At 6:48 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2024, our beloved Karen Yvonne Howell went home to be with the Lord. She was born in Bridgeport, Oklahoma on June 4, 1946, to the union of George and Iris (Gray) Colbert. She was the third of eleven children. After marrying and living in California, Karen moved and resided in El Reno, Oklahoma for several years where she raised her family. She loved the Lord and was very faithful in church as well as active in her community where she was well known and...

Alma Jean Walton Diggs, was born to the late Albert Walton and the late Josephine (Walton) Pritchett in Thomaston, AL, on February 8, 1940.  She peacefully slipped away early Saturday morning, April 6, 2024, embraced by the love and admiration of her family and dearest friends. The eldest of five children, Alma attended the Marengo County Training School, in Thomaston, AL. She later moved to Mobile, AL, where she met and married Rev. Armstead R. Diggs in July 1970....

Constance Louise Cave Smiley was born in Florida to the late Earl R. and Sarah Cave. Upon the death of her parents, she was reared in the home of William and Viola Mack, of Darlington, South Carolina. Constance was educated in the schools of Jacksonville, Florida, and graduated from Mayo High School, in Darlington. She received her BS in Sociology from South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC and her Master's degree in Personnel Administration in Higher Education from New York...

Iwa "Eva" Soejima-Womack was born on March 15, 1927, in Kagoshima-Ken, Japan. She was one of four girls and one boy born to Turu and Sigenobu Soejimain. Iwa married Robert "Bobby" Norriss Womack on February 8, 1967, in Tokyo, Japan. On September 1, 1976, Iwa became a Naturalized Citizen of The United States of America, in the Eastern District of Virginia Federal Court, Norfolk, Virginia. She was a very proud citizen. Iwa was called home on April 10, 2024, at the home of...

          Beyond The Empty Chair                Look beyond the empty chair     To know a life well spent Look beyond the solitude To days of true content Cherish in your broken heart Each moment gladly shared And feel the touch of memory Beyond the empty chair On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, God called our beloved Joyce Marie Washington Jackson to eternal rest. Her life began on...

On Sunday, April 7, 2024, Herbert Piggott departed this life unexpectedly at the Consulate Health Care of Williamsburg, to enter eternal life and join his Master.  On this early journey, he was the last of his five other siblings to depart this life. His life began on April 29, 1939, the son of Charles and Laura Piggott of James City County, in the Piggott Town area, of the Croaker subdivision. Mr. Piggott attended Bruton Heights School.  He was employed at Cheatham Annex and...

On April 3, 2024, the trumpet sounded calling home our earthly angel Julia J. Opie.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. Julia entered this life on December 3, 1940, the tenth child born to the late Joseph P. and Annie H. Jefferson of Charles City, VA. Julia was predeceased by her siblings, Purnell Jefferson, Mary J. Tabb, James Jefferson, Mattie Trower, Alice Johnson, Aurelia Christian, and Malinda Bell; and one granddaughter Pamela...

On April 5, 2024, Ethel Josephine Curtis Taylor was called to her Heavenly Home. Her life began on November 16, 1942, as the daughter of the late Alphonso and Blanche Curtis, in Newport News, Virginia. She was the fourth of seven children. At an early age, she accepted Christ and joined Rising Sun Baptist Church.  Later in life, she joined hands in fellowship with Saint John Baptist Church in Williamsburg, Virginia. "Ms. Ethel", as she was affectionately called, was educated...

On Monday, April 1, 2024, Keneshia "Nikki" Wynne Williamson, departed this life unexpectedly to join her Master. She was born on June 30, 1987, to Zolena Wynne and the late David Randolph Keys, in Arlington Virginia.  Keneshia attended Saint Paul public schools in Minnesota, where she graduated with the class of 2006. Keneshia had a lovely smile and loved to do hair for family and friends. On May 21, 2012, she joined hands in holy matrimony with Thomas...

As the sun began to rise on September 30, 1950, Larry Jerome Moore was introduced to the Moore family as the fourth sibling of Charles and Evangeline Moore. Larry did not hesitate to make his presence known as he grew up on York Street surrounded by aunts, uncles, and his favorite grandmother Harriette Parker. At an early age, Larry accepted the call of Christ and followed his calling all of his life. He was baptized by the age of ten and was ministering all over Williamsburg and parts of...