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Clementine Smallwood

Clementine Smallwood

Mar 21, 2024

Clementine Smallwood transitioned from this life on Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Hampton, VA.On Friday, March 29, viewing will be held from 3-6pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. On Saturday, March 30, 2024, 12pm, a Celebration of Life will be Live Streamed on the Shivers Funeral Chapel Facebook page. In person is by INVITATION ONLY. Please keep the Smallwood family in...

Milton R. Worthington

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Bobby "Sly" Winnegan

Bobby "Sly" Winnegan

Feb 15, 2024

Bobby  Ray “Sly” Winnegan 46,  of Suffolk, VA passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024 in Norfolk, VA. He was born to the late Gordon Ray Winnegan, Jr., and Mrs. Anna Baker Diggs.

He attended Smithfield High School and worked for Site Work South Construction. Bobby was a hard worker who enjoyed riding motorcycles, being a Music DJ  and playing pool.

Bobby’s memory...

Savannah L. Phillips

Savannah L. Phillips

Feb 13, 2024

The Life of Savannah L. Phillips

Deaconess Savannah L. Phillips was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. On the evening of February 13, 2024, Savannah entered eternal rest at Maryview Hospital surrounded by her children. Savannah was born to the late Roger and Lillie Greene.  

She worked for forty-five years at Smithfield Foods before retiring. Savannah was an active and faithful...

Calvin E. Horton

Calvin E. Horton

Feb 12, 2024

Calvin Eugene Horton transitioned from this life on Monday, February 12, 2024 at Sentara Obici Hospital.

Calvin was a gentle giant with a loveable heart. He split his childhood between Brooklyn, NY and Ahoskie, NC. After earning his GED at Job Corp, he moved to Newport News, VA at the age of 19. He lived a full life as a loving...

James L. Spratley, Jr.

James L. Spratley, Jr.

Feb 10, 2024



James L. Spratley, Jr.

DEVOTED, LOVING, KIND

James Lloyd Spratley Jr., entered eternal rest with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, February 10, 2024, while a patient at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia. James, also known as “Jake” was born on May 26, 1942, to the late James Arthur Spratley Sr. and Sarah Lee Alston Spratley. He resided in Smithfield,...

Dolly S. Williams

Dolly S. Williams

Feb 10, 2024

Dolly (Saunders) Williams, 83, of Smithfield, VA passed away on February 10, 2024. Her loss was completely unexpected; leaving her family and friends profoundly saddened.

Dolly was born on May 28, 1940, to the late Ernestine Horton and Sleepy Saunders in Accomack County, Virginia. She was one of 16 children. Dolly obtained her education in the Accomack  Public School System.

In 1972,...

Craig Christopher Edwards

Craig Christopher Edwards

Feb 8, 2024

The Life of Craig Christopher Edwards  

Craig Christopher Edwards transitioned from this life on Thursday, February 8, 2024. He was born November 11, 1968 to Bertha M. Edwards and the late Joshua Joseph Bailey, Sr. 

He was educated in the Isle of Wight County Public School System. He enjoyed playing video games and enjoyed football. His favorite team was the Pittsburgh...

Boyce Antonio (Tony) Williams

Boyce Antonio (Tony) Williams

Feb 6, 2024

Boyce Antonio (Tony) Williams was born on January 12,1968, to the late Mrs. Juanita Faulk Williams, and the late Mr. James Willie Brown, Sr. in Suffolk, VA. Tony is the 8th of 9 siblings to Mrs. Jaunita Williams and one of 5 siblings to Mr. James Willie Brown.

He transitioned on February 06, 2024. Tony is a native of Suffolk, VA.,...

Charlie W. Ensley, Jr.

Charlie W. Ensley, Jr.

Feb 4, 2024

Charlie W. Ensley, Jr. transitioned from this life on Sunday, February 4, 2024.

A Memorial Celebration will be held 12pm Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Christian Home Baptist Church. Please keep the Ensley family in your thoughts and prayers. 

Gladys M. Robinson

Gladys M. Robinson

Feb 4, 2024

In Memory 

On Sunday, February 4th, our precious mother and grandmother, Gladys M. Robinson was called home. To her children and grandchildren, she was perfect in every way—a gorgeous, elegant, dignified, and intelligent woman with so many gifts, who was fiercely devoted to her family. There was no sacrifice too great for her to make for them, and she continued to...

Herbert Green

Herbert Green

Feb 2, 2024

“A chapter completed, a page turned, a life well-lived, a rest well earned. May we find peace in the knowledge that our loved one has completed the Book of Eternal Life.”

Sergeant First Class (Ret) Herbert L. Green entered eternal rest on February 2, 2024. He passed away peacefully at home in Smithfield, Virginia surrounded by his loving family.

Herbert was born...

David Ivan "Smith" Mutts, Sr.

David Ivan "Smith" Mutts, Sr.

Jan 28, 2024



The Life of David Ivan “Smith” Mutts, Sr.  

David Ivan "Smith" Mutts, Sr. transitioned from this life on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at his residence.

David was born in Newport News on February 16, 1958. He was the eldest child among his brothers and sisters. 

He resided in Hampton for many years. He attended Hampton public schools, served in the US Army,...

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