Obituaries
Chekita Palmer Young
Sep 7, 2022
Chekita Palmer Young, 65, of Smithfield, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Born and raised on Catawba Mountain, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late, Glovern Hayden Palmer and Elsie Louise Francisco Palmer. She is survived by her daughters, Crystal Gravel (Patrick) and Robin Wickline (Donnie); grandchildren, Konnor, Kyndel, Tabitha and Erin; sisters, Jeanette Niday and Jeanine Horn;...
Thomas "Tommy" Lewis Darden, Sr.
Sep 5, 2022
Thomas Lewis Darden Sr. “Tommy” passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 5, 2022. He was born in Isle of Wight County to L. Seward Darden and Vivian L. Darden. He was a life-long resident of Isle of Wight County and graduated from Smithfield High School where he lettered in all three sports.
In 1967, he married his high...
John Joseph "JT" Treier
Aug 31, 2022
John Joseph “JT” Treier, 75, of Smithfield, passed away on August 31, 2022. He was the son of the late Albert Joseph Treier and Sophie Rose Ostrowski Treier. JT is survived by his daughter, Melody Sandell and her husband Ryan; son, John J. Treier Jr and his wife Bradi; grandchildren, Ty and Kayleigh Sandell and Aidan and Sophie Treier; and...
Barry Lee Shaffner
Aug 29, 2022
Barry Shaffner, the rock and backbone of our family, passed unexpectedly after a short battle with cancer at the age of 74. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on July 20, 1948 where he attended Meadowdale High School and enjoyed an active life of sports and friends, while excelling at football in particular. During the spring of 1968, he was...
Robert Winton Powell, Jr
Aug 25, 2022
Robert Winton Powell, Jr, 80, of Rescue passed away on August 25, 2022 in Sentara Obici Hospital. He was the son of the late Robert Winton Powell, Sr and Dora Dean Hines Powell. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Barbara Louise Powell. He is survived by his; daughter, Susan Nino; grandchildren, Stacey, Brandon, Skyler, Ki’a;...
Charles "Chuck" Raymond Zepp
Aug 16, 2022
Charles “Chuck” Raymond Zepp, 76, of Smithfield passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. He was the son of the late Raymond Gustav Zepp and Ruth Bulger Zepp. Chuck is survived by his wife of 51 years Bobbie Jean Zepp; daughters, Katherine Lee (Douglas) and Jennifer Zepp; grandchildren, Charles, Caroline, Marissa, Evan and Aidan. A funeral service will be held...
Phillip Michael Castner, Sr.
Aug 14, 2022
Phillip M Castner Sr, age 84, of Smithfield, VA died peacefully on August 14, 2022. Phil served 20 years in United States Airforce and then retired from the Naval Aviation Depot Norfolk. His hobby was wood working and as a handyman. He was married to his late wife, Margaret Castner, for 58 years, sons Steven M. Castner and Phillip M....
Barbara Joyce Peach
Aug 14, 2022
Barbara Joyce Weeks Peach, 68, of Smithfield passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Chester James Weeks and Lucille Anna Robbins Weeks. She is survived by her husband, Fredrick “Buddy” Thomas Peach; daughter, Jamie Lynn Weiss; sons, James Edwin Drewery and Brian Keith Drewery; eleven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. She received her...
Nancy Sue Johnson
Aug 13, 2022
Nancy Sue Johnson, 77, of Smithfield passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Walter Johnson and Bertie Johnson. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her son, Harvey Herron, Jr. (Shawn); step children, Brandy J. Blose (Douglas) and Stephen Earl Jones, Jr. (Rosemary); grandchildren, Ashley (Richard), Stephanie; great grandchildren, Ethan and Gracie and Nathan. Step-grandchildren,...
Tammy Kaye Helmick
Aug 11, 2022
Tammy Kaye Helmick was born in Portsmouth, VA on December 5th, 1961 to her parents Robert Helmick from Sea Level, NC and Marilyn Salter from Norfolk, VA. Growing up in Willoughby Spit, VA , Tammy attended Granby High School. After high school she married the love of her life, David Smiley from Norman, OK.. Due to her husband's work they...
