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Leevass Joyner

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Olivia White Batten

Olivia White Batten

Jan 3, 2018

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith". Olivia Batten was born December 2, 1931 to the late Richard White Sr. and the late Laura White of Smithfield, Va. She received her education at Isle of Wight County public school. She was a loving mother to her children and grandchildren.Olivia loved the...

Henry Burroughs II

Henry Burroughs II

Jan 2, 2018

Henry "Monk" Burroughs II, son of Emma McCray & Henry Burroughs of South Carolina was born on January 24, 1953 in Plainfield NJ. He was educated in various fields in the Essex/Union County schools in New Jersey andalso attended Lincoln Tech. School in Union New Jersey.Later Henrymoved to South Carolinaand Washington making Virginia his home. Henry wasalwaysa hard worker. He...

Blanche Cornick Seaborne

Blanche Cornick Seaborne

Jan 2, 2018

Remembering Our Mother After eighty (80) years on this earth, Momentered into eternal rest on Tuesday morning,January 2. 2018. She leaves a legacy of love thatwill last through her children: Deborah Allen,Veronica Simms (E. Ricardo), Horace, Jr.(Towanda), Andriola (Michelle), one grandson,Wayne Allen, Jr., and one great granddaughter,Jada Simms.

"Sister" who she was affectionately called byher only surviving sibling, Charlotte Denson...

Jhyale Micah Johnson

Jhyale Micah Johnson

Dec 29, 2017

Infant Jhyale Micah Johnson entered into his eternal rest on Friday, December 29, 2017 at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters in Norfolk, Va. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2018 in the Baptist Memorial Cemetery Smithfield, Va. Professional services are entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.Burial Date February 17, 2018

A graveside service will be held on...

Edna Ford Powell

Edna Ford Powell

Dec 27, 2017

Edna F. Powell succumbed to earthly life as we know it December 27, 2017 at Riverside Hospital Newport News, VA. She retired from Surry High School after more than 40 years of uncompromising resolute service. She was a member of Main Street Baptist Church and its Trustee Ministry. She is survived by her sons William Joseph Powell (Tracy) and Charles...

King S. Allmond

King S. Allmond

Dec 26, 2017

King Solomon Allmond entered into his eternal rest on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Va. All Services are private. Professional services are entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.All services for King Allmond are private Professional services are entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.

Valerie V. Joyner

Valerie V. Joyner

Dec 21, 2017

Our loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt, Valerie Virginia Robertson Joyner transitioned to be with Christ on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at her residence in Surry, Virginia with family members at her bedside. Val as she was affectionately called was born on March 13, 1958 to the late Valru Buck Robertson and Mildred Keller Robertson in Isle of Wight,...

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