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Michael Vincent Smith

Michael Vincent Smith

Apr 20, 2021

Michael Vincent Smith, 55, of Smithfield, passed away at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas. The son of Glenna Kae Farley Smith and the late Verlyn Floyd Smith, and brother to Todd Farley Smith. Mike was a Marine Crane Operator by trade, and has been employed at Crofton Industries for...

Sharon Moody Edwards

Sharon Moody Edwards

Apr 17, 2021

Sharon Paige Moody Edwards, 70, of Smithfield, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at her residence.  She was the daughter of the late Willard James Moody, Sr and Betty Glen Covert Moody.  Sharon is survived by her husband of 47 years, Stephen T. Edwards; daughters, Amy E. Cox (Keith) and Mary Paige E. Larsen (Nicholas); grandchildren, Reagan, Maren, Henry...

Becky L Strachan

Becky L Strachan

Apr 13, 2021

Becky Louis Strachan, 76, of Hampton, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.  She was the daughter of the late Eurel “Buster” Sherron and Ila Mae Riley Sherron.  Becky is survived by her husband, Brian Wayne Strachan; sons, Jason Booth and James Michael Booth (Pam); grandchildren, Becca, Rilee, Brianna, Matthew and Jacob; sister-in-law, Shirley Barnes (Michael), and her beloved dog...

Donald Ellsworth Watkins, Sr

Donald Ellsworth Watkins, Sr

Apr 12, 2021

  Pastor Donald E. Watkins, 93, of Smithfield, Virginia, entered through the gates of Heaven on April 12, 2021.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Donald retired from the U.S. Postal service and as pastor of Smithfield Assembly of God Church after serving for 42 years.    

Pastor Watkins was predeceased by his wife, Olivia Manning Watkins,...

Andrea Kaye Pruitt

Andrea Kaye Pruitt

Apr 6, 2021

Andrea Kaye Lyles Pruitt, 76, of Carrollton, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021.  She was the daughter of the late Curtis Elvin Lyles and Elsie Mae Warrick Lyles.  Kaye is survived by her husband, Paul R, Pruitt; daughters, Hillary Warrick Ketterman and Vicki Burch (Rod); son; Paul R. Pruitt, Jr. (Elaine)grandchildren, Kailah, Emma, Mya, Ava, Ella, Mackenzie, Allyson, Willie,...

Austin Vincent McMillian

Austin Vincent McMillian

Mar 31, 2021

Austin Vincent McMillian, tragically and unexpectedly passed on March 31, 2021, he was 18 years old. Austin was born in Virginia and spent most of his life living in Isle of Wight County.  He was the son of Christopher Vincent McMillian and Karla Rhea Gaddis McMillian.  Austin is survived by his sister, Kayla Rhea McMillian; brother, Carson Christopher McMillian; grandparents,...

Lee Wainwright

Lee Wainwright

Mar 28, 2021

Lee Wainwright went to be with the Lord on March 28, 2021.  He was born in Hampton, Virginia and was a member of Liberty Live Church.  He lived in Windsor, VA for the last 21 years.  He was the youngest son of the late Harry and Sadie Wainwright.  He was preceded in death by his siblings John Wainwright, Bobby Wainwright,...

Neil Anthony Moravek

Neil Anthony Moravek

Mar 26, 2021

Neil Anthony Moravek, 43, of Carrollton, VA, passed away on Friday, March, 26, 2021.  He was the son of John Joseph Moravek and Karen Ann Kolinski Moravek of Erie, PA.  Neil is survived by his wife, Janet Martir Moravek; daughter, Tami Moravek (Dani); brothers, Scott Moravek (Michelle) and Steve Moravek (Michelle); nieces and nephews, Ava and Andrew, Maccoy and Makenna,...

Charles Wesley Smith, Jr

Charles Wesley Smith, Jr

Mar 25, 2021

Charles “Chuck” Wesley Smith, Jr., 73, is now fishing in perpetuity after years struggling with heart and lung disease. Born and raised in Newport News to Charles and Lela, Chuck developed a keen sense of humor and a strong sense of dedication and loyalty. He served in the Army during the Vietnam Era, and then followed a family tradition of...

Liam Paul Adams

Liam Paul Adams

Mar 23, 2021

Our precious little angel, Liam Paul Adams, beloved son of Chad and Taja Adams, of Chesapeake, VA, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, March 23, 2021.  Liam radiated joy and happiness to all in his 3 years of life and never met a person that was a stranger.  He had his daddy’s smile that melted hearts and endless...

