John Wesley Shepperd III, age 62, affectionately known as the original “Shepp Dog” and “Johnny”, was born on September 20, 1958, in Williamsburg, Virginia.  He was the son of the late John Shepperd, Jr., and Clarice Shepperd.  He departed his earthly life for eternal rest in peace to be with the Lord on the evening of Thursday, December 17, 2020, in Anne Arundel Hospital, Annapolis, Maryland.  He was also preceded in death by his sister Allison...

Charles Oliver Armistead, Jr. was born on January 10, 1964, at the U.S. Army Base at Fort Eustis, Virginia to Hester Ann Paige-Armistead and the late Charles Oliver Armistead Sr. On Thursday, December 31, 2020, God called him from labor to reward, answering the Master’s call in Columbus, Ohio. Charles graduated from St. John the Baptist High School, where he was an outstanding member of the racquetball team.  After graduation "Junior" joined the U.S....

Kevin Orlando Taylor departed this life on Friday, December 18, 2020, at Sentara Careplex, Hampton, VA after a courageous battle with Cystic Fibrosis.  His life began on February 26, 1973, in Williamsburg, VA. At a young age, he accepted Christ as his personal Savior and joined Zion Baptist Church, Lightfoot. He attended school in the Williamsburg-James City County school district graduating from Lafayette High School in 1991.  Kevin, fondly referred to...

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4 Carolyn Wallace quietly entered into eternal rest on January 5, 2021.  She was born on April 24, 1956, the ninth of ten children, to the late Charles and Gertrude Wallace of Williamsburg, Virginia. Carolyn is also preceded in death by her siblings. Charlina Harris, Fred Douglas Wallace, Ernest Wallace, Theodore Wallace, and Ethel Mae Wallace; and niece, Erica. She leaves to cherish her precious memories, her...

   REFLECTIONS ON A LIFE WELL-LIVED    The angels from heaven came for Winston Anthony Phillips on January 4, 2021, at 11:48 am under the care of Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News, Va. His devoted wife, Cassie Jean Lartigue-Phillips and loving daughter, Jewel Renee’ Robinson were by his side as he made his transition from earth to glory.    Winston was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago on December 25, 1941, to the late Bertram and...

Ronald Lee Rowell was born on October 3, 1960, to Alice and James Rowell Sr.  “Ron”, as he was affectionately called, entered into eternal sleep on Monday, January 4, 2021, at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center. Raised in the Williamsburg area, Ron was educated in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools graduating from Lafayette High School.  He worked as a custodian for the Charles City Public School System.  His vibrant personality and...

Pattie Neomi Mayo Taliaferro Brooks, lovingly known as Honey, Mom, Pattie, Sis, and Granny, was born on January 4, 1933.  The youngest child of Deacon Robert and Deaconess Emma Mayo in Warrenton, Warren County, NC, was granted her heavenly reward on January 3, 2021. At a young age, after moving to Newport News, Pattie accepted Christ as her Personal Savior and joined Beech Grove Christian Church under the leadership of Pastor James Farmer.  In 1975, she became a Deaconess under...

On Saturday, January 2, 2021, God called our beloved Robert Lee Graham to eternal rest. His life began on November 27, 1930, son to the late Fannie and John H. Graham, in Charles City, Virginia. He was educated in the Charles City County Public Schools.  At an early age, Robert accepted Christ as his personal Savior and joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Charles City, Virginia, where he fellowshipped until his health began to fail. He was employed with the Colonial Williamsburg...

Johnny slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Monday, December 28, 2020, seemingly wanting to first celebrate 55 years of mar­riage to his wife Alzinia on Christmas Day.  He was born on July 20, 1932, to the late Sadie and Will Holmes.  In addition to Alzinia, he leaves to cherish his memory seven children: Bruce Holmes of Bronx, NY; Andra Holmes Brown (Dale) of Jacksonville, FL; Irvin “Rick” Holmes of Norfolk, VA; Thomasine White Hart (Lawnell) of...

On Friday, December 25, 2020, Karen Anita Marrow Brown transitioned from this life into the eternal presence of our Lord.  Her life began on September 25, 1963, the final baby of the late Mary and Plato Marrow Jr. At an early age, Karen accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church.  During her religious journey, she joined hands in fellowship with Zion Baptist Church. Karen was educated in the Williamsburg-James City County Public...