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Virgie Ellen Jones

Virgie Ellen Jones

Dec 3, 2017

Virgie Ellen Jones passed from this life on Sunday, December 3, 2017 in Consulate Health Care, Windsor, Virginia. A Service of Memory will be held12pm Saturday, December 9, 2017at the Main Street Baptist Church, Smithfield, Va. Professional services have be entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel, Smithfield, VABurial Date December 9, 2017

A Service of Memory will be held12pm Saturday, December 9,...

Elder Earnest R. Hardy Sr.

Elder Earnest R. Hardy Sr.

Nov 17, 2017

Elder Earnest Roosevelt Hardy, Sr., 67, of Surry, VA, entered eternal rest on Friday, November 17, 2017, at Riverside Rehabilitation Institution in Newport News, VA. Born on September 27, 1950, Elder Hardy was the youngest of 13 children born to the late Rev. Debris and Carrie Hardy of Surry, VA. He was known as "Turkey" and "Turk" to many of...

Cha'Mariyah Nichole Durham

Cha'Mariyah Nichole Durham

Nov 17, 2017

On Friday, November 17, 2017 at 11:20 pm, after 41 days in children's hospital of the Kings Daughters; God called to rest a special little angel. Cha'Mariyah Nichole Durham passed beyond the rainbow and went peacefully home. She was born January 5, 2008 at Norfolk General Hospital to Ms. ShaIngrid Durham. Chamariyah was a faithful member of Little Zion Baptist...

Raymond L. Haskins

Raymond L. Haskins

Nov 5, 2017

Raymond Lewis Haskins, better known as "Fox", was called from labor to reward and entered into his father's kingdom at Sentara Louise Obici Memorial Hospital on Sunday, November 5, 2017. Raymond was born to the late Nelson Lewis and Ida Butts Haskins on September 7, 1954. He joined Brown's A.M.E. Church and dedicated his life to Christ at an early...

Amber Rae Holloway

Amber Rae Holloway

Nov 4, 2017

Heaven's AMBER ALERTA beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, cousin, friend and most recently new mother, Miss Amber Rae Holloway, 24, affectionately known as "Queen Bee," "Bee Bee," "Big A" and "Snacks" of Surry, VA transitioned to heaven on Saturday, November 4, 2017. Amber was born to Annie Pretlow Holloway and William Henry Holloway, Jr. on January 17, 1993 in Newport News,...

Shirlie Atkins

Shirlie Atkins

Nov 1, 2017

Shirlie Atkins, 69, of Smithfield, VA entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, VA. He was born April 14, 1948 to the late Pleasant Holmes and Cora Lee Atkins. He served two years in the United States Marine Corps. Once honorably discharged from the Marines, he became employed with...

Kiyan A. Spears

Kiyan A. Spears

Oct 27, 2017

Master Kiyan Amare Spears, departed this life on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the innocent age of 2 years old. He was born September 18, 2015 to Pinya-RaeStarr and Dehkwan T. Spears.Kiyan was a loveable child that enjoyed music and dancing which made others laugh and enjoy his presence. Learning his name, numbers and alphabets was a new experience of...

Pecolia Spratley Daye

Pecolia Spratley Daye

Oct 25, 2017

Pecolia "Penny"Emma Spratley Daye, 79, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 in Windsor, Virginia. Born on April 8, 1938, in Smithfield, Virginia, she was the daughter of Robert and Georgetta Spratley. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, and attended Columbia School of Law pursuing a law degree. She was employed at Columbia University, and worked...

Rydell L. Seaborn Sr.

Rydell L. Seaborn Sr.

Oct 22, 2017

On October 22, 2017 Rydell Seaborn Sr. was called home to the be with Lord. Rydell was born to the late Abraham Seaborn Sr. and Doris Shivers Seaborn on April 4, 1962. He was preceeded in death by his sister Ramona Seaborn. He leaves to cherish his memory 1 son; Rydell Seaborn Jr., three siblings; Jacqueline Seaborn, Abraham Seaborne Jr.(Angela)...

