Ms. Amanda E. "Mandy" Frazier, was called from labor to rest on Friday, December 6, 2019, in Consulate Healthcare of Williamsburg.  A lifelong resident of Williamsburg, Amanda was born on March 2, 1942, the daughter of the late Lillian J. and George E. Frazier Sr. A service to celebrate her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 13, 2019, in Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Valerie Matthews officiating.  Interment to follow in the church cemetery.  Family...

Elder Rosemary Crawford Isaac made her transition to eternal rest on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. Her life began on March 20, 1952, in Bronx, New York. She was born to the late Mother Ruby Crawford Nelson and was the youngest of two children. She matriculated through the New York City Public Schools. Upon graduation from Abraham Lincoln High School in Brooklyn, New York, she attended the Borough of Manhattan Community College obtaining her Associate in Arts Degree. Later, inspired to make a...

Fleming Emmanuel Pierce Jr. born June 20, 1937, in Magruder, now known as Camp Peary, to the late Christine Wallace and Emanuel Pierce, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. F.E, as he was affectionately called, was raised in Mount Gilead Baptist Church and was active in Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, the senior choir, and was a trustee for a number of years. Whenever there was a beautification project at the church, F.E. was always there. Fleming attended the...

Kirby O. Howard, 74, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 1, 2019.   He was born and raised in Williamsburg.  He was a Vietnam Veteran and member of the Old Capital Lodge #629 I.B.P.O. Elks of the World.   He is survived by his loving wife, Sara Linda Howard; seven daughters, Mary Howard, of Georgia, Turron Jones (Kelvin), of Newport News, VA, Angelique Watson, of Alexandria, VA, Dr. Sherri Ashby, Robyn Ashby, Tara Green (Frederick), Minister Nina...

O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered, accept our prayers on behalf of Carol Ann Smith and grant her entrance into the land of light and joy, in the fellowship of thy saints; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. On Friday, November 1, 2019, our loving sister Carol Ann Smith, peacefully passed away in her sleep.  She was born on February 12, 1955, in New York, New York.  She loved the city and...

“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints”.    Psalm 116:15 Pearl L. Piggott Bartlett, 78, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, in her home surrounded by her loved ones.  Her life began on November 12, 1941, the daughter of the late Randolph and Catherine Braxton, of Williamsburg, VA in the Croaker Community.  She attended Bruton Heights School.  At an early age, she accepted Christ...

On November 27, 2019, Richard Percy Wright answered the Master’s call and peacefully went home to be with the Lord.  His life began on September 20, 1946, the son of the late Percy Richard and Lillian Mae Wright, in Bronx, New York. He attended the New York City Public Schools where he excelled as an Honor Student.  Upon graduation, he received an academic scholarship to attend Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois from which he graduated with a Bachelor...

On her 69th birthday, surrounded by loving family, Iris S. Judkins entered into the Kingdom of Heaven at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, VA.  She was born on November 25, 1950, to the late, Ella Mae and Thessalonians Judkins. As a youth, Iris accepted Christ as her personal Savior and joined Mt. Gilead Baptist Church where she remained a member for over fifty-five years.  She faithfully served on the Usher Board and Hospitality...

Ryan transitioned from this life on November 24, 2019. He was born on May 8, 1991, to Rhonda Dixie and Mark Robinson.  He was the eldest of his siblings.  Ryan was a gentle, kind-hearted loving son, brother, nephew, cousin and grandson.  Ryan accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was baptized several years ago.  He touched the lives of many people with his charismatic personality.  He loved to listen to music, enjoy the company of others, laughing and being...

On October 13, 1945, in Williamsburg, Virginia, the late Ernest Hawkins and Nancy Johnson were blessed by God with a loving son, James Jermaine Hawkins.  On Friday, November 22, 2019, at 3:55 am, God called his angel to be with Him for all eternity. At an early age, James accepted Christ as his personal Savior and joined Morning Star Baptist Church.  He loved his church, where he played the guitar and drums.  He was a faithful member until his health prevented him from being...