Recent Obituaries
Rosa L. Bernard
May 21, 2019
"I have fought the 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 his appearing." 2 Timothy 4:7 -8 (NIV)...
Lewarren Edwin Burrell
May 12, 2019
Lewarren Burrell, known as "Batman or "Bat"" unexpectedly entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 12, 2019. He was a resident of Smithfield, Virginia, and was born November 14, 1964 in Suffolk, Virginia. Batman attended Smithfield High School and was currently employed by Smithfield North, and has worked on the "Cut Floor" for 14 years. Prior to this employment, he...
Aubrey Eaton, Jr.
May 9, 2019
Aubrey Eaton, Jr. transitioned from this life Thursday May 9, 2019 at Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk, VA. Aubrey Lee Eaton, Jr. 59, was born June 2, 1959 to the late Aubrey Lee Eaton Sr. and Virgina Lee Waters. He attended public schools in Suffolk and Isle of Wight county completing at Windsor High School. He was employed with Kirk Lumber...
Rufus T. Edwards, Sr.
May 9, 2019
On May 9, 2019, Rufus Theordore Edwards, Sr. moved to his new home in heaven prepared for him by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was escorted to heaven at approximately 5:30 PM from his earthly home of 33 years in Windsor, VA. He was with family at the time of his transition.
On April 16, 1929, Rufus was...
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
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.
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
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
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
A Celebration...
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
A...
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
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
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...
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