Obituaries
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Deacon William Stefon Lee
Nov 11, 2021
Deacon William Stefon Lee was born on March 19, 1961 in Fredericksburg, VA. He was the only son of Fannie Mae Lee. Stefon attended Essex County Public Schools. He graduated from Essex High School in 1979. After graduation Stefon worked various jobs before deciding to attend Strayer University. He worked as a government contractor for 20 plus years. For the...
Gracie Ann Washington
Nov 7, 2021
Gracie Ann (Lee) Washington was born in Essex County, in Tappahannock, VA on September 17, 1917 to Missouri Lee Brown. Two sisters and three brothers that we know of have preceded her in death: Virginia Brown (Albert Diggs), Dorothy Bennett (Robert Bennett), John Brown (Ethel Brown), Clarence Brown, and Joseph Bingham (Shirley Bingham). Gracie’s family worked as sharecroppers. She attended...
Harold E. Foster
Nov 4, 2021
Memorial Service 12noon Thursday Nov. 12,2021 at Cedell Brooks Funeral Home, Port Royal, Va.
Jay O. Wiggins
Oct 19, 2021
Jay Orlando Wiggins was born on December 9, 1960 in Cincinnati, Ohio and passed away on October 19, 2021 in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He was the proud son of Aileen Celeste Wiggins and Jesse O. Wiggins. He was a member of the United Methodist Church where he attended church services with his parents during his younger years. He was an accomplished...
Phyllis W. Spencer
Oct 15, 2021
Phyllis Williams Spencer (February 11, 1935 — October 15, 2021) Phyllis Williams Spencer, 86 of King George County, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at Heritage Hall. Mrs. Spencer was born February 11, 1935 to the late Benjamin and Maggie Estelle (Johnson) Williams. She was educated in King George Public Schools and retired from the Federal Government after many years...
David N Jett
Oct 13, 2021
David Nathaniel Jett, Jr., son of the Naomi and David N. Jett, Sr., was born on December 13, 1932, in the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C. He departed this life into a peaceful rest at 10:58 a.m. on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at the Alexandria Hospital. He received his education from the King George Training School in Edgehill, Virginia. He...
Charles Holmes
Sep 21, 2021
Charles Holmes was born April 11,1962 to the late Cleaver (Bott) and Shirley Ann Holmes. He is Preceded in death by a brother Edward (Valentine) Holmes. Charles departed his life at home on September 21,2021. Charles, also known as Beaver, Beve, or Doc by family and friends received Christ at an early age. He received his education through the King...