Recent Obituaries
LeClara W. Bowen
Jun 30, 2020
In Loving Memory On Tuesday, June 30, 2020, our All-Wise God called the Bowen family matriarch, Miss LeClara W. Bowen home from earthly labor to eternal reward. LeClara passed away peacefully in the same house in which she was born 93 years earlier.
LeClara was the fourth oldest of nine children born to the late Mr. Algie Bowen, Sr. and...
Herbert L. Diggs Sr.
Jun 25, 2020
Hebert L. Diggs Sr. 88, transitioned from this life on Thursday June 25, 2020 at his residence. A Graveside Celebration will be held 11am Wednesday July 1, 2020 at the Baptist Memorial Cemetery. Viewing will take place Tuesday June 30, 2020 from 4-6pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Mr. Diggs is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel....
Clyde R. Williams, Sr.
Jun 23, 2020
Clyde Rudolph Williams, Sr. transitioned from this life Tuesday June 23, 2020 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk, VA. Viewing will take place Saturday, June 27, 2020 from 2-4 pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Mr. Williams is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please keep the Williams Family in your prayers.Viewing will take place Saturday, June...
Dories Allmond
Jun 16, 2020
Peacefully and quietly our dear mother and grandmother, Dories Elizabeth Allmond entered into eternal rest on June 16, 2020 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Malachi and Irena Goodman Hargrave. Doris retired from Planters Peanuts in 1987 after 30 years of service. She was a faithful member of Friendship Church of God In Christ until her...
Viola Edwards Carroll
Jun 15, 2020
Viola Edwards Carroll transitioned from this life on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 in Richmond, Virginia. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00am on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Viewing will take place on Monday, June 20, 2022 from 3-6pm at the chapel. Please keep the Edwards-Carroll family in your prayers.
Otelia Suiter
Jun 8, 2020
Shortly after the ushering in of a new day on Monday, June 8, 2020, GOD smiled down on Otelia Hill Suiter and said "My daughter, suffer no more". She quietly closed her eyes and went to sleep while surrounded by her loving children. Now she is resting peacefully in the arms of GOD. Otelia was born in Newsom, Virginia to...
Jennifer L. Twine
Jun 5, 2020
With a squint of perfection and a smile that lit up any room, Jennifer Lynn Twine, affectionately known as, "Jen-Jen," entered this world on September 29, 1981 to the late Linwood Cypress Sr., and Emily Mae Twine Wiggins.
The Lord saw fit to welcome her back home on June 5, 2020 at 7:33 a.m from Riverside Regional Medical Center in...
Matthew Turner
May 29, 2020
On May 29, 2020, Matthew Turner departed this life to go to his heavenly home. He was born December 20, 1963 to the late Louise Dashiell and Moses Blanks. Matthew worked for many years in lawn maintenance and as a store attendant. He loved to work on cars and be what he thought was "a perfect handyman". Matthew was an...
Joseph A. Kirkwood
May 20, 2020
Joseph A. Kirkwood transitioned from this life on Wednesday May 20, 2020 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date. Mr. Kirkwood is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please keep the Kirkwood family in your prayers.Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date. Mr....
Curley R. Hargrove
May 20, 2020
On Wednesday, May 20, 2020 Curley R. Hargrove transitioned this life to eternal rest. Mr. Hargrove was born January 11, 1942 to Ida Hargrove Mann and Clifton Hall of Nansemond County Va, (Suffolk Va) Curley Hargrove enjoyed the outdoors. He loved hunting, fishing, and gardening. He loved to travel and play slot machines. He loved to entertain and listen to...
John O. Newby
May 17, 2020
John OliverNewby was born to the late Rilla and John Henry Williams in Surry County on June 8, 1935 and was the eldest of eleven children. Mr. Newby attended Surry County public schools and earned a GED in the state of Louisiana while serving in the United States Army. February 1967, he founded, owned and operated Newby's Plumbing & Heating....
Kenneth L. Hall
May 14, 2020
The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and soberminded for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's...
Vernyce J. Porter
May 13, 2020
Vernyce J. Porter was born January 4, 1933 to John and Arletha Jefferson of Nansemond County, VA. The Lord called Vernyce home on May 13, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. In 1950 she married Bernard Porter and in 1958 moved to New York where she resided until 2017. Vernyce became ill and moved back with her family. She leaves to celebrate...
Theodore C. Robinson
May 12, 2020
Theodore Columbus Robinson transitioned from this life on Tuesday May 12, 2020 at his residence. He was born Feb. 24, 1935 to the late Horace and Edith Robinson. Theodore was a native of Isle of Wight County.
He was preceded in death along with his parents, by three brothers Clarence, Horace, and Marvin Robinson, three sisters Vernie Newsome, Lillie Robinson...
Samuel E. Glover Jr.
May 10, 2020
Samuel Edward Glover, Jr. was born on January 31, 1952 to Samuel Edward Glover, Sr. and Dorothy Ricks Glover in Suffolk, VA. He was called home to be with the Lord on May 10, 2020. He was a member of Christian Home Baptist Church and baptized by the late Rev. Solomon Diggs at a young age. He was educated in...
Mae Grace Jefferson
May 8, 2020
Mae Grace Jefferson transitioned from this life on Friday May 8, 2020 in Glendale, New York. Mae Grace Butler Jefferson was born to the late Emma Louise Hill Butler and Thomas Butler in Smithfield, Virginia on February 12, 1930. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior early in life and remained a faithful and dutiful member of the church throughout...
James A. Mason
Apr 29, 2020
James A. Mason transitioned from this life Wednesday April 29, 2020 in New York. He was born July 15, 1945 to the late Walter L. and Corine Johnson Mason. He was a graduate of Georgie Tyler High School. His survivors include his children; Angela Mason, Chesapeake, VA, James A. Mason, II of Charlotte, NC and Jody Eley of Windsor, VA....
Vernell Wrenn
Apr 28, 2020
Vernell Hardy Wrenn transitioned from this life on Tuesday April 28, 2020 at her residence. Vernell Hardy Wrenn was born July 26, 1944, in Isle of Wight County, Virginia to the late Wallace and Gracie Lee Hardy. On April 28, 2020, she peacefully transitioned into eternal rest to join her soul mate for over 55 years, Sheridan B. Wrenn Sr....
Ellen B. Howell
Apr 22, 2020
Ellen Estella Howell, known as "Stella" to friends and family, passed away at her residence in Surry, Virginia, on April 22, 2020, at the age of 74 from a brief illness. Ellen was born in Forsyth, Georgia on August 10, 1945 to the late Seaborn and Pearlene Battle. She graduated with a diploma in 1964 from Hubbard High School in...
Martha P. Williams
Apr 21, 2020
Martha Marie Williams affectionately known as "Pulley" was born in Isle of Wight County, Virginia on March 31, 1937 to the late Marie Brown and Raymond Pope. She was married to the late Wiley Purcell Williams Jr. and to that union were born nine beautiful children. "Pulley" attended Isle of Wight County Public Schools. She was employed with Smithfield Ham...
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