Recent Obituaries
Milton Patrick Eley
Aug 11, 2023
Milton Patrick Eley was born October 30, 1938 to the late Jake Sr and Louise Eley. He transitioned from this life of August 11, 2023 in his residence.
He was a native of Isle of Wight. Early in his life he joined The Little Zion Baptist Church. Milton worked at Gwaltney of Smithfield, Newport News Shipbuilding but he retired from the Isle of Wight...
Percell Lawrence Batten
Aug 8, 2023
In Memory
Percell Lawrence Batten was called home August 8, 2023 at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was born December...
Aline E. Blacknall
Aug 4, 2023
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge shall give me at last day and not to me only but unto all them that love his appearing.
On Friday August 4, 2023 God in...
Tahesha Saunders
Aug 3, 2023
Tahesha L. Saunders “Ty” transitioned on August 3, 2023. She was born on October 8, 1987, to Linwood and Monica Saunders. She was a current resident of Newport News Va, however raised and native to Smithfield VA.
She currently worked as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at United Empire. She often expressed joy working with the clients. Ty loved her children and family dearly; she loved having a good time with family eating crabs or just gathering, “We all we...
Odell Hill Pierce
Jul 29, 2023
Our beloved, Odell H. Pierce, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 29, 2023 as she surrounded by her family. Odell was born on October 17, 1935 in Isle of Wight, VA. She was the daughter of the late Robert S. and Fannie Mae Hill.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Herbert M....
Trenton Roshawn Mavin
Jul 28, 2023
Trenton R. Mavin transitioned from this life on Friday, July 28, 2023.
A Memorial Service will be held 2:00pm on Friday, August 04, 2023 at Shivers funeral Chapel. Please keep the Mavin Family in your prayers.
Crystal R. Melton
Jul 25, 2023
Crystal Renee Melton, 38, of Winterville, NC died Tuesday July 25, 2923.
Crystal was born August 31, 1984 in Nansemond County, VA and was a resident in Winterville for 10 years. She lived in Bertie County for 28 years where she started her family of 3 children.
Crystal worked at Bertie Correctional institution in Bertie County, North Carolina. She...
Boyd M Thomas
Jul 23, 2023
Boyd “Donnie” McDonald Thomas transitioned into eternal rest on Sunday, July 23, 2023, in Chesapeake Virginia. Donnie was born February 2, 1961, to the late Leon Marshall and Mary Elizabeth Thomas. He was raised in Carrollton, VA and attended Smithfield Public Schools. After completing school he became skilled in mechanical work. Donnie was good with his hands and was...
Brandon M. Ward
Jul 21, 2023
Brandon our dear father, fiancé, son, brother, nephew, uncle cousin and friend departed this life on the afternoon of July 21, 2023. While his precious life was savagely taken his soul now rejoices in the bliss of God.
Brandon was born July 1, 1992 in Newport news, VA to Keith and Shawn Ward. Brandon’s charming personality and glowing smile...
Kyonne D. Edwards
Jul 18, 2023
Mr. Kyonne Deontrie Edwards gifted us with his presence on December 24, 2000. He transitioned to his eternal home on July 18, 2023. Though his life was brief, he was able to make a lasting impact on all whom he came in contact with.
Kyonne was educated in the Isle of Wight County School system. He graduated from...
Gloria Haskins Spratley
Jul 18, 2023
The Life of Gloria Haskins Spratley
Gloria Jean, better known as Glo, was called to eternal rest on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Bon Secure Maryview Hospital.
Gloria was born to the late Nelson Lewis and Ida Butts Haskins on November 1, 1960. Gloria joined Brown’s at an early age. She moved her membership to attend church close to...
Alec Branch
Jul 15, 2023
I am home in Heaven, dear ones: Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty in this Everlasting Light. All the pain and grief are over! Every restless yearning past; I am now at peace forever, safely Home in Heaven at last. Dear one, do not grieve so sorely, for I love you dearly still;...
Shirley Gray
Jul 13, 2023
Shirley Mae Delk Gray’s transition to eternal life was peaceful, surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at her residence in Windsor, VA.
Shirley was born to her parents Iven Lee Delk, Sr., and Beatrice Scott Delk. She attended Southampton County Public Schools.
Her life’s passion was taking care of children and family. The more the merrier....
Mary Clayton Jones
Jul 4, 2023
You can shed tears that she is gone,
Or you can smile because she has lived
You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back
Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left
Your heart can be empty because you can't see her
Or you can be full of the love...
Ida H. Mann
Jul 3, 2023
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The Life of Ida H. Mann
On Monday, July 3, 2023, Ida H. Mann transitioned this life to eternal rest. Mrs. Mann was born August 6, 1925, to James Henry Hargrove and Fanella Reeves Hargrove of Suffolk, VA.
She enjoyed word search puzzles, traveling, studying the Bible, attending church and spending time with her family. She was a dedicated...
Elton Uzzle
Jun 29, 2023
2 Timothy 4:7
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Elton's Journey
On Thursday, June 29, 2023, Elton Uzzle left this world behind and answered the Master’s Call. Elton was born October 29, 1933 in Isle of Wight County to the late Isaac Uzzle & Otelia Berry Uzzle. He was...
Van Simmons, III
Jun 28, 2023
Van Simmons, III was born on August 12, 1964, to the late Van B. Simmons Jr. and Alberta Simmons in Jersey City, New Jersey. In his teenage years, his family relocated to Newport News Virginia. Van was a graduate of Ferguson High School. While living in Newport News, Van became a member of Cathedral U.H.C.O.L. under the spiritual leadership...
Stephen Randall Davis, Jr
Jun 23, 2023
Though Stephen’s Life on this earth was short, he left an enormous impact on the lives of everyone he encountered. Stephen is a 2017 graduate of Bethel High School. He started his career as a crew member at McDonald’s. With lots of hard work and dedication, he became a shift manager before moving to the next phase of his employment...
Curtis R. Tonkins
Jun 18, 2023
Curtis Rondell Tonkins 60, known to many as ‘Curt Dawg’, Gator, Uncle Monkey to his great nieces and nephews , transitioned from this life Sunday morning June 18th 2023 at Sentara Careplex Hospital in Hampton, VA.
Curtis was born to the late Ruth Jones on October 25, 1962, in Richmond, Virginia but raised in the earlier part of his...
Maurice Duck
Jun 18, 2023
Maurice “Bud” Duck, was born on December 15, 1957 in Isle of Wight County, to the late Beatrice Duck Parham. The Lord called him home to eternity on June 18, 2023. He was affectionately known as “Bud” and will always be remembered as a loyal father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend.
Bud was the life of...
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