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Carolyn Diane Gale

Carolyn Diane Gale

Jan 4, 2022

Carolyn Diane Morris Gale, 72, of Smithfield, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022.  She was the daughter of the late McGuire Morris Jr. and Edith Ann Dunkley Morris.  Carolyn is survived by her life partner and best friend of forty years, Louis Michael Delk; her son, Brian Hutter Gale; and a sister, Fran Brown (Buzz).  She was also preceded...

Frank Hafer Hite

Frank Hafer Hite

Jan 2, 2022

Frank Hafer Hite, 77, of Smithfield passed away on January 2, 2022. He was the son of the late Minor C. Hite and Mabel B. Hite. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Mary Elizabeth Miller Hite.  Mr. Hite, affectionately known as “Grando”, is survived by his daughters, Stephanie Elaine Hite, Connie Hite Chapman, and Cheryle...

Lisa Renee Nelson Jones

Lisa Renee Nelson Jones

Dec 31, 2021

January 5, 1971 – December 31, 2021 – Lisa won victory over death after battling pancreatic cancer for almost 2 ½ years and has gone home to be with her Lord. She was a 1989 graduate of Isle of Wight Academy and held 2 degrees from her beloved Virginia Tech. She also had a Master’s degree in Counseling from University...

Doris Rae Gwaltney

Doris Rae Gwaltney

Dec 27, 2021

Doris Rea Horne Gwaltney, 89, of Smithfield, passed away on December 27. After graduating from Longwood College and teaching music in public schools, she married William Atwill Gwaltney, Sr., her husband of 63 years.  At Trinity United Methodist Church, she taught Sunday school for over 40 years and directed the choir for 30 years. After taking creative writing classes at William...

Walter Timothy Saunders

Walter Timothy Saunders

Dec 21, 2021

 

Walter Timothy Saunders “Tool Man Tim”, 66, of Carrollton, Virginia entered eternal rest on December 21, 2021.  Tim is survived by his wife of 46 years, Catherine, son, Timothy Saunders, daughter, Lora Arthur (Henry) grandsons Brayson, Ben, Arthur and Sawyer, brother Arthur Saunders Jr. (Gerry), sisters Paulette Smith (Mike) and Lineta Witherow as well as 7 nieces and nephews,...

Ariana Taylor Guajardo

Ariana Taylor Guajardo

Dec 20, 2021

Ariana Taylor Guajardo (Dawson), 24, of Carrollton, VA died unexpectedly on December 20, 2021 from injuries sustained in an auto accident.  She was driving to work and at 7:27am was struck head-on.  Her loss is completely unexpected and everyone is in shock and deeply saddened as Ariana was such an uplifting soul to all whom she knew; she loved her...

Beth Swart Trimble

Beth Swart Trimble

Dec 18, 2021

Beth Swart Trimble was born in Albany, NY on 5-18-29 to Viola and Charles Swart.  After graduating from Albany High School, she attended Albany Business School.  In 1954 she married fellow AHS classmate Richard W Trimble and became a navy wife for the next 24 years.  During those years the navy took her family to both US Coasts and Venezuela....

Celia Sue "Susie" Oxendine

Celia Sue "Susie" Oxendine

Dec 17, 2021

Celia Sue “Susie” Oxendine, 75, was born on December 15, 1946 in Lumberton, NC to the late Lillian Lowry and passed on December 17, 2021 in Virginia.

She was preceded in death by Lillian Lowry (mother), Louis Herman Lowry Jr. (brother), Mitchell Wayne Lowry (brother), Jimmy Dean Lowry (brother), Bebee Locklear (sister), Clayton Oxendine (brother), Myrtle Cummings (sister), Vashti Demery...

Jennifer Bates Higgins

Jennifer Bates Higgins

Dec 16, 2021

Jennifer Bates Higgins, 39, of Hampton, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021.  She was the daughter of Marvin Thomas Bates, Jr. and Judy Pickering Bates.  She is survived by her husband of nine years, James “Jimmy” Salvatore Higgins Jr.; daughters, Sara Lynn Haupt, Kalia Elizabeth Haupt and Lily May Higgins; sisters, Amanda Jean Griggs (David) and Amy Marie Spangler...

Evelyn Chapman Jones

Evelyn Chapman Jones

Dec 15, 2021

Evelyn Chapman Jones, 79, of Front Royal, VA went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Daniel Webster Chapman and Garnell Holland Chapman. Mrs. Jones is survived by her husband of 62 years, Cecil Wilson Jones, Sr.; daughters, Tammy J. Johnson (Brad) and Tracy J. Atsiknoudas; son, Cecil W. Jones, Jr;...

