Lonnie Wydell Smith Jr., the son of Angela L. Smith-Ames and Lonnie W. Smith Sr., was born April 20, 2000. He attended his kindergarten school year in Philadelphia. In 2007, Lonnie moved to Virginia with his mother where he continued his education in Northampton County Public Schools and eventually home-schooled. Lonnie was able to graduate from Northampton County High School a year early in 2017 with a full diploma. He went on to attend Eastern Shore Community College working on his studies...

Isaac Ayers III, loving son of the late Isaac Ayers Jr. and the late Florence Bailey Ayers, was born on August 9, 1964 in Painter Virginia. He departed this life on September 2, 2023. Isaac received his education in the Accomack County school system. He graduated with honors from Central High School in 1982.  He later furthered his education at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. Junie, as he was lovingly called by family and friends, loved life and laughter. He was...

NOVELLA ARLENE COLES JAMES, age 78, departed this life quietly and peacefully on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia. Novella was born January 16, 1945 in Northampton County, Virginia. She was the fifth of eleven children born to the late Carlisle and Mary Coles. Novella received her education from Portsmouth City Schools and began her early career at Maryview Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia. Later in life, she moved to Philadelphia,...

Maggie Jennetta Weeks’ daughter of the late John Bailey and Maggie Scarborough Bailey departed this life on Tuesday August 22, 2023, at Shore Health and Rehabilitation Center in Parksley, Virginia. She was predeceased by three brothers Charles Bailey Sr., James Bailey, and Peter Bailey, four sisters Geneva Camper, Georgia Camper, Edith Robinson, and Martha Lee Rowley. She was born in the Northampton County Virginia where she lived all her life. Educated in the Northampton County...

In Loving Memory of Henry L. Martin Jr. ("Butch") Henry Lee Martin Jr., fondly known as "Butch," passed away on August 22, 2023, at the age of 75, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and cherished memories. Born on September 8, 1947, to the late Henry Lee Martin Sr, and Bernice Watson in Petersburgh. VA. Butch was a beloved son, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His life was a tapestry woven with experiences, connections, and a passion for life that...

God took home another Angel, David Mckinley Stevens, 64, on August 14, 2023, and entered eternal peace with Jesus Christ. David was born in Eastville, Virginia on February 3, 1959, to the late Earnestine Elder Stevens(mother), and to the late Albert Satchell (Father).  In 1979, David graduated from Northampton Senior High School.  In 1984, David moved to Newport News, Virginia with his best best friend Dorinda Weeks. He was a hardworking man, and he loved his job as a...

Dorothy Gray was born to the Union of Ellis and Lucy Warren on February 3, 1945. She attended Northampton County Public Schools. Dorothy retired after twenty-eight years from Purdue Farms. Mrs. Gray passed away peacefully at home on August 12, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years Melvin J. Gray; her parents Ellis Warren Sr. and Lucy Warren; two brothers, Ellis Warren Jr. and Eugene Warren and her sister Beulah Savoris. Dorothy...

On Thursday, June 15, 2023, The Lord gave his faithful servant, devoted brother, cherished cousin, uncle and friend, David Wayne Glover His Heavenly Wings. He left his earthly home to transition over to become a life-long member of Eternal Healing in God’s Holy Kingdom. He was preceded in death by his parents Leroy and Irene Glover and a brother David Jerome Glover and a devoted partner Jack Brandt, of Richmond, VA. David accepted Jesus Christ at an early age. He...

Lonnie Wiggins was born on September 6, 1949, to Marcus and Lougene Wiggins in Northampton County, Va. He departed this life peacefully, on June 7, 2023, at the age of 73. Lonnie attended the public schools of Northampton County, Va. Later he moved to Philadelphia, Pa. where he lived for over 40 years, after which he returned to his home town on the Eastern Shore, VA.    Lonnie lived a life marked by his passions, challenges, and personal experiences that shaped him in unique...