Obituaries

Robin May Griffin

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Paul Wesley Reynolds, Sr

Paul Wesley Reynolds, Sr

Dec 18, 2018

Paul Wesley Reynolds, Sr. 88, of Carrollton, passed away on Tuesday December 18, 2018.  He was the son of the late Homer Sweeney Reynolds and Mary Belle Exton Reynolds.  A native of McKeesport, Pa he was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Korean Conflict, he was a Mason and a Shriner. He worked as a carpenter in the steel...

Sibyl Doggett Gillespie

Sibyl Doggett Gillespie

Dec 18, 2018

Sibyl Doggett Gillespie, 75, of Carrollton, VA, died peacefully in her home on Tuesday, December 18th.  A committed member of her church and community as well as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Sibyl will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Sibyl was born on May 15, 1943, daughter of Thomas Glenn and Carrie Stacey Doggett,...

Josephine Campbell Garrett

Josephine Campbell Garrett

Dec 17, 2018

On Monday, December 17th, 2018, Josephine Campbell Garrett, wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 in Smithfield, Virginia.

Born and raised in Charlottesville, Virginia, Josephine received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Virginia in 1952. She took pride in her nursing degree and was fondly known as “Nurse Jo”...

Radd Lee Villarial

Radd Lee Villarial

Dec 16, 2018

Radd Lee Villarial, 32 of Smithfield passed away on December 16, 2018, as the result of a motorcycle accident.  Radd was the son of Adofo “Taco” Villarial and Cynthia “Cyndi” Ann Botko Villarial.  He was a graduate of the Smithfield High School class of 2004.  He joined the navy where he proudly served for four years on the Abraham Lincoln,...

Jean Anderson Clayton

Jean Anderson Clayton

Dec 16, 2018

Jean Elizabeth Anderson Clayton died on December 16, 2018 in Kansas City, MO. She had previously lived in Smithfield, VA for almost sixty-six years.  She was predeceased by her husband of fifty-three years, John Robert Clayton, her parents Ernest Ellyson Anderson and Mary Hayes Anderson, her brother, Ernest Ellyson Anderson, Jr., and her sister, Martha Anderson Gwaltney. 

Mrs. Clayton was...

Ivy Holland Little

Ivy Holland Little

Dec 14, 2018

Ivy Holland Little, 97 of Smithfield passed away on December 14, 2018 at her residence.  She was the daughter of the late Robert E. Holland and Eska Crocker Holland.  Mrs. Little was the oldest member of Smithfield Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband Lewis Vernon Little, Jr. and her daughter Linda Little Darden.  Mrs. Little is...

Milroy James Brown

Milroy James Brown

Dec 13, 2018

Milroy J. Brown (Buzz), 70 years old of Smithfield, VA died on December 13, 2018 at Gardens of Warwick (Piedmont) in Newport News, VA. He was born August 25, 1948 in Independence, IA, the son of Milroy and Grace Brown.  Buzz graduated from Jesup High School with the class of 1966.  He was married to the former Linda Squire.  Buzz...

Christine Delbridge Chambliss

Christine Delbridge Chambliss

Dec 11, 2018

Christine Elizabeth Delbridge Chambliss, 89, of Smithfield passed away December 11, 2018.  She was the daughter of the late Macon Delbridge and Clyde Pearson Delbridge.  She grew up in Triplet, VA from age nine and was a 1946 graduate of Lawrenceville High School. She married her husband of 64 years, Marion Chambliss, and they relocated to Smithfield, VA where together...

Ricky Ray Hargrave

Ricky Ray Hargrave

Dec 1, 2018

Ricky Ray Hargrave, 55, of Smithfield passed away on December 1, 2018 at MCV Hospital, Richmond.  A self-employed repairman. He was the son of Clarence Lee Hargrave and Barbara Ellen Miller Hargrave.  Ricky is survived by his sister Bobbie S. Hargrave; brothers Raymond R. Hargrave, John R. Hargrave and Dennis W. Hargrave (Susan). A funeral service will be held on...

Kevin Paul Ayer

Kevin Paul Ayer

Nov 30, 2018

Kevin Paul Ayer, 59, of Smithfield, VA passed away on November 30, 2018. A U S Navy veteran, Kevin was a locksmith by trade and a member of the Carrollton Kiwanis and Greater Hilton Kiwanis, he loved Nascar, fishing, drag racing, in-line speed skating with his sons, go kart racing, bowling, golf and playing cards.  Known for his adventurous spirit,...

Joseph Lee Edwards, Sr.

Joseph Lee Edwards, Sr.

Nov 30, 2018

Surrounded by his family, DeDe Edwards died peacefully at home on Friday, November 30, 2018.  J.L. Edwards, known as DeDe, was born on March 4, 1930 in the heart of Isle of Wight where he resided all of his 88 years. He was deeply committed to his family, church, and community. On July 17, 1949, DeDe married his high school sweetheart...

Stephen Wayne Morris

Stephen Wayne Morris

Nov 28, 2018

Stephen Wayne Morris, 52, of Carrollton passed away on November 28, 2018, while on a delivery run to Waco, TX.  Steve was the son of Barbara Helmick Morris and the late Randell Avery Morris. He was a 1985 graduate of Butler High School and member of Hillview Baptist Church, Louisville, KY. A lifelong truck driver Steve was critically injured in...

Cheryl Lynn Tatarka

Cheryl Lynn Tatarka

Nov 13, 2018

Smithfield, VA – Cheryl L. Tatarka, 73, formerly of Youngstown, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. Cheryl was born on February 27, 1945. She was a 1963 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. She married James A. Tatarka on August 28, 1965. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Cheryl enjoyed spending...

Sherry Lynn Latimer Terry

Sherry Lynn Latimer Terry

Oct 25, 2018

Sherry Lynn Latimer Terry, 50, of Suffolk, passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Cleveland Junious Latimer and Myrtle Mae Thompson Latimer.  Sherry is survived by her husband, William Allen Terry; daughters, Lauren Elizabeth Bridges (Chris Perkins) and Mackenzie Paige Terry; granddaughter, Adriel Hiles and she looked forward to the birth of her...