Recent Obituaries
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.
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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