Recent Obituaries

Jul 31, 2018

Mrs. Jacqueline Clarke Hill entered into her eternal rest on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at her residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12pm Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Mount Sinai Baptist Church Ivor, Va. Viewing will be held on Friday, August 3, 2018 at Shivers Funeral Chapel from 4-7pm. Interment will be in the Albert G. Horton...

Jul 30, 2018

Maggie L. Lias entered into her eternal rest on Monday July 30, 2018 at Riverside Regional Medical Center. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11am Saturday August 4, 2018 at Little Zion Baptist Church Smithfield, Va Viewing will take place Friday August 3, 2018 at Shivers Funeral Chapel from 4-7pm. interment will be in the Baptist Cemetery Smithfield,...

Jul 26, 2018

The Life of Florine Mable Holloman Artis

"Who can find a virtuous Woman? For her price is far above rubies"Proverbs 31:10 Florine M. Artis (aka. Flo) was born on May 15, 1935 and transitioned into her New Life of Joy and Peace on July 26, 2018, at Riverside Regional Medical Center. Florine was preceded in death by her parents, Edward...

Jul 25, 2018

Mr. Gary Francis Duris entered into his eternal rest on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at his residence. All services are private. Professional services are entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.All services are private. Professional services are entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.

Jul 14, 2018

Quietly slipped away

Mary Jean Childs Eley born August 1, 1932, touched the hand of master before dawn onSaturday, July 14, 2018 and quietly slipped away. The Life Mary was the eldest of four children born to the late Allen Childs and Helen Buford-Littlejohn in Charleston, West Virginia. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member...

Jul 9, 2018

Ms. Corliss Diggs entered into her eternal rest on Monday, July 9, 2018 at MCV Hospital in Richmond, VA. A Celebration Of Life Service will be held 12pm Saturday July 14, 2018 at Ebenezer Baptist Church Ivor, Va. Viewing will be held Friday July 13, 2018 from 4-7pm at the chapel. Professional services are entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.A Celebration...

Jul 9, 2018

Mr. Taurean J. Pittman entered into his eternal rest on Monday, July 9, 2018 at John Randolph Medical Center in Hopewell, VA. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1pm Friday, July 13, 2018 at Main Street Baptist Church Smithfield, VA. Viewing will be held on Thursday, July 12, 2018 from 4-7pm at the chapel. Professional Services entrusted to...

Jul 8, 2018

Walter L. Uzzle Jr. entered into his eternal rest on Sunday July 8, 2018 at his residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12pm Friday July 13, 2018 at Brown's A.M.E. Church Smithfield, VA. Viewing will take place Thursday July 12, 2018 from 4-7pm at the chapel. Professional Services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date July 13, 2018

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Jul 2, 2018

Mr. William J. Delk entered into his eternal rest on Monday, July 2, 2018 at his residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12:00pm Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Sandy Mount Baptist Church, Smithfield, Va. Viewing will be held Friday, July 6, 2018 from 4-7 pm at the chapel and one hour prior to the Celebration of Life...

Jun 22, 2018

Apostle Shenetta Carter Kelley, also known as "Che Che" entered into eternal rest with herLord and Savior on Friday, June 22, 2018, at Norfolk Sentara Hospital, Norfolk, Virginia.She was born October 12, 1956 to the late Leslie and Frances Ballard Carter Sr. Shenetta, a resident of Smithfield, Virginia and was employed by Isle of Wight County Schools forover 30 years...

Jun 7, 2018

Marshall Clarke, 82 of Smithfield, Virginia departed this life and entered eternal rest on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Waverly Nursing Home and Rehabilitation, Waverly, Virginia. Marshall leaves behind to cherish his memories a devoted and loving nephew and caretaker, Wayne "Tony" Clarke (Tiffany); a son, Craig Stokes (Janet); a brother, Frizelle Clarke (Sarah Ann); a sister, Jacqueline Hill; sister-in-law,...

May 29, 2018

Gilbert L. Artis entered into his eternal slumber on Tuesday May 29, 2018 at the Consulate Health Care of Windsor. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1:00pm Saturday June 2, 2018 at Holly Grove A.M. E. Church, Windsor, Va. Viewing will be held Friday, June 1, 2018 from 4-7pm at the chapel. Interment will be in the Holly...

May 27, 2018

Beatrice Rebecca Jones entered eternal rest on Sunday, May 27, 2018 in her home surrounded by family. Born August 13, 1935 to the late William Fleetwood and the Late Cora Delk Fleetwood in Isle of Wight County, VA, She received her education at George Tyler High School. After marrying she moved to New York and began her career at Rockland...

May 18, 2018

On Friday May 18, 2018 our beloved Thelma Winslow Hall received her wings and passed on to her Heavenly home. Thelma was born July 15, 1950 in Windsor, VA to the late Roger and Elizabeth Winslow Johnson. She was educated in the Windsor School System. She worked at Gwaltney in Smithfield, VA for over 20 years. She enjoyed going to...

May 16, 2018

"God has smiled on me, he has set me free. God has smiled on me, he's been good to me."

Most likely that's what Russell R. Bailey, Sr. was singing May 16, 2018 as he transitioned from his earthly home to his heavenly one. Born March 25, 1937, in Isle of Wight County to the late Mamie Idell and...

Apr 21, 2018

Bennie Frank Holliman entered into his eternal rest on Saturday April 21, 2018 at his residence. A Celebration Of Life Service will be held 11:00am Wednesday April 25, 2108 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. viewing will take place Tuesday April 24, 2018 from 4-7pm at the chapel. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date April 25, 2018

Bennie Frank Holliman entered...

Apr 7, 2018

Brenda Joyce Willis, 68, passed peacefully from this life on the evening of April 7th 2018 after a gradual decline in health surrounded and supported by her loving family and friends. Brenda was born on June 19, 1949 in Isle of Wight County to the late Julia Mae Wynn and William Ford. She was baptized at an early age and...

Mar 31, 2018

When I've gone the last mile of the way.

On Saturday, March 31, 2018 our husband , brother and uncle transitioned to be with his father.Robert Cornelius Wrenn was born November 13, 1938 to the late Wesley C and Vivian Roberts Wrenn.

As a child he joined EmmanuelBaptist Church where he remained, becoming a Trustee and attending faithfully until his...

Mar 24, 2018

Mar 20, 2018

On Tuesday, March 20, 2018 our hearts were made low by the passing of Rebbie M. Artis of Hiram Davis Medical Center Petersburg, Va. Rebbie was born to the late Lonnie T. Artis and Clarine Lewter Artis on August 11, 1952. She was baptized at the age of 12 and joined Antioch Christian Church and later joined Faith Temple Church....