John Herbert Foster Sr.  departed this life on Thursday, August 15, 2019, in his home in Williamsburg, VA.  He was the oldest of eight children born to the late Johnnie and Evoria Foster on February 8, 1935, in Emporia, VA.  He accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age and joined Antioch Baptist Church in Emporia, VA.  After moving to Williamsburg, he joined hands with Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church where he served as a faithful member until his demise. Herbert was...

Annie Anite Randall was born on December 20, 1958, in New Kent County, Virginia, the daughter of Elizabeth Jones-Randall and the late George Melvin Randall.   The late Berbenna and Willie Randall Sr., whom she called “Daddy Buster” and “Momma Berbenna”, were very instrumental in her early upbringing. At an early age, Annie confessed to Christ as her Personal Savior and became a member of Herbert Baptist Church, Wachapreague, VA.  She attended the...

Rowena L. Fauntleroy peacefully answered the Master's Call on Thursday, August 15, 2019, at home surrounded by family and friends. “Gina”, as she was affectionately known by her family and friends, was born on December 5, 1960, to the late Ruth Fay and Robert Lee Fauntleroy, Sr. A life-long resident of Williamsburg, she was educated in the Williamsburg/James City County Public Schools; graduating from Lafayette High School in 1979.  She was employed by Food for Thought...

Roberta L. Carter Christian, drifted off into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at home in Williamsburg, Virginia.  She was born on May 12, 1945, the daughter of the late Louise Foster and Garland Carter. At an early age, she confessed Christ as her Personal Savior and joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church, in Church View, Virginia. She was educated in Middlesex Public Schools.  As a caring and compassionate person, she enjoyed a successful career helping people as a Nursing...

Mr. Gary Lee Watkins was born May 10, 1960, the son of the late Roosevelt and Gladys Watkins.  He received his Heavenly Reward on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. He left this world to join those he missed so much, his father, Roosevelt O. Watkins, mother Gladys Gray Watkins, brothers, Joshua “Peter "Watkins, James “Billy "Watkins, and sister-in-law, Loretia Watkins. Gary graduated from Hampton High School, Hampton, VA. He earned a...

On Sunday, August 4, 2019, surrounded by loving family and friends, Elmer "Darnell" Nazareth transitioned to his Heavenly home, VCU-MCV Hospital, Richmond.  His life began on July 4, 1959, the son of Mary E. and the late Elmer Lee Nazareth. At an early age, Darnell accepted Christ as his Personal Savior and joined hands in fellowship with Grafton Baptist Church -Harris Grove.  He attended York High School and in 1977 he graduated from Lafayette High School. On May 23,...

Billy R. Hatfield, Sr., 71, husband of Esther Hatfield, and father of Alex Hundley (Tracie), and Towana Robinson (George) answered the Master's call on Monday, July 29, 2019.  A homegoing celebration will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, August 5, 2019, in Zion Baptist Church, Williamsburg. Interment to follow in Williamsburg Memorial Park.  Family and friends to assemble by 12:30 p.m. Monday at the church.  Mr. Hatfield may be viewed on Monday beginning at 11:00 a.m. until...

Mrs. Crystal LaVonne Fuller, 68, answered the Master’s call on Sunday, July 28, 2019, in Middlesex County, Virginia. Her earthly journey began on May 20, 1951, the youngest daughter of the late Frederick Douglas Epps Jr. and Doris Lee Braxton Epps, of Williamsburg, Virginia. At an early age, Crystal accepted Christ into her life and joined the First Baptist Church, Williamsburg. In 1969, Crystal graduated from James Blair High school.  She continued her education at Virginia...

Raymond Earl Barnes, Sr., 82, of Newport News, VA passed from this life to life eternal on July 27, 2019.  He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Marjorie McDowell Barnes.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 am Monday, August 5, 2019, in Whiting's Chapel.  Interment with full military honors to follow at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery.  Family and friends to assemble at the funeral home by 10:30 a.m. Monday.  MSG...

On Saturday, July 20, 2019, God saw fit to call our beloved brother Bernard “Juice” Johnson home to eternal rest.  Bernard was born on May 13, 1938, the son of the late Evelyn Johnson Davis, of Williamsburg, Virginia. He attended Bruton Heights School.  He was employed as a Room Service Attendant at the Williamsburg Lodge; retiring after forty-four years of dedicated service. “Juice”, as he was affectionately known, was a kind and caring person.  He...