Recent Obituaries
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...
Patrick Blackmon
Jan 23, 2019
Patrick Blackmon transitioned from this life on Wednesday January 23, 2019 at his residence. Patrick Conway Blackmon was born December the 10th 1960 to the marital union of Ruth Jordan Blackmon and Lawrence Blackmon. He most recently resided in Suffolk Virginia and worked in the Chesapeake area. Patrick was a kind hearted, charismatic and free spirited soul. He was a...
Sarah Lias Pierce
Jan 14, 2019
Sarah Lias Pierce transitioned from this life on Monday January 14, 2019 at her residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12pm Saturday January 19, 2019 at Little Zion Baptist Church Smithfield, VA. Interment will be in the Baptist Cemetery. Viewing will take place Friday January 18, 2018 from 4-7pm at the chapel. Professional Services entrusted to Shivers...
Georgia Mae Cypress Joyner
Jan 10, 2019
GEORGIA M. JOYNER "MOOKIE" of Newport News, VA, had an unshakable faith and would always say, "I will be here until the Good Lord gets ready for me." On Thursday, January 10, 2019, she departed this life as the "Good Lord" called her home. She was born February 16, 1937 in Smithfield, VA to the late John Spratley and Louise...
Carey D. Liggins Sr.
Jan 3, 2019
Carey D. Liggins Sr. transitioned from this life on Thursday January 3, 2019 at his residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12pm Wednesday January 9, 2019 at Sweet Haven Holy Church of God Carrollton, VA. Interment will be at Mt. Tabor C.O.G.I.C. Cemetery. Viewing will be held Tuesday January 8, 2019 from 4-7pm at the chapel. Professional...
Margaret L. Goodwin
Jan 2, 2019
Margaret L. Goodwin transitioned from this life on Wednesday January 2, 2019 at Sentara Norfolk General. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12pm Monday January 7, 2019 at Christian Home Baptist Church Windsor, Va. Viewing will take place Sunday January 6, 2019 from 2-5pm at the chapel. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date January 7, 2019
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Jessie Lee Pittman Sr.
Dec 31, 2018
Jessie L. Pittman Sr. transitioned from this life on Monday December 31, 2018 at Sentara Obici Hospital. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1pm Saturday January 5, 2019 at Christian Home Baptist Church Windsor, VA. Viewing will take place Friday January 4, 2018 from 4-7pm at the chapel. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date January 5,...
Regina W. Uzzle
Dec 31, 2018
Regina W. Uzzle peacefully transitioned from this life on Monday December 31, 2018 at her residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12pm Saturday January 5, 2019 at Little Zion Baptist Church Smithfield, Va. Viewing will take place Friday January 4, 2019 from 4-7pm at the chapel. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.A Celebration of Life Service...
Shirley L. Jones
Dec 29, 2018
On Saturday afternoon, December 29, 2018, at approximately 3:30 in the afternoon, our beloved father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, Shirley Jones entered eternal rest and peace. He was born June 11, 1946. He was baptized and joined the Emmanuel Baptist Church at an early age. He was educated in the public schools of Isle of Wight County graduating from...
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