Recent Obituaries
Brenda Hunter
Oct 5, 2025
Brenda Hunter transitioned from this life on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Riverside Regional Medical Center.
On Friday, October 10, 2025 viewing will take place from 3-6pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12:00pm on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Sweet Haven Holy Church of God, 22188 Brewers Neck Blvd. Carrollton, Va. 23314. Please keep...
Bishop Vernon Artis
Sep 30, 2025
Bishop Vernon Artis transitioned from this earthly life at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk, VA, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. He was the son of the late Lonnie T. Artis and Clarine Lewter Artis. He was born on November 7, 1948, in Nansemond County, VA.
Vernon attended the Nansemond County Public Schools System, and he graduated from John F. Kennedy High School...
Jacqueline Holloman Warren
Sep 29, 2025
Jacqueline Lavern Holloman Warren entered eternal rest on Monday, September 29, 2025 in Hampton, Virginia.
Born on March 20, 1958, to the late Calvin C. Holloman and the late Virginia L. Holloman. Jacqueline was reared in Ivor, Virginia where she attended Southampton County Public Schools.
Jacqueline, affectionately known as “Jackie”, met the love of her life Jake. They dated extensively and were...
James N. Porter, III
Sep 27, 2025
The Life and Legacy of JP
James N. Porter, III transitioned from this life on Saturday, September 27, 2025 in Smithfield, Virginia.
He was born July 23,1962 to the late James Jr., and Beatrice Porter in Suffolk, VA
James was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend whose vibrant spirit, kind heart and unforgettable presence touched the lives of...
James O. Parson
Sep 25, 2025
The Life of James O. Parson
SUNRISE: February 15, 1943 SUNSET: September 25, 2025
Mr. James Oliver Parson, 82, Surry, Virginia peacefully transitioned Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Riverside Specialty Hospital in Newport News, Virginia. James was born to the late Birt Parson and Alice Morton Parson on February 15, 1943. He attended Surry County Public Schools, graduating from L. P. Jackson...
Michael Anderson
Sep 24, 2025
Michael Anderson, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth.
Michael was born on March 17, 1957, in Surry County, VA, to the late John P. Anderson Sr, and the late Mariah Pierce-Anderson. He was one of eight siblings. At the age of 12, he...
John C. Powell
Sep 21, 2025
6 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on...
Kevin E. Johnson
Sep 16, 2025
Kevin Eddie Johnson was touched by God on Tuesday morning September 16, 2025 at 6:55 a.m. at Norfolk General Heart Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. God saw that his heart problems was not getting any better and he visited him early in the morning and told Kevin to close his eyes and lay his head on my shoulder and I will...
Joyce Alexander
Sep 12, 2025
Life’s Journey for Mrs. Joyce Lea Harris Alexander
September 24, 1942 – September 12, 2025
“Yeppp, that’s me! You’re probably wondering how I ended up in this situation…”
I was born on Thursday, September 24th to my Mother, Ms. Willie Anna Harris in Prince George, VA. As story tells it, my brother, Kinney discovered us and was excited because as the oldest child...
Curtis Delk
Sep 6, 2025
On Saturday, September 6, 2025, Curtis Delk received his call from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ—and he answered without hesitation.
Affectionately known as “Doc” or “Boy Genius” by family and friends, Curtis was a loving son, devoted father, proud grandfather, brother, and loyal friend. He was educated in the Isle of Wight School System and went on to have an...
James Earnest Holland
Sep 6, 2025
In Loving Memory of A Devoted Father, Faithful Friend, and Cherished Community Member
James Earnest Holland peacefully transitioned from this life on Saturday, September 6, 2025, in Windsor, Virginia. Born on December 8, 1941, James lived a life defined by hard work, steadfast faith, and boundless love for his family and community.
James dedicated much of his career as a truck driver...
Xavier T. Kea
Aug 31, 2025
Xavier Trevon “Zay” Kea, 29, unexpectedly passed away on August 31, 2025. Xavier was born December 18, 1995 to Natasha Diggs Kea and Danyel F. Kea. He was the older of their 2 children.
Xavier began his education in the Isle of Wight County Schools; but graduated from Hampton High School in 2014. Over the course of years he worked in...
Lucinda Parker Ellis
Aug 31, 2025
Lucinda Dean Parker Ellis
July 8, 1941 — August 31, 2025
Mrs. Lucinda Dean Parker Ellis passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, in Surry, Virginia. She was born on July 8, 1941, in Surry County, Virginia to the late Bromo Parker and Evelyn Gilchrist Parker.
Lucinda accepted Jesus Christ at an early age. She was a faithful member of St. Paul Holiness...
Lorraine Graves
Aug 29, 2025
Lorraine Brown Graves, 80, of Suffolk, VA and widow of James B. Graves Sr. departed this life on Friday August 29, 2025. She was born on October 6, 1944, to the late George Hayden and Julia B. Brown.
She was a graduate of Westside High School, Smithfield, VA, Class of 1963.
Lorraine retired from the Suffolk Public School System after 33 years...
Lillian Jane Whitehurst
Aug 25, 2025
Lillian Jane Whitehurst transitioned from this life Monday, August 25, 2025 in Courtland Health and Rehab.
On Saturday, August 30, 2025 there will be no public viewing at Shivers Funeral Chapel. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1:00pm on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Shiloh Baptist Church, Windsor. Interment will follow in the Chapel Grove UCC Church Cemetery,...
James Edward Roberts, Sr.
Aug 24, 2025
James Edward Roberts, Sr.
James Edward Roberts, (Jimmy) was born February 21, 1924 to Carrie and Reese Roberts in Knoxville , Tennessee and transitioned from this life, Sunday August 24, 2024, at his home in Teaneck, New Jersey.
He was the youngest of two brothers and one sister.
He was drafted into the navy during World War II and served for two years....
Lucy Wilson Butler
Aug 23, 2025
Lucy Carolyn Wilson Butler passed peacefully from labor to reward on August 23, 2025, at her residence. She was 93 years old. She was born on February 23, 1932, to Nannie Holloway Wilson and Samuel Wilson.
Lucy is predeceased by her loving and devoted husband, Willie Joseph Butler, Jr. to whom she was married for 69 years. Her beloved children, Alice...
Andrew D. Thomas, Sr.
Aug 22, 2025
Andrew D. Thomas, Sr. transitioned from this life on Friday, August 22, 2025 in Sentara Obici Hospital.
On Friday, August 29, 2025 viewing will take place from 3-5pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 10am on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at the Chapel. Please keep the Thomas family in your prayers.
Odessa Hunt Dukes
Aug 21, 2025
"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; And lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy path. " — Proverbs 3:5-6
On August 21, 2025, surrounded with the love of her family, Odessa J. Dukes, peacefully transitioned this earthly life for her heavenly home.
On January 22, 1937, as the fifth of...
Frances R. Hardy
Aug 17, 2025
Frances Lorraine Hardy, age 77, of Rushmere, VA departed this life at home peacefully, August 17, 2025.
Born in Isle of Wight to the late Luke Robertson Sr. and Lucy Johnson, Frances was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, relative, and friend. She dedicated her life to her family and career and was a retiree of Newport News Shipbuilding.
Frances lived a...
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