All Obituaries

Marilyn “Lollipop” Jones was peacefully called to rest on Monday, June 10, 2019, at MCV Hospital surrounded by her family and friends. She was the fifth of ten children born to Ruby Jones and the late Calvin Jones on March 8, 1958, in James City County.  She was nicknamed “Lollipop” by her parents and attended the New Kent County Public School System. She worked at Eastern State Hospital, Williamsburg, VA in the Food Service Department until her health began to...

On Friday, June 7, 2019, God called his beloved Romeo A. Whitby, home to eternal rest, in Bon Secour Mary Immaculate Hospital, with family by his side.  His life journey began on June 16, 1932, son of the late Annie V. Whitby and Fred Travis, of Yorktown, Virginia. At an early age, he accepted Christ as his personal savior and joined Morning Star Baptist Church, Williamsburg, Virginia. He retired from Newport News Shipbuilding, after many dedicated years as a Ship Fitter. ...

Charles Henry Gray, of 5541 Belle Pond Drive, North Chesterfield, Virginia 23234 departed this life at Chippenham Hospital, Richmond, Virginia on June 5, 2019. Charles was born on March 20, 1953, to the late Thelma and Herman Henry Gray, of Williamsburg, Virginia.  He was educated in the Williamsburg-James City County Public School System, graduating from James Blair High School with the Class of 1971.  He continued his education receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree from...

On May 30, 2019, Robert Cliffton Godbolt Sr. answered the Master’s call in Chippenham Hospital, Richmond, VA. His life began on January 26, 1945, the son of the Bennie and Blanche Godbolt of Yorktown, Virginia. He attended the York County public schools, graduating from James Weldon Johnson High School.  After graduating he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp.  He served his country from July 31, 1967, until being Honorably Discharged on March 1, 1971.  He retired...

On Tuesday, May 28, 2019, God in His Almighty power called home for eternal rest, our beloved, Stephanie Marie Taylor.  She slipped away to be with her Lord and Savior in her home in Newport News, Virginia.  Her life’s journey began on February 14, 1973, the daughter of Barbara Tyler Taylor and the late Stanford Taylor.   At an early age, she accepted Christ as her Personal Savior and joined New Zion Baptist Church.  In 1991, she graduated from Lafayette High...

James G. Munlin peacefully answered the Master’s call on Monday, May 27, 2019.  His life’s journey began on April 10, 1940, in Brooklet, Georgia.  He was the second of seven children born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Willie Lee Munlin. “Jimmy”, as he was so fondly called, graduated from James Baldwin High School with the Class of 1958.  After graduating, he enlisted in the United States Navy.  He proudly served his country with great distinction for...

Edward Statten Radcliffe Sr., the youngest of six children, was born on September 9, 1921 to Charles Washington and Mary Elizabeth Roberts Radcliffe in York County. Edward attended Williamsburg -James City County Public Schools. He enlisted in the army on September 29, 1942 in Richmond, Virginia during World War II. He served in the battles of Normandy, Northern France and Rhineland Central Europe. He received “Good Conduct” medals and was honorably discharged on September 21, 1945 at...

George Dwight Cameron, Jr. received his wings on Monday, May 27, 2019. He was born on December 18, 1951 in Newport News, Virginia, to George M. Cameron and the late Mildred E. Cameron.George graduated from Hampton High School, Class of 1969. Following graduation, he attended Thomas Nelson Community College, where he earned an Associate’s Degree in Physical Education. He later went on to attend Norfolk State University. He served over 25 years as an employee at Ball Metal Beverage...

On Sunday, May 26, 2019, our beloved Deloris Ransome went home to be with the Lord. She was born on February 19, 1951 and was preceded in death by her mother Dorothy Lee Shierd (Poogie), her father Samuel Johnson and grandson Donald Henderson.She leaves to cherish her blessed memories, two sons; John and Derek Wallace; Four grandchildren, Marquita Stokes, Randy Palmer (Snoop), Susie Taswell and Ayanna Wallace; eight great-grandchildren; two aunts, Helen Tucker (William) and Cheryln White, of...

Audrey Carol Piggott Bowman life’s journey began on December 1, 1931, the daughter of the late Celestine Piggott Outten and Elmore Piggott, Sr., of James City County, Virginia. She departed this life suddenly and unexpectantly on Saturday, May 25, 2019, in her home. At an early age, she was baptized and became a longtime member of Shiloh Baptist Church, Williamsburg. She will be greatly missed by all knew and loved her. She leaves to cherish her blessed memories her daughters, Edythe...