Ralph Thomas Griffin, Jr

Ralph Thomas Griffin, Jr

Mar 23, 2021

Ralph Thomas Griffin, Jr., 83, died Tuesday, March 23, 2021.  Son of the late Ralph Thomas Griffin and Elizabeth Douglas Griffin, he is survived by his wife, Joan Blesse Griffin, his son R. Thomas Griffin, III (Kelly), a daughter, Edie Griffin Jackson (Peter) , and three grandchildren: Virginia Griffin, Sophie Jackson, and Stella Griffin.  Also surviving is a sister, Irene...

Frank Simpson Robertson

Frank Simpson Robertson

Mar 22, 2021

Frank Simpson Robertson, 84, of Smithfield, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021. A native of Norfolk, VA, he was born July 3, 1936, son of the late, William A. Robertson and Virginia Maxwell Simpson.  Mr. Robertson graduated from Maury High School and Randolph Macon College class of 58’.  He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp as a...

"Sonny" Albert L. Turner

"Sonny" Albert L. Turner

Mar 18, 2021

Albert L. (Sonny) Turner, age 85, died March 18, 2021 at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was the son of the late Letcher R. and Lizzie Crocker Turner. He was predeceased by his sister, Mildred Turner Downey, his brothers Thurman R. Turner, Willie James Turner, Robert L. Turner, Cleveland Leon Turner, Raymond L. Turner and nephew, Martin L. Downey. Left to...

"Sonny" Wilbur Dixon Joyner, Jr

"Sonny" Wilbur Dixon Joyner, Jr

Mar 18, 2021

Wilbur “Sonny” Dixon Joyner, Jr., of Carrollton, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021.  Born in Franklin, VA, he was the son of the late Wilbur Dixon Joyner, Sr and Mary Emily Bradshaw. Sonny retired from Gwaltney Motor Company as a mechanic. He worked on cars for 40 years and was one of Isle of Wight’s finest mechanics. His mechanical skills reached much further than just vehicles. Sonny...

Betty Suzanne Adams

Betty Suzanne Adams

Mar 16, 2021

Betty Suzanne Adams, 77, of Smithfield, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021.  She was the daughter of the late Aubrey Thomas Adams and Pattie Jeffreys Adams.  Betty is survived by her brother, Tommy Adams (Catherine); and her beloved companion of twenty years, Rocky Edge. Betty was graduate of Smithfield High School, Class of 1962. She had attended Bacon’s Castle...

Ricky A Matney

Ricky A Matney

Mar 14, 2021

Ricky A. Matney, 68, of Smithfield passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021.  He was the son of the late Otis Matney and Maybell Davis Matney.  Mr. Matney is survived by his wife of 44 years, Barbara K. Matney; daughter, Audra Matney Balisky (Michael); granddaughter, Dominique Balisky; nephew, William Blankenship (Diane); nieces, Dr. Tonya Mitchell (Kevin) and Dr. Cassandra Ferreira...

William James Hayes

William James Hayes

Mar 14, 2021

William James Hayes, 70, of Smithfield, entered into glory with his savior, on Sunday, March 14, 2021.  He was born September 30, 1950, the son of the late Clifton Upton Hayes, Sr. and Virginia Elizabeth Jones Hayes.  He is survived by his wife, LaRue H. Hayes; sons, Adam William Hayes (Christa) and Aaron Thomas Hayes; grandson, Titus Hayes; a sister...

Anne Marie Smith

Anne Marie Smith

Mar 5, 2021

Anne Marie O’Reilly Smith, 90, of Smithfield, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021.  Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, William Earl Smith, Jr.  She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Smith (Michael Webb), sons, Larry Smith (Christi Queen), James Smith (Stephanie Gwaltney), Garry Smith (Barbara) and John Smith (Pam); grandchildren, Christopher, Eric, Jimmy,...

Willa Sue Powell

Willa Sue Powell

Mar 4, 2021

Willa Sue Powell, devoted sister and educator, died Thursday, March 4, 2021 at The University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. She was 70. Ms. Powell, was a native of Smithfield, born April 19, 1950 to Floyd E. and Mary Dashiell Powell. She graduated from Smithfield High School and the University of Virginia where she earned a Master Degree in...

Bonnie Byer Sizemore

Bonnie Byer Sizemore

Feb 26, 2021

During the afternoon of February 26, 2021, Bonnie Sue Byer Sizemore passed away unexpectedly at her home in Smithfield, Virginia. Bonnie grew up in Covington along Virginia's scenic Alleghany mountains. She graduated from Alleghany County High School in 1972 and married her high-school sweetheart, Samuel Gene Sizemore. Bonnie and Sam enjoyed a loving, faithful marriage of nearly 50 years during...

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