Otis L. Jarrett

Otis L. Jarrett

Oct 6, 2017

Otis Linward Jarrett, 72, of Williamsburg, VA, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2017. He was born the last of nine children on June 13, 1945, to the late Plummer Jarrett and Dollie Jarrett Greene. Otis began his adult life serving in the United States Army for two years. After an honorable discharge from the Army, he moved forward to...

Willie L Hill

Willie L Hill

Oct 5, 2017

The Life of Deacon Willie Lee Hill

Willie Lee Hill, age 69, transitioned to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 1:24 p.m.He was born to the late James Hill and late Bernice Scott Hill on March 6, 1948. He was a 1967 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School.Willie retired early from Norfolk Naval Air Station...

Carrie Ford Bailey

Carrie Ford Bailey

Oct 2, 2017

Early Monday morning, October 2, 2017, our heavenly Father looked down and saw one of his children had grown tired in her earthly journey and called her home. 

Carrie F. Bailey was born November 28, 1923 in Smithfield, VA to the late Henry and Ada Ford. Carrie was educated in Isle of Wight Public School. Carrie accepted Christ in her life...

Elizabeth King Felts

Elizabeth King Felts

Oct 2, 2017

Elizabeth (Lizzy) Felts, 82, of Manhattan New York transitioned from this life to gain her heavenly reward on Monday, October 2, 2017 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law in Smithfield, VA. She was the ninth of ten children born to the late Vandy Stringfield and Cassie King. She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Felts. She...

Winfield E Denson

Winfield E Denson

Sep 29, 2017

Winfield E. Denson, 74, entered into his eternal rest on Friday, September 29, 2017 at his residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00am on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Main Street Baptist Church, Smithfield, Va. Viewing will be from 4-7pm on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at the chapel and one hour prior to the service at the...

John Lee Jr.

John Lee Jr.

Sep 24, 2017

John "Bubba" Lee, Jr. entered his eternal rest on Sunday, September 24, 2017 in his residence. He was born to the late John & Earline Whitehead Lee on February 16, 1951. John Lee retired from the United States Army in 1992 after 20 years of service. He was a faithful Disciple of Solomon's Temple where he served on the Men's...

Regina Shivers Williams

Regina Shivers Williams

Sep 21, 2017

Regina Ann Williams of Smithfield, Va. quietly departed from us on Thursday, September 21, 2017. Regina was born on October 21, 1958 to Mr. and Mrs. Elmo and Annie Shivers.She was a well-known and loving soul who loved the Lord. Regina was preceded in death by her father; Elmo Shivers and brother; Kevin Shivers. To cherish her fondest memories, she...

Michael L Mitchell

Michael L Mitchell

Sep 18, 2017

Michael Lee Mitchell entered into his eternal rest on Monday, September 18, 2017. A graveside memorial service will be held 1:00pm on Friday, September 22, 2017 in the Davis Family cemetery in Ivor, Va. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date September 22, 2017

A graveside memorial service will be held 1:00pm on Friday, September 22, 2017 in the Davis...

Shirley M. Scott

Shirley M. Scott

Sep 17, 2017

Shirley M. Scott transitioned peacefully into eternal rest September 17, 2017 at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, VA. She was born May 9,1962 to the late Alfloyd and Odell Virginia Reid Scott, She attended Isle of Wight County Public Schools and graduated in 1980. She began a career in Radiological Protection Service, as a contractor for Surry Nuclear...

Rev. Sarah C. Hall

Rev. Sarah C. Hall

Sep 16, 2017

REV. SARAH CELESTINE HALL transitioned from this earthly life to be with Christ on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at approximately 12:40 a.m. in Obici Memorial Hospital, Suffolk, VA with family members present. She was the ninth child born to the late Deacon Frank Amos and Eunice Marie Clark Hall and was born on Sunday, February 13, 1955 in Isle of...

Annie Thomas Poulson

Annie Thomas Poulson

Aug 28, 2017

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. John 10:27-28 Annie Vernice Poulson was born on January 16, 1937 to the late Willie and Maebelle Thomas. After a long illness, on August 28,...