Obituaries
Carl "Ted" Theodore Bright
Feb 16, 2025
Carl Theodore “Ted” Bright, 75, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 16, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Fleetwood “Pete” and Carolyn Bright, and his brother, Mark.
Born in Elizabeth City, NC, on November 11, 1949, Ted grew up working on his family’s farm alongside his father and brothers. A natural...
Helene Rose Mele Biondi
Feb 11, 2025
Helene Rose Mele Biondi 81, passed away from complications of ALS at her home in Smithfield, VA on 11 February 2025.
Helene was born in New York, NY on 18 December 1943. Helene was married to Michael Vincent Biondi for 59 years. They were married on 8 January 1966 at St Helena's Church in Bronx, NY.
Helene was a member of Good...
David Matthew Nelms
Feb 10, 2025
David Matthew Nelms, 79, of Smithfield, passed away at his home on Monday, February 10, 2025. He was the son of the late Matt Thomas Nelms and Mary Josephine Crumpler Nelms.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara Boothe Nelms; daughters, Pamela Duck (James) and Cindi Jackson; grandchildren, James Daniel Mildenberger (Sarah), Samantha Faucette, Ryan Duck and Justin...
Joseph Russell Turner, Jr.
Feb 7, 2025
Joseph Russell Turner Jr., 80, passed away February 7th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Eclipse, Virginia the son of the late Joseph Russell Turner Sr. and Mildred Etta Williams Turner.
He was predeceased by his sister; Mildred Christine Turner Wright and his brother Michael Anthony Turner.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Frances L. Gardner...
Michael Ray Thacker
Feb 4, 2025
Michael Ray Thacker, 68, passed away Tuesday February 4, 2025. He was the son of the late Shelton Lane Thacker and Anne Griffin Thacker.
Michael is survived by his sister Sharon Thacker Carawan and nephew Justin Carawan. He was preceded in death by his brother, William Randy Thacker.
Michael was a lifelong resident of Isle of Wight County where he farmed with...
Jeffrey Ray Wardsworth
Feb 3, 2025
Jeffrey Ray Wardsworth, age 52, of Lake Lure, NC passed away on February 3, 2025 at Advent Health in Columbus, NC.
Jeff was preceded in death by his father, Hassell Ray Wardsworth, Jr., and his mother, Connie Pittman Wardsworth of Roanoke Rapids, NC.
He is survived by his wife, Dottie (Dot) Floyd Wardsworth of Lake Lure, NC, his stepmother, Janie Allen Wardsworth...
Dianne Sawyer Whitmer
Jan 25, 2025
Dianne Sawyer Whitmer entered into eternal rest on January 25, 2025 at the age of 79. Born on March 22, 1945, Dianne spent much of her career at Newport News Shipbuilding, where her commitment to excellence and dedication to her work earned her the respect and admiration of colleagues and friends alike.
Above all, Dianne cherished her family. She is survived...
Marilyn Ruth Jones Galloway
Jan 24, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Marilyn Ruth Jones Galloway, who left this world on January 24th, 2025 surrounded by love and peace. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, whose kindness and strength touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
Born to Sam H. Jones Jr. and Vivian Lyons Jones on October 4th,...
Frances Sykes Vaughan
Jan 22, 2025
Frances Sykes Vaughan, age 92, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025.
She is survived by her son, Frank Vaughan (Cindy); daughter, Linda Frasher; brother, William Sykes (Cindy); sister, Dylcie Daughtrey (Darien); grandchildren, Chris, Clay, Justin, Bonny; great grandchildren, Kayla, Alexis, Draven; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William W Sykes and Lessie Gilbert Sykes;...
James Penniman Murray
Jan 21, 2025
James Penniman Murray, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away January 21, 2025 following a brief illness. Born in Baltimore, Maryland on September 27, 1960, he is the son of Omer Everett Murray and Nancy Penniman Murray (deceased). James is also survived by his sisters, Lynn Murray Caulberg and her husband, Steven Harold Caulberg (deceased), of Raleigh, North...
