Recent Obituaries
William J. Robinson
Sep 19, 2019
William J. Robinson William was born September 20, 1957 in Suffolk, VA to the late William A. Robinson Sr. and Lillie W. Robinson. He attended Smithfield High School in Smithfield, VA. He was employed by Smithfield Packing Co. for several years and Farmer Service both of Smithfield, VA. On Thursday, September 19, 2019, William J. Robinson Jr. passed away at...
James Carlin Taylor
Sep 18, 2019
James Carlin Taylor deceased on Wednesday evening, 18 September 2019, while a patient at the Riverside Hospital in Newport News, Virginia.He was born, son of Eva Taylor on 13 June 1938 in Smithfield, Virginia. Early in life as a child he attended and became a member of Hill Street Baptist Church.He was nurtured in the Sunday School and the first...
Martha L. Robinson
Sep 15, 2019
Martha Lee Robinson On Sunday, September 15, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, Martha L. Robinson (Ma) was called home to her eternal rest. She was a caring person known to all especially her family. Martha was born May 10, 1931 to the late Lillian Moore. Martha was a great role model to her children and grandchildren. She was...
Anthony L. Eley
Sep 14, 2019
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God , believe also in me. John 14:21 Anthony was born April 28, 1960 to the late Wilbert and Corine Eley. Anthony was the last of five children born to the union. BB as he was so affectionately known, attended school in Isle of Wight County. After completing school, he worked...
Barbara Ann Morton
Sep 11, 2019
Miss Barbara Ann Morton was born in Surry County Virginia, where she attended public school. She later took permanent residence in Washington D.C, where she lived the remainder of her life. She was a very private person, who loved to work on word seeking puzzles. She entered her final rest on this side at Adventist White Oak Medical Center in...
Bertha W. Hill
Sep 8, 2019
Bertha W. Hill transitioned from this life Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Kindred Transitional Care. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11 AM Saturday September 14, 2019 at Mt. Lebanon Church of God in Christ, Suffolk, VA. Viewing will be held Friday September 13, 2019 from 4-7 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date...
Eleana McNair
Sep 7, 2019
Eleana McNair Eleana McNair, 87, was born in Portsmouth, VA on December 9, 1931 to the late Opie Howard. On September 7, 2019 she was called from labor to reward. Eleana attended Our Lady of Victory Catholic School in Portsmouth, VA as well as I. C. Norcom High School in Portsmouth, VA. She married Noah McNair Jr. in 1950 and...
Robert R. Kindred, Jr.
Sep 5, 2019
On early Thursday morning, September 5, 2019, Robert R. Kindred Jr. went home to be with the Lord. He was born on April 30, 1959 to the late Robert R. Kindred Sr. and Pauline Carr Kindred. He gave his life to Christ at an early age and joined Morning Star Baptist Church, Windsor, VA where he served as an Usher....
Quincy Oneal Bolling
Sep 3, 2019
QUINCY BOLLING WAS BORN ON DECEMBER 1, 1955 AND DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 AT LAKE TAYLOR TRANSITIONAL CARE HOSPITAL IN NORFOLK, VA. QUINCY LEAVES TO CHERISH HIS MEMORIES: HIS PARENTS JAMES AND ANN BOLLING. BROTHERS: MICHAEL TURNER (DECEASED), JEFFREY (PETHERIA) TURNER, CALVIN SPRATLEY, AND JAMES BROWN. SISTERS: DIANA SPRATLEY (ANTHONY), FELICIA BOLLING (JOE), GAIL SIMPSON (TRELLIS)...
Beatrice M. Robertson
Sep 1, 2019
From earth to glory, finally at rest, rescued by the love and peace of God Almighty, our dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister-in-law, mother-in-law, aunt, neighbor and friend, Beatrice Hines Robertson, quietly slept away into the loving arms of Christ on Sunday night, September 1, 2019. Beatrice was born on November 23, 1931 and raised in Isle of Wight County,...
