Recent Obituaries
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
James Tynes
Feb 6, 2019
On Wednesday, February 06, 2019, our beloved father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Great Great Grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend accepted the Master's call James Lee "Raymond" Tynes was born May 31, 1937 in Isle of Wight County, Va. He was the second son born to the late William Henry Tynes and Bertha Tynes Batten.
He was called Raymond by his family...
Delma Robinson
Feb 4, 2019
Delma A. Williams Robinson, transitioned with peace and grace on the morning of Monday, February 4, 2019 as she answered the Master's call. Delma was born to the union of the late Wiley Williams, Sr. and Lucille S. Williams on December 14, 1940 in Isle of Wight County in which she received her education. On August 8, 1959 she married...
Mabel C. Herring
Feb 4, 2019
Mabel C. Herring transitioned from this life on Monday February 4, 2019 at her residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be 12pm Monday February 11, 2019 at Main Street Baptist Church. Viewing will take place Sunday February 10, 2019 from 3-6pm at the chapel. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date February 11, 2019
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Jackie L. Campbell
Feb 1, 2019
Jackie L. Campbell transitioned from this life of Friday February 1, 2019 at Riverside Regional Medical Center. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12pm Wednesday February 6, 2019 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Viewing will take place Tuesday February 5, 2019 from 4-7pm at the chapel. Professional Services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.A Celebration of Life Service will be...
Nelson H. Turner
Jan 31, 2019
Nelson Henry (Dink) Turner, 66 years of age, was born February 11, 1952 to the late Willie and Ida Mae Turner. He departed this life and entered eternal rest on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at his residence, Chuckatuck, VA. Nelson was also preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Turner. Nelson attended Nansemond County Public Schools in Suffolk, VA. Nelson...
Elnora L. Jones
Jan 30, 2019
Mother Elnora Lee Jones, 93, was born on June 10, 1925 to the late Joshua and Frances Thomas. God saw that she was tired and a cure was not to be. He dispatched his angel on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 to bring her home knowing that he loved her best.
She was preceded in death by her parents Joshua and...
Ellen W. Tynes
Jan 28, 2019
On Monday, January 28, 2019 at 11:30p.m., God carried our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend home with Him, thus completing Ellen's life purpose to be fruitful.
Ellen Estelle Warren was born on May 27, 1938 to the late George and Carrie Diggs Warren. She attended Westside Training School and after 30 plus years employed with the Gwaltney...
Sarah Taliaferro
Jan 25, 2019
On Friday, January 25, 2019, our devoted mother, grandmother, aunt, and a friend, Sarah Tynes Taliaferro was peacefully called home. We know she is now at rest with our heavenly father. Sarah Tynes Taliaferro, was born on October 8, 1925 to Eddie Tynes and Mollie D. Tynes. She was a student at the Isle of Wight Training School. On January...
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