Recent Obituaries
William Earl Purvis
Nov 11, 2023
William Earl Purvis, beloved husband, father and brother went to sleep peacefully at home on Saturday, November 11, 2023. He was born in the small town of Bethel, NC on March 10, 1938 to Estelle Savage and Andrew Mooring. From the age of 3, he was raised by his stepfather Sandy Purvis.
In 1960, he married his first wife, the young and beautiful Rosa Stokes and...
Carlton R. Knight
Nov 6, 2023
On November 6, 2023, God called Carlton Randolph Knight home at Sentara Obici Hospital. Carlton is the son of the late Ervin and Zallee Knight. Carlton was born November 16, 1952 and raised in Suffolk, VA along with sibling, Kevin Knight and preceded in death by brother, Irvin Knight.
Carlton Knight worked at Planters and later moved to the...
Herman Rowlett
Nov 2, 2023
Herman Rowlett transitioned from this life on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Sentara Obici Hospital.
When Herman Rowlett was born on July 16, 1943in Rushmere, Isle of Wight Co., Virginia he became a member of the 14th Generation of Rowletts in Virginia. His father Birdie Armstead Rowlett was 25 and his mother Elizabeth Harris aka "Lizzie Bob" was 21.
Herman, affectionately known...
Emma Lillian Granger
Nov 2, 2023
Emma Lillian Granger transitioned from this Life on Thursday, November 02, 2023.
A Celebration of Life will be held 11am Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Perry’s Funeral Home, 34 Mercer Street, Newark, NJ 07103. Please keep the Granger family in your prayers.
Herbert Jones, Jr.
Nov 2, 2023
On November 2, 2023, God dispatched his angels and called Herbert Jones, Jr. to his eternal home. He was born May 14, 1975, to Katie Jones and Herbert Jones, Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother Katie Jones (Surry, Virginia); father Herbert Jones, Sr. (Suffolk, Virginia); sisters Kescha Dean (Portsmouth, Virginia), Karen Porter and Tawanda Porter (Suffolk, Virginia);...
Gregory Bernard Porter
Nov 1, 2023
Gregory Bernard Porter transitioned from this Life on Wednesday, November 01, 2023 in Virginia Beach.
A Celebration of Life Service will be private. Please keep the Porter family in your prayers.
Colia Duck Daughtrey
Nov 1, 2023
Colia Duck Daughtrey transitioned from this life on Wednesday, November 01, 2023 in Riverside Regional Medical Center.
A Celebration Life Service will be private. Please keep the Duck-Daughtrey family in your prayers.
Rosa D. Shears
Oct 30, 2023
Rosa Marie Delk Shears Obituary
On Monday, October 30, 2023, God in his divine wisdom called one of his angels, Rosa Marie Delk Shears, to eternal rest at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center with her daughter Jennifer by her side. With a soft whisper he called her name and said, “Well done my good and faithful servant.”
At...
Viola Elder Woodson
Oct 26, 2023
Viola Elder Woodson was born on July 12, 1938 to Luther Elder and Elisse Eley. She spent her childhood and most of her life in Windsor, VA.
Viola was a beloved mother grandmother and friend. She touched the lives of many with her unwavering love nd dedication to her family. She was a true matriarch, she raised not only...
Willie J. Warren
Oct 25, 2023
The Obituary
The Life of Willie James Warren
On Wednesday, October 25, 2023, Willie James Warren left his earthly home. He was born October 14, 1936, to the late James and Josephine Wellons Warren.
He attended Isle of Wight Training School and retired from Gwaltney Packing Plant.
Willie kept active by working at Gwaltney of Smithfield most...
Quandrell D. Williams
Oct 25, 2023
On October 25, 2023, the lives of many were changed forever when our beloved, Quandrell Damone Williams, transitioned this earthly life. His time with us was brief but he made an impact that will last forever.
Quandrell, more affectionately known as, “Q.B.”, loved his family and we could always count on him to get the party started and make...
Tillie Robinson Jeffers
Oct 19, 2023
Tillie Jeffers , 92 was born Tillie Robinson on December 25, 1930 to Hattie of North Carolina and Harry Robinson of Surry, VS. She grew up in Salisbury, MD with her grandma Annie and Sister Annie may before moving to Virginia. While living in Norfolk with her father Tillie attended Waterford Elementary and graduated from St Jerome Catholic School. In...
Felton G. Clark, Sr.
Oct 14, 2023
Felton G Clarke, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday October 14, 2023. He was born in Isle of Wight, VA to the late Willie and Gracie Clark. He attended public school where he received a draft into the US Army at the age of 18. He answered the call February 7, 1945. He served in WWII being stationed in...
Yvonne Purdie Gay
Oct 8, 2023
Yvonne Purdie Gay was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She entered eternal rest peacefully at her home surrounded by her grandchildren and husband on October 8,2023.
She was born to the late Floyd and Adele Purdie on May 19,1939. She is preceded in death by her daughter Pamela Purdie Bradshaw and siblings Floyd Wayne Purdie and Beatrice Chapman.
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Annie B. Diggs
Oct 6, 2023
Annie Bell Birchette Diggs 87, transitioned from this life Friday, October 6, 2023 at her residence.
Annie was born on January 6, 1936 to the late Lewis and Corrine Birchette. She was married to the late Herbert L. Diggs, Sr. for 67 years until his passing. They were blessed with three children from their union. She attended Isle of...
Cecil Clyde Brown, III
Oct 4, 2023
Cecil “Clyde” Brown III, 60 of Portsmouth, Va passed away on October 4, 2023. He was born in Portsmouth to the late Cecil Clyde Brown II and Elsewood S. Upton Brown. Predeceased in death by sister Gayle B. Galiney and brother Jeffery S. Upton.
Clyde graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1982. His best friend Junior Harris tells,...
Sandra Boothe Tucker
Oct 2, 2023
Sandra Boothe Tucker went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, October 2, 2023. She was at home surrounded by her loving family and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Milford Mill United Methodist Church 915 Milford Mill Road Pikesville, MD. 21208. The Family hour will begin at 10:00am with...
Ursula Eppes
Sep 29, 2023
Ursula Eppes transitioned from this life on Friday, September 29, 2023 at Sentara Norfolk General.
Viewing will take place from 3-6pm Friday, October 6, 2023 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Please keep the Eppes family in your thoughts and prayers.
James M. Blount
Sep 28, 2023
James M. “Jim” Blount, of Rochester, New York, departed this world on September 28, 2023. He was born on June 5, 1943, to the late Walter L. Blount Sr. and Helen Wilson Blount of Smithfield, Virginia. Jim earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, from Virginia State University where he met his future wife of 57 years, Carolyne Elizabeth Scott....
Sylvia Jones Hotson
Sep 19, 2023
Sylvia Jones Hotson was called home to be with the Lord on September 19. 2023 in Brooklyn , NY. Sylvia was born on July 13, 1948 in Newport news to the late John Edward Jones and Thelma Jones Custis. She was educated in Isle of Wight County Public Schools. She moved to new York in 1968 where she resided...
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