Recent Obituaries
Roselia H. Major
Aug 27, 2020
Mother Roselia H. Major was born March 23, 1933. She was the daughter of the late Maragret A. Shivers and James Henry Holloway. She was a native of Isle of Wight County. She received her formal education at the Isle of Wight Training School. After schooling, Roselia entered into the world of employment. For 45 years she worked tirelessly in...
Sarah J. Eley
Aug 25, 2020
Sarah Jane Eley, 71, transitioned from this life on Monday August 25, 2020 at Riverside Regional Hospital. Sarah was born December 5, 1948 to the late Henry and Mary Blackwell. She worked in the hotel hospitality industry for numerous years as a maid until her health failed. She leaves to cherish her memory, seven children; William (Vera) Blackwell, Suffolk, VA,...
Alvin R. Brown
Aug 24, 2020
On August 24, 2020 Alvin" Baby Boy" Brown transitioned home to be with his heavenly Father. Alvin, the son of the late Eunice Brown and James Brown, Jr. was born August 7, 1963 in Smithfield, VA. He was educated in Isle of Wight County Public Schools. He had a love for sports. His favorite team was the Tennessee Titans. He...
Carine E. Johnson
Aug 23, 2020
Sister Carine Johnson was called home by God on August 23, 2020, to our Lord and Savior at Southside Regional Medical Center. She is no longer in pain, and she will be dearly missed. She is now at peace.
Carine Johnson, the beloved wife of Charles Johnson was born January 26, 1958, in Southampton County, VA, to the late Linwood...
Armistice L. Hunt
Aug 20, 2020
Armistice Lee Hunt, 86, transitioned from this life Thursday August 20, 2020 in Jamaica, NY. A Graveside Celebration will be held 11 am Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Macedonia AME Cemetery, Carrollton, VA. Public Viewing will take place 4-6 pm Friday, September 4, 2020 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Mr. Hunt is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral...
Nathaniel E. Wooden
Aug 20, 2020
Nathaniel E. "Emmitt" Wooden, Sr. 56, was born August 13,1964. He transitioned from this life Thursday, August 20, 2020. He was a a graduate of Smithfield High School Class of 1982. Nathaniel was preceded in death by his grandmother Daisy Young and uncle Herbert Young. Nathaniel leaves to cherish his memory his wife;Patricia Wooden;parents Mary Wooden Barnes and Emmitt Gholston;...
Alexander Crocker
Aug 20, 2020
On August 20, 2020 Alex "Heavy duty" Crocker transitioned home to be with his Heavenly Father. Alexander Crocker, the son of the late Henry Crocker and Taggie Moore-Crocker, was born on March 14,1945 in Sussex county , Wakefield, VA. and was also Educated in Wakefield. His baby brother Charles often Bragg about how Alex scored 60 points in one single...
Anthony A. Wiggins
Aug 19, 2020
Smithfield, Virginia Anthony Antonio Wiggins, 57, was born on October 2, 1962. He transitioned from this life on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at his residence. He is a graduate of Smithfield High School Class of 1981. He leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Milton and Ruby Wiggins, two daughters Stacey Livermon and Antoniette Goldston, seven grandchildren, three siblings, Alvin...
Gladys Robinson
Aug 14, 2020
Gladys Robinson transitioned from this life on Friday August 14, 2020 at her residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2pm Saturday August 22, 2020 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Viewing will take place Friday August 21, 2020 from 4-6pm also at Shivers Funeral Chapel.Ms. Robinson is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please keep...
Harriet Newby Carter
Aug 12, 2020
Harriet Newby Carter, 59, a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend departed this life on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 in her residence. She was born to Harry Newby Jr. and the late Evelyn P. Newby of Spring Grove, Virginia. She was fully dedicated to her husband, kids, and her chihuahua, CoCo. Harriet was preceded in death by her...
Keira M. Branch
Aug 12, 2020
Keira M. Branch transitioned from this life on Wednesday August 12, 2020 at her residence. A Graveside Celebration will be held 11am Thursday August 20, 2020 at Ebenezer Cemetery Windsor, VA. Viewing will take place Wednesday August 19, 2020 from 4-6pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Ms. Branch is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please keep...
Willis Lloyd Edwards III
Aug 8, 2020
Willis Lloyd Edwards, III, age 60, of Ivor, Virginia, transitioned from earth to glory on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk, Virginia. Willis, affectionately known by family and friends as "Lil Bro" was born at Louise Obici Memorial Hospital, Nansemond County, VA to the late Willis Lloyd Edwards Jr. and Mary Anna Hill Edwards Warren on February...
Thomas Brown
Aug 6, 2020
Thomas Brown husband of Marion Brown transitioned from this life Thursday August 6, 2020 at Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk, VA. Services are private. Mr. Brown is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please keep the Brown Family in your prayers.Services are private. Mr. Brown is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please...
Eloise E. Clarke
Aug 4, 2020
Mrs. Eloise Eley Clarke transitioned from this life Tuesday August 4, 2020 at Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk, VA. A Graveside Service will be held 11 am Monday August 10, 2020 at Mt. Sinai Church Cemetery 14165 Race Track Road, Ivor, VA Viewing will take place 2-4 pm Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Clarke is in the...
Robert Briggs Jr.
Aug 3, 2020
Robert ("Jim") Briggs Jr, 92 made his peaceful and joyful transition to his heavenly reward on 08/03/2020 at the Autumn Care of Suffolk, Va. under hospice care. Robert was born in Windsor, Va. to the late Robert Sr and Sadie T Briggs on January 14, 1928. He was home schooled and self-educated without any formal educational training. Formal education training...
Ethel M. Clarke
Aug 2, 2020
Ethel Mae Clarke entered eternal rest and peace on Sunday, August 2, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born on October 28, 1935 to the late Maesell and Cora Mae Gilchrist of Dendron, Virginia. She was a loving, caring and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend who loved unconditionally. She was kindhearted and loved the...
Brandon J. Johnson
Jul 21, 2020
Brandon Jamaar Johnson entered eternal rest and peace Tuesday, July 21, 2020. He was born June 21, 1993 in Smithfield,Va to Carla and Alfred Johnson. He attended Isle of Wight County Schools. He joined First Gravel Hill Baptist Church at an early age and served on the Usher Board. He resided in Houston, Texas and was employed by the Pepsi...
Geraldine D. Parker
Jul 6, 2020
On the calm early morning of July 6, 2020, Geraldine Deloris Parker, 67, departed this life in her home. She was born September 11, 1952 to the late Dorothy Mae Everett and Clarence Freeman Parker Sr. As a resident of Smithfield, Virginia, "Lue-Lue" as she was affectionately known attended the Isle of Wight Schools ending up at Westside High. Geraldine...
Sharon Galvin
Jul 4, 2020
Sharon Galvin transitioned from this life on Saturday July 4, 2020 at her residence. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date. Ms. Galvin is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel.Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date. Ms. Galvin is in the loving and professional care of...
Lillian N Joyner
Jul 3, 2020
On July 03, 2020 at 9:43 PM our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend was called home to meet our Lord and Savior. Lillian Naomi (Edwards) Joyner was born May 03, 1935 to the late Eddie Edwards and Mary (Blow) Edwards. Lillian was born and raised in Isle of Wight County. As well as, attended the...
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