Obituaries
Ryan James Ross
Dec 31, 2025
Ryan James Ross, of Smithfield, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Miami, Florida, at the age of 20. He was born on June 2, 2005, in Suffolk, Virginia, to Paul Daniel Ross and Kathleen Williams Ross.
Ryan graduated from Smithfield High School in 2023. He was an avid gamer and a passionate sports fan who loved cheering on...
Betty Little Duncan
Dec 29, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the Queen of our family, our beloved Betty Little Duncan, on December 29, 2025. Betty was born on August 17,1924, to the late Lena Dell Little and Elvin Floyd (Bub) Little in Pons, VA.
She was also preceded in death by her brother, Jack Little and a grandson, John Duncan...
Irmgard Morrill
Dec 26, 2025
Irmgard Morrill of Smithfield, Virginia passed away on December 26, 2025 at the age of 94.
She was the daughter of the late Elsa and Edward Vorndran. Irma was born in Aub, Germany in March of 1931. She is survived by two daughters Lorelei Briggs (Mark) and Brenda Morrill as well as three grandsons and brother Heinz Vorndran of Germany. Irma...
James Curtis Lowe, Sr
Dec 26, 2025
James Curtis Lowe, Sr, 91, of Zuni, Va , passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late, Carl Ely Lowe and Lettie Yeary Lowe. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Slate Lowe; daughters, Kim Marie Terhune (Greg) and Dawn Lee Whitley (David); son, James Curtis Lowe,...
Thomas E. Pulley
Dec 23, 2025
Thomas E. Pulley, born June 21, 1940 passed away at his home on December 23rd. Thomas was the third son born to William E. and Estelle Atkins Pulley. He was predeceased by his parents and brother William (Billy) and Lewis (Doc). He is survived by his wife Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Nelms Pulley. Also, his daughter Cindy Kaye Bostic, husband Mark...
Catherine Louise Marvin
Dec 18, 2025
Catherine Louise Marvin of Smithfield passed away peacefully on December 18th, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was the daughter of the late Allan and Ruth Morgan and lived a life marked by deep devotion to her family, compassion, and remarkable strength. Catherine was preceded in death by her beloved son Allan Marvin, whose memory remained forever...
Saundra Spaulding Rainey
Dec 17, 2025
Saundra Spaulding Rainey of Smithfield passed away December 17th, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Thelma Spaulding.
She is survived by her sons Montage Rainey (Leanne) and Howard Rainey III (Sheena); Sister Laverne Hill; Brother Tony Spaulding (Sand); and grandchildren Jada, Paige, Tatum, Landan, Joshua, and Noah; and several nieces and nephews.
Saundra was a retired school administrator...
Betty Anne Nurney Thomas
Dec 17, 2025
Obituary for My Beloved Mother
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Betty Anne Nurney Thomas, who was 91 years old. She was the heart and soul of our family, whose kindness, wisdom, and unwavering love touched everyone she met. Throughout her life, she showed incredible strength, compassion, and grace, always putting others before...
Charles Danny McCampbell
Dec 12, 2025
Charles Danny McCampbell, a native of Tennessee, passed away December 12, 2025 at his home in Smithfield Va. He was the son of the late Charles McCampbell and Martha Webb.
He is survived by his sons Chad McCampbell (Ashley) and Jeremy Marks (Melissa); Sisters Beth Howells and Emma Lee (Butch); three grandchildren James Wade McCampbell, Ayden Marks (Riley), Paige Marks; and...
Joe Ann Greenfield Pace
Dec 10, 2025
Joe Ann Pace, a remarkable individual whose life was a testament to dedication, courage, and love, passed from this world on December 10, 2025, at her home in Smithfield, Virginia. Born on December 24, 1961, in Fairfield, Texas, she embarked on a journey that would see her break barriers and touch the lives of many.
A proud member of the United...
