On Thursday, January 20, 2022, Charles C. Spruell Sr., departed this life. He was born on May 10, 1937, in Charles City, VA. Charles worked for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation for twenty-eight years as a horticulturist providing extensive knowledge of trees, flowers, vegetables, nuts, bushes, and fruits. He also volunteered for ten years with the Charles City Fire Department. He was full of energy, love, and wisdom for anyone who would give their ear for a moment.  When the music...

Odee Montgomery Wright, affectionally known as “Dee”, was born on November 12, 1939, the Rose M. Wright, in King William, Virginia.  He transitioned from this life on January 20, 2022, at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center in Williamsburg, Va.  He was preceded in death by his brothers, Billy Wright, David Wright, James Wright, and Percy Wright; and sisters, Mary Willie Meekins, Gracie Phillips, and Lue Thomas Wright. He accepted Christ at a young age at...

Josephine “Pie” Lee Hargis peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 21, 2022, at her home.  She was born December 3, 1931, the fourth child of the late Eugene and Josephine Lee.  She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Jean, Warren, Juanita, and Barbara Ann. Josephine began her education at the James City County Training School and graduated from Bruton Heights School in 1949.  She went on to graduate from Saint Phillips School of Nursing...

Vera A. Thornton- Smith affectionally known as “Nette”, was born on July 23, 1963, to the late Earnest Lee Wiggins and Geneva Wiggins in Tarboro, North Carolina. She departed this life on January 19, 2022. Vera was a long-time resident of Newport News, Virginia where she attended the Newport News Public School system. During her early years, she became a member of St. Marks Deliverance Church in Portsmouth, Va. Nette enjoyed spending quality time with her...

Wayne Opie was called to eternal rest on Monday, January 17, 2022.  He was born on September 20, 1963, the youngest of eight siblings to the late Edgar Opie and Alberta Morris Opie. Wayne was a native of Lackey, Virginia and was educated in the York County Public School system. Wayne joined the United States Air Force in 1986 where he served and was honorably discharged after twelve years of service. He also worked for John Deere and then the United States Postal...

Melinda Lowery was born on December 21, 1968, to the union of Horace and Mary Redcross, in Williamsburg, Virginia.  Her earthly journey ended on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at her residence. At an early age, she accepted Christ as her Personal Savior and joined Little Zion Baptist Church.  She was educated in the Williamsburg-James City County Public School system. Melinda was well known and loved by many.  She was the life of the party and always made people laugh.  She...

On Friday January 14, 2022, God saw fit to call our beloved Linda J. Johnson home. Her life began on August 12, 1954, born to the late Arthur and Corrine Holmes. Linda was educated in the York County Public School system. In her youth Linda joined hands in fellowship with New Quarter Baptist Church. She was blessed to bring her one and only son Thomas whom she loved, into the world. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend who lived life to the fullest Linda was a...

Brenda Byrd entered eternal rest on January 13, 2022. She was born on January 1, 1956, to the late George W. and Alma C. White. She was also preceded in death by her sister Dr. Debra White-Coleman. At an early age, Brenda joined Chickahominy Baptist Church at an early age, she was educated in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools, where she found her love of poetry. Brenda was also employed at Colonial Williamsburg for over 15 years. Brenda was a...

We regretfully announce the passing of Kiwan Curley, 60, of Newport News, Virginia. Kiwan passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021, due to natural causes. An independent and vibrant personality from the beginning, Kiwan will be lovingly remembered by family, friends, and the community for his kindness, generosity, positivity, and sense of humor, despite his daily battle with the ongoing illness he endured. Never one to complain, Kiwan’s favorite saying was “Be positive,...

Joseph Haynes was born on September 17, 1945, in New York City to parents Anderson Long and Lucille Price. Raised in the Big Apple, “Haynes”, as he was affectionately called by friends and family, attended public schools, and held numerous jobs after successfully completing training in both Maintenance and Building Services. In 1967, Haynes landed a job as a superintendent of a major housing facility. Later, Haynes would obtain a position with the NYC Sanitation Dept. as an...