By God’s divine hand, Rick was called home to be with the Lord after 76 years on this side of Heaven on May 18, 2026. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on March 16, 1950, to the late Victor and Connie Ruscak. The family resided in Waltham, Massachusetts, where he attended elementary, middle, and high school. Following graduation, Rick told his father he wanted to attend college out west, as he hoped to see a real-life cowboy. After a brief stay at the University of New Mexico, he ...

Catrice Cheryl Ashlock, 56, of Williamsburg, Virginia, a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend, departed this life on June 1, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of Gloria Dover and the late William Taylor, born on September 22, 1969. Catrice accepted Christ at an early age. Her life was marked by unwavering faith, deep love for her family, kindness, devotion, and a joyful spirit that embraced all that life had to offer. Affectionately known as ...

In remembering a life so beautifully lived, we choose to celebrate not just the sorrow of loss, but the joy of presence. Every laugh shared, every lesson taught, every memory made, these are the moments that shape a legacy. He was a man of quiet strength, deep compassion, and unwavering love. To know him was to know kindness, the kind that showed up without being asked, that listened without judgment, and that gave without expecting anything in return. He lived his life with purpose, grace, ...

Kimberly Elaine Brown-Smith, age 48, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2026, in the comfort of her home. She was a loving mother, devoted daughter, cherished grandmother, passionate sister, and dear friend to many. Born in Williamsburg, Virginia, Kimberly lived a life full of love, laughter, and kindness. She was known for her amazing cooking skills, warm hospitality, willingness to lend a shoulder to cry on, and unwavering generosity. Kimberly attended Chowan University, where she ...

About Her Life. Elsie Mae Gregory Wray of Chester, VA, passed away on May 24, 2026. She was born on March 16, 1936, in Grafton, York County, Virginia, to Clyde and Catherine Gregory. At the age of thirteen, Elsie joined Grafton Baptist Church, where she actively participated in Sunday school classes, the Sunday School Union, the Junior Choir, and the Golden Age Committee. Elsie graduated from James Weldon Johnson High School and later attended Newport News Peninsula Business College and ...

Frederick “Fred” Fields entered eternal rest on Sunday, May 24, 2026. He was born on February 7, 1958, in Lackey, Virginia, to the late James Jones and Alice Faye Fields. After the passing of his mother in 1975, Fred and his siblings were lovingly cared for and raised by their aunt, Mary L. Welsh, who was affectionately known to many as “Bug”. Fred was a proud native of Yorktown and attended York High School. After graduation, he worked a variety of jobs throughout ...

Our dearly beloved, beautiful mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, daughter, and friend Katherine Randall Cook, was born on a hot and humid day on August 2, 1931, in Toano, VA, to Willie Earl Randall and Eliza Jane Shepphard Randall.  She was the 2nd eldest daughter of fourteen children, born after her eldest brother William Randall and Earl Randall.  She helped her mother raise her siblings. She was a devoted Christian and member of the Chickahominy Baptist Church in Toano, ...

Cornelius "Neal" Colbert, Jr., of Williamsburg, VA, formerly of Newport News, VA, and Washington, D.C., passed away on May 30, 2026. After thirty-four years of service, Neal retired from DC Public Schools and later worked at Christopher Newport University for ten years, until his health declined in 2026. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Baptist Church. Professional services have been entrusted to the staff of Whiting's ...

A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled:  A place is vacant in our home Which can never be filled. Mrs. Parthenia Taylor Brooks, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, departed from her earthly journey and entered eternal rest on May 26, 2026. She was born on May 5, 1939, in Camp Peary, Virginia, to the late Cornelia Wallace Taylor and Littleton M. Taylor, Sr. At an early age, Parthenia accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior ...

On May 25, 2026, Kristian Shante Green, our beloved daughter, sister, and friend, affectionately known as “Kris,” was called home unexpectedly at the tender age of 34. Though she has departed this world, the love she gave and the lives that she has touched will forever live in the hearts of those who knew her. Kris was well known for her bubbly, bright, and outgoing personality. After graduating from Woodside High School in 2010, she continued her education, attending Ferrum ...