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Earl T. Cotten
Oct 17, 2019
Earl Thomas (T) Cotten, 67, passed away from this life on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Waverly Health & Rehabilitation Center, Waverly, VA. Earl was a native of Southampton County. He was born on December 29, 1951 to the late Mary M. Barrow Cotten and Wylie W. Cotten.Earl attended Westside High School in Smithfield, VA. He was always known for...
Geraldine Keys Chapman
Oct 9, 2019
On October 9, 2019, our beloved Deaconess, Geraldine L.Chapman, transitioned from life at home with her husband, Willie by her side. Deaconess Geraldine Chapman, 87 was born in Petersburg, VA on April 5, 1932 to the late Wesley Keys, Sr. and Lucille Jackson Keys.
She accepted Christ at an early age while attending church with her aunt Adell Holloman...
Robert Cooper
Sep 27, 2019
Robert Cooper, 71, a longtime resident of Smithfield, VA, was called home on Friday, September 27, 2019, while surrounded by loved ones at Riverside Regional Medical Hospital. He was born in York County, VA on March 1, 1948 to the late Effie Britt and Jack Cooper, both of Cofield, North Carolina. Robert retired from PlymKraft Division in Shipping & Receiving...
James L. Towns
Sep 25, 2019
James L. "Bud" Towns, 95 passed away Wednesday September 25, 2019 at Signature Health Care, Norfolk, VA. He was a native of Nansemond County and the oldest son of Matthew and Josephine Ramsey Towns. He retired as a truck driver and pavement striper. He was an Usher and member of Diamond Grove Baptist Church always ready to step in and...
W. Penny Kea Robinson
Sep 23, 2019
Willie "Penny" Kea Robinson a loving wife mother grandmother, sister, aunt cousin and friend was born on June 20, 1952 to the late James Randolph Kea, Sr and Frances Mae Kea. She entered into eternal rest on September 23, 2019. Penny attended Isle of Wight County Training School and was last employed at Smithfield Ham and Products (Spriggs). Penny received...
William J. Robinson
Sep 19, 2019
William J. Robinson William was born September 20, 1957 in Suffolk, VA to the late William A. Robinson Sr. and Lillie W. Robinson. He attended Smithfield High School in Smithfield, VA. He was employed by Smithfield Packing Co. for several years and Farmer Service both of Smithfield, VA. On Thursday, September 19, 2019, William J. Robinson Jr. passed away at...
James Carlin Taylor
Sep 18, 2019
James Carlin Taylor deceased on Wednesday evening, 18 September 2019, while a patient at the Riverside Hospital in Newport News, Virginia.He was born, son of Eva Taylor on 13 June 1938 in Smithfield, Virginia. Early in life as a child he attended and became a member of Hill Street Baptist Church.He was nurtured in the Sunday School and the first...
Martha L. Robinson
Sep 15, 2019
Martha Lee Robinson On Sunday, September 15, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, Martha L. Robinson (Ma) was called home to her eternal rest. She was a caring person known to all especially her family. Martha was born May 10, 1931 to the late Lillian Moore. Martha was a great role model to her children and grandchildren. She was...
Anthony L. Eley
Sep 14, 2019
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God , believe also in me. John 14:21 Anthony was born April 28, 1960 to the late Wilbert and Corine Eley. Anthony was the last of five children born to the union. BB as he was so affectionately known, attended school in Isle of Wight County. After completing school, he worked...
Barbara Ann Morton
Sep 11, 2019
Miss Barbara Ann Morton was born in Surry County Virginia, where she attended public school. She later took permanent residence in Washington D.C, where she lived the remainder of her life. She was a very private person, who loved to work on word seeking puzzles. She entered her final rest on this side at Adventist White Oak Medical Center in...
Bertha W. Hill
Sep 8, 2019
Bertha W. Hill transitioned from this life Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Kindred Transitional Care. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11 AM Saturday September 14, 2019 at Mt. Lebanon Church of God in Christ, Suffolk, VA. Viewing will be held Friday September 13, 2019 from 4-7 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date...
