Recent Obituaries
John R. Ashburn
Feb 17, 2016
John R. Ashburn, 86, son of the late Clarence and Inell Bostic Ashburn, passed away on Feb. 17, 2016 in Consulate Health Care of Norfolk. He was educated in Nansemond County Public Schools. John retired from Norfolk Naval shipyard after 30 years of service. He was a longtime member of Morning Star Baptist Church, Windsor, Va., and a member of...
Titus L. Savage
Jan 28, 2016
SMITHFIELD - Titus LaVaughn Savage, 61, of Smithfield, VA departed this life on January 28, 2016. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by his mother Jean F. Savage Uzzle; one daughter, Ericka Savage; three siblings Cheryl Williams, Sheldon Williams (Annette) and Carolyse Williams Evans; four nieces, Promiss Whilhite, Kelly Williams, Alexis Williams and India Martin;...
Stella T. Jackson
Jan 25, 2016
Suffolk VA Stella T. Jackson, age 61 of Suffolk, VA., transitioned from labor to reward on Monday, January 25, 2016 at her home. She was born to the late Eucless and Alma Bernice Walker on March 20, 1954. She was an active member of Olive Branch Baptist Church, Suffolk, VA. She leaves to cherish her precious memory a daughter; Janelle...
Tamara A. Littlejohn
Jan 22, 2016
Tamara Alicia Littlejohn, 44, transitioned to eternal rest on Friday, January 22, 2016. She was born October 29, 1971 in Suffolk, Virginia to Burnadette Owens and Larry Littlejohn (preceded by death). Tamara graduated from Smithfield High School in 1989 and attended Virginia State University. Prior to her relocation in Appomattox, Virginia in May 2015, she was a partner of Victory...
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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,...
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