Recent Obituaries
Lillie Wellons
Apr 4, 2021
“The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want…” Psalm 23 On Sunday, April 4, 2021 God saw our mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend Lillie Scott Wellons was getting tired, so he wrapped his loving arms around her and whispered, “Come to Me”. Our matriarch’s job was done, and we know our heavenly Father does not make any...
Frizelle Clarke
Apr 3, 2021
Frizelle Clarke transitioned from this life on Saturday, April 3, 2021.
Frizelle was born as the fifth child to the late Harry J. Clarke Sr. and Josie Gwaltney Clarke on September 25, 1937 in an area called Modest Neck, Isle of Wight County, Va.
As a young man, Frizelle prayed for a wife, and God sent him “an angel by...
James Turner
Mar 27, 2021
James Thomas Turner, known as "Muddy Waters" to family and friends, transitioned Saturday, March 27, 2021. He was born March 24, 1950 to the late Elizabeth Chambliss-Turner in Southampton County, Virginia. He attended Southampton County Public Schools. James also spent several years working for Smithfield Foods.
Before he became ill, James Thomas spent his time washing and maintaining his collection...
Geraldine T. Liggins
Mar 26, 2021
Geraldine Taliaferro Liggins, 81, of Smithfield, VA passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 1:39pm surrounded by her loving family. She was the oldest of four children born to the late Allen Carter and Virgie Taliaferro Carter in Isle of Wight County, Smithfield, VA. She accepted Christ at an early age while at Mt. Tabor...
Charles L. Johnson
Mar 26, 2021
On March 26, 2021 our beloved brother, stepfather, and uncle, Charles Lorenzo Johnson, gained his heavenly wings. He was the husband of the late Carine Ellis Johnson. Charles was also known as “Lo Lo.” He was born December 7, 1958 to the late Anderson Ross Johnson and Ruth Alice Hilliard Johnson. To that union, ten children were born. Lo Lo...
Morolyn J. Batten
Mar 25, 2021
Morolyn Jordan Batten, transitioned to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk, Virginia. She was born on April 26, 1955 in Suffolk Virginia, to the late James L. and Rachel A. Jordan.
Morolyn was educated in the Nansemond County Public School System; and graduated with honors from the John Yeates High School...
Virginia O. Edmonds
Mar 24, 2021
On Wednesday, March 24, 2021, God called home one of His masterpieces. Virginia Oliver Haskins Edmonds was born on April 20, 1929 to the late Ross and Lucy Holloman Haskins, Sr. She was a graduate of Isle of Wight Training School and Paul D. Camp College. She was employed with the Southampton County Public School System for over thirty years...
Melvin Hill
Mar 23, 2021
On Tuesday, March, 23, 2021, God Almighty called our beloved Melvin Hill to eternal rest at Riverside Hospital, Newport News, VA.
Melvin leaves to cherish his memory his children; Angel, Germaine and Jolia; siblings, Milton Hill, Robert James Hill and (Lora) and John Hill (Valerie); special niece Mary Hill Gibbs and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
A Graveside...
James A. Allen, Jr.
Mar 22, 2021
James A. Allen, Jr. transitioned from this life on Monday, March 22, 2021 at his residence.
On June 3rd, 1950, in a town of Nansemond County Suffolk VA., The late James Arthur Allen Sr & Bessie Mae Allen graced the world with their 1st born son JAMES ARTHUR ALLEN JR.
James affectionally known as "BOY", at an early age worked...
Delvin T. Gatling
Mar 21, 2021
Delvin Tyrice Clarke Boone Gatlingof Arnold, Maryland, was born in Isle of Wight County, Virginia on May 27, 1949. Delvin a.k.a "Mickey" was thesecond born to the late Jeremiah Clarke, Sr., and Clarice Greene Clarke.She was the granddaughter of the late Walter (Buck) and Emily Ellis Clarke, and the late William Eley and Arnetta Bailey Greene. She attended the Brown...
