Recent Obituaries
Hurley J. Simmons
Mar 5, 2023
“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning” Psalm 30:5 Hurley Junious Simmons entered eternal rest on Sunday, March 5, 2023.
He was born on June 2, 1941 to Hurley L. Simmons and Mary Equilla Simmons in Isle of Wight County. He was affectionately known as “Bubba” to family and “HJ” to many others. Hurley...
Ervin Robinson Wiggins
Mar 5, 2023
Ervin Robinson Wiggins transitioned from this life Sunday March 5, 2023 in Pennsylvania.
A Memorial Service will be held 11:30 am Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Friendship Cathedral COGIC, 5511 Godwin Blvd, Suffolk, VA in the Chuckatuck section.
Please keep the Wiggins family in your prayers.
Mildred Shivers Tynes
Mar 4, 2023
Mildred Octavia Shivers Tynes passed away on Saturday March 4, 2023 at her residence in Woodbridge, VA.
Her battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed her courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite her pain, Octavia stayed true to the end, never complaining.
Octavia was born the third daughter to Mills and Gracie Lee Shivers...
Larry W. Hunt
Feb 26, 2023
Larry Windell Hunt gained his heavenly wings when he answered his Father’s call on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was born on Monday, December 12, 1949, to the late Mrs. Teolar Hunt Pace and Mr. Milton Giles, Sr.He was educated in the Norfolk and Isle of Wight Public Schools. Larry was drafted into the U.S. Marine...
David Wilson, Jr.
Feb 24, 2023
On Friday morning, February 24, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, David Wilson, Jr. quietly entered into eternal rest after a valiant battle with cancer.
He was born in Nansemond County, Suffolk, VA, on March 9, 1953 and was the second of eight children born to the late David Wilson, Sr. and Mary Wilson. He was preceded in death...
Carlias Warren
Feb 24, 2023
Carlias G. “Big Warren” Warren Carlias “aka” Big Warren, 60, a native of Isle of Wight County, transitioned from labor to his heavenly reward on February 24, 2023.
He was a resident of Newport News, VA for several years. He was a graduate of Smithfield High School where he played football and was known as “The Toe.” He was...
Willie E. Artis, Jr.
Feb 19, 2023
The Life and Legacy of Willie E. Artis
Willie E. Artis, Jr. (aka Bird) was born on January 1, 1957 and transitioned into His New Life of Joy and Peace on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at the age of 66 in the comfort of home with his loving daughter at his side.
Wilie attended Smithfield High School and...
Nelson Edward Hoskin
Feb 13, 2023
Nelson Edward Haskins 76, was born in Smithfield, VA and resided in Baltimore, MD.
Nelson went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 13, 2023 at his residence in Windsor, VA. Nelson was the firstborn of fourteen children. He was born on November 27, 2023 to the late James and Iola Hoskins Brumskin (biological father, Morris Lewis)....
Cherie N. Wiggins
Feb 12, 2023
Cherie Nichole Wiggins of 2507 Walnut Stret, Portsmouth, VA departed this life at Bon Secours Maryview Hospital on February 12, 2023.
She was a native of Washington, DC and relocated to this area in 1987. She was born August 18, 1971 to Mrs. Evelyn Boykins Holmes and Mr. Theophilus Barnett. On December 21, 2014 she married the love of...
Loretta K. Johnson
Feb 6, 2023
Loretta Katherine Johnson age 74 passed away February 6, 2023. She was born August 6, 1948 to Ophelia Johnson and Jessie Thompson (deceased). She was predeceased by her daughter Doretha Johnson- Davis, sisters Lafrance Reese and Maggie Lias, and brother Leroy Pierce.
She was employed by Smithfield Packing and Farm Fresh. Loretta’s home was always open to many, no...
Henry Wells, Jr.
Feb 3, 2023
Life and Legacy of “Juni’ Henry Wells, Jr.
‘Juni” as he was affectionately called, went on to be with his Savior on February 3, 2023. Born to the late Henry and Mary Winnegan Wells, he was a native of Isle of Wight County and educated in isle of Wight Public Schools. His love of mechanics started at an early...
Eunice Arline Dunn
Jan 30, 2023
Our beloved mother, cousin aunt and friend took her wings as it pleased Almighty God to transition her from labor to reward in Northern Cardinal Rehabilitation and Nursing, Suffolk, Va.
Eunice A Dunn was born January 26, 1937, to the late Elnora V. Lawton Holley. She attended school in Nansemond County. She dedicated her life to the Lord and...
Kendra Ann Boothe
Jan 29, 2023
My Life, My Life, My Life
Intro
“Look into my Life and See What I See” Kendra Ann Boothe came bursting into the world on December 20, 1977 just in time to bless her parents Cheryl L. Boothe and John J. Collins with the most precious Christmas gift. Kendra was love personified. Her mere presence filled whatever room...
Margie Hill Smith
Jan 26, 2023
Her Story
Now I lay me down to sleep. Kind friends pray, do not weep, free from all perplexity and pain I shall not wake in this world again. My dreams shall ever be more sweet, until the time we shall meet.
Deaconess Margie Smith was born on March 16, 1935 in Isle of Wight County, Virginia to...
Rhondea Cowling Williams
Jan 23, 2023
Rhondea Mercedas Cowling-Williams (Rhoni), the baby child of the late Anthony T. Cowling and Ella Lousie Ensley was born June 19, 1953, in Baltimore, MD. She entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 23, 2023. Rhoni was six years old when her mother passed and she came to live with her grandmother Ma Missie Cowling in Chuckatuck, VA.
Rhoni...
Omar Taliaferro
Jan 21, 2023
Omar Stefan Taliaferro, 34, a native of Isle of Wight County and a resident of Smithfield, Virginia, made his transition from labor to his heavenly reward on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 6:30 am.
He truly loved his family, enjoyed cooking, preparing meals, making others happy, laughing, and spending free time with others.
Omar was preceded in death...
Linwood Turner, Jr.
Jan 19, 2023
Linwood Turner Jr. AKA “Pete Man” was born December 22, 1955, in Southampton County VA to the late Linwood and Gracie Turner. He was the youngest boy out of 8 siblings. On January 19, 2023, Linwood departed peacefully in Riverside Regional Medical Center.
Linwood attended Southampton County public schools where he graduated from Southampton High school in 1975. He...
Larry Carnell Chapman
Jan 18, 2023
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: My God in him will I trust. Psalm 91:1-2
Larry Carnell Chapman entered into eternal rest on January 18, 2023 at Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center in...
Lorenza Eugene Wiggins
Jan 13, 2023
Lorenza Eugene Wiggins transitioned from this life on Friday, January 13, 2023 in Southampton Memorial Hospital Franklin, Va. Funeral Services will be private. Please keep the Wiggins family in your prayers.
Clementine Liggins Baker
Jan 10, 2023
In the chill and brisk of the morning on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 our beloved mother, Clementine Liggins Baker transitioned to commune with her Heavenly Father. Eternal rest became her portion after many years of servitude, caring for others and truly exemplifying love. Clementine was born to a beautifully wedded couple, Willie and Novella Viola Liggins and from this union...
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