The Progress-Index Obituaries

Randy A. Bridges, 66, of South Chesterfield, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019. Survivors include his wife, Theresa R. Bridges; sons, Brandon, Randy, Jason and Kaleb; daughters, Tiffany, Dawn, Angie and Christie; brothers, Marvin, Larry and Kenny; sisters, Leeny, Sis,...

Lawrence Lee Coleman Sr., 78, of Carson, passed away on Friday September 6, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Dorothy Coleman; and his loving wife of 51 years, Brenda Dunn Coleman. Lawrence was a Past Master of Edwards Lodge NO.308 A.F. & A.M., Member...

Danny Wayne Johnson, Sr., 70, of Disputanta passed away on the morning of Thursday, September 5, 2019. He was born in Kentucky to the late Clark and Jenny Milby Johnson. Danny is reunited in passing with his loving wife of 39 years, Angela Johnson. He is survived by his...

Ms. Judith Annette Jones, 56, of 2754 Forrest Hills Road, Petersburg , Virginia , departed this life Thursday September 5, 2019 at the Southside Regional Medical Center. She was born October 2, 1962 to Sadie L. Parham, and the late Charles Percy Parham. At an early age she...

WALTER L. WASHINGTON LTC (Ret) Walter Lee Washington, "Walt," aged 71, passed away on August 25, 2019. A beloved husband for 44 years of Elke Washington. Walt was predeceased by his father, Wilson Washington. He is survived by his loving wife, Elke Washington of Prince...

Betty Patterson Lewis Webb "Betty Pat" passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Birk Lewis and Belle Friend Bragg Lewis; husband, Harry Franklin Webb Jr.; sister, George Anne Lewis Hart; and brother-in-law, Dr. Kirby Thompson...

Ms. Marshell Jones of South Chesterfield, VA, departed this life on Friday, September 6, 2019, at her residence. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911,...

Mr. Franklin Alphonzo Lipscomb, 65, affectionately known as "Ballie/Uncle Ballie" has earned his wings early Sunday morning, September 1, 2019, in the comfort of his home. Franklin was born September 19, 1953, as a twin (Fredrick) to the late Fred H. Lipscomb and Margaret H....

On August 31, 2019, our hearts were saddened by the passing of our love one, Mr. Raymond Lee Chavis. Mr. Raymond Lee Chavis, "Georgia Slim," 61, of 25504 Brunswick Ave., North Dinwiddie, entered eternal rest at Hopewell Health Care after a long period of declining health. He...

On Wednesday, August 28, 2019, the Lord called home one of his angels, Mrs. Annie Mae Godsey Dabney, 82, of 456 Harrison Street, Petersburg, VA, at Southside Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was affectionately known as "My Fat Girl" by her...

Service for Rita Elanda Marshall of Petersburg, will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 7, 2019, at the Chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA. The interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery. The family may be...

Mrs. Deloris Ann Duncan Moore went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 24, 2019, in Petersburg, Virginia. She was reared in Petersburg and a 1956 graduate of Peabody High School. Deloris Ann Duncan Moore was born the first of two daughters to the union of Mr. & Mrs....

Deacon James Bernard Smith, Sr., 86, of 920 West Wythe Street, Petersburg, VA, departed this life on August 28, 2019, at Colonial Heights Healthcare Center in Colonial Heights, VA. He was born on June 29, 1933, in Petersburg, VA, to Horace Sr. and Mary Shield Smith. He was...

Dennis Burke Sullivan, age 79, of Petersburg, VA, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home.

Young King, Ladarius Jervon Green ""Darius"" of Petersburg, VA, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. He was born May 28, 2003, to Lynette Wyche and Lloyd Green. He was a junior at Petersburg High School. He loved to play his game and he loved to...

Services for Mr. Thomas Janis, 61, of Hopewell, VA, who departed this life at Johnston Willis Hospital, Richmond, will be held Saturday, 12 noon, at the chapel of Bland & Tucker Funeral Home, 1500 Arlington Rd., Hopewell, VA., 23860. Interment will follow at Hawkins Memorial...

Robert "Bob" Hutchison Glass, 82, of Colonial Heights passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, August 30, 2019. Bob was born June 5, 1937 in Columbus, OH to the late Paul Jennings Glass and Fern Burroughs Glass. He was preceded in death by his...

Mr. Claude Edward Harris affectionately known as "Hambone", of 1442 Halifax Street, Petersburg, VA, departed this life on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at VCU/MCV Medical Center, Richmond, VA. Mr. Harris was born on February 4, 1954 to the late Marlene Wilkins. He was also...

Mr. Eddie Lee Brunson, Sr. passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at his residence in Prince George, VA. Arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Bland & Tucker Funeral Homes, 137 Harrison St., Petersburg, VA (804)732-7841.

Mr. Raymond Chavis of North Dinwiddie, VA, departed this life Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Hopewell Healthcare Center, Hopewell, VA. Arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Bland & Tucker Funeral Homes, 137 Harrison St., Petersburg, VA (804)732-7841.

Mrs. Mildred C. Leach of Petersburg, VA, departed this life Monday, September 2, 2019 at her residence. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Mr. Franklin A. Lipscomb of Colonial Heights, VA, departed this life Sunday, September 1, 2019 at his residence. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911,...

William Eugene Massenburg, Sr., of Stony Creek, Virginia, entered eternal rest on August 28, 2019, at his residence. He was born February 2, 1951, to the late Willie Massenburg and Alice Taylor Massenburg of Stony Creek, Virginia, and was preceded in death by three brothers,...

Frances Auders Perkins Norris, 78, of Chesterfield, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019. Born in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late William Hubbard Auders and Jere Goddere Perkins. She was also preceded in death by her step-father, John F. Perkins; first...

Mr. Clayton Curry departed this life on August 29, 2019, at Chippenham Hospital, Richmond, Va. Professional services have been entrusted to the staff of Bland & Tucker Funeral Home, 500 Arlington Rd., Hopewell, Va.

Ms. Karen Marie Darden departed this life August 30, 2019, at her residence in Chester, Va. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Fisher-Hayes Funeral Home, 415 Halifax Street, Petersburg, Va. (804)324-5529.