Recent Obituaries
Russell Leon Finney
Apr 29, 2024
I fought a good fight, I finished my course, I kept the faith, now I have gained my wings.
On Monday April 29, 2024 Russell Leon Finney also known as “Pnutt/Duke transitioned into eternal rest surrounded by his family and three friends at Sentara Careplex Hospital.
He was born on September 20, 1965 to Stella Louise Finney and Russell Lee Finney. He...
Jacqulyn Jossett Johnson
Apr 27, 2024
Jacqulyn Jossett Wilson Johnson transitioned from this life on Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Portsmouth, VA.On Friday, May 03, 2024 viewing will take place from 3-6pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11am at Emmanuel Baptist Church on Saturday, May 04, 2024. Please keep the Wilson-Johnson family in your prayers.
Estelle Reese Parson
Apr 24, 2024
Our beloved Estelle Reese Parson grained her heavenly crown on Wednesday April 24, 2024.
Estelle, born to Thomas and Marie Reese on July 29,1936. Estelle became a member of First Gravel Hill Baptist Church at a very young age and later after marrying her late husband Raymond Parson shared her time at Cypress Baptist Church as well. She was a very...
Ideluia Ann Sawyers
Apr 19, 2024
On Friday, April 19, 2024, Ideluia A. Sawyers smiled and went home to be with the Lord, while surrounded by her family and heavenly angels. She was born in Tarrytown, NY on November 24, 1958, the next to the youngest of five children of the late Curtis and Isabel Pearson.
Sister Sawyers graduated from John F. Kennedy University (California) earning a...
Linwood White
Apr 18, 2024
Linwood Alpheus White transitioned from this life on Thursday, April 18, 2024 in Suffolk, Va.
Linwood Alpheus White was born December 8, 1951 to the late Aaron White. Sr and Amy Lee Parker White.
An Isle of Wight native, Linwood fell head over heels for the love of his life, Iris Odell Robertson, whom he lovingly married. Together their union raised 4...
Tracey Morrell Williams, Sr.
Apr 17, 2024
Tracey Morrell Williams Sr. affectionately known as "Mi Mi" (pronounced Me Me) departed this life on April 17, 2024 in Newport News, Va. He was born to Raleigh Wilson Williams Sr. and Carrie Ann Williams.
As a young boy, Tracey initially resided in Surry, Va and years later during his early childhood his family eventually moved to 22nd Street in Newport News, Va where...
Leroy Edwards
Apr 15, 2024
Leroy Edwards, 80, of Suffolk, VA, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024. He was born on June 2, 1943, in Nansemond County, VA to the late Alexander and Rosetta Edwards. One of 11 children, Leroy was no stranger to hard work. He left home early, to pursue work in New York City, where he met his wife of 47...
Rufus Holloman, Sr.
Apr 14, 2024
Rufus Junious Holloman, Sr.
On Sunday, April 14, 2024, our PaPa, Father, Grandfather, and brother entered into eternal rest at Nansemond Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing in Suffolk, Virginia. Our hearts were truly broken but we know God does all things for His purpose.
Rufus was a native of Isle...
Tonya Renee Shears
Apr 11, 2024
Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of our beloved daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, niece, cousin, friend.
Tonya Renee Shears peacefully entered into eternal rest, Thursday, April 11, 2024, in the comfort of her home in Newport News, Virginia at age 50. Her bright light and big heart left us too soon, but we will remember her warmth,...
Louise N. Cargill
Apr 9, 2024
On April 9, 2024, God called his angel, our mother, wife, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Louise Nichols Cargill home.
Louise Nichols Cargill was born in Southampton County, Virginia, on March 7, 1945, to the late Roger and Lillian Patterson Nichols, the last of 9 children; Roger, Jr., Maurice, Adelle, Alice, William, Sarah Jane, Nellie Mae and Susie all preceded her...
Mary Copeland
Apr 8, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Fleetwood-Copeland, departed this life on Tuesday, April 08, 2024, peacefully with her family by her side in Chesapeake, VA. Born February 21, 1934, to Cora Delk-Fleetwood and William Fleetwood, Sr. in Isle of Wight County. Mary attended the Isle of Wight County School System.
Mary met and married Mr. Floyd Copeland Sr., and to their union were born three...
Clementine Smallwood
Mar 21, 2024
On Thursday March 21, 2024, Clementine Smallwood was called home to share her voice with God. "Tine," as she was affectionately known, was born on July 5, 1954 to the late Parker and Virginia Butler in Ivor Virginia.
As a child, “Tine” was member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church of Smithfield, Virginia. Tine attended Isle of Wight public school. In 1968,...
Milton R. Worthington
Mar 15, 2024
Milton Ronnell Worthington, affectionately known as “Milt” or “Truck,” entered into eternal rest on March 15, 2024, at his residence in Carrollton, Virginia. He was born February 8, 1953 in Murfreesboro, North Carolina, to James Henry Worthington and Mildred E. Boone (Jones). Milton attended Calvin Scott Brown High School from 1968-1971 where he played football and was a member of...
Essie Lee White
Mar 14, 2024
On Thursday, March 14, 2024, God called our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend Essie Lee White to her heavenly home. She was born on November 20, 1941 in Southampton, Virginia to the late Linwood and Mattie Edwards. She attended L.P. Jackson School.
Essie worked at Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company for years before their relocation. From there, she...
James Q. Bolling
Mar 9, 2024
James Quincy Bolling transitioned from this life on Saturday, March 9, 2024 in Kinston, NC.On Saturday, March 16, 2024 1pm a Memorial Celebration will be held at Restoration and Faith Ministry 2114 Wickham Ave. Newport News, VA. Please keep the Bolling family in your thoughts and prayers.
Charles "Chilly" Turner
Mar 7, 2024
The Life of Charles “Chilly” Turner
Charles J. Turner, 84, born May 2,1939, transitioned from this life on Thursday March 7, 2024, at Autumn Care of Suffolk, Virginia. He was a native of Nansemond County, born to the late Willie and Ida Edwards Turner. Charles was employed with Sanders Supply Company for many years, where he later retired. His favorite hobby...
Linda Parker
Mar 6, 2024
Linda G. Parker was called home to heaven on March 6, 2024. Her strong faith and devotion to family were the foundation of a lifetime of happiness, ups and downs, and health struggles. Linda was born on February 9, 1953, third of five children to the late Carey and Betty Goldman of Cullen, VA.Linda attended Randolph Henry High school and...
Charlie Robert Smith
Mar 4, 2024
In Loving Memory
Charlie Robert Smith, 98, was born on February 19, 1926 to the late Charlie and Virginia (Winnegan) Smith in Newport News, Virginia. On Monday, March 4, 2024 at 2:24 p.m., Charlie, often referred to as “Pop” by his family and friends, was called home to be with the Lord.
“Pop” served in the U.S. Army during World War...
Vernell Tonkins Butts
Feb 23, 2024
Vernell T. Butts, October 1, 1937 – February 23, 2024
Vernell “Nell” Tonkins Butts, age 86, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, February 23, 2024, surrounded by family at her home in Smithfield, VA.
Vernell was born to the late Willie Eddie and Martha Hamlin Tonkins of Wakefield, VA on October 1, 1937. Ten siblings...
LeRoy Byrd Major
Feb 16, 2024
LeRoy Byrd Major, beloved father and devoted servant of the Lord, passed away on February 16, 2024 at the age of 77. LeRoy was born on April 19, 1946 in Smithfield, Virginia to the late Charles H. Major Sr. and Ida K. Major. He is preceded in death by his brothers Charles H. Major Jr., George R. Major, Walter E....
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