Recent Obituaries
Wesley Lee Pierce
Jan 12, 2018
Wesley "Smoke" Lee Pierce, 82, went on to be with the Lord at home Friday, January 12, 2018 in Smithfield, Virginia. He was born March 29, 1935 to Pearl Pierce in Surry, Virginia.Wesley married Shirley Clarke on August 20, 1954. They were happily married for 64 years. At 16 years-old he begin working, his first place of employment being H.B....
Olivia White Batten
Jan 3, 2018
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith". Olivia Batten was born December 2, 1931 to the late Richard White Sr. and the late Laura White of Smithfield, Va. She received her education at Isle of Wight County public school. She was a loving mother to her children and grandchildren.Olivia loved the...
Blanche Cornick Seaborne
Jan 2, 2018
Remembering Our Mother After eighty (80) years on this earth, Momentered into eternal rest on Tuesday morning,January 2. 2018. She leaves a legacy of love thatwill last through her children: Deborah Allen,Veronica Simms (E. Ricardo), Horace, Jr.(Towanda), Andriola (Michelle), one grandson,Wayne Allen, Jr., and one great granddaughter,Jada Simms.
"Sister" who she was affectionately called byher only surviving sibling, Charlotte Denson...
Henry Burroughs II
Jan 2, 2018
Henry "Monk" Burroughs II, son of Emma McCray & Henry Burroughs of South Carolina was born on January 24, 1953 in Plainfield NJ. He was educated in various fields in the Essex/Union County schools in New Jersey andalso attended Lincoln Tech. School in Union New Jersey.Later Henrymoved to South Carolinaand Washington making Virginia his home. Henry wasalwaysa hard worker. He...
Jhyale Micah Johnson
Dec 29, 2017
Infant Jhyale Micah Johnson entered into his eternal rest on Friday, December 29, 2017 at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters in Norfolk, Va. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2018 in the Baptist Memorial Cemetery Smithfield, Va. Professional services are entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date February 17, 2018
A graveside service will be held on...
Edna Ford Powell
Dec 27, 2017
Edna F. Powell succumbed to earthly life as we know it December 27, 2017 at Riverside Hospital Newport News, VA. She retired from Surry High School after more than 40 years of uncompromising resolute service. She was a member of Main Street Baptist Church and its Trustee Ministry. She is survived by her sons William Joseph Powell (Tracy) and Charles...
King S. Allmond
Dec 26, 2017
King Solomon Allmond entered into his eternal rest on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Va. All Services are private. Professional services are entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.All services for King Allmond are private Professional services are entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.
Valerie V. Joyner
Dec 21, 2017
Our loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt, Valerie Virginia Robertson Joyner transitioned to be with Christ on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at her residence in Surry, Virginia with family members at her bedside. Val as she was affectionately called was born on March 13, 1958 to the late Valru Buck Robertson and Mildred Keller Robertson in Isle of Wight,...
Ramon N. Kendall III
Dec 15, 2017
Ramon Navarro Kendall, III (63), husband of Mary Jean Wilson Kendall, departed this life on December 15, 2017.
Ray was born March 27, 1954 to the late Ramon Kendall, Jr. and his living mother Florence Kendall. Ray was educated in the Portsmouth school system and graduated from Craddock High School in 1972. He went on to attend Norfolk State University....
Rosie Pendleton Bracey
Dec 13, 2017
The Epitome of a Dedicated Servant The good people say about one's life is often forgotten, but the good that person did in their lifetime is significant to many generations past, present and those to come. Such is the life of Rosie Bracey, a dedicated educator and servant of the Lord, who labored in His vineyard in the avocational roles...
Charles T. Ford
Dec 8, 2017
On Friday, December 8thCharles Thomas Ford gathered his instruments and headed towards the heavenly choir. Born June 27, 1947in Smithfield, VA to Mary Etta Wellons Ford and Charlie Ford,Charles was the former Executive Secretary and Minister of Music for Main Street Baptist Church for over 40 years. Charles was a 1965graduate andClass Presidentof Westside High School, and attended of Norfolk...
Glender D. Wellons
Dec 5, 2017
"A SERVANT WITH A HEART OF GIVING AND HELPING" SEPTEMBER 4, 1959-DECEMBER 5, 2017 "What a friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear, what a privilege to carry, everything to God in prayer."
What a friend many had in Glender "Glenpoo, PoohPooh" Wellons, born September 4, 1959. Anyone who met her realized very quickly what...
Virgie Ellen Jones
Dec 3, 2017
Virgie Ellen Jones passed from this life on Sunday, December 3, 2017 in Consulate Health Care, Windsor, Virginia. A Service of Memory will be held12pm Saturday, December 9, 2017at the Main Street Baptist Church, Smithfield, Va. Professional services have be entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel, Smithfield, VABurial Date December 9, 2017
A Service of Memory will be held12pm Saturday, December 9,...
Cha'Mariyah Nichole Durham
Nov 17, 2017
On Friday, November 17, 2017 at 11:20 pm, after 41 days in children's hospital of the Kings Daughters; God called to rest a special little angel. Cha'Mariyah Nichole Durham passed beyond the rainbow and went peacefully home. She was born January 5, 2008 at Norfolk General Hospital to Ms. ShaIngrid Durham. Chamariyah was a faithful member of Little Zion Baptist...
Elder Earnest R. Hardy Sr.
Nov 17, 2017
Elder Earnest Roosevelt Hardy, Sr., 67, of Surry, VA, entered eternal rest on Friday, November 17, 2017, at Riverside Rehabilitation Institution in Newport News, VA. Born on September 27, 1950, Elder Hardy was the youngest of 13 children born to the late Rev. Debris and Carrie Hardy of Surry, VA. He was known as "Turkey" and "Turk" to many of...
Raymond L. Haskins
Nov 5, 2017
Raymond Lewis Haskins, better known as "Fox", was called from labor to reward and entered into his father's kingdom at Sentara Louise Obici Memorial Hospital on Sunday, November 5, 2017. Raymond was born to the late Nelson Lewis and Ida Butts Haskins on September 7, 1954. He joined Brown's A.M.E. Church and dedicated his life to Christ at an early...
Amber Rae Holloway
Nov 4, 2017
Heaven's AMBER ALERTA beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, cousin, friend and most recently new mother, Miss Amber Rae Holloway, 24, affectionately known as "Queen Bee," "Bee Bee," "Big A" and "Snacks" of Surry, VA transitioned to heaven on Saturday, November 4, 2017. Amber was born to Annie Pretlow Holloway and William Henry Holloway, Jr. on January 17, 1993 in Newport News,...
Shirlie Atkins
Nov 1, 2017
Shirlie Atkins, 69, of Smithfield, VA entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, VA. He was born April 14, 1948 to the late Pleasant Holmes and Cora Lee Atkins. He served two years in the United States Marine Corps. Once honorably discharged from the Marines, he became employed with...
Kiyan A. Spears
Oct 27, 2017
Master Kiyan Amare Spears, departed this life on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the innocent age of 2 years old. He was born September 18, 2015 to Pinya-RaeStarr and Dehkwan T. Spears.Kiyan was a loveable child that enjoyed music and dancing which made others laugh and enjoy his presence. Learning his name, numbers and alphabets was a new experience of...
Pecolia Spratley Daye
Oct 25, 2017
Pecolia "Penny"Emma Spratley Daye, 79, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 in Windsor, Virginia. Born on April 8, 1938, in Smithfield, Virginia, she was the daughter of Robert and Georgetta Spratley. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, and attended Columbia School of Law pursuing a law degree. She was employed at Columbia University, and worked...
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