Obituaries

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Ernestine Turner

Ernestine Turner

Jan 16, 2016

Windsor: Ernestine Turner entered eternal rest on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at her home. She was born April 01, 1934 to the late Norman and Magalene Goodwin. She was preceded in death by her husband Stanley Turner, son Daryl Turner, sister Alma White and her brother Edwin Goodwin Sr. Ernestine was a faithful member of Shiloh Baptist Church where she...

Aleshia M. Wynn

Aleshia M. Wynn

Jan 12, 2016

Aleshia was born April 19,1967.She graduated from Smithfield HighSchool and continued her education atEverest and Commonwealth Colleges with specialized training in Phlebotomy. Her sisterNicole AntoinetteShearsand grandmotherMrs. Georgia Bolling preceded her in death. Aleshia'ssurvivors include her mother and father Spencer and AlexCrocker,her children, TaleshiaMonique Wynn and Matthew Alonza Wynn, Jr., her sisters, Tiwana NiokaShears, andSonja LaverneShears; her brothers, Ruffin Darnell Shears,...

Mattie L. Robinson

Mattie L. Robinson

Jan 12, 2016

Suffolk: Mattie L. Robinson the wife of Theodore Robinson entered into eternal rest on January 12, 2016 in her residence. Along with her husband she is survived by her 4 children; Travis Robinson Sr.(Wendy), Valana Gholston(Alvin), Labrita Dews(John) and Seth Copeland. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2:00pm Monday, January 18, 2016 at Little Bethel Baptist Church. Viewing...

Evangeline W. Uzzle

Evangeline W. Uzzle

Jan 1, 2016

Evangeline W Uzzle 83 answered the call of her Heavenly Father on Friday, January 1, 2016. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years Ernest Lee Uzzle. She is survived by her daughter Catrina Yvette Uzzle, and the apple of her eye, her granddaughter Tyra Leigh Taliaferro. Her...

Curtis L. Jones Sr.

Curtis L. Jones Sr.

Dec 21, 2015

"I Know My God Did This"

Curtis Lee Jones Sr., 89 was born on July 1, 1926 to the late Thomas and Sular Jones. He departed this life on Monday, December 21st at Maryview Medical Center at 12:21pm. God uniquely had the date and time to match, to let us know I'm in the mist. He was preceded in...

John W. Doswell

John W. Doswell

Nov 13, 2015

John W. Doswell, 78, entered into eternal rest and peace on Friday, November 13, 2015. Viewing will be Thursday November 19, 2015 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm. A funeral Service will be held 11:00 am Friday, November 20, 2015 at Lebanon Baptist Church, Surry Virginia. Burial Date November 20, 2015

Viewing will be Thursday November 19, 2015 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm. A...

Eric S. Warren Sr.

Eric S. Warren Sr.

Oct 24, 2015

On Saturday, October 24, 2015, surrounded by his loving family and friends, Eric "Sam" Sylvester Warren Sr., entered into eternal rest. He was a native of Isle of Wight County and the son of the late George Sr. and Carrie Diggs Warren. He was preceded in death by four brothers and seven sisters. He attended Isle of Wight County Public...

Hobert E. Graves

Hobert E. Graves

Oct 20, 2015

Smithfield Sunrise October 31, 1951

Sunset October 20, 2015

Hobert Earl Graves, 63, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at the Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. He was a native of Suffolk, VA and graduate of John Yates High School Class of '72. He was employed at Gwaltney of Smithfield for 34 years. His hobbies and...

Arlene Langhorne

Arlene Langhorne

Oct 17, 2015

Surry Arlene Langhorne joined her heavenly father on Saturday, October 17, 2015. She was born in Wakefield, VA on November 30, 1943 to the late Daniel and Lois Stringfield. Arlene graduated from L.P. Jackson High School in 1962. She was united in marriage to the late Pernell Langhorne, Sr. From this union there were 5 children. She was preceded in...

Shericka Nicole Henley

Shericka Nicole Henley

Oct 14, 2015

A Celebration of Life

for

Petty Officer Shericka Nicole Henley

As she endured pain to the end of her life's journey here on earth, on Wednesday evening, October 14, 2015 at 10:14pm, God in his infinite wisdom called home to her reward and eternal rest our beloved, Petty Officer Shericka Nicole Henley, age 31. She was born...

