Recent Obituaries
Genova Tatum
Dec 23, 2024
In Loving Memory of Genova “Tate” Tatum
GENOVA DOUGLESS TATUM 71, was called from labor to reward on Monday, December 23, 2024 at Sentara Careplex Hospital in Hampton, VA surrounded by his wife, daughter and friends of the family. Genova was affectionately known to many as “Tate” and “Geno”. Tate was the youngest child of four born to Sarah Tatum and William...
Raymond Rufus McRae
Dec 17, 2024
Raymond Rufus McRae, 76 departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Petersburg, VA surrounded by his daughter, Lakeisha R. McRae and her husband, Ashanti.
Raymond McRae was born on May 28, 1948, to the late Rufus Raymond McRae and Marian Clark McRae in Orange, New Jersey. He attended the various public schools, his favorite school was I.C. Norcom...
Elmer C. Holmes, Sr.
Dec 17, 2024
The Life of Elmer Claggett Holmes, Sr.
On December 17, 2024, Elmer Claggett Holmes, Sr., was called home to be with the Lord at his residence. He was born to the late Emma Jane Claggett and Samuel Arthur Holmes on July 11, 1934, in Rushmere, Virginia.
Elmer accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age, joined First Gravel Hill Baptist...
Lenore B. Uzzle
Dec 5, 2024
Lenore B. Uzzle, 68, transitioned from this life early Thursday, December 5, 2024 in Suffolk, Va.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11AM Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Brown's A.M.E. Church. Please keep the Uzzle family in your prayers.
Elder Samuel Curtis Woodland
Dec 2, 2024
Elder Samuel Curtis Woodland, husband of Reverend Julie Brown Woodland transitioned from this life Monday December 2, 2024 in New Jersey. Viewing will take place from 10 AM to 11AM Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Calvary Community Fellowship in Trenton, New Jersey. The Homegoing Celebration of Life Service will follow the viewing at 12 PM. Please keep the Woodland Family...
Joseph Edward Parson
Dec 1, 2024
On Sunday December 1, 2024, Joseph Edward Parson, 73, (Joe) entered eternal rest in Newport News, Virginia. Joseph was born on May 26, 1951, in Surry, Virginia to the late Lawrence Parson, Sr. and the late Margaret Swan Parson. He was the oldest of six children. He was baptized at Cypress Baptist Church at an early age.
Joseph graduated from L.P....
Carl Aaron Johnson, Sr
Nov 28, 2024
Carl Aaron Johnson Sr. 64, whom God called home Thursday, November 28, 2024 in Smithfield, VA. Carl Sr. was born October 12, 1960 to Carl S. Johnson and Iris B. Johnson.
Born and raised in Smithfield, Virginia, he was a 1979 graduate of Smithfield High School, where he met his wife, Regina. Carl spent many years working for Smithfield Packing Company....
Tariq Rashad Holloman
Nov 23, 2024
In Loving Memory
Tariq Rashad Holloman transitioned from this life on Saturday, November 23, 2024 in Windsor, Virginia.
Tariq was a dedicated fiancé, father, son, brother, cousin, and friend. Tariq and Trina are members of Beaver Dam First Baptist Church, McColl, SC under the leadership of Overseer Dr. Deborah Covington. Beaver Dam First Baptist Church is where Tariq accepted the Lord as...
Beatrice A. Wade
Nov 21, 2024
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Beatrice A. Wade
Mrs. Beatrice Anna Helena Wade was born September 29, 1956 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Governor Hill, Jr. and the late Jeanine Mazet Hill. She entered into her eternal rest on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Bon Secours Southside Medical Center following an illness.
She was preceded in death by her mother and her spouse of seventeen years, Raymond A....
Elizabeth Johnson
Nov 6, 2024
On November 6, 2024 our beloved Elizabeth Johnson was called home to be with her heavenly Father at Sentara Norfolk general Hospital.
Elizabeth was a very caring and passionate person. She earned her living as a caregiver, crossing many paths taking care of multiple families. She was devoted to keeping her family close. She will always be remembered for the exceptional...
