Jun 28, 2026

CORNELL LEE MASSENBURG, 67, entered eternal rest on June 28, 2026, at his home in Petersburg, Virginia. Cornell was born on June 16, 1959, in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, to Haywood and Virginia Jones Massenburg, the eighth of nine children.

He was preceded in death by both his parents and sisters: Jennifer Octavia, Sharmane, Lucille McWilliams (the...

Feb 6, 2026

In His infinite wisdom, God called His daughter, Lettie Ann Crawley, home to rest on Friday, February 6, 2026. Born on April 1, 1957, in Amelia County, Virginia, Lettie was the daughter of the late Johnny and Lizzy Crawley.

Lettie was a woman of profound faith and a true warrior. Diagnosed with sickle cell anemia as a...

Oct 11, 2025

On Saturday October 11,2025, Dianne Taylor our beloved Sister, Aunt, Great Aunt, Cousin and Friend was called home into God's Holy Arms at Bon Secours Hospital in Petersburg,  Virginia.

A Celebration of life will be 1:00pm Friday, October 17, 2025 at Galilee Baptist Church, 12393 Lee Avenue, Stony Creek, VA,  Rev. Dr. Ronnie Franklin,  Pastor and Eulogist....

Sep 28, 2025

Willie Andrew Davis Sr., 87, of Stony Creek, Virginia, entered into his eternal rest on September 28, 2025. Born on November 8, 1937, to the late James Henry Davis and the late Minerva "Boose" Davis, Willie's life was a profound testament to faith, family, and hard work.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Minerva Davis;...

Jul 31, 2025

Lawrence Allen Wimbish Jr., formerly of Washington Park, Virginia, left behind two daughters, Deirdre Wimbish-Wiggins (one son-in-law, William Wiggins V) and Natasha Gray; one son. Lamarr Wimbish; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, four brothers, two sisters and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Lawrence was a loving and well-loved. He will surely be missed...

Jun 22, 2025

With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to Tara Finchum of Atlantic City, New Jersey. A devoted mother, wife, grandmother, cherished friend, and beautiful soul, who passed away on June 22, 2025 at the age of 41.

She lived a life full of love, compassion, and joy. Tara was the heart of our family, always putting others before...

Mar 9, 2025

Mrs. Lorine Owens Ruffin 86, of 9362 Sussex Drive, Stony Creek,  Virginia entered eternal rest Sunday, March 9, 2025.  Lorine was born August 12, 1938 to the late Bertha Parham and Seaburg Moore.

Lorine was married to Clifton Owens for 36 years, and to this union  they raised three sons, Keith, DeMond and Ryan.

Lorine...

Feb 6, 2025

Glenn Dale Jackson Jr. (DJ), 32, of 807 Brevard Dr., Albemarle, NC entered eternal rest on February 6, 2025.  He was born in Columbia, SC on June 10 1992 to the late Sandra Massenburg and Glenn Dale Jackson Sr.

DJ completed his education with the Suffolk County Virginia School System.  He was a beautiful soul whose radiant...

Jan 27, 2025

Virginia "Ginia Mae" Worthy, of Stony Creek, Virginia entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 27, 2025 at River View on the Appomattox Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hopewell, Virginia. She was born on December 31, 1945 in Stony Creek, Virginia to the late James E. Smith, Sr. and the late Hester E. Smith.  In addition to her parents,...

Dec 2, 2024

Pamela L. Sykes Mother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend received her heavenly wings on Monday, December 2, 2024, at her residence in Hopewell, Virginia.

Pamela was born July 25, 1969, in Greensville, VA to the late Willie Russell Sykes and Alma Parker Sykes.  Pamela in the Greensville County School System.  She gave her life to Christ at an...