Michael Wayne Olver
Jan 20, 2025
Michael Wayne Olver, 64, of Carrollton, VA went home to be with Jesus on January 20, 2025. Mike was born in Chicopee, Massachusetts. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Ellan J. Olver; his son, Jeremy M. Olver; his mother, Shirley J. Olver; his sisters, Gail O. Koch (Steve), Sharon O. Marshall (Dolton); 3 nephews, Nathan Marshall (Mollie),...
Elmer Franklin Mack
Jan 20, 2025
Elmer Franklin Mack, 103, of Smithfield, VA, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025. He was the son of the late Orville Gale Mack and Flossie Levern Burkeholder Mack. He is survived by his daughters, Bonnie Huber and Debra Epps (Joseph); a son, Robert F. Mack (Mary Frances); grandchildren, Robert, Emily and James. He was also preceded in death by...
Henrietta Chapman Gwaltney
Jan 17, 2025
Henrietta Chapman Gwaltney, daughter of Julius Darden Gwaltney, and Henrietta Chapman Gwaltney, of Smithfield, Virginia, died January 17, 2025 in Princeton, NJ. Ms. Gwaltney was born and raised in Smithfield, married (1958-1971) William Luter Christian, also from Smithfield, later moved to New York where she lived for 60 years. She was a graduate of Randolph Macon Women’s College and Adelphi...
Judy Lever Carson
Jan 17, 2025
Judy Lever Carson, 78, of Waterloo, SC, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Evans Lever and Ethel Taylor Lever. She is survived by her daughter, Catherine Pond; granddaughters, Chrystal, Danielle, and Amanda; 9 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren; and a brother, Chuck Lever.
Online condolences may be registered at www.littlesfuneralhome.com
Alan Fletcher MD
Jan 15, 2025
Alan Fletcher MD passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. He was born on July 23, 1930 in Thorne England to George and Elizabeth (Hall) Fletcher. Raised in Kent, he attended Sir Roger Manwoods School. After graduation, he went on to medical school at University College London. It was there that he met his wife Paddy, who was an RN....
O. A. Spady
Jan 15, 2025
Obed A. (O.A.) Spady passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Hazel King Spady, his two children, Michael King (Lorri) and Missoura Goldberg (Lou), four grandchildren, Meredith Elliott (Brent), Kevin King (Kelsey), Marina Doggett (Raymond), Danielle Kozinski (Matthew), five great-grandchildren (Mackenzie, Ainsley, Jacob, Everett and Lee), and brother James Spady. O.A....
Donald Vincent Simone
Jan 13, 2025
Donald Vincent Simone, 78, of Smithfield, VA passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025. He was the son of the late Dominic Simone and Alice Helen St Amand Simone. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lynn Eleanor Robinson Simone; son, Anthony Simone (Maria); grandchildren, Luke, Juliana, Rhett and Vanessa; great grandchild, Alessio; and son in law, Michael...
Thomas Lee Ross
Jan 13, 2025
Thomas Lee Ross, 92, passed away on January 13, 2025. Tom was a native of South Carolina. He was born on October 11, 1932, in Edgefield, SC, and was the son of the late Thomas Leonard and Blandena Summer Ross. He had been a Smithfield resident since 1959. Tom will be remembered as a loving supportive husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather...
Richard Joseph Goles
Jan 3, 2025
Richard Joseph Goles, 78, of Suffolk, Va, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025. He was the son of the late John Goles, Sr and Lillian Eugenia Reid Goles. He was also preceded in death by his wife Sherilyn Lee Nadolny Goles. He is survived by his daughter, Stacey Lynn Caterbone (Joshua Michael); grandchildren, Parker and Aiden; a sister, Shirley...
Alyssa Gail Easley
Jan 3, 2025
Alyssa Gail Easley, born on January 23, 1969, in the Bronx, New York, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 3, 2025.
Alyssa was the beloved daughter of Robert and Barbara Harris. She is survived by her devoted husband of over 30 years, Jack Easley; her sister, Stacey Belkin; and her cherished niece and nephew, Sarah and Noah Belkin....
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