Obituaries
Mary Louise Hall Jones
Jan 17, 2026
Mary Louise Hall Jones, 74, of Smithfield, VA, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Charlie Watson Hall and Frances Powell Hall. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ronald Wayne Jones; daughter, Laurie Costello (Adam); grandchildren, Triton, Troy and Ava; and a sister, Donna West, and a host of other...
Bruce Wayne Spady
Jan 14, 2026
Bruce Wayne Spady, 74, passed away peacefully at home January 14th 2026 where he had lived for 49 years. He is the son of the late Bruce R and Eleanor Spady.
Bruce Wayne loved his family. He is survived by his wife Darlene Spady (54 years); sons Bruce Wayne Spady Jr. (Jennifer) and Brandon Lee Spady (Seylark); sister Teresa Beale (Rick);...
Jean Murphy Savedge
Jan 8, 2026
Jean M. Savedge departed this life on January 8, 2026. Born Ethel Jean Murphy on February 24,1931, Jean was the fourth child of the late, Eulice Riddick Murphy and Ethel Lee Turner Murphy, of Smithfield, VA. Jean is predeceased by her loving husband of 44 years, George C. Savedge, Sr. Also departing before her were her sisters Parker Lee Outlaw...
Garland Lee Hubble
Jan 7, 2026
Garland Lee Hubble, 94, of Smithfield, VA, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at his residence. He was born March 27, 1931 to the late Samuel Henry Hubble and Maudie Adeline Gearhart Hubble. He was also preceded in death by his wife of sixty-two years, Barbara Ann Boles Hubble and their grandson, Jonathan Berry.
He is survived by his daughters;...
Evelyn Frances Powell Kirts
Jan 5, 2026
Evelyn Frances Powell Kirts, age 84, passed away peacefully on January 5th, 2026, in her home in Smithfield, VA with her beloved husband by her side, following a long illness due to surgical complications.
Evelyn lived her entire life in the state of Virginia. She was born in 1941 in Ridgeway, Virginia and graduated from Drewry Mason High School there. Evelyn...
Carroll Vernon Hubbard
Dec 31, 2025
On Wednesday, December 31, 2025 Carroll Vernon Hubbard left this life when his long-time battle with congestive heart failure came to an end.
Carroll, who was the youngest of five children originally grew up in the small community of Cuckoo, VA in Louisa County. As a young man, Carroll attended and graduated from Louisa County High School. Growing up in such...
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...
Ryan James Ross
Dec 27, 2025
Ryan James Ross, of Smithfield, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 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...
Ashanti Nicole Herbert
Dec 26, 2025
With heartfelt reverence, we celebrate Ashanti Nicole Herbert (Smithfield, Virginia), whom the Lord God called home on December 26, 2025 at the age of 43, leaving behind cherished family memories. Ashanti truly enjoyed life as she grew up in a close-knit family of 3 siblings around whom she was always happy. She was known for her warm spirit, her happiness,...
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...


