Recent Obituaries
Yvette Williams Maxwell
Nov 28, 2022
Psalm 23 Old Testament Scripture John 10:27-29 New Testament Scripture
Dr. Yvette Williams Maxwell was born in Summit New Jersey on April 19th, 1955 to the late Rev. Elmer and Virginia Williams. She transitioned peacefully into eternal life on November 28th, 2022 at home with her family at her side. Yvette’s early years were spent in Vauxhall New Jersey...
Pernell Newby, Sr.
Nov 24, 2022
On, Thursday, November 24, 2022, our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend Pernell Newby, Sr. entered eternal rest at Sentara Obici Memorial Hospital in Suffolk, VA.
Pernell was born on January 16, 1942 to Albert Newby, Sr. and Nannie Lee Baker. He was lovingly reared in the home of his grandparents, Emily and Edgar Newby, Sr. where he...
Rev. Delores P. Wooten
Nov 24, 2022
Rev. Delores P. Batten Wooten transitioned from labor to reward on Thursday, November 24, 2022.
Reverend Delores P. Batten Wooten was called to her heavenly home on the morning of November 24, 2022 after a brief illness. She was born to the late Clem and Agnes Batten of Carrollton; VA. Rev. Wooten was married to the late William Wesley...
Decatur Fisher
Nov 8, 2022
The Life of Decatur "Bubba" Fisher
On November 8, God in his infinite wisdom and his divine purpose and power called Decatur "Bubba" to his heavenly home. Decatur known as "Bubba" was born February 12, 1936, in Southampton County to the late William and Ruth Spratley Fisher of Ivor, VA. He was a faithful member of Mt. Sinai Baptist...
Doris E. Faulk
Nov 8, 2022
The Life of Doris "Dolly" Marie Faulk
On Tuesday morning, November 8, 2022, God in his infinite wisdom saw that Doris "Dolly" Marie Faulk was growing tired and whispered to her my child come home with me. Your race is finished here on earth. Your work is done. Your battle has been fought. Your victory is won.
Doris...
Kelly O. Warren
Nov 5, 2022
Keller O. Warren transitioned from this life on Saturday, November 05, 2022 in Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later time. Please keep the Warren family in your prayers.
Alma D. Thomas
Nov 4, 2022
The Life and Legacy of "Dee Dee"
To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, And a time to die; A time to plant, And a time to pluck what is planted; A time to kill, And a time to heal; A time to breakdown, And a time to...
Rosemary "Chee Chee" Wiley
Oct 31, 2022
Rosemary (Williamson) Wiley (Chee-Chee) was born on December 28, 1947 in the Bronx, New York to John Frederick Williamson of Georgia and Laura Belle (Grimsley) Williamson (Labo) of Florida. On August 22, 1965 Chee-Chee married Harold Albert Wiley Jr. (Butch) and had 3 children Harold Albert Wiley III, Hope Adele Wiley Randall and Heather Ann Wiley Ginn. Chee-Chee, as a...
Leondus Michael Holloman
Oct 29, 2022
Our dear Leondus Michael Holloman unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022.
Lil Mike was a beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, and friend to many. Leondus, or Lil Mike/ My Dude., as we sometimes affectionately called him, was born on August 31, 1982, in Newport News, VA to Vanessa Elder (Frank) and Michael Hundley Sr. (Caroyln).
...
Barbara Ann Robertson Wise
Oct 28, 2022
Barbara Ann Robertson Wise peacefully departed this life to eternal rest on Friday, October 28, 2022 with her family by her side.
She was the second of eight children to the late Alethia Robertson and Margaret Elizabeth Holloway Robertson on October 02, 1945. Baptized at an early age, she was a faithful giver and active member at the Little...
Janie Burns
Oct 25, 2022
Janie Burns transitioned from this life on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 in her residence. Viewing will take place from 2-5pm with reflections from 4-5 pm on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at the Chapel. Please keep the Burns family in your prayers.
Lena Hart Edwards
Oct 20, 2022
On Thursday, October 20, 2022, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great, great-grandmother Lena Hart Edwards passed away peacefully at home in Smithfield, Virginia surrounded by her loving family. Lena was born in New Hanover County, North Carolina on October 23, 1943 to the late William David and Addie Battle Hart. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in...
Camillo Roberts
Oct 20, 2022
Camillo Roberts transitioned from this life on Thursday, October 20, 2022 in Richmond, Virginia.
Services are private. Please keep the Roberts family in your prayers.
Alice Shirlene Tynes
Oct 16, 2022
"To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, And a time to die; A time to plant, And a time to pluck what is planted; A time to kill, And a time to heat; A time to break down, And a time to buildup; A time to weep, And a...
Celestine Worthington
Oct 15, 2022
MEMOIR
Celestine S. Worthington Celestine Worthington, affectionately known as "Lestine," entered into eternal rest on October,15, 2022 , at her residence in Carrollton, VA.. She was born September 24, 1954, in Murfreesboro, North Carolina, to Margie and Earnestine Stephenson. She graduated from Murfreesboro High School in 1972. Celestine graduated from Elizabeth City University in 1976 with a Bachelor of...
Ollie White Santiago
Oct 13, 2022
Our beloved mother departed this world Thursday, October 13, 2022 at her home in Holly Grove. She is joining her first husband James Monroe White, Jr. and second husband Jesus Adel Santiago and brother Roy Goodman in Heaven. Ollie Mae was born Ollie Mae Pittman December 31, 1942 in Enfield, North Carolina. She married her first love James Monroe White,...
James Ernest Brumskin, Jr.
Oct 13, 2022
James Ernest Brumskin, Jr., 69, of Smithfield, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, October 13, 2022. Affectionately known as “Hope,” “Skin,” “Junior,” and “Pop Pop,” James departed this earthly plane, shrouded in love and surrounded by his closest of kin.
The 7th of 14 children, James was born March 19, 1953 to the beloved, late Iola...
Jerry Vonzel Joyner, Sr.
Oct 8, 2022
Elder Jerry Vonzel Joyner, Sr., entered peacefully into heavenly rest on October 8, 2022. Elder Joyner was born on February 13, 1961 in Suffolk, VA to the late Thadeous (TJ) Joyner Jr. and Jacqueline Joyner. Elder Joyner was preceded in death by: Thadeous Joyner Jr.(father), Jacqueline Joyner(mother), Joycelyn Austin(sister), Jackie Joyner Sr.(brother). Elder Joyner grew up in Windsor, VA and...
Margie Louvenia "Lou" Hardy Flood
Oct 6, 2022
On Thursday morning, October 6, 2022, God in his infinite wisdom saw that Margie Louvenia “Lou” Hardy Flood was growing tired and whispered to her, my child come home with me. Your race is finished here on earth. Your work is done. Your battle has been fought. Your victory is won.
Lou was born November 6, 1938 to the...
William J. Howard, Jr.
Oct 3, 2022
William J. Howard, Jr., born to the late William J. Howard, Sr. and the late Evelyn L. Howard on September 15, 1953, transitioned from this life on Monday, October 3, 2022 at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center.
William was born in Denver, CO and raised abroad in Japan and in Hampton with his family as his father was a member...
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