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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...
Graffie B. Edler Sr.
Aug 3, 2019
Graffie Bolden Edler, Sr., 81, entered into eternal rest on, August 3, 2019. He was the son of the late James Alandis Edler and Margaret Spratley Edler. After graduating from Luther Porter Jackson High School, he was employed as a Meat Smoker at Gwaltney MeatPacking Plant for 40 years before his retirement. Graffie loved working with his hands. This would...
Bernest S. Newsome Jr.
Aug 1, 2019
Bernest S. Newsome Jr. transitioned from this life on Thursday August 1, 2019 at Sentara Obici Hospital. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12pm Saturday August 10, 2019 at Little Bethel Baptist Church Suffolk, Va. Viewing will take place Friday August 9, 2019 from 4-7pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Professional Services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date August...
Nellie M. King
Jul 31, 2019
On Wednesday, July 31, 2019, our beloved mother, sister, aunt and friend transitioned to eternal rest surrounded by her children. Nellie Mae was born on April 26, 1938 to the late Samuel & Louvenia Judkins. Nellie was the third child born to that union. She was preceded in death by three siblings; two brothers Samuel Judkins, Jr. (Barch) and Robert...
Arthur Drew Sr.
Jul 26, 2019
On Friday, July 26, 2019 God called home one of his own Arthur Drew Sr. (Tiny-man). Arthur was born on Dec. 11, 1943 to the late Joe and Gertrude Drew. He was the last of this union. Arthur was a firm believer in Christ. He excepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Ivor, Va. In his...
Franklin Lee Kigler
Jul 14, 2019
On Sunday July 14, 2019 God came and took Franklin Lee Kigler to his eternal resting place. He was born October 26, 1941 in Isle of Wight County. He went to Georgie Tyler School. He worked at Askew Nursery until he retired. He joined Shiloh Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and May Kigler Barnes,...
Raymond L. Thomas
Jul 10, 2019
Raymond Lee Thomas transitioned from this life Wednesday on July 10, 2016 at Consulate Nursing Home, Windsor, VA. He was born on Feb. 07, 1939 in Isle of Wight County to the late Herman Terrell Sr, and the Late Ethel Mae Thomas Terrell. Raymond was preceded in death by two sisters Jacqueline L. Terrell and Janice M. Terrell; one special...
Clinten Lee Bailey
Jul 10, 2019
Clinten Lee Bailey transitioned from this life Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at his residence in Suffolk, VA. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12 PM Friday July 19, 2019 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Viewing will take place from 4-7PM Thursday July 18, 2019 also at the Chapel. Professional Services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date July 15, 2019
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Georgia M. Shivers
Jul 5, 2019
Georgia M. Shivers, age 105 transitioned from this life on Friday July 5, 2019 at her residence. Georgia was born on March 15, 1914 in Isle of Wight Country to the late Pembrook Moton and Mattie Diggs Moton. She was the wife of the late Leslie Roy Shivers Sr. From their union they were blessed with fourteen children.
At an...
Sonjia Ann Moore
Jul 2, 2019
Sonjia Ann Moore
"Yang"
Sonjia Ann Moore passed away on July 2, 2019 at her residence in Suffolk, VA at the age of 67. She was born in Nansemond County on March 20, 1952 and resided in Suffolk, Virginia. Sonjia was a faithful and active member of Solomon's Temple Church where she served on many ministries.
She was predeceased by...
Mary Johnson Chappell
Jun 26, 2019
Mary Johnson Chappell of Barrett Town Road Zuni, Virginia entered into the eternal arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 12:11 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2019. She was preceded in death by her mother Daisy Faulk Johnson. She leaves to cherish her memories her devoted husband, Charles E. Chappell, her father William W. Johnson, Sr., sisters Rachel Osborne...
George Smith, Jr.
Jun 23, 2019
Deacon George Smith, of Jersey City, New Jersey Jr. transitioned from this life Sunday June 23, 2019. Deacon Smith was the beloved husband of the late Edith R. Smith. Treasuring his memory are his children Rufus (Marilyn) Smith, Ronnie (Laverne) Smith and George T. (Stephanie) Smith, III,;His Brothers, Benjamin and William T. Smith. His 10 Grandchildren, host of Great-grands, Great-great...
Annette B. Ashby
Jun 20, 2019
"I have fought a good fight, and I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." II Timothy 4:7 On Thursday, June 20, 2019, God in his infinite wisdom called our beloved Annette S. Blowe Ashby from labor to reward after a lengthy illness. Annette was born October 17, 1936 and was a lifelong resident of Isle of Wight...
Ann E. Robinson
Jun 3, 2019
Ann E. Robinson transitioned from this life Monday June 3, at her residence.Burial Date June 10, 2019
A Celebration of Life service will be held Monday, June 10 at 1:00 PM at Brown's AME Church. Viewing will take place Sunday, June 9, 2019 from 2-5 PM at the Chapel. Services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.
LaRosa Nichols Thomas
May 30, 2019
LaRosa Louise Nichols Thomas "I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for this appearing." 2...
Bernice Parson Rochester
May 24, 2019
Bernice Parson Rochester Transitioned from this life Friday May 24, 2019 in New Jersey. Viewing will take place Saturday June 1, 2019 at 10:00 AM. A Celebration of Life Service will follow immediately at 11:00 AM at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date June 1, 2019
Viewing will take place Saturday June 1, 2019 at 10:00 AM....
Calvin F. Evans
May 23, 2019
Calvin F. Evans transitioned from this life on Thursday May 23, 2019. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11am Friday May 31, 2019 at Cypress Baptist Church849 Runnymeade Rd. Elberon, VA 23846. Viewing will take place Thursday May 30, 2019 from 4-7pm at the Chapel. Professional Services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date May 31, 2019
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