Recent Obituaries

Dec 23, 2020

Darrell Adrian Chapman, 47 a native of Isle of Wight County transitioned to his heavenly home on Wednesday December 23, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Darrell was born on January18, 1973 to Viola K. Chapman and the late Bert L. Chapman. At an early age Darrell learned to play the piano/organ from his grandmother, the late Miziner Roberts. He...

Dec 23, 2020

Chole' Monique Davis transitioned from this life, Wednesday, December 23, 2020. She was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, mother and friend. Chole' had a passion for doing hair and more importantly she loved her children. They were her world. Chole' is preceded in death by her her paternal grandparents Elmo and Miziner Roberts. Chole' leaves to cherish her memories 4...

Dec 21, 2020

Willie L. Davis, Sr., transitioned from this life Monday, December 21, 2020 at Consulate Health Care, Windsor VA. He was preceded in death by Iris A. Davis and Charlie Davis. He leaves behind to cherish his memory two brothers; Ivan Davis from Kinston, NC and Nathaniel Davis from New Rochelle, NY, three sisters; Jennie Piker from Surry, VA, Marion Jones...

Dec 21, 2020

Wilbur (Wil) L. Thomas, Jr., 44, of Smithfield, VA passed away on December 21, 2020 after a long-fought battle with Sarcoidosis. Wil (along with his twin, Brandon) was born on May 2, 1976, to Wilbur and Sylvia Thomas in Portsmouth, VA. He graduated from Smithfield High School in 1994. Wil loved art and enjoyed sharpening his skills in digital art,...

Dec 17, 2020

"Weeping may last through the night, but Joy comes in the morning" Psalm 30:5 Loretta V. Davis of Carrsville, VA was called from labor to reward and entered her Father's Kingdom at Westport Health and Rehab (Hospice), Richmond, VA on Thursday December 17, 2020. God sent his death angel to take one of his most precious flowers. She was quiet...

Dec 17, 2020

Frances Warren Butler answered the call of her Lord and Savior in the morning hours on December 17, 2020. Frances or "Sister" as she was affectionately called by her family and close friends was the only girl child born to the late Clyde and Rosa P. Warren on June 23, 1943. Frances was a life-long resident of Isle of Wight...

Dec 10, 2020

On Thursday December 10, 2020, Audrey Ann Williams, 72, of 21363 Orbit Road, Windsor, Virginia transitioned home to be with her heavenly Father at the Sentara Williamsburg Regional Hospital. Audrey, was born in Southampton County to the late James and Virginia Hill Williams Sr. on June 27, 1948. She accepted Christ as her savior at an early age and attended...

Dec 10, 2020

Frances Diggs Turner of Smithfield, VA, departed this life on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at her residence with her husband James, her great-grandson Trey, and her granddaughter and caregiver Jaleesa surrounding her with love. She was a life-long member of Little Zion Baptist Church in Smithfield, VA. She was known and loved by so many people and known to so...

Dec 7, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Edwards, affectionately known as "Sis Gal" transitioned Monday, December 7, 2020. She was born on July 4, 1954 to the late Robert Lee Turner Sr. and Elizabeth Chambliss-Turner in Southampton County, Virginia. She attended Southampton County Public Schools. Before she became ill, Mary spent her adult life in the service of caring for the elderly while raising two...

Dec 7, 2020

Isiah Maxwell (Bill) Haskins Isiah Maxwell Haskins, 91, peacefully went home to live in eternal peace with the Lord on Monday, December 7, 2020. Isiah Maxwell (Bill) Haskins was born on June 16, 1929, the oldest of nine children born to Mr. Samuel L Haskins, Sr., and Mrs. Easter E. Haskins. Bill was educated in the Isle of Wight Country...

Dec 6, 2020

DOROTHY TOLER - LINDSEY Mrs. Lindsey was born August 20, 1928, in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Henry Toler and Carrie Lou Ward Toler. She was the eldest of five brothers to which all preceded her along with her youngest son Johnny Davis Junior, Grandson Michael R. Young Jr., and niece Cheryl Toler. Mrs. Lindsay is the mother of four...

Nov 30, 2020

Ronald G. Batten transitioned from this life on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Autumn Care of Suffolk. Services will be private. Mr. Batten is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please keep the Batten family in your thoughts and prayers.Services will be private. Mr. Batten is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel....

Nov 30, 2020

Sharon L. Holmes Walker transitioned from this life Monday, November 30, 2020 at Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News, VA. She was born to her parents Otto Livermon Holmes and Herbert Holmes. She attended school in Isle of Wight County and had been employed by Smithfield Packing Company. Sharon is survived by her mother and father Otto Livermon Holmes and...

Nov 30, 2020

Nov 29, 2020

Frank C. Young Sr. transitioned from this life on Sunday, November 29, 2020. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12pm Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Shivers Funeral Chapel BY INVITATION ONLY. In compliance with CDC guidelines, limited attendance will be adhered to and required. The service will be live streamed on theShivers Funeral Chapel Facebook page. Viewing will...

Nov 28, 2020

THE REVEREND VALERIE BOYD OWENS HARPER, was born January 7, 1965 in Winnsboro, South Carolina to Samuel Leon Boyd and the late Sarah Johnson Boyd, the ninth of seventeen children. The Lord came back for her on Saturday, November 28, 2020. She attended the public schools of Fairfield County and Midland's Technical College in Columbia. She married the late Kent...

Nov 19, 2020

Josephine Jones was called home to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Josephine Jones was a loving, caring, and strong willed person who loved to cook and take care of everyone. Josephine always did things her way. She was a hard worker and a manager at McDonalds for many years. She was also a dedicated...

Nov 12, 2020

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A...

Nov 10, 2020

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith" 2nd Timothy 4:7 Yvonne Delk departed from her earthly care after her health bean to fail to rest in the arms of her heavenly Father on November 10, 2020 at Autumn Care in Suffolk, VA She was one of nine children born in Isle...

Nov 8, 2020

George T. Swinson, father of Rachel Roark and brother of Connie Shaw transitioned from this life Sunday, November 8, 2020 at his residence.  

Services for Mr. George Swinson will be private. Please keep the Swinson family in your thoughts and prayers.