**In lieu of flowers please make donations to The American Heart Association in the name of Anthony J. Griffin. He attended Moorefi eld Church of God. William N Bland & Son Funeral Home | Obituaries | The Daily Item Anthony J. Griffin, known in the two-wheel world as Creeper departed this life suddenly on Thursday January 5, 2023. For more information, call us at (804) 732-7841. View detailed information about the services we provide, and the prices we offer to our families. (804) 732-5959. **
A Celebration of Life will be held at 12 Noon, Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the Chapel of Bland Funeral Home, 137 Harrison Street, Petersburg, VA. Rev. Write your message of sympathy today. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. The submitter is solely responsible for all such content. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Janie Sites and eight brothers, Oscar, Cletus, William, Leon, Glen Ours Sr., Bobby Ours, Paul Ours and Galen Ours. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mr. Anthony J. Griffin please visit our,
Anthony J. Griffin, known in the two-wheel world as Creeper departed this life suddenly on Thursday January 5, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Mrs. Betty Jean Griffin of Dinwiddie, VA, Mother-in-Law -Emma Jean Branch of Richmond, VA. Paternal grandmother; Mrs. Mattie Griffin of Petersburg, VA, Maternal grandparents; Mr. & Mrs. William Whitmore, of Prince George, VA, Uncle Ernest Griffin, of Dinwiddie VA, and Godmother Iola Mallory, Dinwiddie, VA.
At an early age Anthony received Christ and was baptized at Little Zion Baptist Church, the same church he later married the love of his life. He also worked as a farmer, a chicken catcher for Rockingham Poultry, Vacuum Services and various other jobs throughout his lifetime. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. He was also an avid hunter and enjoyed caring for his beloved donkey Elvis and portraying Santa Claus for the local community at Christmastime. ), P.O. Arrangements were by Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg, W.Va. Condolences to the family may be left at www.schaefferfuneralhome.com. JJ loved his nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, he leaves a host of them, devoted nephew, John Orlando Dean. To register, call 520-0050 Commodity distribution DINWIDDIE The county Department of Social Services, through the Central Virginia Food Bank, will distribute commodities from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at Rohoic Elementary School, 23312 Airport St. Rheba Louise Helmick, age 75, of Onego, W.Va., passed away on Monday, Feb. 13, at Sentara RMH in Harrisonburg, Va. Born May 8, 1947, in Onego, she was the daughter of the late Grover and Ruth (Turner) Long. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. In addition to her church ministries, she served the community by going to the Baptist Childrens Home and Central State Hospital ministering to residents, patients and staff. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Kela L. Glenn, best known as KeKe, 39, of South Chesterfield Virginia was born on March 28, 1983 to mother Judith Nash (Glenn) in Orangeburg, Kela L. Glenn, best known as KeKe, 39, of South Chesterfield Virginia was born on March 28, 1983 to mother Judith Nash (Glenn) in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment. Condolences to the family may be left at www. Those who wish to remember Billie in a special way may make donations to Petersburg High School Scholarship Fund, 89 Riverview Dr., Petersburg, WV 26847 or Grant County Association of Retired School Employees Scholarship Fund, c/o JoAnn Harman, 5294 Patterson Creek Rd., Lahmansville, WV 26731. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. "Jonathan kind of crawled," said Prince, who said he was outside at the time and did not hear the shot. Events Add a photo. Brown of Charleston, W.Va.; son-in-law, Josh Kile of Maysville, W.Va.; three grandchildren, Taylor Kile, Shaylee Kile and McKeyin Kile; and her handsome great-grandson, Tanson Wood Allamong. He was born in Petersburg on April 8, 1960 to Weldon and Joan Daniel Wayne Peterson, 62, of Colonial Heights passed away February 12, 2023. She will be missed by the thousands of lives she touched during her lifetime. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. He was a native of King and Queen County and a longtime resident Stephen Edward Dabney Jr., 72, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023. Powhatan. Services will be held at Elmore Funeral Home, Moorefi eld, on Thursday, March 2, at 11 a.m. with Pastor James Yao offi ciating. Our beloved mother and sister was called home to eternal Stephen Edward Dabney Jr., 72, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023. Twila Alberta Kimble, 88, of Pendleton Manor, formerly of Petersburg, died Sunday, Feb.19. Bland Funeral Home - Petersburg Add Photos 3 Memories Clifton Walker, Sr. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion He loved the solitude of the outdoors. Obituary. He was a former member of HOTT Motorcycle Club of Richmond, VA, as well as the Petersburg Chapter of C.O.T.T. Later in life, Billie obtained a masters degree which inspired those close to her that it is never too late to learn and achieve lifelong goals. Obituary Mr. Joseph Lamm, Sr.,51, of Petersburg, VA., departed this life Sunday, January 8, 2023 at his residence. You are now subscribed to receive daily email affirmations. Kevin was preceded in death by his father, Ronnie Wheeler. WebBland Funeral Homes 137 Harrison Street | Petersburg, Virginia (804) 732-7841 Has a Death Occurred? Left to cherish her memories children, Simeon L. Williams Sr. (Chivita) of Woodbridge, VA; daughters, Bernadine D. Gaskins of WestPoint, VA and Debra A. Smith (Curtis) of N Prince George; siblings, Mary Peterson (Henry) and George L. Blanding; brother-In-Law, Raymond Grammar and sister-in-law, Josephine Berry; grandchildren, twelve; great grandchildren, seventeen, and a host of family, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Left to cherish his memories: his loving daughter, Sylvia Newby (Terry) of Woodbridge, VA; granddaughter, Mahoghany Malden of Petersburg; grandsons, Te Quante Malden and Tavarea Malden of Woodbridge, VA; great-grandchildren, Kyrell Malden and Ki'Ari Malden-Scott of Petersburg; siblings, Rufus McNair of Petersburg, Margaret McNair of Hopewell, Eloise Stephens of Petersburg, Larry McNair (Alice) of Chesterfield, Patricia Hill (Wayne), of Petersburg, Jeffrey McNair of Petersburg, Tyrone McNair (Felicia) of Newport News, VA and Michael McNair (Lucille); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends to include very special friends, Thomas Branch and Butch Johnson of Petersburg. While in New York, Arthur lived and worked in various places there for most of his adult life. J. M. WtE.KFEl.50N Fiimi-il .iMislwii-m. She will also be missed dearly by her roommate, Mary Ruffin, and the staff of Envoy of Lawrencev-ille, who provided her with comfort, love and excellent care the past two and a half years. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Recommend Mr. Bernard's obituary to your friends. The family and friends are asked to assemble at the Chapel at 10:30 a.m. on the day of the service. Obituaries Clarence Junior Leatherman, 71, of Moorefield, W.Va., passed from this life on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, at WVU Medicines J.W. Obituary Mrs. Lossie Mae Williams, of Hopewell departed this earthly life on Sunday, February 12, 2023 . The family will receive friends Saturday, March 4, at the Markwood Funeral Home, Keyser, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 1 p.m. with Pastor Beth Jacobson officiating.