Obituaries
Thomas O'Neal Nelms
Apr 2, 2019
Thomas “Tommy” O’Neal Nelms, 49 of Smithfield passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. He was the son of the late William James “Jimmie” Nelms Sr. and is survived by his mother, Amanda Elizabeth Nelms Likens. He is also survived by his wife Tammy L. Nelms; daughter, Morgan Elizabeth Nelms; son, Shaun Erin Riggin; grandchildren, Justin and Rhiannon; sister, Donna...
Joseph Theodore Epps
Apr 1, 2019
Joseph T. Epps, 81, of Smithfield passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019. He was the son of the late Benjamin Floyd Epps and Aldora Cross Epps. Mr. Epps is survived by his wife of 52 years JoAnn Wells Epps; daughter, Deborah E. Dashiell (Jerry, Jr.); son, Joseph T. (Ted) Epps, Jr.; grandchildren, Shelbie Cross Dashiell, Jerry Edwards Dashiell, III...
Virginia Louise Craig
Mar 30, 2019
CRAIG, Virginia Louise. March 30, 2019. Age 96. Beloved wife of the late Hurshel. Loving mother of Phyllis, Jenny, Hurshel (Laura), Jeffrey (Velma) and Mark. Proud and adored grandmother of 16 and great grandmother of 8. A Graveside Committal Service will be held on Saturday, April 6th, 2019 at 11a.m. at Western Branch Baptist Church Cemetery, 6952 Old Myrtle Road...
Dustin Aaron Collins
Mar 26, 2019
It is with great sadness we announce that Dustin Collins, age 27, our beloved Son, Daddy, Brother, Family member and Friend, passed suddenly on Tuesday March 26, 2019. Dustin will be missed each and every day by his daughter, Ava Collins; father Chris (Stacy) Collins; mother Lila Collins; brothers, Clay (Maddie)and Cory (Amanda); step brother Tim Jessee; nephew Jaiden Gaskins;...
Joshua "Josh" A Atkins
Mar 13, 2019
Joshua “Josh” Adam Atkins, 23, of Windsor passed away on March 13, 2019. Josh is survived by his parents Brian Kenneth Atkins and Dahlis Morrow Atkins, his son Landen Ryan Atkins, and his girlfriend and caregiver Lauren Grace Powell. Josh was an Honor Graduate of Isle of Wight Academy Class of 2013. He was a welder, mechanic and farmer. A...
Shirley Ann Pearce
Mar 10, 2019
Shirley Ann Hochhaus Pearce, 76, of Suffolk passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019 after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Charles Irwin Hochhaus and Lelia Jane Dressell. She is survived by her husband of 54 years Wilton Anthony Pearce; daughter, Andrea H. Pearce; son, Preston Parker Pearce (Michelle); granddaughter, Taylor Nicole Pearce; sister Janice Lee...
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)...
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