Recent Obituaries
Elizabeth McCoy Pittman
Aug 27, 2016
Elizabeth McCoy Pittman, 96 died August 27,2016 in the Autumn Care Nursing Home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, September 2, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at New Jones Grove Baptist Church 15090 Woodland Drive, Windsor. Viewing will be held on Thursday, September 1 from 4-7 pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral...
Shirley Brodie Eley
Aug 25, 2016
Shirley Jean Brodie Eley, 76, of Firetower Road, Zuni, Va. transitioned from labor to reward on Thursday, August 25, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Thomas E. Brodie and Mary Madgelene Chapman Brodie. Jean was a member of Chapel Grove United Church of Christ in Windsor, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband; John Eley and...
Christopher T Parker
Aug 16, 2016
The Lord is my shepherd and I shall not want. On Tuesday, August 16, 2016, the Lord called our dear brother and uncle Christopher Tyrone Parker to his heavenly home. Chris was born on April 15, 1962 to the late Sarah T. and Eddie M. Parker Sr. He was the youngest of 11 children and attended Westside Elementary School and...
Thelma L Mahmound
Aug 10, 2016
A graveside service will be held 11am Monday, August 15, 2016 in the Church of God cemetery, Zuni, Va. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral ChapelBurial Date August 15, 2016
A graveside service will be held 11am Monday, August 15, 2016 in the Church of God cemetery, Zuni, Va. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.
Deborah Joyner Reid
Aug 6, 2016
One the evening of Saturday, August 6, 2016, Deborah Joyner Reid went home to be with the Lord. She was born to Junious and Frances Joyner on June 10, 1940. She was married to the late Emmett B. Reid.
She is predeceased by brother Julius H. Joyner and sister Blynder Grant. She leaves to cherish her memory two sons; Emmit...
Gary L Cooper
Aug 6, 2016
Gary Leon Cooper, 57, passed away August 6, 2016 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. He was born on Oct. 30, 1958 to the late John Sr., and Virta Picott Cooper. For several years Gray worked at the Smithfield Packing Company. Gary was a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and you could always look to him for the latest...
Carolyn D Hunter Jones
Jul 31, 2016
On Sunday afternoon, July 31, 2016, Carolyn Diane Hunter departed this life at Louise Obici Hospital surrounded by her family. Mrs. Hunter was born February 14, 1948 to the late Johnnie & Mae Jones of Franklin, Va. She was a graduate of Hayden High School class of '67. Upon graduation she moved to New York and was employed by Chemical...
Ruby L Ruffin Ricks
Jul 28, 2016
As the last grains of sand flowed from the hour glass of time, it brought to a close the life of my wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend. Ruby Lee Ruffin died on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Maryview Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia. Ruby was born on April 11, 1936 in Sussex County, Virginia to the...
Andrew L Cypress
Jul 13, 2016
Mr. Andrew L. Cypress, 76, of Smithfield, Va. entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his mother; Louis Joyner and brother; Linwood Cypress. He is survived by 2 daughters; Veronica Davis of Hampton, Va. and Angela (Earl) Saunders of Newport News, Va and 1 son; Andrew Lee Davis of Hampton,...
Edmonia Johnson Claiborne
Jul 9, 2016
Early Saturday morning, July 9, 2016, God called our beloved Edmonia C. Johnson from her early labor to her heavenly reward. Edmonia was born November 16, 1925 in Nansemond County to the late Sara Jane and William Claiborne. She was a devoted home maker. She loved and took pride in caring for her family and many times she extended that...
Martha L Allmond Liggins
Jul 2, 2016
Martha Louise Liggins Allmond, 84, was peacefully called home to be with the Lord on July 2, 2016. She was born on February 22, 1932 to the late Paul O. Liggins and Laura Batten both of Isle of Wight County Virginia. She passed quietly during her sleep at the family home in Windsor, Virginia. Martha was preceded in death by...
Andrew J Hall
Jun 29, 2016
Andrew Jackson Hall, Zuni, VA was called home suddenly on June 29, 2016. He was born on February 2, 1943 to the late Jasper Hall and Lizzie Butler Hall. Mr. Hall was a reserved person who enjoyed the simple things in life including watching TV, sitting with friends, and taking short walks. He leaves to cherish memories a brother, Robert...
Decatur Crocker Sr.
Jun 27, 2016
On June 25, 2016, our beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather departed this earthly life to find eternal rest with our Heavenly Father. Decatur Crocker Sr. was born on December 31, 1945 to the late Willie Sr., and Bertha Cofer Crocker. He was a member of Brown's A.M.E. Church. Decatur graduated from the Isle of Wight Training School in Smithfield,...
Walter H Chapman Sr.
Jun 4, 2016
Walter H. Chapman Sr., 70, received his angel wings on Saturday June 4, 2016. He was born on December 21, 1945 to the late Booker T. and Clara Chapman in Chuckatuck, Va. He is survived by his wife, Frances M. Chapman, his sons, Derek, Devon, Andrew, Walter Jr., and Devin. He is also survived by his sisters, Regina, Sarah, and...
Rev. James H Johnson
May 31, 2016
Shortly after Christmas in 1923, Rev. James Henry Johnson was born on Wednesday, January 2nd1924. His loving and devoted father and mother were the late Christopher Columbus Alasta and Anne Edell Johnson of Carrollton, Virginia. James was the last of 11 children, which includes 3 girls, Virginia, Irene and Anna, and 8 boys, Sidney, Al Catrous, Joe Bell, Eddie, King,...
Willie W Newby
May 21, 2016
Mr. Willie Newby, 62, of Suffolk, VA. entered eternal rest on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation - Nansemond Point in Suffolk, VA. A Celebration of Life service will be held 12pm on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Shivers Funeral Chapel Smithfield, VA. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date May 26, 2016
A Celebration of...
Michael R Wellons
May 7, 2016
On May 7, 2016 one of God's angels was sent to Smithfield, Virginia and peacefully escorted Michael Ray Wellons to his heavenly home. Michael Ray Wellons was born December 11, 1957 to the late Herman Lee Wellons Sr. and Martha Elizabeth Hill Wellons. Michael is a graduate of Windsor High School. "Boss Hogg" as he was affectionately known, was the...
Michael A Gray
May 3, 2016
Michael Anthony Gray was born on November 14, 1958 at Louise Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Virginia. He joined his Heavenly father Tuesday, May 3, 2016 after a short illness at the same place he began his earthly journey; Louise Obici Hospital. He was the youngest child born to the late Isaiah and Beatrice Gray of Wakefield. To his family and...
Ernestine Batten
May 1, 2016
Early Sunday morning, May 1, 2016, God called from earthly labor to heavenly reward our beloved Ernestine Batten. Ernestine was born July 25, 1944 in Isle of Wight County to the late Sallie Bailey and Earnest Batten. She was educated in the Isle of Wight school system and at a young age moved to Baltimore, Maryland. While in Maryland, she...
Peggy L Tynes Birchette
Apr 22, 2016
OnApril 22, 2016, Peggy (Juicy) Loretta Birchette Tynes, 64 took wings to be with our Heavenly Father. She was the loving daughter to the late Joe Louis and Dolly Davis Birchette. Peggy attended Isle of Wight Public Schools and worked at Gwaltney Meat Packing Plant as well as nursing attendant for years. Her home began in the town of the...
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