Recent Obituaries
Thomas Lee Collins
Oct 28, 2021
On Wednesday, October 28, 2021, Thomas Lee Collins, age 70, passed away at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. God reached out and touched the switch to cut off the beaming light. He reconnected the air hose that breathed the breath of eternal life. He stopped the heart from beating so the soul could get some rest, softly whispering come my son...
Plummie Diggs Hicks
Oct 28, 2021
Plummie Diggs Hicks, 94, transitioned from this life on October 28, 2021 in Northwest Hospital in Randallstown, MD. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11am Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Little Bethel Baptist Church, (Chuckatuck Station) Suffolk, VA. Viewing will be held from 9-11am prior to the service. Please keep the Diggs and Reid family in your prayers....
Lorenzo Pearson, Jr.
Oct 27, 2021
Lorenzo Pearson Jr., 74, of Richmond, VA transitioned into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at VCU Hospital. Lorenzo Pearson Jr., was born on July 12,1947, to the late Andora Pearson and Lorenzo Pearson, Sr., in Emporia, Virginia. He graduated from Edward W. Wyatt High School in Emporia, Virginia. In 1966, he served our country as a member of...
Deacon Junius C. Rodgers, Sr.
Oct 16, 2021
Last Journey There is a train at the station with a seat reserved just for me. I’m excited about its destination As I have heard it sets you free The trials and tribulations The pain and stress we breathe don’t exist where I’m going Only happiness I believe Deacon Junius Clifton Rodgers, Sr. answered the Master’s call on October 16,...
Elder Leonard Alphonsa Johnson
Oct 15, 2021
MEMOIR
LEONARD ALPHONSA JOHNSON
ELDER, ENTREPRENEUR, EXEMPLAR PAR EXCELLENCE 1952 - 2021
On Friday morning, October 15th, God saw fit to call one of his precious children home to Him. Leonard was born in Newport News, VA, the youngest to Bishop K.D. and Dorcas Johnson.
Being a "Preacher's Kid," he was born into the Sweet Haven Holy Church of God...
Patricia L. Osborne
Oct 10, 2021
Life and Legacy of Pat Patricia L.(Pat) Osborne, as she was affectionately called, was born to the late Ollie S. Harris and Arlethia B. Harris on October 5th, 1952 in Smithfield VA. Pat went into eternal rest on October 10, 2021 in Arlington, VA where she joined her late husband Robert L Osborne. She was a loving and devoted mother,...
LaVonda Parker
Oct 6, 2021
“You Can Only Have One Mother” You can only have one mother, patient kind and true; No other friend in all the world, will be the same to you. When other friends forsake you, to mother you will return, For all her loving kindness, she asks nothing in return. As we look upon her picture, sweet memories we recall, Of...
Raymond T. Jones, Sr.
Oct 6, 2021
I Shall Fall Asleep Someday From this earth I’ll pass Away But my soul shall live on in a better land When my weary eyes shall close And I sleep in sweet repose And his way I cannot understand When I wake, wake, wake up in glory I shall sing redemption story I shall see God’s blessed face How he...
Craig Lamonte Houchens
Oct 6, 2021
On Wednesday, October 6, 2021, Craig Lamonte Houchens gained his wings at the age of 55. Craig was born on March 19, 1966, in Richmond, VA to Frank and Matilda (Smith) Houchens. He was baptized and received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. He graduated from Denbigh High School in 1984. He joined Navy Reserves...
Donald L. Clarke
Oct 4, 2021
Donald Lorenzo Clarke was born on March 8, 1959 in Newport News, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, the Late Lenard and Catherine Gilchrist Clarke. Donald leaves to mourn his memory his twin brother, Ronald L. Clarke of Smithfield, Virginia, a daughter, Regina Wilson and affectionate grandchildren, Myyonna Wilson and Jeremiah Wilson Gee of Kenbridge, Virginia, a...
