Service of Praise and Celebration
for
The Homegoing
of
Deacon Perry Thompson, Sr.
Sunrise Sunset
March 8, 1924 March 10, 2009

Saturday, March 14, 2009
3:00 p.m.
Mulberry Baptist Church
Emmerton, Virginia
Rev. Lewis Jackson, Officiating
Elder Perry Thompson, Jr., Eulogist

Interment: Mulberry Church Cemetery


The Obituary

“I am now ready to be offered and the time of my departure is at hand.” II Timothy 4: 6

Deacon Perry Thompson, Sr. was born March 8, 1924, in Richmond County, Virginia, to Ellen Thompson. He was the oldest of three children.
On Tuesday, March 10, 2009, approximately 4:40 a.m., God opened the golden gates of glory and welcomed another soldier home.
Perry graduated from Richmond County High School and received his B.S. from Saint Paul’s Polytechnic Institute (class of 1952). He joined Mulberry Baptist Church at an early age where he devoted himself until failing health.
Some of his life reflections include: Private First Class with the European Theather of Operations, World War II, (Driver with Red Ball Express), Saint Paul Alumni, Member of Mulberry Baptist Church Deacons Ministry, (Chairman 23+years), Member of the Mulberry Men’s Chorus, Member of the Northern Neck Sportsman Club, Volunteer with Meals on Wheels, Member of the Richmond County Planning Commission (retired 2008), Retired Supervisor of Maintenance Dept., Virginia Elastic Plant (later known as H. Warshow & Son), Member of NAACP & The Civic League, Prince Hall Grand Lodge of VA. Free & Excepted Mason’s League, Rappahannock Lodge #211, 4-H Club Leader over 12 years, Cub Scout Troop #203 Leader, Improvement Aide’s Committee of Housing, and Zapata Haynie Fisherman
On January 26, 1957, he wed Cleeda Marie Brown and they were blessed with five children – L. Maxine Howard (Reuben), Kathy M. Hudgins, Elder Perry Thompson, Jr. (Donya), Gwendolyn L. Carter and Tiffany S. Berry (Reginald). Fourteen grandchildren – Marcus, Chastity, Neal, Krystal, Briana, Tyrel, Porsha, DaMarcus, Travon, Kayla, Kristen, Jaeden, Alexis and Emmanuel. One great grandchild, Marquajah.
Others who cherish his memory: sister Edna Rogers; sisters-in-law, Estelle Burrell, Ruby Meade, Burnell Veney, Delores Moody, Virginia Greene, Edna Cousin and Sarah Brown; brothers-in-law, Rev. Thomas Brown, Rev. Albert Greens and George Pounds; foster children, Cherry Moody, Angie Roane, Keith Ball, Alvin Taylor, Jr., Stacy Tutt, III and Summer Sanders; adopted sister, Meta Sampson; two very special cousins, Anna Everette and Shirley Jackson. He thought fondly of his many nephews, nieces, and other relatives and friends.
The Unsung Hero, known as “Daddy Perry” to many, loved to hunt, fish, garden, watch birds, watch baseball and basketball. He also took to heart his love for doing electrical services for whomever he could.

~ Flower Bearers ~
Nieces



~ Pall Bearers ~
Louis Burrell Mark Cox
Marcus Howard Mark Pounds
Ernest Veney Timothy Moody



~ Honorary Pall Bearers ~
Deacons



~ Acknowledgements ~
The family is deeply grateful for the numerous expressions of sympathy and acts of kindness shown to us during the passing of our loved one. Special thanks to the Richmond County EMT Service, Riverside Tappahannock Hospital, McQuire’s VA Hospital, Riverside Hospice and Diandra Veney, Deacon Wayne Veney and Minister David Brown.






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Homegoing Celebration
for
Deacon Emeritus Harvey Barber, Sr.

Sunrise Sunset
January 23, 1925 February 23, 2009

Clarksville Baptist Church
445 Menokin Road
Warsaw, Virginia 22572

Friday, February 27, 2009
1:00 P.M.

