Recent Obituaries
Frayanda P. Freeman
May 23, 2021
In the early morning, on Sunday, May 23, 2021, Phyllis peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born January 28, 1955 to Elton and Doris Uzzle of Smithfield, Va. She was a long-time member of Brown’s A.M.E. Church, Smithfield, Va. She worked at the Newport News Shipyard as a painter for 20...
William Edward Wilson, Sr.
May 18, 2021
The Lord has fitted our beloved William E. Wilson, Sr. "Bill" with his wings. William was born January 13, 1944 and took flight from this earth on May 18, 2021 at Accordius Health at Nans Pointe, Suffolk, Virginia. William was the second child born to Daniel E. and Alice Wilson who predeceased him. Early in life he was married to...
Pamela Leigh Shivers
May 13, 2021
Pamela Leigh Shivers transitioned from this life on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at her residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12 pm Friday, May 21, 2021 at Shivers Funeral Chapel BY INVITATION ONLY. In compliance with CDC guidelines, limited attendance will be strictly adhered to and required. Public viewing will take place Thursday, May 20, 2021 from...
Alma L. Wellons-Jones
May 8, 2021
"The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want..." Psalm 23 On Saturday May 8, 2021 God called home our beloved sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend Alma Lovenia Jones. Alma Lovenia Jones was born February 25, 1961 to the late William Wellons and Lillie Wellons. She received her education at Isle of Wight County Schools. She was preceded in...
Mildred Parker Collins
May 7, 2021
“A heart of gold stopped beating, two shining eyes at rest, God broke out heart to prove He only takes the best.”. On Friday, May 7, 2021. God called from this world of sorrow and pain to a place of eternal rest, our Sweet Jean, a beloved wife mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend. Mildred “Jean” Collins was born October...
William L. Robertson
May 3, 2021
Early Monday morning on May 3, 2021 at the family homeplace, God sent his angel for William Lawrence Robertson lovingly known as “Head”. Born February 6, 1937 to the late Wesley Poole and Sarah “Kate” Robertson in Rushmere, Virginia. He attended Lawrence School. William had a love for cars, listening to the CB radio, wrestling, Jet magazine and collecting guns....
Sherry Thomas-Wyatt
Apr 30, 2021
Our beloved mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend Sherry Ann Thomas-Wyatt was called to her heavenly home early Friday morning April 30, 2021 at Riverside Hospital. She was born to Edwin O and Thelma J. Addison Thomas on August 17, 1964 in Suffolk, VA. She received her education in the Isle of Wight Public School System. Before becoming a member...
James Alan Lane, Jr.
Apr 30, 2021
James Alan Lane, Jr., 28, transitioned into eternal rest on Friday April 30, 2021. He was the first child born to Wanda Lane and James Alan Lane, Sr. He accepted Christ at the age of 13 and was baptized at Oak Grove Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Leslie L. Holloway, Jr. Our beloved James graduated from Surry County...
Helen Hamlin
Apr 27, 2021
On Tuesday, April 27, 2021, Helen Elizabeth Robertson Hamlin transitioned into eternal rest. She was the fourth of eight children. The late Alethia “Nippy” Robertson, Sr., and Margaret “Wink” Elizabeth Holloway Robertson were gifted from heaven on December 20,1948 a daughter. God knew her name and it was “Helen Elizabeth” Baptized at an early age, she was active in ministry...
Pamela Castelonia
Apr 26, 2021
Pamela Castelonia transitioned from this life on Monday, April 26, 2021 at her residence. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date. Mrs. Castelonia is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please Keep the Castelonia family in your thoughts and prayers.
Mozell Brown
Apr 22, 2021
Mozell Ricks Brown, transitioned from this earthly life to her heavenly home on the morning of April 22, 2021 at VCU Medical Center (Richmond, VA). Mozell was born to the late James H. & Nannie O. Ricks on April 13, 1939 in Nansemond County, Virginia.
In her early years, Mozell was employed by Smithfield Packing and then took her culinary...
Ronzell Roberts
Apr 21, 2021
On Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Deacon Ronzell Roberts transitioned to his heavenly home while surrounded by his loving family.
He was born to the late Deacon Elmo F. and Deaconess Elnora Clarke Roberts. He was educated in the Isle of Wight County School System. Ronzell was married to the former Valerie Outlaw. Together they raised two sons. He accepted Christ...
Rose Drew Major
Apr 15, 2021
Rose Ann Drew Major was called home to the Lord on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Riverside Hospital. Rose Major was born July 28, 1949 to Sandy Drew Jr. and Mable Drew, who preceded her in death. She also was preceded in death by her daughter, Angela L. Major. Rose graduated from Westside High School in 1968. She married her...
Kameron Nasir Robertson
Apr 13, 2021
Kameron Nasir Robertson gained his heavenly wings when he answered the Father’s call on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Kameron was born on October 14, 2004, to Latisha L. Shivers and Quinn D. Robertson at Louise Obici Memorial Hospital, Suffolk, VA.
Kameron was a sophomore at Smithfield High School. Kam excelled in his studies majoring in honor courses. He took pride...
Junious "Bubba" Joyner, Jr.
Apr 6, 2021
On the morning of Tuesday, April 6, 2021, Junious C. Joyner, affectionately known as “Bubba”, went home to be with the Lord. He was born to Junious and Frances Joyner on March 31, 1944. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Katherine L. Joyner and son Maxie Bailey.
He also leaves two sisters: Dale Jordan and Millisa Palmer (William)...
Lillie Wellons
Apr 4, 2021
“The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want…” Psalm 23 On Sunday, April 4, 2021 God saw our mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend Lillie Scott Wellons was getting tired, so he wrapped his loving arms around her and whispered, “Come to Me”. Our matriarch’s job was done, and we know our heavenly Father does not make any...
Frizelle Clarke
Apr 3, 2021
Frizelle Clarke transitioned from this life on Saturday, April 3, 2021.
Frizelle was born as the fifth child to the late Harry J. Clarke Sr. and Josie Gwaltney Clarke on September 25, 1937 in an area called Modest Neck, Isle of Wight County, Va.
As a young man, Frizelle prayed for a wife, and God sent him “an angel by...
James Turner
Mar 27, 2021
James Thomas Turner, known as "Muddy Waters" to family and friends, transitioned Saturday, March 27, 2021. He was born March 24, 1950 to the late Elizabeth Chambliss-Turner in Southampton County, Virginia. He attended Southampton County Public Schools. James also spent several years working for Smithfield Foods.
Before he became ill, James Thomas spent his time washing and maintaining his collection...
Geraldine T. Liggins
Mar 26, 2021
Geraldine Taliaferro Liggins, 81, of Smithfield, VA passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 1:39pm surrounded by her loving family. She was the oldest of four children born to the late Allen Carter and Virgie Taliaferro Carter in Isle of Wight County, Smithfield, VA. She accepted Christ at an early age while at Mt. Tabor...
Charles L. Johnson
Mar 26, 2021
On March 26, 2021 our beloved brother, stepfather, and uncle, Charles Lorenzo Johnson, gained his heavenly wings. He was the husband of the late Carine Ellis Johnson. Charles was also known as “Lo Lo.” He was born December 7, 1958 to the late Anderson Ross Johnson and Ruth Alice Hilliard Johnson. To that union, ten children were born. Lo Lo...
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