Jackson B. Cumbo Sr.

Jackson B. Cumbo Sr.

Oct 4, 2015

The Life and Legend of Jackson B. Cumbo, Sr. The life and legend of a great man, husband, father and friend existed in Jackson B. Cumbo, Sr. Jackson B. Cumbo, Sr. also known as "Butch" was born to the late Venus Thernot Cumbo Spruill and Elmer Majette on November 14, 1944 in an area known as Rich Square, North Carolina....

Bernice J. Jenkins

Bernice J. Jenkins

Oct 3, 2015

Smithfield Bernice Johnson Jenkins, 86, passed away on Oct. 03, 2015 in her residence. A Funeral Service will be held 11am Friday, Oct. 9, 2015 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Viewing Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015 from 4-7pm at the chapel. Interment will be in the Baptist Memorial Cemetery.Burial Date October 9, 2015

A Funeral Service will be held 11am Friday, Oct. 9,...

Ervin N. Clarke Sr.

Ervin N. Clarke Sr.

Oct 3, 2015

Smithfield Ervin Nathaniel Clarke Sr. 68 of Smithfield,VA was called into eternal rest on early Saturday morning October 3, 2015 after a 13 year courageous battle with cancer. Ervin was a quiet but strong man who fought with diligence and in silence an illness that stop many in their tracks. Ervin was born on July 10, 1947 in Isle of...

Aston D. Howard Watkins

Aston D. Howard Watkins

Oct 2, 2015

Smithfield: Aston Denise Watkins Howard departed from earthly cares of life to eternal rest on Friday morning, October 2, 2015 at Sentara Obici Hospital Suffolk, VA. Denise was born on October 7, 1953 here in Isle of Wight County to the late Lelia Aston Clarke Watkins and Charles Bernard Watkins. She graduates from Smithfield High School in 1971 and attended...

Sylvia L. Vangorder

Sylvia L. Vangorder

Sep 29, 2015

Windsor Sylvia L. Vangorder joined Heavens Choir on Sept. 29, 2015. She is survived by her husband David; daughters Sherry Briggs, Brenda Englebrecht and Megan Shealy; her sons Donald Ford and Gene Payne; brothers James O. and Thomas Morris ; 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A memorial Service will be held 12pm Sat. Oct. 10, 2015 at Providence Cemetery,...

Lelia A. Watkins Clarke

Lelia A. Watkins Clarke

Sep 24, 2015

Smithfield Lelia Aston Clarke Watkins, 87, passed away September 24, 2015 in her residence. She was born on August 28, 1928. A Funeral Service will be held 12pm Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Viewing will be held Monday, September 28, 2015 at the chapel.Burial Date September 29, 2015

A Funeral Service will be held 12pm Tuesday, September 29,...

Travis D. Brown

Travis D. Brown

Sep 19, 2015

Portsmouth Travis D. Brown, 32, passed away September 19, 2015 at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital. He was born on Dec. 21, 1982 to Gennie Brown and Yolanda Kea Brown. He is the father of four beautiful children. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12pm Friday September 25, 2015 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Viewing will be held Thursday, Sept....

Ashton R. Gatewood Jr.

Ashton R. Gatewood Jr.

Sep 17, 2015

On September 17, 2015, as the last grain of sand flowed from the hour glass, it brought to a close the light of a loving and devoted husband, a caring and supportive father, grandfather, brother and friend Ashton Randolph Gatewood, Jr. at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia. Ashton was born on July 26, 1952 in Isle of...

Willie R. Bailey

Willie R. Bailey

Sep 6, 2015

Newport News Willie R. Bailey, 52, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 06, 2015. He was the loving husband of Linda Bailey and son of Shirley Bailey and the late Willie L. Bailey Sr. A funeral service will be held 11am Friday, Sept. 11, 2015 at Church of Jesus Christ of Ladder-Day Saints in Hampton. Viewing Thursday Sept. 10, 2015 from...

Iris O. Jarrett

Iris O. Jarrett

Sep 6, 2015

Iris Odessa Jarrett was called home on September 6, 2015 at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA; she was 72 years old. Iris was born on October 11,1942 in Isle of Wight County Virginia to the late Wesley and Eliza Robinson Wiggins. She attended Isle of Wight Training School and later entered the workforce to care for her family. Iris...