Reverend Michael Reed, Pastor
Officiating

Interment: Clarksville Church Cemetery

Obituary

Harvey Barber Sr., son of the late Virgil and Sarah Barber, was born on January 23, 1925, in Richmond County, Virginia.
He entered into rest on Monday, February 23, 2009. In his homegoing, he joins his devoted wife, Ada Dandridge Barber, his beloved daughter, Mamie Jean King, and his grandson, Rodney King. He was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.
He received his education in the public schools of Richmond County. On January 18, 1947, he was joined in holy matrimony to Ada Josephine Dandridge. To this union were born four sons and three daughters.
He joined the Clarksville Baptist Church at an early age and maintained his loyal membership until his departure. He was actively involved in the church until his health failed, having served for many years as Superintendent of the Sunday School, a member of the Men’s Choir and the Mass Choir, a Sunday School Teacher and a member of the Trustee and Deacon Board, accepting each task as a furtherance of God’s Kingdom.
He worked in the tire industry for 60 years and was retired from the Big L Tire Company in Warsaw, Virginia. His employer, the Hutt’s, was embraced as a part of the family.
He was a member of the Masonic Masons, where her served as Wishful Master for many times. Dad enjoyed watching his Washington Redskins and the Baltimore Orioles. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be missed by his family, church and community.
Sustaining his loss are four sons, John (Flossie) of Waldorf, Maryland, Harvey Jr. (Shirley) of Hague, Virginia, Henry (Darlene) of Montross, Virginia, and James (Linda) of Temple Hills, Maryland; two daughters, Sarah (Greg) of Temple Hills, Maryland and Lucy Barber of Warsaw, Virginia; a foster son, Bernard Johnson (Helen) of Warsaw, Virginia; ten grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Mary Barber; nieces nephews, and many relatives and friends.

Lovingly Submitted
The Family

~ Pall Bearers ~
Gary Yerby Robert Carey
Roger Hutt Deangelo Barber
Cornell Newton Herbert Barber, Jr.


~ Honorary Pall Bearers ~

Virgil Barber, III Kirvin Blue
Andrew Barber, Jr. Austin Carey


~ Flower Bearers ~

Family and Friends


~ Acknowledgements ~

The family of Harvey Barber, Sr. acknowledges with deep appreciation, all acts of kindness extended to us during this bereavement time. God bless you all for your thoughtfulness and concern.

Homegoing Services
for
Moses Alexander Webb, Sr.

Sunrise Sunset
December 17, 1937 December 25, 2008


Funeral Service:
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
2:00 Post Meridiem

Mulberry Baptist Church
1156 Mulberry Road
Farnham, Virginia 22460

Rev. Lewis Jackson, Interim Pastor, Officiating
Evangelist Gerald M. Mayhan, Eulogist

Interment…Mulberry Church Cemetery


Reflections of Life


Seventy-one years ago, God loaned us one of His precious jewels, Moses Alexander Webb, Sr. He entered into rest on Thursday morning, December 25, 2008 at Rappahannock General Hospital. Born December 17, 1937, to the late Frank Webb and Alease Veney in Farnham, Virginia, he was educated in the Richmond County public schools.
Preceding him in death were two brothers, Frank Blue and John Brooks, and one sister, Verdine Laws.
Moses, Sr. joined Mulberry Baptist Church at an early age and rededicated his life to Christ on July 24, 2008.
“Cat Man”, as many knew him, started his career doing many side jobs consisting of a fisherman, mechanic, construction worker and the Seafood Industry. He later perfected his skills by becoming a Maintenance Engineer for the Architect of the Capitol in Washington, DC, where he retired in 1998. During his years of employment, he received several awards for his achievements and years of dedicated service.
His passion for cars led Moses, Sr. to become a founding member of the Pony Riders Mustang Club. He was also an avid hunter, and was a member of the Northumberland Hunting Club and the Farnham Hunting Club.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Antoinette Webb; thirteen children, Elvis Webb (Dorothy), Larry Johnson (Wanda), Kim Johnson, Marilyn Seldon (Joseph), Lena Webb, Lisa Smith (Rodney), Moses Webb, Jr. (Trina), Aretha Brown, Danielle Smith (Lester), Lamont Thompson, Frank Thompson (Sharese), Dorothea Webb, and Rodney Weeks; three stepchildren, Jerry Butler (Marcell), Angela Dyer and Tamara Scott (Andre); thirty-three grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. He also leaves six siblings, Edna Carter (John W.), Carrie Smith, Cora Veney, Kenneth Veney, H. Randolph Veney (Doris), and Joanne Mynatt; a special aunt, Lillian Veney; cousin, Inez Veney; a sister-in-law, Gloria Brooks; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, a devoted friend, Gloria Jean and (son Tyrone) Thompson, and many special friends.


