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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...
James Brown, Jr.
Feb 13, 2021
James Lee Brown, Jr. transitioned from this life on Saturday, February 13, 2021. He was born May 30, 1935 to the late James and Marion Brown. James was a native of Isle of Wight County. He attended Isle of Wight County Public Schools. James was a dedicated worker for Gwaltney of Smithfield and Warwick Heating and Plumbing. He enjoyed boxing,...
Kelvin L. Whitley
Feb 12, 2021
Kelvin L. Whitley transitoned from this life on Friday February 12, 2021. Kelvin L.Whitley, departed this life at his residence in Smithfield Heights, Smithfield VA on February 12, 2021. He was born on February 7,1960 to Elnora L.Whitley and the late Melvin Whitley Sr. He was preceded in death by his brother, Milton Sears. He was a former employee at...
Elizabeth S. Edwards
Feb 12, 2021
"The silence came oh so slow as we wept and watched you go. Calling out to love ones, name by name, it is comforting to know you are with them again. When all your troubles now have passed, and your body is free of pain at last." T'was the glad morning of Feb. 12, 2021, when Elizabeth S. Edwards boarded...
Cleveland L. Carter
Feb 12, 2021
Cleveland Lewis Carter well known as Butch, departed thiis life on Friday, February 12, 2021. Butch was born to the late Lizzie Mae Davis and Wilson Carter. He was a hard working man dedicated to his family and work. He was preceded in death by his wife Harriett Newby-Carter and his brothers Floyd Warren and Edward Warren. He leaves to...
Alberta Bowser Butler
Feb 11, 2021
Mother Alberta S. Butler, better known as "Ma Bert," was called home on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at Coliseum Convalescent and Rehab Center in Hampton, Virginia. She was born in Lenoir County in North Carolina. Her parents were the late William Smith and Ollia Sills, Anderson. Ma Bert graduated from Hunting High School in Newport News, Virginia; she then furthered...
Elizabeth Ann Watts
Feb 6, 2021
Elizabeth Ann Mahoney Watts transitioned from this life on Saturday, February 6, 2020. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11am Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Interment will be at St. Luke's Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Watts is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please keep the Watts...
John Wooten
Feb 6, 2021
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free. I'm following the path God has chosen for me. I took his hand when I heard him call; I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way; I've found now peace at...
Beatrice Davis Chapman
Jan 31, 2021
"I have fought a good fight; I have finished my course. I have kept the faith." I Timothy 4:7
Beatrice Davis Chapman, 87, gained her wings and soared to eternal rest in the early morning of January 31, 2021. She answered the Lord's call from her home with her daughter by her bedside. Beatrice, "Bea", was born on September...
Deacon Robert L. Blackwell
Jan 28, 2021
The CULMINATION of LifeIn Loving Memories of Deacon Robert Lee Blackwell Sunrise 06 FEBRUARY 1936 Sunset 28 JANUARY 2021 IN THE BEGINNING.. Deacon Robert Lee Blackwell, 84, was born in Dinwiddie County, Virginia on 6 February 1936. He departed this journey 28 January 2021. He was the second youngest of eleven children born to the late Deacon Stanley and Sarah...
Evangeline Moton Judkins
Jan 23, 2021
Our beautiful mother, grand, great and great great grandmother , sister and aunt, Evangeline Moton Judkins, took the hand of the Lord on Saturday, January 23,2021 at 1:54 p.m. "Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her."Proverbs 31:28 She was the wife of the late Samuel L. Judkins Jr. and through that union...
James E. Jones
Jan 20, 2021
On January 20, 2021 softly and tenderly The Almighty God whispered in the ear of his Son James E."AL" Jones " that it was time for him to rest from his labor. James was a resident of Freeney Avenue, Suffolk, Virginia upon his return from Newark New Jersey. He was the loving husband of Mae F. Jones, father of 8...
Ella J. Keller
Jan 20, 2021
On January 20, 2021 God Almighty called our beloved Ella Jones Keller age 77, to eternal rest at the Sentara Leigh Hospital, Norfolk, Virginia. Ella was born to Benjamin and Ella Jones Bailey on June 21, 1943. She was kind hearted and gentle in spirit. You could generally find her watching game shows on TV and playing Bingo. Ella had...
Annie Elizabeth Newby
Jan 16, 2021
Annie Elizabeth Newby transitioned from this life on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at her residence. A Graveside Celebration will be held 1pm Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Cypress Baptist Church. Viewing will take place Wednesday, January 20, 2021 from 4-6pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Newby is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please keep the...
Mary Jean Scott
Jan 15, 2021
Mary Jean Goodwin Scott transitioned from this life on Friday, January 15, 2021. Mary Jean Goodwin Scott was born on May 25, 1940 to the late Dean and Pearl Jones Goodwin. At an early age, Mary Jean was baptized and joined Christian Home Baptist Church. Mary Jean was an active member at CHBC and offered her knowledge with the Homework...
Harry Newby Jr.
Jan 15, 2021
Harry Newby Jr. transitioned from this life on Friday, January 15, 2021. A Graveside Celebration will be held 12pm Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Parson Family Cemetery Dendron, VA. Viewing will take place Friday, January 22, 2021 from 4-6pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Mr. Newby is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please keep the Newby...
Earl R. Moton
Jan 14, 2021
Earl Randolph Moton, age 69, transitioned on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his home in Smithfield, VA. He was born on October 15, 1951 in Smithfield, VA to the late Mrs. Shirley V. Bailey. Earl retired from Gwaltney of Smithfield where he worked for many years, and he was a newspaper carrier for Foxx Delivery for thirteen years. Earl was...
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