On June 29, 1930, the union of Clarence and Mamie Street Nash were blessed with their first son in which they named Pompey Clarence Nash. Pompey lived his formative years with his parents at the home of his paternal grandparents Jessie and MaryJackson Nash.   He attended the High Rock Church school and graduated in 1948 from the R.R. Moton High School where he met his soon to be bride, Rosetta Randle.  During his high school years, he was a...

    January 6, 2023 A letter of Appreciation Oliver & Eggleston Funeral Establishment would like to wish everyone in our community a very happy New Year. We sincerely appreciate the trust our clients, and members of the community have displayed to us, while handling the funeral of their loved ones. It is our purpose to give a thoughtful service and when doing so, hope we have helped to lighten your burden. We are so thankful for the 40 years we have been allowed to serve...

On December 26th, 2022, Susan Jackson gained her wings with her loving family by her side. Susan was the daughter of the late Ann Jackson. She was preceded in death by her Mother Ann Jackson, Brothers George and Michael Jackson, Goddaughter Teriah Scott, and Lifelong Companion James Trent. Susan graduated from Cumberland High School, and later devoted 34 years to serving the children at Cumberland Elementary School. Susan had a passion for cooking, and her home cooked meals and pies will be...

  Obituary Gently and peacefully our family circle was broken on Decem­ber 20, 2022. The sweet spirit of our dear Mary went to join her sons, parents, siblings, and the Saviour to a home not built with hands, but whose maker and builder is God. "Elizabeth" as some family called her spent her formative years in Petersburg on Shore St. with her family. She was born to the late Willie Lawrence Beverly and Alberta Trent Beverly on August 21, 1954. Peaches as she was fondly...

Earl A. Clark was born on January 11, 1944 He was the youngest son of the late Winston and Mattie Clark. Earl was called to his Heavenly home on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He gave his life to Christ and was baptized at High Rock Bap- tist Church, where he remained a member. He was educated in the Prince Edward County School System. In 1965 Earl was joined in holy matrimony to Lillie Tillery and to that union they were blessed with four children. Earl was...

Linda Carolyn Carter was born in Cumberland, VA on April 13, 1955, to the late Willie Lee and Carrie Catherine Carter. She peacefully departed this world on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at her home.   Linda accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Midway Baptist Church. She was educated in Cumberland County Public School System.   Linda was a very jolly, carefree, and humble person who didn't mind helping...

Bruce Miley, husband, father, Pa Pa Grandad was called to his eternal rest on Friday, December 9, 2022 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Bruce was born August 20, 1939 in Brooklyn New York, son of the late Eugene and Lucille Miley at an early age.  He joined the Williamsburg Christian Church where he attended with his parents.  He worked at Fanon Electric Company as a shipping supervisor.  He was later hired by  the Newark New Jersey Housing Authority where he worked until...

““He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.” (Psalms 147:3) Mary Helen Hicks, affectionately known as “Mary Helen”, was born on May 27, 1942 in Farmville, Virginia. After an unexpected illness, she peacefully departed this life on Sunday, December 4, 2022. Mary was the youngest girl of ten children born to the late James and Marion Thompson. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Jim, David, John, Emmitt, and Otis; and four sisters,...

Kenneth Lee Dabney (Kenny) entered eternal rest on December 1, 2022 at Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg.  Born October 9, 1961 in Farmville Virginia to the late Hattie and John Dabney.  Kenneth was a graduate of Prince Edward County High School.  He loved to hand around the store and eat his sweets.  You could see him walking every morning to het his cigarettes and coffee.  He was always willing to go and help anyone that needed him.  He leaves behind...