Obituaries
Opal Colson Blackshear
Mar 12, 2024
Opal C. Blackshear (86) returned to her Heavenly Father on the 12th of March 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, W. Thomas “Tom” Blackshear, her parents Spencer Colson and Annie Myra Colson, her brother, John Colson, and her sister, Rachel Duran. She is survived by her son Mike Blackshear (Tracey), two grandsons, Dylan Blackshear (Ashton),...
Norma Ring Garner
Mar 10, 2024
Norma Ring Garner age 92, born May 5, 1931, passed away after a brief illness March 10, 2024. Norma was a longtime resident of Smithfield, Virginia after relocating from Kinston, NC. Previously a resident of Hereford, Tx and Oklahoma City, Ok.
She was a faithful member of Bethany United Methodist Church, Smithfield, Va. and a longtime member of The Ladies Bible...
Thomas Robert Pennington, Sr.
Mar 9, 2024
Thomas Robert Pennington, Sr, 63, of Smithfield passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024. He was the son of the late Charles Robert Pennington, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Harris Pennington. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Mary Esther Elliott Pennington; daughter Ashlee P. Fesser (Craig); sons, Thomas Robert Pennington, Jr (Stephanie), Christopher Charles Pennington, Kasey Andrew Pennington,...
Charles William Robinson
Mar 8, 2024
Charles William Robinson, Colonel (Retired), United States Army, stood his final muster on eight March, 2024.
Charles W. Robinson, known by all as Bill, was born on 25 April, 1935, in Harriman, Tennessee. His parents, John W. And Vida L. Robinson, moved the family to Evergreen, Alabama, when he was only a child. He attended elementary through high school in...
Jessie Edward Wise
Mar 5, 2024
Jessie Edward Wise, 70 of Windsor, VA passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. He was the son of the late Emmett William Wise and Susie Beatrice Bradshaw Wise. He is survived by his daughter, Cynthia Wise Turner (Tracey); son, Jeremy Edward Wise (Tina); grandchildren, Corey, Brennan, Dominick and Natalya; sisters, Betty Sue Burris and Louise Bennett (Kyle); brothers, David...
Barton McKown Fowlkes
Mar 2, 2024
Barton McKown Fowlkes, 49, of Hampton VA passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024. Barton was an extremely intelligent and an avid reader from an early age.
Barton was born on October 19, 1974 to Meade and Susan McKown Fowlkes in Charlottesville, VA.
He loved wandering in the woods and challenging discussions with anyone on any subject up for consideration. He loved his...
Elizabeth Rose DiCesare Perry
Feb 22, 2024
Elizabeth Rose DiCesare Perry, 82, of Smithfield, VA, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024. She was born August 8, 1941, the daughter of the late Alexander DiCesare and Irene Holland DiCesare. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Walter Perry; daughter, Donna Robinson (Dwayne); sons, David Perry (Anne) and Scott Perry; grandchildren, Alex, Jessica (Brian), Scott and...
Yvonne Beaver Edwards
Feb 21, 2024
Yvonne “Vonnie” Beaver Edwards, 93 of Williamsburg, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior for eternal rest with family by her side on February 21, 2024. Vonnie was born October 10, 1930 to Ralph H. Beaver and Ethel Beck Beaver of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.
She will be remembered for her strong Christian faith, resilience, sense of humor, enthusiasm for...
Michael Gene Johnson
Feb 18, 2024
Michael Gene Johnson, 72, of Carrollton, VA passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024. He was the son of the late Gladwin Lawrence Johnson and Mary Dorla Britt Johnson.
He is survived by his son, Robert Alan Johnson (Lisa); granddaughters, Lauren and Emily; sister, Lanelle Johnson; brother Lawrence Johnson (Joanne); and a niece Heather Johnson. He was also preceded in death...
Virginia Nielsen Jacquette
Feb 17, 2024
Virginia Nielsen Jacquette, 89, of Smithfield, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Louis Seigfred Nielsen and Esther Elfea Creighton Nielsen. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Isaac Simns Jacquette, Jr; daughter, Robin Koob (Don); sons, Gary Simns Jacquette (Linda) and Anthony Louis Jacquette (Andrea); grandchildren, Tara Morales and Kristen...
