Recent Obituaries
Geraldine Bowman
Jul 25, 2024
The Obituary
The Life of Geraldine Bowman
Geraldine Marise Bowman 73, former resident of Smithfield and Franklin, Virginia, passed away Thursday July 25, 2024, at Riverside Hospital, Newport News, Virginia.
Ms. Bowman was born August 10, 1950 to the late George Sydney and Lillie Blount Bowman.
Geraldine was a devoted lifelong companion to her surviving fraternal twin sister Earline Morietta Bowman. She also has...
Lois Edna Carr
Jul 23, 2024
Lois Edna Carr entered eternal rest on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Rosemont Health and Rehabilitation, Virginia Beach, VA.
Lois retired from Isle of Wight Public Schools after 20 years of employment. From childhood to well into adulthood, she was a dedicated member of the usher board at Chapel Grove United Church of Christ in Windsor, VA.
She was the daughter of...
Terry Sherrod
Jul 17, 2024
Terry Jermal Sherrod, born on February 12, 1976, at Obici Hospital, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at the same hospital on July 17,2024, at the age of 48.
Terry was a cherished son, brother, father, and friend whose presence brought joy and warmth to everyone who knew him.
Terry had a passion for sports and was an avid softball,...
Ray M. Delk, Jr.
Jul 17, 2024
Ray M. Delk Jr. 78, was born to the late Ray M. Delk and Ruth T. Newby-Butler on November 4, 1945 in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. He departed this earthly life on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center.
Ray was well known by many to be a very hardworking man who never stopped working even up...
Linda Johnson Lacey
Jul 15, 2024
Linda Johnson Lacey 73, transitioned from this life on Monday, July 15, 2024 at Bons Secours Maryview Medical Center, Portsmouth, VA.
Linda Darnell Lacey was born in Chesapeake, Va. on September 21, 1950 to Beatrice Johnson and John L. Johnson.
Linda worked many years as a cook at Frank's Truck stop, Virga's Pizza, and was a Manager at Burger King. She then...
John Calvin Claude, Sr.
Jul 12, 2024
1 Peter 1:2-11
Today we pause to pay tribute to the Life, Love and Legacy of John Calvin "Chubby" Claude, 78, who was a committed husband, father, grandfather, brother, cousin and friend. Chubby graced the earth with a spirit of quietness and endurance in the face of trials and tribulations. He strived to add goodness to his faith; to his goodness,...
Edna Jones Cary
Jul 8, 2024
Edna J. Cary 83, departed this life peacefully in her home on July 8, 2024. She was born June 25, 1941 in Southampton County Virginia. She attended Isle of Wight Training School and graduated Class of 1959.
Edna accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior at an early age. She was a faithful member of The New Jones Grove Baptist Church...
Elder Louis Mallory, Sr.
Jul 6, 2024
Louis McKinley Mallory Sr., 81 entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at home in Hampton, Virginia. He was born to the late Deacon Gastion Mallory and Mother Nevolia Mallory on November 28, 1942. Louis accepted Jesus at an early age and joined Mount Tabor Church of God in Christ in Smithfield, Virginia. This Mighty Man of God...
Wallace Lee Hardy, Jr
Jul 2, 2024
MEMOIR
Wallace Lee Hardy, Jr.
Wallace Lee Hardy Jr., of 6358 Old Stage Highway, Smithfield, Va., departed this life Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 9:11 a.m., at his residence, after a period of declining health, surrounded by his loved ones.
Wallace, affectionately known as “Pig,” was born on Feb. 4, 1942, in Isle of Wight County to the late Wallace Lee Hardy Sr....
Edward A. Wilson
Jun 23, 2024
Edward Antwan Wilson 43, transitioned from this life Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Bon Secours Maryview Hospital, Portsmouth VA. Services are private. Please keep the Wilson family in your thoughts and prayers.
Judy A. Booker
Jun 21, 2024
Judy Alesia (Tyler) Booker departed her life on Friday June 21, 2024 at her residence. She is now resting with her parents Edna Tyler and father Andrew Johnson and her husband and best friend Kenith (Kenny) Booker.
She was born on June 30, 1958, to the late Edna Tyler and Andrew Johnson in Smithfield, Virginia. Judy graduated from Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High...
Irene C. Clark
Jun 18, 2024
Irene C. Clark departed from this life peacefully on June 18th 2024, at the age of 92. She was born on November 26, 1931 to parents John and Etta Cross of Gates, NC. She was the youngest of 9 children.
She met the love of her life and was quickly swept off her feet. She married Felton G. Clark of Suffolk,...
Brenda Charmaine Holloman Gafford
Jun 15, 2024
The Obituary
The Life of Brenda C. Gafford
Brenda C. Gafford passed away at VCU Medical Center on June 15, 2024, at 10:40am. Brenda was born May 8, 1960 to the late Leon Holloman and the late Geraldine H. Newby. She was preceded in death by her mother Geraldine H. Newby and biological father Leon Holloman.
Brenda leaves behind her loving son T....
Brenda Miller
Jun 12, 2024
Brenda Miller 77, transitioned from this life Wednesday June 12, 2024 at Riverside Regional Medical Center. Arrangements and Services are private. Please keep the Miller Family in your thoughts and prayers.
Jarvis Da'Von Thomas
Jun 12, 2024
The Life of Jarvis Da’Von Thomas
The morning of January 4, 1991, the birth of a boy child came into this world and was given only one week on the earth so said the earthly doctors. The heavenly doctor had plans for this little boy and he became known as Jarvis. Although he had a lot of health issues, Jarvis didn’t...
Floyd R. Davis, Jr.
Jun 11, 2024
The Life and Legacy of Floyd Reginald Davis
On June 11, 2024, Floyd (Stinka) was called by God to depart this earthly life suddenly.
Floyd was born October 20, 1965 in Southampton County, Virginia to Floyd Sr. and Zephia Davis. He was educated in Southampton County School System. Floyd worked for Smithfield Food in Smithfield, VA until his death.
Floyd accepted Jesus Christ...
Waverly Palmer
Jun 11, 2024
On the evening of Tuesday, June 11, 2024 God, called His beloved son, Waverly Palmer home to his eternal resting place.
“Do ye believe? Behold the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. These things...
James Michael Green, Sr.
Jun 10, 2024
“The Life”
Our beloved James Michael Green, Sr. gained his angel wings on Monday, June 10, 2024. The angels encamped and he is resting in his heavenly home. A servant of God has taken flight.
James “Mike” Green was born February 5, 1967 to Jessie Green and Eugene Powell. He attended Suffolk Public Schools. He had been employed at Newport News Shipbuilding,...
Adrienne Leanza Painson
Jun 6, 2024
Adrienne Leanza Painson transitioned from this life on Thursday, June 06, 2024 in Chesapeake Regional Medical Center.A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1:00pm Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Third Baptist Church, 461 Godwin Blvd. Portsmouth, Va. Viewing will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. Please keep the Painson family in your prayers.
Charles Roland Dixon
Jun 6, 2024
Chapter One of C. Roland Dixon’s life begin with his arrival at his earthly home April 12,1939.
Affectionately known as Roland, he was the first child to Rufus and Geraldine Dixon lived with his parents, grandmother “Segar Wilkerson,” and siblings Bernard, Gerald and ”Dine.” Roland was raised in the church, joining Hill Street Baptist Church in 1948 and being baptized that...
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