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Audrey Mosely Stancill

Audrey Mosely Stancill

Sep 20, 2016

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2016, 11:00 a.m. at Shivers Funeral Chapel, Smithfield, Va. Viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk, Va. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date September 24, 2016

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Evelyn Parson Newby

Evelyn Parson Newby

Sep 16, 2016

Evelyn Parson Newby entered eternal rest on Friday, September 16, 2016 in Waverly, Va. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1pm on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at MT. Nebo Baptist Church, Surry, Va. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 from 3pm - 6pm, at MT. Nebo Baptist Church. Interment will be in the...

Edna S Hill

Edna S Hill

Sep 12, 2016

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11am on Friday, September 16, 2016 at Chapel Grove United Church of Christ, Windsor, Va. Viewing will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2016 from 4pm - 7pm at the Chapel. Interment will be in the Chapel Grove United Church of Christ cemetery. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date...

Edward Lorenzo Greene

Edward Lorenzo Greene

Sep 9, 2016

Not how did he die, but how did he live. Not what did he gain, but what did he give. These are the units to measure the worth of a man, regardless of birth. - Anonymous Edward Lorenzo Greene departed this life to be with the Lord on September 9, 2016. A native of Smithfield, Virginia, "Lorenzo" was born June...

Clarence P Penn

Clarence P Penn

Sep 2, 2016

On the morning of Friday, September 2, 2016, Clarence Preston "C.P." Penn, Jr., lovingly known to his family as "Jim Tom", entered eternal rest. He was born on August 4, 1941 in Pulaski, Virginia, to the late Maria Lewis Penn and Clarence Preston Penn, Sr. He was preceded in death by his brother, Alvin Penn, and sister, Mary Lewis. At...

Adrain Williams

Adrain Williams

Aug 29, 2016

A Memorial Service will be held at 11am on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date September 3, 2016

A Memorial Service will be held at 11am on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.

Elizabeth McCoy Pittman

Elizabeth McCoy Pittman

Aug 27, 2016

Elizabeth McCoy Pittman, 96 died August 27,2016 in the Autumn Care Nursing Home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, September 2, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at New Jones Grove Baptist Church 15090 Woodland Drive, Windsor. Viewing will be held on Thursday, September 1 from 4-7 pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral...

Shirley Brodie Eley

Shirley Brodie Eley

Aug 25, 2016

Shirley Jean Brodie Eley, 76, of Firetower Road, Zuni, Va. transitioned from labor to reward on Thursday, August 25, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Thomas E. Brodie and Mary Madgelene Chapman Brodie. Jean was a member of Chapel Grove United Church of Christ in Windsor, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband; John Eley and...

Christopher T Parker

Christopher T Parker

Aug 16, 2016

The Lord is my shepherd and I shall not want. On Tuesday, August 16, 2016, the Lord called our dear brother and uncle Christopher Tyrone Parker to his heavenly home. Chris was born on April 15, 1962 to the late Sarah T. and Eddie M. Parker Sr. He was the youngest of 11 children and attended Westside Elementary School and...

Thelma L Mahmound

Thelma L Mahmound

Aug 10, 2016

A graveside service will be held 11am Monday, August 15, 2016 in the Church of God cemetery, Zuni, Va. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral ChapelBurial Date August 15, 2016

A graveside service will be held 11am Monday, August 15, 2016 in the Church of God cemetery, Zuni, Va. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.

Deborah Joyner Reid

Deborah Joyner Reid

Aug 6, 2016

One the evening of Saturday, August 6, 2016, Deborah Joyner Reid went home to be with the Lord. She was born to Junious and Frances Joyner on June 10, 1940. She was married to the late Emmett B. Reid.

She is predeceased by brother Julius H. Joyner and sister Blynder Grant. She leaves to cherish her memory two sons; Emmit...

Gary L Cooper

Gary L Cooper

Aug 6, 2016

Gary Leon Cooper, 57, passed away August 6, 2016 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. He was born on Oct. 30, 1958 to the late John Sr., and Virta Picott Cooper. For several years Gray worked at the Smithfield Packing Company. Gary was a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and you could always look to him for the latest...

Carolyn D Hunter Jones

Carolyn D Hunter Jones

Jul 31, 2016

On Sunday afternoon, July 31, 2016, Carolyn Diane Hunter departed this life at Louise Obici Hospital surrounded by her family. Mrs. Hunter was born February 14, 1948 to the late Johnnie & Mae Jones of Franklin, Va. She was a graduate of Hayden High School class of '67. Upon graduation she moved to New York and was employed by Chemical...

Ruby L Ruffin Ricks

Ruby L Ruffin Ricks

Jul 28, 2016

As the last grains of sand flowed from the hour glass of time, it brought to a close the life of my wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend. Ruby Lee Ruffin died on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Maryview Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia. Ruby was born on April 11, 1936 in Sussex County, Virginia to the...

Andrew L Cypress

Andrew L Cypress

Jul 13, 2016

Mr. Andrew L. Cypress, 76, of Smithfield, Va. entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his mother; Louis Joyner and brother; Linwood Cypress. He is survived by 2 daughters; Veronica Davis of Hampton, Va. and Angela (Earl) Saunders of Newport News, Va and 1 son; Andrew Lee Davis of Hampton,...

Edmonia Johnson Claiborne

Edmonia Johnson Claiborne

Jul 9, 2016

Early Saturday morning, July 9, 2016, God called our beloved Edmonia C. Johnson from her early labor to her heavenly reward. Edmonia was born November 16, 1925 in Nansemond County to the late Sara Jane and William Claiborne. She was a devoted home maker. She loved and took pride in caring for her family and many times she extended that...

Martha L Allmond Liggins

Martha L Allmond Liggins

Jul 2, 2016

Martha Louise Liggins Allmond, 84, was peacefully called home to be with the Lord on July 2, 2016. She was born on February 22, 1932 to the late Paul O. Liggins and Laura Batten both of Isle of Wight County Virginia. She passed quietly during her sleep at the family home in Windsor, Virginia. Martha was preceded in death by...

Andrew J Hall

Andrew J Hall

Jun 29, 2016

Andrew Jackson Hall, Zuni, VA was called home suddenly on June 29, 2016. He was born on February 2, 1943 to the late Jasper Hall and Lizzie Butler Hall. Mr. Hall was a reserved person who enjoyed the simple things in life including watching TV, sitting with friends, and taking short walks. He leaves to cherish memories a brother, Robert...

Decatur Crocker Sr.

Decatur Crocker Sr.

Jun 27, 2016

On June 25, 2016, our beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather departed this earthly life to find eternal rest with our Heavenly Father. Decatur Crocker Sr. was born on December 31, 1945 to the late Willie Sr., and Bertha Cofer Crocker. He was a member of Brown's A.M.E. Church. Decatur graduated from the Isle of Wight Training School in Smithfield,...

Walter H Chapman Sr.

Walter H Chapman Sr.

Jun 4, 2016

Walter H. Chapman Sr., 70, received his angel wings on Saturday June 4, 2016. He was born on December 21, 1945 to the late Booker T. and Clara Chapman in Chuckatuck, Va. He is survived by his wife, Frances M. Chapman, his sons, Derek, Devon, Andrew, Walter Jr., and Devin. He is also survived by his sisters, Regina, Sarah, and...