Recent Obituaries
Craig Lamonte Houchens
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...
LaVonda Parker
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...
Donald L. Clarke
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...
Darren Lenox Jarrett
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...
Martha J. Jordan
Oct 3, 2021
On Sunday, October 3, 2021, Martha Jordan entered the eternal home of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Martha was born March 31, 1927 to the late Rebecca Johnson and the late Herbert Robertson. Martha loved going to Tyler’s Beach. During her time of sickness Martha once said, “I’m tired of suffering.” Now she is free from all aches and...
Mary T. Wilson
Oct 2, 2021
Mary Ellen Wilson Tynes was born on June 7, 1931 to James Tynes and Fannie Edwards Tynes. Our beloved Mary peacefully departed this life and entered eternal rest on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at her home. Mary was a loving and devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, confident and friend. But most of all she was saved and sanctified by...
Rev. John P. Day, Jr
Sep 30, 2021
Rev. John P. Day Sr., 78, of Isle of Wight County, transitioned into the arms of the Lord on September 30, 2021. John was born March 18, 1943 to Ursula T. Day and John P. Day Sr. He was employed with Smithfield Packing Company as a Supervisor/Superintendent for over 35 years before his retirement. He was preceded by John P....
Barbara Watson
Sep 29, 2021
Barbara Bailey Watson transitioned from this life on Wednesday September 29, 2021 at Sentara Obici Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held 3pm Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Jersey Park Apartment Complex. Mrs. Watson is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please keep the Watson Family in your thoughts and prayers.
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 Baptist...
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....
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