Obituaries
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,...
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...
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