Recent Obituaries
Lois Parham Hamilton
Jan 30, 2022
Lois Parham Hamilton transitioned from this life on Sunday, January 30, 2022 in Brooklyn, NY. Lois L. Parham-Hamilton was born October 31, 1926. She was the fourth daughter of the late Reverend James Robert Parham and Sister Vergie Evans Parham. She received her education through the Isle of right County school system. After she took up residence in Baltimore, Maryland...
Olydia M. Holland
Jan 28, 2022
Life is a glorious gift that should be cherished by the living and remembered for those who have transitioned onward. It is truly a journey through space and time that invariably leaves a ripple, no matter how faint. While some of those who journey with us may do so with great expectation, others do so with selfless love and giving....
David O. Judkins, Jr.
Jan 24, 2022
"So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy." John 16:22 (NIV) Mr. David Osborne Judkins, Jr., 76, of Surry, Virginia, passed away Monday evening, January 24, 2022, at Autumn Care of Suffolk. He was preceded in death by his brothers Otis...
Troy Andre Beamon
Jan 18, 2022
Troy Andre Beamon, Sr. transitioned from this earthy life Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Sentara Careplex Hospital, Hampton, VA. Viewing will take place from 4-6 pm Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please keep the Beamon family in your thoughts and prayers.
Titus L Vines
Jan 17, 2022
On Monday, January 17, 2022, our brother, cousin, nephew, uncle and friend transitioned to be with his Father. Titus Lydell Vines was born on January 6, 1957, to the late Naomi I. Vines and the late Herman Edwards, Sr. As a child he was affiliated with Chapel Grove United Church of Christ in Windsor, VA. Titus was educated in the...
Delois Mason
Jan 16, 2022
On Sunday, January 16, 2022, our beloved sister Delois Etta Mason, affectionally known to family and friends as “Duck,” peacefully departed this life at the Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, VA. Delois was born on May 22, 1951 in Smithfield, VA.
She was the daughter of the late Lemuel and Charlotte Mason. Delois accepted Christ at an...
Margery Williams
Jan 16, 2022
On January 16, 2022. Margery Ruth WIlliams, our dear beloved Mother, affectionately known by some as “Mother Williams” finished her works here on this earth and entered into the rest of the Lord. Margery Ruth Parham Williams was born on April 13, 1928 in Surry County, VA to the late John and Josphine Parham. She was a humble person with...
Debra Elizabeth Robertson
Jan 12, 2022
On Wednesday, January 12, 2022, Ms. Debra Elizabeth Robertson, answered God's call and said goodbye to earth's cares. She was born March 12, 1963, to the late Stanley Robertson Sr. and Ira Lucille Thomas Robertson. Debbie, resided at The Zuni Presbyterian Home for a good portion of her life. There she attending a four year training program where she received...
Nelson C. Holloman
Jan 10, 2022
On Monday January 10, 2022, God sent angels down to The Gardens at Warwick Forest in Newport News, Virginia to honor our father, brother, uncle, grandfather and great grandfather Nelson C. Holloman with his wings. Nelson was born to Ralph and Maggie Holloman on February 17, 1947. He attended Isle of Wight public Schools and graduated in 1966. Straight out...
Mary Payne
Jan 7, 2022
Mary Ann Payne, our beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, went home to be with the Lord January 7, 2022. She passed peacefully at home, in Suffolk, VA, surrounded by her loved ones. Mary was born July 19, 1955 in Suffolk, VA. She was the daughter of Consyvilla Parker Payne and the late Arcelious Payne. Mary accepted Jesus...
Doris A-Jenkins Sykes
Jan 7, 2022
Doris A-Jenkins Sykes transitioned from this life on Friday, January 07, 2022 in Suffolk. A Celebration of Life Service will be private. Please keep the Jenkins-Sykes family in your prayers.
Lorne S. Faltz
Jan 6, 2022
Lorne S. Faltz, 55, transitioned from this life on Thursday, January 06, 2022 at his residence in Hampton, Virginia. Lorne S. Faltz “Bae Bae” was born September 27, 1966, in Suffolk, VA, the eleventh of thirteen children. Lorne was preceded in death by his parents Joseph A. Faltz Sr and Betsy R. Hillard Faltz along with his father-in-law Zelna H....
Annie Cotton Shivers
Jan 4, 2022
Annie Mae Shivers affectionately known as “sister”, entered eternal rest with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday January 4, 2022. She peacefully departed from us at the Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Virginia. She spent her last hours surrounded by her loving family. Annie was born in Isle of Wight County Virginia on November 25, 1939 to the late Wylie and...
Ricky Outland
Jan 1, 2022
On January 1, 2022, God sent the Angel to come and carry Ricky “Hot Dog” Outland home. A Father, Brother, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Uncle, and Friend was who he was to us.
Hot Dog worked at Smithfield Packing for over 30 years. When he wasn’t working, he spent his days riding his motorcycle or cleaning his beloved car. Hot Dog...
Marcus Durand Mitchell
Dec 26, 2021
Marcus Durand Mitchell 37, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Hurley Medical Center, Flint, Michigan. Marcus Durand Mitchell was born August 16, 1984 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Deborah Livermon and Marvetus Mitchell. Marcus attended Flint Public Schools and graduated from Flint Northern High School in 2002. He also attended Mott College where he graduated with an Associate...
James Walton, Sr.
Dec 25, 2021
Mr. James Walton, Sr., 87, transitioned from this earthly journey on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at his residence.
He was born to his parents Qubil Walton and Fannie Jordan Wilmer in the Driver section of Suffolk, VA on August 30, 1934. He was raised by his grandmother Mrs. Liddie Jordan after the death of his mother when he was...
Ronnie G. Newsome
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.;...
George Waverly Blow, Jr
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....
Earnesteen McDonald Finney
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...
Eunice Vivian Holmes
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....
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