Recent Obituaries
Eric S. Warren Sr.
Oct 24, 2015
On Saturday, October 24, 2015, surrounded by his loving family and friends, Eric "Sam" Sylvester Warren Sr., entered into eternal rest. He was a native of Isle of Wight County and the son of the late George Sr. and Carrie Diggs Warren. He was preceded in death by four brothers and seven sisters. He attended Isle of Wight County Public...
Hobert E. Graves
Oct 20, 2015
Smithfield Sunrise October 31, 1951
Sunset October 20, 2015
Hobert Earl Graves, 63, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at the Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. He was a native of Suffolk, VA and graduate of John Yates High School Class of '72. He was employed at Gwaltney of Smithfield for 34 years. His hobbies and...
Arlene Langhorne
Oct 17, 2015
Surry Arlene Langhorne joined her heavenly father on Saturday, October 17, 2015. She was born in Wakefield, VA on November 30, 1943 to the late Daniel and Lois Stringfield. Arlene graduated from L.P. Jackson High School in 1962. She was united in marriage to the late Pernell Langhorne, Sr. From this union there were 5 children. She was preceded in...
Shericka Nicole Henley
Oct 14, 2015
A Celebration of Life
for
Petty Officer Shericka Nicole Henley
As she endured pain to the end of her life's journey here on earth, on Wednesday evening, October 14, 2015 at 10:14pm, God in his infinite wisdom called home to her reward and eternal rest our beloved, Petty Officer Shericka Nicole Henley, age 31. She was born...
Jackson B. Cumbo Sr.
Oct 4, 2015
The Life and Legend of Jackson B. Cumbo, Sr. The life and legend of a great man, husband, father and friend existed in Jackson B. Cumbo, Sr. Jackson B. Cumbo, Sr. also known as "Butch" was born to the late Venus Thernot Cumbo Spruill and Elmer Majette on November 14, 1944 in an area known as Rich Square, North Carolina....
Bernice J. Jenkins
Oct 3, 2015
Smithfield Bernice Johnson Jenkins, 86, passed away on Oct. 03, 2015 in her residence. A Funeral Service will be held 11am Friday, Oct. 9, 2015 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Viewing Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015 from 4-7pm at the chapel. Interment will be in the Baptist Memorial Cemetery.Burial Date October 9, 2015
A Funeral Service will be held 11am Friday, Oct. 9,...
Ervin N. Clarke Sr.
Oct 3, 2015
Smithfield Ervin Nathaniel Clarke Sr. 68 of Smithfield,VA was called into eternal rest on early Saturday morning October 3, 2015 after a 13 year courageous battle with cancer. Ervin was a quiet but strong man who fought with diligence and in silence an illness that stop many in their tracks. Ervin was born on July 10, 1947 in Isle of...
Aston D. Howard Watkins
Oct 2, 2015
Smithfield: Aston Denise Watkins Howard departed from earthly cares of life to eternal rest on Friday morning, October 2, 2015 at Sentara Obici Hospital Suffolk, VA. Denise was born on October 7, 1953 here in Isle of Wight County to the late Lelia Aston Clarke Watkins and Charles Bernard Watkins. She graduates from Smithfield High School in 1971 and attended...
Sylvia L. Vangorder
Sep 29, 2015
Windsor Sylvia L. Vangorder joined Heavens Choir on Sept. 29, 2015. She is survived by her husband David; daughters Sherry Briggs, Brenda Englebrecht and Megan Shealy; her sons Donald Ford and Gene Payne; brothers James O. and Thomas Morris ; 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A memorial Service will be held 12pm Sat. Oct. 10, 2015 at Providence Cemetery,...
Lelia A. Watkins Clarke
Sep 24, 2015
Smithfield Lelia Aston Clarke Watkins, 87, passed away September 24, 2015 in her residence. She was born on August 28, 1928. A Funeral Service will be held 12pm Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Viewing will be held Monday, September 28, 2015 at the chapel.Burial Date September 29, 2015
A Funeral Service will be held 12pm Tuesday, September 29,...
Travis D. Brown
Sep 19, 2015
Portsmouth Travis D. Brown, 32, passed away September 19, 2015 at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital. He was born on Dec. 21, 1982 to Gennie Brown and Yolanda Kea Brown. He is the father of four beautiful children. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12pm Friday September 25, 2015 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Viewing will be held Thursday, Sept....
Ashton R. Gatewood Jr.
Sep 17, 2015
On September 17, 2015, as the last grain of sand flowed from the hour glass, it brought to a close the light of a loving and devoted husband, a caring and supportive father, grandfather, brother and friend Ashton Randolph Gatewood, Jr. at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia. Ashton was born on July 26, 1952 in Isle of...
Iris O. Jarrett
Sep 6, 2015
Iris Odessa Jarrett was called home on September 6, 2015 at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA; she was 72 years old. Iris was born on October 11,1942 in Isle of Wight County Virginia to the late Wesley and Eliza Robinson Wiggins. She attended Isle of Wight Training School and later entered the workforce to care for her family. Iris...
Willie R. Bailey
Sep 6, 2015
Newport News Willie R. Bailey, 52, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 06, 2015. He was the loving husband of Linda Bailey and son of Shirley Bailey and the late Willie L. Bailey Sr. A funeral service will be held 11am Friday, Sept. 11, 2015 at Church of Jesus Christ of Ladder-Day Saints in Hampton. Viewing Thursday Sept. 10, 2015 from...
Vivian S. Stith
Sep 2, 2015
Suffolk: Vivian Savage Stith was called home on September 2, 2015. She retired from the City of Newport News, and was a member of New Bethany United Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, James Stith; one son, Derek Stith(Tiffany), two granddaughters, JaCaia Ellis & Kayla Holston; six sisters, Jean Uzzle, Ardith Addison, Glen Jenkins,...
Osceola L. Booker Jr.
Aug 31, 2015
Osceola Lawrence Booker, Jr, was called home by the angels August 31, 2015. He was the son of the late Osceola L. Booker, Sr. and Corrine Booker. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a graduate of Windsor High. Osceola "Jr" is survived by daughters Natalie and Jasmine Booker, sons DeJuan Uzzle (Valeria) and Demetrius Clay,sisters Bonita Booker...
Violet L Williams Warren
Aug 28, 2015
On August 28, 2015
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be So he put his arms around you and whispered Come With Me.' With tearful eyes we watched you, slowly fade away, Although we loved you dearly, we would not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our...
Eddie T. Banks
Aug 27, 2015
On Thursday, August 27, 2015, Eddie Thomas Banks passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family at his bedside. He was the first born to the late William and Kathleen Banks of Southampton County on September 5, 1944, He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Elizabeth Ricks. He attended Hayden High School in Franklin, Virginia. He...
Steven L. Smith
Aug 21, 2015
Steven Lewis Smith was born October 18th 1955 and on Friday August 21st 2015 he went home to be with the Lord. He was the Second Son of William L and Ora L Smith (both now deceased) and he was the Loving Husband of Veda A. Smith who enjoyed 21 years of a happy marriage with him. Steve was a...
Annette D. Hamlin
Aug 5, 2015
Smithfield On Wednesday, August 5, 2015, God dispersed His angels to Sentara Obici Hospital to receive His daughter Annette Denise Hamlin to enter into her eternal rest. Annette was born October 13, 1962 to Edward & Bessie Williams Hamlin Sr. She graduated from Smithfield High School. She was employed several years at Smithfield Ham Company. To relax her mind you...
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