Anthony "Tony" A. Reyes
Aug 10, 2022
Anthony “Tony” A. Reyes, 71, went to be with his heavenly Father on the morning of Wednesday, August 10, 2022. After a deteriorating battle with dementia, he passed peacefully, surrounded by family. Tony was born at home December 7, 1950 in Newark, NJ to Ismael and Pauline Reyes, the youngest of their three children. His older sister Lydiette was five...
Hersey G. Pierce
Aug 9, 2022
Hersey G. Pierce, 88, of Smithfield, peacefully lost his battle to Parkinson’s Disease, Tuesday, August 9, 2022, with his wife of 67 years, by his side. Born May 12, 1934 in Suffolk, Va., Hersey grew up and went to school in Windsor, Va. where he also met his bride, Jeanette. In 1965, he moved his family to Smithfield. He made...
Ted Raymond Wolinski "Tadz"
Aug 5, 2022
Ted Raymond Wolinski, 86, of Smithfield, VA, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022. He was the son of the late Stanley and Stella Wolinski. Mr. Wolinski was also preceded in death by his wife of 39 years Lola “Frankie” Frances Thompson. He is survived by his daughters, Jeannette Heagy (Harold), Susan Paul, and Mary Hillanbrand (Scott); sons, Michael Wolinski...
Sallie Brock Wells
Jul 31, 2022
Sallie Brock Wells, 81, of Smithfield passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022. Mrs. Wells was born on January 7, 1941 in Isle of Wight County, VA, the daughter of the late Otis Gwaltney Brock, Sr. and Pearl Bradshaw Brock. Mrs. Wells was also preceded in death by her husband of 55 years James P. Wells. She is survived by...
Ruth Ann Downing
Jul 23, 2022
Ruth Ann Wood Downing, 93, of Smithfield passed away on Saturday July 23, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Milton Henry Wood and Nolia Meretta Turner Wood. She was also preceded in death by her husband Woodrow Wilson Downing. Mrs. Downing is survived by her daughters, Karen M. Perkins and Marsha D. Smith (Anthony); grandchildren, Kelley, Bradley and...
Carolyn Ingram Pittman
Jul 20, 2022
Carolyn Pittman passed away peacefully on July 20, 2022 with her husband of 51 years at her side. She was born in Newport News where she lived before moving to Battery Park with her husband in 1982. She graduated from Warwick High School in 1969. She was predeceased by her parents and her brother. She leaves her husband Buddy Pittman,...
Emmett "Chuck" Charles Cowger
Jul 18, 2022
Emmett Charles “Chuck” Cowger, 74, of Smithfield, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022. He was the son of the late Edward Cecil Cowger and Glendola Turnman Cowger. Mr. Cowger is survived by his wife of 30 years, Donna Marie Nicosia Cowger; daughter, Katie Marie Cowger Wall (Lance); son Elliott Chad Cowger (Aislinn); grandchildren, Eason and Addison; a sister, Barbara...
Theresa Diane Lincoln Shoemaker
Jul 15, 2022
Theresa Diane Lincoln Shoemaker, 61, of Smithfield passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022. She was the daughter of the late John Leslie Lincoln and Margaret Flowers. She is survived by her son, Timothy Wayne Lincoln; her companion of 30 years, Joe H. Murphy, III; niece, Felicia Diane Requena (Derek); and numerous other nieces and nephews; many friends; and her...
Donald Lee Harris
Jul 10, 2022
Donald Lee Harris of Smithfield, Virginia passed away on July 10, 2022, at the age of 85. He was born on September 5, 1936, to James Kemper Harris III and Annetta Willard Harris. Don served in the Korean War. He retired from the Hampton Veterans Administration Hospital where he worked as a Steam Fitter and Plumber. He was an Apprentice...
Jane Cox Greene
Jul 7, 2022
Jane Cox Greene, 87, passed away peacefully at home in Smithfield VA on Thursday, July 7, 2022. She was born March 22, 1935 in Union County, NC, daughter of the late Stanley Moses and Kate Griffin Cox. Mrs. Greene was preceded in death by her husband, Charles T. Greene; brothers Donald Cox, Clinton Cox, Jimmy Cox and sisters Dot Richardson...
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