Recent Obituaries
Judith Smith Stokes
Jun 9, 2021
Judith Smith Stokes transitioned from this life on Wednesday, June 09, 2021 at her residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 10am Friday, June 18, 2021 at Shivers Funeral Chapel BY INVITATION ONLY. Limited attendance will be strictly adhered to and required. Public viewing will take place from 4-6pm on Thursday, June 17, 2021 Chapel. Please Keep the...
Sherman B. Harris
Jun 7, 2021
Let not your heart be troubled: Believe in God, believe also in me. In my fathers house are many mansions; if it were not so. I would have told you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I come again, and will receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. And whither...
Lewis R. Holloway
Jun 6, 2021
Lewis R. Holloway transitioned from this life on Sunday, June 06, 2021 at Riverside Regional Medical Center. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11AM Friday, June 11, 2021 at Sweet Haven Holy Church of God,22188 Brewers Neck Blvd, Carrollton, VA. Viewing will take place from 4-6PM on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the Chapel. Mr. Holloway is in...
Tawshewai Saulina Brumskin
May 28, 2021
Tawshewai Saulina Brumskin transitioned from this life on Friday, May 28, 2021 at her residence. Tawshewai Saulina Brumskin 49, was born on May 15, 1972, to Mary L. Brumskin Fields and Earl M. Addison. She departed this life on May 28, 2021. Tawshewai attended schools in Somerset County, Maryland and graduated in Wicomico County, Maryland. She was a member of...
Bobby Ray Cypress, Sr
May 26, 2021
Bobby R. Cypress Sr., 63, transitioned from this life on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Consulate HealthCare of Norfolk.. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12pm Tuesday, June 01, 2021 at the Williams Mission Center inside of Main Street Baptist Church. Viewing will take place Monday, May 31, 2021 from 2-4pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Mr. Cypress is...
Frayanda P. Freeman
May 23, 2021
In the early morning, on Sunday, May 23, 2021, Phyllis peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born January 28, 1955 to Elton and Doris Uzzle of Smithfield, Va. She was a long-time member of Brown’s A.M.E. Church, Smithfield, Va. She worked at the Newport News Shipyard as a painter for 20...
William Edward Wilson, Sr.
May 18, 2021
The Lord has fitted our beloved William E. Wilson, Sr. "Bill" with his wings. William was born January 13, 1944 and took flight from this earth on May 18, 2021 at Accordius Health at Nans Pointe, Suffolk, Virginia. William was the second child born to Daniel E. and Alice Wilson who predeceased him. Early in life he was married to...
Pamela Leigh Shivers
May 13, 2021
Pamela Leigh Shivers transitioned from this life on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at her residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12 pm Friday, May 21, 2021 at Shivers Funeral Chapel BY INVITATION ONLY. In compliance with CDC guidelines, limited attendance will be strictly adhered to and required. Public viewing will take place Thursday, May 20, 2021 from...
Alma L. Wellons-Jones
May 8, 2021
"The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want..." Psalm 23 On Saturday May 8, 2021 God called home our beloved sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend Alma Lovenia Jones. Alma Lovenia Jones was born February 25, 1961 to the late William Wellons and Lillie Wellons. She received her education at Isle of Wight County Schools. She was preceded in...
Mildred Parker Collins
May 7, 2021
“A heart of gold stopped beating, two shining eyes at rest, God broke out heart to prove He only takes the best.”. On Friday, May 7, 2021. God called from this world of sorrow and pain to a place of eternal rest, our Sweet Jean, a beloved wife mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend. Mildred “Jean” Collins was born October...
William L. Robertson
May 3, 2021
Early Monday morning on May 3, 2021 at the family homeplace, God sent his angel for William Lawrence Robertson lovingly known as “Head”. Born February 6, 1937 to the late Wesley Poole and Sarah “Kate” Robertson in Rushmere, Virginia. He attended Lawrence School. William had a love for cars, listening to the CB radio, wrestling, Jet magazine and collecting guns....
Sherry Thomas-Wyatt
Apr 30, 2021
Our beloved mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend Sherry Ann Thomas-Wyatt was called to her heavenly home early Friday morning April 30, 2021 at Riverside Hospital. She was born to Edwin O and Thelma J. Addison Thomas on August 17, 1964 in Suffolk, VA. She received her education in the Isle of Wight Public School System. Before becoming a member...
James Alan Lane, Jr.
Apr 30, 2021
James Alan Lane, Jr., 28, transitioned into eternal rest on Friday April 30, 2021. He was the first child born to Wanda Lane and James Alan Lane, Sr. He accepted Christ at the age of 13 and was baptized at Oak Grove Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Leslie L. Holloway, Jr. Our beloved James graduated from Surry County...
Helen Hamlin
Apr 27, 2021
On Tuesday, April 27, 2021, Helen Elizabeth Robertson Hamlin transitioned into eternal rest. She was the fourth of eight children. The late Alethia “Nippy” Robertson, Sr., and Margaret “Wink” Elizabeth Holloway Robertson were gifted from heaven on December 20,1948 a daughter. God knew her name and it was “Helen Elizabeth” Baptized at an early age, she was active in ministry...
Pamela Castelonia
Apr 26, 2021
Pamela Castelonia transitioned from this life on Monday, April 26, 2021 at her residence. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date. Mrs. Castelonia is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please Keep the Castelonia family in your thoughts and prayers.
Mozell Brown
Apr 22, 2021
Mozell Ricks Brown, transitioned from this earthly life to her heavenly home on the morning of April 22, 2021 at VCU Medical Center (Richmond, VA). Mozell was born to the late James H. & Nannie O. Ricks on April 13, 1939 in Nansemond County, Virginia.
In her early years, Mozell was employed by Smithfield Packing and then took her culinary...
Ronzell Roberts
Apr 21, 2021
On Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Deacon Ronzell Roberts transitioned to his heavenly home while surrounded by his loving family.
He was born to the late Deacon Elmo F. and Deaconess Elnora Clarke Roberts. He was educated in the Isle of Wight County School System. Ronzell was married to the former Valerie Outlaw. Together they raised two sons. He accepted Christ...
Rose Drew Major
Apr 15, 2021
Rose Ann Drew Major was called home to the Lord on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Riverside Hospital. Rose Major was born July 28, 1949 to Sandy Drew Jr. and Mable Drew, who preceded her in death. She also was preceded in death by her daughter, Angela L. Major. Rose graduated from Westside High School in 1968. She married her...
Kameron Nasir Robertson
Apr 13, 2021
Kameron Nasir Robertson gained his heavenly wings when he answered the Father’s call on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Kameron was born on October 14, 2004, to Latisha L. Shivers and Quinn D. Robertson at Louise Obici Memorial Hospital, Suffolk, VA.
Kameron was a sophomore at Smithfield High School. Kam excelled in his studies majoring in honor courses. He took pride...
Junious "Bubba" Joyner, Jr.
Apr 6, 2021
On the morning of Tuesday, April 6, 2021, Junious C. Joyner, affectionately known as “Bubba”, went home to be with the Lord. He was born to Junious and Frances Joyner on March 31, 1944. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Katherine L. Joyner and son Maxie Bailey.
He also leaves two sisters: Dale Jordan and Millisa Palmer (William)...
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