Obituaries

Jun 26, 2022

Evelyn Virginia Sayles Blaze gained her eternal wings on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Henrico Doctors Hospital, after victoriously conquering two previous battles with Breast Cancer. Evelyn was born on August 21, 1950, in Port Royal, Virginia to the late Ralph and Josephine Sayles. Evelyn was a graduate of Union High School. On October 21, 1967 she married the love...

Jun 25, 2022

Services will be graveside at the Jerusalem Baptist Church cemetery.

Jun 22, 2022

Deacon Luthern M. Brown, Sr., son of the late Deacon Melvin R. Brown and Deaconess Lucie J. Brown, slipped away into eternal rest at Mary Washington Hospital Fredericksburg, Virginia. In addition to his parents, sister Melvina Harvey, niece Yvonne and nephew John predeceased him. Deacon Brown accepted Christ as his personal Lord and Savior at Union Bethel Baptist Church at...

May 29, 2022

David Allen Duffin, affectionately known as Dink, was born on January 27, 1978, in Fredericksburg, VA to Venus Lee and David Fields. Dink attended King George County Schools. He received his GED in 2006. At an early age Dink gave his life to Christ at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Dink enjoyed being in the youth choir. Dink was a jack of...

May 19, 2022

Susie Catherine Lewis was born to the late Herbert and Estelle Holmes on July 2, 1937. God called her home to be with our Heavenly Father on Thursday, May 19, 2022. Susie was preceded in death by her Husband Welford S. Lewis Sr, two sisters Gladys Berry and Mary Holmes, and four brothers; Herbert, Andrew, Nathan, and Charles Holmes. Susie,...

May 18, 2022

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...

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

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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”...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...