“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”                                     Matthew 11:28-30 Emily A. Buchanan made her transition home to our heavenly Father on April 6, 2020. ...

Harris Lee Jr., 89, passed Friday, April 3, 2020, in his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on May 8, 1930, son of the late Irene and Harris Lee Sr., of Williamsburg. He graduated with the Class of 1947 from Bruton Heights High School in Williamsburg, Virginia.  In 1951, he graduated from St. Paul College in Lawrenceville, VA.  He later served in the United States Marines at Camp Lejeune.  After being honorably discharged from the Marines, Harris returned to Virginia...

On Tuesday, March 31, 2020, Robyn went to sleep and woke up in Glory! Robyn Sharron Ashby was born on May 11, 1968, to Sara Linda and the late Quinton M. Jimmerson, of Williamsburg, Virginia. Robyn was a graduate of Lafayette High School, Class of 1986.  She furthered her studies by receiving an Associate in Applied Mathematics from Thomas Nelson Community College.  Robyn worked as the General Manager of Reservations for the Colonial Williamsburg Hotel Properties for over...

Samuel L. Chamblee was born on August 23, 1957, the first of three children born to the union of Samuel O. and Mary L. Chamblee.  On Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, God called his faithful servant home. Left to cherish his fond memories are his devoted wife, Essie Chamblee; two sons, Aaron Shawntel Johnson (Jen) and Mike Ray Johnson (Lorinda); grandchildren, Promise Jefferson (Julian), Jawahn, Jaquari, Ja’Mya, Elijah and Josiah; two...

Princess Richards Chapman departed this life on March 27, 2020, to start her Heavenly journey.  Affectionately known as “PC”, she was born on October 19, 1933, the daughter of the late Mary Alice and Norton Richards Sr., of Charles City, Virginia.  She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Jeroline Mickens, Elsie Tyler, Ruth Armstead, Josephine Gray, and Elneeda Ashlock; brothers, Joshua Richard and Norton Richards Jr. Princess worked for several years as a Dental...

Doreen “Dee” Alberta Harley, 85, transitioned on March 26, 2020.  Born in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands to the late Isaac Williams and Alice Eliza George, she is survived by her only child, Denise Fernandes; son-in-law, Joe Fernandes; grandchildren, Brian and Nikki Fernandes; brother, Lawrence Williams; sister, Flora Edwards; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. The eighth of thirteen children, Doreen moved to New York in 1951 in search of better employment...

Mr. John R. Smith, Jr., was born on September 10, 1968, the son of Magdalene Williams and John R. Smith, Sr., in Moore County, North Carolina. John grew up traveling the world with his mother and step-father.  He graduated from Nuremberg American High School in Furth, Germany.  After returning to the United States he worked as a Long Shore-man at Port Newark; as a Sanitation Worker in Newark, New Jersey and as a Funeral Attendant with G. G. Woody Funeral Home in Roselle, New...

The work I've done, they seem so small, sometimes they seem like nothing at all. When I stand before my God, I want to hear him say well done. May the work I've done, speak for me.   Milton Turner Dandridge was born in James City County, Virginia, on March 9, 1937, to the late Junius and Mattie Dandridge.  He departed this life on Monday, March 23, 2020, in Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center in Richmond, Virginia. Milton was preceded in death by his siblings:...

On Sunday morning, March 22, 2020, our much-loved Orrin Irving Shepperd Sr. slipped quietly to his beautiful resting place. His brother Fred Douglas Shepperd “Fat Daddy” who was called to glory, on this same date twenty-six years ago.  He was born on April 2, 1941, to the late Floyd S. and John Shepperd Sr., in Chickahominy, VA. At an early age, he accepted Christ as his Personal Savior. He started his military career on September 1, 1964. While in the military, he received...

Grenette Taylor entered into this world on June 19, 1967, the daughter of Paulette and Elijah Pierce Sr. of Williamsburg, Virginia.  Her assignment on earth was completed on March 15, 2020, in Riverside Doctors’ Hospital, Williamsburg, Virginia. She was a fun-loving person who especially loved spending time with her family.  Grenette never met a stranger because to know her was to love her.  Her honesty, kind heart, infectious smile, and humor will truly be missed but...