Recent Obituaries
Maria Edler
Jun 15, 2023
On Thursday, June 15, 2023, God in his infinite wisdom called home one of his faithful servants, Maria Edler. Maria was born on April 24, 1923, to the late Peter Louis and Louise Briggs Elder in Surry, County Virginia. At an early age Maria was baptized in Mount Nebo Baptist Church located in Surry. It was here she became a...
Ervin F. Crawley
Jun 10, 2023
To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted. Ecclesiastes 3: 1-2
On June 10, 2023, our beloved father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, Ervin Fredrick Crawley, known as...
Morris G. Hall, Sr.
Jun 1, 2023
Deacon Morris G. Hall, Sr. answered the Master's call and went home to be with his heavenly father on Thursday, June 01, 2023 at his residence.
Morris G. Hall, Sr, was born on July 13, 1947, to the late July 13, 1947 to the late James A. Hall, Sr. and Annie B. Hall in Isle of Wight County, Virgina,...
Carolyn King Holmes
May 28, 2023
Carolyn King Holmes transitioned from this life Sunday, May 28, 2023 at her residence.
She was born to Allie B. King and Virgie King. She grew up in Smithfield, VA and attended school in Isle of Wight County Public Schools.
Carolyn’s memory is treasured by her daughters, Kayla King and Andrake Holmes ; sons ;Georgio King, and Najee Wilson (Chenga...
John Wallace Tonkins
May 26, 2023
John Wallace Tonkins, 83, affectionally known as "Short John" to many, was called home Friday evening on May 26th 2023 at Waverly Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Wallace was born to the late Martha Hamlin and Willie Tonkins on January 24, 1940, in Wakefield, Virginia, Wallace was educated in Sussex County School system. He is preceded in death by his mother Martha Hamlin, his...
Thomas M. White, Jr
May 23, 2023
Obituary
Thomas Martin White, Jr. was born on March 28, 1948, at Orange Memorial Hospital in Orange, New Jersey to the late Thomas M. White, Sr., and the late Erma Clarke White. At an early age Thomas attended New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, NJ where he sang in the choir with Dionne Warwick, Dee Dee Warwick, under the direction...
Judy Uzzle
May 22, 2023
Memoir
Judy Cassandra Uzzle Wilkerson
“When you love someone, you love them as they are- Not as you wish them to be, not as you hope to help them to become, but as they are,”
Such was the love of our dearly departed Judy. Throughout her life, she strived to emulate the love and compassion that Christ had shown for...
Catherine H. Burnell
May 20, 2023
MEMOIR
Catherine Herring Burnell
BEHOLD
To see or observe (at thing or person, especially a remarkable or impressive one).
And so it was… on Saturday May 20, 2023, God, in His infinite wisdom and authority, deemed it timely to call his daughter Catherine home, after a life of 81 years, toiling on this earth. Born to roger Dubois Herring...
Antoni Thomas
May 14, 2023
On Sunday, May 14, 2023, our beloved Antoni Lamarr Thomas transitioned from his earthly home to his heavenly mansion. He was born on October 2, 1976, to Johnny Earl Thomas and Yvonne Thomas at Maryview Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia. Antoni was a student of Churchland Primary through High School, a member of ROTC and graduated in 1996. He enlisted in...
Doretha L. Major
May 13, 2023
Mother Doretha L. Major was called from labor to reward on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia.
A native of Surry County, Doretha was born September 30, 1952, to the late Jesse and Clara White Lane, the middle child out of eight children. Her parents, husband, and son preceded her in death.
She...
Renee “Jitterbug” Banks
May 11, 2023
Renee J. “Jitterbug” Banks 71, of Smithfield, VA entered into eternal rest at Sentara Norfolk General on May 9, 2023.
Jit was born to the late John W. Banks and the late Thomas Reese Banks on November 25, 1951
After high school, Jit went to work at Smithfield Packing. After a few years there he worked for VDOT. Later...
Jerrene Yeoman
Apr 20, 2023
Jerrene Cuffey Yeoman
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10/3/30-----4/20/23
It’s All About the Dash
Now boarding “God’s Heavenly Flight” 10330-42023
Takeoff: 10/3/30
Duration: 92 years, 6 months, 17days
Landing: Heaven’s Gate 4/20/23
Time: 10:56 a.m. EDT
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Will R. Wiggins, Sr.
Apr 19, 2023
In February of 1939 on the 21 st day of the month Will R, Wiggins, Sr. was born in the city of Smithfield, Virginia to his parents, Willie Lee and Easter Robinson Wiggins, their firstborn son. After sharing eighty-four years here with us, Wednesday morning, April 19, 2023, he had to answer his call to depart this life at...
Cleo B. Kelly
Apr 18, 2023
Cleo B. Kelly
On April 15, 2023 Mom Boldy and verbally expressed to the Lord “Feed me till I want no more- . She told God that her soul was ready and that she was ready to see Him so her soul could rest Mom also stated that her soul was going to leave her body and be with...
Larry T. Wood
Apr 16, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Thomas Wood of Newport News, Virginia, who passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News, VA. He was 79.
Larry was born May 13, 1943, in Mecklenburg County, VA. He was the son of the late Theotris Wood and Hattie Jane...
Deborah Williams
Apr 16, 2023
Deborah Williams was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 16, 2023. She was born on August 30, 1961, to the late Hurley Williams, Jr., and Alice C. Williams.
Deborah worked for Isle of Wight County Public Schools for fifteen years and Food Lion for five years.
She was a mother who loved her children and...
Lillie W. Bailey
Apr 14, 2023
On Friday, April 14, 2023 God called home our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. Lillie Dynella Bailey to eternal rest at her home in Smithfield, Virginia. Lillie was born to the late Matthew Lee Williams and the late Margue Ree Williams of North Carolina.
Lillie was a light in life. Her smile and wit...
Rufus Towns, Sr.
Apr 6, 2023
On Thursday, April 6, 2023, four days after his 84th birthday, God called Rufus Towns, Sr., our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother from labor to reward. Rufus was born April 2, 1939 to Matthew and Josephine Ramsey Towns in Nansemond County.
He was joined in holy matrimony to Carol Esther Eley on July 20, 1957. To their union...
Virginia Yvonne Spratley
Apr 6, 2023
In the late evening of April 6, 2023 the Lord reached down into his garden of life and lifted a sweet and lovely rose, our mother, sister, aunt and friend.
Virginia was preceded in death by her parents James and Dorothy Lankford, brothers; James Langford and Ernest Lankford.
Virginia leaves to cherish her memory three daughters; Michelle Hollimon,...
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