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Ernest James Bruce

Ernest James Bruce

Feb 25, 2019

On February 25, 2019, Ernest Bruce was called to his eternal home. Born April 15, 1919, Ernest was the oldest child born to the late Robert H. and Rosa L. Bruce.

Ernest attended Hollywood School in Kents Store, VA. Being that there were no high schools in the area for blacks at the time, Ernest completed his...

Constance Annette Johnson

Constance Annette Johnson

Feb 22, 2019

It's with sincere regret that D. D. Watson Mortician announce the passing of Ms. Constance "Connie " Johnson, 50, of Louisa, on Friday, February 22,2019 at UVA Medical Center.

No services are being planned at this time.

Rena Elizabeth Garland

Rena Elizabeth Garland

Feb 13, 2019

One of the most difficult things to deal with in life is the death of a loved one.  God's Holy Words inform us that no man knows the day or the hour, so we have to live each day holy and preparing for our departure.  The Bible tells us that our citizenship is in Heaven, and from it we await...

Alma Price

Alma Price

Feb 10, 2019

Alma Price, 81 of Louisa, VA, widow of Willard M. Price Jr.  departed this life on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at The Laurels of Charlottesville.

She was born December 15, 1937 to the late Arsey and Gertie Price of Louisa, VA.  She was also preceded in death by seven brothers and one sister. ...

Paul Cheyenne Crawford

Paul Cheyenne Crawford

Feb 9, 2019

Paul Cheyenne Crawford departed this life on February 9, 2019.  He was born October 7, 1997 to Amanda L. Crawford and Robert L. Johnson, III.

Paul was preceded in death by his grandparents, Brenda J. Shelton and Stanley Paulemus Crawford.

He attended and graduated from Louisa High School in 2016.  Paul was a hardworking young...

Adrene Lois Rivera

Adrene Lois Rivera

Feb 4, 2019

Adrene Lois Jefferson Rivera, 81, passed away after a long battle with conic illness on February 4, 2019 at Trinity Care Center in Round Rock, Texas.  She was the daughter of the late Oscar and Clara Bell Smith Jefferson, one of the nine children they were blessed to have.

For 81 years, she lived a blessed life...

Melvin Odell Jackson, Sr.

Melvin Odell Jackson, Sr.

Jan 27, 2019

Melvin Odell Jackson, Sr., 85 of Mineral, Virginia died on Sunday, January 27, 2019, at the descendant's residence in Mineral, Virginia. He was the husband of the late Nannie Viola Trevant Jackson.

He attended Louisa County Public Schools.

He was a Veteran served as a SP4 E-4 in the Army from 1955 until 1958.

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Elisha Alexander Parker, Jr.

Elisha Alexander Parker, Jr.

Jan 24, 2019

On Thursday, January 24, 2019, Elisha Alexander Parker, Jr., affectionately known as 'Lil Elisha, was called home to be with our Lord and Savior. Although our hearts are saddened and heavy, we concur that God only takes the best.

Elisha, was born on March 23, 1977 to his parents Elisha Parker Sr. and Rose Mary Thomasson. He...

Nannie Ruth Bates

Nannie Ruth Bates

Jan 24, 2019

Nannie Ruth Gordon Johnson Bates, the only daughter of six children born to the late Collie and Louise Cook Johnson entered into eternal rest peacefully at her home in Mineral, Virginia on Thursday, January 24, 2019. She was with us for 86 years, born on March 28, 1932 in Cuckoo, Virginia . At an early age, she accepted Jesus Christ...

Emma Catherine Burgess

Emma Catherine Burgess

Jan 20, 2019

Emma Catherine Burruss Burgess, 74, departed this earthly life on January 20, 2019 at the University of Virginia Medical Center. She was born on August 27, 1944 to the late Linwood Burruss and Sadie Johnson Burruss. Emma was known to many as "Peter" and will truly be missed.

Her parents Linwood and Sadie Johnson Burruss preceded her...