Louis McDuff Wellons, Jr.
Nov 5, 2024
~ A Life Well Lived~
Early Tuesday Morning our beloved brother, uncle, and friend Louis McDuff Wellons, Jr. 70, “Lou Lou” made his final request and departed this life Tuesday November 5, 2024 at Portsmouth Health and Rehabilitation. Louis was the first born from the union of the late Louis Wellons Sr. and Doretha Wellons on January 20, 1954, in the...
Frances Blizzard Taliaferro
Nov 3, 2024
Frances Blizzard Taliaferro transitioned from this life on Sunday, November 03, 2024, in Richmond, Va.
Frances Blizzard Taliaferro (82) was born on July 19th, 1942, in Surry County, Virginia to the late Mr. Robert and Mrs. James Alberta Blizzard. The second of three children, Frances was known as a kind-hearted and caring person who accepted Christ at an early age. After...
Edith Edler Foster
Nov 1, 2024
On Friday, November 1, 2024, God, in His infinite wisdom, called home one of His faithful servants, Edith Edler Foster. Edith, 73 was born on March 25, 1951, to the late Maria Edler in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Edith was the oldest of Maria’s two children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Foster; her parents; and her brother, Andrew Edler. After...
Francina Wallace Ince
Oct 30, 2024
Francina Katherine Ince, age 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 30th, surrounded by her children and grandchildren at Riverside Regional Hospital in Newport News, Virginia. Born on April 19th, 1950, in the Bronx, New York, she was the beloved daughter of the late Janet and Frank Wallace. Francina graduated from the High School of Art and Design and went...
Rachie Dale Robinson
Oct 28, 2024
Rachie Dale (Robbie) Robinson, age 69, was called home on Monday October 28, 2024 i Newport News, VA.
Rachie Robinson was born on April 28, 1955, to the union of the late Howard and Estelle (Joyner) Robinson in Suffolk, Virginia. He spent his youth and young adulthood in Smithfield, Virginia with his family.
Rachie accepted Christ and was baptized at an early...
Mary A. Edwards-Warren
Oct 26, 2024
Mary Anna Hill Edwards-Warren, born on September 8, 1934, to the late Eva Mae Hall Hill Keets and Floyd Anthony Hill, Sr, peacefully departed this world on October 26, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved siblings, Martha Wellons, Paul Hill, and Floyd Anthony Hill, Jr. She now joins her son,...
Betty J. Shivers
Oct 14, 2024
FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS
Betty J. Delk Shivers transitioned from this life on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Mary Immaculate Hospital.
Betty Jean “Delk” Shivers was born on January 12, 1952, to Robert A. Delk and Henrietta “Moore” Delk in Isle of Wight County, Virginia.
Betty grew up in a large loving and warm family with thirteen siblings.
Betty loved to dance, eat, and...
Frederick Lee Roberts
Oct 12, 2024
The Life of Frederick Lee Roberts
MSG Frederick Lee Roberts (Ret.), US Army, a cherished father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024, at the age of 76 at Commonwealth Senior Living. Born on April 27, 1948, he spent his entire life in Smithfield, Virginia—a town that held his heart and where he built a lasting legacy of...
Frank E. Robertson, Jr
Oct 4, 2024
Frank E. Robertson, Jr.
On October 4, 2024, our beloved father, brother, uncle, grandfather, son and friend Frank E. Robertson, Jr. entered eternal rest from labor to reward.
Frank was born to Mary Robertson and the late Frank E. Robertson, Sr. on July 19, 1949 in Smithfield, VA. He was the oldest of two children.
Frank worked for General Electric for several years...
Mary M. Faltz Stringfield
Sep 30, 2024
In Loving Memory
Mary M. Faltz Stringfield, lovingly known to many as Madgalene and Mae Mae, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 30, 2024 at Riverside Regional Medical Center. She was born to the late Johnnie Faltz and Violet Gray on October 4, 1940 in Southampton County, Virginia. Mary started her education in the Southampton County...
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