My Work Is Done
I've done my work, I've sung my song.
I've done some good, I've done some wrong.
I've fought the battle, while my body was strong.
Now I'm off to the Master, where I belong.
He knows my heart and every thought.
He knows what pains and joys I've brought.
He knows my soul so weak and blind,
So full of fears of mortal mind.
He knows my steps and He knows best.
He will not harm where He has blessed.
And so my friends, I'm off to rest.
My work is done, I've done my best.

I lived as long as I could….
And died when I could no longer help it.

~ Pall Bearers ~
Northumberland Hunting Club
Pony Riders Mustang Club (procession)


~ Honorary Pall Bearers ~
Alvin Taylor Calvin Taylor
Mortimer Taylor Albert Veney
Abraham Jackson David Blue
Kirvan “Teen” Blue Levern Ball


~ Flower Bearers ~
Family and friends


~ A Note of Thanks ~

Perhaps you sang a lovely song, or sat quietly in a chair.
Perhaps you sent or spoke kind words as any friend could say.
Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day.
Perhaps you prepared some tasty food or maybe furnished a card.
Perhaps you rendered a service unseen, near at hand or from afar.
Whatever you did to console our hearts,
We thank you so much, whatever the part.
May God bless you….
The Family

Homegoing Services
for
Thelbert Henry Brown

Mulberry Baptist Church
Farnham, Virginia

Saturday, December 27, 2008
1:00 P.M.

Rev. Lewis Jackson, Interim Pastor

Minister David Brown, Officiating and Eulogist
Rev. Albert Greene, Sr., Officiating Interment at Church Cemetery


Life Reflections

“The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?”

Early Tuesday morning, December 23, 2008, after a brief stay at the Warsaw Health Care Center in Warsaw, Thelbert Henry Brown answered the call of his Lord and Savior and took his flight into God’s presence.

Thelbert was the fourth of six children born to the late Richard Lyell and Edna Jane Brown. He was born April 14, 1914 in Emmerton, Virginia.

Thelbert accepted Christ at an early age. He received his formal education in the public schools of Richmond County, Virginia. After leaving the area, he established his employment career in the Washington DC area. He then chose to become active with the Armed Forces during World War II. Thelbert later received an honorary discharge from the military and then went on to work as a civil service employee until retirement.

Thelbert’s enjoyable moments of life included boating, fishing, cooking and spending time with special friends and family and sharing old war stories that he experienced.

He leaves to mourn a devoted friend, Elsie Thompson of Warsaw, Virginia; 1 brother, Ramie J. Brown (Margaret) of New Jersey; 2 sisters-in-law, Mamie Veney and Ann Veney, both of Warsaw, Virginia; 12 nieces, Christine Morgan of Washington, DC, Estelle Burrell of Warsaw, Virginia, Edna Cousins of Baltimore, Maryland, Burnell Veney of Warsaw, Virginia, Virginia Greene (Rev. Albert Greene, Sr.) of Baltimore, Maryland, Ruby Meade of Warsaw, Virginia, Delores Moody of Warsaw, Virginia, Vanessa Robinson of New Jersey, Karen Alston of Pennsylvania, Maxine Smith of Arlington, Virginia, Elizabeth Lee of Warsaw, Virginia, and Peggy Johnson of Washington, DC; 3 nephews, Rev. Thomas Brown (Sarah) of Baltimore, Maryland, June Veney and Odell Veney, both of Warsaw, Virginia; and a host of great nieces, nephews, and friends.


“I’m Free”
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free. I’m following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call, I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work, or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way, I found that peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Oh yes, these things I too, will miss.
Be not burdened in times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full, I’ve savored much; Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heads and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me FREE!

