Recent Obituaries
Virginia O. Edmonds
Mar 24, 2021
On Wednesday, March 24, 2021, God called home one of His masterpieces. Virginia Oliver Haskins Edmonds was born on April 20, 1929 to the late Ross and Lucy Holloman Haskins, Sr. She was a graduate of Isle of Wight Training School and Paul D. Camp College. She was employed with the Southampton County Public School System for over thirty years...
Melvin Hill
Mar 23, 2021
On Tuesday, March, 23, 2021, God Almighty called our beloved Melvin Hill to eternal rest at Riverside Hospital, Newport News, VA.
Melvin leaves to cherish his memory his children; Angel, Germaine and Jolia; siblings, Milton Hill, Robert James Hill and (Lora) and John Hill (Valerie); special niece Mary Hill Gibbs and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
A Graveside...
James A. Allen, Jr.
Mar 22, 2021
James A. Allen, Jr. transitioned from this life on Monday, March 22, 2021 at his residence.
On June 3rd, 1950, in a town of Nansemond County Suffolk VA., The late James Arthur Allen Sr & Bessie Mae Allen graced the world with their 1st born son JAMES ARTHUR ALLEN JR.
James affectionally known as "BOY", at an early age worked...
Delvin T. Gatling
Mar 21, 2021
Delvin Tyrice Clarke Boone Gatlingof Arnold, Maryland, was born in Isle of Wight County, Virginia on May 27, 1949. Delvin a.k.a "Mickey" was thesecond born to the late Jeremiah Clarke, Sr., and Clarice Greene Clarke.She was the granddaughter of the late Walter (Buck) and Emily Ellis Clarke, and the late William Eley and Arnetta Bailey Greene. She attended the Brown...
Walter D. Bailey
Mar 16, 2021
Walter Donnell Bailey know as "Donnell" to most. He was such a loving great man always strive for what he wanted no matter what. Donnell departed this world on March 16th 2021 at his residence in New Bedford Massachusetts. He was the son of the late Celestine Bailey and Walter L Bailey. Donnell was proceeded in death by his daughter...
Ruth A. Jones
Mar 13, 2021
Mrs. Ruth Ann Jones (Cutler) was born on June 16, 1936 in South Hampton County, Virginia to the late Joe Vinson and Katie Cutler. While reared by her grandparents (Ruben and Jodie Cutler) Mrs. Jones attended Westside Public School before entering the workforce. At the age of 16, Mrs. Jones worked as a Housekeeper before becoming employed by Luter's and...
Ada Jones
Mar 12, 2021
A Virtuous woman has gone to heaven, Mrs. Ada B. Jones transitioned from this life on Friday, March 12, 2021. Ada loved the Lord. She served Him all of her life. She was a long time member of Rising Star Baptist Church and later became a member of Holy Ghost Baptist Church. Ada was educated in Isle of Wight County...
Evans Wiggins
Mar 9, 2021
Evans D. Wiggins commonly known as E-Dogg of Suffolk VA, entered peacefully into eternal rest at Sentara General Heart Hospital of Norfolk, Virginia on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Before his spiritual departure, he celebrated his 51st birthday on March 3, 2021. Evans, who was born in Suffolk, Virginia, relocated to Smithfield Virginia in 1978 and continued his education through Smithfield...
Margaret L. Ward
Mar 8, 2021
Margaret was born July 29, 1941 in Nansemond County, Virginia to the late George W. Lyons and Margaret W. Lyons and passed from labor to reward at the home of her son, Ricky Ward on Monday, March 8, 2021 as God allowed the sun to set. Besides her parents, preceding her in death were sisters Thelma, Virginia and Francis and...
Joycelyn Austin
Mar 7, 2021
Joycelyn V. "Jay Jay" Austin, 69, of Williamsburg, VA, received her wings on March 7, 2021 at Riverside Regional Medical Hospital. She was born in Isle of Wight County to Jacqueline V. Joyner and the late Thadeous Joyner Jr. on July 16, 1951.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Jackie R. Joyner and her nieces, Diera M. Bragg...
Betty Wilson Langhorne
Mar 6, 2021
Minister Betty Wilson Langhorne transitioned from Labor to Reward on Saturday, March 6, 2021. On March 6, 2021, Minister Betty Wilson Langhorne was escorted by God's angels, from this world into her time of rest, and entered the Church Triumphant. Minister Langhorne was born on October 3, 1954 in Smithfield Virginia to the late James Robert Wilson and Estelle Hall...
Terry Smith
Feb 27, 2021
Terry LaVelle Smith transitioned to her final resting place on February 27, 2021. Terry was born on September 30,1964, to Otis Jerome Smith and Lillie Hill Smith. She was a selfless woman who cared for others with no desire for open recognition but from the goodness of her heart. Terry graduated from Surry High School in 1982 and attended Old...
Craig A. Burrell
Feb 20, 2021
Deacon Craig Antwon Burrell transitioned from this life Saturday, February 20, 2021. Viewing will take place Friday, March 5, 2021 from 4-6pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Deacon Burrell in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please keep the Burrell family in your thoughts and prayers. View Memorial PicturesViewing will take place Friday, March 5, 2021 from 4-6pm...
Curtis L. Jones, III
Feb 17, 2021
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the transition of Elder Curtis L. Jones, III on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Curtis L. Jones, III was born January 9, 1976 in Suffolk, VA to Curtis L. Jones, Jr and Shirley Jones. He is preceded in death by his grandparents; Curtis L. Jones, Sr and Elnora Jones; Thomas H. Turner and...
James Brown, Jr.
Feb 13, 2021
James Lee Brown, Jr. transitioned from this life on Saturday, February 13, 2021. He was born May 30, 1935 to the late James and Marion Brown. James was a native of Isle of Wight County. He attended Isle of Wight County Public Schools. James was a dedicated worker for Gwaltney of Smithfield and Warwick Heating and Plumbing. He enjoyed boxing,...
Kelvin L. Whitley
Feb 12, 2021
Kelvin L. Whitley transitoned from this life on Friday February 12, 2021. Kelvin L.Whitley, departed this life at his residence in Smithfield Heights, Smithfield VA on February 12, 2021. He was born on February 7,1960 to Elnora L.Whitley and the late Melvin Whitley Sr. He was preceded in death by his brother, Milton Sears. He was a former employee at...
Elizabeth S. Edwards
Feb 12, 2021
"The silence came oh so slow as we wept and watched you go. Calling out to love ones, name by name, it is comforting to know you are with them again. When all your troubles now have passed, and your body is free of pain at last." T'was the glad morning of Feb. 12, 2021, when Elizabeth S. Edwards boarded...
Cleveland L. Carter
Feb 12, 2021
Cleveland Lewis Carter well known as Butch, departed thiis life on Friday, February 12, 2021. Butch was born to the late Lizzie Mae Davis and Wilson Carter. He was a hard working man dedicated to his family and work. He was preceded in death by his wife Harriett Newby-Carter and his brothers Floyd Warren and Edward Warren. He leaves to...
Alberta Bowser Butler
Feb 11, 2021
Mother Alberta S. Butler, better known as "Ma Bert," was called home on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at Coliseum Convalescent and Rehab Center in Hampton, Virginia. She was born in Lenoir County in North Carolina. Her parents were the late William Smith and Ollia Sills, Anderson. Ma Bert graduated from Hunting High School in Newport News, Virginia; she then furthered...
Elizabeth Ann Watts
Feb 6, 2021
Elizabeth Ann Mahoney Watts transitioned from this life on Saturday, February 6, 2020. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11am Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Interment will be at St. Luke's Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Watts is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please keep the Watts...
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