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Charles A. Brown

Charles A. Brown

Mar 30, 2015

Charles A. Brown Sr., 66, was born December 23, 1948, in Windsor, VA to the late James and Sarah Brown. He was called home on March 30, 2015 at the Coliseum Park Convalescent Home in Hampton, VA. Charles is survived by four children, Tito Batten, Charles Brown Jr., Renita Johnson, and La'Shandra Livermon; four sisters, Sharon Revell, Antoinette Brookins (James),...

Lenora C. Stokes

Lenora C. Stokes

Mar 14, 2015

Lenora Alice Chapman Stokes transitioned from earth to glory on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 9:45 am at Sentara Nursing Center in Portsmouth, VA. Her life's journey of 93-years began on August 13, 1921 in Isle of Wight County, VA. She was the third child and second daughter of six children born to the late Lonnie Chapman and the late...

Alease J. Warren

Alease J. Warren

Mar 13, 2015

West Virginia Alease Jacqueline Warren, 94, of 208 Zando Street Williamson, West Virginia departed this life on Friday, March 13, 2015. Alease retired from Williamson Memorial Hospital at the age of 79 in which she then lead a life of leisure that included shopping and travelling . Alease was preceded in death by her father, Booker Crockett and her mother...

Latoya N. Winnegan Williams

Latoya N. Winnegan Williams

Feb 27, 2015

Smithfield: Latoya Nakeita Winnegan, born March 24, 1979, entered into eternal rest on February 27, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was 35 years old. Latoya, lovingly known as "Boo-Boo", was a 1997 graduate of Surry County High School. She went on to further her education in the field of phlebotomy and nursing. She also worked as a receptionist...

Kenith L. Booker

Kenith L. Booker

Feb 24, 2015

Hampton Kenith L. Booker, 57, passed away Feb. 24, 2015. A Memorial Service will be held Sat. March 07, 2015 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Burial will be private.Burial Date March 7, 2015

Clinton E. Hardy Sr.

Clinton E. Hardy Sr.

Feb 24, 2015

Smithfield - Clinton E. Hardy, Sr., 82, went home to be with the Lord on February 24, 2015, after a long battle of illnesses. Clinton was preceded in death by his mother, Irene Hardy, two brothers, William Watkins and Joseph Hardy, two sisters, Marie Hardy Ford Johnson and Laura Hardy Wise, his wife, Amie Bernice (Bea) Hardy and one grandchild,...

Charles E. Boyce

Charles E. Boyce

Feb 11, 2015

Charles E. Boyce, 64, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA. He was born October 9, 1950 to the late James E. Boyce and Ruth Boyce Clayton. God our creator determines our status in life and he designs the path we must travel. Charles had several challenges in life but possessed the will...

Ricky L. Brown

Ricky L. Brown

Feb 10, 2015

Smithfield Ricky Lavolia Brown of Smithfield, VA went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Ricky was the oldest of six children, born on September 10, 1953 to the late William Benjamin and Theresa Purdy Brown. Also, Ricky was the grandson of the late Lorraine Tucker Purdy. As a child he was raised in Brown's AME...

Thomas J. Brunson

Thomas J. Brunson

Feb 6, 2015

Thomas J. Brunson Jr., 57, passed away Feb. 6, 2015. He was born June 20, 1957. A Wake service was held Thursday Feb. 12, 2015 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Burial Date February 12, 2015

Eugene Robertson

Eugene Robertson

Feb 6, 2015

Vallejo, California

Eugene Robertson was born March 5, 1953 to the late Thomas Robertson Sr. and Blanche Harris Robertson. Affectionately known as "Nickey" Eugene was the youngest amongst eight. "Nickey" grew up in Smithfield, Virginia with a strong work ethics and a love for enjoying life. He played football for Smithfield High School which inspired his dedication for the...

Viola E. Winfield

Viola E. Winfield

Jan 28, 2015

On Wednesday, January 28, 2015, Viola Edler Winfield, known to her loving family as "Vie", entered into eternal rest. She was born in Surry, Virginia on July 21, 1942, to the late James Alandis Edler and Margaret Spratley Edler. She was preceded in death by her son, Charles Joseph Winfield, her husband, Joseph Klesmus Winfield, M.D. and one sister Jeanette...

