Recent Obituaries
Malayah Uzzle
Jun 24, 2021
Infant Malayah Uzzle daughter of Tisa Hollins and Antonio Uzzle transitioned from this life on June 24,2021 at The Children's Hospital of the Kings Daughters. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11am on Thursday, July 01, 2021 at Shivers Funeral Chapel BY INVITATION ONLY. Limited attendance will be strictly adhered to and required. Please Keep the family in...
Walter Uzzle, Sr.
Jun 24, 2021
In the early morning hours on Thursday, June 24, 2021, Walter Uzzle, 91 was called by God to take his place beside him.
Walter as born April 19, 1930 to the late Otelia Berry and Isaac Uzzle. His life journey began as the 11th of 12 children. After his father passed away, he quickly became a man, helping his...
Cecelia Annette Towns
Jun 23, 2021
Cecelia Annette Towns, 59, transitioned from this life on June 23, 2021. Viewing will be held from 2-4pm on Saturday, July 03, 2021 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please Keep the Towns family in your thoughts and prayers.
Violet Clarke Savedge
Jun 23, 2021
Violet Mattie Clarke Savedge, 101, transitioned from this life on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Consulate Health Care of Windsor. A Celebration of Life for Violet C. Savedge who was born June 19, 1920, to the late Richard & Allie Jane Clarke. She was the second of ten children raised in Isle of Wight County. On June 20, 2021 the...
Roy Lee Artis, Jr
Jun 19, 2021
Roy Lee Artis, Jr., 50, was born on February 14, 1971. He transitioned from this earthly life Saturday June 19, 2021, at his residence. He was born to his parents Roy Lee Artis, Sr and Virginia Jones White. He attended Warwick High school in Newport News VA. After high school he became a Truck Driver which he loved. After some...
Norma Reid Brexler
Jun 17, 2021
Norma Reid Brexler, 90, transitioned from this life on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Magnolia Manor in Smithfield, Va. Services will be Private. Please Keep the Brexler family in your thoughts and prayers.
Jimmie Mae Short
Jun 17, 2021
Jimmie Mae Lewis Short, 62, transitioned from this life on June 17, 2021 at Sentara Obici Hospital. Jimmie was a loving caring and dedicated woman. She gave all that she could give and never asked for anything in return. She was a loving daughter, a wonderful mother and dedicated wife. Jimmie loved her family and friends more than words can...
Shy'tira D. Thomas
Jun 17, 2021
Shy’tira D’naja Thomas (ShyShy) elevated to eternal life on June 17, 2021. Shy’tira was born March 7, 2001 to Sherine Thomas Johnson and Tremayne Lowther. She was a graduate of the Hampton Adult Education program. During her schooling she found he forever love Ventwain Eason Jr. Shortly after she graduated, she became employed and moved into her own apartment. Shy’tira...
Raymond Colbert
Jun 14, 2021
Raymond Gene Colbert, 48, passed on June 14, 2021 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. He was born to Herman Colbert and Burnice Colbert (Ward) in Junction City, Kansas on January 08,1973. He attended Junction City High School. Raymond had a love for running and was known for being the fastest runner in his school and...
Gale Yvonne Collins
Jun 14, 2021
Obituary "Gale Yvonne Shelton Collins" Windsor– On Monday, June14, 2021 in the still of the afternoon, our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, heard the quiet whisper of her name and Gale Collins went home to be with the Lord peacefully. She was born on January 30, 1950 in Albemarle County, Virginia. She is preceded in death...
Aniyah Treasure Spratley
Jun 11, 2021
Infant Aniyah Treasure Spratley daughter of Shaquanna LaVonn Spratley transitioned from this life on June 11, 2021 in Sentara Obici Hospital. A Graveside Service will be held 1pm on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Ebenezer Church Cemetery, Windsor, Virginia. Please keep the Spratley family in your thoughts & prayers.
Leon Marshall Thomas, Jr
Jun 9, 2021
Leon Marshall Thomas Jr., entered into his eternal rest Wednesday, June 09, 2021 in Newport News, Virginia. Leon was born June 17, 1966 to the late Mary Elizabeth and Leon Marshall Thomas. He attended the public schools in Smithfield, Virginia and graduated from Smithfield High School. Leon later worked at Smithfield Packing, 258 Scrap Recycling and CBC Construction. He was...
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...
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