Recent Obituaries
Richard Abraham Diggs
Feb 25, 2020
Richard A. Diggs 76,a Christian soldier that fought the good fight of faith, was called home on February 25, 2020 at his residence in Baltimore, Maryland. Richard was born on to the late and Jessie and Rissie Jenkins Diggs.Richard was baptized and joined Little Zion Baptist Church.He was a member there until he moved to Baltimore, Maryland over 50 years...
Margie Marie Thomas
Feb 24, 2020
On Monday evening February 24, 2020 at 6:39 pm God called his angel home. Margie Marie (Spruell) Thomas was born August 9, 1945 to Annie Mae Wright and Ed Louise Spruell, Sr. in Branchville, VA. Margie was a faithful member of Little Bethel Baptist Church for over 50 years. She served as anUsher, Nurses Aid, the Kitchen Committee, sang in...
Marion Virginia Wrenn
Feb 23, 2020
Marion Virginia Wrenn was born May 16, 1949 to the late Wesley C. and Vivian R. Wrenn. On Sunday February 23, 2020, she transitioned into eternal rest at Sentara Obici Hospital. Marion was a native of Smithfield, VA where she completed her early education in Isle of Wight County Public Schools. She was a graduate of Westside High School Class...
Junious F. Wells
Feb 23, 2020
Mr. Junious Franklin Wells departed this life on February 23, 2020 at Riverside Regional Hospital, Newport News, VA. Junious was born on November 15, 1932 to the late Junious and Gertrude Wells of Isle of Wight, VA. He was employed at the Newport News Shipyard and Smithfield Packing Plant. Junious retired from both places of employment after 30 years of...
Marcus Evans
Feb 22, 2020
Marcus Wendell Evans was born July 25, 1989 in Suffolk, VA to Riley and Tracy Evans of Windsor, VA and received his call home on February 22, 2020 in Suffolk, VA. He was a former student of Windsor High School Class of 08 where he played the game he loved most basketball. (Windsor Dukes) During his time at King's Fork...
Cheryl Nichols
Feb 18, 2020
The Necrology Tell my children that I was ready Angels stood around my bed They were there to bring me comfort And relayed each prayer I said They gave me courage and contentment Soothed my weary ladened brow Kept my faith strong and undaunted As I rendered each Christian vow Cheryl Nichols was born September 27, 1956 to the late...
Thomas Robertson III
Feb 16, 2020
Thomas "Dump Robertson, III passed away Sunday February 16, 2020 at home. He was born February 6, 1943 to the late Thomas Robertson, Jr. and Blanche Harris Robertson and was raised in Smithfield, VA. He graduated from the last class of Isle of Wight Training School in 1961 where he excelled in Academics as well as Basketball and Football.
After graduation...
Mandy Blount King
Feb 13, 2020
Mandy Blount King 80, transitioned from this life on Thursday February 13, 2020 at her residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11am Friday February 21, 2020 at St. Paul's Holiness Church Elberon, Va. Viewing will take place Thursday February 20, 2020 from 4-7pm also at St. Paul's Holiness Church. Mrs. King is in the loving and professional...
Franklin J. Key
Feb 11, 2020
Franklin "Frank" Key transitioned from this life on Tuesday February 11, 2020. Services for Mr. Key will be private. Mr. Frank Key is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel.Services for Mr. Key will be private. Mr. Frank Key is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel.
Mamie L. Cone
Feb 2, 2020
Mamie Lee Boling Thomas Cone answered her summons Sunday February 2, 2020 in the afternoon in the comfort of her home. Mamie Cone nonagenarian was born Wednesday June 1, 1921 to her Parents Joseph Fisher and Mamie Lee Wayne Boling in Schuyler, VA. She was the last surviving sibling to Hattie, Toni, Carrie, Mary Jane, John, Haywood, Blaine, Joe and...
Ida Loretta Wells
Feb 1, 2020
On Saturday, February 1, 2020, Mrs. Ida Loretta Walker Wells peacefully transitioned from her earthly home at her residence. Loretta was born in Isle of Wight County, Virginia on March 6, 1938 to the late Benjamin Douglas Walker and Mary Elizabeth Pugh Walker. Loretta was educated at Isle of Wight Training School and was a graduate of the Class of...
Regina L. Holloman
Jan 28, 2020
Regina Holloman was born November 15, 1962. She went to eternal rest on January 28, 2020 at the age of 57. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Pearl Lou and Carter Holloman, her grandmother, Lou Pearl Blizzard and her brother Melvin Holloman. She was born in Smithfield, VA. She relocated to New Jersey at an early age where...
Pamela Hill
Jan 23, 2020
PAMELA-KERRI NICHOLE HILL Pamela-Kerri Nichole Hill was born on July 10, 1981 to Sheila L. Hill and Paul Mack. She graduated from Smithfield High School in 1999, where she was a cheerleader and ran track. Pamela then went to Virginia Union University in Richmond (her mother's alma mater). There she ran for Miss Va. Union University Homecoming Queen. Pamela majored...
John Atkins
Jan 20, 2020
"For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:38-39 On January 20, 2020, John Willis Atkins was visited by...
Brandon Wilson
Jan 17, 2020
On Friday, January 17th 2020, God in his infinite wisdom peacefully called his son from labor to rest. Deacon Brandon Everett Wilson was born July 16th 1976 in San Antonio, Texas. He was educated in the Prince William County School System in Prince William County, Virginia. Brandon started his own landscaping and Roadside Assistance business and later received his CDL...
Arthur O'neal Laws
Jan 15, 2020
Arthur Oneal Laws aka "Oneal", "Art", "Bucket" returned to spirit on January 15, 2020. Arthur was the first born to Arthur Drew Jr. and Alice Laws Marshall on June 5, 1982. Arthur attended Smithfield High School where he was a valued member of the academic team and graduated Class of 2000 with over a 4.00 GPA. Arthur began his career...
Gladys Giles Johnson
Jan 12, 2020
GLADYS GILES JOHNSON JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE Gladys G. Johnson was born on July l, 1931 in Isle of Wight County to the late Ernest and Fannie Giles, She attended Isle ofJVight Training School in Smithfield, Va. Loving wife to the late Joseph A. Johnson Admired by her husband, family and friends. Dedicated housewife and enjoyed helping in the community to...
Willie A. Chapman
Jan 11, 2020
The Life of Willie Alexander Chapman
Our beloved father, grandfather and uncle, Willie Alexander Chapman transitioned from his earthly home surrounded by his children on January 11, 2020.He was married for 66 years to the love of his life, Geraldine L. Chapman who preceded him in death. Willie was born to Olivia Batten and Willie Chapman on November 28,...
Henry Young Sr.
Jan 10, 2020
Henry Owen Young Sr. transitioned from this life on January 10, 2020 at Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk, VA. Born January 10, 1937 Henry was raised in Surry County, VA where he graduated from Luther Porter High School. He also attended Virginia State College and later moved to Smithfield, VA where he met and married his lovely bride Roxie in 1961....
Pernell White
Jan 10, 2020
Pernell White, transitioned to heaven on Friday, January 10, 2020. Pernell was born May 8, 1942 in Southampton County to Aron and Amie Lee White. He was educated in the Surry County Public School systems and was a Deck electrician for over 30 years at Newport News Shipbuilding. Pernell was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Thomas White and...
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