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Blair A Taylor

Blair A Taylor

Nov 16, 2016

Blair A. Taylor, age 40, transitioned into his eternal rest on November 16, 2016 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12pm Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016 at Main Street Baptist Church. Viewing will be held Tuesday from 4-7pm at the chapelA Celebration of Life Service will be held 12pm Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016 at...

Roger A Morton

Roger A Morton

Nov 14, 2016

On November 14, 2016, God saw fit to open the gates of Heaven to allow our beloved Roger to ride on in. His siblings Ruby, Elaine, Carolyn, and Randall met him with open arms to greet him while his oldest boy Marvin was standing in the balance planning their next fishing trip, however, they had to wait in line because...

Virginia Bailey Walker

Virginia Bailey Walker

Nov 4, 2016

Virginia Bailey Walker, a native of Smithfield, Va, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016. She was born to the late Joseph A. Bailey and Kathrin M. Bailey on April 12, 1931. Virginia is survived by her husband James E. Walker (married 64 years), daughter; Shannye W. Carroll, son; James E Walker Jr. (Monica), grandchildren; Bryce, Alecia, Courtney, Bailey and...

Rev. P.D. Wells Jr.

Rev. P.D. Wells Jr.

Nov 2, 2016

Reverend P. D. Wells Jr., affectionately known as "PeterBoy," entered from labor to reward on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. He was born August 29, 1934 in Smithfield, VA to the late Deacon P.D. Wells, Sr. and Sarah Bradby Wells. Reverend Wells was educated in the public schools of Isle of Wight County at the Isle of Wight Training School. In...

James A Williams

James A Williams

Oct 29, 2016

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, November 4, 2016, 10:00 am at Cypress Baptist Church, Surry, Va. Viewing will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2016 from 4pm - 7pm at the chapel. Interment will be in the Albert G. Horton Jr. Veterans Memorial cemetery, Suffolk, Va. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date November...

Barbara Baker- Cotten

Barbara Baker- Cotten

Oct 27, 2016

Mrs. Barbara Arlece Baker-Cotten, 65, the daughter of William Harrison Baker and Scenia Edith Baker (Wheeler), of Elberon, Virginia, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 27th, 2016. She was born on October 9th, 1951 in Nansemond County and raised in Smithfield Virginia where she attended Westside Elementary and Smithfield High School. Barbara sought a better life and headed north...

Johnny Wells Jr.

Johnny Wells Jr.

Oct 27, 2016

Johnny Wells Jr, 74, passed away on October 27, 2016, surrounded by his family. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 52 years, Shirley V Wells, 5 children; Christopher Wells, Everett Wells (Tammy), Johnny Wells III, Derek Wells, and NeKae Banks (Paul), 10 grandchildren, 2 sisters, and 1 brother. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on...

Barbara D. King-Thorpe

Barbara D. King-Thorpe

Oct 15, 2016

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, October 21, 2016, 11am at Shivers Funeral Chapel, Smithfield, Va. Viewing will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2016 from 4pm - 7pm at the chapel. Interment will be in the Mt. Moriah cemetery, Surry, Va. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date October 21, 2016

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Rev. Prophet Spincil Lee Goodwin

Rev. Prophet Spincil Lee Goodwin

Oct 10, 2016

On Monday, October 10, 2016 God saw fit to call home one of His angels. Reverend Prophet Spincil L. Goodwin was born to the late Pearl and Dean Goodwin of Smithfield, VA. Reverend Prophet Goodwin was the founding pastor of Prayer Mission Baptist Church in Smithfield, VA for 34 years. He worked for the Army Corps of Engineers for 30...

Dorothy Thomas Delk

Dorothy Thomas Delk

Oct 9, 2016

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, October 14, 2016, 12:00 pm at Little Zion Baptist Church, Smithfield, Va. Viewing will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2016 from 4pm - 7pm at the chapel. Interment will be in the Tynes cemetery, Smithfield, Va. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date October 14, 2016

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Lucy Blunt Jordan

Lucy Blunt Jordan

Oct 8, 2016

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2016, 1:00 pm at Christian Home Baptist Church, Windsor, Va. Viewing will be held on Friday, October 14, 2016 from 4pm - 7pm with a Wake service from 6pm - 7pm at the chapel. Interment will be in the Christian Home Baptist Church cemetery, Windsor, Va. Professional services...

Audrey Mosely Stancill

Audrey Mosely Stancill

Sep 20, 2016

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2016, 11:00 a.m. at Shivers Funeral Chapel, Smithfield, Va. Viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk, Va. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date September 24, 2016

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Evelyn Parson Newby

Evelyn Parson Newby

Sep 16, 2016

Evelyn Parson Newby entered eternal rest on Friday, September 16, 2016 in Waverly, Va. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1pm on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at MT. Nebo Baptist Church, Surry, Va. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 from 3pm - 6pm, at MT. Nebo Baptist Church. Interment will be in the...

Edna S Hill

Edna S Hill

Sep 12, 2016

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11am on Friday, September 16, 2016 at Chapel Grove United Church of Christ, Windsor, Va. Viewing will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2016 from 4pm - 7pm at the Chapel. Interment will be in the Chapel Grove United Church of Christ cemetery. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date...

Edward Lorenzo Greene

Edward Lorenzo Greene

Sep 9, 2016

Not how did he die, but how did he live. Not what did he gain, but what did he give. These are the units to measure the worth of a man, regardless of birth. - Anonymous 

Edward Lorenzo Greene departed this life to be with the Lord on September 9, 2016. A native of Smithfield, Virginia, "Lorenzo" was born June 15,...

Clarence P Penn

Clarence P Penn

Sep 2, 2016

On the morning of Friday, September 2, 2016, Clarence Preston "C.P." Penn, Jr., lovingly known to his family as "Jim Tom", entered eternal rest. He was born on August 4, 1941 in Pulaski, Virginia, to the late Maria Lewis Penn and Clarence Preston Penn, Sr. He was preceded in death by his brother, Alvin Penn, and sister, Mary Lewis. At...

Adrain Williams

Adrain Williams

Aug 29, 2016

A Memorial Service will be held at 11am on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date September 3, 2016

A Memorial Service will be held at 11am on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.

Elizabeth McCoy Pittman

Elizabeth McCoy Pittman

Aug 27, 2016

Elizabeth McCoy Pittman, 96 died August 27,2016 in the Autumn Care Nursing Home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, September 2, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at New Jones Grove Baptist Church 15090 Woodland Drive, Windsor. Viewing will be held on Thursday, September 1 from 4-7 pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral...

Shirley Brodie Eley

Shirley Brodie Eley

Aug 25, 2016

Shirley Jean Brodie Eley, 76, of Firetower Road, Zuni, Va. transitioned from labor to reward on Thursday, August 25, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Thomas E. Brodie and Mary Madgelene Chapman Brodie. Jean was a member of Chapel Grove United Church of Christ in Windsor, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband; John Eley and...

Christopher T Parker

Christopher T Parker

Aug 16, 2016

The Lord is my shepherd and I shall not want. On Tuesday, August 16, 2016, the Lord called our dear brother and uncle Christopher Tyrone Parker to his heavenly home. Chris was born on April 15, 1962 to the late Sarah T. and Eddie M. Parker Sr. He was the youngest of 11 children and attended Westside Elementary School and...