Darren Lenox Jarrett
Oct 3, 2021
Jarrett, Sgt. Darren L., 56, departed this life October 3, 2021. He is preceded in death by his father, Plummer Jarrett and mother, Iris Odessa Jarrett. He is survived by his beloved wife of 24 years, Loretta Scott Jarrett; three children, Kiera Jarrett, Caleb Jarrett, Hunter Jarrett; three grandchildren, Lyric (9), Tristin (4), Aniyah (1); eight siblings, Lora Jarrett, Juliette...
Martha J. Jordan
Oct 3, 2021
On Sunday, October 3, 2021, Martha Jordan entered the eternal home of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Martha was born March 31, 1927 to the late Rebecca Johnson and the late Herbert Robertson. Martha loved going to Tyler’s Beach. During her time of sickness Martha once said, “I’m tired of suffering.” Now she is free from all aches and...
Mary T. Wilson
Oct 2, 2021
Mary Ellen Wilson Tynes was born on June 7, 1931 to James Tynes and Fannie Edwards Tynes. Our beloved Mary peacefully departed this life and entered eternal rest on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at her home. Mary was a loving and devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, confident and friend. But most of all she was saved and sanctified by...
Rev. John P. Day, Jr
Sep 30, 2021
Rev. John P. Day Sr., 78, of Isle of Wight County, transitioned into the arms of the Lord on September 30, 2021. John was born March 18, 1943 to Ursula T. Day and John P. Day Sr. He was employed with Smithfield Packing Company as a Supervisor/Superintendent for over 35 years before his retirement. He was preceded by John P....
Barbara Watson
Sep 29, 2021
Barbara Bailey Watson transitioned from this life on Wednesday September 29, 2021 at Sentara Obici Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held 3pm Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Jersey Park Apartment Complex. Mrs. Watson is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please keep the Watson Family in your thoughts and prayers.
Ruth T. Jones
Sep 27, 2021
Ruth Tonkins Jones, 79, affectionally known as my Baby by her Husband, Grandma, Granna, G-baby, Aunt Belle, Billie and Bishop by her Church family of Newport News was called home early Monday morning on September 27, 2021. She was born to the late Martha Hamlin and Willie Tonkins on December 30, 1941 in Wakefield, Virginia. She was educated in the...
Tyrone Eli Ricks, Sr.
Sep 24, 2021
Tyrone Eli Ricks, Sr. transitioned from this life on Friday, September 24, 2021 at Bon Secours Medical Center. Tyrone Eli Ricks was born on April 23, 1956 to Roscoe McClinton Ricks and Lillian Porter Ricks, both deceased. He would be the last of 5 children born of this union. He is predeceased by his brothers Slester Ricks, Roscoe Ricks Jr.,...
Walter Ricky Robertson, Sr.
Sep 24, 2021
On Friday September, 24, 2021, Mr. Walter Robertson, Sr., father, grandfather, brother, nephew and friend answered God’s call and said goodbye to earth’s cares. He was born July 27, 1954 to the late Ira Lucille and Stanley Robertson. Ricky, as he was affectionately called loved his children and grandchildren with all his heart. many times forgetting his own pains, sorrows...
Donald Ray Butler
Sep 16, 2021
Donald Ray Butler transitioned from this life on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Atlanta Wellstar Medical Center. Donald or "Mook," as he was affectionately called, was born January 6, 1955 to the late Herbert Sr. and Thelma Butler. Donald was born and raised in Isle of Wight County, VA. "Mook" was very adventurous. At an early age, he ventured out...
Clarence "Bootsy" Taliaferro
Sep 12, 2021
Clarence "Bootsy" Taliaferro transitioned from this life on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Walter Reed Convalescent & Rehabilitation Center. Clarence “Bootsey” Edward Taliaferro was born October 30, 1946 in Smithfield, VA to the late Otis Lee Taliaferro and Sadie Lillie Mae Clarke Taliaferro. To the family he was known as Jug and Jughead. Clarence was a member of Mt Sinai...
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