Paul H. Givens Sr. was the eleventh of twelve children born to the late Howard W. Givens and Virginia O. Givens on July 29, 1945, in James City County, VA. He confessed Christ as his Saviour at an early age and joined Shiloh Baptist Church, Williamsburg, where he remained a faithful member and enjoyed singing in the Men’s Choir.  Paul was a graduate of Bruton Heights High School Class of 1965. He worked as a charge aide at Eastern State Hospital in Williamsburg until he became...

Yovonne D. Snowden entered into eternal life on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Sentara Williamsburg Hospital after a lengthy illness. "Tiny," known by family and friends, was born June 17, 1956, to Joan R. Jackson and the late Charles H. "Mum" Jackson.  At an early age, she confessed Christ, was baptized, and joined Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. She was united in holy matrimony to the late Robert Snowden and was blessed with four children. She was employed with...

Linda Yvonne Wright Credle Stubbs, a believer in Christ, minister of the gospel, loving wife, devoted mother, teacher to hundreds, spiritual mentor to many, a caring aunt, niece, cousin, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to all; trusting the plan of the Lord as she departed this life September 7, 2021, in Newport News, Virginia. Born June 18, 1952, in Lackey, Virginia to the late James Russell and Evelina Wright, Linda Stubbs was a Godsend!  She was truly blessed with a very...

On Saturday, September 11, 2021, Alice C. Hardy-Miller 53, sadly transitioned into eternal rest. She was born and raised in Delaware to the late Columbus Hardy Sr. and Alice Hardy on June 29, 1968. She made a name for herself and was known as “Little Alice.”  Later in life, she traveled quite a bit but eventually settled in Virginia. While in Virginia Alice met Milton Miller, and on March 31, 1999, they joined in holy matrimony. Alice loved Milton very much, and he...

Martha Louise Smith was born on March 8, 1947, the daughter of the late Howard and Mary Johnson of New Kent County, Virginia.  She transitioned from this earthly journey to eternal joy on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was educated in the New Kent County Public School System.  She accepted Christ into her life at an early age and joined Lebanon Baptist Church, New Kent County.  Later in life, she relocated to York County,...

Warren Bruce Spraggins passed away peacefully on September 12, 2021, at The Haven Residential Home in Charles City, Va. His life’s journey began on August 31, 1939. He was born the son of the late Benjamin L. Spraggins Sr. and Susie Josephine Spraggins. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Benjamin L. Spraggins Jr. and Sherman Randolph Spraggins, and a beloved cousin James “Buddy” Hudson, Sr. At the age of 13, he accepted Christ as his personal Savior and...

Nathan Earl Pollard Sr. was born on July 15, 1957, to the late Earnest Pollard Sr. and Queen Ester Young Pollard, in King and Queen County, Virginia. On September 7, 2021, God called him home, for he had prepared a place for him in Heaven. At an early age, Nathan was baptized at First Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Newtown, Virginia. He loved life and enjoyed spending time with his family. Being a hardworking man, he was employed as a foreman with Shirley Contracting Company, LLC for the last...

Our beloved mother, Vicki Lynn Woodrow, 59, lost her battle with cancer and went home to be with Our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. On May 3, 1962, she was born in Roanoke, Va., to Jack and Dorothy Niday Woodrow.  She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Woodrow Sr., a brother, Gary Woodrow, and grandson Gabriel Smith.  Vicki is survived by her only daughter, Tasha Korea (Charles III) of Newport News, Virginia, and three sons, James R. Smith of...

Donald C. “Donnie” McGuire, 64, of Hayes, Virginia, passed away at home on Monday, August 23, 2021.  He was born on June 29, 1957, son of Roscoe and Iris McGuire, in Newport News, Virginia.  He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Mary Withrow, and brothers, William McGuire and Darryl McGuire.  He is survived by the mother of his six children, Laura Burcher; children, Sylvia McGuire, Don McGuire, Dale McGuire (Meliszabeth), Jennifer McGuire, Heather...

Patricia Ann Woods Edwards was born, January 29, 1940, in Vinton, Virginia to the late, Garfield Lewis Woods and Florence Preston Woods.  On September 3, 2021, at the age of 81, Pat departed this earthly life at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center and entered into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Trisha, as she was affectionally known, was baptized and attended the Reed Street Baptist Church where she enjoyed Sunday School and Ushering.  After losing...