Obituaries
Jesse Clinton Davis, Jr
Mar 9, 2019
Jesse C. Davis Jr., was born January 27, 1958 to Delores Halstead Davis and Jesse C. Davis Sr. in Norfolk, VA and passed away on March 9, 2019. Left to carry his memory to future generations are his daughter, Jessica Davis Edwards, (Jason), and his “Main Man”, grandson, Bryce Edwards; his son, Joshua A. Davis and former spouse and forever...
Felton Corinth Benton
Mar 8, 2019
Felton “Pop” Corinth Benton, 90, of Smithfield passed away on March 8, 2019 in Obici Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife Alma Louise Barfield Benton and a granddaughter Tracey Dawn Duncan. “Pop” is survived by his daughters, Judy B. Duncan (Houston) and Joyce B. Crayton (Scotty); son, Ricky C. Benton (Linda); grandchildren, Terry, Stephanie, Jason and Scott;...
Connie Rose DiPietro
Mar 2, 2019
Connie Rose DiPietro, 67, of Portsmouth, passed away on March 2, 2019 after a fifteen-year battle with Alzheimer’s. She was the daughter of the late Michael DiPietro and DeMyer “Dee” Stephenson DiPietro. She was a loving mother, known as “Nonni” to her grandsons, whom she loved to watch play soccer, she enjoyed being a majorette in high school, playing softball...
Martha Stanley Peden
Feb 24, 2019
Martha Louise Stanley Peden, 85 of Windsor, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019. Born to the late Brandford Stanley and Joseph Milton Stringfield Stanley. She was a great mother, who always put her family first, known for her gardening, she loved to cook what they raised. Mrs. Peden was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years Benny...
Helen Roper Edwards
Feb 22, 2019
Our mother died on Friday, February 22, 2019 at the age of 96 as a result of thecomplications from a recent fall. She made her home at the Warwick ForestRetirement Community in Newport News for the past nine years since moving fromSmithfield, VA.Helen loved people and in turn was loved by all who called her a friend. Sheenjoyed entertaining, playing...
Charlotte Edwards Scott
Feb 11, 2019
Charlotte Edwards Scott, 91 of Rescue passed away on February 11, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Lloyd Lafayette Edwards and Luberta Byrd Gwaltney Edwards. Mrs. Scott was also preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Junious Parker Scott, Sr. She was a member of Battery Park Baptist Church, where she was active in the choir...
John Nelson Dowling
Jan 29, 2019
John Nelson Dowling died peacefully on January 29, 2019, after a long illness. His cousins, Connie Y. Henderson and Anne Yeoman, and close friend Carroll Jenkins were by his side. John was preceded in death by his parents, Edith Laine Dowling and Harry F. Dowling. He is survived by his brothers Filmore Dowling and William Dowling, and by his niece, Elisabeth Root;...
L. Carrington Thompson
Jan 16, 2019
Landon Carrington Thompson, 61, of Suffolk, VA, passed away on January 16, 2019. A committed member of his community as well as a devoted husband and father and true Southern gentleman, Carrington will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Carrington was born on September 3, 1957 in Gastonia, NC, son of James Landon Thompson and Hazel Eleanor Amick...
Robert E. Clay, Jr
Jan 15, 2019
Smithfield:
Retired Owner, Clay Insurance Agency Dies
Robert Edward Clay, Jr., a native and lifelong resident of Smithfield, Va. died January 15, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lucy Langhorne Gwaltney Clay, who was his kindergarten sweetheart. He was born on July 8, 1938 and was the son of the late Robert Edward Clay...
Hazel Lee Cornett
Jan 15, 2019
Smithfield:
Hazel Lee Crocker Cornett, 89 of Smithfield, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family, on January 15, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Lee Cornett. She was a faithful member of Smithfield Baptist Church and a life long member of the Gladys Barlow Circle. She lived most of her life in the...
Rickey Carl Speight
Jan 9, 2019
Rickey Carl Speight, 66, of Carrollton passed away on January 9, 2019, He was the son of the late Emmet M. Speight, Jr and Virginia Dare Griggs. He is survived by his daughter, Nicole Stewart (Gerald); son, Eric Speight (Jessica); grandchildren Gracie, Virginia, Dylan and Evan; a brother, Barry Speight. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 15,...
Elaine Marie Burket
Jan 9, 2019
Elaine Preston Burket, 88, passed away January 9, 2019. Elaine was born April 15, 1930 in Pennsylvania to the late Helen and Theodore Preston. She was predeceased by her first husband Willie J. Harrell, Jr (1970) and second husband James Blair Burket (2000). She retired from Continental Telephone Co after 30 years of service. In her earlier years she enjoyed...
Melvin Charles McKay Jr.
Jan 8, 2019
Newport News, VA:
Melvin Charles McKay, Jr, 84, of Springdale, OH passed away on January 8, 2019. Melvin was the son of the late Melvin C. McKay, Sr and Lavina Fields McKay. He was a veteran of the US Army, a retiree of Emery Industries/Henkel, and an avid bowler and golfer. He is survived by his wife of sixty years...
Mary Fay Iams
Jan 5, 2019
Mary Fay Timberlake Iams, 74 of Smithfield, passed away on January 5, 2019 in Sentara Obici Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Herbert Alfred Timberlake and Alice Marie Womble Timberlake. Mary Fay was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, George B. Iams (Kristie); grandson, Steven Jowers (Colleen); brother, Ronald L. Timberlake (Mel)...
Robin May Griffin
Jan 3, 2019
Robin May Beckham Griffin, 52, of Smithfield passed away on January 3, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Max and Edna Faye Beckham. Robin was a loving daughter, mother and grandmother as well as a beloved member of the community. She loved her dachshunds. Robin is survived by her husband Hendricks L. Griffin, Sr.; daughters, Hunter Griffin (Troy)...
Michel Phillip Corbin
Jan 3, 2019
Michel Phillip (Mike) Corbin, 69, of Smithfield, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on, January 3, 2019 after a short illness. He was born in Petersburg, VA, and is the son of the late Edward Roy Corbin and Jacqueline G Corbin of France. He grew up in Newport News, VA and graduated from Bad Kreuznach American High School,...
Mary Elizabeth Jones
Dec 31, 2018
Mary Elizabeth Sawyer Jones, 94, of Rescue passed away on December 31, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Clyde Lenox Sawyer, Sr. and Amanda Catherine Watson Sawyer. Mary Elizabeth was a member of Smithfield Assembly of God Church and most recently attended Riverview UMC. She was a devoted member of the Ladies Bible Study Class. She is survived...
Jean Fletcher Yeoman
Dec 26, 2018
Smithfield:
Jean Fletcher Yeoman, 97, of Cary, NC passed away on December 26, 2018 at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh, NC. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Wade H. Fletcher and Daisy Kibble Fletcher and was born on January 8, 1921 in Cheriton, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin W. Yeoman, her sisters, Marian Sturgis...
Edna Faye Beckham
Dec 26, 2018
Edna Faye Hunter Beckham, 83, of Smithfield passed away on December 26, 2018 at her residence with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Alvin Hunter and Lela Mae Howze Hunter. Edna has been an Isle of Wight resident since 1982. She was a member of Carrollton Baptist Church. Edna leaves to cherish her memories her...
Gregory Joseph Blazey
Dec 19, 2018
Gregory Joseph Blazey, 72, of Smithfield, passed away on December 19, 2018. He was born in Endicott, N.Y. the son of the late Joseph and Anna Blazey. He served in the U. S. Army in Vietnam. Following his military service, he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in aeronautical engineering and worked at Newport News Shipbuilding. After retirement he continued to share...
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