Recent Obituaries
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...
Henry "Jimmy" Keller, Jr.
Sep 30, 2022
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted. Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 On Friday, September 30, 2022, Henry Keller, Jr., age 85, of Smithfield, Virginia, transitioned from this life at Kindred Transitional Care...
Gracie M. Spratley
Sep 26, 2022
Gracie Mae Spratley was called home on September 26, 2022 at her residence in Windsor, VA.
She was the daughter of Luther Elder and Elsie Mae Eley. She was born on March 19, 1942 in Suffolk, Virginia. Gracie held jobs throughout her life as a homemaker and farm laborer. She was preceded in death by her daughter Shirley Spratley,...
Infant Sa'Rabi Nyani Simone Taliaferro
Sep 26, 2022
Infant Sa'Rabi Nyani Simone Taliaferro daughter of Ke'Mari Hayes and Jyrell Taliaferro transitioned from this life on September 26, 2022 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Please keep the Hayes-Taliferro family in your prayers.
Leticia N. Hill
Sep 21, 2022
Leticia N. Hill, 47, transitioned from this life on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 in Bons Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital, Newport News, VA. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12pm Saturday, Oct. 01, 2022 at Oak Grove Baptist Church 38070 Rocky Hock Rd., Wakefield, Va. Viewing will take from 3-6pm on Friday, September 30, 2022 at the Chapel. Please...
Deandre T. Judkins
Sep 20, 2022
Deandre “Dre” Judkins peacefully departed this life on September 20, 2022.
He was born on November 30, 1994, in Suffolk, Va. He received his education at Smithfield High School. Deandre worked for Ross and Sons. Deandre was known to light up the room. He had a passion for helping others and being the comedian of the family. He loved playing...
James L. Liggins
Sep 19, 2022
James Lee Liggins was called by the Master to his heavenly home at Sentara Careplex Hospital, Hampton, VA. Monday, September 19, 2022, at the age of 63. He was preceded in death by his parents Willie and Novella Liggins, his wife Lynn Liggins and his brothers Wilbert (Beatrice0 and Paul Liggins. James accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior...
Alvin W. Wilson
Sep 6, 2022
ALVIN W. WILSON
Educator, Entrepreneur, Proprietor,
Alpha Man, Family Man, Church and Community Leader
His Sunrise: October 24, 1945 — His Sunset: September 6, 2022
May the Work I've done speak for me. May the life I live speak for me.
May the service I give speak for me...When I'm resting in my grave, there is nothing that can be...
Sylvia Hunt
Sep 6, 2022
Sylvia J. Hunt was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Sylvia was born November 22, 1954, to the late Williard M. Hunt, Sr. and Jeannette Hunt. Sylvia is a graduate of Smithfield High School. She worked for Industrial 3M in Sanford, North Carolina as a Quality Control Inspector. After twenty...
Veronica Winnegan Jones
Sep 3, 2022
On September 3, 2022, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend received her heavenly wings. Our family's matriarch, Veronica W. Jones, affectionately known as "Pig" or "Ronnie" was born on Tuesday, February 15, 1949 in Whitaker Memorial Hospital, Newport News, Virginia to the late Vernon and Caroline Winnegan. Veronica was educated in Surry County...
Ray Novel Wilson
Sep 3, 2022
Ray Novel Wilson husband of Hilda Thompson Wilson transitioned from this life on Saturday, September 03, 2022 in Riverside Regional Medical Center. The Journey On March 5, 1947 the Rushmere community was blessed with the birth of Ray Novel Wilson. Raised in a loving Christian home, he was preceded in death by his parents the late Novel Wilson, Jr. and...
Odell Crawley Turner
Aug 23, 2022
Odell Elizabeth Crawley Turner entered eternal rest on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Odell was born on May 17, 1936 to Bessie Crawley Allmond (Lewiston “Blu” Allmond) in Isle of Wight County. Odell was affectionately call “Miss T” and by her sister Frances she was Turner. Odell attended Isle of Wight Training School. In her younger years, Odell was employed at...
Brenda B. Counts
Aug 22, 2022
On Monday August 22, 2022, at approximately 4:30 pm the death angel dispatched from glory to bring Brenda B. Counts in from her earthly cares, toils, and suffering. She was born to the late Russell and Florine Taylor Donald in Elizabeth, New Jersey on January22, 1943. In 1962, Brenda Bertha Donald united in Holy Matrimony to the late Karl C....
Dontae R. Joyner
Aug 10, 2022
Dontae R. Joyner entered into eternal life on August 10, 2022 in Windsor, VA. He was born April 13, 1978 to Theodore and Roberta Eley Joyner at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He began his education in Baltimore, Maryland and completed his education in the Isle of Wight County, VA Public Schools. He was employed at Birdsong Peanut Company as...
Burton Wilson Parker
Aug 8, 2022
On Monday morning, August 8, 2022, Burton Wilson Parker took flight to rest in the arms of the Lord. He was the husband of Rev. Vivian Gray Parker. He was born to his beloved mother Martha Mae Parker and Burton H. Wilson on January 1, 1937. He was a graduate of Isle of Wight Training School, Smithfield, VA. Burton was...
Ruby Bailey Wiggins
Aug 8, 2022
Ruby Mae Wiggins passed away suddenly, Monday, August 8, 2022 in Smithfield, VA. She was born to the late Sally Bailey on March 14, 1937. She was united in Holy Matrimony to Milton H. Wiggins, January 15, 1955.
Ruby attended Isle of Wight Public Schools. She was a housewife and enjoyed cooking, gardening and crossword puzzles. She loved to...
Richard R. Harris
Aug 4, 2022
Richard R. Harris transitioned from this life on Thursday, August 04, 2022 at Mary Immaculate Hospital. A Graveside Celebration of Life Service will be 12pm on Friday, August 12, 2022 at GreenLawn Memorial Park Cemetery, 2700 Parish Ave., Newport News, Va. Viewing will take place on Thursday, August 11, 2022 from 3-6pm at the chapel. Please keep the Harris family...
Deacon Willie Harvey Major Sr.
Jul 28, 2022
Deacon Willie Harvey Major Sr. was called home to the Lord on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Riverside Hospital. Willie Major Sr. was born April 26,1947 to the late Charles H. Major Sr. and Ida K. Major. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles H. Major Jr., George R. Major, Walter Eugene Major and Carl Major Sr., his...
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