Recent Obituaries
Clifton F. Edwards
Sep 14, 2018
Clifton Fairfield Edwards departed his life on Friday, September 14, 2018, in Riverside Hospital; Newport News, VA.Clifton was a native of Isle of Wight County and resided in Windsor, VA. Clifton was the 9th child of ten born to the late Clifton and Minnie Edwards on May 20, 1940. Clifton educated in the Isle of Wight Training School System. He...
Francina D. Burnett-Herron
Sep 8, 2018
Francina Dierdria Burnett-Herron slipped quietly away to be with the Lord at her home in Chesapeake, Virginia, on Saturday, September 8, 2018, at 10.59 P. M."Cina," as she was lovingly called, was born December 13, 1971, in Portsmouth, Virginia. Her parents are Mr. Lawrence and Mrs. Theresa Lott and Mr. Alfonzo and Mrs. Christine Burnett. She was a graduate of...
Gloria Williams Johnson
Sep 2, 2018
Gloria Williams Johnson, 66 entered into her eternal rest on Sunday September 2, 2018 in her home. A Celebration of Life service will be held11:00am Saturday September 8, 2018at Shivers Funeral Chapel Smithfield, VA. Viewing will be held Friday September 7, 2018 from 4-7pm at the chapel. Interment will be in the Christian Home Baptist Church cemetery. Professional services entrusted...
Larry D. Hall
Aug 29, 2018
Larry D. Hall entered into his eternal rest on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Va. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12pm Friday, September 7, 2018 at Shivers Funeral Chapel Smithfield, Va. Viewing will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2018 from 4-7pm at the Chapel. Interment will be private. Professional...
Nathan H. Ferrson
Aug 16, 2018
Nathan H. Ferrson, age 74 of New York, beloved son of the late James Farrison (Ferrson) and Rozena Trippett and the husband of Rosetta Ferrson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 16th2018 at home surrounded by those he loved. Nathan was born on June 28th1944 in the Bronx.
The family moved to Queens, NY and settled in Queens Bridge Housing...
Jacqueline Clarke Hill
Jul 31, 2018
Mrs. Jacqueline Clarke Hill entered into her eternal rest on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at her residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12pm Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Mount Sinai Baptist Church Ivor, Va. Viewing will be held on Friday, August 3, 2018 at Shivers Funeral Chapel from 4-7pm. Interment will be in the Albert G. Horton...
Maggie L. Lias
Jul 30, 2018
Maggie L. Lias entered into her eternal rest on Monday July 30, 2018 at Riverside Regional Medical Center. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11am Saturday August 4, 2018 at Little Zion Baptist Church Smithfield, Va Viewing will take place Friday August 3, 2018 at Shivers Funeral Chapel from 4-7pm. interment will be in the Baptist Cemetery Smithfield,...
Florine Holloman Artis
Jul 26, 2018
The Life of Florine Mable Holloman Artis
"Who can find a virtuous Woman? For her price is far above rubies"Proverbs 31:10 Florine M. Artis (aka. Flo) was born on May 15, 1935 and transitioned into her New Life of Joy and Peace on July 26, 2018, at Riverside Regional Medical Center. Florine was preceded in death by her parents, Edward...
Gary F. Duris
Jul 25, 2018
Mr. Gary Francis Duris entered into his eternal rest on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at his residence. All services are private. Professional services are entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.All services are private. Professional services are entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.
Mary Childs Eley
Jul 14, 2018
Quietly slipped away
Mary Jean Childs Eley born August 1, 1932, touched the hand of master before dawn onSaturday, July 14, 2018 and quietly slipped away. The Life Mary was the eldest of four children born to the late Allen Childs and Helen Buford-Littlejohn in Charleston, West Virginia. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member...
Corliss Diggs
Jul 9, 2018
Ms. Corliss Diggs entered into her eternal rest on Monday, July 9, 2018 at MCV Hospital in Richmond, VA. A Celebration Of Life Service will be held 12pm Saturday July 14, 2018 at Ebenezer Baptist Church Ivor, Va. Viewing will be held Friday July 13, 2018 from 4-7pm at the chapel. Professional services are entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.A Celebration...
Taurean J. Pittman
Jul 9, 2018
Mr. Taurean J. Pittman entered into his eternal rest on Monday, July 9, 2018 at John Randolph Medical Center in Hopewell, VA. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1pm Friday, July 13, 2018 at Main Street Baptist Church Smithfield, VA. Viewing will be held on Thursday, July 12, 2018 from 4-7pm at the chapel. Professional Services entrusted to...
Walter L. Uzzle Jr.
Jul 8, 2018
Walter L. Uzzle Jr. entered into his eternal rest on Sunday July 8, 2018 at his residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12pm Friday July 13, 2018 at Brown's A.M.E. Church Smithfield, VA. Viewing will take place Thursday July 12, 2018 from 4-7pm at the chapel. Professional Services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date July 13, 2018
A...
William J. Delk
Jul 2, 2018
Mr. William J. Delk entered into his eternal rest on Monday, July 2, 2018 at his residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12:00pm Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Sandy Mount Baptist Church, Smithfield, Va. Viewing will be held Friday, July 6, 2018 from 4-7 pm at the chapel and one hour prior to the Celebration of Life...
Shenetta Carter Kelley
Jun 22, 2018
Apostle Shenetta Carter Kelley, also known as "Che Che" entered into eternal rest with herLord and Savior on Friday, June 22, 2018, at Norfolk Sentara Hospital, Norfolk, Virginia.She was born October 12, 1956 to the late Leslie and Frances Ballard Carter Sr. Shenetta, a resident of Smithfield, Virginia and was employed by Isle of Wight County Schools forover 30 years...
Marshall Clarke
Jun 7, 2018
Marshall Clarke, 82 of Smithfield, Virginia departed this life and entered eternal rest on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Waverly Nursing Home and Rehabilitation, Waverly, Virginia. Marshall leaves behind to cherish his memories a devoted and loving nephew and caretaker, Wayne "Tony" Clarke (Tiffany); a son, Craig Stokes (Janet); a brother, Frizelle Clarke (Sarah Ann); a sister, Jacqueline Hill; sister-in-law,...
Gilbert L. Artis
May 29, 2018
Gilbert L. Artis entered into his eternal slumber on Tuesday May 29, 2018 at the Consulate Health Care of Windsor. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1:00pm Saturday June 2, 2018 at Holly Grove A.M. E. Church, Windsor, Va. Viewing will be held Friday, June 1, 2018 from 4-7pm at the chapel. Interment will be in the Holly...
Beatrice R. Jones
May 27, 2018
Beatrice Rebecca Jones entered eternal rest on Sunday, May 27, 2018 in her home surrounded by family. Born August 13, 1935 to the late William Fleetwood and the Late Cora Delk Fleetwood in Isle of Wight County, VA, She received her education at George Tyler High School. After marrying she moved to New York and began her career at Rockland...
Thelma Winslow Hall
May 18, 2018
On Friday May 18, 2018 our beloved Thelma Winslow Hall received her wings and passed on to her Heavenly home. Thelma was born July 15, 1950 in Windsor, VA to the late Roger and Elizabeth Winslow Johnson. She was educated in the Windsor School System. She worked at Gwaltney in Smithfield, VA for over 20 years. She enjoyed going to...
Russell R. Bailey Sr.
May 16, 2018
"God has smiled on me, he has set me free. God has smiled on me, he's been good to me."
Most likely that's what Russell R. Bailey, Sr. was singing May 16, 2018 as he transitioned from his earthly home to his heavenly one. Born March 25, 1937, in Isle of Wight County to the late Mamie Idell and...
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