Recent Obituaries
Moses L. Mercer
May 11, 2017
Moses Mercer entered into his eternal rest on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at his residence surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11am on Friday, May 19, 2017 at Sweet Haven Holy Church of God, Carrollton, Va. Viewing will be from 4-7pm on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in the...
Darlene S. Frances
May 5, 2017
For His own purpose, and in His own way, God came into our family and called home for everlasting rest, our beloved Darlene Shirl Frances. She put her hands in God's hand and crossed over into the "Promise Land" peacefully at Sentara Nursing and Rehab Center at Hampton on Friday, May 5, 2017. She was born to the late Ellen...
Alma Moton Greene
Apr 24, 2017
When God reached down, and collected her soul; she reached up knowing, she had to go, slipping away peacefully, her body remained; one final look back, she smiled! Early Monday morning, April 24, 2017 our heavenly father looked down and saw that one of his children had grown tired in her earthly journey, and called her home. Alma Moton Greene...
Charles A. Carroll III
Apr 22, 2017
Charles Albert Carroll III entered into his eternal rest on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Va. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12pm on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Shivers Funeral Chapel, Smithfield, Va. Viewing will be from 4-7pm on Friday, April 28, 2017 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Interment will be...
Monica L. Towns
Apr 13, 2017
Monica Lavoris Towns was born October 13, 1961, the 6th child born to Rufus and Carol Eley Towns. On April 13, 2017, Monica also known as "Aunt Mean" slept away peacefully to meet her Heavenly Father. She was educated in the Suffolk Public Schools. Her love of children was evident in the many nieces and nephews that she raised over...
Bettie J. White
Apr 9, 2017
Bettie Butler-White, 72, of Hampton, Virginia transitioned to heaven on Sunday, April 9, 2017. Bettie was born in Isle of Wight County and graduated from the Isle of Wight County school system in 1963. She is the daughter of the late Arthur and Bettie Butler. Her sister Daisy Spratley and daughters Letitia Taylor and Sophia White preceded her in death....
Elizabeth Chapman
Apr 4, 2017
Elizabeth Chapman entered into her eternal rest on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at her residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12pm on Monday, April 10, 2017 at Shivers Funeral Chapel, Smithfield, Va. Viewing will be from 1-4pm on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in the Chapman cemetery, Zuni, Va. Professional services...
Carrie I. Coston
Apr 4, 2017
Carrie Isabelle Coston, 80, departed this life on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 in the comfort of her home. She was born December 23, 1936 to the late Ellen Coston Copeland and Raymond Goodwin. She attended the Isle of Wight Training School and was retired from Gwaltney of Smithfield in transportation payroll department. Carrie was very active in the New Bethany...
Reginald O. Nichols
Mar 28, 2017
Reginald O'Neal Nichols, 38, passed away on March 28, 2017 at his home in Clayton, NC. Reginald was born on August 1, 1978 to Valerie Nichols Coffield and the late Walter Leon Ricks of Southampton County. "Reggie", as he was called, gave his life to Christ at an early age. He graduated from Windsor High School with a full scholarship...
Ernest L. Batten
Mar 27, 2017
Mr. Ernest Lee Batten 82, was enroute to his home with medical transportation and once turning onto the street God said its your time. He took one last breath and God said , well done good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things, enter thou into the joy...
Catherine Young Ricks
Mar 24, 2017
Catherine E. Young-Ricks (Shug) 82, of 51 Norris Street, Windsor, Va., transitioned to be with the Lord on March 24, 2017, surrounded by her children and loved ones. She was born on May 12, 1934 to the late Hurley and Estelle Young. She was known for her work ethics that she put in J. C. Sessoms Farm, dance moves and...
Melissa A Holloway
Mar 22, 2017
Melissa Ann Taylor Holloway, 65 was born to the late Lee Daniel and Eva Mae Samuels Taylor on February 26, 1952. Melissa transitioned from this life on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Sentara Obici Hospital. Melissa was a 1973 graduate of Kecoughtan High School, Hampton, Virginia and received an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Public Administration in 1989. She...
Sheridan Bernard Wrenn Sr.
Mar 18, 2017
Sheridan B. Wrenn Sr. was born August 11, 1940 to the late Wesley and Vivian Wrenn. On March 18, 2017 he transitioned into eternal rest at his home. A native of Smithfield, VA, Bernard is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 55 years, Vernell H. Wrenn. Ten children treasure his memory; Tami Drew (Samuel), Yolanda Wrenn, Sheridan Wrenn...
Marionette Mason
Mar 15, 2017
Marionette Mason, 70, departed this life on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 in Laurel, Maryland. She was born August 5, 1946 to the late Ethel Williams Mason (Bailey) and Jessie Lee Mason. She attended the Suffolk Public Schools and was a helpful home maker and babysitter until her health began to decrease. Marionette was very active in the Little Bethel Baptist...
Glenwood Savage Jenkins
Mar 3, 2017
Glenwood Aldonia Jenkins entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 3, 2017. She was born November 1,1938, the fourth child of Willie George Savage and Celestine Edwards Savage. Glen attended Isle of Wight Training School, and upon her early retirement from General Electric, attended Obici Nursing School, completing her Nursing Assistant Certification. Glen enjoyed her retirement years. Highlights consist of...
Gwendolyn Cypress
Feb 26, 2017
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away. Revelation 21:4 Gwendolyn Althea Cypress entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 26, 2017. She fought a good fight. She finished her course. She kept...
Milton E Goodman
Feb 25, 2017
Milton Eugene Goodman transitioned into heavenly rest in the comfort of his residence on Saturday, February 25, 2017. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2017, 10:00 AM at Shivers Funeral Chapel, Smithfield, Va. Viewing will be held on Friday, March 3, 2017 from 4-7PM at the chapel. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial...
Arkansas Batten
Feb 18, 2017
Arkansas Batten "Arlie", age 90, departed this life February 18, 2017. She was born to the late Walter Batten and Nannie Randall Batten on May 12, 1926 in Isle of Wight county, Va. She attended Isle of Wight County public schools. She was baptized in the holiness faith at an early age. She always showed a great love for people...
William M Chapman
Feb 13, 2017
William McChell Chapman ; 27, went to be with his Heavenly Father on February 13, 2017. William was orginally from Smithfield Va. He graduated from King Folk High School. William was employed at Burger King. He was preceded in death by his grandparents William and Gladys Ford and Marshall Davis. He is survived by his wife Laishi Chapman of Portsmouth,...
Tammy Wellons Rawls
Jan 30, 2017
Tammy Wellons Rawls 54, transitioned into heavenly rest in the comfort of her residence on Monday, January 30, 2017 surrounded by family. Tammy was born on April 26, 1962 to the late Martha Hill Wellons and Herman Lee Wellons, Sr. in Isle of Wight County. Terry Keith Rawls and Tammy Wellons were married on September 29, 1984. Out of this...
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