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Clarence Seward
Jun 1, 2015
Hampton: Clarence Seward, 63, born December 5, 1951 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, to Hillard and Beatrice Seward. The seventh of 11 children, he attended grade school in Smithfield and Junior High in Newark, NJ. He enlisted in the Air Force, Nov. 2, 1970 and discharged Dec. 22, 1972. Survivors: Two daughters, Monique Couloote and Nicole Seward; three brothers, John Seward,...
Barbara A. Cypress
May 13, 2015
A Time to be born Barbara Ann Cypress was born November 25, 1958 in Suffolk (Nansemond County), Virginia to Francis Cutler and the late James Cornick. A Time to Learn A Native of Smithfield, Barbara attended Westside Elementary and Smithfield High School. A Time to Work In her early years Barbara worked at Gwaltney of Smithfield and retired due to...
Eunice Estelle Bowser Pearson
May 7, 2015
Sunrise April 4, 1943 Sunset May 7,2015 On May 7, 2015 the angel of the Lord called our beloved by her name to come and begin her final rest. Eunice Estelle Bowser Pearson was born on April 4, 1943 to the late Deacon Frank and Gertrude Bowser in Newport News, Virginia. She graduated from Isle of Wight Training School...
Leon Ricky Thomas
Apr 28, 2015
Leon Ricky Thomas 57,of Carrollton Va died peacefully at home on Tuesday April 28,2015. Ricky was known for his love of working on cars. Ricky was preceded in death by his parents Leon and Mary Thomas, two sisters Doretha Jones and Lynda Thomas, one brother Bobby Thomas. He leaves to cherish his memory his son Ricardo Ratliffe and daughter Jasmine...
Edward L. Hill
Apr 7, 2015
Edward Lee Hill, age 94, of Smithfield, Va., died peacefully at his home on Tuesday April 7, 2015 following a long illness. He went peacefully with family by his side. Edward is the son of the late Robert and Maggie Hill and was raised in Nansemond County, Va. He worked many years for a private contractor and as an independent...
Herbert L. Ricks Sr.
Mar 31, 2015
Herbert Lee Ricks Sr. of Suffolk Va., departed this life on March 31st, 2015. He was born to the late Roscoe Ricks Sr. and Lillian Porter Ricks on September 10th, 1939. He was preceded in death by both parents and his siblings, Slester Ricks andRoscoe Ricks Jr. He leaves to mourn his siblings, Tyrone Ricks and Veronica Branch, his wife...
Charles A. Brown
Mar 30, 2015
Charles A. Brown Sr., 66, was born December 23, 1948, in Windsor, VA to the late James and Sarah Brown. He was called home on March 30, 2015 at the Coliseum Park Convalescent Home in Hampton, VA. Charles is survived by four children, Tito Batten, Charles Brown Jr., Renita Johnson, and La'Shandra Livermon; four sisters, Sharon Revell, Antoinette Brookins (James),...
Lenora C. Stokes
Mar 14, 2015
Lenora Alice Chapman Stokes transitioned from earth to glory on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 9:45 am at Sentara Nursing Center in Portsmouth, VA. Her life's journey of 93-years began on August 13, 1921 in Isle of Wight County, VA. She was the third child and second daughter of six children born to the late Lonnie Chapman and the late...
Alease J. Warren
Mar 13, 2015
West Virginia Alease Jacqueline Warren, 94, of 208 Zando Street Williamson, West Virginia departed this life on Friday, March 13, 2015. Alease retired from Williamson Memorial Hospital at the age of 79 in which she then lead a life of leisure that included shopping and travelling . Alease was preceded in death by her father, Booker Crockett and her mother...
Latoya N. Winnegan Williams
Feb 27, 2015
Smithfield: Latoya Nakeita Winnegan, born March 24, 1979, entered into eternal rest on February 27, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was 35 years old. Latoya, lovingly known as "Boo-Boo", was a 1997 graduate of Surry County High School. She went on to further her education in the field of phlebotomy and nursing. She also worked as a receptionist...
Clinton E. Hardy Sr.
Feb 24, 2015
Smithfield - Clinton E. Hardy, Sr., 82, went home to be with the Lord on February 24, 2015, after a long battle of illnesses. Clinton was preceded in death by his mother, Irene Hardy, two brothers, William Watkins and Joseph Hardy, two sisters, Marie Hardy Ford Johnson and Laura Hardy Wise, his wife, Amie Bernice (Bea) Hardy and one grandchild,...
Kenith L. Booker
Feb 24, 2015
Hampton Kenith L. Booker, 57, passed away Feb. 24, 2015. A Memorial Service will be held Sat. March 07, 2015 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Burial will be private.Burial Date March 7, 2015
Charles E. Boyce
Feb 11, 2015
Charles E. Boyce, 64, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA. He was born October 9, 1950 to the late James E. Boyce and Ruth Boyce Clayton. God our creator determines our status in life and he designs the path we must travel. Charles had several challenges in life but possessed the will...
Ricky L. Brown
Feb 10, 2015
Smithfield Ricky Lavolia Brown of Smithfield, VA went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Ricky was the oldest of six children, born on September 10, 1953 to the late William Benjamin and Theresa Purdy Brown. Also, Ricky was the grandson of the late Lorraine Tucker Purdy. As a child he was raised in Brown's AME...
Eugene Robertson
Feb 6, 2015
Vallejo, California
Eugene Robertson was born March 5, 1953 to the late Thomas Robertson Sr. and Blanche Harris Robertson. Affectionately known as "Nickey" Eugene was the youngest amongst eight. "Nickey" grew up in Smithfield, Virginia with a strong work ethics and a love for enjoying life. He played football for Smithfield High School which inspired his dedication for the...
Thomas J. Brunson
Feb 6, 2015
Thomas J. Brunson Jr., 57, passed away Feb. 6, 2015. He was born June 20, 1957. A Wake service was held Thursday Feb. 12, 2015 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Burial Date February 12, 2015
Viola E. Winfield
Jan 28, 2015
On Wednesday, January 28, 2015, Viola Edler Winfield, known to her loving family as "Vie", entered into eternal rest. She was born in Surry, Virginia on July 21, 1942, to the late James Alandis Edler and Margaret Spratley Edler. She was preceded in death by her son, Charles Joseph Winfield, her husband, Joseph Klesmus Winfield, M.D. and one sister Jeanette...
Florinda Bailey Tynes
Jan 25, 2015
Florinda was the first child born to the late Hilda King and Percy Bailey Sr. on September 15, 1932 in Carrollton, VA. She graduated from Isle of Wight Training School class of 1954. Through the years she worked at Luters Georgia Pacific where she met her husband James L. Tynes and on July 5, 1958 they married in holy matrimony...
James 'Bud' Colbert
Jan 18, 2015
James "Bud" Colbert, Sr. ,62, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Sunday, January 18,2015. He was greeted at Heaven's Gate by his father and mother, Benjamin Colbert, Sr. and Elizabeth Blow; his brother, Benjamin "Peter" Colbert and his sister, Lena Warren. He leaves behind a host of family and friends to celebrate his life. His wife of...
Linda Warren
Jan 16, 2015
Our heavenly Father called Linda "Big Red" Maxine Warren into eternal rest at the age of 51 in Ithaca, New York on January 16, 2015. Linda is survived by her former husband Nathaniel Pittman; children: Keisha Warren, Alonzo Warren, Tyesha Warren, Lisa Tymeka Warren, Nicole Warren, Curtis Barkim Warren, and Tarcinna Pittman, in addition 23 grand children, and 2 great...
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