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Doretha L. Major
May 13, 2023
Mother Doretha L. Major was called from labor to reward on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia.
A native of Surry County, Doretha was born September 30, 1952, to the late Jesse and Clara White Lane, the middle child out of eight children. Her parents, husband, and son preceded her in death.
She...
Renee “Jitterbug” Banks
May 11, 2023
Renee J. “Jitterbug” Banks 71, of Smithfield, VA entered into eternal rest at Sentara Norfolk General on May 9, 2023.
Jit was born to the late John W. Banks and the late Thomas Reese Banks on November 25, 1951
After high school, Jit went to work at Smithfield Packing. After a few years there he worked for VDOT. Later...
Jerrene Yeoman
Apr 20, 2023
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Takeoff: 10/3/30
Duration: 92 years, 6 months, 17days
Landing: Heaven’s Gate 4/20/23
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Will R. Wiggins, Sr.
Apr 19, 2023
In February of 1939 on the 21 st day of the month Will R, Wiggins, Sr. was born in the city of Smithfield, Virginia to his parents, Willie Lee and Easter Robinson Wiggins, their firstborn son. After sharing eighty-four years here with us, Wednesday morning, April 19, 2023, he had to answer his call to depart this life at...
Cleo B. Kelly
Apr 18, 2023
Cleo B. Kelly
On April 15, 2023 Mom Boldy and verbally expressed to the Lord “Feed me till I want no more- . She told God that her soul was ready and that she was ready to see Him so her soul could rest Mom also stated that her soul was going to leave her body and be with...
Deborah Williams
Apr 16, 2023
Deborah Williams was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 16, 2023. She was born on August 30, 1961, to the late Hurley Williams, Jr., and Alice C. Williams.
Deborah worked for Isle of Wight County Public Schools for fifteen years and Food Lion for five years.
She was a mother who loved her children and...
Larry T. Wood
Apr 16, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Thomas Wood of Newport News, Virginia, who passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News, VA. He was 79.
Larry was born May 13, 1943, in Mecklenburg County, VA. He was the son of the late Theotris Wood and Hattie Jane...
Lillie W. Bailey
Apr 14, 2023
On Friday, April 14, 2023 God called home our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. Lillie Dynella Bailey to eternal rest at her home in Smithfield, Virginia. Lillie was born to the late Matthew Lee Williams and the late Margue Ree Williams of North Carolina.
Lillie was a light in life. Her smile and wit...
Rufus Towns, Sr.
Apr 6, 2023
On Thursday, April 6, 2023, four days after his 84th birthday, God called Rufus Towns, Sr., our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother from labor to reward. Rufus was born April 2, 1939 to Matthew and Josephine Ramsey Towns in Nansemond County.
He was joined in holy matrimony to Carol Esther Eley on July 20, 1957. To their union...
Virginia Yvonne Spratley
Apr 6, 2023
In the late evening of April 6, 2023 the Lord reached down into his garden of life and lifted a sweet and lovely rose, our mother, sister, aunt and friend.
Virginia was preceded in death by her parents James and Dorothy Lankford, brothers; James Langford and Ernest Lankford.
Virginia leaves to cherish her memory three daughters; Michelle Hollimon,...
Freddricy "Tommy" Gibbs, Jr.
Apr 4, 2023
On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, Freddricy Thomas Gibbs, Jr. better known as “Tommy” walked through the pearly gates and received his wings.
Tommy was a simple and uncomplicated man with a big heart. He would help anyone who needed assistance. He was a good husband and father.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of twenty-seven years Marie...
Adrienne Carr
Apr 1, 2023
Life Reflections Adrienne Carr
Our beloved Adrienne Carr departed this life on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Riverside Regional Medical in Newport News, Virginia. Adrienne was born on November 16, 1958 in New York to the late Joseph Carr (father) and Georgia Winfrey Carr (mother) . Adrienne was preceded in death by her brother Jabo Carr.
Adrienne was...
Janice Cypress
Apr 1, 2023
Janice Cypress transitioned from this life Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Smithfield, VA.
Janice was born to her parents Charles and Eulala Taliaferro Cypress. She grew up in a loving home with her siblings. She graduated from Smithfield High School in 1980 and was employed by Eurest Dining Services. She was extremely quiet and loved to cook and bake....
Grace Anne Pierce
Mar 30, 2023
Grace Anne Pierce departed peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at the VCU Medical Center in Richmond, VA.
Grace, or "Pookie" as she was affectionately known, was born on December 7, 1963, in the elevator of the Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA, en route to the delivery room. She was the final baby girl of the late Major Pierce,...
Lucy Daniel
Mar 29, 2023
The Life of Lucy Daniel
On March 29, 2023, at Chippenham Hospital, the Lord dispatched one of his angels to get one of his chosen children to escort into his heavenly kingdom.
Our family matriarch, Lucy Olga Ellis Daniel was born on July 11, 1929, in...
Deacon Richard Clarke, Jr.
Mar 12, 2023
The Life of Deacon Richard Clarke, Jr.
Deacon Richard Clarke, Jr. went peacefully from labor to reward at home in Wakefield, VA on Sunday morning March 12, 2023. Deacon Clarke was born July 15. 1924. Deacon Clarke retired from the Newport News Shipbuilding Company after several years of employment. He was a member of the Sussex Senior Citizens. Deacon...
Ernest Lee "Jake" Bailey
Mar 12, 2023
Ernest Lee “Jake” Bailey was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at his residence in Windsor, VA. He was born on May 15, 1938, to the late Henderson Davis and Sallie Bailey Batten. Jake received his education in Isle of Wight County. He accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of...
Wilbert Drummond
Mar 7, 2023
Wilbert transitioned from this life Tuesday afternoon, March 7, 2023 at the Newport News Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Wilbert Lee Drummond was born March 3, 1960 in Smithfield VA. He was the son of the late Robert Harden Jr., and Ida Louise Drummond.
Wilbert attended Smithfield High School in Smithfield VA. His childhood classmate and dear friend was George...
Shatavia & Shayla Butler
Mar 7, 2023
Infants Shatavia Nicole & Shayla LaShay Butler, babies of Sharnita Turner-Butler and Titus L. Butler, Jr. grew their wings and went to be with their heavenly Father on Tuesday March 7, 2023.
Services are private.
Please keep the parents and the Butler and Turner family in your thoughts and prayers.
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