Walter D. Bailey
Mar 16, 2021
Walter Donnell Bailey know as "Donnell" to most. He was such a loving great man always strive for what he wanted no matter what. Donnell departed this world on March 16th 2021 at his residence in New Bedford Massachusetts. He was the son of the late Celestine Bailey and Walter L Bailey. Donnell was proceeded in death by his daughter...
Ruth A. Jones
Mar 13, 2021
Mrs. Ruth Ann Jones (Cutler) was born on June 16, 1936 in South Hampton County, Virginia to the late Joe Vinson and Katie Cutler. While reared by her grandparents (Ruben and Jodie Cutler) Mrs. Jones attended Westside Public School before entering the workforce. At the age of 16, Mrs. Jones worked as a Housekeeper before becoming employed by Luter's and...
Ada Jones
Mar 12, 2021
A Virtuous woman has gone to heaven, Mrs. Ada B. Jones transitioned from this life on Friday, March 12, 2021. Ada loved the Lord. She served Him all of her life. She was a long time member of Rising Star Baptist Church and later became a member of Holy Ghost Baptist Church. Ada was educated in Isle of Wight County...
Evans Wiggins
Mar 9, 2021
Evans D. Wiggins commonly known as E-Dogg of Suffolk VA, entered peacefully into eternal rest at Sentara General Heart Hospital of Norfolk, Virginia on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Before his spiritual departure, he celebrated his 51st birthday on March 3, 2021. Evans, who was born in Suffolk, Virginia, relocated to Smithfield Virginia in 1978 and continued his education through Smithfield...
Margaret L. Ward
Mar 8, 2021
Margaret was born July 29, 1941 in Nansemond County, Virginia to the late George W. Lyons and Margaret W. Lyons and passed from labor to reward at the home of her son, Ricky Ward on Monday, March 8, 2021 as God allowed the sun to set. Besides her parents, preceding her in death were sisters Thelma, Virginia and Francis and...
Joycelyn Austin
Mar 7, 2021
Joycelyn V. "Jay Jay" Austin, 69, of Williamsburg, VA, received her wings on March 7, 2021 at Riverside Regional Medical Hospital. She was born in Isle of Wight County to Jacqueline V. Joyner and the late Thadeous Joyner Jr. on July 16, 1951.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Jackie R. Joyner and her nieces, Diera M. Bragg...
Betty Wilson Langhorne
Mar 6, 2021
Minister Betty Wilson Langhorne transitioned from Labor to Reward on Saturday, March 6, 2021. On March 6, 2021, Minister Betty Wilson Langhorne was escorted by God's angels, from this world into her time of rest, and entered the Church Triumphant. Minister Langhorne was born on October 3, 1954 in Smithfield Virginia to the late James Robert Wilson and Estelle Hall...
Terry Smith
Feb 27, 2021
Terry LaVelle Smith transitioned to her final resting place on February 27, 2021. Terry was born on September 30,1964, to Otis Jerome Smith and Lillie Hill Smith. She was a selfless woman who cared for others with no desire for open recognition but from the goodness of her heart. Terry graduated from Surry High School in 1982 and attended Old...
Craig A. Burrell
Feb 20, 2021
Deacon Craig Antwon Burrell transitioned from this life Saturday, February 20, 2021. Viewing will take place Friday, March 5, 2021 from 4-6pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Deacon Burrell in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please keep the Burrell family in your thoughts and prayers. View Memorial PicturesViewing will take place Friday, March 5, 2021 from 4-6pm...
Curtis L. Jones, III
Feb 17, 2021
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the transition of Elder Curtis L. Jones, III on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Curtis L. Jones, III was born January 9, 1976 in Suffolk, VA to Curtis L. Jones, Jr and Shirley Jones. He is preceded in death by his grandparents; Curtis L. Jones, Sr and Elnora Jones; Thomas H. Turner and...
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