Recent Obituaries

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

“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 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 14, 2021

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 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...

Nov 7, 2021

Rosa Mae Delk, age 55, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at her residence in Greensboro, NC She was born on May 11, 1966 to the late Leon Griffin and Rosetta Delk. Rosa was adopted at birth and raised by the late Iven Lee Delk, Sr. and Beatrice Scott Delk. Rosa was introduced to Christ at an...

Oct 28, 2021

Plummie Diggs Hicks, 94, transitioned from this life on October 28, 2021 in Northwest Hospital in Randallstown, MD. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11am Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Little Bethel Baptist Church, (Chuckatuck Station) Suffolk, VA. Viewing will be held from 9-11am prior to the service. Please keep the Diggs and Reid family in your prayers....

Oct 28, 2021

On Wednesday, October 28, 2021, Thomas Lee Collins, age 70, passed away at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. God reached out and touched the switch to cut off the beaming light. He reconnected 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 son...

Oct 27, 2021

Lorenzo Pearson Jr., 74, of Richmond, VA transitioned into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at VCU Hospital. Lorenzo Pearson Jr., was born on July 12,1947, to the late Andora Pearson and Lorenzo Pearson, Sr., in Emporia, Virginia. He graduated from Edward W. Wyatt High School in Emporia, Virginia. In 1966, he served our country as a member of...

Oct 16, 2021

Last Journey There is a train at the station with a seat reserved just for me. I’m excited about its destination As I have heard it sets you free The trials and tribulations The pain and stress we breathe don’t exist where I’m going Only happiness I believe Deacon Junius Clifton Rodgers, Sr. answered the Master’s call on October 16,...

Oct 15, 2021

MEMOIR

LEONARD ALPHONSA JOHNSON

ELDER, ENTREPRENEUR, EXEMPLAR PAR EXCELLENCE 1952 - 2021

On Friday morning, October 15th, God saw fit to call one of his precious children home to Him. Leonard was born in Newport News, VA, the youngest to Bishop K.D. and Dorcas Johnson.

Being a "Preacher's Kid," he was born into the Sweet Haven Holy Church of God...

Oct 10, 2021

Life and Legacy of Pat Patricia L.(Pat) Osborne, as she was affectionately called, was born to the late Ollie S. Harris and Arlethia B. Harris on October 5th, 1952 in Smithfield VA. Pat went into eternal rest on October 10, 2021 in Arlington, VA where she joined her late husband Robert L Osborne. She was a loving and devoted mother,...

Oct 6, 2021

I Shall Fall Asleep Someday From this earth I’ll pass Away But my soul shall live on in a better land When my weary eyes shall close And I sleep in sweet repose And his way I cannot understand When I wake, wake, wake up in glory I shall sing redemption story I shall see God’s blessed face How he...

Oct 6, 2021

On Wednesday, October 6, 2021, Craig Lamonte Houchens gained his wings at the age of 55. Craig was born on March 19, 1966, in Richmond, VA to Frank and Matilda (Smith) Houchens. He was baptized and received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. He graduated from Denbigh High School in 1984. He joined Navy Reserves...

Oct 6, 2021

“You Can Only Have One Mother” You can only have one mother, patient kind and true; No other friend in all the world, will be the same to you. When other friends forsake you, to mother you will return, For all her loving kindness, she asks nothing in return. As we look upon her picture, sweet memories we recall, Of...

Oct 4, 2021

Donald Lorenzo Clarke was born on March 8, 1959 in Newport News, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, the Late Lenard and Catherine Gilchrist Clarke. Donald leaves to mourn his memory his twin brother, Ronald L. Clarke of Smithfield, Virginia, a daughter, Regina Wilson and affectionate grandchildren, Myyonna Wilson and Jeremiah Wilson Gee of Kenbridge, Virginia, a...

Oct 3, 2021

Jarrett, Sgt. Darren L., 56, departed this life October 3, 2021. He is preceded in death by his father, Plummer Jarrett and mother, Iris Odessa Jarrett. He is survived by his beloved wife of 24 years, Loretta Scott Jarrett; three children, Kiera Jarrett, Caleb Jarrett, Hunter Jarrett; three grandchildren, Lyric (9), Tristin (4), Aniyah (1); eight siblings, Lora Jarrett, Juliette...