Recent Obituaries
Freddricy "Tommy" Gibbs, Jr.
Apr 4, 2023
On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, Freddricy Thomas Gibbs, Jr. better known as “Tommy” walked through the pearly gates and received his wings.
Tommy was a simple and uncomplicated man with a big heart. He would help anyone who needed assistance. He was a good husband and father.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of twenty-seven years Marie...
Adrienne Carr
Apr 1, 2023
Life Reflections Adrienne Carr
Our beloved Adrienne Carr departed this life on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Riverside Regional Medical in Newport News, Virginia. Adrienne was born on November 16, 1958 in New York to the late Joseph Carr (father) and Georgia Winfrey Carr (mother) . Adrienne was preceded in death by her brother Jabo Carr.
Adrienne was...
Janice Cypress
Apr 1, 2023
Janice Cypress transitioned from this life Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Smithfield, VA.
Janice was born to her parents Charles and Eulala Taliaferro Cypress. She grew up in a loving home with her siblings. She graduated from Smithfield High School in 1980 and was employed by Eurest Dining Services. She was extremely quiet and loved to cook and bake....
Grace Anne Pierce
Mar 30, 2023
Grace Anne Pierce departed peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at the VCU Medical Center in Richmond, VA.
Grace, or "Pookie" as she was affectionately known, was born on December 7, 1963, in the elevator of the Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA, en route to the delivery room. She was the final baby girl of the late Major Pierce,...
Lucy Daniel
Mar 29, 2023
The Life of Lucy Daniel
On March 29, 2023, at Chippenham Hospital, the Lord dispatched one of his angels to get one of his chosen children to escort into his heavenly kingdom.
Our family matriarch, Lucy Olga Ellis Daniel was born on July 11, 1929, in...
Ernest Lee "Jake" Bailey
Mar 12, 2023
Ernest Lee “Jake” Bailey was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at his residence in Windsor, VA. He was born on May 15, 1938, to the late Henderson Davis and Sallie Bailey Batten. Jake received his education in Isle of Wight County. He accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of...
Deacon Richard Clarke, Jr.
Mar 12, 2023
The Life of Deacon Richard Clarke, Jr.
Deacon Richard Clarke, Jr. went peacefully from labor to reward at home in Wakefield, VA on Sunday morning March 12, 2023. Deacon Clarke was born July 15. 1924. Deacon Clarke retired from the Newport News Shipbuilding Company after several years of employment. He was a member of the Sussex Senior Citizens. Deacon...
Shatavia & Shayla Butler
Mar 7, 2023
Infants Shatavia Nicole & Shayla LaShay Butler, babies of Sharnita Turner-Butler and Titus L. Butler, Jr. grew their wings and went to be with their heavenly Father on Tuesday March 7, 2023.
Services are private.
Please keep the parents and the Butler and Turner family in your thoughts and prayers.
Wilbert Drummond
Mar 7, 2023
Wilbert transitioned from this life Tuesday afternoon, March 7, 2023 at the Newport News Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Wilbert Lee Drummond was born March 3, 1960 in Smithfield VA. He was the son of the late Robert Harden Jr., and Ida Louise Drummond.
Wilbert attended Smithfield High School in Smithfield VA. His childhood classmate and dear friend was George...
Ervin Robinson Wiggins
Mar 5, 2023
Ervin Robinson Wiggins transitioned from this life Sunday March 5, 2023 in Pennsylvania.
A Memorial Service will be held 11:30 am Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Friendship Cathedral COGIC, 5511 Godwin Blvd, Suffolk, VA in the Chuckatuck section.
Please keep the Wiggins family in your prayers.
Hurley J. Simmons
Mar 5, 2023
“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning” Psalm 30:5 Hurley Junious Simmons entered eternal rest on Sunday, March 5, 2023.
He was born on June 2, 1941 to Hurley L. Simmons and Mary Equilla Simmons in Isle of Wight County. He was affectionately known as “Bubba” to family and “HJ” to many others. Hurley...
Mildred Shivers Tynes
Mar 4, 2023
Mildred Octavia Shivers Tynes passed away on Saturday March 4, 2023 at her residence in Woodbridge, VA.
Her battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed her courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite her pain, Octavia stayed true to the end, never complaining.
Octavia was born the third daughter to Mills and Gracie Lee Shivers...
Larry W. Hunt
Feb 26, 2023
Larry Windell Hunt gained his heavenly wings when he answered his Father’s call on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was born on Monday, December 12, 1949, to the late Mrs. Teolar Hunt Pace and Mr. Milton Giles, Sr.He was educated in the Norfolk and Isle of Wight Public Schools. Larry was drafted into the U.S. Marine...
David Wilson, Jr.
Feb 24, 2023
On Friday morning, February 24, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, David Wilson, Jr. quietly entered into eternal rest after a valiant battle with cancer.
He was born in Nansemond County, Suffolk, VA, on March 9, 1953 and was the second of eight children born to the late David Wilson, Sr. and Mary Wilson. He was preceded in death...
Carlias Warren
Feb 24, 2023
Carlias G. “Big Warren” Warren Carlias “aka” Big Warren, 60, a native of Isle of Wight County, transitioned from labor to his heavenly reward on February 24, 2023.
He was a resident of Newport News, VA for several years. He was a graduate of Smithfield High School where he played football and was known as “The Toe.” He was...
Willie E. Artis, Jr.
Feb 19, 2023
The Life and Legacy of Willie E. Artis
Willie E. Artis, Jr. (aka Bird) was born on January 1, 1957 and transitioned into His New Life of Joy and Peace on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at the age of 66 in the comfort of home with his loving daughter at his side.
Wilie attended Smithfield High School and...
Nelson Edward Hoskin
Feb 13, 2023
Nelson Edward Haskins 76, was born in Smithfield, VA and resided in Baltimore, MD.
Nelson went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 13, 2023 at his residence in Windsor, VA. Nelson was the firstborn of fourteen children. He was born on November 27, 2023 to the late James and Iola Hoskins Brumskin (biological father, Morris Lewis)....
Cherie N. Wiggins
Feb 12, 2023
Cherie Nichole Wiggins of 2507 Walnut Stret, Portsmouth, VA departed this life at Bon Secours Maryview Hospital on February 12, 2023.
She was a native of Washington, DC and relocated to this area in 1987. She was born August 18, 1971 to Mrs. Evelyn Boykins Holmes and Mr. Theophilus Barnett. On December 21, 2014 she married the love of...
Loretta K. Johnson
Feb 6, 2023
Loretta Katherine Johnson age 74 passed away February 6, 2023. She was born August 6, 1948 to Ophelia Johnson and Jessie Thompson (deceased). She was predeceased by her daughter Doretha Johnson- Davis, sisters Lafrance Reese and Maggie Lias, and brother Leroy Pierce.
She was employed by Smithfield Packing and Farm Fresh. Loretta’s home was always open to many, no...
Henry Wells, Jr.
Feb 3, 2023
Life and Legacy of “Juni’ Henry Wells, Jr.
‘Juni” as he was affectionately called, went on to be with his Savior on February 3, 2023. Born to the late Henry and Mary Winnegan Wells, he was a native of Isle of Wight County and educated in isle of Wight Public Schools. His love of mechanics started at an early...
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