Recent Obituaries
Shirley Robertson
Apr 3, 2025
THE AFTERGLOW
"I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one. I'd like to...
Robert Holloway, Jr.
Mar 31, 2025
Robert Henry Holloway, Jr.
Our beloved father and brother Robert Henry Holloway, Jr. 74, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 31, 2025, at his residence in Newport News, Virginia.
Robert was known to family and friends as Junnie, Junnie Boy or Rayblock. Junnie attended Westside High. He later worked at Smithfield Packing Maintenance for a few years. He then became a...
Frances Allmond
Mar 31, 2025
Frances Ola Harrison Allmond, 74 of Smithfield, VA, answered the call at her residence, on Monday, March 31, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Frances was born November 14, 1950, to the late Garland Harrison, Sr. and Annie Lee William Harrison in Jarrett, Virginia, one of three children. Frances was an honor graduate of Westside High School, class of 1969. To her...
Peggy Ballard Bailey
Mar 31, 2025
On March 31, 2025, God sent his angels to her residence in Orchard Gardens to set His faithful servant, Peggy Ann Ballard Bailey, 88, free. Peggy’s journey began on November 2, 1936, in Smithfield, Virginia, where she was raised, attended and graduated from Isle of Wight Training School in 1955. As a child Peggy recognized and accepted Christ as her...
Shanika Marie Michelle Watson
Mar 30, 2025
Shanika Marie Michelle Watson transitioned from this life on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, MD
A Memorial Service will be held at 2pm on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Main Street Baptist Church. Please keep the Watson family in your thoughts and prayers.
Veda Arentha Godwin
Mar 30, 2025
Roses for Mom
If roses grow in Heaven. Lord, please pick a bunch for us. Place them in our mother's arms and tell her they're from us. Tell her we love her and miss her and when she turns to smile place a kiss upon her cheek and hold for a while. Because remembering her is easy. We do it every...
James Darius Holloway
Mar 29, 2025
On March 29, 2025, James Darius Holloway 55, was called by God to depart this earthly life suddenly at his residence.
Darius was born September 30, 1969, to the late Robert Holloway, Jr. and Shirley M. Hill. He was educated in Isle of Wight County School System where he graduated from Smithfield High School. Darius worked for Tidewater Occupation Center until...
Vincent N. Godwin
Mar 29, 2025
The Life of Vincent N. Godwin
Vincent Napoleon Godwin of the Carrollton community in Isle of Wight County transitioned from life on Saturday, March 29, 2025, in his childhood home at 67 years of age. Vincent was born in Carrollton, Virginia on August 12, 1957 to the late Ernest Albert Godwin, Sr. and Roxie Lee Davis.
Vincent attended Norfolk State University where...
Ethel Mae Robinson
Mar 27, 2025
On this special day, we pause to celebrate the life and memory of a beautiful, God fearing woman in Christ Jesus who passed from labor to reward on Thursday, March 27th, 2025 at Riverside Hospital. She was a kind person to all who knew her.
Ethel Mae Robinson, affectionately known as “Sister’’ was one of 17 children born to Charles and...
Julia Gatewood Keys
Mar 27, 2025
I have 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 that day.” - II Timothy 4:7-8
In the stillness of the morning, Thursday, March 27, 2025, an angel of the Lord entered and took...
Viola Taliaferro Holloman
Mar 22, 2025
Viola Taliaferro Holloman 98, transitioned from this life on Saturday, March 22, 2025 in Yorktown, Va.
On Thursday, April 3, 2025, viewing will take place from 3-6pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. At 1pm on Friday, April 4, 2025, a Celebration of Life Service will be held at Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Temple Hampton, VA. Interment will follow at Mt. Tabor C.O.G.I.C....
Frank Lee Smallwood
Mar 18, 2025
Frank Lee Smallwood 83, transitioned from this life on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 in Sentara Obici Hospital.
Frank Lee Smallwood was born on July 21, 1941, to the late William Robert Smallwood Sr. and Viola Wyche Smallwood. He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his siblings: Norman Smallwood, William R. Smallwood Jr., James M. Smallwood, Leonard Smallwood,...
Erma G. Wilson
Mar 16, 2025
AN ODE OF LOVE FOR OUR BELOVED
When the world was an empty place, and needed a smiling, tender face, God formed you from the earth and then smiled on you when it was done. Through trials and hardship, suffering and pain, you would not question why. Through dark, cold storms and rain, on God you did rely.
Erma Wilson peacefully departed...
Mildred Jackson Holloway
Mar 7, 2025
Mildred Jackson Holloway, 87, of Suffolk, VA, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, after a brief illness. Born on November 8, 1937, in Suffolk, VA, she was the beloved daughter of Lucille Mizelle and Lloyd Jackson. In 1957, Mildred married the love of her life, McKinley Holloway Sr., affectionately known as “Peewee.” Together, they created a life full of...
Evelyn Fleetwood Terrell
Mar 5, 2025
Evelyn Fleetwood Terrell transitioned from this life on Wednesday, March 05, 2025 in Hampton, Va.
On Thursday, March 13, 2025, Viewing will take place from 3-6pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. At 12pm on Friday, March 14, 2025, a Celebration of Life will be held at Mt. Lebanon C.O.G.I.C.
Dannetha "Doretha" Turner
Feb 20, 2025
Obituary
We mourn the passing of Dannetha ”Doretha” Turner, 81, who was born on February 14, 1944 and peacefully left this world on February 20, 2025 in Newport News, Virginia.
Dannetha was a beloved mother to five children: Louise Wynn and spouse Boosie, Linda Harris, Anthony Harris, Jimmie Harris and Gloria Tuner and spouse Lloyd Hicks. She was a cherished grandmother to...
Douglas "Mack" Dorsey
Feb 14, 2025
Douglas Mack Arthur Dorsey, 79, affectionately known as “Mack,” was born on October 7, 1945, to proud parents Julia Dorsey Hardy and Nicolas Spratley Sr. He was called home on February 14, 2025, in the comfort of his home.
Mack’s larger-than-life personality left a lasting impression on all who knew him. As the third eldest of four siblings—two sisters and one...
Roy L. Langhorne
Jan 31, 2025
On Friday, January 31, 2025, an angel was dispatched to the bedside of our beloved husband, father, and brother Roy (Skip) Lewis Langhorne, 86, and led him aboard the glory train. He was one of ten children born to the late Nicholas Langhorne, Sr., and Jennie G. Langhorne. He was raised in Surry, Virginia, and attended Surry County Public Schools....
Carolyn M. Peeler
Jan 29, 2025
Ms. Carolyn Maryetta Peeler, 82, passed away on January 29, 2025, in Richmond, VA. She was born in Cleveland County, NC on May 17, 1942. She was the daughter of the late William Forest Peeler and Elizabeth Knightner Peeler.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025 at S.T. Enloe Memorial Chapel, 231 North Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC at...
Michael Seward
Jan 24, 2025
Michael Seward 65, transitioned this life on Friday, January 24, 2025 in Riverside Regional Medical Center.
Funeral arrangements will be private. Please keep the Seward family in your prayers.
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