Recent Obituaries
Marion S. Brown
Jan 11, 2021
Marion S. Davis Brown transitioned from this life Monday, January 11, 2021 at Manor Care Nursing Home in Alexandria, VA. A Graveside Service will be held 11 am Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Christian Home Baptist Church Cemetery, 20123 Longview Drive, Windsor, VA 23487. Viewing will take place from 4-6 pm Friday, January, 15, 2021 at Shivers funeral Chapel. Mrs....
Lois L. Hamlin
Jan 6, 2021
Lois Lawton Hamlin transitioned from this life and received her heavenly wings, Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Sentara Obici Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of Luther H. and Bettie Williams Lawton. She is survived by her daughters Wandreria R. Hamlin and Toni Y. Hamlin. She is further survived by her sisters, 1 brother, many cousins, other family and friends....
Saveon X Artis
Jan 5, 2021
Mr. Saveon Xavier Artis 24, OF Carrollton, Virginia received his calling to be with the lord on January 5, 2021 at Sentara Norfolk General, Norfolk, Virginia, with his parents at his bedside. Saveon was born December 14, 1996. He was the youngest of 5 siblings. He received the lord at a very young age and continued to have faith in...
Deborah Wooten
Jan 2, 2021
Deborah Wooten transitioned from this life on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at her residence. A Graveside Celebration will be held 1pm Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Cemetery. Viewing will take place Friday, January 8, 2020 from 4-6pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Wooten is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please keep...
Vanessa Allmond Hayes
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...
Elaine S. Newsome
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...
Doris R. Nash
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...
Christopher Andrews, Sr.
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...
Frank J. Ashby
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...
Darrell A. Chapman
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...
Chole M. Davis
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...
Willie L. Davis, Sr.
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...
Wilbur L. Thomas Jr.
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,...
Loretta V. Davis
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...
Frances W. Butler
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...
Audrey Ann Williams
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...
Frances M. Turner
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...
Mary E. Edwards
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...
Isiah M. Haskins Sr.
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...
Dorothy T. Lindsey
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...