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Eunice P. Savage

Eunice P. Savage

May 2, 2019

Eunice Poole Savage transitioned from this life Tuesday May 2, 2019 at her residence. A Celebration of Life Graveside will be held 2pm Wednesday May 8, 2019 at New Bethany UCC Smithfield, Va. There will be NO public viewing. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.A Celebration of Life Graveside will be held 2pm Wednesday May 8, 2019 at New...

Vanessa Pierce Allmond

Vanessa Pierce Allmond

Apr 16, 2019

Vanessa Pierce Allmond transitioned from this life Tuesday April 16, 2019 at Sentara Louise Obici Memorial Hospital. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Monday April 22, 2019 at 12:00 PM at Emmanuel Grace Baptist Church 3301 Kecoughtan Rd, Hampton, VA. Viewing Sunday April 21. from 2-5 PM at the Chapel. Family will be gathering at 310 Middle Street,...

William Marcelus Major, Sr.

William Marcelus Major, Sr.

Apr 13, 2019

William Marcelus Major, Sr. transitioned from this life Saturday April 13,2019 in Rocky Mount, NC. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday April 20, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Union Bethel AME Church 14080 Bethel Church Lane, Smithfield, VA. Viewing Friday from 4-7 PM at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Arrangements by Congleston Funeral Home and Cremations, Greenville, NC. For...

Vincent Kent Wilson

Vincent Kent Wilson

Apr 12, 2019

Vincent Kent Wilson entered into eternal rest at 3:30 a.m. on Friday, April 12, 2019 at the age of 60. He was born in Chuckatuck, VA on May 13, 1958 to the late David Wilson and Mary Wilson. Kent was educated in Suffolk Public Schools. While attending John Yeates High School, he was a star athlete in both Basketball and...

Archie J. McCallum

Archie J. McCallum

Apr 10, 2019

Archie J. McCallum transitioned from this life on Wednesday April 10, 2019 at Sentara Obici Hospital. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11am Saturday April 20, 2019 at New Bethany U.C.C. Smithfield, Va. Viewing will take place Friday April 19, 2019 from 4-7pm at the chapel. Professional Services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date April 20, 2019

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Henry Edwards

Henry Edwards

Apr 6, 2019

Mr. Henry Edwards ,96, transitioned from this life on Saturday April 6, 2019 at Coliseum Convalescent & Rehabilitaion Center. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 3pm Saturday April 13, 2019 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Viewing will be prior to the service on April 13, 2019 from 12-3pm. Professional Services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date April 13, 2019

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Priscilla A. Winslow

Priscilla A. Winslow

Apr 4, 2019

Priscilla A. Winslow transitioned from this life on Thursday April 4, 2019 at Newport News Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Priscila Howard Winslow (Mook) born in Isle Wright County, Virginia. to the union of Samuel and Alverta Howard on July 25, 1943. She was the youngest of the Howard household. She gave her life to Christ at an early age and...

Shirley C. Pierce

Shirley C. Pierce

Apr 2, 2019

Shirley C. Pierce transitioned from this life on Tuesday April 2, 2019 at Sentara Obici Hospital. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1 pm Friday April 12, 2019 at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Ivor,Va. No Viewing. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date April 12, 2019

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1pm Friday April 12,...

John P. Massenburg

John P. Massenburg

Apr 1, 2019

John P. "Bird" Massenburg transitioned from this life Monday, April 1, 2019. A wake service will be held Monday, April 8 from 6-7 p.m. at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Viewing will take place from 4-7 p.m. at the Chapel. Services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date April 8, 2019

Clarence D. Johnson Jr.

Clarence D. Johnson Jr.

Mar 30, 2019

Clarence D. Johnson, Jr. entered into his eternal rest on Saturday March 30, 2019 at his residence. There will be a gathering of Family and Friends Sunday April 7, 2019 from 2-3 p.m. at the Chapel. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral...

Dorothy C. Wilson

Dorothy C. Wilson

Mar 24, 2019

Dorothy C. Wilson transitioned from this life Sunday March 24, 2019 at her residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday 1:00 pm March 30, 2019 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Viewing will take place Friday March 29, 2019 from 4-7 at the Chapel. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date March 30, 2019

Lydia M. Palmer

Lydia M. Palmer

Mar 23, 2019

Lydia M. Palmer transitioned from this life Saturday March 23, 2019 at Laurels of Willow Creek, Midlothian, VA. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1:00 pm Friday March 29, at Little Zion Baptist Church, Smithfield, VA. Viewing will take place Thursday March 28, 2019 from 4-7 pm at the Chapel. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date...

Catherine D. Tynes

Catherine D. Tynes

Mar 19, 2019

Catherine D. Tynes transitioned from this life on Tuesday March 19, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:30am Monday March 25, 2019 at Main Street Baptist Church Smithfield, Va. Viewing will take place Sunday March 24, 2019 at Browns A.M.E Church Smithfield, Va from 2-5pm. Professional Services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial...

Nollie L. Holloway

Nollie L. Holloway

Mar 18, 2019

Nollie Lee Holloway was born in Isle of Wight County, VA on May 22, 1953 to the late Nollie E. and Ida F. Holloway. He passed away early Monday morning March 18, 2019 at Bon Secours St. Francis Nursing Center, Newport News, VA. Nollie was a graduate of Smithfield High School and was employed by Smithfield Packing Company for 37...

Sandra P. Debnam

Sandra P. Debnam

Mar 17, 2019

Sandra P. Debnam transitioned from this life on Sunday March 17, 2019 at Sentara Careplex Hospital Hampton, Va. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11am Monday March 25, 2019 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11am Monday March 25, 2019 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Professional service...

Catherine S. Hill

Catherine S. Hill

Mar 9, 2019

Catherine Shivers Hill affectionately known as “Cat” to family and friends entered into this life on February 9, 1950 to the late Mills Daniel Shivers and Gracie Lee Parker Shivers

On Saturday, March 9, 2019 she answered the Master’s call and transitioned with peace and dignity.

“Cat” was baptized by the late Rev, Dr. J. Arthur Taylor in the James...

Arlene Greene

Arlene Greene

Mar 8, 2019

Arlene Greene transitioned from this life Friday March 8,2019 at Sentara Obici Hospital Suffolk, VA. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m.Friday March 15, 2019 at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Smithfield, VA. Viewing Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at the Chapel. Professional Services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel 12749 Courthouse Highway, Smithfield, VABurial Date March 15, 2019

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William M Tynes

William M Tynes

Mar 3, 2019

William MacAuthor "Mack" Tynes, 76, transitioned with peace on the morning of Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA. William was born on April 4, 1942 to the late John Franklin Tynes and Lillian Wilkerson Tynes in Isle of Wight County, where he received his education. He was the 8th child of 13 children. He served...

Shirley Spratley

Shirley Spratley

Feb 14, 2019

Shirley Mae Spratley was called home on February 14, 2019. She was the daughter of Bonnie and Gracie Spratley. She was born on November 22, 1964 in Suffolk, Virginia. She received her Diploma in Smithfield, Virginia. Shirley was employed as an electrician at Huntington Ingalls Newport News, Virginia for over 31 years. She leaves to cherish memories: two sons, Antwain...

Wanda J. Scott

Wanda J. Scott

Feb 13, 2019

Wanda Scott, a native of Southampton County, VA, departed this life on Wednesday February 13, 2019 surrounded by family and friends at Southampton Memorial Hospital. Wanda was born June 20, 1962 to the late Alphonso and Juanita Scott. She attended Windsor High School and worked as a laborer before becoming a homemaker and took care of her grandchildren. She loved...