Pall Bearers
(Great Nephews)

Carrington Brown Louis Burrell
Timothy Moody Dennis Morgan
Perry Thompson, Jr. David Veney Odell Veney Calvin Meade

Floral Bearers
(Great Nieces)

Acknowledgements
The family gratefully acknowledges the many kind and beautiful expressions of sympathy and love shown during our time of bereavement.

Sunrise Sunset
February 7, 1946 November 20, 2008

Homegoing Services:

Saturday, November 29, 2008
1:00 P.M.

Mulberry Baptist Church
Emmerton, Virginia

Interim Pastor, Rev. Lewis Jackson
Rev. Welford McDowney, Officiating


The Obituary



Larry Sydnor Bailey, son of the late Hodie and Viola Bailey was born February 7, 1946 in Richmond County, Virginia. He was the youngest of twelve brothers and sisters.
Larry joined Mulberry Baptist Church at an early age and accepted Christ. He received his education in the Richmond County School System.
Larry served his Country in the Vietnam War and then chose a career on the water. He began as a commercial fisherman and soon became the Captain working in the Gulf of Mexico.
On December 15, 2002, he was joined in holy matrimony to Mary Louise Landry.
Larry loved baseball, football and playing around with his guitar. He played baseball for his hometown team, “The Jets”. He was passionate about the outdoors and loved working and landscaping his yard. He also loved going to the racetrack.
He had a heart of gold and a wonderful smile. Those who knew him loved him.
He leaves to cherish joyous memories, his wife, Mary L. Bailey; his children: 2 sons, Datheian Landry and Larry Kelley; and 2 daughters, Vallis Hardly and La’Donna Spates; 7 grandchildren, 1 Aunt, Ella Veney of Farnham, VA; 5 sisters, Julia Bowler (Bill), of Philadelphia, PA, Ethel Green of Longwood, FL, Margaret McEachern and Viola Jones of York, PA and Betty Bailey of Apopka, FL; 3 brothers, Judson Bailey (Viola), of Salibury, MD, Sylvester Bailey and Franklin Bailey of Warsaw, VA; A special devoted nephew, Tracy Bailey and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Preceding his death is his Father and Mother, Hodie and Viola Bailey, His brothers Hodie Bailey, Jr. and Howard Bailey, and his sister Grace Harris.


“You Will Be Remembered”

You will be remembered
When the flowers bloom in spring
And in the summertime remembered,
The fun that summer brings.

You will be remembered
When fall brings leaves of gold,
In the wintertime remembered,
The stories that we told.

You will be remembered,
Each day right from the start.
For the memories
That we once shared,
Forever live within my heart.


Mary L. Bailey
I Love You Larry Forever


Honorary Pallbearers
(His nieces as he requested)
Traci Parker Charlotte Lawrence
Viola Gillard Paulette Turner
Carolyn Rice Patricia McDowney



Pallbearers
Capt. Felton Wiltz Fisherman Calvin Monroe
Capt. Matthews Gaskins, Jr. Waverly LeVere
Stanley Gaskins James Brown



Flower Bearers
Nieces


Acknowledgements
The family of Larry Bailey wishes to thank everyone for their cards, visits, prayers and all acts of kindness shown during our most challenging hours and time of bereavement.

Home Going Services for Deacon David Jackson
Saturday, October 18, 2008
11:00 a.m
First Baptist Church
619 Jackson Street
Colonial Beach, Va. 22443

Rev. David Cunningham, Officiating

Interment Service
Historyland Memorial Park
11227 James Madison Parkway
King George, Virginia 22485

