Smithfield, VA – On Monday, November 30, 2020, Bernard “Bernie” Hyman, 74, passed away surrounded by family. Bernie was born in Nash County, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur S. and Anita A. Hyman; and brother, Benjamin. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 54 years, Carolyn Howell […]

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William Francis Ashley, Sr. 63, of Windsor passed away on May 4,2019.  He was the son of James E. Ashley, Sr and the late Sue M. Rountree.  He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Kimberly Anne Fish Ashley; sons, William Francis Ashley, Jr, (Kelly), Justin Carroll Ashley (Alexandra) and Nathan Brook O’Berry (Christina); […]

Elsie Mae Barlow O’Berry, 87, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017. Born in Isle of Wight County, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Eva Savage Barlow. In addition to her parents, Elsie is preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Frank O’Berry (d.2000), and two brothers, Clyde and James L. Barlow. A […]

Zuni, VA Sonja Susan Forbes Hardison, 80, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016, following a brief illness. Born in Fairmont, West Virginia, Sonja was the daughter of the late Nelson M. and Eula Pauline Friend Forbes. Born to a family of seven children, Sonja is also preceded in death by four siblings A beloved wife, […]

Windsor – Henry Rawls Griffin, age 80, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2016. He was born May 29, 1935 in Isle of Wight County and was the son of the late Robert Lee and Ivey May G. Griffin. He was predeceased by brothers, Robert Lee Griffin, Jr. and Francis Seward Griffin, and daughter-in-law, Jane […]