Recent Obituaries
Thomas Robertson III
Feb 16, 2020
Thomas "Dump Robertson, III passed away Sunday February 16, 2020 at home. He was born February 6, 1943 to the late Thomas Robertson, Jr. and Blanche Harris Robertson and was raised in Smithfield, VA. He graduated from the last class of Isle of Wight Training School in 1961 where he excelled in Academics as well as Basketball and Football.
After graduation...
Mandy Blount King
Feb 13, 2020
Mandy Blount King 80, transitioned from this life on Thursday February 13, 2020 at her residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11am Friday February 21, 2020 at St. Paul's Holiness Church Elberon, Va. Viewing will take place Thursday February 20, 2020 from 4-7pm also at St. Paul's Holiness Church. Mrs. King is in the loving and professional...
Franklin J. Key
Feb 11, 2020
Franklin "Frank" Key transitioned from this life on Tuesday February 11, 2020. Services for Mr. Key will be private. Mr. Frank Key is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel.Services for Mr. Key will be private. Mr. Frank Key is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel.
Mamie L. Cone
Feb 2, 2020
Mamie Lee Boling Thomas Cone answered her summons Sunday February 2, 2020 in the afternoon in the comfort of her home. Mamie Cone nonagenarian was born Wednesday June 1, 1921 to her Parents Joseph Fisher and Mamie Lee Wayne Boling in Schuyler, VA. She was the last surviving sibling to Hattie, Toni, Carrie, Mary Jane, John, Haywood, Blaine, Joe and...
Ida Loretta Wells
Feb 1, 2020
On Saturday, February 1, 2020, Mrs. Ida Loretta Walker Wells peacefully transitioned from her earthly home at her residence. Loretta was born in Isle of Wight County, Virginia on March 6, 1938 to the late Benjamin Douglas Walker and Mary Elizabeth Pugh Walker. Loretta was educated at Isle of Wight Training School and was a graduate of the Class of...
Regina L. Holloman
Jan 28, 2020
Regina Holloman was born November 15, 1962. She went to eternal rest on January 28, 2020 at the age of 57. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Pearl Lou and Carter Holloman, her grandmother, Lou Pearl Blizzard and her brother Melvin Holloman. She was born in Smithfield, VA. She relocated to New Jersey at an early age where...
Pamela Hill
Jan 23, 2020
PAMELA-KERRI NICHOLE HILL Pamela-Kerri Nichole Hill was born on July 10, 1981 to Sheila L. Hill and Paul Mack. She graduated from Smithfield High School in 1999, where she was a cheerleader and ran track. Pamela then went to Virginia Union University in Richmond (her mother's alma mater). There she ran for Miss Va. Union University Homecoming Queen. Pamela majored...
John Atkins
Jan 20, 2020
"For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:38-39 On January 20, 2020, John Willis Atkins was visited by...
Brandon Wilson
Jan 17, 2020
On Friday, January 17th 2020, God in his infinite wisdom peacefully called his son from labor to rest. Deacon Brandon Everett Wilson was born July 16th 1976 in San Antonio, Texas. He was educated in the Prince William County School System in Prince William County, Virginia. Brandon started his own landscaping and Roadside Assistance business and later received his CDL...
Arthur O'neal Laws
Jan 15, 2020
Arthur Oneal Laws aka "Oneal", "Art", "Bucket" returned to spirit on January 15, 2020. Arthur was the first born to Arthur Drew Jr. and Alice Laws Marshall on June 5, 1982. Arthur attended Smithfield High School where he was a valued member of the academic team and graduated Class of 2000 with over a 4.00 GPA. Arthur began his career...
Gladys Giles Johnson
Jan 12, 2020
GLADYS GILES JOHNSON JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE Gladys G. Johnson was born on July l, 1931 in Isle of Wight County to the late Ernest and Fannie Giles, She attended Isle ofJVight Training School in Smithfield, Va. Loving wife to the late Joseph A. Johnson Admired by her husband, family and friends. Dedicated housewife and enjoyed helping in the community to...
Willie A. Chapman
Jan 11, 2020
The Life of Willie Alexander Chapman
Our beloved father, grandfather and uncle, Willie Alexander Chapman transitioned from his earthly home surrounded by his children on January 11, 2020.He was married for 66 years to the love of his life, Geraldine L. Chapman who preceded him in death. Willie was born to Olivia Batten and Willie Chapman on November 28,...
Henry Young Sr.
Jan 10, 2020
Henry Owen Young Sr. transitioned from this life on January 10, 2020 at Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk, VA. Born January 10, 1937 Henry was raised in Surry County, VA where he graduated from Luther Porter High School. He also attended Virginia State College and later moved to Smithfield, VA where he met and married his lovely bride Roxie in 1961....
Pernell White
Jan 10, 2020
Pernell White, transitioned to heaven on Friday, January 10, 2020. Pernell was born May 8, 1942 in Southampton County to Aron and Amie Lee White. He was educated in the Surry County Public School systems and was a Deck electrician for over 30 years at Newport News Shipbuilding. Pernell was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Thomas White and...
Richard Lessard
Jan 6, 2020
Richard Lessard, 57, of Smithfield, reunited with the Lord on January 6, 2020.
Richard was born in Franklin, NH to Robert Lessard and Theresa Lessard Lefebvre on April 6, 1962. He served and retired from the United States Army and had recently retired from the Department of Defense. He loved his wife, family, and friends very much. His laugh, love...
Alexandra Jasmine Lomax
Jan 1, 2020
On New Year's Day, the call came to Grandma Butler at about 8:30 pm saying that our granddaughter, Alexandra Lomax of New York City, had passed. She had been a resident of the state for about eight years. Alexandra Lomax was born on August 2, 1987 to Anthony (Tony) and Alice B. Lomax of Marietta, GA. Alexandra received her education...
Eunice Robinson Brown
Dec 15, 2019
Eunice Louise Robinson Brown, 83, entered into eternal rest on December 15, 2019 at Sentara Obici Hospital. She was born to the late Horace and Edith Robinson on August 27, 1936. Eunice was a native of Isle of Wight County.
Eunice had a loving heart for all. She loved the Lord and spending quality time with family. She was a...
Jacqueline S Cofer
Dec 3, 2019
On December 3, 2019, Jacqueline Ann Cofer affectionally known as "Jackie" transitioned from her earthy life of 73 years into her eternal home in glory with her Heavenly Father. Jacqueline was born on February 19, 1946 in Surry County, VA to Violet Clark Savedge and the late Randolph Bennie Savedge. She received her education in the Surry County Public School...
Andrew L. Johnson
Dec 2, 2019
Rev. Andrew "Lujack" Johnson transitioned from this earthly life to his heavenly home on Monday, December 2, 2019. Andrew was employed at Newport News Shipbuilding from 1972-2002. He retired in 2002 after 30 years of service. Prior to working at the Shipyard, he worked at Gwaltney Packing Company. Affectionately known as Lujack among other names, Andrew was an athlete in...
Audrey M. Holmes
Dec 1, 2019
"I will both lie down in peace and sleep for thou Lord only makest me dwell in safety." Psalm 4:8 Our beloved Audrey Marie Holmes was born April 10, 1957. Audrey transitioned into her Heavenly home on Dec. 01, 2019 Sentara Obici Hospital. Audrey retired from Jack-legged Seafood in 1998 in Suffolk, Va. She graduated from Windsor High School. She...
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