Recent Obituaries
Reginald Edmund Tillar
Jun 4, 2024
On the evening of June 4, 2024, God sent a heavenly angel to lead Reginald Edmund Tillar to his just reward.
Reginald 71, was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on June 14, 1952 to the late James and Catherine Tillar.
He was employed at Vico Construction for forty plus years.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife JoeAnn Patricia Tillar; two sons Reginald...
Ronald Walter Willis
May 27, 2024
Ronald Walter Willis 68, was born September 16, 1955 to the late Dr. James Willis and Julia B. Willis. He entered eternal rest with the Lord Monday, May 27, 2024 at Bons Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital Newport News, VA.
Ronald accepted Christ at an early age and had a personal relationship with God. He was a special blessing to all that...
Helen "Reaky" Simpson
May 20, 2024
On Monday, May 20th 2024 God called home one of his Angels, Mrs. Helen ”Reaky” Diggs Simpson home.
Reaky was born 8 out of 10 children to the late Perlie McKinley Diggs and Lucy Bell Todd Diggs on October 10, 1954.
Reaky was a Smithfield native and was educated in the Smithfield School System. She graduated from Smithfield High School in 1973....
Cheryl Towns Boone
May 13, 2024
Cheryl Towns Boone, 61 of Smithfield, VA went home to be with the Lord on May 13, 2024. Cheryl was born January 9, 1963 to Eddie and Mildred Edwards Towns in Suffolk, VA. She graduated from Smithfield High School in 1980. Ms. Boone was employed by the Daily Press as an Administrative Assistant for 12 years. Ms. Boone was a member...
Alfred Levine
May 12, 2024
John 11:25 “…I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.”
Alfred Levine, affectionately known as “Big Al and Teddy,” was born to the late Louis Levine Sr. and Alice Johnson-Richardson on October 7, 1945, in Cross, South Carolina. Alfred was joined in holy matrimony to Norma Jean Pringle-Levine on...
Essray Taliaferro, Jr.
May 2, 2024
Essray Taliaferro Jr. transitioned from this life on Thursday, May 02, 2024 in a Washington DC Hospital.Essray Taliaferro Jr. was born on March 18th, 1965, to the late Essray Taliaferro Sr. and Martha Taliaferro in Smithfield, Virginia.Essray attended Smithfield High School, Class of 1983. There he was a star athlete on the track and football teams. He was a regional...
Russell Leon Finney
Apr 29, 2024
I fought a good fight, I finished my course, I kept the faith, now I have gained my wings.
On Monday April 29, 2024 Russell Leon Finney also known as “Pnutt/Duke transitioned into eternal rest surrounded by his family and three friends at Sentara Careplex Hospital.
He was born on September 20, 1965 to Stella Louise Finney and Russell Lee Finney. He...
Jacqulyn Jossett Johnson
Apr 27, 2024
Jacqulyn Jossett Wilson Johnson answered the call to eternal rest Saturday April 27, 2024 in Portsmouth, VA.
Jacqulyn a beloved daughter of Herbert Vann Wilson and Lillie Frances Whitaker Wilson was born March 7, 1956. She was a 1974 graduate of Smithfield High School in Isle of Wight County, VA.
Having a call to service, Jacqulyn served in the United States Army...
Estelle Reese Parson
Apr 24, 2024
Our beloved Estelle Reese Parson gained her heavenly crown on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
Estelle, was born to Thomas and Marie Reese on July 29,1936. Estelle became a member of First Gravel Hill Baptist Church at a very young age. Later, after marrying her late husband Raymond Parson she shared her time at Cypress Baptist Church as well. She was a...
Ideluia Ann Sawyers
Apr 19, 2024
On Friday, April 19, 2024, Ideluia A. Sawyers smiled and went home to be with the Lord, while surrounded by her family and heavenly angels. She was born in Tarrytown, NY on November 24, 1958, the next to the youngest of five children of the late Curtis and Isabel Pearson.