Eleana McNair
Sep 7, 2019
Eleana McNair Eleana McNair, 87, was born in Portsmouth, VA on December 9, 1931 to the late Opie Howard. On September 7, 2019 she was called from labor to reward. Eleana attended Our Lady of Victory Catholic School in Portsmouth, VA as well as I. C. Norcom High School in Portsmouth, VA. She married Noah McNair Jr. in 1950 and...
Robert R. Kindred, Jr.
Sep 5, 2019
On early Thursday morning, September 5, 2019, Robert R. Kindred Jr. went home to be with the Lord. He was born on April 30, 1959 to the late Robert R. Kindred Sr. and Pauline Carr Kindred. He gave his life to Christ at an early age and joined Morning Star Baptist Church, Windsor, VA where he served as an Usher....
Quincy Oneal Bolling
Sep 3, 2019
QUINCY BOLLING WAS BORN ON DECEMBER 1, 1955 AND DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 AT LAKE TAYLOR TRANSITIONAL CARE HOSPITAL IN NORFOLK, VA. QUINCY LEAVES TO CHERISH HIS MEMORIES: HIS PARENTS JAMES AND ANN BOLLING. BROTHERS: MICHAEL TURNER (DECEASED), JEFFREY (PETHERIA) TURNER, CALVIN SPRATLEY, AND JAMES BROWN. SISTERS: DIANA SPRATLEY (ANTHONY), FELICIA BOLLING (JOE), GAIL SIMPSON (TRELLIS)...
Beatrice M. Robertson
Sep 1, 2019
From earth to glory, finally at rest, rescued by the love and peace of God Almighty, our dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister-in-law, mother-in-law, aunt, neighbor and friend, Beatrice Hines Robertson, quietly slept away into the loving arms of Christ on Sunday night, September 1, 2019. Beatrice was born on November 23, 1931 and raised in Isle of Wight County,...
India Evora Newby
Aug 31, 2019
India E. Cooper Newby, "E" as she was caringly known to most people was born on August 8, 1953 to Virta M. Cooper and John Cooper Sr. She went on to live with God on Saturday August 31, 2019. She was preceded in death by her son Steven D. Cooper, her mother Virta M. Picott Cooper, her father John Cooper...
Russell Junius Ricks
Aug 22, 2019
The Almighty God in His own way and for His own purpose, took unto Himself our beloved, Husband, Father, Uncle, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Father In-Law, Brother In-Law and Friend.
Russell Junius Ricks, also known as "PaPa", was born on July 2nd, 1942 in Isle of Wight County, Virginia to the late Odell Virginia Lankford.
Russell retired from Smithfield packing company....
Jerome M. Uzzle
Aug 18, 2019
Obituary the Life of Jerome Michael Uzzle Jerome Michael Uzzle transitioned from this life August 18, 2019 Jerome Michael Uzzle was born April 3, 1985 to Michael Jerome Uzzle and Bonnie Geraldine Liggins. He was a husband (Chandra - deceased) and a father. Jerome was a loving, kind, and caring person. Throughout his childhood he attended Brown's A.M.E. Church, Smithfield,...
Hannah S. Kirkwood
Aug 9, 2019
Hannah Smallwood Kirkwood, 85, wife of Joseph A. Kirkwood transitioned from this life on Friday, August 09, 2019 at Riverside Regional Medical Center. Hannah was born December 29, 1933 to the late Jasper and Rosie Payne Smallwood in Kansas City, Kansas.
Along with parents she was also preceded in death by her two sons Michael and Steven Kirkwood, and daughter...
Elsie Collins Allmond
Aug 6, 2019
Mrs. Elsie Collins Allmond transitioned from this life Tuesday August 6, 2019 at her residence. A Celebration of her life will be held 1 PM Saturday August 10,2019 at New Jones Grove Baptist Church 15090 Woodland Drive, Windsor, VA 23487. Viewing will take place Friday August 9, 2019 from 4-7 PM at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Professional services entrusted to Shivers...
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