On Tuesday, June 30, 2020, our beloved Gloria Regina Carter closed her eyes and entered into eternal rest.  Her earthly journey began on February 10, 1959, daughter of the late Rose M. White in Middlesex County, Virginia. At a young age, Gloria attended Calvary Baptist Church, Middlesex, where she confessed Jesus as her Lord and Savior.  She was educated in the Middlesex County School System.  On April 15, 1989, Gloria and Cornelius Lewis Carter Sr. were united in Holy...

Gloria Wingo Wallace passed away into eternal life on June 28, 2020. She was the fifth child born to the late Willie F. and Bessie B. Wingo, on October 23, 1932. She added great style, spirit, and value to everyone she touched. She delighted in doing whatever she could do to help people, even sharing her knowledge and resources with others. Her light shined bright and intensely. Gloria received her early education in the public schools of Amelia, Virginia and Jamaica, New York; graduating...

Ms. Alice Lucille Evans, daughter of the late John and Edmonia H. Evans was born on November 26, 1937, in Yorktown, Virginia.  She answered the Master’s call on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at her home in Yorktown. Alice was educated in the York County School System and later served as a civil service employee, working as a housekeeper at Fort Eustis for twenty-five years.  She was also a cafeteria worker for the York County School System. Alice enjoyed attending church and was...

Reverend Sarah Marie Wright, 89 was called to rest on June 26, 2020.  Her life began on May 14, 1931, daughter of the late James and Laura Bray, of Lexington, North Carolina. On September 6, 1958, she was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Deacon Bernard Wright.  Upon moving to Williamsburg, she joined hands in fellowship with Little Zion Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her son, Neal Morris.  She leaves to respect and honor her memories her children, Lana...

Thelbert Odell Buntin Jr. was born on August 20, 1935, to Sara Griffin Buntin and Thelbert Odell Buntin Sr., in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania.  Affectionately known as “Big Jr., Big June, or Big”, he was the fourth of seven children: Delores Buntin (deceased), Katherine Hunt (deceased), Alvenia Gordon (deceased), Edith Mae Clemons (deceased), Calvin Buntin and Ralph Carter, both of Pittsburgh, PA. After graduating from Coraopolis High School, in June of 1955, Thelbert joined the...

Glenda E. Nixon Scales was born on February 16, 1951, to the late Charles M. and Evelyn Crawford Nixon.  She was also raised and nurtured by her grandparents, the late William Ashbie & Lelia Crawford. She answered the call of our Heavenly Father on Monday, June 22, 2020, at her home in Newport News, VA. Glenda loved serving the Lord. She began her Christian Journey at St. Mark United Methodist Church in Princess Anne, MD.  Upon moving to Newport News, Virginia she continued...

On June 21, 2020, God sent one of his angels to bring home for eternal rest our beloved Alice L. Berkley.  Her life began March 7, 1937, daughter of Robert L and Vernell L. Berkley of Toano. Alice was educated in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools.  In her youth, she accepted Christ as her personal Savior and joined St. John Baptist Church, Toano, where she remained a faithful member.  She was employed with the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation; retiring from...

On Tuesday, June 16, 2020, Rosa Delores Smith put on her heavenly wings and ascended to her Heavenly Home, answering the Master’s call at home with family at her bedside.  Her life began on June 20, 1941, beautiful daughter of the late Isiah and Mary Alice Bowman Taylor, in Williamsburg. Rosa accepted God as Lord over her life and was baptized at Zion Baptist Church Lightfoot where she was a faithful and dedicated member. She sang in the choir until her health began to fail. Her...

On Saturday afternoon, June 13, 2020, in fulfillment of God’s plan for his life, Rudolph Valentino Arrington Jr., entered into eternal rest at home with his loving family by his side. “Rudy” or Val, Boop, Pop, Big-Dog, as he was affectionately known by many, was born on May 13, 1958, to the late Kay Frances and Rudolph Valentino Arrington Sr., of Queens, New York.  He was a Class of 1973 graduate of August Martin High School.  After high school, he started his...

On Friday, June 12, 2020, at Grady Memorial Hospital, God called home his beloved child, Randy Leon Dickerson, Jr.  Randy was born on January 2, 1992, to the union of Randy and Verna Dickerson.  He was the second of three children born to this union. Randy, also known as “Junior”, attended Dekalb Public Schools where he graduated from Martin Luther King High in 2010.  At the time of his death, he was employed by Amazon.  Randy “Junior” was a quiet...