Recent Obituaries
Tonya Goodwin Brown
Mar 19, 2018
Tonya Marchell Brown 47, of Suffolk, Va., transitioned to be with the Lord on March 19, 2018 in her home while asleep.
She was born on March 15, 1971 to the late James Lee and Betty Jean Goodwin. She was proceeded in death by her aunts Rosa Mae Taliferro and Geraldine W. Crocker and uncles Alexander Warren and John H....
Herbert Nelson Rawls Jr.
Mar 14, 2018
Herbert Nelson Rawls Jr. was born on November 19, 1945 to the late Herbert Nelson Rawls Sr. and the late Cora Tremel Rawls, in Isle of Wight County, VA. He was raised in Carrsville, VA and was the oldest of seven siblings. Later in life, Herbert battled chronic respiratory illness Yet, as many knew and witnessed, Herbert was indeed a...
Barbara Judkins Bailey
Mar 14, 2018
Barbara Judkins Bailey entered into her eternal rest on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at her residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00am Monday, March 19, 2018 at Shivers Funeral Chapel Smithfield, VA. Viewing will be from 2-5pm Sunday, March 18, 2018 at the chapel. Internment will be in the Church of God cemetery Zuni, Va. Professional services...
Wilhelmina Edwards Person
Mar 8, 2018
Wilhelmina Edwards was an only child born to Virginia residents Captain Payton Edwards and Nanny Anna Weaver in Buffalo, New York on September 14, 1927.She was raised in Newark, New Jersey, where she took vocal instruction classes and was encouraged by her voice coach to sing opera.After studying in New York, she began singing at various concerts including the NJ...
Christopher L. Bailey
Mar 7, 2018
Christopher Lee Bailey transitioned into heavenly rest in the comfort of his residence on Wednesday, March 07, 2018.
Chris as he was affectionately known was born May 08, 1990 to Lois Bailey and Anthony Eley.Chris was employed briefly at Mastercorp Resorts in Williamsburg, Va.Chris heart was in the profession of cosmetology.He enjoyed beautifying others with his unique "slayzed" hair designs.Chris...
Clem Batten
Feb 28, 2018
Clem Illinois Batten, 87, of Smithfield, VA, slipped away peacefully at Sentara Obici Hospital Suffolk, Virginia with family by his side on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. He was born November 9, 1930 to the late Clem C. and Agnes (Newby) Batten. Clem served in the U. S. Army. He retired from Newport News Shipbuilding as a Riggers Supervisor with over...
Willie R. Stringfield
Feb 24, 2018
Willie R. Stringfield entered into his eternal rest on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk, Va. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00am Friday, March 2, 2018 at Shivers Funeral Chapel, Smithfield, Va. Viewing will be held from 4-7pm on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at the Chapel. Interment will be in the Morning Star Baptist...
Leevass Joyner
Feb 15, 2018
Leevas Joyner, our father, family member and friend departed this life on Thursday, February 15, 2018 after a valiantly fought battle with on-going health issues. Leevass, the son of Elsie Joyner and Clarence Walker, was born July 4, 1926 in Isle of Wight County. He was raised by his Grandmother, Mary Reid. He spoke lovingly of her throughout his life...
Brian D. Clarke Sr.
Feb 13, 2018
Brian Demetrius Clarke Sr., 45 of Smithfield, Va was called into eternal rest earlyTuesdaymorning, February 13, 2018. Brian was a high spirited but outspoken man who touched the hearts of anyone he came into path with. You had to know him to love him. Brian was born on December 25, 1972 in Suffolk Va, the third child of five to...
Anna Doris Brown
Feb 5, 2018
Anna Doris Brown passed away peacefully on February 5, 2018 at her home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. As a lifelong resident of Smithfield, Va., she made invaluable contributions to the community, including 46 years of service dedicated to Isle of Wight County School System.
Left behind to cherish memories of Anna are her four children: Larry...
