Obituaries

Robert Edward Kirk

Robert Edward Kirk

Jun 21, 2021

Robert Edward Kirk, 87, of Smithfield, Virginia passed away peacefully on Monday, June 21, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimers.  He was the son of the late Arthur Dale Kirk and Stella Jane Foster Kirk.  He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, JoAnn Sauer Kirk; daughters, Tracy Stern (Peter), Linda Dinga (Anthony) and Laura Copps (Greg);...

Andrew Lee Burdett

Andrew Lee Burdett

Jun 20, 2021

Andrew Lee Burdett, 63, of Portsmouth, VA, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021, surrounded by his family.  He was the son of the late Walter Lee Burdett, Jr and Dorothy Marie Kisner Burdett.  Andy is survived by his daughter, Tabitha Burdett; son, Michael Burdett (Desiree); sister, Stephanie Burdett; brother, Chuck Burdett (Kim); his for-ever soulmate, Karen Burdett: several grandchildren;...

Carol Lee Wood

Carol Lee Wood

Jun 7, 2021

 

Carol Lee Scott Wood, 76, of Windsor, VA passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021.  Born October 3, 1944 in Pricehill, WV to the late Freeland and Louella Scott, a coal miners’ daughter, living in coal camps in her early life.  She attended elementary school in a 2-room school in Sand Branch, Wv, graduated high school from Woodrow Wilson...

Alvin "Bubba" F. Robbins, Jr

Alvin "Bubba" F. Robbins, Jr

Jun 4, 2021

Alvin “Bubba” Freeman Robbins, Jr., of Smithfield, VA, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021.  He was the son of the late Alvin Freeman Robbins, Sr. and Melva Eloise Brock Robbins.  He is survived by his sister, Grace M. Davis wife of Jeff Davis; nieces, Kristina and Susanna Davis; aunts Sally Wells and Stella Griggs; and uncle, Otis G. Brock,...

Karla Timm Hearn

Karla Timm Hearn

Jun 4, 2021

Karla Jean Oilschlager Timm Hearn

 

It is with great sorrow that the family of Karla Jean Oilschlager Timm Hearn announces her passing on June 4, 2021 in Newport News, Va., at the age of 82.

 

Karla was a Valentine Sweetheart, born February 14, 1939 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., to Theodore and Ethel Oilschlager of Port Edwards, Wis.

 

...

Mary Elizabeth Meadows

Mary Elizabeth Meadows

Jun 1, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Meadows, 74, of Smithfield, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.  She was the daughter of the late Clarence Earl Meadows and Mary Mathena Meadows.  She is survived by her daughter Connie Johnston; son, William “Billy” F. Johnston, IV (Rachel); grandchildren, Marc, Emily and Will. A graveside service will be held at a later date in Birchlawn Burial...

Nicolas William Radelt

Nicolas William Radelt

Jun 1, 2021

Nicolas William Radelt, 33, of Smithfield, Va, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.  He is survived by his wife Julie Elizabeth Cicero Radelt, their children, Avery Nicole Radelt, Parker William Radelt and Carter Daniel Radelt; his mother, Suzanne Maria Plante and her husband, Bill Walsh; his father, Michael William Radelt and his wife, Kathryn Harris-Radelt; grandparents, Fred (Pam) Radelt,...

Charles Lawrence Ross

Charles Lawrence Ross

May 16, 2021

Charles Lawrence Ross, 83, of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away on May 16, 2021.  He was the son of the late Charles Howard Ross and Martha Teibel Ross.  He is survived by his daughters, Diana Harris (John), Michelle Windsor (Philip) and Sherree Setzer (Jeff); grandchildren, Nicole, William, Alexandra, Ross, Scott, Noelle, Emily, Mary, Paul, Thomas, Karol, Sean, Jeff, Chris, Travis...

Laurie Ann Luigs

Laurie Ann Luigs

May 3, 2021

Laurie Ann Luigs, 55, of Carrollton, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 surrounded by her family. Laurie was born in Houlton Maine, the daughter of Patricia Barnes. She is survived by her sons, Zachary Luigs and Shane Conley; sisters, April Barnes, Melissa Roebuck and Kristie Lawrence; brother, Richard Barnes; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was an avid pool...

Patricia Hoffner Fabel

Patricia Hoffner Fabel

May 2, 2021

Patricia Jane Hoffner Fabel, 85, of Smithfield, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021.  She was the daughter of the late Asa Hoffner and Minnie Frable Hoffner.  Mrs. Fabel was survived by her daughter, Amy Knecht; son, Todd Rauchenberger (Janice); grandchildren, Felica Knecht, Eric Rauchenberger and Matthew Rauchenberger; great granddaughter, Erica Miller; and her beloved dog, Buddy.  Mrs. Fabel was...

