Obituaries

Selma Dare Hundley Jones

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Ryan James Ross

Ryan James Ross

Dec 27, 2025

Ryan James Ross, of Smithfield, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, in Miami, Florida, at the age of 20. He was born on June 2, 2005, in Suffolk, Virginia, to Paul Daniel Ross and Kathleen Williams Ross.

Ryan graduated from Smithfield High School in 2023. He was an avid gamer and a passionate sports fan who loved cheering on...

Ashanti Nicole Herbert

Ashanti Nicole Herbert

Dec 26, 2025



With heartfelt reverence, we celebrate Ashanti Nicole Herbert (Smithfield, Virginia), whom the Lord God called home on December 26, 2025 at the age of 43, leaving behind cherished family memories. Ashanti truly enjoyed life as she grew up in a close-knit family of 3 siblings around whom she was always happy. She was known for her warm spirit, her happiness,...

Irmgard Morrill

Irmgard Morrill

Dec 26, 2025

Irmgard Morrill of Smithfield, Virginia passed away on December 26, 2025 at the age of 94.

She was the daughter of the late Elsa and Edward Vorndran. Irma was born in Aub, Germany in March of 1931. She is survived by two daughters Lorelei Briggs (Mark) and Brenda Morrill as well as three grandsons and brother Heinz Vorndran of Germany. Irma...

James Curtis Lowe, Sr

James Curtis Lowe, Sr

Dec 26, 2025

James Curtis Lowe, Sr, 91, of Zuni, Va , passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late, Carl Ely Lowe and Lettie Yeary Lowe. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Slate Lowe; daughters, Kim Marie Terhune (Greg) and Dawn Lee Whitley (David); son, James Curtis Lowe,...

Thomas E. Pulley

Thomas E. Pulley

Dec 23, 2025

Thomas E. Pulley, born June 21, 1940 passed away at his home on December 23rd. Thomas was the third son born to William E. and Estelle Atkins Pulley. He was predeceased by his parents and brother William (Billy) and Lewis (Doc). He is survived by his wife Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Nelms Pulley. Also, his daughter Cindy Kaye Bostic, husband Mark...

Catherine Louise Marvin

Catherine Louise Marvin

Dec 18, 2025

Catherine Louise Marvin of Smithfield passed away peacefully on December 18th, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was the daughter of the late Allan and Ruth Morgan and lived a life marked by deep devotion to her family, compassion, and remarkable strength. Catherine was preceded in death by her beloved son Allan Marvin, whose memory remained forever...

Saundra Spaulding Rainey

Saundra Spaulding Rainey

Dec 17, 2025

Saundra Spaulding Rainey of Smithfield passed away December 17th, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Thelma Spaulding.

She is survived by her sons Montage Rainey (Leanne) and Howard Rainey III (Sheena); Sister Laverne Hill; Brother Tony Spaulding (Sand); and grandchildren Jada, Paige, Tatum, Landan, Joshua, and Noah; and several nieces and nephews.

Saundra was a retired school administrator...