Obituaries
William "Bill" Pagel
Sep 6, 2025
William "Bill" Pagel, age 84, of Newport News, passed away on September 6th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 11, 1941, in Flandreu SD, he was the son of the late Charles and Leila Pagel.
Bill was a dedicated husband to his beloved wife, Karen, for 57 years and a devoted father to K.Lynne and Kori.
After graduating from...
Bessie Berryman Scott
Sep 4, 2025
Bessie Berryman Scott suddenly departed this world on September 4, 2025.
She was born on June 26, 1940 in Surry County, Virginia. Her family moved to Burwell’s Bay where she later met her future husband, Glen Scott. She graduated from Smithfield High School and soon thereafter, married Glen in Rushmere and they moved to Smithfield.
During her lifetime, Bessie was employed at...
Joseph W. Luter, III
Aug 28, 2025
Joe Luter III, Visionary Behind Smithfield Foods' Global Rise, Dies at 86
Joseph Williamson Luter III, born July 17, 1939 in Norfolk, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home in Palm Beach, Florida on August 28, 2025. He was 86.
Joe, the eldest of three children born to Pearl Stockman and Joseph Luter Jr, grew up in the small, southern tidewater town of...
Gloria Jean Smith
Aug 17, 2025
Gloria Jean Smith of Smithfield, VA passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
As a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Gloria grew up in Morehead City, NC. She attended beauty school during her senior year of high school and received her cosmetology license. She married in 1962 to the love of her life, Loyd Howell Smith and had two...
B. Daniel Smith, Jr
Aug 14, 2025
B. Daniel “Danny” Smith, Jr, 79 of Smithfield, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Debra White Smith; sons, Richard “Rick” Smith, Michael Smith (Laura), and Kirk Smith (Whitney); grandchildren, Xavier, Aspen, Scarlett, and Kaito; and a sister, Joanne Bryant.
Danny was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time...
Charles Swain Davis
Aug 14, 2025
Charles Swain Davis, 91, passed peacefully into the arms of Heaven on August 14th, 2025, surrounded by love. Born to the late Hazel W. and John Davis, and beloved brother to the late Ann Davis Austin, Swain lived a long, full life marked by dedication to family, service, and community.
A devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Swain’s greatest joy came from...
Linda Vaughan Frasher
Aug 13, 2025
Linda “Stink” Vaughan Frasher, 72, of Carrollton, VA passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Charles Henry Vaughan and Frances Virginia Sykes Vaughan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Paul Frasher; and a brother, Ronnie Vaughan. She is survived by her son, Christopher D. Ford (April); granddaughter, McKinley Faith...
Ellen Carole Williams Jones
Aug 13, 2025
Ellen Carole Williams Jones passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13th, 2025, at the age of 86.
She was born to her parents, Frank and Eugenia, in Powhatan, Virginia, on February 24th, 1939. She was a proud graduate of Powhatan High School, class of 1957. On September 13th, 1958, she married Herbert Jones in Providence Presbyterian Church. After marriage, they built...
Suzanne Gwen Leenders
Aug 11, 2025
In Loving Memory of Suzanne Leenders
With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Suzanne Leenders, 57, of Smithfield, Virginia. Suzanne passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, August 11th, 2025, after a brave and unyielding battle with cancer, which she faced with extraordinary grace and strength since her diagnosis in 2019.
Born in Detroit, Michigan on January...
Victoriano Calica Aromin
Aug 10, 2025
Victoriano Calica Aromin, 91 of Windsor, VA, passed away peacefully in his home of 42 years where he and his wife (Patricia Ann Aromin, deceased 1995) built their home. He was the son of the late Cipriano Soriano Aromin and Josefa Calica Aromin. He is survived by his stepson, Michael David Pierce, his daughter, Alicia Ann Connelly, and sons, Victor...
Gayle Kinlaw Sawyer
Aug 8, 2025
It is with profound sadness and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of our beloved Gayle Sawyer, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and cherished friend, who entered into the arms of Jesus on August 8, 2025.
Born on December 6, 1948 in Lumberton, North Carolina., Gayle lived a life filled with faith, grace, and...
Donald Lance Brady, Jr.
Aug 5, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Lance Brady Jr., age 51, who died peacefully at his home on August 5, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
A devoted father, son, brother, and friend, Don's legacy of kindness, integrity, and unwavering support will live on through all who knew him. Don is survived by...
Charles Richard Rowell
Aug 3, 2025
Charles Richard Rowell, “Ricky” to all who knew him, 79, of Surry, passed away on August 3, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born in Surry, Virginia, the son of the late Richard Francis Rowell and Vella Kincaid Rowell Garrison. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Lois Jean Peck Rowell, who he...
Hollis Carroll Morgan
Aug 2, 2025
Hollis Carroll Morgan, 74, of Smithfield, VA passed away suddenly early Saturday, August 2, 2025.
As the daughter of the late Carl Frederick VanGilder and Sarah Elaine (Merrill) VanGilder, she was born and raised in Fairmont, WV, graduating from West Fairmont High School in 1969. During her formative years, she enjoyed helping her parents with the farm chores, especially spending time...
Gary Wayne Moore
Jul 25, 2025
Gary Wayne Moore, better known as “Pistol,” 83, of Surry, VA, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, at home in the care of his loving wife Roberta “Bobbe” Moore and son David Moore.
He was born in Auburn, NE on December 17, 1941 to Leland Moore and Beulah (Augabright) Moore who farmed near Nemaha, NE. He and his older sister...
Sarah Oleane Carter
Jul 23, 2025
Sarah Oleane (Worley) Carter, age 84, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, finally free from the challenges of Alzheimer’s. She was born on June 9, 1941, in the Wood Glenn community near Henderson, Texas, to John and Velma Worley.
Known as “Oleane” by her family, she was vibrant and full of life from an early age. During her school years,...
Susan Douglas Howell
Jul 23, 2025
Surrounded by those she loved, Susan Howell passed away peacefully in her home in Smithfield, Virginia.
Born in Hempstead, NY and raised in Garden City, Susan Howell cherished her childhood summers on Cape Cod, where she spent carefree summer days with her brother, Alan Douglas.
She attended Garden City schools and went on to graduate from SUNY Oneonta, later dedicating over 30...
Ashton Dean Jones
Jul 20, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew and devout boyfriend to the love of his life. A true momma’s boy at heart, he was known for his kindness, humor, and the genuine love he gave so freely to those around him.
Ashton Dean Jones, 21, of Portsmouth, VA passed away on...
Frederick Daniel Peedle
Jul 20, 2025
Frederick Daniel Peedle, 66, of Smithfield, Va passed away on Sunday, July 20,2025. He was the son of the late Frederick David Peedle and Jean Wooster Peedle. He is survived by life partner, Carol Pavlik; daughter, Angie Peedle; son, Daniel Peedle (Brittney); grandchildren, Brycen, Brooklyn, Saniah, Jaydah, and Colleesi; brothers, Keith and Steve Peedle; and Gail Peedle.
A Celebration of Life...
Roger Dean Atkins
Jul 19, 2025
Roger Dean Atkins 76, of Smithfield, Virginia left his earthy home to dwell with Jesus, the Carpenter in heaven, on July 19, 2025. It’s no doubt he went by the rainbow bridge to find his beloved “Winston”, who was by his side for 19 years. Roger was born on October 21, 1948 in Ivor, Virginia. He was the son of...
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