Recent Obituaries
Annie J. Boothe
Sep 28, 2020
God extended his open arms and welcomed home are our dear mother, Deaconess Annie Jane Boothe on Monday, September 28, 2020 at Sentara Obici Hospital. Annie Jane was born in Nansemond County, on July 28, 1924 to the union of the late John Wesley and Annie Davis Wilson. She was one of 17 children born to this union. At an...
Javawn Z. Brown
Sep 28, 2020
Javawn Zavonai Brown transitioned from this life on Monday September 28, 2020. She was the daughter of Darryl and Lisa Evans Taliaferro. She graduated from Nansemond river Hight School in 2006 and received her Medical Assistant Certificate in 2012. Because of her love of service and a heart for people she worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for many years....
Larry A. Robinson
Sep 27, 2020
God in his infinite love heard our father's prayer and granted him rest Sunday, September 27, 2020 from labor to reward. Larry A. Robinson was born to the late Lucy Batten and Richard Robinson on December 2, 1937. He was reared in the community of Carrollton, VA and educated in Isle of Wight County Public Schools. Larry enlisted in the...
Maurice Bailey
Sep 24, 2020
Maurice Bailey transitioned from this life Thursday, September 24, 2020 in Hampton. A Drive in Celebration of Life Service will be held 11am Friday, October 2, 2020 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Viewing will take place 4-6pm Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Mr. Bailey is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please keep the...
Jasmine R. Bailey
Sep 24, 2020
Our beloved Jasmine was born on Tuesday August 25, 1992. She unexpectedly fell asleep in death on Wednesday, September 24, 2020. Jasmine was a very beautiful person, inside and out. She was loved by everyone who Knew her. Viewing for Jasmine Renee Bailey will be Friday October 2, 2020 from 4pm-6pm. The funeral service for Jasmine Renee Bailey will be...
Lois Ann Bailey
Sep 24, 2020
Lois Ann Bailey transitioned from this life Thursday September 24, 2020 in Hampton, VA. A Drive in Celebration of Life Service will be held 11am Friday, October 2, 2020 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Viewing will take place 4-6pm Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Ms. Bailey is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please...
Damien Lamar Batten
Sep 23, 2020
Damien Lamar Batten transitioned from this life on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 in Louisville, Kentucky. A Memorial Celebration will be held 3pm Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Nike Park. Please keep the Batten family in your thoughts and prayers.A Memorial Celebration will be held 3pm Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Nike Park. Please keep the Batten family in your thoughts...
Charles Henry Spratley Sr.
Sep 22, 2020
Charles Henry Spratley, Sr. entered into rest on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at the age of 73 at Sentara Norfolk General. Charles, a.k.a. "Chip," was a devoted and devout Man of God, loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Charles was born on January 14, 1947 in Virginia to Robert, Sr. and Georgetta Spratley. Charles was raised in Smithfield,...
Richard C. Sawyer
Sep 22, 2020
Richard "Dick" Conrad Sawyer, 76, of Windsor, Va., passed away Sept. 22, 2020. He was born in Windsor, Virginia, the son of the late Joseph S. Sawyer and Katherine Elizabeth Holland Edwards. Dick will be remembered for his kindness, his love of family, his extraordinary artistic abilities, and a world of knowledge that he leaves behind in his children to...
Shirley V. Moton Bailey
Sep 20, 2020
Quietly our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, Shirley V. Bailey slipped away on September 20, 2020 after a short illness. She was born to the late Leslie and Georgia M. Shivers on February 5, 1939 in Isle of Wight County, VA. Shirley was married to the late Willie L Bailey, She retired from Gwaltney of Smithfield and...
Johnsie Mae Green
Sep 19, 2020
"Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 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...
George B. Clarke
Sep 17, 2020
In Memory George B. Clarke passed away suddenly September 17, 2020. George was born August 6, 1 922 to the late Richard Clarke Sr. and Allie Jane Newby Clarke. He was educated in the Isle of Wight Public School System. George retired from the Smithfield Packing Company after 38 years. Being a man that loved to work, he started working...
James A. Davis
Sep 8, 2020
James A. Davis, 77, born to the late Ashton Branch and Mattie Davis Edwards, passed away peacefully September 8, 2020 at Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News, Va. James Davis was a dedicated employee for many years of Isle of Wight County Schools. He joined Browns AME Church, Smithfield, where he also served as an usher. Along with his parents,...
Evwell Batten Sr.
Sep 7, 2020
Evwell Batten, Sr., a native of Smithfield, Virginia, was born February 9, 1953, to the late Elder Russell Batten and Mrs. Anna Batten. Evwell transitioned on September 7, 2020, at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Earnest, George, Julius, Bruce and Russell; as well as his son, Corey Porter. Evwell is survived by his wife...
Palfus C. Batten Sr.
Sep 7, 2020
Palfus (Patch Eye) C. Batten was called to his heavenly home on the morning of September 7th at his residence. He was born onApril 03, 1927 to the late Clem and Agnes Batten of Carrollton. Mr.Batten was married to the late Nannie Marie Bailey Batten for over 51 years. He joined Campbell Chapel AME Church at an early age. Even...
Dora M. Harrison
Sep 7, 2020
Dora M. Harrison 75, transitioned from this life Monday, September 7, 2020 at Sentara Obici Hospital. A Graveside Celebration will be held 12pm Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Christian Home Baptist Church Cemetery, Longview Drive, Windsor, VA 23487.Viewing will take place Friday, September 11, 2020 from 4-6pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Harrison is in the loving and professional care...
Virginia J. Hall
Sep 3, 2020
Our beloved Virginia Johnson Hall, born on June 21, 1966 transitioned from Earth to Glory on Wednesday, September 3, 2020. She was a native of Suffolk, Virginia and a graduate of Smithfield High School. She married the love of her life, Thomas Pernell Hall of Windsor, Virginia on May 20, 2000. Minister Hall was the youngest child of Joseph Alphonso...
James W. Stith
Sep 1, 2020
"For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to...
Beverly Drew
Aug 31, 2020
Beverly Drew, 55 of Smithfield, Virginia, transitioned from this life Monday, August 31, 2020 at Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk, VA. She was the daughter of Edward and Susie Winnegan Drew. Beverly was a Graduate of Smithfield High School, Class of 1985. She joined Emmanuel Baptist Church and was baptized at an early age. Along with her parents she leaves to...
David L. Eley Jr.
Aug 29, 2020
David L. Eley Jr. transitioned from this life on Saturday August 29, 2020 at Accordius Health at Nansemond Pointe. A Graveside Celebration will be held 12pm Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Cemetery, Ivor, VA. Viewing will take place Monday, September 7, 2020 from 4-6pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Mr. Eley is in the loving and professional...
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