Recent Obituaries
Jennifer L. Twine
Jun 5, 2020
With a squint of perfection and a smile that lit up any room, Jennifer Lynn Twine, affectionately known as, "Jen-Jen," entered this world on September 29, 1981 to the late Linwood Cypress Sr., and Emily Mae Twine Wiggins.
The Lord saw fit to welcome her back home on June 5, 2020 at 7:33 a.m from Riverside Regional Medical Center in...
Matthew Turner
May 29, 2020
On May 29, 2020, Matthew Turner departed this life to go to his heavenly home. He was born December 20, 1963 to the late Louise Dashiell and Moses Blanks. Matthew worked for many years in lawn maintenance and as a store attendant. He loved to work on cars and be what he thought was "a perfect handyman". Matthew was an...
Joseph A. Kirkwood
May 20, 2020
Joseph A. Kirkwood transitioned from this life on Wednesday May 20, 2020 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date. Mr. Kirkwood is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please keep the Kirkwood family in your prayers.Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date. Mr....
Curley R. Hargrove
May 20, 2020
On Wednesday, May 20, 2020 Curley R. Hargrove transitioned this life to eternal rest. Mr. Hargrove was born January 11, 1942 to Ida Hargrove Mann and Clifton Hall of Nansemond County Va, (Suffolk Va) Curley Hargrove enjoyed the outdoors. He loved hunting, fishing, and gardening. He loved to travel and play slot machines. He loved to entertain and listen to...
John O. Newby
May 17, 2020
John OliverNewby was born to the late Rilla and John Henry Williams in Surry County on June 8, 1935 and was the eldest of eleven children. Mr. Newby attended Surry County public schools and earned a GED in the state of Louisiana while serving in the United States Army. February 1967, he founded, owned and operated Newby's Plumbing & Heating....
Kenneth L. Hall
May 14, 2020
The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and soberminded for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's...
Vernyce J. Porter
May 13, 2020
Vernyce J. Porter was born January 4, 1933 to John and Arletha Jefferson of Nansemond County, VA. The Lord called Vernyce home on May 13, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. In 1950 she married Bernard Porter and in 1958 moved to New York where she resided until 2017. Vernyce became ill and moved back with her family. She leaves to celebrate...
Theodore C. Robinson
May 12, 2020
Theodore Columbus Robinson transitioned from this life on Tuesday May 12, 2020 at his residence. He was born Feb. 24, 1935 to the late Horace and Edith Robinson. Theodore was a native of Isle of Wight County.
He was preceded in death along with his parents, by three brothers Clarence, Horace, and Marvin Robinson, three sisters Vernie Newsome, Lillie Robinson...
Samuel E. Glover Jr.
May 10, 2020
Samuel Edward Glover, Jr. was born on January 31, 1952 to Samuel Edward Glover, Sr. and Dorothy Ricks Glover in Suffolk, VA. He was called home to be with the Lord on May 10, 2020. He was a member of Christian Home Baptist Church and baptized by the late Rev. Solomon Diggs at a young age. He was educated in...
Mae Grace Jefferson
May 8, 2020
Mae Grace Jefferson transitioned from this life on Friday May 8, 2020 in Glendale, New York. Mae Grace Butler Jefferson was born to the late Emma Louise Hill Butler and Thomas Butler in Smithfield, Virginia on February 12, 1930. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior early in life and remained a faithful and dutiful member of the church throughout...
James A. Mason
Apr 29, 2020
James A. Mason transitioned from this life Wednesday April 29, 2020 in New York. He was born July 15, 1945 to the late Walter L. and Corine Johnson Mason. He was a graduate of Georgie Tyler High School. His survivors include his children; Angela Mason, Chesapeake, VA, James A. Mason, II of Charlotte, NC and Jody Eley of Windsor, VA....
Vernell Wrenn
Apr 28, 2020
Vernell Hardy Wrenn transitioned from this life on Tuesday April 28, 2020 at her residence. Vernell Hardy Wrenn was born July 26, 1944, in Isle of Wight County, Virginia to the late Wallace and Gracie Lee Hardy. On April 28, 2020, she peacefully transitioned into eternal rest to join her soul mate for over 55 years, Sheridan B. Wrenn Sr....
Ellen B. Howell
Apr 22, 2020
Ellen Estella Howell, known as "Stella" to friends and family, passed away at her residence in Surry, Virginia, on April 22, 2020, at the age of 74 from a brief illness. Ellen was born in Forsyth, Georgia on August 10, 1945 to the late Seaborn and Pearlene Battle. She graduated with a diploma in 1964 from Hubbard High School in...
Martha P. Williams
Apr 21, 2020
Martha Marie Williams affectionately known as "Pulley" was born in Isle of Wight County, Virginia on March 31, 1937 to the late Marie Brown and Raymond Pope. She was married to the late Wiley Purcell Williams Jr. and to that union were born nine beautiful children. "Pulley" attended Isle of Wight County Public Schools. She was employed with Smithfield Ham...
Franklin A. Tynes
Apr 18, 2020
Franklin Allen Tynes (January 18, 1952-April 18, 2020) Franklin Allen "Al" Tynes was born on January 18, 1952 to the late John Franklin Tynes, Jr. and Vera Taliaferro Tynes. Along with his parents "Al" was preceded in death by his Sister Lois LaVern Tynes Blizzard, brother Ronnie Terrell Tynes, two nephews and a great niece. Al was a hard worker...
Florence Massenburg Batten
Apr 11, 2020
Florence M. Batten, 93, transitioned to be with her husband Clem, on Saturday, April 11, 2020. Florence was born September 10, 1926 to the late John Henry and Florence Holloway Massenburg. She graduated from Isle of Wight Training School and went to Norfolk State College for a couple of years. Florence was a loving and quiet person. She was a...
Virginia Young Wilson
Apr 10, 2020
Virginia Young Wilson entered into the presence of the Lord on Friday, April 17, 2020 in Sentara Obici Hospital. Virginia was born May 18, 1929 in Isle of Wight County, Virginia to her parents, Hurley Young, Sr. and Estelle Kelley Young. She married Vernon Wilson and to their union six children were born. For many years she served as the...
Eugene Cottle Jr.
Apr 9, 2020
Eugene Cottle Jr. was born on June 25, 1950 in New York to Eugene Cottle Sr. and Pauline Mann Cottle. He finished high school and joined the U.S. Marine Corp where he fought in the Vietnam War and came out with an Honorable Discharge. On April 09, 2020, God dispatched the Angel to carry him home. God knows just how...
Albert Lueton Green Jr.
Apr 1, 2020
Albert Lueton "Shake" Green Jr. Transitioned from this life on Wednesday April 1, 2020. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date. Mr. Green is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel.Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date. Mr. Green is in the loving and professional care of...
Paulette L. Spratley
Mar 26, 2020
Ms.PauletteLorraineSpratley was born on October 19, 1964 to Ella and James Spratley. She entered eternal rest on March 26, 2020 surrounded by her family.
Paulette was educated in the Pittsburgh Public School system and graduated from Westinghouse High School.
Paulette worked for Gwaltney Meat Packing for seven years before transitioning to Liberty Cleaning Service where she was employed for three...
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