Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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,...

Clifton F. Edwards

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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William J. Delk

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

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

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,...