The Obituary Section

Emerson Harris

, Virginia

Emerson Harris 64 entered into eternal life on Tuesday July 28 2026 while hospitalized at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond Virginia. His life began on December 12 1961 as the youngest son of five children born to the late Clara Jimmerson Harris and Phil Harris. He graduated from Lafayette High School in 1980 and went on to attend a technical program at Woodrow Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville Virginia. In his early life Emerson was met with the challenge of a disability that affected his personal life but that did not stop him from having many accomplishments and achievements. He was a man of few words shy and softspoken. It is said by others who knew him that to know him was to love him as he was funny athletic thoughtful and caring. We honor him in the life he lived and the love he shared with others.…

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Tameka Dandridge

, Virginia

September 8, 1982

On August 11 2026 Tameka Latoya Dandridge peacefully transitioned from this earthly life leaving behind a beautiful legacy of faith family love service and unforgettable memories. Tameka was born on September 9 1982 to Howard Dandridge and Annette Mason. From an early age Tameka possessed a loving heart a strong personality and a genuine concern for the people around her. Those qualities would remain evident throughout her life as she became a devoted mother grandmother daughter sister aunt friend and servant to her community. Tameka accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of New Zion Baptist Church. In 2025 she rededicated her life to Christ renewing her commitment to her faith and strengthening her personal relationship with God. Her faith became an important part of her journey providing strength hope and assurance as she continued to live love serve and care for those God placed in her…

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Caleb "Wee Wee" Cotman

, Virginia

November 20, 2007

affectionately known to his family and friends as Wee Wee was born on November 21 2007 in Williamsburg Virginia to his loving parents LaShanda Dobson and Roy Cotman. On August 7 2026 at just 18 years old Calebs earthly journey came to an end leaving behind a family and community who will forever cherish the love laughter and memories he gave so freely. Caleb was born and raised in Williamsburg Virginia and proudly graduated from Lafayette High School as a member of the Class of 2026. Anyone who truly knew Wee Wee knew that he was full of personality. He was bubbly playful loved to talk and could bring laughter and energy wherever he went. His presence was one that could be felt and his family will forever miss hearing his voice his jokes and simply having him around. One of Calebs greatest passions was cooking. The kitchen was truly…

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Betty Wallace

, Virginia

who peacefully entered eternal rest on Sunday August 2 2026 at Riverside Doctors Hospital Williamsburg Virginia.Betty was born on July 3 1938 in Conway South Carolina to the late Percy and Mattie DeWitt Weathers. She was educated in the Horry County Public School System and graduated from Whittemore High School on May 25 1956.She later married the late James Melvin Wallace and from this union she was blessed with two sons. Throughout her life Betty was known for her strong work ethic dedication and commitment to serving others. While residing in New York she was employed as an operator with Ma Bell Telephone Company. After relocating to Williamsburg Virginia she began working at the Kings Arms Tavern in Colonial Williamsburg as a hostess. She later became the Store Manager at Mays Department Store where she worked for many years. She eventually returned to telecommunications accepting a position as an operator…

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Marie Dammons

, Virginia

She was born on January 20 1949 to Harvey and Edna Riddick. She was raised in "the Colony" where she grew up picking wild berries and enjoying fruit orchards playing house hopscotch and marbles with her close cousins. Marie thoroughly enjoyed a competitive game of cards. She loved playing Tonk or Deuces and laughing and sharing good times with her beloved cousins Joyce Norma and Mavis. Marie retired from Newport News Waterworks in 2010 after years of dedicated service she previously worked in custodial services at Riverside Hospital. Marie was a faithful and active member of Colossian BaptistChurch since August of 1959 serving lovingly in both the Senior Choir and the Priscilla Missionary Ministry.She was an avid football fan who often sported her Dallas Cowboys attire. She knew the players by name and would not miss any of their televisedgames. Her local favorite baseball team was the Colony Yellow Jackets.…

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Henry Gosha Jr.

, Virginia

Henry J. Gosha Jr. peacefully answered his Masters call into eternal rest on August 7 2026. He was born on July 15 1944 in Montgomery Alabama to the late Mr. Henry J. Gosha Sr. and the late Alma Cooper Gosha. He received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior early in life. He loved the Lord he served the Lord and he is now with the Lord. Henrys home church was First Baptist Church in Montgomery Alabama. He was a faithful watchcare member of St. Luke Baptist Church until his health declined. He faithfully traveled from Newport News to West Point on Sundays to engage in praise worship and to receive the Word of God. He loved his Pastor Rev. Dr. Walter Roy Sr. and his St. Luke church family. Affectionately called Mr. Bubba he graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Montgomery Alabama where he was a member…

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