All Obituaries

Robert D. Johnson, Sr., 71, of St. Stephens Church departed this life on Sunday, May 19 in a local hospital. He is survived by a daughter, Lavera Hamilton, a son, Robert D. Johnson Jr. (Toya), two sisters: Patricia Johnson of St. Stephens Church and Ann Johnson of Center Cross; two granddaughters; Carlee Hamilton and Jordyn Johnson and a grandson, Carter Hamilton. A viewing will be on Friday, May 24 from 5- 8 p.m. at First Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Newtown, where the funeral service will...

Garnett Delano Coleman “Sonny” departed this life on Monday, May 13 in a Colonial Beach nursing home. He is survived by his mother, Marion D. Coleman, one daughter, Latonia Knight (Arvin), a grandson, Christian Knight, five sisters: Marva Coleman, Cynthia Coleman, Muriel Coleman, Miriam Coleman Faye (Douda) and Cheryl Lemon (Herbert) all of New Jersey. A viewing will be held on Friday, May 24 from 1-7 p.m. here at Washington Funeral Home, Tappahannock. A graveside funeral...

Fannie Ella Johnson, 83, of Dunnsville departed this life on Thursday, May 9 at Riverside Convalescent Center in West Point. She is survived by her children: Samuel Johnson III (Margie), William "Billy" Johnson (Krista) and Matthew T. Johnson (Louise) all of Dunnsville; one brother, Kenneth Washington (Beverly) and one sister, Evelyn Accoe. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 15 at 1 p.m. here in the Washington Funeral Home Chapel, Tappahannock.

Ora Mae Campbell, 77, of St. Stephens Church departed this life on Saturday, May 4 at her residence. She is survived by one son, Jerry Washington of Glen Allen and eight grandchildren. A graveside memorial service will be held on Friday, May 10 at 12 noon at First Union Baptist Church, 497 Rexburg Loop, Tappahannock. Rev. Milton Robinson, Pastor.

Harrison Maurice Lucas, Jr., 51, of Dunnsville moved to Heaven on Monday, April 1, 2019 at his home. He was a Deputy for the Essex County Sheriff’s Dept.  Harrison was the Son of Good Hope Baptist Church, King George, VA.  He is survived by his wife, Sue of Dunnsville, VA, one daughter, Staysha Shae Quentrill (Jordan) of Winfield, WV, two sons: Harrison Maurice Lucas III “J.R.” of Huntington, WV and Payton Everett Lucas of Dunnsville, VA; ...

Deacon James H. Cary, 91, of Tappahannock departed this life on Saturday, March 23 at his residence. Mr. Cary served as principal of Essex County High School from 1958-1970. Then became principal of Essex Intermediate School from 1970-1971.  He then progressed to the position of Assistant Superintendent of Federal Projects for Essex and Middlesex County School Districts.  In 1990 he became Superintendent of Essex County Schools until he retired in 1992. He is survived by his...

Brenda Carol Smith Gaines, 50, of Tappahannock departed this life on Thursday, March 21. She is survived by her husband, Michael Gaines, her mother, Corine Smith, three sisters: Roslyn Smith of Tappahannock, Lisa Moore and Rezetta Daugherly both of Richmond and Zora Smith of Chesterfield and one brother, Elmer Smith, Jr. of Ruther Glen. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 28 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Tappahannock, with a viewing one hour before the service from 10...

Gertrude Paige Gaines, 80, of Aylett departed this life on March 13 in a Mechanicsville hospital. She is survived by a daughter, Roxanne Gaines and two sons: Wayne Gaines and Raymond Gaines, Jr. all of Aylett. The viewing will be held on Tuesday, March 19 from 4-7 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church, Aylett; where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 20 at 12 noon. The interment will be in the church cemetery.

Vincent Paul Johnson, 50, of Richmond formerly of Tappahannock departed this life on March 7 in a Mechanicsville hospital. He leaves to mourn, his wife, Latonya “Tonya” Camp-Johnson, his son, Gregory “Bud”  Camp, father: Earl Jones Sr. and a brother, Earl Jones Jr.   The viewing will be held on Friday, March 15 from 1-7 p.m. at Washington Funeral Home, Tappahannock. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 16 at 1 p.m. in the Essex...

Avante Todd Johnson of Richmond formerly of Hustle departed this life on March 5. He is survived by his mother, Anita Blake, his father, Todd Johnson (Tonya), five brothers: Khalil Bingham, Todd Johnson, Andrew Blake, Mark Middlebrooks and Andrew Watkins and four sisters: Anedra Blake, Asia Blake, Aigner Johnson and Ashante Blake. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 16 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 5338 Tidewater Trail, Loretto, with a viewing from 9:00 a.m. until the...