Obituaries

Esther M. Young

Esther M. Young

May 16, 2022

Esther Mernice Young, daughter of the late Willie and Lucy Holmes of Newtown, VA, born September 25, 1939 departed this life at Heritage Hall Nursing Home in King George, VA on May 16, 2022 at 5:15pm. She ate her lunch and took an afternoon nap. She was pronounced deceased at 6:05pm after she could not be awakened for dinner. Passing...

Thomas  Waite

Thomas Waite

Apr 22, 2022

Viewing at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home Waldorf, MD Location on Friday, May 6, 2022 from 2 - 6 pm Graveside Funeral @ Mt. Harmony Cemetary in Mableton, GA 30216 on Friday, May 13, 2022

Donnialla Fuller

Donnialla Fuller

Apr 19, 2022

On Tuesday morning, April 19, 2022, the Lord called home one of His servants, Donnialla “Donna” Callahan Fuller, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt at the age of 77. Donna was born on November 12, 1944, in McCormick, SC to the late Tellmon and Ethel Callahan. She was a 1963 graduate of Mims High School in McCormick and later...

Deaconess Mary  Elizabeth Price

Deaconess Mary Elizabeth Price

Mar 16, 2022

Deaconess Mary Elizabeth Price entered eternal rest on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at her residence in Woodford, VA, surrounded by loved ones. On June 8, 1934, she was born to the late James and Nellie Mont in Woodford, VA. She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at an early age was baptized, and joined Third Mount Zion Baptist Church...

Mary  L. Williams

Mary L. Williams

Mar 15, 2022

Mary Laverne (Bonnie) Williams entered this life on January 16, 1943, the 4th of 8 children born to the late Walker and Annie Laura Ferguson. Mary, a true servant of God, loving mother, devoted grandmother and great-grandmother, and loyal sister, made her journey Home on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Mary’s loving smile and warm personality would light up the room,...

Theodore H. Peyton

Theodore H. Peyton

Mar 1, 2022

“For God so loved the world so much that he gave his only Son so that anyone who believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. God did not send his Son into the world to condemn it, but to save it.” John 3: 16-17 Theodore H. Peyton, affectionately known as Tee, Peyton, or Hampy (only to his...

 Deacon Elwood William Alexander

Deacon Elwood William Alexander

Feb 27, 2022

On Sunday, February 27, 2022, God extended His almighty hand of love and gently transitioned Elwood William Alexander to his heavenly home. Elwood, affectionately known as “Corky, Alex, or Bro El” to family and friends, was born on July 3, 1941 to Edward Willis Alexander and Rebecca Ellen Claiborne. He confessed his faith in God at an early age, was...

Arthur Obrien Harvey

Arthur Obrien Harvey

Feb 26, 2022

Arthur Obrien Harvey was born September 26, 1950 to the late Mary B. Johnson and Lloyd T. Harvey in King George, Virginia. Arthur joined Salem Baptist Church at a young age under the leadership of the late Reverend Devaughn. Arthur Harvey “Tootie” as everyone affectionately knew him served the community as the convenience center attendant for over 20 years. “Tootie”...

James Wilbur Smith, Jr.

James Wilbur Smith, Jr.

Jan 31, 2022

James Wilbur Smith, Jr. affectionally known to many as (Junior, Bugg, Sam) transitioned to be with the Lord on Monday, January 31, 2022. He was the only child of the late James Wilbur Smith, Sr. and Delores Ann Smith of King George, VA. During his spare time he enjoyed some of his favorite things such as playing cards with family,...

 Deacon Melvin N. Baker, Jr.

Deacon Melvin N. Baker, Jr.

Jan 25, 2022

“I have fought a good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 Deacon Melvin Nathaniel Baker, Jr., fondly known as “Nathaniel” or “Baker,” was born on October 5, 1945, to the late Melvin, Sr., and Queen Esther Baker. He went from labor to rest peacefully on January 25, 2022, at VCU Medical Center,...