Robert Richard Cooke

Robert Richard Cooke

Jan 15, 2019

Robert Richard Cooke, (Richard) of Columbia, Virginia, departed this life at the University of Virginia Hospital on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at the age of 71.  Richard leaves to cherish his memory his wife of fifty years, Patricia J. Cooke.  From this union he leaves four children, Tracy, Iris, Kerry, and Gregory Cooke.

Funeral Services will be...

Elsie Mae Jackson

Elsie Mae Jackson

Jan 14, 2019

On Monday, January 14, 2019, Elsie Mae Jackson , age, 77 was called home to be with the Lord.

Elsie was born October 6, 1941 in Louisa, VA. At an early age, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. She a member of the Mt. Garland Baptist Church and served on the Deaconess...

Bernadette Renee Oliver

Bernadette Renee Oliver

Jan 9, 2019

Bernadette Oliver slipped peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at Prince George County Community Hospital, after a lengthy illness. "Bernie", as many called her, was born on leap year, February 29, 1948, to the late Walter Studevent and Marguerite Thurston Studevent.  Her brother, Walter Clayton Studevent (Junior), also preceded her in death. She was united in...

Frank James Hartridge, Sr.

Frank James Hartridge, Sr.

Dec 14, 2018

Early Friday, December 14, 2018,The Lord in His infinite wisdom and love called to His presence Frank James Hartridge Sr. "Franky" was born to the late James Edward Hartridge Jr. and the beloved Louise  B. Grady On October 20, 1952. Frank was educated in the public of Washington D.C..He was known as a skilled fresh meat cutter. His Favorite hobbies...

Rev. Arthur Samuel Scales

Rev. Arthur Samuel Scales

Dec 2, 2018

Reverend Arthur Samuel "Sam" Scales, 80, entered eternal peace on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA. Sam was born in Rockingham County, NC on August 23, 1938 to the late Salem Clark Scales and Minnie Galloway Scales.

Sam grew up in Eden, NC and attended Morehead High School where he proved...

Alreatha Williams Butler

Alreatha Williams Butler

Nov 17, 2018

On November 17, 2018, Alreatha Coriene Williams Butler entered eternal rest with our Lord and Saviour.  She was born on March 9, 1946 in Philadelphia PA, to the late Howard Williams and Frances King Williams.  In addition to her Parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Butler, two sisters, Gloria Ann and Mamie (June) Williams, and...

Pastor Peggy Novello Brice

Pastor Peggy Novello Brice

Nov 16, 2018

Some things in life are impossible for mankind to fully understand. No matter how long God has entrusted our loved ones here on earth, their sudden departure is hard to understand. We must accept God's will and abide by his holy words. The bible tells us that to be absent from the body, is to be present with the...

Thelma Louise Hunter

Thelma Louise Hunter

Nov 15, 2018

Thelma Louise Hunter, fondly loved and known as 'LuLu' was born on August 25, 1957, the daughter of the late John William Houchens and Alberta Hunter-Houchens in Louisa County, Virginia.

On the morning of November 15, 2018 Thelma slipped from time as we know it and entered into eternity.

Thelma attended public schools in Louisa...

Vergie Mckinley Shelton

Vergie Mckinley Shelton

Nov 13, 2018

Vergie McKinley Shelton, Sr. son of the late Charlie O. and Emma L. Shelton was born March 15, 1934. God called him home on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. He was preceded in death by his son, Conrad Shelton, his grandson, Dustin Shelton, his siblings: Catherine Shelton, Shirley Smith, Oscar, Clarence, Woodrow and Joseph Shelton.

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Ricky Darnell Hunter

Ricky Darnell Hunter

Nov 12, 2018

Ricky Darnell Hunter was born on May 19, 1960 in Louisa County, Virginia.  He was the son of the late George Hunter and Mary Hunter.

Ricky attended the public schools of Louisa County and was employed as a landscaper.   He loved Chips-Ahoy cookies (in the blue package), fried chicken and shrimp.  He was an avid Chicago Bulls...

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