Obituaries
Carolyn Martin Gleason
Feb 21, 2026
Carolyn Martin Gleason, 90, of Hertford, NC, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Albert Conrad Buppert and Mildred Elizabeth Griffin Buppert. She was also preceded in death by her first husband of 45 years, William Henry “Bud” Martin, Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Wanda Martin Marshall; son, William Henry Martin,...
Robert Brian Erlich
Feb 20, 2026
Robert Brian Erlich, 68, of Southeast Virginia passed away quietly and peacefully Friday, February 20th, 2026. He is survived by his wife, best friend and partner of 45 years, Sara L. Erlich. In addition, he is survived by his beloved four-legged friends Aspen and Vail. He is predeceased in death by his parents Berl and Carole Erlich.
Before retirement Robert was...
John Paul Hensley
Feb 15, 2026
John Paul Hensley passed away in the comfort of his home February 15, 2026.
He was born May 5, 1951 in Stuttgart Germany to Paul and Agnes Melhus Hensley.
He was a car painter by trade and had many award-winning custom creations to his credit during his more than 35 years in the industry.
He is survived by his son Nash and his...
Ina Kay Ilish
Feb 13, 2026
Ina Kay Ilish, daughter of the late Reed and Hattie Blizzard peacefully went home to be with her Lord and loved ones on Friday, February 13th, 2026, after battling several months of illness. She was born and raised in Jenkins, Kentucky. She also lived in Maryland, Connecticut, and Virginia.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Edward Windt; her...
Barbara Jean Oliver
Feb 13, 2026
Barbara Jean Pippins Oliver, 84, of Smithfield, VA passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026. She was the daughter of the late James Monroe Pippins and Minnie Bell Cones. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Junie Floyd Oliver, Jr; daughter, Deborah O. Stacy (Tim); son, J. F. Oliver, III (Sherry); granddaughters, Taylor Edwards and Brittany Oliver. She...
Kurt Alan Reilly
Feb 10, 2026
Kurt Reilly, 54, of Smithfield, VA, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. He was the son of Larry and Suzy Reilly of Norwalk, Ohio. Kurt is also survived by his wife of 35 years, Lahnie Reilly; daughters, Katt Fisher (Peter) and Mandi Reilly (Matthew); grandchildren, Juniper and Maple Fisher, and Keigan and Evelyn Bredon; sister, Annette Pronschinske (Gary); brother,...
Robert Shelton Hayes
Feb 9, 2026
Robert Shelton Hayes (Bob) 75, of Smithfield, VA, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026. He was the son of the late James Joseph and Elizabeth Eleanor Hayes. Bob is survived by his wife of 54 years, Diane Wilgus Hayes; brother, James Hayes (Susan); sisters-in-law, Janet Dixon (Ed) and Janice Henry (Herb); nieces, Karin and Erin; and nephews, Jason and...
Rudy Roberts CDR, USCG(Ret)
Feb 8, 2026
RUDY ROBERTS CDR, USCG (Ret)
Williamsburg ~ Rudy Roberts, 98 years young, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Rudy is survived by his children Julie Roberts of Huntington Beach, CA and Catherine Sweeney & husband Mark of Portland, OR; Grandchildren Justine (Sweeney) Cosman & husband Evan of Portland, OR and Brook Sweeney of Williamsburg, VA; Great Grandchildren Ava & Zara...
Harriet Carson Hines
Feb 8, 2026
Harriet Carson Hines passed away on February 8, 2026, rejoining her beloved husband, Paul, after a thirty-year pause in their love story.
Together, Harriet and Paul raised two children into loving, responsible adults: Elizabeth “Beth” Darden, married to Thomas Darden Jr., and Paul “Carson” Hines, soon to wed Ayano Iori. Harriet’s greatest joy was her family, and she poured herself fully...
Raymond Gwaltney Thacker
Feb 7, 2026
Raymond Gwaltney Thacker. Farmer, husband, and genuine Smithfield. He passed away peacefully at home on February 7, 2026. He was 98.
Born on July 3, 1927, to Lawrence Clyde and Elsie Gwaltney Thacker, Raymond spoke fondly of playing with his brother, Shelton. The two were known as "Crow" and "Black Bird," Raymond earning the name for his long, skinny legs. He...
Olive Claire Hall Gwaltney
Feb 4, 2026
Olive Claire Hall Gwaltney, third in line of ten children born to Cleveland Lee and Eunice Britt Hall, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at the age of 98.5. Strikingly tall and always fashionable, Olive was known for her scrumptious pies, perfectly coordinated moves on the dance floor and infectious, youthful voice. She was a strong, independent woman,...
John Dale Henry
Feb 2, 2026
John Dale Henry of Smithfield, Virginia, known to family and friends as Papa, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, February 2, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and quiet devotion to his family. A devoted family man, John found his greatest joy in spending time with those he loved, especially his grandchildren. He could often be...
Selma Dare Hundley Jones
Feb 2, 2026
Selma Dare Hundley Jones, born October 16, 1948, in Suffolk, VA, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, in her home of 52 years, in Seaford, VA.
Selma was the daughter of the late Clarence Carroll Hundley and Edith Bell Hundley. She was the granddaughter of the late Willie N. Bell and Gladys C. Bell and the late Elbert Hundley and...
Michael Dean McNulty
Feb 1, 2026
Michael Dean McNulty, born July 15, 1963, went to be with His savior on February 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Kimberly Ann McNulty. She was his rock. He is also survived by a large loving extended family who loved Mike with all their hearts. He...
Gerald Lewis Duncan
Jan 30, 2026
On Friday, January 30, 2026, Gerald Lewis Duncan age 85 of Smithfield, Virginia died at the home of Patricia Kessler where he had lived for the past 10 years. He previously had a stroke which left him paralyzed on one side, unable to speak and with limited mobility. Cynthia Guardia was the caregiver for Gerald and during the last few...
Casey Nelson Edwards
Jan 26, 2026
Casey Nelson Edwards passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026 at the age of 47. He was born on February 13, 1978 to Nelson and Aileen Edwards in Newport News, VA.
His hands were skilled and he had a passion for playing music and fixing cars. He was a man who dedicated his life to his family and friends.
He is survived...
W B Owen
Jan 26, 2026
W. B. Owen (Sonny) passed at home Monday morning, January 26th at the age of 95. He would have been 96 on February 2. Sonny was born in 1930 to Thomas Waverly and Bessie Purdie Owen and had one sibling, Alda Owen Garner Gildner, who predeceased him. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Nell Crocker Owen; daughters,...
Thomas E Spence
Jan 21, 2026
Thomas E. Spence, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, in his home in Chesapeake. He was predeceased by his wife, Ruby Elloitt Spence, his parents, James R. and Margaret W. Spence and sisters Evelyn Pitsenbarger and Virgie Alberico.
Survivors include his brother, James R. (Buddy) Spence, Jr. and wife, Sandra, of Hertford, North Carolina, and numerous nieces and...
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);...
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