Recent Obituaries
Calvin E. Horton
Feb 12, 2024
Calvin Eugene Horton transitioned from this life on Monday, February 12, 2024 at Sentara Obici Hospital.
Calvin was a gentle giant with a loveable heart. He split his childhood between Brooklyn, NY and Ahoskie, NC. After earning his GED at Job Corp, he moved to Newport News, VA at the age of 19. He lived a full life as a loving...
James L. Spratley, Jr.
Feb 10, 2024
James L. Spratley, Jr.
DEVOTED, LOVING, KIND
James Lloyd Spratley Jr., entered eternal rest with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, February 10, 2024, while a patient at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia. James, also known as “Jake” was born on May 26, 1942, to the late James Arthur Spratley Sr. and Sarah Lee Alston Spratley. He resided in Smithfield,...
Dolly S. Williams
Feb 10, 2024
Dolly (Saunders) Williams, 83, of Smithfield, VA passed away on February 10, 2024. Her loss was completely unexpected; leaving her family and friends profoundly saddened.
Dolly was born on May 28, 1940, to the late Ernestine Horton and Sleepy Saunders in Accomack County, Virginia. She was one of 16 children. Dolly obtained her education in the Accomack Public School System.
In 1972,...
Craig Christopher Edwards
Feb 8, 2024
The Life of Craig Christopher Edwards
Craig Christopher Edwards transitioned from this life on Thursday, February 8, 2024. He was born November 11, 1968 to Bertha M. Edwards and the late Joshua Joseph Bailey, Sr.
He was educated in the Isle of Wight County Public School System. He enjoyed playing video games and enjoyed football. His favorite team was the Pittsburgh...
Boyce Antonio (Tony) Williams
Feb 6, 2024
Boyce Antonio (Tony) Williams was born on January 12,1968, to the late Mrs. Juanita Faulk Williams, and the late Mr. James Willie Brown, Sr. in Suffolk, VA. Tony is the 8th of 9 siblings to Mrs. Jaunita Williams and one of 5 siblings to Mr. James Willie Brown.
He transitioned on February 06, 2024. Tony is a native of Suffolk, VA.,...
Charlie W. Ensley, Jr.
Feb 4, 2024
Charlie W. Ensley, Jr. transitioned from this life on Sunday, February 4, 2024.
A Memorial Celebration will be held 12pm Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Christian Home Baptist Church. Please keep the Ensley family in your thoughts and prayers.
Gladys M. Robinson
Feb 4, 2024
In Memory
On Sunday, February 4th, our precious mother and grandmother, Gladys M. Robinson was called home. To her children and grandchildren, she was perfect in every way—a gorgeous, elegant, dignified, and intelligent woman with so many gifts, who was fiercely devoted to her family. There was no sacrifice too great for her to make for them, and she continued to...
Herbert Green
Feb 2, 2024
“A chapter completed, a page turned, a life well-lived, a rest well earned. May we find peace in the knowledge that our loved one has completed the Book of Eternal Life.”
Sergeant First Class (Ret) Herbert L. Green entered eternal rest on February 2, 2024. He passed away peacefully at home in Smithfield, Virginia surrounded by his loving family.
Herbert was born...
David Ivan "Smith" Mutts, Sr.
Jan 28, 2024
The Life of David Ivan “Smith” Mutts, Sr.
David Ivan "Smith" Mutts, Sr. transitioned from this life on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at his residence.
David was born in Newport News on February 16, 1958. He was the eldest child among his brothers and sisters.
He resided in Hampton for many years. He attended Hampton public schools, served in the US Army,...
Sylvester Tyrone Hill, Sr.
Jan 23, 2024
August 30, 1953, the sun rose for Sylvester Tyrone Hill, Sr., mostly known as "Tyrone," was born at home in Windsor, VA to his beautiful mother, Ms. Vertie Mae Hill. He was raised in Windsor, VA by his loving mother Ms. Vertie Mae Hill and by his adoring (late) grandparents, Mrs. Estella Tynes and Mr. Alex Jones.
Tyrone attended and graduated...
Kimberly M. Spriggs
Jan 22, 2024
The Life of Kimberly Michelle Spriggs
On Monday, January 22, 2024, our beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend Kimberly Michelle Spriggs entered into eternal rest in Newport News, Virginia.
Kimberly was born on October 8, 1982 to Larry Spriggs and the late Cynthia Palmer Spriggs.
Kimberly was educated in the Hampton Public School System graduating in 2000. She continued her education at Thomas...
Joyce Lavern Delk
Jan 19, 2024
On January 19, 2024, Joyce Lavern Delk passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Joyce was born on January 31, 1952, in Surry, Virginia, to the late Bernard “Dick” and Pattie Mae (Sally) King. She was one of nine children.
Joyce married the love of her life, Wilbur Lee Delk, Sr. on June 3, 1967. The couple...
Felicia Lenora Eley
Jan 18, 2024
On Thursday, January 18, 2024 God called home our precious Felicia Lenora Eley.
Felicia was born January 1, 1975 in Richmond, Virginia to Sharon Young Eley and Howard P. Eley, Jr. She attended Newport News Public Schools. Felicia resided in Prince George, VA for a short time before settling and working in Newport News, VA.
Felicia was a good person that everyone...
John A. Harris
Jan 18, 2024
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where...
Jerry L Pittman
Jan 18, 2024
In Memory
On January 18, 2024, God reached out and touched the switch to cut off the earthly light. He connected the air hose that breathed the breath of eternal life. He stopped the heart from beating so the soul could get some rest, softly whispering come my way son and rest upon my breast.
Jerry was born in Suffolk, VA where...
Sylvia White Newby
Jan 13, 2024
Our Dearly Beloved, Sylvia Denise Newby, suddenly left this earthly place to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 13, 2024 in Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center.
She was born November 30, 1966 in Surry County, Virginia to Ms. Ruth White and Roosevelt Clary. She was preceded in death by her son, Reginald Newby, Jr., father Roosevelt...
Ronald R. Keller
Jan 9, 2024
On Tuesday January 9, 2024 Ronald Rick Keller unexpectedly passed away in his home. His earthly journey began March 2, 1949 in Isle of wight County, VA. He was the second of seven children born to the late Lillian Keller Etheridge. He was preceded in death by two siblings Lynette Etheridge and Alvin Etheridge as well as his mother Lillian...
Nadine J. Lowe
Jan 7, 2024
Nadine gained her angel wings on January 7, 2024. Nadine was born on June 17, 1944, to Lillie “Elizabeth” Sapp Bryant and Benjamin Harris in Jacksonville, Florida. At the age of 4, she moved to Brooklyn, New York with her older brother Walter. As a youth, while on summer vacation in Jacksonville, she accepted Christ at Little Rock Baptist Church....
Reginald D. Diggs, Sr.
Jan 4, 2024
In Memoriam: Reginald Donzell Diggs, Sr. July 28, 1964 - January 4, 2024
Reginald D. Diggs, Sr. transitioned from this life on Thursday, January 4, 2024
Reginald Donzell Diggs, Sr., also known affectionately as "Reggie," was born to the late George Junius Diggs Sr. and Catherine Eley Diggs. Reggie is preceded in death by Maternal Grandparents Jake Eley Sr....
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