Obituary

Ye, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Psalm 23:4

David Jackson was born April 2, 1914 in Westmoreland County, Virginia, the son of the late Mrs. Nellie Jackson.
On Sunday, October 12, 2008, at Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, VA, one we loved and knew stepped across the threshold that we call death. The Lord God Almighty, in His infinite wisdom, called him from labor to reward.
David confessed Christ at an early age and became a member and strong supporter of First Baptist Church, Colonial Beach, Virginia. Under the leadership of the late Rev. George N. Bumbrey, he was ordained as a deacon, a position that he cherished and served dutifully as long as health allowed. David was also a valued member of the Trustee Board, Pastor’s Aid Club and flower Club.
David was joined in marriage to Dorothy Lucas Jackson, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sister Adelaide Frazier, and brother, Albert Jackson.
David leaves to cherish his memories one daughter, Gale D. Triplett; two granddaughters, Robin Triplett and April Perton, and one great grandson, James Sanders, all of Columbus, GA; five great nieces, Rosa L. Redman of Fort Washington, MD, Frances F. Gowdy of Capital Heights, MD, Jacquelin Ward of Chicago, IL, Gwendolyn Lewis of Alexandria, VA, and Urzetta Lewis of King George, VA; a special cousin, Maurice Beverly of Hepzhibah, GA and a special buddy, William Dudley of King George, VA. In addition, a host of other family members and friends are left to continue the legacy and cherish the memories of deacon David Jackson.

We are so sad when those we love are called to live in that house above.
But why should we grieve when they say goodbye
And go dwell in a cloudless sky-
They have but gone to prepare the way and we’ll see them again some happy day!

Sorrowfully Submitted
The Family

Order of Service

Prelude

Processional Clergy, Family and Friends

Hymn Choir

Scriptures
The Old Testament
The New Testament

Prayer of Comfort

Hymn of Comfort Choir

Acknowledgements and Life Reflections Church Clerk

Solo Deacon Burkett Lyburn

Eulogy Rev. David Cunningham

Closing Hymn “I’ll Fly Away” Choir

Recessional Clergy, Family and Friends


Postlude


Interment Historyland Memorial Park


Pall Bearers
Deacons


Flower Bearers
Deaconesses


To everything there is a season, and a time to every Purpose under the heaven; A time to be born, and a time to die: A time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to weep, and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.

Ecclesiastes 3: 1, 2, and 4


His life was full and very long, and through it his faith was strong
That when his tasks on earth were done, there would be a new eternal home.
When there is no toil, pain or strife, but joy and peace in this new life,
And now that he is with thee at rest, help us, dear God to give our best.

A Note of Thanks
The family would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge our heartfelt gratitude for all expressions of love and kindness during this time. Whether by card, letter, words, a smile or a prayer, you have been a comfort to us. Our burdens have been lightened and our faith deepened by your care and concern. Thank you so much and may God’s rich fountain of blessings continue to flow forth to each of you.

Alpha Omega
Octoer 24, 1932 October 6, 2008

Service
Saturday, November 8, 2008
1:00 PM
Antioch Baptist Church
King George, Virginia

Rev. Dr. Larry Finch, Sr., Pastor Officiating


Reflections of Life

Alvin Upson, Jr., oldest son of the late Alvin Upson, Sr. and Geneva Harderick Upson was born October 24, 1932. He was united in marriage to Ms. Billie Buhl on October 9, 1950. From this union one son was born, Darrell W. Upson of King George, Virginia.

Alvin attended school in Lott, Texas and after marriage relocated to Midland, Texas where he was employed as a Truck Driver at Dow Chemical. He then relocated to Madera, California where he went to work as a Sanitation Engineer. He continued to work until his illness no longer allowed him to work at that occupation. He then resided at the Madera County nursing home until the Lord called him home on October 6, 2008.

He was a very confident and straightforward person that believed and stood by his convictions about life and his social interactions with his family members and friends. Alvin was a confident cavalier type of man that demanded respect, obedience, and courage. He possessed the ability to stand and withstand the adversities of life. He will be missed for his reverse motivation and for his unpredictable resolutions to problems and issues of life. He loved baseball, wrestling and hunting and was very good at all of them. May he forever rest in peace.

