Recent Obituaries
Louis McDuff Wellons, Jr.
Nov 5, 2024
~ A Life Well Lived~
Early Tuesday Morning our beloved brother, uncle, and friend Louis McDuff Wellons, Jr. 70, “Lou Lou” made his final request and departed this life Tuesday November 5, 2024 at Portsmouth Health and Rehabilitation. Louis was the first born from the union of the late Louis Wellons Sr. and Doretha Wellons on January 20, 1954, in the...
Frances Blizzard Taliaferro
Nov 3, 2024
Frances Blizzard Taliaferro transitioned from this life on Sunday, November 03, 2024, in Richmond, Va.
Frances Blizzard Taliaferro (82) was born on July 19th, 1942, in Surry County, Virginia to the late Mr. Robert and Mrs. James Alberta Blizzard. The second of three children, Frances was known as a kind-hearted and caring person who accepted Christ at an early age. After...
Edith Edler Foster
Nov 1, 2024
On Friday, November 1, 2024, God, in His infinite wisdom, called home one of His faithful servants, Edith Edler Foster. Edith, 73 was born on March 25, 1951, to the late Maria Edler in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Edith was the oldest of Maria’s two children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Foster; her parents; and her brother, Andrew Edler. After...
Francina Wallace Ince
Oct 30, 2024
Francina Katherine Ince, age 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 30th, surrounded by her children and grandchildren at Riverside Regional Hospital in Newport News, Virginia. Born on April 19th, 1950, in the Bronx, New York, she was the beloved daughter of the late Janet and Frank Wallace. Francina graduated from the High School of Art and Design and went...
Rachie Dale Robinson
Oct 28, 2024
Rachie Dale (Robbie) Robinson, age 69, was called home on Monday October 28, 2024 i Newport News, VA.
Rachie Robinson was born on April 28, 1955, to the union of the late Howard and Estelle (Joyner) Robinson in Suffolk, Virginia. He spent his youth and young adulthood in Smithfield, Virginia with his family.
Rachie accepted Christ and was baptized at an early...
Mary A. Edwards-Warren
Oct 26, 2024
Mary Anna Hill Edwards-Warren, born on September 8, 1934, to the late Eva Mae Hall Hill Keets and Floyd Anthony Hill, Sr, peacefully departed this world on October 26, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved siblings, Martha Wellons, Paul Hill, and Floyd Anthony Hill, Jr. She now joins her son,...
Betty J. Shivers
Oct 14, 2024
FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS
Betty J. Delk Shivers transitioned from this life on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Mary Immaculate Hospital.
Betty Jean “Delk” Shivers was born on January 12, 1952, to Robert A. Delk and Henrietta “Moore” Delk in Isle of Wight County, Virginia.
Betty grew up in a large loving and warm family with thirteen siblings.
Betty loved to dance, eat, and...
Frederick Lee Roberts
Oct 12, 2024
The Life of Frederick Lee Roberts
MSG Frederick Lee Roberts (Ret.), US Army, a cherished father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024, at the age of 76 at Commonwealth Senior Living. Born on April 27, 1948, he spent his entire life in Smithfield, Virginia—a town that held his heart and where he built a lasting legacy of...
Frank E. Robertson, Jr
Oct 4, 2024
Frank E. Robertson, Jr.
On October 4, 2024, our beloved father, brother, uncle, grandfather, son and friend Frank E. Robertson, Jr. entered eternal rest from labor to reward.
Frank was born to Mary Robertson and the late Frank E. Robertson, Sr. on July 19, 1949 in Smithfield, VA. He was the oldest of two children.
Frank worked for General Electric for several years...
Mary M. Faltz Stringfield
Sep 30, 2024
In Loving Memory
Mary M. Faltz Stringfield, lovingly known to many as Madgalene and Mae Mae, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 30, 2024 at Riverside Regional Medical Center. She was born to the late Johnnie Faltz and Violet Gray on October 4, 1940 in Southampton County, Virginia. Mary started her education in the Southampton County...
