Recent Obituaries
Wen Gao
Jan 11, 2025
Wen Gao transitioned from this life on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at her residence.
A Memorial Celebration will be held 10 AM Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please keep The Gao family in your thoughts and prayers.
Melvin Greene
Jan 8, 2025
The Life of Melvin Greene
“The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want” Psalm 23:1
Melvin Greene of Hampton, Virginia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the age of 74. He was born to the late Raleigh Greene, Sr. and Gertrude Johnson in Isle of Wight, Virginia.
He was preceded in death by his stepmother, Mamie Greene; uncle and...
Vernell G. Brown
Jan 8, 2025
Vernell G. Brown, lovingly known as Vernie Mae, Big V, Sweet Honey, Verntiss, and many other affectionate nicknames, passed away on January 8, 2025, at Sentara Obici Hospital; just one day shy of her 88th birthday.
Born and raised in Smithfield, Virginia, Vernell lived a life rich with love, laughter, and a spirited personality that endeared her to everyone she met....
Marguerite Pugh Tynes
Jan 5, 2025
MEMOIR OF
A Virtuous Saint
MOTHER MARGUERITE P. TYNES
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints.” PSALM 116:15
Marguerite P. Tynes peacefully entered her heavenly home early Sunday morning, January 5, 2025, with family by her side. Marguerite, affectionately known as “Mother Tynes” was born in Smithfield, VA to the late Mary Walker and Benjamin Walker. She is...
Earl Cleveland Chapman
Dec 30, 2024
REMEMBERING EARL
Earl Cleveland Chapman departed this earthly life unexpectedly on December 30, 2024. Born on January I8, 1971, in Hampton, Virginia, Earl was the cherished son of Timothy Chapman, Jr. and the late Gloria Jean Hale Chapman. He graduated from Denbigh High School and attended Thomas Nelson Community College an Johnson and Wales University. He attended New Life Church- Kempsville....
Margie Green Copeland
Dec 26, 2024
Missionary Margie Johnson Green-Copeland transitioned to her heavenly home from her residence in Zuni, VA on the morning of December 26, 2024. She passed peacefully having told her children that she was ready to go to heaven, giving a big smile.
She was born on October 6, 1929 in Newark, New Jersey to Frank Johnson and Josephine Parker Johnson. Margie Green...
George Ricks
Dec 24, 2024
The Life of George Wilbert Ricks
George Wilbert Ricks affectionately known as “Boy Blue” transitioned from this earthly life to his heavenly home on the morning of December 24, 2024, at his residence. George was born to the late James H. Ricks and Nannie O. Ricks on September 6, 1954, in Nansemond County, Virginia.
In his early years, George was employed at...
Genova Tatum
Dec 23, 2024
In Loving Memory of Genova “Tate” Tatum
GENOVA DOUGLESS TATUM 71, was called from labor to reward on Monday, December 23, 2024 at Sentara Careplex Hospital in Hampton, VA surrounded by his wife, daughter and friends of the family. Genova was affectionately known to many as “Tate” and “Geno”. Tate was the youngest child of four born to Sarah Tatum and William...
Raymond Rufus McRae
Dec 17, 2024
Raymond Rufus McRae departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Petersburg, VA surrounded by his daughter, Lakeisha R. McRae and her husband, Ashanti.
Raymond McRae was born on May 28, 1948, to the late Rufus Raymond McRae and Marian Clark McRae in Orange, New Jersey. He attended the various public schools, his favorite school was I.C. Norcom High...
Elmer C. Holmes, Sr.
Dec 17, 2024
The Life of Elmer Claggett Holmes, Sr.
On December 17, 2024, Elmer Claggett Holmes, Sr., was called home to be with the Lord at his residence. He was born to the late Emma Jane Claggett and Samuel Arthur Holmes on July 11, 1934, in Rushmere, Virginia.
Elmer accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age, joined First Gravel Hill Baptist...