Donna Letta Runnebohm
Dec 7, 2025
Donna Letta Wilson Runnebohm, 90, of Smithfield, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025. She was born December 6, 1935, in Shelbyville, Indiana, the daughter of the late Delmar Raymond Wilson and Opal Lenore Martin Wilson.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Robert Runnebohm. She is survived by her daughter, April R. Jones (Tim); son, John R....
Robert Gene Wilkinson
Dec 4, 2025
Robert Gene Wilkinson, 58, of Carrollton, VA, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025. He was the son of Freda Mae Cochran Wilkinson and the late John Albert Wilkinson, Jr. He is survived by his daughter, Samantha N. Wilkinson; son, Robert K. Wilkinson; brothers, Steven Lynn Wilkinson (Linda Faye), Donald Craig Wilkinson (Rose Mary Macy) and John Albert Wilkinson (Kristal...
Jason Sterling Alexander Dibble
Dec 4, 2025
Jason Sterling Alexander “Alex” Dibble, 31, of Poquoson, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025. He was the son of Ronald W. Dibble and Tammy M. Simpson.
He is also survived by his brothers, Bryan Simpson and Dylan Simpson; grandmother Lois Gay; and many aunts, uncles and cousins; and his stepfather, Ken Simpson.
Alex was loving and caring son, he loved the...
Shirley Louise Singletary
Dec 3, 2025
Shirley Singletary, 75, of Camilla GA, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025. She was the daughter of Alton and Evelyn. She was a lifelong resident of Camilla and a proud alumna of the University of Georgia. Shirley devoted more than 35 years of her life to the children of Mitchell County; as a beloved kindergarten teacher and guidance counselor...
Donald Scott Dykstra
Dec 1, 2025
Donald Scott Dykstra, 79, of Carrollton VA, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025. He was the son of the late George Herman William Dykstra and Norma Eileen Miller Dykstra.
Mr. Dykstra was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Joan Elizabeth Sorensen Dykstra. He is survived by his daughter, Carrie Anne Dykstra (Geoffrey Martin Fritz); and a brother,...
Cheryl Lynn DiSalvo
Nov 24, 2025
Cheryl DiSalvo, 66, of Surry VA, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Born on August 30, 1959, in Mexico City, Missouri, Cheryl was the cherished daughter of Clay and Mary Niemeyer. She grew up alongside her sisters, namely Cindy Nelson and Joan Boyle.
Cheryl was the proud and devoted mother of two sons, Daniel DiSalvo (Amanda)...
Mary Ruth Hoyt Wulfkuhle
Nov 23, 2025
Mary Ruth Hoyt Wulfkuhle, 73, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born May 31, 1952, in Wichita, Kansas, to Gordon Elmer Hoyt and Thella Elizabeth Hazlett Hoyt, Mary lived a life of quiet strength, gentle faith, and a heart that made room for everyone who needed a mother’s love. On August 5, 1974,...
Charlotte Dean Greer
Nov 21, 2025
Charlotte Dean Greer, lifelong resident of Smithfield Virginia, passed away Friday November 21, 2025 at the age of 82.
She was a graduate of Smithfield High School and was known throughout the community for her family’s long-standing restaurant The Twins Old Towne Inn that was a fixture on Main Street for over 40 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband...
Alease Smith Barham
Nov 18, 2025
Alease Smith Barham, 94, of Elberon, Va, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Clyde B. Smith and Louise Frazier Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Kenneth Cofer Barham; a son, James Walter Barham; and two sisters, Ellen Smith Baugh (Virginius) and Virginia Smith Valenti (Nicholas). She...
Charlotte Ann Harrup Wells
Nov 18, 2025
Charlotte Ann Harrup Wells was born to the late Charlie G. Harrup, Sr. and Edna Velvin Harrup on November 2, 1940, and passed away on November 18, 2025.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brother C. G. Harrup, Jr. (Jean).
Left to cherish her memories are her children, Pamela A. Wells of Charles City and Monroe Wells of Smithfield; her...
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