Recent Obituaries
Alexander Crocker
Aug 20, 2020
On August 20, 2020 Alex "Heavy duty" Crocker transitioned home to be with his Heavenly Father. Alexander Crocker, the son of the late Henry Crocker and Taggie Moore-Crocker, was born on March 14,1945 in Sussex county , Wakefield, VA. and was also Educated in Wakefield. His baby brother Charles often Bragg about how Alex scored 60 points in one single...
Anthony A. Wiggins
Aug 19, 2020
Smithfield, Virginia Anthony Antonio Wiggins, 57, was born on October 2, 1962. He transitioned from this life on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at his residence. He is a graduate of Smithfield High School Class of 1981. He leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Milton and Ruby Wiggins, two daughters Stacey Livermon and Antoniette Goldston, seven grandchildren, three siblings, Alvin...
Gladys Robinson
Aug 14, 2020
Gladys Robinson transitioned from this life on Friday August 14, 2020 at her residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2pm Saturday August 22, 2020 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Viewing will take place Friday August 21, 2020 from 4-6pm also at Shivers Funeral Chapel.Ms. Robinson is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please keep...
Harriet Newby Carter
Aug 12, 2020
Harriet Newby Carter, 59, a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend departed this life on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 in her residence. She was born to Harry Newby Jr. and the late Evelyn P. Newby of Spring Grove, Virginia. She was fully dedicated to her husband, kids, and her chihuahua, CoCo. Harriet was preceded in death by her...
Keira M. Branch
Aug 12, 2020
Keira M. Branch transitioned from this life on Wednesday August 12, 2020 at her residence. A Graveside Celebration will be held 11am Thursday August 20, 2020 at Ebenezer Cemetery Windsor, VA. Viewing will take place Wednesday August 19, 2020 from 4-6pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Ms. Branch is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please keep...
Willis Lloyd Edwards III
Aug 8, 2020
Willis Lloyd Edwards, III, age 60, of Ivor, Virginia, transitioned from earth to glory on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk, Virginia. Willis, affectionately known by family and friends as "Lil Bro" was born at Louise Obici Memorial Hospital, Nansemond County, VA to the late Willis Lloyd Edwards Jr. and Mary Anna Hill Edwards Warren on February...
Thomas Brown
Aug 6, 2020
Thomas Brown husband of Marion Brown transitioned from this life Thursday August 6, 2020 at Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk, VA. Services are private. Mr. Brown is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please keep the Brown Family in your prayers.Services are private. Mr. Brown is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please...
Eloise E. Clarke
Aug 4, 2020
Mrs. Eloise Eley Clarke transitioned from this life Tuesday August 4, 2020 at Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk, VA. A Graveside Service will be held 11 am Monday August 10, 2020 at Mt. Sinai Church Cemetery 14165 Race Track Road, Ivor, VA Viewing will take place 2-4 pm Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Clarke is in the...
Robert Briggs Jr.
Aug 3, 2020
Robert ("Jim") Briggs Jr, 92 made his peaceful and joyful transition to his heavenly reward on 08/03/2020 at the Autumn Care of Suffolk, Va. under hospice care. Robert was born in Windsor, Va. to the late Robert Sr and Sadie T Briggs on January 14, 1928. He was home schooled and self-educated without any formal educational training. Formal education training...
Ethel M. Clarke
Aug 2, 2020
Ethel Mae Clarke entered eternal rest and peace on Sunday, August 2, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born on October 28, 1935 to the late Maesell and Cora Mae Gilchrist of Dendron, Virginia. She was a loving, caring and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend who loved unconditionally. She was kindhearted and loved the...
Brandon J. Johnson
Jul 21, 2020
Brandon Jamaar Johnson entered eternal rest and peace Tuesday, July 21, 2020. He was born June 21, 1993 in Smithfield,Va to Carla and Alfred Johnson. He attended Isle of Wight County Schools. He joined First Gravel Hill Baptist Church at an early age and served on the Usher Board. He resided in Houston, Texas and was employed by the Pepsi...
Geraldine D. Parker
Jul 6, 2020
On the calm early morning of July 6, 2020, Geraldine Deloris Parker, 67, departed this life in her home. She was born September 11, 1952 to the late Dorothy Mae Everett and Clarence Freeman Parker Sr. As a resident of Smithfield, Virginia, "Lue-Lue" as she was affectionately known attended the Isle of Wight Schools ending up at Westside High. Geraldine...
Sharon Galvin
Jul 4, 2020
Sharon Galvin transitioned from this life on Saturday July 4, 2020 at her residence. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date. Ms. Galvin is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel.Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date. Ms. Galvin is in the loving and professional care of...
Lillian N Joyner
Jul 3, 2020
On July 03, 2020 at 9:43 PM our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend was called home to meet our Lord and Savior. Lillian Naomi (Edwards) Joyner was born May 03, 1935 to the late Eddie Edwards and Mary (Blow) Edwards. Lillian was born and raised in Isle of Wight County. As well as, attended the...
LeClara W. Bowen
Jun 30, 2020
In Loving Memory On Tuesday, June 30, 2020, our All-Wise God called the Bowen family matriarch, Miss LeClara W. Bowen home from earthly labor to eternal reward. LeClara passed away peacefully in the same house in which she was born 93 years earlier.
LeClara was the fourth oldest of nine children born to the late Mr. Algie Bowen, Sr. and...
Herbert L. Diggs Sr.
Jun 25, 2020
Hebert L. Diggs Sr. 88, transitioned from this life on Thursday June 25, 2020 at his residence. A Graveside Celebration will be held 11am Wednesday July 1, 2020 at the Baptist Memorial Cemetery. Viewing will take place Tuesday June 30, 2020 from 4-6pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Mr. Diggs is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel....
Clyde R. Williams, Sr.
Jun 23, 2020
Clyde Rudolph Williams, Sr. transitioned from this life Tuesday June 23, 2020 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk, VA. Viewing will take place Saturday, June 27, 2020 from 2-4 pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Mr. Williams is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please keep the Williams Family in your prayers.Viewing will take place Saturday, June...
Dories Allmond
Jun 16, 2020
Peacefully and quietly our dear mother and grandmother, Dories Elizabeth Allmond entered into eternal rest on June 16, 2020 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Malachi and Irena Goodman Hargrave. Doris retired from Planters Peanuts in 1987 after 30 years of service. She was a faithful member of Friendship Church of God In Christ until her...
Viola Edwards Carroll
Jun 15, 2020
Viola Edwards Carroll transitioned from this life on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 in Richmond, Virginia. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00am on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Viewing will take place on Monday, June 20, 2022 from 3-6pm at the chapel. Please keep the Edwards-Carroll family in your prayers.
Otelia Suiter
Jun 8, 2020
Shortly after the ushering in of a new day on Monday, June 8, 2020, GOD smiled down on Otelia Hill Suiter and said "My daughter, suffer no more". She quietly closed her eyes and went to sleep while surrounded by her loving children. Now she is resting peacefully in the arms of GOD. Otelia was born in Newsom, Virginia to...
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