Lilton Liggins Jr.
Feb 1, 2018
Lilton Liggins, Jr. answered the Master's call and transformed from labor to reward on Thursday, February 1, 2018. He was native of Isle of Wight County, Virginia. The second oldest son of four children, he was born on June 15, 1962 to Lilton Liggins, Sr. and Udessa B. Liggins. He was a member of New Community Baptist Church, Virginia Beach,...
Corey L. Wellons
Jan 30, 2018
Corey Lamont Wellons entered into his eternal rest on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Sentara Careplex Hospital, Hampton, Va. A Memorial Service will be held 12:00PM on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Shivers Funeral Chapel, Smithfield, Va. Professional services are entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date February 7, 2018
A Memorial Service will be held 12:00PM on Wednesday, February 7, 2018...
Vincent Baker
Jan 28, 2018
Vincent Baker entered into his eternal rest on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at his residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12pm Monday, February 5, 2018 at Shivers Funeral Chapel Smithfield, VA. Viewing will be held Sunday, February 4, 2018 at the Chapel from 2-4pm. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date February 5, 2018
A Celebration of...
George Joyner Jr.
Jan 25, 2018
Our beloved brother, George Joyner Jr. (Babro), passed away on January 25, 2018 at Nansemond Pointe facility, Suffolk, VA. Left to cherish his memories are his siblings, Patricia Ann, Cynthia, Joy, Solomon and a host of dear relatives and friends. A celebration of life service will be held 12:00pm Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Chapel Grove United Church of Christ,...
Geraldine Butler Johnson
Jan 25, 2018
Mrs. Geraldine Butler Johnson departed this life to claim her eternal rest on January 25, 2018 at Sentara Obici Hospital. She was born February 25, 1952 to Joe Alfred and Dorothy G. Butler in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. Geraldine, affectionally called "Sis" and "Gerald" grew up in Smithfield and attended Smithfield High School. After high school Geraldine was employed...
Rosa Ellis Moton
Jan 20, 2018
Rosa Ellis Moton
Mrs. Rosa Ellis Moton was born on October 22, 1922 of the late Charlie and Gracie Ellis in Surry County, Virginia. At an early age, she was baptized and joined Cypress Baptist Church. Throughout her life, she was a devout Christian. She loved leading songs of worship in the church and giving inspirational testimonies. She was a...
Andrew S. Williams
Jan 17, 2018
Andrew S. Williams entered into his eternal rest on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk, Va. A Celebration Of Life Service will be held 12pm Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Shivers Funeral Chapel, Smithfield, Va. Viewing will be held Wednesday, January 24, 2018 from 4-7 pm at the chapel. Professional Services are entrusted to Shivers Funeral...
Gladys Eley Joyner
Jan 16, 2018
Gladys Eley Joyner, affectionately called Bunnie entered eternal reston Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Sentara Obici Hospital Suffolk, VA.She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Hattie TylerEley and sister, Berdie Crawley. She was born and raised in Zuni, Virginia. Gladys was an alumnus ofthe former Isle of Wight County Training School.On March 13, 1948, Gladys married George...
Helen Pruden Holloman
Jan 13, 2018
The Life of Helen P Holloman
Helen P. Holloman transitioned peacefully into eternal rest on January 13, 2018, at Autumn Care of Suffolk, Suffolk, VA. She was born February 24, 1928, and was parented by the late Elaine Allen of Suffolk, VA., and was preceded in death by her husband, Len Edward Holloman, Jr. Helen was a loving wife, mother...
Wesley Lee Pierce
Jan 12, 2018
Wesley "Smoke" Lee Pierce, 82, went on to be with the Lord at home Friday, January 12, 2018 in Smithfield, Virginia. He was born March 29, 1935 to Pearl Pierce in Surry, Virginia.Wesley married Shirley Clarke on August 20, 1954. They were happily married for 64 years. At 16 years-old he begin working, his first place of employment being H.B....
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