Recent Obituaries
Otis L. Jarrett
Oct 6, 2017
Otis Linward Jarrett, 72, of Williamsburg, VA, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2017. He was born the last of nine children on June 13, 1945, to the late Plummer Jarrett and Dollie Jarrett Greene. Otis began his adult life serving in the United States Army for two years. After an honorable discharge from the Army, he moved forward to...
Willie L Hill
Oct 5, 2017
The Life of Deacon Willie Lee Hill
Willie Lee Hill, age 69, transitioned to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 1:24 p.m.He was born to the late James Hill and late Bernice Scott Hill on March 6, 1948. He was a 1967 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School.Willie retired early from Norfolk Naval Air Station...
Carrie Ford Bailey
Oct 2, 2017
Early Monday morning, October 2, 2017, our heavenly Father looked down and saw one of his children had grown tired in her earthly journey and called her home.
Carrie F. Bailey was born November 28, 1923 in Smithfield, VA to the late Henry and Ada Ford. Carrie was educated in Isle of Wight Public School. Carrie accepted Christ in her life...
Elizabeth King Felts
Oct 2, 2017
Elizabeth (Lizzy) Felts, 82, of Manhattan New York transitioned from this life to gain her heavenly reward on Monday, October 2, 2017 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law in Smithfield, VA. She was the ninth of ten children born to the late Vandy Stringfield and Cassie King. She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Felts. She...
Winfield E Denson
Sep 29, 2017
Winfield E. Denson, 74, entered into his eternal rest on Friday, September 29, 2017 at his residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00am on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Main Street Baptist Church, Smithfield, Va. Viewing will be from 4-7pm on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at the chapel and one hour prior to the service at the...
John Lee Jr.
Sep 24, 2017
John "Bubba" Lee, Jr. entered his eternal rest on Sunday, September 24, 2017 in his residence. He was born to the late John & Earline Whitehead Lee on February 16, 1951. John Lee retired from the United States Army in 1992 after 20 years of service. He was a faithful Disciple of Solomon's Temple where he served on the Men's...
Regina Shivers Williams
Sep 21, 2017
Regina Ann Williams of Smithfield, Va. quietly departed from us on Thursday, September 21, 2017. Regina was born on October 21, 1958 to Mr. and Mrs. Elmo and Annie Shivers.She was a well-known and loving soul who loved the Lord. Regina was preceded in death by her father; Elmo Shivers and brother; Kevin Shivers. To cherish her fondest memories, she...
Michael L Mitchell
Sep 18, 2017
Michael Lee Mitchell entered into his eternal rest on Monday, September 18, 2017. A graveside memorial service will be held 1:00pm on Friday, September 22, 2017 in the Davis Family cemetery in Ivor, Va. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date September 22, 2017
A graveside memorial service will be held 1:00pm on Friday, September 22, 2017 in the Davis...
Shirley M. Scott
Sep 17, 2017
Shirley M. Scott transitioned peacefully into eternal rest September 17, 2017 at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, VA. She was born May 9,1962 to the late Alfloyd and Odell Virginia Reid Scott, She attended Isle of Wight County Public Schools and graduated in 1980. She began a career in Radiological Protection Service, as a contractor for Surry Nuclear...
Rev. Sarah C. Hall
Sep 16, 2017
REV. SARAH CELESTINE HALL transitioned from this earthly life to be with Christ on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at approximately 12:40 a.m. in Obici Memorial Hospital, Suffolk, VA with family members present. She was the ninth child born to the late Deacon Frank Amos and Eunice Marie Clark Hall and was born on Sunday, February 13, 1955 in Isle of...
Annie Thomas Poulson
Aug 28, 2017
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. John 10:27-28 Annie Vernice Poulson was born on January 16, 1937 to the late Willie and Maebelle Thomas. After a long illness, on August 28,...
Tyrice Allmond Glover
Aug 10, 2017
Tyrice Allmond Glover, 87 passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Thursday August 10, 2017. She was born on July 30, 1930, to the late Claiborne B Allmond, Sr. and the Late Lillie Mae (Liggins) Allmond in Longview, Isle of Wight County, Virginia. She was preceded in death by all of her siblings. She was educated in...
Robert Lee Osborne
Aug 2, 2017
On August 2, 2017, at11:28 p.m.Robert "Bob" Lee Osborne was called home to be with the Lord.Robert was born on September 14, 1953 in Surry, Virginia to Rosa Lee Osborne-Lawrence and the late John Osborne.Robert attended school in Newport News, Virginia and Pleasantville, New Jersey.
Bob was employed with Smithfield Foods until his health declined and he was no longer...
Wilbur Winslow
Jul 30, 2017
On July 30, 2017 God called one of His precious angels home. Wilbur Jackson Winslowwas born on August 18, 1943 to the late Edwin Winslow and Mozelle Crocker Winslow. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church for many years and a retired worker from Newport News Shipyard after 20 plus years of work. "Paul" as he was known by...
Gracie Williams Ruffin
Jul 30, 2017
Gracie Lee Ruffin departed this life to claim her eternal rest and peace on July 30, 2017, while in ICU at Obici Hospital. She was born on October 19, 1937 in Southampton County to James and Virginia Williams. She accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age and attended both Saint Luke and Union Hill United Church of Christ....
Livingston N. Lee Jr.
Jul 19, 2017
Livingston N. Lee Jr. entered into his eternal rest on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1pm on Monday, July 24, 2017 at Little Zion Baptist Church, Smithfield, Va. Viewing will be from 2-5pm on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at the chapel. Interment will be in the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans cemetery,...
Josephine Allmond Burch
Jul 17, 2017
Her Life Story Deacon Josephine Allmond Burch, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, July 17, 2017 at Sentara CarePlex Hospital, Hampton, Virginia. Josephine was born on September 25, 1939 in Isle of Wight County, Smithfield, VA to the late Reverend Joseph and Susie Allmond. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, sister...
Walter D. Woodson
Jul 13, 2017
Walter Davis Woodson entered into his eternal rest on Thursday, July 13, 2017. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1pm on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Shivers Funeral Chapel, Smithfield, Va. Viewing will be from 4-7pm on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at the chapel. Interment will be in the Knight Family cemetery, Carrsville, Va. Professional services entrusted to...
Elsie L. White
Jul 5, 2017
The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away. On July 5, 2017 Elsie Lee Newby White quietly slept away in peace after a short illness. Elsie was born October 1, 1925...
Russell W. Johnson
Jun 27, 2017
June 27,2017, at Sentara Leigh Hospital God in his infinite love called home our beloved brother, uncle, cousin, Russell Wendell Johnson. He was born May 8,1959 in Zuni, Va to the late Elder Frank L. Johnson and Sarah P. Johnson. He grew up attending Walnut Grove Baptist Church. He graduated from Windsor High School. He served 8 years honorably in...
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