Recent Obituaries
Ramon N. Kendall III
Dec 15, 2017
Ramon Navarro Kendall, III (63), husband of Mary Jean Wilson Kendall, departed this life on December 15, 2017.
Ray was born March 27, 1954 to the late Ramon Kendall, Jr. and his living mother Florence Kendall. Ray was educated in the Portsmouth school system and graduated from Craddock High School in 1972. He went on to attend Norfolk State University....
Rosie Pendleton Bracey
Dec 13, 2017
The Epitome of a Dedicated Servant The good people say about one's life is often forgotten, but the good that person did in their lifetime is significant to many generations past, present and those to come. Such is the life of Rosie Bracey, a dedicated educator and servant of the Lord, who labored in His vineyard in the avocational roles...
Charles T. Ford
Dec 8, 2017
On Friday, December 8thCharles Thomas Ford gathered his instruments and headed towards the heavenly choir. Born June 27, 1947in Smithfield, VA to Mary Etta Wellons Ford and Charlie Ford,Charles was the former Executive Secretary and Minister of Music for Main Street Baptist Church for over 40 years. Charles was a 1965graduate andClass Presidentof Westside High School, and attended of Norfolk...
Glender D. Wellons
Dec 5, 2017
"A SERVANT WITH A HEART OF GIVING AND HELPING" SEPTEMBER 4, 1959-DECEMBER 5, 2017 "What a friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear, what a privilege to carry, everything to God in prayer."
What a friend many had in Glender "Glenpoo, PoohPooh" Wellons, born September 4, 1959. Anyone who met her realized very quickly what...
Virgie Ellen Jones
Dec 3, 2017
Virgie Ellen Jones passed from this life on Sunday, December 3, 2017 in Consulate Health Care, Windsor, Virginia. A Service of Memory will be held12pm Saturday, December 9, 2017at the Main Street Baptist Church, Smithfield, Va. Professional services have be entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel, Smithfield, VABurial Date December 9, 2017
A Service of Memory will be held12pm Saturday, December 9,...
Cha'Mariyah Nichole Durham
Nov 17, 2017
On Friday, November 17, 2017 at 11:20 pm, after 41 days in children's hospital of the Kings Daughters; God called to rest a special little angel. Cha'Mariyah Nichole Durham passed beyond the rainbow and went peacefully home. She was born January 5, 2008 at Norfolk General Hospital to Ms. ShaIngrid Durham. Chamariyah was a faithful member of Little Zion Baptist...
Elder Earnest R. Hardy Sr.
Nov 17, 2017
Elder Earnest Roosevelt Hardy, Sr., 67, of Surry, VA, entered eternal rest on Friday, November 17, 2017, at Riverside Rehabilitation Institution in Newport News, VA. Born on September 27, 1950, Elder Hardy was the youngest of 13 children born to the late Rev. Debris and Carrie Hardy of Surry, VA. He was known as "Turkey" and "Turk" to many of...
Raymond L. Haskins
Nov 5, 2017
Raymond Lewis Haskins, better known as "Fox", was called from labor to reward and entered into his father's kingdom at Sentara Louise Obici Memorial Hospital on Sunday, November 5, 2017. Raymond was born to the late Nelson Lewis and Ida Butts Haskins on September 7, 1954. He joined Brown's A.M.E. Church and dedicated his life to Christ at an early...
Amber Rae Holloway
Nov 4, 2017
Heaven's AMBER ALERTA beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, cousin, friend and most recently new mother, Miss Amber Rae Holloway, 24, affectionately known as "Queen Bee," "Bee Bee," "Big A" and "Snacks" of Surry, VA transitioned to heaven on Saturday, November 4, 2017. Amber was born to Annie Pretlow Holloway and William Henry Holloway, Jr. on January 17, 1993 in Newport News,...
Shirlie Atkins
Nov 1, 2017
Shirlie Atkins, 69, of Smithfield, VA entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, VA. He was born April 14, 1948 to the late Pleasant Holmes and Cora Lee Atkins. He served two years in the United States Marine Corps. Once honorably discharged from the Marines, he became employed with...
Kiyan A. Spears
Oct 27, 2017
Master Kiyan Amare Spears, departed this life on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the innocent age of 2 years old. He was born September 18, 2015 to Pinya-RaeStarr and Dehkwan T. Spears.Kiyan was a loveable child that enjoyed music and dancing which made others laugh and enjoy his presence. Learning his name, numbers and alphabets was a new experience of...
Pecolia Spratley Daye
Oct 25, 2017
Pecolia "Penny"Emma Spratley Daye, 79, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 in Windsor, Virginia. Born on April 8, 1938, in Smithfield, Virginia, she was the daughter of Robert and Georgetta Spratley. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, and attended Columbia School of Law pursuing a law degree. She was employed at Columbia University, and worked...
Rydell L. Seaborn Sr.
Oct 22, 2017
On October 22, 2017 Rydell Seaborn Sr. was called home to the be with Lord. Rydell was born to the late Abraham Seaborn Sr. and Doris Shivers Seaborn on April 4, 1962. He was preceeded in death by his sister Ramona Seaborn. He leaves to cherish his memory 1 son; Rydell Seaborn Jr., three siblings; Jacqueline Seaborn, Abraham Seaborne Jr.(Angela)...
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...
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