Recent Obituaries

Dec 31, 2020

Vanessa Allmond Hayes transitioned from this life on Thursday, December 31, 2020. A Graveside Celebration will be held 12pm Saturday, January 9, 2021 at New Jones Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Viewing will take place Friday, January 8, 2021 from 4-6pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Hayes is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please keep the...

Dec 28, 2020

On December 28, 2020 Elaine Sharp Newsome was called home to be with the Lord at Sentara Hampton Careplex Hospital. Elaine Newsome was born April 11, 1957 to the late Ernest Sharpe and the late Elizabeth Towns Sharpe. She loved Bingo, Babysitting and being around family and friends. Elaine is survived by her sisters; Stella Scott, Velma Lee Turner, Shirley...

Dec 28, 2020

Doris Rowlett Nash transitioned from this life Monday, December 28, 2020 in Maryland. A Graveside Celebration will be held 12pm Saturday, January 2, 2021 at First Gravel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, 5230 Old Stage Highway, Smithfield, VA 23430. Public viewing will take place from 4-6 pm Friday, January 1, 2021 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Nash is the the loving...

Dec 27, 2020

Christopher "Chris" Andrews Sr., 56, of Carrollton, transitioned to the Kingdom of GOD on December 27, 2020 due to complications from COVID-19. Chris was born on December 25, 1964 to Alfred T. Andrews Sr. and Willie "Sally" Foster Andrews in Springfield, Massachusetts. After graduating from Putnam High School in 1982, he enlisted in the United States Air Force on February...

Dec 27, 2020

Frank J. Ashby transitioned from this life on Sunday December 27, 2020 at his residence. A Graveside Celebration will be held 11am Saturday January 2, 2021 at Christian Home Baptist Church Cemetery. Viewing will take place Friday January 1, 2021 from 4-6pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Mr. Ashby is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please...

Dec 23, 2020

Darrell Adrian Chapman, 47 a native of Isle of Wight County transitioned to his heavenly home on Wednesday December 23, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Darrell was born on January18, 1973 to Viola K. Chapman and the late Bert L. Chapman. At an early age Darrell learned to play the piano/organ from his grandmother, the late Miziner Roberts. He...

Dec 23, 2020

Chole' Monique Davis transitioned from this life, Wednesday, December 23, 2020. She was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, mother and friend. Chole' had a passion for doing hair and more importantly she loved her children. They were her world. Chole' is preceded in death by her her paternal grandparents Elmo and Miziner Roberts. Chole' leaves to cherish her memories 4...

Dec 21, 2020

Willie L. Davis, Sr., transitioned from this life Monday, December 21, 2020 at Consulate Health Care, Windsor VA. He was preceded in death by Iris A. Davis and Charlie Davis. He leaves behind to cherish his memory two brothers; Ivan Davis from Kinston, NC and Nathaniel Davis from New Rochelle, NY, three sisters; Jennie Piker from Surry, VA, Marion Jones...

Dec 21, 2020

Wilbur (Wil) L. Thomas, Jr., 44, of Smithfield, VA passed away on December 21, 2020 after a long-fought battle with Sarcoidosis. Wil (along with his twin, Brandon) was born on May 2, 1976, to Wilbur and Sylvia Thomas in Portsmouth, VA. He graduated from Smithfield High School in 1994. Wil loved art and enjoyed sharpening his skills in digital art,...

Dec 17, 2020

"Weeping may last through the night, but Joy comes in the morning" Psalm 30:5 Loretta V. Davis of Carrsville, VA was called from labor to reward and entered her Father's Kingdom at Westport Health and Rehab (Hospice), Richmond, VA on Thursday December 17, 2020. God sent his death angel to take one of his most precious flowers. She was quiet...

Dec 17, 2020

Frances Warren Butler answered the call of her Lord and Savior in the morning hours on December 17, 2020. Frances or "Sister" as she was affectionately called by her family and close friends was the only girl child born to the late Clyde and Rosa P. Warren on June 23, 1943. Frances was a life-long resident of Isle of Wight...

Dec 10, 2020

On Thursday December 10, 2020, Audrey Ann Williams, 72, of 21363 Orbit Road, Windsor, Virginia transitioned home to be with her heavenly Father at the Sentara Williamsburg Regional Hospital. Audrey, was born in Southampton County to the late James and Virginia Hill Williams Sr. on June 27, 1948. She accepted Christ as her savior at an early age and attended...

Dec 10, 2020

Frances Diggs Turner of Smithfield, VA, departed this life on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at her residence with her husband James, her great-grandson Trey, and her granddaughter and caregiver Jaleesa surrounding her with love. She was a life-long member of Little Zion Baptist Church in Smithfield, VA. She was known and loved by so many people and known to so...

Dec 7, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Edwards, affectionately known as "Sis Gal" transitioned Monday, December 7, 2020. She was born on July 4, 1954 to the late Robert Lee Turner Sr. and Elizabeth Chambliss-Turner in Southampton County, Virginia. She attended Southampton County Public Schools. Before she became ill, Mary spent her adult life in the service of caring for the elderly while raising two...

Dec 7, 2020

Isiah Maxwell (Bill) Haskins Isiah Maxwell Haskins, 91, peacefully went home to live in eternal peace with the Lord on Monday, December 7, 2020. Isiah Maxwell (Bill) Haskins was born on June 16, 1929, the oldest of nine children born to Mr. Samuel L Haskins, Sr., and Mrs. Easter E. Haskins. Bill was educated in the Isle of Wight Country...

Dec 6, 2020

DOROTHY TOLER - LINDSEY Mrs. Lindsey was born August 20, 1928, in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Henry Toler and Carrie Lou Ward Toler. She was the eldest of five brothers to which all preceded her along with her youngest son Johnny Davis Junior, Grandson Michael R. Young Jr., and niece Cheryl Toler. Mrs. Lindsay is the mother of four...

Nov 30, 2020

Ronald G. Batten transitioned from this life on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Autumn Care of Suffolk. Services will be private. Mr. Batten is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please keep the Batten family in your thoughts and prayers.Services will be private. Mr. Batten is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel....

Nov 30, 2020

Sharon L. Holmes Walker transitioned from this life Monday, November 30, 2020 at Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News, VA. She was born to her parents Otto Livermon Holmes and Herbert Holmes. She attended school in Isle of Wight County and had been employed by Smithfield Packing Company. Sharon is survived by her mother and father Otto Livermon Holmes and...

Nov 30, 2020

Nov 29, 2020

Frank C. Young Sr. transitioned from this life on Sunday, November 29, 2020. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12pm Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Shivers Funeral Chapel BY INVITATION ONLY. In compliance with CDC guidelines, limited attendance will be adhered to and required. The service will be live streamed on theShivers Funeral Chapel Facebook page. Viewing will...