Russell Bruce Hines

Russell Bruce Hines

May 2, 2021

Russell Bruce Hines, born September 17, 1986, passed away unexpectedly on May 2, 2021. Born and raised in Surry, Virginia, Russell enjoyed everything involving family and friends, hunting, boating, fishing, riding motorcycles and riding his ATV on the pine tree trails around his homesite. Russell graduated from Smithfield High School in 2005, and after several construction jobs, joined Dominion Energy...

Edward Rae Scott

Edward Rae Scott

Apr 28, 2021

 Edward Rae Scott, 71, of Smithfield, Virginia, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, April 28th 2021. He was a retired Auto-Mechanic, member of Uzzell United Methodist Church, and a strong standing member and former president of Gideon’s International of the Virginia Camp.  Eddie was a devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, and friend.  He...

Margarette Carlson Minga

Margarette Carlson Minga

Apr 25, 2021

It is with profound sadness the family of Margarette “Maggie” C. Minga, acknowledges her passing on April 25, 2021.  Mrs. Minga was the daughter of the late Erby Albert Powell and Ida Marshall Powell.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Melvin Lee Minga; and is survived by three sons, Michael Minga (Scott), Timothy Minga (Kim)...

Michael Vincent Smith

Michael Vincent Smith

Apr 20, 2021

Michael Vincent Smith, 55, of Smithfield, passed away at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas. The son of Glenna Kae Farley Smith and the late Verlyn Floyd Smith, and brother to Todd Farley Smith. Mike was a Marine Crane Operator by trade, and has been employed at Crofton Industries for...

Sharon Moody Edwards

Sharon Moody Edwards

Apr 17, 2021

Sharon Paige Moody Edwards, 70, of Smithfield, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at her residence.  She was the daughter of the late Willard James Moody, Sr and Betty Glen Covert Moody.  Sharon is survived by her husband of 47 years, Stephen T. Edwards; daughters, Amy E. Cox (Keith) and Mary Paige E. Larsen (Nicholas); grandchildren, Reagan, Maren, Henry...

Becky L Strachan

Becky L Strachan

Apr 13, 2021

Becky Louis Strachan, 76, of Hampton, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.  She was the daughter of the late Eurel “Buster” Sherron and Ila Mae Riley Sherron.  Becky is survived by her husband, Brian Wayne Strachan; sons, Jason Booth and James Michael Booth (Pam); grandchildren, Becca, Rilee, Brianna, Matthew and Jacob; sister-in-law, Shirley Barnes (Michael), and her beloved dog...

Donald Ellsworth Watkins, Sr

Donald Ellsworth Watkins, Sr

Apr 12, 2021

  Pastor Donald E. Watkins, 93, of Smithfield, Virginia, entered through the gates of Heaven on April 12, 2021.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Donald retired from the U.S. Postal service and as pastor of Smithfield Assembly of God Church after serving for 42 years.    

Pastor Watkins was predeceased by his wife, Olivia Manning Watkins,...

Andrea Kaye Pruitt

Andrea Kaye Pruitt

Apr 6, 2021

Andrea Kaye Lyles Pruitt, 76, of Carrollton, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021.  She was the daughter of the late Curtis Elvin Lyles and Elsie Mae Warrick Lyles.  Kaye is survived by her husband, Paul R, Pruitt; daughters, Hillary Warrick Ketterman and Vicki Burch (Rod); son; Paul R. Pruitt, Jr. (Elaine)grandchildren, Kailah, Emma, Mya, Ava, Ella, Mackenzie, Allyson, Willie,...

Austin Vincent McMillian

Austin Vincent McMillian

Mar 31, 2021

Austin Vincent McMillian, tragically and unexpectedly passed on March 31, 2021, he was 18 years old. Austin was born in Virginia and spent most of his life living in Isle of Wight County.  He was the son of Christopher Vincent McMillian and Karla Rhea Gaddis McMillian.  Austin is survived by his sister, Kayla Rhea McMillian; brother, Carson Christopher McMillian; grandparents,...

Lee Wainwright

Lee Wainwright

Mar 28, 2021

Lee Wainwright went to be with the Lord on March 28, 2021.  He was born in Hampton, Virginia and was a member of Liberty Live Church.  He lived in Windsor, VA for the last 21 years.  He was the youngest son of the late Harry and Sadie Wainwright.  He was preceded in death by his siblings John Wainwright, Bobby Wainwright,...