Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Earnest Albert Godwin Sr.

Earnest Albert Godwin Sr.

Dec 10, 2018

Earnest Albert Godwin, Sr., resident of Isle of Wight County, passed away on December 10, 2018 at Riverside Convalescent Center at the age of 86 years old. Earnest was born January 10, 1932 in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. He was the youngest of two children to Cecil and Cornelia Batten Godwin. He was raised in the church and knew...

Divine Dreshun Clark

Divine Dreshun Clark

Dec 3, 2018

Airman First Class Divine Dreshun Clark earned his wings on December 3rd, 2018, at the age of 20.

A native of Newport News, Divine attended Denbigh high school and graduated in 2016. Divine was known as an intelligent, patient, respectful, artistic, kind person and beautiful inside an out.

He pursued his career in the United States Air Force in January...

Marcus A. Thomas

Marcus A. Thomas

Dec 3, 2018

Marcus A. Thomas transitioned from this life on Monday December 3, 2018 at his residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11am Monday December 17, 2018 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Interment will be at Mt. Tabor Church of of God in Christ. Viewing will take place on Sunday December 16, 2018 from 2-5pm. Professional Services entrusted to Shivers...

Herbert L. Williams

Herbert L. Williams

Nov 24, 2018

Herbert L. Williams entered into his eternal rest on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at his residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1pm Friday November 30, 2018 at Main Street Baptist Church Smithfield, Va. Viewing will take place Thursday November 29, 2018 from 4-7pm at the chapel.Professional services are entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.A Celebration of Life Service...

Andrew Wilson

Andrew Wilson

Nov 23, 2018

Andrew Lee Wilson, 68, better known as "Bubba", entered into eternal rest on Friday November 23, 2018. He was born to the late Martin Luther Wilson (Stomp), and Edith Clarke Wilson on January 20, 1950. He's known for his love for fishing and hunting and spending time with his family and friends. He attended Westside High School and worked at...

Oretha Eley Allmond

Oretha Eley Allmond

Nov 17, 2018

Oretha Eley Allmond, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 17, 2018 at Consulate Healthcare of Windsor, Virginia. Oretha was the first of three children born on September 26, 1931 to the late Curtis Eley and Beatrice Bowers of Isle of Wight County Virginia. She was a native of Isle of Wight County, where she attended the...

Treviyon L. Hill

Treviyon L. Hill

Nov 10, 2018

Treviyon Lamont Hill transitioned from this life on Saturday November 10, 2018. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12pm Monday November 19, 2018 at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church Surry, VA. Viewing will take place Sunday November 18, 2018 from 2-5pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Professional Services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.

Burial Date November 19, 2018

A Celebration...

Ernest B. Perry

Ernest B. Perry

Nov 8, 2018

Ernest Bernard Perry, 70, of 4714 19thAve., Kenosha, WI, transitioned on November 8, 2018.

Service of Celebration will be held 12:00pm on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Triumph in Victory Christian Church, 207 County Drive, Wakefield, VA 23888. Professional services are entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel Smithfield, VA.Burial Date November 17, 2018

Service of Celebration will be held 12:00pm on Saturday,...

Alberto C. Spence

Alberto C. Spence

Nov 1, 2018

Alberto C. Spence entered into his eternal rest on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Concordia Nursing And Rehabilitation Nansmond Pointe Suffolk, Va. All services are private. Professional services are entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel Smithfield, VA.All services are private. Professional services are entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel Smithfield, VA.

Raymond Burton

Raymond Burton

Oct 31, 2018

Raymond Burton entered into his eternal rest on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at his residence. All services are private. Professional services are entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel Smithfield, VA.All services are private. Professional services are entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel Smithfield, VA.

Ida E. Evans

Ida E. Evans

Oct 30, 2018

On Tuesday, October 30, 2018, God sent His Angels to escort Ida Eleanor Evans to her heavenly home. Ida was born to Clarence and Emma J. Evans on May 9, 1936 in Isle of Wight County, she was the eldest of three siblings. Ida was educated in the Old Isle of Wight County public school system. Ida reared her only...

Shirley Artis

Shirley Artis

Oct 25, 2018

The Lord has called to rest our beloved Shirley Ann Artis. Shirley was born in Isle of Wight County on March 9, 1947 to the late Raiford and Margaret Duck Parham. She attended school at the Historical Georgie D. Tyler High School in Windsor. She went on to marry the late Gilbert Artis and have 2 children out of that...

Ellen Holloman Young

Ellen Holloman Young

Oct 13, 2018

Ellen H. Young entered into her eternal rest on Saturday October 13, 2018 at Consulate Healthcare in Windsor, Va. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12pm Saturday, October 20, 2018 at MT. Sinai Baptist Church, Ivor, VA. Viewing will take place Friday, October 19, 2018 from 4-7pm with a wake service from 6-7pm at the chapel. Interment will...

Roma J. Harrell

Roma J. Harrell

Oct 9, 2018

Roma Jean Harrell entered into her eternal rest on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at her residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12pm Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Smithfiled, VA. Viewing will take place Friday, October 12, 2018 from 4-7pm at the chapel. Interment will be in the Booker T cemetery Surry, VA. Professional services...

Dollie McSwain

Dollie McSwain

Oct 5, 2018

Dollie McSwain entered into her eternal rest on Friday, October 5, 2018 at her residence. A graveside service will be held at 12pm Friday, October 12, 2018 at Hampton Memorial Gardens in Hampton, VA. Viewing will take place on Thursday, October 11, 2018 from 4-7pm at the chapel. Professional services are entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel Smithfield, VA.Burial Date October...

Thomas M. Cutler

Thomas M. Cutler

Oct 4, 2018

Thomas M. Cutler entered into his eternal rest on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Sentara Careplex Hospital in Hampton, VA. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12pm Thursday, October 11, 2018 at Main Street Baptist Church, Smithfiled, VA. Viewing will take place Wednesday, October 10, 2018 from 4-7pm at the chapel. Interment will be in the Albert G....

Raynelle T. Hill Sr.

Raynelle T. Hill Sr.

Oct 3, 2018

Raynelle T. Hill Sr. entered into his eternal Wednesday October 3, 2018 at Sentara Obici Hospital. A Celebration Of Life Service will be held 12PM Monday October 8, 2018 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Viewing will take place Sunday October 7, 2018 from 2-5PM at the chapel. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel Smithfield, VA.Burial Date October 8, 2018

A Celebration...

Rayfield T. Winnegan

Rayfield T. Winnegan

Oct 3, 2018

Rayfield T. Winnegan entered into his eternal rest on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, VA. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11am Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at Mt. Tabor Church of God In Christ, Smithfiled, VA. Viewing will take place Tuesday, October 9, 2018 from 4-7pm at the chapel. Interment will...

John O. White Sr.

John O. White Sr.

Sep 30, 2018

John O. White Sr. entered into his eternal rest on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Concordia Transitional Care and Rehabilitation in Suffolk, VA. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12pm Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Shiloh Baptist Church, Windsor, VA. Viewing will take place Friday, October 5, 2018 from 4-7pm at the chapel. Interment will be in the...

Gregory Lorenzo Diggs

Gregory Lorenzo Diggs

Sep 16, 2018

On Sunday September 16, 2018 Gregory Lorenzo Diggs transitioned into eternal rest surrounded by his family and friends at Obici Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 4, 1961 to James and Frances Turner. He was a long time resident of Smithfield, VA until moving to Franklin, VA were he resided until his death. He was known as "Greg, Henry,...