Florinda Bailey Tynes

Florinda Bailey Tynes

Jan 25, 2015

Florinda was the first child born to the late Hilda King and Percy Bailey Sr. on September 15, 1932 in Carrollton, VA. She graduated from Isle of Wight Training School class of 1954. Through the years she worked at Luters Georgia Pacific where she met her husband James L. Tynes and on July 5, 1958 they married in holy matrimony...

James 'Bud' Colbert

James 'Bud' Colbert

Jan 18, 2015

James "Bud" Colbert, Sr. ,62, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Sunday, January 18,2015. He was greeted at Heaven's Gate by his father and mother, Benjamin Colbert, Sr. and Elizabeth Blow; his brother, Benjamin "Peter" Colbert and his sister, Lena Warren. He leaves behind a host of family and friends to celebrate his life. His wife of...

Linda Warren

Linda Warren

Jan 16, 2015

Our heavenly Father called Linda "Big Red" Maxine Warren into eternal rest at the age of 51 in Ithaca, New York on January 16, 2015. Linda is survived by her former husband Nathaniel Pittman; children: Keisha Warren, Alonzo Warren, Tyesha Warren, Lisa Tymeka Warren, Nicole Warren, Curtis Barkim Warren, and Tarcinna Pittman, in addition 23 grand children, and 2 great...

Regina D. Gray

Regina D. Gray

Jan 14, 2015

Regina Denise Gray , 53, was a fun, loveable and outgoing person who was born November 01, 1961 to the late George Hardy Gray and Jonnie Gray to Surry, Va. She was called to heaven on Wednesday January 14, 2015 in Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Va. Regina attended Surry County Public Schools. After graduation she went on to further...

Doretha A. Johnson-Davis

Doretha A. Johnson-Davis

Jan 11, 2015

Doretha Ann Johnson entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 11, 2015. She was born in Suffolk, VA on May 10, 1967, to Loretta Johnson and Adam Birt, Jr. Doretha attended Smithfield High School and graduated in June 1985. After graduation, she attended Norfolk State University where she majored in Business Management. For several years, Doretha was employed by Smithfield...

Evelyn Harris

Evelyn Harris

Jan 11, 2015

Evelyn (Patty) Harris of Smithfield, Virginia went home to be with the lord on Sunday, January 11, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents Malachi, Sr. and Irene Jordan, her brothers Malachi, Jr. and Wilbert T Jordan, Sr. Patty accepted Christ at an early age and joined Friendship C.O.G.I.C. where she served in the choir and on the...

Marvin L. Pretlow Sr.

Marvin L. Pretlow Sr.

Jan 1, 2015

On January 1, 2015, Our Heavenly Father called home our beloved Marvin Lonell Pretlow, Sr., to join Him in his Heavenly home. Marvin was born on October 10, 1956 in Surry County, VA. He was an avid cook, gardener, and personal chef to his family on many special occasions, fisherman, and car repairmen. Marvin was indeed a jack-of-all-trades. Often times...

Rev. Sheila M Uzzle

Rev. Sheila M Uzzle

Dec 19, 2014

Windsor On Friday, December 19, 2014 God peacefully called to rest our loved one, Rev. Sheila Laverne Mack Uzzle. She was born to the late Samuel Owens and Vera Mack in Newport News, Virginia. She was married to the late William E. Uzzle. She leaves to cherish her loving memory two daughters, Sherry Ashburn (Tyrell); Wendy Walton (Tony), both of...

Celestine W. Bailey

Celestine W. Bailey

Dec 6, 2014

Celestine W. Bailey Known as Celes to some and Tine to others, departed this life, Saturday, December 6, 2014 at her residence in Newport News, VA. She was the daughter of the late George M. and Carrie D. Warren. Celes was precede in death by her husband, Walter L. Bailey, son, Stewart L. Bailey; granddaughter, Dan'yell T. Bailey. Celes...

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