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Damien Lamar Batten
Sep 23, 2020
Damien Lamar Batten transitioned from this life on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 in Louisville, Kentucky. A Memorial Celebration will be held 3pm Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Nike Park. Please keep the Batten family in your thoughts and prayers.A Memorial Celebration will be held 3pm Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Nike Park. Please keep the Batten family in your thoughts...
Charles Henry Spratley Sr.
Sep 22, 2020
Charles Henry Spratley, Sr. entered into rest on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at the age of 73 at Sentara Norfolk General. Charles, a.k.a. "Chip," was a devoted and devout Man of God, loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Charles was born on January 14, 1947 in Virginia to Robert, Sr. and Georgetta Spratley. Charles was raised in Smithfield,...
Richard C. Sawyer
Sep 22, 2020
Richard "Dick" Conrad Sawyer, 76, of Windsor, Va., passed away Sept. 22, 2020. He was born in Windsor, Virginia, the son of the late Joseph S. Sawyer and Katherine Elizabeth Holland Edwards. Dick will be remembered for his kindness, his love of family, his extraordinary artistic abilities, and a world of knowledge that he leaves behind in his children to...
Shirley V. Moton Bailey
Sep 20, 2020
Quietly our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, Shirley V. Bailey slipped away on September 20, 2020 after a short illness. She was born to the late Leslie and Georgia M. Shivers on February 5, 1939 in Isle of Wight County, VA. Shirley was married to the late Willie L Bailey, She retired from Gwaltney of Smithfield and...
Johnsie Mae Green
Sep 19, 2020
"Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where...
George B. Clarke
Sep 17, 2020
In Memory George B. Clarke passed away suddenly September 17, 2020. George was born August 6, 1 922 to the late Richard Clarke Sr. and Allie Jane Newby Clarke. He was educated in the Isle of Wight Public School System. George retired from the Smithfield Packing Company after 38 years. Being a man that loved to work, he started working...
James A. Davis
Sep 8, 2020
James A. Davis, 77, born to the late Ashton Branch and Mattie Davis Edwards, passed away peacefully September 8, 2020 at Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News, Va. James Davis was a dedicated employee for many years of Isle of Wight County Schools. He joined Browns AME Church, Smithfield, where he also served as an usher. Along with his parents,...
Evwell Batten Sr.
Sep 7, 2020
Evwell Batten, Sr., a native of Smithfield, Virginia, was born February 9, 1953, to the late Elder Russell Batten and Mrs. Anna Batten. Evwell transitioned on September 7, 2020, at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Earnest, George, Julius, Bruce and Russell; as well as his son, Corey Porter. Evwell is survived by his wife...
Palfus C. Batten Sr.
Sep 7, 2020
Palfus (Patch Eye) C. Batten was called to his heavenly home on the morning of September 7th at his residence. He was born onApril 03, 1927 to the late Clem and Agnes Batten of Carrollton. Mr.Batten was married to the late Nannie Marie Bailey Batten for over 51 years. He joined Campbell Chapel AME Church at an early age. Even...
Dora M. Harrison
Sep 7, 2020
Dora M. Harrison 75, transitioned from this life Monday, September 7, 2020 at Sentara Obici Hospital. A Graveside Celebration will be held 12pm Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Christian Home Baptist Church Cemetery, Longview Drive, Windsor, VA 23487.Viewing will take place Friday, September 11, 2020 from 4-6pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Harrison is in the loving and professional care...
Virginia J. Hall
Sep 3, 2020
Our beloved Virginia Johnson Hall, born on June 21, 1966 transitioned from Earth to Glory on Wednesday, September 3, 2020. She was a native of Suffolk, Virginia and a graduate of Smithfield High School. She married the love of her life, Thomas Pernell Hall of Windsor, Virginia on May 20, 2000. Minister Hall was the youngest child of Joseph Alphonso...
James W. Stith
Sep 1, 2020
"For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to...
Beverly Drew
Aug 31, 2020
Beverly Drew, 55 of Smithfield, Virginia, transitioned from this life Monday, August 31, 2020 at Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk, VA. She was the daughter of Edward and Susie Winnegan Drew. Beverly was a Graduate of Smithfield High School, Class of 1985. She joined Emmanuel Baptist Church and was baptized at an early age. Along with her parents she leaves to...
David L. Eley Jr.
Aug 29, 2020
David L. Eley Jr. transitioned from this life on Saturday August 29, 2020 at Accordius Health at Nansemond Pointe. A Graveside Celebration will be held 12pm Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Cemetery, Ivor, VA. Viewing will take place Monday, September 7, 2020 from 4-6pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Mr. Eley is in the loving and professional...
Roselia H. Major
Aug 27, 2020
Mother Roselia H. Major was born March 23, 1933. She was the daughter of the late Maragret A. Shivers and James Henry Holloway. She was a native of Isle of Wight County. She received her formal education at the Isle of Wight Training School. After schooling, Roselia entered into the world of employment. For 45 years she worked tirelessly in...
Sarah J. Eley
Aug 25, 2020
Sarah Jane Eley, 71, transitioned from this life on Monday August 25, 2020 at Riverside Regional Hospital. Sarah was born December 5, 1948 to the late Henry and Mary Blackwell. She worked in the hotel hospitality industry for numerous years as a maid until her health failed. She leaves to cherish her memory, seven children; William (Vera) Blackwell, Suffolk, VA,...
Alvin R. Brown
Aug 24, 2020
On August 24, 2020 Alvin" Baby Boy" Brown transitioned home to be with his heavenly Father. Alvin, the son of the late Eunice Brown and James Brown, Jr. was born August 7, 1963 in Smithfield, VA. He was educated in Isle of Wight County Public Schools. He had a love for sports. His favorite team was the Tennessee Titans. He...
Carine E. Johnson
Aug 23, 2020
Sister Carine Johnson was called home by God on August 23, 2020, to our Lord and Savior at Southside Regional Medical Center. She is no longer in pain, and she will be dearly missed. She is now at peace.
Carine Johnson, the beloved wife of Charles Johnson was born January 26, 1958, in Southampton County, VA, to the late Linwood...
Armistice L. Hunt
Aug 20, 2020
Armistice Lee Hunt, 86, transitioned from this life Thursday August 20, 2020 in Jamaica, NY. A Graveside Celebration will be held 11 am Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Macedonia AME Cemetery, Carrollton, VA. Public Viewing will take place 4-6 pm Friday, September 4, 2020 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Mr. Hunt is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral...
Nathaniel E. Wooden
Aug 20, 2020
Nathaniel E. "Emmitt" Wooden, Sr. 56, was born August 13,1964. He transitioned from this life Thursday, August 20, 2020. He was a a graduate of Smithfield High School Class of 1982. Nathaniel was preceded in death by his grandmother Daisy Young and uncle Herbert Young. Nathaniel leaves to cherish his memory his wife;Patricia Wooden;parents Mary Wooden Barnes and Emmitt Gholston;...
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