The Life of Mr. Ernest Pernell Bartlett Jr. July 26, 1955 ~ September 20, 2017   On Wednesday, September 20, 2017, God’s angels came quietly to Laurel Regional Medical Center in Maryland and whispered silently “My dear Ernest, your work on earth is done; your days of trials and tribulations will be no more. Come rest beside the still waters and be at peace.”  He was born on July 26, 1955, son of Doris N. and the late Ernest Pernell Bartlett Sr., of...

James David Rowe answered the Master's call on Saturday, October 19, 2019, in Williamsburg, VA.  He was born on March 18, 1944, the son of the late Mary H. and Lawrence Rowe, Sr. in Williamsburg, Virginia. David was a pioneering engineer who traveled the world as a problem solver. He was greatly loved and will be sorely missed by his family and friends. David is survived by his brothers, Lawrence Jr. and Marcellus; sisters, Sarah and Ella Mae; and a host of other relatives and...

Cynthia Rahima Thomas born on September 29, 1980, the daughter of Ludie and the late Thomas Bullock, entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 18, 2019, in Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News. A service of remembrance will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 27, 2019, in Whiting's Chapel.  Family and friends to assemble at the funeral home by 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.  Ms. Thomas may be viewed on Sunday beginning at 2:00 p.m. until the hour of her...

Mr. Thomas Henry “Snow” Brown Jr. departed this life on October 14, 2019, after a brief illness.  He was born the son of Mrs. Dorothy Alice and the late Mr. Thomas Henry Brown Sr.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents Mr. Robert Charity Sr. and Mrs. Louise Charity, and his niece Baby Sherri Brown. At an early age, he accepted Christ and joined Parrish Hill Baptist church.  He was a spiritual man and was involved in many church activities such as serving on...

Delores Collier born June 22, 1932, was called to Eternal Rest on October 13, 2019, at home surround by family and friends. She was the wife of Cecil Collier for 67 years and mother of the late Cecil “Stinka” Collier, Michael Collier, and Colette Roots (Daryl).  A funeral service will be held 12:30 p.m. Friday, October 18, 2019, in Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Williamsburg, with viewing beginning at 10:30 a.m.  Professional services entrusted to the staff of...

Cora Lee Wright closed her eyes on Thursday, October 10, 2019, at home.  Her life began on July 17, 1924.  She was preceded in death by her husband James Wright Sr.  She leaves fond memories with her sons, James Jr. (Patricia), of Newport News, Melvin, of Yorktown, Robert (Renee), of South Bronx, New York, Calvin (Linda), of Yorktown, Neal (Brenda) of Richmond, Earl and Tony, both of Williamsburg, Vincent (Denisse), of Yorktown, Timothy, of Newport News and Lawrence, of Ohio;...

Robert D. White “Dell” April 2, 1971 - October 8, 2019 Newport News VA Robert Delton White was born on April 2, 1971, the son of the late Robert G. and Deloris A. White, of Matthews, Virginia.  He peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, in his home. After graduating from Mathews High School, Robert, affectionately known as “Dell” joined the United States Army and went on to serve and protect on multiple overseas tours. He spent...

Melba Muse Giles, the wife of Deacon Mark Giles II, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 7, 2019.  She was born on July 7, 1940, daughter of the late Thomas W. Muse Sr. and Daisy L. Muse of Yorktown, VA. Melba accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of Shiloh Baptist Church, Yorktown until her health declined.  She graduated from James Weldon Johnson High School and retired from York County Public Schools. She leaves to cherish her memories with her...

On Sunday, October 6, 2019, at 10:46 a.m. Anthony Charles Ashby, better known as “Dey” or “Uncle Shed”, peacefully entered into eternal rest, in his home surrounded by family.  Anthony was born on December 29, 1962, in Williamsburg, Virginia, to the late Annette Elizabeth Turner Ashby White and Albert Jerome Ashby, Sr. At an early age, Anthony became a member of Union Baptist Church and attended Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools. He enjoyed the...

Mr. Craig Dewayne Tyler answered the Master’s call on October 6, 2019.  His life began on December 5, 1967, son of Ethel Williams and the late Henry Williams, of Toano, VA. At an early age, he accepted Christ into his life and became a member of St. John Baptist Church, Toano.  He most recently worked for Hazelwood Plumbing and Heating Company. ‘’Poo Poo’’ as he was so affectionately called, could do almost anything that he put his hands to such as,...