Alvin leaves to cherish his memory one son, Minister Darrell W. Upson and one Daughter in law, Minister Doris Engram Upson, four grand-daughters, Doris Eubanks (Dennis), Tonya Henry (Earnest), Denise Lindsay (Eric), and Tiffany Frye. Janice preceded him in death. Alvin is also survived by four grandsons, Ricardo Upson, Tony Mims, Marcus Wise, and Joseph Dozier, seven great grand-daughters, Janice Upson, Tasha Upson, Taneka Upson, Erica Lindsay, Sanaya Frye-McNeill, Emani Frye-McNeill, and Catlynn Howells, ten great-grandsons, Deonte Upson, Julius Upson, Eric Lindsay, Jr., Emonz Lindsay, Mekhi Frye-McNeill, Robert Howells, Caleb Howells, Christian Mims, Tony Boxey, and Clarence Baylor, two great–great granddaughters, Ayani Thomas and Tiara Upson, six great-great grandsons, Elijah Upson, Terrell Upson, Treshan Upson, Jeremiah Upson, Xavier Thomas, Jaquan Thomas and DaQuan Baylor, two brothers, Melvin Upson (Deborah) and Julius Upson (Myra), one sister, Vickey Horn (Eldridge), three nephews, DeWayne Upson, Brince Upson and Leslie Upson, five nieces, Nancy Horn, Victoria Horn, Jayme Horn, Seslie Upson, and Pherran Upson, seven grand-god-daughters, Maxine, Cyni, Chaneka, Candice, Tekoa, Colleen, and Cathy, and six grand-godsons, Greg, Wesley, Frank, Terry, LorenCathy, and six grand-godsons, Greg, Wesley, Frank, Terry, Lorenzo, and LaVontay. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.

Saturday, August 30, 2008
Visitation - 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 Noon
Service - 12:00 Noon

First Baptist Church
619 Jackson Street
Colonial Beach, Virginia

Officiating:
Rev. Dr. David Cunningham, Pastor

Interment:
Historyland Memorial Park
King George, Virginia


The Obituary
Thomas Walter (Sunny) Greene was born January 18, 1930 to the late Joseph Payton and Mary W. (Greene) Payton.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Joseph Payton and two sisters, Jean Payton and Elizabeth (Betty) Payton.

He entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 25, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital with his brother at his bedside, where this profound revelation was shared, “He (Thomas) saw me come into the world, and I, (Charles) saw him depart out of this world.”

Thomas was educated in the Westmoreland County Public Schools and graduated from the A.T. Johnson High School. He then joined the United States Air Force and served eight years before deciding he would venture into other areas. He traveled to Boston, Massachusetts, where he worked for the Postal Service, later returning to Washington DC where he was employed with the District of Columbia School System until his retirement.

Thomas accepted Christ in his youth. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Colonial Beach under the leadership of the late Rev. George Bumbrey. He was active in the Choir and Usher Ministry. He also served as Trustee.

He leaves to cherish his memory, His Ex - Wife Gussie Greene of Colonial Beach, VA; one step daughter, Gale Greene of Fayetteville, North Carolina; one brother, Reverend Charles Payton (Margie) of Colonial Beach, VA; three nieces, Deborah Russell (Calvin) of Valrico, Florida; Dorisa, of Washington, DC, and Wanda Butler (Donnel) of Largo, MD; four nephews, Charles Tate of Richmond, VA, Anthony Ashton of Washington, DC, Joseph Payton of Alaska, and James Payton of Washington, DC; two sister-in-laws, Margie Payton of Colonial Beach, VA and Helen Payton of Washington, DC, one devoted friend, Louise McDowney of Colonial Beach, VA and a host of relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Life
for
Isabelle Annie Barber

Sunrise Sunset
July 14, 1921 June 26, 2008

Layout: Monday, June 30, 2008 7:00 p.m.-8:00 at Lee Funeral Home, 283 Richmond Hill Rd. Warsaw, VA 22572

Viewing: Tuesday, July 1, 2008 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Funeral: Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 2:00 P.M.
Clarksville Baptist Church
Warsaw, Virginia 22572

