Recent Obituaries
James Q. Bolling
Mar 9, 2024
James Quincy Bolling transitioned from this life on Saturday, March 9, 2024 in Kinston, NC.On Saturday, March 16, 2024 1pm a Memorial Celebration will be held at Restoration and Faith Ministry 2114 Wickham Ave. Newport News, VA. Please keep the Bolling family in your thoughts and prayers.
Charles "Chilly" Turner
Mar 7, 2024
The Life of Charles “Chilly” Turner
Charles J. Turner, 84, born May 2,1939, transitioned from this life on Thursday March 7, 2024, at Autumn Care of Suffolk, Virginia. He was a native of Nansemond County, born to the late Willie and Ida Edwards Turner. Charles was employed with Sanders Supply Company for many years, where he later retired. His favorite hobby...
Linda Parker
Mar 6, 2024
Linda G. Parker was called home to heaven on March 6, 2024. Her strong faith and devotion to family were the foundation of a lifetime of happiness, ups and downs, and health struggles. Linda was born on February 9, 1953, third of five children to the late Carey and Betty Goldman of Cullen, VA.Linda attended Randolph Henry High school and...
Charlie Robert Smith
Mar 4, 2024
In Loving Memory
Charlie Robert Smith, 98, was born on February 19, 1926 to the late Charlie and Virginia (Winnegan) Smith in Newport News, Virginia. On Monday, March 4, 2024 at 2:24 p.m., Charlie, often referred to as “Pop” by his family and friends, was called home to be with the Lord.
“Pop” served in the U.S. Army during World War...
Vernell Tonkins Butts
Feb 23, 2024
Vernell T. Butts, October 1, 1937 – February 23, 2024
Vernell “Nell” Tonkins Butts, age 86, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, February 23, 2024, surrounded by family at her home in Smithfield, VA.
Vernell was born to the late Willie Eddie and Martha Hamlin Tonkins of Wakefield, VA on October 1, 1937. Ten siblings...
LeRoy Byrd Major
Feb 16, 2024
LeRoy Byrd Major, beloved father and devoted servant of the Lord, passed away on February 16, 2024 at the age of 77. LeRoy was born on April 19, 1946 in Smithfield, Virginia to the late Charles H. Major Sr. and Ida K. Major. He is preceded in death by his brothers Charles H. Major Jr., George R. Major, Walter E....
Bobby "Sly" Winnegan
Feb 15, 2024
Bobby Ray “Sly” Winnegan 46, of Suffolk, VA passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024 in Norfolk, VA. He was born to the late Gordon Ray Winnegan, Jr., and Mrs. Anna Baker Diggs.
He attended Smithfield High School and worked for Site Work South Construction. Bobby was a hard worker who enjoyed riding motorcycles, being a Music DJ and playing pool.
Bobby’s memory...
Savannah L. Phillips
Feb 13, 2024
The Life of Savannah L. Phillips
Deaconess Savannah L. Phillips was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. On the evening of February 13, 2024, Savannah entered eternal rest at Maryview Hospital surrounded by her children. Savannah was born to the late Roger and Lillie Greene.
She worked for forty-five years at Smithfield Foods before retiring. Savannah was an active and faithful...
Calvin E. Horton
Feb 12, 2024
Calvin Eugene Horton transitioned from this life on Monday, February 12, 2024 at Sentara Obici Hospital.
Calvin was a gentle giant with a loveable heart. He split his childhood between Brooklyn, NY and Ahoskie, NC. After earning his GED at Job Corp, he moved to Newport News, VA at the age of 19. He lived a full life as a loving...
James L. Spratley, Jr.
Feb 10, 2024
James L. Spratley, Jr.
DEVOTED, LOVING, KIND
James Lloyd Spratley Jr., entered eternal rest with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, February 10, 2024, while a patient at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia. James, also known as “Jake” was born on May 26, 1942, to the late James Arthur Spratley Sr. and Sarah Lee Alston Spratley. He resided in Smithfield,...
Dolly S. Williams
Feb 10, 2024
Dolly (Saunders) Williams, 83, of Smithfield, VA passed away on February 10, 2024. Her loss was completely unexpected; leaving her family and friends profoundly saddened.
Dolly was born on May 28, 1940, to the late Ernestine Horton and Sleepy Saunders in Accomack County, Virginia. She was one of 16 children. Dolly obtained her education in the Accomack Public School System.
In 1972,...
Craig Christopher Edwards
Feb 8, 2024
The Life of Craig Christopher Edwards
Craig Christopher Edwards transitioned from this life on Thursday, February 8, 2024. He was born November 11, 1968 to Bertha M. Edwards and the late Joshua Joseph Bailey, Sr.
He was educated in the Isle of Wight County Public School System. He enjoyed playing video games and enjoyed football. His favorite team was the Pittsburgh...
Boyce Antonio (Tony) Williams
Feb 6, 2024
Boyce Antonio (Tony) Williams was born on January 12,1968, to the late Mrs. Juanita Faulk Williams, and the late Mr. James Willie Brown, Sr. in Suffolk, VA. Tony is the 8th of 9 siblings to Mrs. Jaunita Williams and one of 5 siblings to Mr. James Willie Brown.
He transitioned on February 06, 2024. Tony is a native of Suffolk, VA.,...
Charlie W. Ensley, Jr.
Feb 4, 2024
Charlie W. Ensley, Jr. transitioned from this life on Sunday, February 4, 2024.
A Memorial Celebration will be held 12pm Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Christian Home Baptist Church. Please keep the Ensley family in your thoughts and prayers.
Gladys M. Robinson
Feb 4, 2024
In Memory
On Sunday, February 4th, our precious mother and grandmother, Gladys M. Robinson was called home. To her children and grandchildren, she was perfect in every way—a gorgeous, elegant, dignified, and intelligent woman with so many gifts, who was fiercely devoted to her family. There was no sacrifice too great for her to make for them, and she continued to...
Herbert Green
Feb 2, 2024
“A chapter completed, a page turned, a life well-lived, a rest well earned. May we find peace in the knowledge that our loved one has completed the Book of Eternal Life.”
Sergeant First Class (Ret) Herbert L. Green entered eternal rest on February 2, 2024. He passed away peacefully at home in Smithfield, Virginia surrounded by his loving family.
Herbert was born...
Todd W. Edwards
Jan 29, 2024
Todd Warren Edwards 50, transitioned from this life Monday January 29, 2024 at his residence in Suffolk, VA. Please keep the Edwards family in your thoughts and prayers.
David Ivan "Smith" Mutts, Sr.
Jan 28, 2024
The Life of David Ivan “Smith” Mutts, Sr.
David Ivan "Smith" Mutts, Sr. transitioned from this life on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at his residence.
David was born in Newport News on February 16, 1958. He was the eldest child among his brothers and sisters.
He resided in Hampton for many years. He attended Hampton public schools, served in the US Army,...
Sylvester Tyrone Hill, Sr.
Jan 23, 2024
August 30, 1953, the sun rose for Sylvester Tyrone Hill, Sr., mostly known as "Tyrone," was born at home in Windsor, VA to his beautiful mother, Ms. Vertie Mae Hill. He was raised in Windsor, VA by his loving mother Ms. Vertie Mae Hill and by his adoring (late) grandparents, Mrs. Estella Tynes and Mr. Alex Jones.
Tyrone attended and graduated...
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