Recent Obituaries
Baby A'zuri Neveah Valentine
Aug 11, 2024
Baby A'zuri Neveah Valentine, daughter of Nyshea Williams and Evian Valentine, gained her angel wings on August 11, 2024.
The family will receive friends from 2-5pm on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please keep the Parents and family in your thoughts and prayers.
Kenneth E. Keeylen, Sr.
Aug 9, 2024
Kenneth E. Keeylen, Sr., 70 transitioned from this life on Friday, August 9, 2024, at his residence.
On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, viewing will take place from 3-6pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Final services are pending but will be held at Sanders Temple C.O.G.I.C 3516 E 39th St, Indianapolis, IN 46203. Interment will be held at New Crown Cemetery 2101 Churchman...
Allen R. Denson
Aug 7, 2024
Allen departed this life at his residence in Jersey Park, Smithfield, VA on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.
He was born Allen Raphael Denson on September 3, 1965 to the late Willie D. Denson, Sr. and the late Mary P. Denson. Allen became affectionately known to family and friends as “Skip”. Skip was employed at Gwaltney Meat Packing Company and then at...
Ruth A. Williams
Jul 30, 2024
Ruth A. Williams 82, transitioned from this life on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Consulate Healthcare of Windsor.
Funeral services are private. Please keep the Williams family in your thoughts and prayers.
Dianne L. Blount
Jul 27, 2024
The Life and Legacy of Dianne
Dianne Latressa Blount, born on January 10, 1971, to Veronica Blount and the late Joseph Lee Blount, Jr., entered eternal rest on July 27, 2024, at her home in Guyton, Georgia. Despite her courageous battle with stage 4 bladder cancer, she emerged victorious in spirit, fighting valiantly until the very end.
Dianne attended Smithfield High School...
Mary Reid Cook
Jul 25, 2024
Mary Alice Reid Cook 76, transitioned from this life on Thursday July 25, 2024 in Chesapeake, VA.
On Friday, August 9, 2024 viewing will be held from 4-7pm at Greater Mt. Zion COGIC, 3100 Deep Creek Blvd., Portsmouth, Va. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1 pm Saturday, August 10, 2024 at New First Baptist Church, Taylorsville, 2720 Turnpike...
Geraldine Bowman
Jul 25, 2024
The Obituary
The Life of Geraldine Bowman
Geraldine Marise Bowman 73, former resident of Smithfield and Franklin, Virginia, passed away Thursday July 25, 2024, at Riverside Hospital, Newport News, Virginia.
Ms. Bowman was born August 10, 1950 to the late George Sydney and Lillie Blount Bowman.
Geraldine was a devoted lifelong companion to her surviving fraternal twin sister Earline Morietta Bowman. She also has...
Lois Edna Carr
Jul 23, 2024
Lois Edna Carr entered eternal rest on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Rosemont Health and Rehabilitation, Virginia Beach, VA.
Lois retired from Isle of Wight Public Schools after 20 years of employment. From childhood to well into adulthood, she was a dedicated member of the usher board at Chapel Grove United Church of Christ in Windsor, VA.
She was the daughter of...
Terry Sherrod
Jul 17, 2024
Terry Jermal Sherrod, born on February 12, 1976, at Obici Hospital, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at the same hospital on July 17,2024, at the age of 48.
Terry was a cherished son, brother, father, and friend whose presence brought joy and warmth to everyone who knew him.
Terry had a passion for sports and was an avid softball,...
Ray M. Delk, Jr.
Jul 17, 2024
Ray M. Delk Jr. 78, was born to the late Ray M. Delk and Ruth T. Newby-Butler on November 4, 1945 in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. He departed this earthly life on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center.
Ray was well known by many to be a very hardworking man who never stopped working even up...
Linda Johnson Lacey
Jul 15, 2024
Linda Johnson Lacey 73, transitioned from this life on Monday, July 15, 2024 at Bons Secours Maryview Medical Center, Portsmouth, VA.
Linda Darnell Lacey was born in Chesapeake, Va. on September 21, 1950 to Beatrice Johnson and John L. Johnson.
Linda worked many years as a cook at Frank's Truck stop, Virga's Pizza, and was a Manager at Burger King. She then...
John Calvin Claude, Sr.
Jul 12, 2024
1 Peter 1:2-11
Today we pause to pay tribute to the Life, Love and Legacy of John Calvin "Chubby" Claude, 78, who was a committed husband, father, grandfather, brother, cousin and friend. Chubby graced the earth with a spirit of quietness and endurance in the face of trials and tribulations. He strived to add goodness to his faith; to his goodness,...
Edna Jones Cary
Jul 8, 2024
Edna J. Cary 83, departed this life peacefully in her home on July 8, 2024. She was born June 25, 1941 in Southampton County Virginia. She attended Isle of Wight Training School and graduated Class of 1959.
Edna accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior at an early age. She was a faithful member of The New Jones Grove Baptist Church...
Elder Louis Mallory, Sr.
Jul 6, 2024
Louis McKinley Mallory Sr., 81 entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at home in Hampton, Virginia. He was born to the late Deacon Gastion Mallory and Mother Nevolia Mallory on November 28, 1942. Louis accepted Jesus at an early age and joined Mount Tabor Church of God in Christ in Smithfield, Virginia. This Mighty Man of God...
Wallace Lee Hardy, Jr
Jul 2, 2024
MEMOIR
Wallace Lee Hardy, Jr.
Wallace Lee Hardy Jr., of 6358 Old Stage Highway, Smithfield, Va., departed this life Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 9:11 a.m., at his residence, after a period of declining health, surrounded by his loved ones.
Wallace, affectionately known as “Pig,” was born on Feb. 4, 1942, in Isle of Wight County to the late Wallace Lee Hardy Sr....
Edward A. Wilson
Jun 23, 2024
Edward Antwan Wilson 43, transitioned from this life Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Bon Secours Maryview Hospital, Portsmouth VA. Services are private. Please keep the Wilson family in your thoughts and prayers.
Judy A. Booker
Jun 21, 2024
Judy Alesia (Tyler) Booker departed her life on Friday June 21, 2024 at her residence. She is now resting with her parents Edna Tyler and father Andrew Johnson and her husband and best friend Kenith (Kenny) Booker.
She was born on June 30, 1958, to the late Edna Tyler and Andrew Johnson in Smithfield, Virginia. Judy graduated from Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High...
Irene C. Clark
Jun 18, 2024
Irene C. Clark departed from this life peacefully on June 18th 2024, at the age of 92. She was born on November 26, 1931 to parents John and Etta Cross of Gates, NC. She was the youngest of 9 children.
She met the love of her life and was quickly swept off her feet. She married Felton G. Clark of Suffolk,...
Brenda Charmaine Holloman Gafford
Jun 15, 2024
The Obituary
The Life of Brenda C. Gafford
Brenda C. Gafford passed away at VCU Medical Center on June 15, 2024, at 10:40am. Brenda was born May 8, 1960 to the late Leon Holloman and the late Geraldine H. Newby. She was preceded in death by her mother Geraldine H. Newby and biological father Leon Holloman.
Brenda leaves behind her loving son T....
Brenda Miller
Jun 12, 2024
Brenda Miller 77, transitioned from this life Wednesday June 12, 2024 at Riverside Regional Medical Center. Arrangements and Services are private. Please keep the Miller Family in your thoughts and prayers.
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