Sister Sawyers graduated from John F. Kennedy University (California) earning a...
Linwood White
Apr 18, 2024
Linwood Alpheus White transitioned from this life on Thursday, April 18, 2024 in Suffolk, Va.
Linwood Alpheus White was born December 8, 1951 to the late Aaron White. Sr and Amy Lee Parker White.
An Isle of Wight native, Linwood fell head over heels for the love of his life, Iris Odell Robertson, whom he lovingly married. Together their union raised 4...
Tracey Morrell Williams, Sr.
Apr 17, 2024
Tracey Morrell Williams Sr. affectionately known as "Mi Mi" (pronounced Me Me) departed this life on April 17, 2024 in Newport News, Va. He was born to Raleigh Wilson Williams Sr. and Carrie Ann Williams.
As a young boy, Tracey initially resided in Surry, Va and years later during his early childhood his family eventually moved to 22nd Street in Newport News, Va where...
Leroy Edwards
Apr 15, 2024
Leroy Edwards, 80, of Suffolk, VA, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024. He was born on June 2, 1943, in Nansemond County, VA to the late Alexander and Rosetta Edwards. One of 11 children, Leroy was no stranger to hard work. He left home early, to pursue work in New York City, where he met his wife of 47...
Rufus Holloman, Sr.
Apr 14, 2024
Rufus Junious Holloman, Sr.
On Sunday, April 14, 2024, our PaPa, Father, Grandfather, and brother entered into eternal rest at Nansemond Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing in Suffolk, Virginia. Our hearts were truly broken but we know God does all things for His purpose.
Rufus was a native of Isle...
Tonya Renee Shears
Apr 11, 2024
Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of our beloved daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, niece, cousin, friend.
Tonya Renee Shears peacefully entered into eternal rest, Thursday, April 11, 2024, in the comfort of her home in Newport News, Virginia at age 50. Her bright light and big heart left us too soon, but we will remember her warmth,...
Louise N. Cargill
Apr 9, 2024
On April 9, 2024, God called his angel, our mother, wife, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Louise Nichols Cargill home.
Louise Nichols Cargill was born in Southampton County, Virginia, on March 7, 1945, to the late Roger and Lillian Patterson Nichols, the last of 9 children; Roger, Jr., Maurice, Adelle, Alice, William, Sarah Jane, Nellie Mae and Susie all preceded her...
Mary Copeland
Apr 8, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Fleetwood-Copeland, departed this life on Tuesday, April 08, 2024, peacefully with her family by her side in Chesapeake, VA. Born February 21, 1934, to Cora Delk-Fleetwood and William Fleetwood, Sr. in Isle of Wight County. Mary attended the Isle of Wight County School System.
Mary met and married Mr. Floyd Copeland Sr., and to their union were born three...
Clementine Smallwood
Mar 21, 2024
On Thursday March 21, 2024, Clementine Smallwood was called home to share her voice with God. "Tine," as she was affectionately known, was born on July 5, 1954 to the late Parker and Virginia Butler in Ivor Virginia.
As a child, “Tine” was member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church of Smithfield, Virginia. Tine attended Isle of Wight public school. In 1968,...
Milton R. Worthington
Mar 15, 2024
Milton Ronnell Worthington, affectionately known as “Milt” or “Truck,” entered into eternal rest on March 15, 2024, at his residence in Carrollton, Virginia. He was born February 8, 1953 in Murfreesboro, North Carolina, to James Henry Worthington and Mildred E. Boone (Jones). Milton attended Calvin Scott Brown High School from 1968-1971 where he played football and was a member of...
Essie Lee White
Mar 14, 2024
On Thursday, March 14, 2024, God called our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend Essie Lee White to her heavenly home. She was born on November 20, 1941 in Southampton, Virginia to the late Linwood and Mattie Edwards. She attended L.P. Jackson School.
Essie worked at Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company for years before their relocation. From there, she...
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