Dominate L. Johnson
Sep 20, 2024
Dominate L. Johnson was called home to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 20, 2024 at her residence in Hampton, VA. She was born July 6, 1982.
Dominate was a mother, sister, aunt, great aunt, and a loving daughter. She was a friend to many. She loved to laugh and have fun. She loved to be silly and make...
Deacon Melvin Lyttle Sr.
Sep 19, 2024
In Memory
Melvin Andrew Lyttle Sr a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, peacefully transitioned from this life on September 19, 2024 at his home in Surry, Virginia. Melvin was born on October 30, 1942 to the late Pearl Anna Pierce Lyttle and George Andrew Lyttle Sr. both of Surry Virginia. He attended L.P. Jackson High School in Dendron, Virginia.
After...
Bernice M. Holloman
Sep 17, 2024
The Life and Legacy of Bernice Marie Holloman
On September 17, 2024, Bernice, affectionately known as (BeBe), was called by God to depart this earthly life at The James River Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center, Newport News, Virginia. BeBe was born March 4, 1953 in Southampton County, Virginia to the late Joseph Holloman, Sr. and Tinnile Holloway King.
Bernice was educated in the...
Richard A. Warren
Sep 11, 2024
The Life of Richard A. Warren
Richard Antonio Warren, 59, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones.
Richard was born on October 28, 1964 to the late Jessie L. Warren and Betty Ricks Warren who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother Roy L. Warren.
Richard worked at...
Udessa B. Liggins
Sep 11, 2024
The Life of Udessa Hunter Butler Liggins
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints” Psalm 116:15
On Wednesday evening, September 11, 2024, the hand of God reached down and touched Udessa Hunter Butler Liggins. He said well done my good and faithful servant. It is time to come home. She was married to the late Lilton...
Gloria Montgomery
Sep 6, 2024
Gloria Allmond Montgomery transitioned from this life on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Riverside Regional Medical Center.
Gloria Mornette Allmond Montgomery was born April 2, 1951.
Gloria was baptized and joined Jones Grove Baptist Church, of Windsor, Virginia. She later joined Mt. Nebo Baptist Church after her marriage. Gloria attended Westside High School in Smithfield, Virginia. She was an outstanding basketball player...
Kaye H. Brown
Sep 6, 2024
MEMOIR
Kaye Heath Brown
Educator, Public Servant, Civic and Community Advocate
Kaye Heath Brown, a loving mother, wife, dedicated educator, and community leader, passed away September 6, 2024, with her family by her side, at the age of 85. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Kaye leaves behind a legacy of service, education, and civic engagement that touched countless lives in Virginia and...
Angela Batten
Sep 4, 2024
The Life of Angela Denise Batten
On September 4, 2024, God sent his heavenly angels down to escort Angela Denise Batten from her earthly home to her eternal home. She was born March 31, 1965 in Smithfield, Virginia to the late Eugene Batten and Lauretta Brown Batten.
Angela was educated in the Isle of Wight County Public School System and a graduate...
Deacon William R. Robinson
Aug 31, 2024
The Life of Deacon William Rosevelt Robinson
Deacon William Robinson (Aka Bull) was born March 6, 1944 to the late John and Laura Robinson in Chesapeake, Virginia. Deacon Robinson went to be with the Lord Saturday, August 31, 2024 at home.
Deacon Robinson retired from Newport News Shipbuilding after twenty-eight dedicated years as a Master Welder. He was a member of Oak...
Julia M. Bailey
Aug 27, 2024
Surrounded by family, Julia Mae Bailey entered eternal rest on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Riverside Hospital in Newport News, Virginia. She was born January 4, 1936, to the late Proverbs Judkins and Ethel James of Surry, Virginia. Upon Proverbs’ passing, Ethel married Primmie Stringfield who helped raise Julia from the age of two years.
Julia accepted Jesus Christ as her...
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