Gretchen) Ours, all of Petersburg; and Roy (Jenny) Ruddle of Franklin, W.Va., who was like a son to Jake; 12 grandchildren, Joshua Ours, Danielle Ours, Tamara Ours, Clifton Ours, Jonathan Davis, Devan Ours, Elizabeth Rohrbaugh, Cary Terri Ours, Lily Dayton, Hunter Heavener, Katie Ours and Thomas Ours; nine greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Mernie (Paul) Kimble and Arvella Zimmerer, both of Petersburg; three brothers, Ralph (Cornelia) Ours, Dale (Virginia) Ours and Olin (Carol) Ours all of Petersburg; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mary Lee Jefferson and Catherine M. Collins (Rev. Mr. Bernard Lewis McNair, 65, affectionately known as "Billy" of Petersburg, departed this life peacefully, Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Bon Secours-Southside Medical Center, Petersburg. **. Born Aug. 15, 1940, in Teterton, W.Va., he was a son of the late Zola Lee Teter and Ella Frances (Long) Teter. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Condolences to the family may be left at www.schaefferfuneralhome.com. Write your message of sympathy today. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Pauline May Polly (Smith) Oates; two brothers, Olin Richard Oates Jr. and Joseph Keith Oates; two sisters, Phyllis Dale Smith and Norma Beverly Lee; and his son-in-law, Charles H. Hartman. Interment will follow in Dinwiddie Memorial Park, Dinwiddie.  Public Visitation will be held 12-7pm, Friday, January 13, 2023 at the funeral home.  Family is asked to assemble at the funeral home on the day of the service at 11:30am.   For more information, call us at (804) 732-7841. 


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. Kela L. Glenn, best known as KeKe, 39, of South Chesterfield Virginia was born on March 28, 1983 to mother Judith Nash (Glenn) in Orangeburg, Kela L. Glenn, best known as KeKe, 39, of South Chesterfield Virginia was born on March 28, 1983 to mother Judith Nash (Glenn) in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Deaconess Frances Elizabeth Ragsdale Hicks (affectionately known as Aunt Frances), formerly of 19614 Manson Church Road, McKenney, Virginia November 23, 1930 - February 5, 2023 Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. To cherish his fond memories are his loving and devoted parents, John F. Roberts Jr. of Dinwiddie, VA and Nadine Bland Roberts of S. Chesterfield, VA. Also to cherish his memories are his handsome sons, Nyheem Roberts, Raheem Roberts, Jaheem Roberts, Jaquan Roberts, Johntae and Jamaury Jones; his beautiful daughters, Jaliah Roberts, Laniyah Roberts, Shaianah Roberts, Jayanna Roberts, Zoey Roberts, and Deriona Gill, siblings; loving and devoted sisters, his heart beat, Chante Roberts of S Chesterfield, VA ; his dedicated diva, Felicia Richardson (Calvin) of Dinwiddie, VA; his keeping it real, Keonni Bethune of Petersburg, VA; and his ride or die, JohnDrea Roberts of Dinwiddie, VA; two devoted ride or die brothers, Carlos Haskins (Arquesia) and Johnathan Butcher, all of Petersburg, VA; aunts, one very devoted, Rev. "If they had a bag of chips, they shared it. He also was preceded in death by two brothers, Lyle William Spunk Heavener and Frederick Thomas Freddie Heavener; one brother-in-law, Ron Keplinger; and one nephew, Jeff Clyde Spiker. She was preceded in death by her spouse, Deacon Sim Williams; father, James Blanding; mother, Sarah Blanding; brothers, Curtis Blanding, Leroy Blanding, Hampton Blanding, Ulysses Blanding, Paul Blanding, Steven Blanding, and Elijah Blanding; sisters, Edith Pope, Alease Jones, Grace Pope, and Minnie Dean Jones. Please keep the Family in Prayer. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Helen E. Leatherman; one daughter, Karen Heavner; two brothers, Bobby Leatherman and wife, Judy and Donnie Leatherman and wife, Juanita; one sister, Peggy Bishop and husband, Bob; two stepdaughters; four stepsons; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; 21 stepgrandchildren; numerous stepgreat-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Heavener was a 1971 graduate of Fort Ashby High School and was employed with the Mineral County Board of Education for 37 years, retiring as superintendent custodian. As a teacher, she made sure to take extra time with those students that she believed had unlocked potential. Funeral services were Monday morning, Feb. 20, at the Moorefield Church of God, 223 South Elm Street, Moorefield, with Pastor Doug Bowers officiating. He was a member of the Mount Zion Church, Knobley Road, Keyser. Would you like to offer Anthony J. Griffins loved ones a condolence message? He attended Moorefi eld Church of God. Chapel of Bland Funeral Home 137 Harrison St, Petersburg, VA 23803. Homegoing service will be held 11 A. M., Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the Chapel of Bland Funeral Home, 137 Harrison St., Petersburg, VA., 23803. There are no events scheduled. WebVirginia obituaries and death notices, 1985 to 2023. Find your ancestry info and recent death notices for relatives and friends. Every life deserves a special time of honoring and celebrating. She was born August Mary Elizabeth Blakely nee Swengros, age 93, passed away peacefully at her home, February 5th 2023 amongst family and loved ones. League Back to school safety fair COLONIAL HEIGHTS Dunlop House Assisted Living Facility and Specialized Dementia Care, 235 Dunlop Farms Blvd., will sponsor a back to school safety fair from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday Learn about different safety tips from speakers who will talk about topics such as internet and backpack safety while your children play Wii games There will be a free gift bag of school supplies for each child. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. today (Tuesday, Feb. 28) at the Rig Assembly of God Church with Pastor Brad Taylor officiant. Those who wish to remember David in a special way may make memorials to the family, c/o Regina Weatherholtz, 114 Mountain View Street, Petersburg, WV 26847. Rheba Louise Helmick, age 75, of Onego, W.Va., passed away on Monday, Feb. 13, at Sentara RMH in Harrisonburg, Va. Born May 8, 1947, in Onego, she was the daughter of the late Grover and Ruth (Turner) Long. Fisher Funeral Home, Inc. is proud to offer our families the finest in cremation and burial products. Box 215, Franklin, WV 26807. He enjoyed spending time with family and riding his motorcycle, as an independent rider. Woodstock. The funeral arrangements for Mrs. Lossie M. Williams have been entrusted to the caring professionals of Bland funeral Homes, 137 Harrison St., Petersburg, VA, 23803 (804) 732-7841. Funeral services were Feb. 17 at the Basagic Funeral Home chapel, Franklin, with Pastor Daniel Ewald, Pastor Sam Harper, and Pastor Brian Hipp officiating. She married James Vance in 1958, and worked as a waitress in a few Petersburg eateries. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of She will also be missed dearly by her roommate, Mary Ruffin, and the staff of Envoy of Lawrencev-ille, who provided her with comfort, love and excellent care the past two and a half years. Twila Alberta Kimble, 88, of Pendleton Manor, formerly of Petersburg, died Sunday, Feb.19. Yes, simply like this page on facebook or search Obituary in Petersburg on facebook. He was born in Petersburg on April 8, 1960 to Weldon and Joan Peterson.