Recent Obituaries
Valerie Harper
Nov 28, 2020
THE REVEREND VALERIE BOYD OWENS HARPER, was born January 7, 1965 in Winnsboro, South Carolina to Samuel Leon Boyd and the late Sarah Johnson Boyd, the ninth of seventeen children. The Lord came back for her on Saturday, November 28, 2020. She attended the public schools of Fairfield County and Midland's Technical College in Columbia. She married the late Kent...
Josephine Ellis Jones
Nov 19, 2020
Josephine Jones was called home to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Josephine Jones was a loving, caring, and strong willed person who loved to cook and take care of everyone. Josephine always did things her way. She was a hard worker and a manager at McDonalds for many years. She was also a dedicated...
James R. Bagner Sr.
Nov 12, 2020
To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A...
Yvonne Delk
Nov 10, 2020
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith" 2nd Timothy 4:7 Yvonne Delk departed from her earthly care after her health bean to fail to rest in the arms of her heavenly Father on November 10, 2020 at Autumn Care in Suffolk, VA She was one of nine children born in Isle...
George T. Swinson
Nov 8, 2020
George T. Swinson, father of Rachel Roark and brother of Connie Shaw transitioned from this life Sunday, November 8, 2020 at his residence.
Services for Mr. George Swinson will be private. Please keep the Swinson family in your thoughts and prayers.
Benjamin Beamon Sr.
Nov 7, 2020
"And ye now, therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you." John 16:22 Benjamin Maurice Beamon Sr. departed this life on Saturday November 7, 2020 at Sentara Hospice House. Benjamin Maurice Beamon Sr., also known as "Ski Love" was born on December 31, 1969 in Suffolk,...
Eva Cypress
Nov 7, 2020
I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only; but unto all them also that love his appearing" II Timothy 4:7-8 On Saturday, November 7,...
Felix A. Newby
Nov 2, 2020
Felix Alexander Newby transitioned from this life on Monday November 2, 2020. A private graveside will be held at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Viewing will take place Wednesday, November 18, 2020 from 4-6pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Mr. Newby is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please keep the Newby family in your...
Iris Allmond Ricks
Oct 31, 2020
Iris C. Allmond-Ricks transitioned from this life on October 31, 2020 after a long battle with her health.
She was preceded in death by her Father: Zollie L. Allmond, Mother: Susie P. H. Allmond, Sisters: Mary Jane Richard Ricardson, and Mildred C. Mann, and Brother: Wilbert L. Allmond. Iris was born in Nansemond County, Suffolk, VA March 7, 1953 however,...
Walter P. Wilson
Oct 25, 2020
Walter Pernell Wilson, 71 of Suffolk, VA entered his eternal rest on October 25, 2020. During his early years he attended Mt Tabor C.O. G.I. C and the latter years at Christian Home Baptist Church. He graduated from Westside High School.
He served faithfully in the United States Army from 1970-1972. Walter had a passion for cooking, traveling, singing and...
Dorothy L. Foster
Oct 16, 2020
Dorothy Lamoura Foster was granted her angels wings on Friday October 16, 2020 at Sentara Leigh Hospital. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends. She was born April 11, 1940, in Lynchburg, Virginia, the daughter of the late Preston Oliver and late Dorothy Watson Lee. She is preceded in death in by her parents, Preston and Dorothy...
George W. Robinson, Jr.
Oct 14, 2020
George W. Robinson, Jr. 59, transitioned from this life on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at his residence. He was born on June 9th, 1961 to the late Gladys Pretlow Robinson and George William Robinson Sr. He was preceded in death by Timothy Chambers, Gary N. Robinson ,Sr., two nieces Sidneka L. Robinson, and Patrice A. Batten.
George attended Bruce...
Ursula T. Day
Oct 12, 2020
On October 12, 2020, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend Ursula T. Day slipped home from labor to reward.
Ursula was born to the late Clarence E. Tynes, Sr. and Ada Riggins Tynes on August 13, 1927 in Newport News, Va. She was one of twelve children. Ursula raised nine children while working at Smithfield Packing Company....
Audrey M. Bell
Oct 10, 2020
Audrey M. Bell transitioned from this life on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at her residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12pm Saturday, October 17, 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 the Shivers Funeral Chapel Facebook...
Willie Shivers Jr.
Oct 9, 2020
Willie Shivers, Jr. 78, transitioned from this life Friday, October 9, 2020 at his residence. The youngest son born to the late Willie Shivers Sr. and Flora Jenkins Shivers was born on Thursday, April 9, 1942 in Isle of Wight County, VA. He was the sixth of seven children. Willie attended Isle of Wight Training School until 1958 when he...
Wilbert Chavis Jr.
Oct 9, 2020
"In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 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 14:2-3 Wilbert B. Chavis Jr., 63,...
Christine Little
Oct 8, 2020
Christine Little, 62 a native of Suffolk, VA transitioned from this life on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Sentara Obici Hospital. She was born on January 4, 1958 to the late Junious Little, Sr. and Essie Mae Hill. She was employed at Suffolk Public schools for a short time. Christine was a beautiful, kind and loving woman. She loved everyone...
Rhonda A. Wright
Oct 4, 2020
Rhonda "Cookie" Wright 61 was called home on October 4,2020. She was born October 17, 1958 in Norfolk, VA to her parents Ryland William Wright, Sr., and Clara Bernice Wright. She enjoyed caring for people in her job as a certified nursing assistant. Rhonda loved gardening, listening to R and B Music especially Anita Baker. Rhonda's two brothers Anthony and...
Dimitri L. Tynes
Oct 4, 2020
Dimitri Luther Tynes, 38 entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 4, 2020 in Columbia, South Carolina. Public viewing will be held from 1pm-3pm Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Shivers Funeral Chapel, Smithfield, Virginia. Interment will be private. Mr. Tynes is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please keep the Tynes Family in your prayers.Dimitri Luther...
William A. Diggs
Oct 3, 2020
William A. Diggs transitioned from this life Saturday, October 3, 2020. A Graveside Celebration of Life will be held 11am Friday, October 9,2020 at Ebenezer Cemetery. Public viewing will take place from 4-6 Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Mr. Diggs is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please keep the Diggs Family in...
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