VILMA BRANTYNA HARPER  On February 12, 2023, Vilma Brantyna Harper departed peacefully to her Heavenly Home, not made by hands.  Vilma was born on January 31, 1929 in Clifton Forge, VA to the late Clarence and Kathryn Morgan.  Vilma was an only child.  She leaves her two son, Penic Ernest Harper & Harrison Preston Jones Jr.(Helen), Thirteen grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.  Among the many special people in her life are her first cousin Juanita Garrison and close friends Betty "BJ" Fields and William & Buretta Shepherd.

LUCILLE GENEVA GRAYSON  Our beloved mother entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 31, 1992 at Potomac Hospital, Woodbridge, Virginia. She was born in Woodbridge, VA on April 9, 1912 to the late Lewis and Carrie Grayson.  She joined Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Woodbridge VA at an early age and remained a member until her death.  There remains to cherish her memory three sons, Albert, Milton and Wilton Powell.  Nephew Robert jackson, who has been with her from infancy.  Seven granddaughters, one sister, Mayetta Hall, a devoted friend, Marie Betty Hall, and a host of nephews, nieces and friends.

ERNEST PEAVEY SR. On Sunday Oct 10, 2004, God called Ernest Peavey Sr. home to be with Him.  Ernest Peavey was born August 16, 1923 in McVay Kentucky.  He is the son of John and Addie Peavey.  After graduating from High School, he joined the United 
States Army and served for 13 years until he was wounded in combat in World War II.  He was awarded thePurple Heart; in recognition of his sacifice to his Country.  Later Ernest joined Mount Olive Baptist church under the leadership of Reverend Fredrick Ray where he was an active member in different organizations (Usher Board, Pastors Aid Club, and a Manager of the Mount Olive Rising Stars for 24 years).  Ernest is survived by his loving devoted wife Doris Peavey, two sons, Ernest Peavey Jr. and Tony Peavey; one step daughter, Odell Jackson; one brother-in-law, Stanley Jackson; one grand-daughter, Mariah Peavey; one step grandson, Brian Jackson; two daghter-in-laws, Cynthia Peavey and Joanna Peavey and a host of other relatives and friends.  He will be greatly missed by all those who's lives he touched.  We love you and will miss you.

HARVEY EDWARD SMITH,  was called by the Lord to live in Glory on Monday, March 8, 2010 at the Bowling Green Healthcare center in Bowling Green, VA.  He was born July 22, 1942 in Dumfries, VA to the late Charlie Davis and Mary Annie Smith.  Preceding into Glory with Brother' Floyd L. Smith and nephew Lloyd L. Smith.  He leaves to cherish his memory two sister: Hazel Williams of Fredericksburg, VA Joyce Smith of Stafford, VA two brothers: Percy and Raymond Smith of Stafford, VA. Father-mentor to Linda, Robert, Curtis, Brenda and David Kendall.  Four first cousins: Junice and Lewis Smith of Dumfries, VA, Shirley Yates and Linda Smith of Harrisonburg, PA.  Brother-in-law Lewis Williams, Sister-in-law Helen Smith.  Six Nieces, twelve nephews, and a host of relatives and friends.

Robert J. Harris Sr.  On Tuesday, August 19, 2008, God sent his angels to Robert J. Harris to welcome him to his heavenly home.  Robert was born on November 19, 1936 to Eva Mae Harris and Tom Watson Harris in Russell County Alabamb.  He was the youngest of eight children born of this union.  At the age of 18, Robert moved to virginia, wher he worked in construction.  He enjoyed fishing, singing and dearly loved his family.  Above all Christ was first and foremost in his life.  He accepted Christ at a very young age, diligently serving Him his entire life.  Robert Harris was a pillar and dedicated member of the Community of Faith Tabernacle Baptist Church in Springfield, Virginia.  He served as a Deacon for numerous years, later becoming Deacon Emeritus.  Most reently serving as a member of the Pastoral search committee, he provided valuable spritual insight to the selection of the current Pastor.  A faithful Sunday School and worship service attendee, Deacon Harris loved to sing hymns of the Chruch.  A favorite being, " I Will Trust in the Lord".  Always willing to assist in functions whenever he 
was called upon without hesitation as a servant for the Kingdom of God.  What we loved most notably about Deacon Harris is he never let any physical conditions prevent him from performing independently at a level necessary for him to support of the COFT ministry and mission.  His legacy to us was a life example of how to live without fear of looking forward to the day when the Lord calls our name.  To Go be the glory for gifting us with a man like Rovert Harris that we may always remember.  His will ever be ingrained in our hearts, minds and spirits at Community of Faith.  Robert is survived by his five children, Robert J. Harris Jr. of woodbridge, Virginia, Glendale Harris (Melody) of Durham, north Carolina, Maria Simpson (Gene) of Dumfries, Virginia, Wanda Seward of Woodbridge, Virginia and Patrica Harris of North Carolina, several loving stepchildren in addition to his only surviving sister, Eva Mae Harris of Alabama, a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends.

DOROTHY MAE EDWARDS POLLARD, On Sunday Novemer 14, 2010, Dorothy Mae Edwards Pollard (DOT) (Age 80) entered into eternal life.  Dorothy was born in Salisbury North Carolina to the late Hayward Edwards, Sr. and Marie T. Mills.  Dorothy was the wife of the late Haywood Rollins Pollard Sr. and with this union she was blessed with nine cildren.  She is survived by seven sons, Hayward G. Edwards, Ronnie L. Pollard, Jesse B. Pollard, Paul E. Pollard (Brenda) John T. Pollard, Donell G. Pollard (Alexis) and Walter M. Pollard (Valerie).  She was predeceased by two sons,  Bobby L. Pollard and Haywood R. Pollard, Jr.  She is also survived by two brothers Jake M. Mills(Diane) and Robert Tucker and one sister, Phyllis Diane Mills; two sister-in-laws, Elsie Mae Lewis and Lila Tucker.  She predeceased by three brothers, Arthur Tucker, Herman Tucker, Hayward Edwards, Jr. , Two sister-in-laws, Anna Pollard and Almeda Fayne as well as three uncles, Lewis Tucker, Jay Will Tucker and Hezekiah Garner.  She also leaves to mourn a host of cousins, nieces, (Helen Jones)  nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren/ great-great grandchildren as well as many close friends who loved and cherished her dearly.  Dorothy was a longtime member of Third Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia.  Sher served on the Deaconess Ministry, the Missionary Ministry and Culinary Ministry where she enjoyed displaying her caring attributes to all in need.  Dorothy was one of a kind and she was always willing to lend a helping hand.

CORA DELSIE JACKSON  Cora Jackson is survived by six children: Marie Ellis, Thomas Marshall, Matthew Marshall, Rebecca Ball, Paul Marshall, Michael Jackson.  She also leaves twenty-three grand-children, eighteen great-grand children, two sons-in-law, four daughters-in-law, two sisters, Mayetta Hall and Lucille Grayson, a devoted niece Alice Bryd and a host of relatives, nieces, nephews and friends.