Pastor Michael Reed, Officiating
Interment: Clarksville Church Cemetery

Life Reflections

Isabelle Annie Barber, daughter of the late James Fauntleroy and Hattie Jones Fauntleroy was born July 14, 1921.
At an early age Isabelle joined the Clarksville Baptist Church and attended faithfully, serving on the Usher Ministry until her health failed.
She was employed as a domestic worker for many years before being employed at the Tidewater Telephone Company in Warsaw, Virginia and retiring after twenty some years of service.
Isabelle’s first marriage to the late James McCoy was blessed with a daughter and her second marriage to the late Herbert Barber, Sr. was blessed with two sons.
She loved playing cards and loved to sing. Isabelle and her sisters were well known for singing “Dry Bones.”
On Thursday morning, June 26, 2008 at the Warsaw Health Care Center in Warsaw, Virginia, Isabelle’s earthly journey was ended. She was preceded in death by a son, Walter; and a grandson; Keith, two sisters, Lillie Parker and Dorothy Thompson; two brothers, James (Jim) Fauntleroy and Peter (Pete) Fauntleroy.
She leaves to cherish her memories: one daughter, Shirley Croxton of Warsaw, Virginia; one son, Herbert Barber, Jr. of Arlington, Virginia; two sisters, Martha Gray of Warsaw, Virginia and Louvenia Robinson of Baltimore, Maryland; one brother, Lester Boyer of Philadelphia, PA; five grandchildren, Sharon, Lisa, James (Florence), Lawan, and Walter, Jr.; nine great grandchildren, Jessica, Tonya, Torie, Tyesha, William, IV, Aaron, Alonda, George, Jr., and Tyreese; two great-great grandchildren, Khalil and Dynasti; one daughter-in-law, Callie Barber; one granddaughter-in-law, Sandra Croxton; two sisters-in-law, Mary Barber and Ruby Fauntleroy; her Warsaw Health Care Family, and a host of nieces, great nieces, nephews, great nephews, cousins and friends.
We will always keep you in our hearts and cherish all of the fond memories. We thank God for the time he allowed us to share with you Mom.
With Love, The Children

Interment: Clarksville Church Cemetery


~ Pall Bearers ~
Family and Friends
~ Flower Bearers ~
Friends of the Family
~ Acknowledgements ~

The family of the late Isabelle Barber wishes to express our sincere appreciation for the acts of kindness shown to us during our time of bereavement. May God forever bless each of you.

Celebration of Life
for
Trustee Emanuel Smith Grimes
Alpha Omega
April 3, 1924 October 19, 2007
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
1:00 P.M.
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Sharps, Virginia
Pastor, Samuel Hackett, Officiating
Rev. Paul Carter, Jr. Presiding
Interment: Ebenezer Church Cemetery
Reflections of Life
Emanuel Smith Grimes, Jr., oldest son of the late Emanuel Smith Grimes, Sr. and Lucy Robinson Grimes, was born April 3, 1924. In June 1950, he was united in holy matrimony to Elsie Coleman.
He joined the Ebenezer Baptist Church at an early age, where he served faithfully and diligently as Trustee and Treasurer. He was a member of the Odd Fellow Lodge and Rappahannock Lodge No. 211 Free and Accepted Masons. Emanuel was educated in the Richmond County Public Schools. After graduating from Richmond County High School, he served in the United States Army.
Emanuel was employed by the Naval Surface Weapon Center in Dalhgren where he continued his education at the University of Maryland. He retired from NSWC in 1980, after 30 years of service. In September of 1980, he began working for the Richmond County Public Schools as a bus driver, where he received yearly recognition for safe driving. He retired in June of 2007 with acknowledgement of twenty-seven years of dedicated service to the Richmond County Public Schools. Emanuel was also employed by the Lee Funeral Home.
On Friday, October 19, 2007, God called Emanuel home. He leaves to cherish his memory: his devoted and loving wife, Elsie; four children, Mary Henderson, Emanuel S. Grimes, III, Deborah Grimes-Bass and James Grimes; nine grandchildren, Kevin, Christopher, Jeremy, Ashley, Megan, Camereon, Allen, Stephen and Patrick; three great grandchildren, Destin, Dequan and Keyontré; one step granddaughter, Tamika; three sisters, Evelyn Raymond, Frances Dudley, and Laura Williams; two sisters-in-law, Susie Grimes Owen and Frances Grimes; one brother-in-law, Alonzo Williams; son-in-law, Stanley Henderson. He was preceded in death by brothers Edward and Thurmond Grimes and Sister Lucy Grimes Swann. Emanuel will also be greatly missed by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, devoted friends Rueben Bryant, Richard Thomas and Sonny Kidd.
Emanuel was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a kind and gentle man, always willing to assist in any way he could. He loved gardening and working on his cars. He touched many lives and will be remembered for his gentle, kind spir