Lenore B. Uzzle
Dec 5, 2024
Lenore B. Uzzle transitioned from this life early Thursday, December 5, 2024 in Suffolk, Va.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11AM Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Brown's A.M.E. Church. Please keep the Uzzle family in your prayers.
Elder Samuel Curtis Woodland
Dec 2, 2024
Elder Samuel Curtis Woodland, husband of Reverend Julie Brown Woodland transitioned from this life Monday December 2, 2024 in New Jersey. Viewing will take place from 10 AM to 11AM Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Calvary Community Fellowship in Trenton, New Jersey. The Homegoing Celebration of Life Service will follow the viewing at 12 PM. Please keep the Woodland Family...
Joseph Edward Parson
Dec 1, 2024
On Sunday December 1, 2024, Joseph Edward Parson (Joe) entered eternal rest in Newport News, Virginia. Joseph was born on May 26, 1951, in Surry, Virginia to the late Lawrence Parson, Sr. and the late Margaret Swan Parson. He was the oldest of six children. He was baptized at Cypress Baptist Church at an early age.
Joseph graduated from L.P. Jackson...
Carl Aaron Johnson, Sr
Nov 28, 2024
Carl Aaron Johnson Sr. 64, whom God called home Thursday, November 28, 2024 in Smithfield, VA. Carl Sr. was born October 12, 1960 to Carl S. Johnson and Iris B. Johnson.
Born and raised in Smithfield, Virginia, he was a 1979 graduate of Smithfield High School, where he met his wife, Regina. Carl spent many years working for Smithfield Packing Company....
Tariq Rashad Holloman
Nov 23, 2024
In Loving Memory
Tariq Rashad Holloman transitioned from this life on Saturday, November 23, 2024 in Windsor, Virginia.
Tariq was a dedicated fiancé, father, son, brother, cousin, and friend. Tariq and Trina are members of Beaver Dam First Baptist Church, McColl, SC under the leadership of Overseer Dr. Deborah Covington. Beaver Dam First Baptist Church is where Tariq accepted the Lord as...
Beatrice A. Wade
Nov 21, 2024
OBITUARY
Beatrice A. Wade
Mrs. Beatrice Anna Helena Wade was born September 29, 1956 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Governor Hill, Jr. and the late Jeanine Mazet Hill. She entered into her eternal rest on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Bon Secours Southside Medical Center following an illness.
She was preceded in death by her mother and her spouse of seventeen years, Raymond A....
Elizabeth Johnson
Nov 6, 2024
On November 6, 2024 our beloved Elizabeth Johnson was called home to be with her heavenly Father at Sentara Norfolk general Hospital.
Elizabeth was a very caring and passionate person. She earned her living as a caregiver, crossing many paths taking care of multiple families. She was devoted to keeping her family close. She will always be remembered for the exceptional...
Louis McDuff Wellons, Jr.
Nov 5, 2024
~ A Life Well Lived~
Early Tuesday Morning our beloved brother, uncle, and friend Louis McDuff Wellons, Jr. 70, “Lou Lou” made his final request and departed this life Tuesday November 5, 2024 at Portsmouth Health and Rehabilitation. Louis was the first born from the union of the late Louis Wellons Sr. and Doretha Wellons on January 20, 1954, in the...
Frances Blizzard Taliaferro
Nov 3, 2024
Frances Blizzard Taliaferro transitioned from this life on Sunday, November 03, 2024, in Richmond, Va.
Frances Blizzard Taliaferro (82) was born on July 19th, 1942, in Surry County, Virginia to the late Mr. Robert and Mrs. James Alberta Blizzard. The second of three children, Frances was known as a kind-hearted and caring person who accepted Christ at an early age. After...
Edith Edler Foster
Nov 1, 2024
On Friday, November 1, 2024, God, in His infinite wisdom, called home one of His faithful servants, Edith Edler Foster. Edith, 73 was born on March 25, 1951, to the late Maria Edler in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Edith was the oldest of Maria’s two children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Foster; her parents; and her brother, Andrew Edler. After...
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