Recent Obituaries
Jarvis Da'Von Thomas
Jun 12, 2024
The Life of Jarvis Da’Von Thomas
The morning of January 4, 1991, the birth of a boy child came into this world and was given only one week on the earth so said the earthly doctors. The heavenly doctor had plans for this little boy and he became known as Jarvis. Although he had a lot of health issues, Jarvis didn’t...
Floyd R. Davis, Jr.
Jun 11, 2024
The Life and Legacy of Floyd Reginald Davis
On June 11, 2024, Floyd (Stinka) was called by God to depart this earthly life suddenly.
Floyd was born October 20, 1965 in Southampton County, Virginia to Floyd Sr. and Zephia Davis. He was educated in Southampton County School System. Floyd worked for Smithfield Food in Smithfield, VA until his death.
Floyd accepted Jesus Christ...
Waverly Palmer
Jun 11, 2024
On the evening of Tuesday, June 11, 2024 God, called His beloved son, Waverly Palmer home to his eternal resting place.
“Do ye believe? Behold the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. These things...
James Michael Green, Sr.
Jun 10, 2024
“The Life”
Our beloved James Michael Green, Sr. gained his angel wings on Monday, June 10, 2024. The angels encamped and he is resting in his heavenly home. A servant of God has taken flight.
James “Mike” Green was born February 5, 1967 to Jessie Green and Eugene Powell. He attended Suffolk Public Schools. He had been employed at Newport News Shipbuilding,...
Adrienne Leanza Painson
Jun 6, 2024
Adrienne Leanza Painson transitioned from this life on Thursday, June 06, 2024 in Chesapeake Regional Medical Center.A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1:00pm Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Third Baptist Church, 461 Godwin Blvd. Portsmouth, Va. Viewing will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. Please keep the Painson family in your prayers.
Charles Roland Dixon
Jun 6, 2024
Chapter One of C. Roland Dixon’s life begin with his arrival at his earthly home April 12,1939.
Affectionately known as Roland, he was the first child to Rufus and Geraldine Dixon lived with his parents, grandmother “Segar Wilkerson,” and siblings Bernard, Gerald and ”Dine.” Roland was raised in the church, joining Hill Street Baptist Church in 1948 and being baptized that...
Reginald Edmund Tillar
Jun 4, 2024
On the evening of June 4, 2024, God sent a heavenly angel to lead Reginald Edmund Tillar to his just reward.
Reginald 71, was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on June 14, 1952 to the late James and Catherine Tillar.
He was employed at Vico Construction for forty plus years.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife JoeAnn Patricia Tillar; two sons Reginald...
Ronald Walter Willis
May 27, 2024
Ronald Walter Willis 68, was born September 16, 1955 to the late Dr. James Willis and Julia B. Willis. He entered eternal rest with the Lord Monday, May 27, 2024 at Bons Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital Newport News, VA.
Ronald accepted Christ at an early age and had a personal relationship with God. He was a special blessing to all that...
Helen "Reaky" Simpson
May 20, 2024
On Monday, May 20th 2024 God called home one of his Angels, Mrs. Helen ”Reaky” Diggs Simpson home.
Reaky was born 8 out of 10 children to the late Perlie McKinley Diggs and Lucy Bell Todd Diggs on October 10, 1954.
Reaky was a Smithfield native and was educated in the Smithfield School System. She graduated from Smithfield High School in 1973....
Cheryl Towns Boone
May 13, 2024
Cheryl Towns Boone, 61 of Smithfield, VA went home to be with the Lord on May 13, 2024. Cheryl was born January 9, 1963 to Eddie and Mildred Edwards Towns in Suffolk, VA. She graduated from Smithfield High School in 1980. Ms. Boone was employed by the Daily Press as an Administrative Assistant for 12 years. Ms. Boone was a member...
Alfred Levine
May 12, 2024
John 11:25 “…I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.”
Alfred Levine, affectionately known as “Big Al and Teddy,” was born to the late Louis Levine Sr. and Alice Johnson-Richardson on October 7, 1945, in Cross, South Carolina. Alfred was joined in holy matrimony to Norma Jean Pringle-Levine on...
Essray Taliaferro, Jr.
May 2, 2024
Essray Taliaferro Jr. transitioned from this life on Thursday, May 02, 2024 in a Washington DC Hospital.Essray Taliaferro Jr. was born on March 18th, 1965, to the late Essray Taliaferro Sr. and Martha Taliaferro in Smithfield, Virginia.Essray attended Smithfield High School, Class of 1983. There he was a star athlete on the track and football teams. He was a regional...
Russell Leon Finney
Apr 29, 2024
I fought a good fight, I finished my course, I kept the faith, now I have gained my wings.
On Monday April 29, 2024 Russell Leon Finney also known as “Pnutt/Duke transitioned into eternal rest surrounded by his family and three friends at Sentara Careplex Hospital.
He was born on September 20, 1965 to Stella Louise Finney and Russell Lee Finney. He...
Jacqulyn Jossett Johnson
Apr 27, 2024
Jacqulyn Jossett Wilson Johnson answered the call to eternal rest Saturday April 27, 2024 in Portsmouth, VA.
Jacqulyn a beloved daughter of Herbert Vann Wilson and Lillie Frances Whitaker Wilson was born March 7, 1956. She was a 1974 graduate of Smithfield High School in Isle of Wight County, VA.
Having a call to service, Jacqulyn served in the United States Army...
Estelle Reese Parson
Apr 24, 2024
Our beloved Estelle Reese Parson gained her heavenly crown on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
Estelle, was born to Thomas and Marie Reese on July 29,1936. Estelle became a member of First Gravel Hill Baptist Church at a very young age. Later, after marrying her late husband Raymond Parson she shared her time at Cypress Baptist Church as well. She was a...
Ideluia Ann Sawyers
Apr 19, 2024
On Friday, April 19, 2024, Ideluia A. Sawyers smiled and went home to be with the Lord, while surrounded by her family and heavenly angels. She was born in Tarrytown, NY on November 24, 1958, the next to the youngest of five children of the late Curtis and Isabel Pearson.
Sister Sawyers graduated from John F. Kennedy University (California) earning a...
Linwood White
Apr 18, 2024
Linwood Alpheus White transitioned from this life on Thursday, April 18, 2024 in Suffolk, Va.
Linwood Alpheus White was born December 8, 1951 to the late Aaron White. Sr and Amy Lee Parker White.
An Isle of Wight native, Linwood fell head over heels for the love of his life, Iris Odell Robertson, whom he lovingly married. Together their union raised 4...
Tracey Morrell Williams, Sr.
Apr 17, 2024
Tracey Morrell Williams Sr. affectionately known as "Mi Mi" (pronounced Me Me) departed this life on April 17, 2024 in Newport News, Va. He was born to Raleigh Wilson Williams Sr. and Carrie Ann Williams.
As a young boy, Tracey initially resided in Surry, Va and years later during his early childhood his family eventually moved to 22nd Street in Newport News, Va where...
Leroy Edwards
Apr 15, 2024
Leroy Edwards, 80, of Suffolk, VA, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024. He was born on June 2, 1943, in Nansemond County, VA to the late Alexander and Rosetta Edwards. One of 11 children, Leroy was no stranger to hard work. He left home early, to pursue work in New York City, where he met his wife of 47...
Rufus Holloman, Sr.
Apr 14, 2024
Rufus Junious Holloman, Sr.
On Sunday, April 14, 2024, our PaPa, Father, Grandfather, and brother entered into eternal rest at Nansemond Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing in Suffolk, Virginia. Our hearts were truly broken but we know God does all things for His purpose.
Rufus was a native of Isle...
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