Recent Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

Apr 21, 2018

Bennie Frank Holliman entered into his eternal rest on Saturday April 21, 2018 at his residence. A Celebration Of Life Service will be held 11:00am Wednesday April 25, 2108 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. viewing will take place Tuesday April 24, 2018 from 4-7pm at the chapel. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date April 25, 2018

Bennie Frank Holliman entered...

Apr 7, 2018

Brenda Joyce Willis, 68, passed peacefully from this life on the evening of April 7th 2018 after a gradual decline in health surrounded and supported by her loving family and friends. Brenda was born on June 19, 1949 in Isle of Wight County to the late Julia Mae Wynn and William Ford. She was baptized at an early age and...

Mar 31, 2018

When I've gone the last mile of the way.

On Saturday, March 31, 2018 our husband , brother and uncle transitioned to be with his father.Robert Cornelius Wrenn was born November 13, 1938 to the late Wesley C and Vivian Roberts Wrenn.

As a child he joined EmmanuelBaptist Church where he remained, becoming a Trustee and attending faithfully until his...

Mar 24, 2018

Mar 20, 2018

On Tuesday, March 20, 2018 our hearts were made low by the passing of Rebbie M. Artis of Hiram Davis Medical Center Petersburg, Va. Rebbie was born to the late Lonnie T. Artis and Clarine Lewter Artis on August 11, 1952. She was baptized at the age of 12 and joined Antioch Christian Church and later joined Faith Temple Church....

Mar 19, 2018

Tonya Marchell Brown 47, of Suffolk, Va., transitioned to be with the Lord on March 19, 2018 in her home while asleep.

She was born on March 15, 1971 to the late James Lee and Betty Jean Goodwin. She was proceeded in death by her aunts Rosa Mae Taliferro and Geraldine W. Crocker and uncles Alexander Warren and John H....

Mar 14, 2018

Barbara Judkins Bailey entered into her eternal rest on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at her residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00am Monday, March 19, 2018 at Shivers Funeral Chapel Smithfield, VA. Viewing will be from 2-5pm Sunday, March 18, 2018 at the chapel. Internment will be in the Church of God cemetery Zuni, Va. Professional services...

Mar 14, 2018

Herbert Nelson Rawls Jr. was born on November 19, 1945 to the late Herbert Nelson Rawls Sr. and the late Cora Tremel Rawls, in Isle of Wight County, VA. He was raised in Carrsville, VA and was the oldest of seven siblings. Later in life, Herbert battled chronic respiratory illness Yet, as many knew and witnessed, Herbert was indeed a...

Mar 8, 2018

Wilhelmina Edwards was an only child born to Virginia residents Captain Payton Edwards and Nanny Anna Weaver in Buffalo, New York on September 14, 1927.She was raised in Newark, New Jersey, where she took vocal instruction classes and was encouraged by her voice coach to sing opera.After studying in New York, she began singing at various concerts including the NJ...

Mar 7, 2018

Christopher Lee Bailey transitioned into heavenly rest in the comfort of his residence on Wednesday, March 07, 2018.

Chris as he was affectionately known was born May 08, 1990 to Lois Bailey and Anthony Eley.Chris was employed briefly at Mastercorp Resorts in Williamsburg, Va.Chris heart was in the profession of cosmetology.He enjoyed beautifying others with his unique "slayzed" hair designs.Chris...

Feb 28, 2018

Clem Illinois Batten, 87, of Smithfield, VA, slipped away peacefully at Sentara Obici Hospital Suffolk, Virginia with family by his side on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. He was born November 9, 1930 to the late Clem C. and Agnes (Newby) Batten. Clem served in the U. S. Army. He retired from Newport News Shipbuilding as a Riggers Supervisor with over...

Feb 24, 2018

Willie R. Stringfield entered into his eternal rest on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk, Va. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00am Friday, March 2, 2018 at Shivers Funeral Chapel, Smithfield, Va. Viewing will be held from 4-7pm on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at the Chapel. Interment will be in the Morning Star Baptist...

Feb 15, 2018

Leevas Joyner, our father, family member and friend departed this life on Thursday, February 15, 2018 after a valiantly fought battle with on-going health issues. Leevass, the son of Elsie Joyner and Clarence Walker, was born July 4, 1926 in Isle of Wight County. He was raised by his Grandmother, Mary Reid. He spoke lovingly of her throughout his life...

Feb 13, 2018

Brian Demetrius Clarke Sr., 45 of Smithfield, Va was called into eternal rest earlyTuesdaymorning, February 13, 2018. Brian was a high spirited but outspoken man who touched the hearts of anyone he came into path with. You had to know him to love him. Brian was born on December 25, 1972 in Suffolk Va, the third child of five to...

Feb 5, 2018

Anna Doris Brown passed away peacefully on February 5, 2018 at her home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. As a lifelong resident of Smithfield, Va., she made invaluable contributions to the community, including 46 years of service dedicated to Isle of Wight County School System.



Left behind to cherish memories of Anna are her four children: Larry...

Feb 1, 2018

Lilton Liggins, Jr. answered the Master's call and transformed from labor to reward on Thursday, February 1, 2018. He was native of Isle of Wight County, Virginia. The second oldest son of four children, he was born on June 15, 1962 to Lilton Liggins, Sr. and Udessa B. Liggins. He was a member of New Community Baptist Church, Virginia Beach,...