Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

Nov 1, 2018

James (Sonny) Edward Talley, Jr. departed this life on November 1, 2018 surrounded by family and friends at UVA Medical Center, Charlottesville, Virginia. James was born November 13, 1961 at UVA Medical Center, Charlottesville, Virginia to Nora Talley and the late James E. Talley, Sr.  James accepted the Lord Jesus Christ at an early age, then was baptized and joined...

Oct 29, 2018

Melvin C. Hayden, 59 of Louisa, VA departed this life on Monday, October 29, 2018 to be with the Lord.

He was born April 8 th , 1959 to the late McArthur and Veanetta Hayden.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Samuel Hayden.

He graduated from Goochland High School and was employed...

Oct 1, 2018

A Time to Be Born

George Washington Harris, Sr., was born on July 4, 1927 in Louisa County Virginia to the late Deacon Charlie S. and Deaconess Jane Brooks Harris.

A Time to Build

He received his education in the Louisa County Public School System. He retired from the County of Henrico after...

Sep 25, 2018

Annie Price Johnson, 83, of Kents Store, widow of Jimmie B. Johnson, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 in the comfort of her home. She was born August 13, 1935 to the late Temple and Myrtle T. Price. Her brother, Francis Price also preceded her in death. She was the beloved mother of Percy (Denise) Johnson, June (Calvin)...

Sep 21, 2018

Henry Anderson Jones of Louisa departed from our presence and entered into eternal rest on Friday Sept 21, 2018 at his home.

Henry was born June 25, 1950 to the late Dorothy Jones-Burruss and the late Preston Lee Locker. He was preceded in death by his Mother Dorothy Jones Burruss and Preston Lee Locker, devoted step father...

Sep 16, 2018

Reginald "Transmission Magician" Jerome Brunson, 74, passed away September 16, 2018, at the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, VA.  He was born June 13, 1944 to the late Edward J. Brunson and Nettie Foster Brunson-Bell, in Philadelphia. PA. Reginald was the second of five children, preceded in death by his sister Joyce Garrison and brother Ronald...

Sep 8, 2018

Charles F. Holland, known to his family and friends as "Ricky" departed this life on September 8, 2018. Ricky was born March 16, 1953 to the late Broaudus and Treatie Holland.

Ricky was a graduate of Louisa County High School and soon after graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served in the administrative capacity at...

Aug 28, 2018

Andrew Cornelius Harris, 83, son of the late Deacon Charlie S. and Deaconess Jane Brooks Harris, was born February 10, 1935 and transitioned to eternal life on Tuesday, August 28, 2018.  His wife of 50 years, Laura Hooker Harris, preceded him in death.  Andrew was also preceded in death by his brothers James, Sidney, Frank, John Eric and Joseph;...

Aug 21, 2018

Earl Monroe Holland passed away peacefully at his home in Palmyra, Virginia on Tuesday, August 21, 2018.  He was born May 31, 1937 to the late William Henry and Vivian Marie Holland.

Earl was employed with the Wilson Trucking Company for 32 years...