All Obituaries

A Service of Remembrance for Oliver Oneal Jones of Oak Grove, Virginia will be held on Thursday, April 18 at 12 Noon in the sanctuary of the Little Zion Baptist Church, 7748 Leedstown Road, Oak Grove, Virginia. Interment will follow in the Smith Family Cemetery, Foxhall Road, Oak Grove, Virginia. The viewing will be on Wednesday, April 17 from 5PM until 6PM in the chapel of the WELDON-FISHER FUNERAL HOME and from 11AM until service time on Thursday at Little Zion Baptist Church.

Deaconess Katie W. Jones of Colonial Beach, Virginia departed this life on Friday, April 5 at her home.  She was a retired Educator with the Westmoreland County School System, A Service of Triumph will be held on Saturday, April 20 at 11AM in the auditorium of the Westmoreland High School, 16762 Kings Highway, Montross, Virginia. Interment will follow in the Historyland Memorial Park, 11227 James Madison Parkway, King George, Virginia. Viewing will be on Saturday, April 20 from 9AM...

Funeral arrangements for Kearrah Tanaja Chappell are incomplete at this time.

Mary Elizabeth Garner was called home peacefully to be with the Lord on Thursday afternoon, March 28, 2024. Mary was born on August 19, 1953, at Poplar Plains, Westmoreland County, Va. to the late Robert Smith and the late Dorothy Garner. She was raised by the late Pat and Florence {Henry} Weldon. Mary was educated in the Westmorland County Public School system and graduated early at the age of 17. At an early age she joined Jerusalem Baptist Church.   Mary was known for her kind and...

John Andrew Brown was born in Pelham, North Carolina on September 16, 1936 to the late Reverend Joe Cephas and Bertha Badgett Brown. He was the eldest of ten and a guiding light to his nine siblings. John’s early life began on a tobacco farm in Pelham, in a home filled with closeness, love, laughter, work and Christian values. This laid the foundation for a lifelong dedication to education, service, friends, family and community upliftment. He strengthened his Christian values...

Memorial Services for Morgan S. Johnson are incomplete at this time.

John Wayne Ashlock entered into eternal rest at Inovia Alexandria Hospital in Alexandria, Virginia on March 9, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 21, 1962, to Ada Mae Ashlock and the late St. Phillip “Budd” Ashlock. John attended Essex County Public Schools. He was employed at Central Virginia Mill and Riggings, LLC in King & Queen County, Tidewater Lumber Corporation in Tappahannock, Virginia, Henkles and McCoy in Richmond, Virginia, and the...

. James Leroy Carey, also known as “Mr. Poison” and “Killer”, was born on May 11th, 1954, to the late William Henry Carey and Edna Mae Carey. He was born and raised in Westmoreland County and attended Westmoreland County Public Schools. At an early age he accepted Christ as his personal savior and joined Galilee Baptist Church. He later became a member of New Zion Baptist Church. In his teenage years he worked on Gregory Wright’s farm and several other...

On Sunday, March 3rd, 2024, our Lord and Savior called His daughter, Ruby B. Thompson from labor to rest. Ruby was born October 9th, 1931, to the late Gertrude Branson Kelley. At an early age Ruby accepted Christ and joined Siloam Baptist Church where she was a faithful member until her health prevented her attending. Ruby was educated in the Westmoreland County Public Schools system. On October 22nd, 1949, Ruby married the love of her life, Lewis Kenneth (Kenny) Thompson. From this union...

Rev. Vernard A. "Tony" Gaskins, a pillar of strength and faith, transitioned from this life on Friday, March 1, 2024, with his devoted wife Loretta by his side. Born on November 20th, 1946, to Willis and Mary Gaskins in Xenia, Ohio, he was the youngest of four children. He leaves behind a legacy of love, service, and unwavering commitment to his faith. Rev. Gaskins was a man of many accomplishments and diverse experiences. A proud graduate of Central State University and a...