Frances Arthur Martin

Frances Arthur Martin

Dec 14, 2021

Frances Arthur Martin, 93, of Smithfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 14, 2021.  She was the daughter of the late Francis Marion Arthur and Patti Hupp Arthur.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Enoch Alvin Martin.  Mrs. Martin is survived by her daughter, Shirley Martin Wecht and her husband Kenneth; brother, Thomas Calvin Arthur...

Lee Francis Andreozzi

Lee Francis Andreozzi

Dec 12, 2021

On December 12, 2021 Lee Francis Andreozzi passed away at home.  Lee was a devoted husband to Donna, a wonderful father to John, Diana, Bill and Mike and a loving grandfather and great grandfather.  Lee was skilled in all areas of shipbuilding, had a strong work ethic and amazing leadership skills.  He will be deeply missed by his friends and...

Carolease Joyner Berryman

Carolease Joyner Berryman

Dec 11, 2021

Carolease Joyner Berryman, 77, of Carrollton, Va passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021.  She was the daughter of the late Nurney Daniel Joyner and Cleo Gwaltney Joyner.  She is survived by her son, Shannon Stafford (Stacey); grandchildren, Tristan, Steven, Savannah, Chris and Micaela; and a brother, Keith Joyner (Ireta).  She was also preceded in death by a brother, Dale...

Leslie Marable Rutledge, Jr.

Leslie Marable Rutledge, Jr.

Dec 4, 2021

Smithfield, VA – It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of Leslie Marable Rutledge, Jr., of Smithfield, VA, on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at the age of 77. Les passed away peacefully at his home with his wife of over 52 years, Peggy Lynn Bondurant Rutledge, by his side.Les will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Peggy,...

Rodney Dwayne Stansel

Rodney Dwayne Stansel

Nov 30, 2021

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Rodney Dwayne “Wayne” Stansel of Smithfield, Virginia. Just 54 years old, Wayne passed away unexpectedly on November 30, 2021 in his home. He loved his family and friends fiercely, leaving this world a warrior and a hero. Wayne was born on April 26, 1967, in Taylorsville, NC to Carolyn...

Russell Stuart Daughtrey

Russell Stuart Daughtrey

Nov 27, 2021

On November 27th, 2021, Russell Stuart Daughtrey died peacefully in his home in Goldsboro, North Carolina, surrounded by friends and family, and his wife of 54 years, JoAnn Edwards Daughtrey. Russell was born in Isle of Wight County, VA on October 5th, 1945 and was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Stuart Daughtrey, mother, Sarah Virginia Daughtrey, and granddaughter,...

Alan Stephen Nogiec

Alan Stephen Nogiec

Nov 20, 2021

Alan Stephen Nogiec, 72, of Windsor passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD.  Alan was born in New Britain, CT and was the son of the late Paul A. Nogiec and Marie Lowe Nogiec.  He is survived by his devoted wife of 49 years, Jane Tremel Nogiec; son, Seth Nogiec (Alison); granddaughter, Madelyn...

Glen Nelon

Glen Nelon

Nov 12, 2021

Glen Nelon, age 83, of Smithfield, VA passed away on November 12, 2021 in a fatal car accident in the town of Suffolk. He was born on January 18, 1938 to the late James Alfred Nelon and Mary Lee Brittain Nelon. After high school, he went on to join the Air Force for 4 years. He later joined the Coast...

Joseph Octavious Chapman, Sr

Joseph Octavious Chapman, Sr

Nov 5, 2021

 Joseph Octavious Chapman, Sr. died peacefully at his home in Smithfield, Virginia, on November 5th, surrounded by family and friends and his wife of 63 years, Betty.  Joe was born in Smithfield on July 6, 1934, and was predeceased in death by his father (Octavious), his mother (Joan Jesse), his sister (Mary Francis), his brother (William Rea), and niece Sandra...

Stephen Earl Jones

Stephen Earl Jones

Nov 3, 2021

Stephen Earl Jones, Sr, 69, of Smithfield passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021.  He was the son of the late Henry Morgan Jones, Sr and Nettie Virginia Wells Jones. Mr. Jones is survived by his daughter, Brandy J. Blose (Douglas); son, Stephen Earl Allen (Rosemary); grandchildren, Brandon, Destinie, Caleb, Gabriel A., Matt and Gabriel W.; and his best friend...

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