Recent Obituaries
John Milton Shivers
Jan 11, 2017
John Milton Shivers 85, transitioned into heavenly rest in the comfort of his residence on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. He was the son of the late Willie Sr. and Flora Jenkins Shivers, and widower of Ida Ford Shivers after 56 years. Graduating from the 1951 class of Isle of Wight Training School, he was called to the United States Army....
Louise Joseph Bowen
Jan 8, 2017
Louise Bowen departed her earthly life in the early morning of Sunday, January 8, 2017 at the Waverly Healthcare Center, Waverly, VA. She was born in New York City, to the late Hilton and Annie Joseph. She was educated in the New York City Public Schools. Louise was an accomplish "storyteller"! Her animated conversations and her amazing recall of her...
Sharlotte Conrad Bolling
Jan 3, 2017
Sharlotte Jane Conrad Bolling, 69, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday January 3, 2017. She was born in West Virginia to the late Wriller Williams and Benjamin Conrad. She was married to the late Frizell Bolling. She was called "Mom and Grandma" by many because of the love and happiness she showed to anyone she met. She leaves behind...
Martha Charity Shears
Dec 29, 2016
Martha Devine Charity Shears departed this life early Thursday (December 29) morning at Riverside Medical Center in Newport News, Va. She was born July 6, 1931 to the late John Devine & Mable Johns Charity. She was one of 10 children who was born and raised in Spring Grove, Va. She was joined in Holy Matrimony to David T. Shears,...
Linnon E Tynes
Dec 23, 2016
On Friday, December 23, 2016, our Heavenly Father called home the soul of our beloved one Linnon E. Tynes. He peacefully transitioned into the kingdom of Heaven at Autumn Care Nursing Home in Portsmouth, VA. A native of Smithfield, VA, Linnon was born April 25, 1932 in Isle of Wight County to the late John F. Tynes Sr. and Lillian...
David T Shears Sr.
Dec 13, 2016
Surry - Elder David Thomas Shears Sr. entered into eternal rest on December 13, 2016. He was born January 10, 1932. He was employed by the Newport News Shipbuilding for 44 years. He was a member of St. Paul Holiness Church, where he was a Senior Pastor. Elder Shears was preceded in death by his parents, William & Mary Shears,...
Martha Edwards Newby
Nov 30, 2016
The Life of Martha R. Newby Our beloved mother and grandmother Martha R. Edwards Newby was called home to rest on November 30, 2016 at Northampton Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Isle of Wight County, she was born October 27, 1926 to the late Realus Smith and Ellen Edwards. As a young child she went to church religiously...
Dorothy Shivers Chavers
Nov 24, 2016
Dorothy Shivers Chavers entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 24, 2016.She was born on July 27, 1937 to the late David and Pattie Crawley Shivers Sr.She was preceded in death by brothers John Shivers and David Shivers, Jr., Sisters Cleo Hardy and Frances Kea; and cousin Henry Lias.She graduated from Isle of Wight Training School and began her career...
Earnestine Giles Delk
Nov 24, 2016
Earnestine Giles Delk was called from labor to reward and entered into her father's kingdom on November 24, 2016. God sent his death angel to pick one of his most precious flowers. Earnestine was born to the late Willie & Cora Giles on August 27, 1934 in Nansemond county. She began her Christian life at Macedonia A.M.E Church in Carrollton,...
Blair A Taylor
Nov 16, 2016
Blair A. Taylor, age 40, transitioned into his eternal rest on November 16, 2016 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12pm Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016 at Main Street Baptist Church. Viewing will be held Tuesday from 4-7pm at the chapelA Celebration of Life Service will be held 12pm Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016 at...
Roger A Morton
Nov 14, 2016
On November 14, 2016, God saw fit to open the gates of Heaven to allow our beloved Roger to ride on in. His siblings Ruby, Elaine, Carolyn, and Randall met him with open arms to greet him while his oldest boy Marvin was standing in the balance planning their next fishing trip, however, they had to wait in line because...
Virginia Bailey Walker
Nov 4, 2016
Virginia Bailey Walker, a native of Smithfield, Va, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016. She was born to the late Joseph A. Bailey and Kathrin M. Bailey on April 12, 1931. Virginia is survived by her husband James E. Walker (married 64 years), daughter; Shannye W. Carroll, son; James E Walker Jr. (Monica), grandchildren; Bryce, Alecia, Courtney, Bailey and...
Rev. P.D. Wells Jr.
Nov 2, 2016
Reverend P. D. Wells Jr., affectionately known as "PeterBoy," entered from labor to reward on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. He was born August 29, 1934 in Smithfield, VA to the late Deacon P.D. Wells, Sr. and Sarah Bradby Wells. Reverend Wells was educated in the public schools of Isle of Wight County at the Isle of Wight Training School. In...
James A Williams
Oct 29, 2016
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, November 4, 2016, 10:00 am at Cypress Baptist Church, Surry, Va. Viewing will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2016 from 4pm - 7pm at the chapel. Interment will be in the Albert G. Horton Jr. Veterans Memorial cemetery, Suffolk, Va. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date November...
Barbara Baker- Cotten
Oct 27, 2016
Mrs. Barbara Arlece Baker-Cotten, 65, the daughter of William Harrison Baker and Scenia Edith Baker (Wheeler), of Elberon, Virginia, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 27th, 2016. She was born on October 9th, 1951 in Nansemond County and raised in Smithfield Virginia where she attended Westside Elementary and Smithfield High School. Barbara sought a better life and headed north...
Johnny Wells Jr.
Oct 27, 2016
Johnny Wells Jr, 74, passed away on October 27, 2016, surrounded by his family. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 52 years, Shirley V Wells, 5 children; Christopher Wells, Everett Wells (Tammy), Johnny Wells III, Derek Wells, and NeKae Banks (Paul), 10 grandchildren, 2 sisters, and 1 brother. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on...
Barbara D. King-Thorpe
Oct 15, 2016
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, October 21, 2016, 11am at Shivers Funeral Chapel, Smithfield, Va. Viewing will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2016 from 4pm - 7pm at the chapel. Interment will be in the Mt. Moriah cemetery, Surry, Va. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date October 21, 2016
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Rev. Prophet Spincil Lee Goodwin
Oct 10, 2016
On Monday, October 10, 2016 God saw fit to call home one of His angels. Reverend Prophet Spincil L. Goodwin was born to the late Pearl and Dean Goodwin of Smithfield, VA. Reverend Prophet Goodwin was the founding pastor of Prayer Mission Baptist Church in Smithfield, VA for 34 years. He worked for the Army Corps of Engineers for 30...
Dorothy Thomas Delk
Oct 9, 2016
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, October 14, 2016, 12:00 pm at Little Zion Baptist Church, Smithfield, Va. Viewing will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2016 from 4pm - 7pm at the chapel. Interment will be in the Tynes cemetery, Smithfield, Va. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date October 14, 2016
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Lucy Blunt Jordan
Oct 8, 2016
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2016, 1:00 pm at Christian Home Baptist Church, Windsor, Va. Viewing will be held on Friday, October 14, 2016 from 4pm - 7pm with a Wake service from 6pm - 7pm at the chapel. Interment will be in the Christian Home Baptist Church cemetery, Windsor, Va. Professional services...
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