Dennis  C. Lewis

Dennis C. Lewis

Jan 19, 2022

Dennis Clark Lewis affectionately known as “DC” was born on July 12, 1958, to Ida C Lewis, at Mary Washington Hospital and transitioned on January 19, 2022, at Mary Washington Hospital. He was educated in Spotsylvania County School Systems and graduated from Spotsylvania High School in 1976. Dennis was baptized at Piney Branch Baptist Church at an early age and...

Douglas Macarthur Jefferson, Jr

Douglas Macarthur Jefferson, Jr

Jan 19, 2022

Macarthur Jefferson born August 29, 1948, son of the late Horace Douglas. and Ellie Mae. Jefferson entered eternal rest surrounded by his loved ones on January 19, 2022. Macarthur Jefferson graduated from Dunbar High School in Baltimore, MD. He furthered his education at Calhoon MEBA School of Engineering, Baltimore, MD. Macarthur Jefferson was a Merchant Seaman who travelled extensively Macarthur...

Joyce Harrison

Joyce Harrison

Jan 15, 2022

Deaconess Joyce Harrison was born July 29, 1939 to the late Walter and Laura Brooks and entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Mary Washington Hospital after a long illness. Joyce received an early education at Ralph Bunch School in King George, VA. At an early age Joyce joined Antioch Baptist Church where she was baptized, and...

Theresa Harrison White

Theresa Harrison White

Jan 12, 2022

Theresa Harrison White, daughter of the late William H. Harrison and the late Maggie B. King, peacefully entered eternal rest on January 12, 2022, with her husband and children at her side. Theresa was respected, loved by many, and held countless titles to include wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, godmother, cousin, and friend. Theresa leaves to mourn, her devoted and...

Mattie Lee

Mattie Lee

Jan 9, 2022

Mattie Lee of Supply VA was born to Mary Henderson and Willie Wright in Dinwiddie County, VA on June 27, 1933. After a short and sudden illness, Mattie went home to be with our Lord and Savior on January 9, 2022. As an adult, Mattie moved up north where she then met and married George Lee on November 19, 1960,...

Selena V. Johnson

Selena V. Johnson

Dec 31, 2021

On December 31, 2021, God in his infinite wisdom called home to eternal rest Selena Virginia Johnson. She was born on November 20, 1935. She was the eighth child born to the late Fred and Mary Purce in Caroline County, Port Royal VA. She was the youngest of eight children. All of her siblings preceded her in death. She had...

Mary Elizabeth Mayer

Mary Elizabeth Mayer

Dec 24, 2021

Sister Mary E. Mayer, affectionally know as Miss Sunshine, was born Mary Elizabeth Vaughan to the late Walter and Elizabeth Vaughan on March 21, 1924, in Caroline County Virginia. She was a graduate of the Commonwealth of Virginia School system. At a young age she was baptized in the Rappahannock River and became a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church,...

Joseph  L.  Brooks

Joseph L. Brooks

Dec 23, 2021

God called his name and Joseph Leon Brooks quietly slipped away Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Spotsylvania Regional Hospital, Fredericksburg, VA. Joseph, affectionately called “Jody” and “Joe,” was born on February 6, 1961 to the late Fannie and Freddie Brooks, Sr. Joe accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Supply, VA. Joe...

Vernon W. Wilson

Vernon W. Wilson

Dec 20, 2021

Gilly had a heart of gold and would help any and everyone. Gilly enjoyed nature, playing card games, watching football and spending quality time with friends/family. Throughout life’s good and bad times, Gilly’s infamous words were, “I’ll be alright.” Gilly leaves to mourn his mother, Mary J. Wilson; sister: Dorothy Wilson (Arthur Draper); brothers: James L. Wilson and Edward Wilson...

Deacon Henry  A. Brown

Deacon Henry A. Brown

Dec 13, 2021

Deacon Henry A. Brown, 93, of Colonial Beach, Va. Stepped into eternity with the Lord on Monday, December 13, 2021 at the Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, Va. He was retired from The Supreme Council in Washington D.C., the Hotel Association Local 25 of Washington D.C., and Waste Management of King George, Va. Deacon Brown was a lifelong member of...

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