Recent Obituaries
Doretha Shivers Wellons
Sep 9, 2023
A Memoir of Love
Doretha Shivers Wellons
The Christian Servant, The Companion Servant, The Culinary Servant
The Lord God Almighty in His infinite wisdom called our beloved “Queen Doe” from labor to reward, after an enduring fight with her earthy life’s final war with pain on Saturday, September 9, 2023 in her serene domicile and beloved neighborhood of the...
Aaron Linwood Duck, Jr.
Sep 8, 2023
Aaron Linwood Duck, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Friday September 8,2023 at Sentara Obici Hospital Suffolk, Virginia.
Linwood was a native of “Duck Town” Zuni, VA in Isle of Wight County and was born June 7, 1956. Linwood graduated from Windsor High School Class of 1976.
Linwood was a dedicated employee of Duck’s, now known as Drakes Meat...
Joseph W. Lias
Sep 6, 2023
Joseph William “Buddy Boy” Lias
Joseph William “Buddy Boy” Lias departed his earthly home and entered into eternal rest Wednesday, September 6, 2023. He was born on March 21,1936 in Isle of Wight County.
Joseph attended Isle of Wight County Public Schools. After attending school, he joined the United States Army on November 17,1959. He retired from Newport News...
Charles Eley
Sep 6, 2023
On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, God called Charles Anthony (Redman) Eley from labor to reward.
Charles (Redman) fought a good fight, finished his race and kept the faith. Now there is in store for him a crown of righteousness.
Charles (Redman) was educated in the Suffolk Public Schools and then went to Job Corps to complete his education....
Louis Wallace Blizzard
Aug 31, 2023
Louis “Wallace” Blizzard was born May 5, 1951, to St. Louis and Fannie Blizzard in Petersburg, Va. He graduated from L.P. Jackson High School in 1972. Wallace was a child of God; devoted husband; loving father and grandfather; and a faithful brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend.
He was a member of St. Mark Holiness Church for most of...
Owen A. Parker
Aug 31, 2023
On August 31, 2023 Owen Alphonso Parker transitioned home to be with his heavenly Father.
Owen was the son of the late James Parker and the late Audrey Taliaferro Parker. He was born on March 29, 1958 in Smithfield VA. He loved spending time with family and friends. He was a dedicated employee of Smithfield Packing for thirty plus...
Howard Johnson
Aug 25, 2023
On August 25, 2003, the Most High our heavenly Father called Howard Lee Johnson tohis heavenly home. Our son, brother, uncle, godfather and friend has been set free. Rejoice Howard is free of the pains of this world.
He was born December 28, 1966 to the late Clarence Delbert Johnson, Sr and Mary Robinson Johnson. He was fondly called...
Clarice D. Uzzle
Aug 22, 2023
In the late afternoon hours on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, surrounded by love, song, the presence of her daughters and sounds of her grandchildren, Clarice D Uzzle was granted rest in Baltimore Maryland.
Clarice was born on June 14th, 1938, to the late Mary Blow Edwards and Eddie Edwards. Clarice was the youngest child to nine children. She attended...
Evoria Joe Walton
Aug 20, 2023
Mrs. Evoria Joe Walton, 88, transitioned from this earthly journey on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at her residence. She was born to the late Lenore Vick Joe and Ashby Joe, Sr. on March 16, 1935, in Suffolk, Virginia.
She attended and graduated from The East Suffolk High School and Maryland Eastern Shore University, Baltimore, Maryland.
She was employed with...
Elgin Ray Mozell
Aug 20, 2023
Elgin Ray Mozell transitioned from this life on Sunday, August 20, 2023 in Hampton, Va.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11am on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Viewing will take place on Friday, August 25, 2023 from 3-6pm at the Chapel. Please keep the Mozell family in your prayers
Ruby Cutler Dixon
Aug 18, 2023
A MEMOIR OF LOVE
Ruby Cutler Dixon
When tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand, That an angel came and called my name, And took me by the hand,
And said my place was ready, in heaven far above, And that I'd have to leave behind, all those I dearly love.
And so, in God's appointed time and...
Milton Patrick Eley
Aug 11, 2023
Milton Patrick Eley was born October 30, 1938 to the late Jake Sr and Louise Eley. He transitioned from this life of August 11, 2023 in his residence.
He was a native of Isle of Wight. Early in his life he joined The Little Zion Baptist Church. Milton worked at Gwaltney of Smithfield, Newport News Shipbuilding but he retired from the Isle of Wight...
Percell Lawrence Batten
Aug 8, 2023
In Memory
Percell Lawrence Batten was called home August 8, 2023 at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was born December...
Aline E. Blacknall
Aug 4, 2023
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge shall give me at last day and not to me only but unto all them that love his appearing.
On Friday August 4, 2023 God in...
Tahesha Saunders
Aug 3, 2023
Tahesha L. Saunders “Ty” transitioned on August 3, 2023. She was born on October 8, 1987, to Linwood and Monica Saunders. She was a current resident of Newport News Va, however raised and native to Smithfield VA.
She currently worked as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at United Empire. She often expressed joy working with the clients. Ty loved her children and family dearly; she loved having a good time with family eating crabs or just gathering, “We all we...
Odell Hill Pierce
Jul 29, 2023
Our beloved, Odell H. Pierce, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 29, 2023 as she surrounded by her family. Odell was born on October 17, 1935 in Isle of Wight, VA. She was the daughter of the late Robert S. and Fannie Mae Hill.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Herbert M....
Trenton Roshawn Mavin
Jul 28, 2023
Trenton R. Mavin transitioned from this life on Friday, July 28, 2023.
A Memorial Service will be held 2:00pm on Friday, August 04, 2023 at Shivers funeral Chapel. Please keep the Mavin Family in your prayers.
Crystal R. Melton
Jul 25, 2023
Crystal Renee Melton, 38, of Winterville, NC died Tuesday July 25, 2923.
Crystal was born August 31, 1984 in Nansemond County, VA and was a resident in Winterville for 10 years. She lived in Bertie County for 28 years where she started her family of 3 children.
Crystal worked at Bertie Correctional institution in Bertie County, North Carolina. She...
Boyd M Thomas
Jul 23, 2023
Boyd “Donnie” McDonald Thomas transitioned into eternal rest on Sunday, July 23, 2023, in Chesapeake Virginia. Donnie was born February 2, 1961, to the late Leon Marshall and Mary Elizabeth Thomas. He was raised in Carrollton, VA and attended Smithfield Public Schools. After completing school he became skilled in mechanical work. Donnie was good with his hands and was...
Brandon M. Ward
Jul 21, 2023
Brandon our dear father, fiancé, son, brother, nephew, uncle cousin and friend departed this life on the afternoon of July 21, 2023. While his precious life was savagely taken his soul now rejoices in the bliss of God.
Brandon was born July 1, 1992 in Newport news, VA to Keith and Shawn Ward. Brandon’s charming personality and glowing smile...
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