Recent Obituaries

Dec 23, 2021

Ronnie G. Newsome transitioned from this life on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, at his residence. He was born Dec. 21, 1954, to the late Willie Newsome and Thelma Newsome Glover. Ronnie was a 1973 graduate of John Yeates High School. He was a former employee at Gwaltney of Smithfield. Ronnie was preceded in death by a brother, Bernest Newsome Sr.;...

Dec 22, 2021

Earnesteen McDonald Finney, affectionately known as “Teeny Man” and “Ernie”, went to be with the Lord early Wednesday morning, December 22, 2021 at Penn State Medical Center in Hershey, PA after having battling cancer for a number of years. Earnest was the youngest of seven children born on March 20, 1952 to the late Solomon Bernest Finney and Eva Virginia...

Dec 22, 2021

On Tuesday, December 21, 2021, George Waverly Blow, Jr., age 79, of Smithfield, Virginia, passed away at his home. George is the son of the late George Waverly and Frances Diggs Blow. George was raised in Southampton County and later moved to Isle Wight County. He was preceded in death by his parents: George W. Blow Sr. and Frances D....

Dec 20, 2021

Eunice Vivian Holmes transitioned from this life on Monday, December 20, 2021 at her residence in Smithfield, Virginia. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11am on Monday, December 27, 2021 at First Gravel Hill Baptist Church. Viewing will take place from 2-4pm on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at the chapel. Please keep the Holmes family in your prayers....

Dec 17, 2021

Mr. Lester Charles Judkins was born on September 30, 1949 to the late David O. Judkins, Sr. and Frances H. Judkins in Surry County, Virginia. On Friday, December 17, 2021, our beloved Lester entered eternal rest and peace at Riverside Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Lee Bell Judkins and brother Otis T. Judkins....

Dec 15, 2021

Shanice Clary transitioned from this life on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at her residence. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later time. Please keep the Clary family in your praye

Dec 10, 2021

Clarence Edward Perry passed away at his home on Friday, December 10, 2021 with his wife Shealler and their niece Angela by his side. He was born on December 4, 1942, to the late V. Irene and Clarence O. Perry. Clarence received his formal education in the Washington, D.C. School District and graduated from McKinley Tech High School in 1960....

Dec 9, 2021

Brandon Jade Herring transitioned from this life on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Riverside Regional Medical Center.

Funeral Services are pending and will be announced at a later date. Please keep the Herring family in your thoughts and prayers.

Dec 2, 2021

Irene Allmond transitioned from this life on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at her residence. Funeral Services will be private. Please keep the Allmond family in your thoughts and prayers.

Nov 29, 2021

James William Oliver Sr., 85, was born on June 18, 1936 in Dillion, SC and passed peacefully in his sleep at home on November 29, 2021.

Bro. Oliver was preceded in his passing by his parents James and Minnie Bethea Oliver; his wife Hattie Oliver, and two siblings Claywood Oliver and Arnita Williams.

Bro. Oliver graduated from I.C....

Nov 27, 2021

Gladys Marie Johnson Thomas 78, transitioned from this life on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at her residence. Also known as GT, Mrs. G and Grandma was born on July 5th, 1943 to the late Wilson and Ella Mae Johnson. On Saturday, November 27th, 2021 our dear strong mother, sister, auntie, grandmother, cousin and friend went home to be with her...

Nov 26, 2021

Evelyn C. “Teen” Greene, 69, of Smithfield, VA entered into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, November 26, 2021. Teen was born to the late Wallace M. Greene, Sr. and the late Thelma Diggs Greene on May 24, 1952. She graduated from Smithfield High School in 1970. After high school, Teen worked for General Electric in Portsmouth for sixteen...

Nov 25, 2021

Thomas Wayne Brown transitioned from this life on Thursday, November 25, 2021. Viewing will take place on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 from 4-6pm at the Chapel. Please keep the Brown family in your prayers.

Nov 18, 2021

Deacon Frank L. Spratley Sr. entered into eternal rest with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at his home. He was born December 9, 1943 to the late Sarah Lee Spratley and the late James A. Spratley. He is a resident of Smithfield, Virginia and retired from Gwaltney of Smithfield, after 34 years of service. Frank was...

Nov 16, 2021

9/24/61- 11/16/21 Arlean “Angel” Angelina Piland transitioned from this life on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Sentara Obici hospital She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years Melvin Piland, her 3 daughters Amanda Piland, Kimberly Brown and Mary Piland and also 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Graveside Service will be held 9 am...

Nov 15, 2021

Terra Herring Crawford transitioned from this life Monday November 15, 2021 at Sentara Careplex Hospital, Hampton, VA. Services will be private. Please keep the Crawford family in your thought and prayers.

Nov 15, 2021

“A Humble Man with a Huge Heart” Robert A. Wyatt was born June 5, 1985 to the late William A. Diggs and Molley Diggs. He attended Smithfield High School in Smithfield, VA. Robert was known to many in his community as the “Grill Master,” “Rob Low,” “Low Low,” and “Rip Rap” given by his grandmother Doris and two titles given...

Nov 14, 2021

Deaconess & Mother Brenda B. Ward was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk, Va. She was 75 years old and was born on January 31, 1946, in Isle of Wight County, Virginia to the late Wesley and Eliza Robinson Wiggins. She also received her education in Isle of Wight County...

Nov 14, 2021

Nov 11, 2021

“I’ve fought the good fight,I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Joyce Elizabeth Brown-Carney, transitioned...