Malcolm Pat Clark
Feb 14, 2024
Malcolm Pat Clark, 94, born July 21, 1929, a native of Murray, Kentucky, departed this life for eternity on Wednesday, February 14th, 2024, with family at his side at home. He had lived most of his life in Hampton Roads, Virginia. A member of West Hampton Baptist Church for over 60 years, he served as a Sunday school teacher for...
Lewis "Doc" Rawls Pulley
Feb 12, 2024
Lewis “Doc” Rawls Pulley, 86, of Windsor, VA, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024. He was the son of the late William Emmett Pulley, II and Lilian Estelle Atkins. He is survived by his daughters, Miranda Wheeler (Matthew) and Rachel Miller (Marc); grandchildren, Ella, Callan, Clayton, Max, Madison, Reagan; sister, Mary Catherine Foster (Charles); and brother, Thomas Pulley (Betty)....
Gina Marie Rorrer Elliott
Feb 11, 2024
Gina Elliott, 51, of Carrollton, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024. She fought her battle with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome by the side of her son, Nathan. She spent years fighting this battle that had no end.
Gina Elliott was, and still is, a warm and loving soul. She was the glue that held her family together. She was a...
Joseph Dudley Drumright, Jr.
Feb 10, 2024
Joseph Dudley Drumright, Jr, 68, of Battery Park, VA, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024. We lost a wonderful husband, father, brother, grand/great grandaddy, brother-in-law, relative, and friend. He was known for his unforgettable sense of humor and honesty with a passion for bluegrass music and the outdoors.
He was the son of the late Joseph Dudley Drumright, Sr and...
Amber Shree Richards
Feb 9, 2024
Amber Richards was a devoted mother, wife and caregiver that lived in Carrollton Virginia. She unexpectedly passed on the night of Feb 9th 2024 in our home at the age of 34. Amber is survived by her husband Robert Richards, her son Dakota Pinkard; brother, Christoper Rodriguez; and her father, Butch Little. Amber was born in Ventura California Feb 20th...
Anne Griffin Thacker
Feb 5, 2024
Anne Griffin Thacker, 92, of Smithfield passed away Monday, February 5th, 2024. She was the daughter of the late William Floyd Griffin and Musa Kane Britt.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years Shelton Lane Thacker and son William Randall "Randy" Thacker. Anne is survived by her son, Michael R. Thacker, daughter Sharon Thacker Carawan, grandson Justin...
Amber Lynn Gibson
Feb 1, 2024
Amber Lynn Gibson Obituary, Smithfield VA, Amber Gibson Passed Away In Tragic Accident
Amber Lynn Gibson Obituary, Death – It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we share the devastating news of the passing of Amber Gibson, beloved granddaughter of Wes and Lynn Gibson of Virginia Beach, VA and husband Jesse Sarver of Smithfield, VA. Amber’s life was tragically...
Regina Davis Minton
Jan 29, 2024
Regina Davis Minton, 73 of Rescue, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 29, 2024, at her residence following an extended illness.
She was the daughter of the late Baxter Kenneth Davis and Ethel Novella Harrison Davis. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Ronald Lynn Minton; daughter, Rachel M. Jones (Michael); son, Ronald Minton (Eve); grandchildren,...
Norma Jean Kiser
Jan 27, 2024
Norma Jean Kiser, 91, passed away peacefully at home, Saturday, January 27, 2024. Norma was the daughter of the late Lark and Ethel Lee.
Norma retired from Newport News Shipbuilding.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years, Frank D. Kiser. She leaves to cherish her memory four children; Drema Meeks, Frank D. “Frankie” Kiser Jr, Patricia Vaughn...
Anna Lee Vannatter
Jan 26, 2024
Anna Lee Vannatter, 90, of Smithfield, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Walter Keck and Sarah Belle Webb Keck. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Odell Ray Vannatter. She is survived by her daughters, Rhonda S. Payne (Michael) and Teresa K. Vannatter; grandchildren, Cristy (Steve), Michael, Jr. (Jenna),...
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