Recent Obituaries
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...
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,...
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