India Evora Newby
Aug 31, 2019
India E. Cooper Newby, "E" as she was caringly known to most people was born on August 8, 1953 to Virta M. Cooper and John Cooper Sr. She went on to live with God on Saturday August 31, 2019. She was preceded in death by her son Steven D. Cooper, her mother Virta M. Picott Cooper, her father John Cooper...
Russell Junius Ricks
Aug 22, 2019
The Almighty God in His own way and for His own purpose, took unto Himself our beloved, Husband, Father, Uncle, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Father In-Law, Brother In-Law and Friend.
Russell Junius Ricks, also known as "PaPa", was born on July 2nd, 1942 in Isle of Wight County, Virginia to the late Odell Virginia Lankford.
Russell retired from Smithfield packing company....
Jerome M. Uzzle
Aug 18, 2019
Obituary the Life of Jerome Michael Uzzle Jerome Michael Uzzle transitioned from this life August 18, 2019 Jerome Michael Uzzle was born April 3, 1985 to Michael Jerome Uzzle and Bonnie Geraldine Liggins. He was a husband (Chandra - deceased) and a father. Jerome was a loving, kind, and caring person. Throughout his childhood he attended Brown's A.M.E. Church, Smithfield,...
Hannah S. Kirkwood
Aug 9, 2019
Hannah Smallwood Kirkwood, 85, wife of Joseph A. Kirkwood transitioned from this life on Friday, August 09, 2019 at Riverside Regional Medical Center. Hannah was born December 29, 1933 to the late Jasper and Rosie Payne Smallwood in Kansas City, Kansas.
Along with parents she was also preceded in death by her two sons Michael and Steven Kirkwood, and daughter...
Elsie Collins Allmond
Aug 6, 2019
Mrs. Elsie Collins Allmond transitioned from this life Tuesday August 6, 2019 at her residence. A Celebration of her life will be held 1 PM Saturday August 10,2019 at New Jones Grove Baptist Church 15090 Woodland Drive, Windsor, VA 23487. Viewing will take place Friday August 9, 2019 from 4-7 PM at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Professional services entrusted to Shivers...
Graffie B. Edler Sr.
Aug 3, 2019
Graffie Bolden Edler, Sr., 81, entered into eternal rest on, August 3, 2019. He was the son of the late James Alandis Edler and Margaret Spratley Edler. After graduating from Luther Porter Jackson High School, he was employed as a Meat Smoker at Gwaltney MeatPacking Plant for 40 years before his retirement. Graffie loved working with his hands. This would...
Bernest S. Newsome Jr.
Aug 1, 2019
Bernest S. Newsome Jr. transitioned from this life on Thursday August 1, 2019 at Sentara Obici Hospital. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12pm Saturday August 10, 2019 at Little Bethel Baptist Church Suffolk, Va. Viewing will take place Friday August 9, 2019 from 4-7pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Professional Services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date August...
Nellie M. King
Jul 31, 2019
On Wednesday, July 31, 2019, our beloved mother, sister, aunt and friend transitioned to eternal rest surrounded by her children. Nellie Mae was born on April 26, 1938 to the late Samuel & Louvenia Judkins. Nellie was the third child born to that union. She was preceded in death by three siblings; two brothers Samuel Judkins, Jr. (Barch) and Robert...
Arthur Drew Sr.
Jul 26, 2019
On Friday, July 26, 2019 God called home one of his own Arthur Drew Sr. (Tiny-man). Arthur was born on Dec. 11, 1943 to the late Joe and Gertrude Drew. He was the last of this union. Arthur was a firm believer in Christ. He excepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Ivor, Va. In his...
Franklin Lee Kigler
Jul 14, 2019
On Sunday July 14, 2019 God came and took Franklin Lee Kigler to his eternal resting place. He was born October 26, 1941 in Isle of Wight County. He went to Georgie Tyler School. He worked at Askew Nursery until he retired. He joined Shiloh Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and May Kigler Barnes,...
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