Recent Obituaries
Ruth T. Jones
Sep 27, 2021
Ruth Tonkins Jones, 79, affectionally known as my Baby by her Husband, Grandma, Granna, G-baby, Aunt Belle, Billie and Bishop by her Church family of Newport News was called home early Monday morning on September 27, 2021. She was born to the late Martha Hamlin and Willie Tonkins on December 30, 1941 in Wakefield, Virginia. She was educated in the...
Walter Ricky Robertson, Sr.
Sep 24, 2021
On Friday September, 24, 2021, Mr. Walter Robertson, Sr., father, grandfather, brother, nephew and friend answered God’s call and said goodbye to earth’s cares. He was born July 27, 1954 to the late Ira Lucille and Stanley Robertson. Ricky, as he was affectionately called loved his children and grandchildren with all his heart. many times forgetting his own pains, sorrows...
Tyrone Eli Ricks, Sr.
Sep 24, 2021
Tyrone Eli Ricks, Sr. transitioned from this life on Friday, September 24, 2021 at Bon Secours Medical Center. Tyrone Eli Ricks was born on April 23, 1956 to Roscoe McClinton Ricks and Lillian Porter Ricks, both deceased. He would be the last of 5 children born of this union. He is predeceased by his brothers Slester Ricks, Roscoe Ricks Jr.,...
Donald Ray Butler
Sep 16, 2021
Donald Ray Butler transitioned from this life on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Atlanta Wellstar Medical Center. Donald or "Mook," as he was affectionately called, was born January 6, 1955 to the late Herbert Sr. and Thelma Butler. Donald was born and raised in Isle of Wight County, VA. "Mook" was very adventurous. At an early age, he ventured out...
Clarence "Bootsy" Taliaferro
Sep 12, 2021
Clarence "Bootsy" Taliaferro transitioned from this life on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Walter Reed Convalescent & Rehabilitation Center. Clarence “Bootsey” Edward Taliaferro was born October 30, 1946 in Smithfield, VA to the late Otis Lee Taliaferro and Sadie Lillie Mae Clarke Taliaferro. To the family he was known as Jug and Jughead. Clarence was a member of Mt Sinai...
William Thomas Edwards
Sep 12, 2021
William Thomas Edwards, 79 was called home by the Lord thy God on Sunday, September 12,2021 at Riverside Medical Center in Newport News, VA. William T” Puddin” Edwards was born in Isle of Wight County on September 4, 1942 to the late Clarence J. and Emily Davis Edwards. After living in New Jersey for the past 40 years William moved...
Steven Andre Gordon
Sep 6, 2021
When mortal life is over, and God says come to me The only thing that matters, is that with Him I am free God needed me so much more than anyone I know And now my place is in His arms, to Him I had to go Steven Andre Gordon transitioned this life from earth to glory on Sunday, September...
Calvin Blizzard
Sep 6, 2021
Life Deacon Calvin “Roosevelt” Blizzard, affectionately known to co-workers as they traveled may miles over the highways and byways as Road Runner. Calvin, the son of the late Joseph and Frances Bailey Blizzard was born March 10, 1946 in Elizabeth City County, Virginia. On Monday, September 6, 2021, GOD extended his arms and welcomed him to eternal rest. He was...
Shamare M. Cypress
Sep 5, 2021
On September 05, 2021, Our Heavenly Father opened up his pearly gates and allowed the soul of our beloved daughter and sister, Shamare’ Mariah Cypress, to enter into Heaven. She accepted Chris as her Lord and Savior on September 23, 2018. Shamare’, A.K.A. “Mare” was born September 13, 2004 in Suffolk, Va. to Shalisa Y. Simpson and Shelton A. Cypress...
Joe Louis Butler
Sep 4, 2021
Joe Louis Butler departed this Earthly life on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021 surrounded by his loving children and grandchildren. Joe or “Flatbush” as he was affectionately called was born August 3, 1937 to the late Deacon Isaac Butler & Mable Butler. Joe was a lifelong resident of Isle of Wight County until his death. Joe received Christ at an early...
Rosetta Booker Butler
Aug 27, 2021
"And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself, that where I am, there ye may be also." John 14:3 For every memory that is shared here today, there are hundreds that will come back every time we think of her, Rosetta Booker Butler. Rosetta was born ninety-three years ago...
Marien H. Eley
Aug 21, 2021
Marien H. Eley, affectionately known as “Marie” and “Ree Ree” departed peacefully from this earth on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at 1:45 PM, surrounded by her loved ones at the Maryview Nursing Care Center in Suffolk, VA. Marie was born on October 13, 1943, to the late Ollie Sr. and Margaret Holloman in Ivor, VA as one of five siblings....
Sonya D. Simmons
Aug 20, 2021
Sonya D. Simmons, 56, went to her heavenly home on Friday, August 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. She was born to Mary A. Simmons of Portsmouth, VA and Hurley J. Simmons of Zuni, VA. Sonya was a loving, humble person that always cared for others. Sonya graduated from Churchland High School in 1983. She attended Tidewater Community and graduated from...
Horace Lee Batten
Aug 16, 2021
Horace Lee Batten passed away suddenly on Monday, August 16, 2021 at his home to join his beloved wife.
He was born to Ernest batten and Jeanette Bowser batten on April 30, 1929. He was united in holy matrimony to Lila Mae Kee on December 23, 1949. Horace attended Isle of Wight County Public Schools and retired from Gwaltney...
Riley Evans
Aug 13, 2021
Riley Evans transitioned this life on Friday, August 13, 2021 in Windsor, VA. Viewing will take place from 4-6pm on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at the Funeral Chapel. Please keep the Evans family in your prayers.
Rhonda L. Flood
Aug 11, 2021
Rhonda L. Flood, 45, transitioned from this life to her heavenly home on Wednesday August 11, 2021 in Newport News, Va. Rhonda was employed by I am Companion Home Health Care LLC. Rhonda was loved by everyone and will be remembered for her larger than life spirit. Rhonda was born on September 21,1975 to Jeanette Flood and the late Frederick...
Elder John A. Johnson Jr.
Aug 10, 2021
Elder John Johnson, Jr., also known as Johnny was called home to rest on August 10, 2021. He was born to John Johnson, Sr. and Mary Faulks Johnson in Nansemond County, VA. He was joined in holy matrimony to Shirley Davis Johnson. They were blessed with 5 daughters, Tarsha Davis, Shenille Davis, Maisha Johnson, Sierra Johnson and Nicole Johnson and...
Sylethia Ann Hawkins
Aug 5, 2021
“Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate” Proverb 31:31 On Thursday, August 5, 2021, God in his perfect wisdom called the Matriarch of our family, Pastor Emeritus Sylethia Ann Hawkins, from a life of labor to her eternal reward. Pastor Sylethia was born in Warwick County, Virginia on August...
Eunice Peele
Aug 3, 2021
Eunice Peele transitioned from this life on Tuesday, August 03, 2021 at her residence. Eunice “Dee” James-Peele, a devoted wife, mother, sister, cousin, dancer, realtor and friend entered into eternal rest peacefully on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, in Hampton, Va. Born in Hampton, to the late Arthur and Eunice James, Eunice was also preceded by the death of her brother...
Dalton Batten Sr.
Aug 2, 2021
Dalton Lee Batten, a native of Isle of Wight County and the son of the late Clem and Agnes Batten, entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 2nd 2021 at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Va. He was 78. Any attempt to summarize this man’s life in the few words allotted here would be futile at best but it suffices...
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