He was a member of the Escobrook Baptist Church, Shacklefords. John "Kimball" Payne, a former Baltimore Sun reporter who later became a Virginia investment banker, died Feb. 25 from sarcoma at his Virginia Beach home. He is survived by three daughters, Felicia Bailey of Smithfield, Erica and Jessica Cordela of Newport News; three sons, Milton Hayes of New Jersey, Anthony Bailey of Detroit and Andrew Bailey of Smithfield; four sisters, Rosa Lee Bailey of Newport News, Cora Bailey of Smithfield, Mary Lou Bailey of New Jersey and Margaret Bailey of Newport News; two brothers, Willie E. Bailey, and his wife, Shirley Bailey, of Smithfield, and Walter Bailey of Newport News; and a devoted friend, Grace Wiggins, of Franklin. She was a member of Norview Presbyterian Church. Smithfield Obituaries | Local Obits for Smithfield, VA - Legacy.com She is also survived by her special niece, Clare "Bobbie" Jones, and nephew, Thomas "Bail of Cotton" Jones, her care givers; as well as her extended children, Martha "Marthie" Staton and family. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Viewing will be Thursday from 1 to 7 p.m. at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel, and two hours prior to the service Friday at the church. Retired Maj. Charles R. "Pat" Rex died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999, of cancer after a brief illness. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. In his earlier years, Lanier played the piano in several local jazz bands, including the Jolly Jazzers and the Rhythm Raggers, and continued to enjoy playing informally among friends throughout his life. Recent Obituaries | Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel & Crematory Upon coming to Newport News, she became one of the original parishioners of the United House of Prayers under the leadership of Bishop C.M. 7. Lawrence was having bible studies to become one of Jehovahs servants for many years. He. OBITUARIES - Daily Press Our support in your time of need does not end after the funeral services. She was born in Bath on Dec. 19, 1924, where she resided until . Let the family know you are thinking of them. He is survived by his two children, Sue Todd Lanier of San Mateo, Calif., and K. Frederick Lanier Jr. of Williamsburg, and his wife, Danuta, and their two children, Cristina and Elizabeth Todd. Granby, No. Kellam held onto the top spot in the 757Teamz top 15 in softball courtesy of a hard-fought 2-0 win over Beach District foe Kempsville. He taught his only son Lawrence Blizzard, Jr., how to landscape, and eventually, Lawrence, Jr. added concrete contracting to the company before branching off and starting his own company, L. E. Blizzard Concrete Contractor, Inc. Lawrence loved people and animals. He always welcomed anyone in his home, and his family never had to worry about a place to stay when they came to town. Recent Obituaries | Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel & Crematory Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel & Crematory (Downtown) 1601 27th Street Newport News, VA 23607 757-380-0251 Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel & Crematory (Denbigh) 14346 Old Courthouse Way Newport News, VA 23602 (757) 380-0251 Search the Obituaries Show All / Browse Obituaries As a member of the 315th Troop Carrier Squadron he received the Air Medal for meritorious achievement and exceptional airmanship in the execution of missions in Holland. In lieu of flowers, the family request expressions of sympathy be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Betty Page Bristow, P.O. She leaves to celebrate her life, one sister, Mrs. Susie Watson Rumble of Newport News; her nephews whom she reared, Frank "Frankie" Watson of Newport News and Donald "Pee Wee" Watson, and wife, Mary, of Dublin; several nieces and nephews; grand-nieces and nephews; cousins; and her entire precious church family. Visit this link to create a free obituary then read the advantages of creating an obituary on Echovita and either click Start now or Create an obituary for your loved to begin. Lawrence Eugene Blizzard, Sr., 86, of Smithfield, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. She was a native of Gloucester. She was known for her courage, generosity, and as an excellent role model. Arrangements by Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel. She joined Cherry Chapel Baptist Church, Hobgood, N.C., and accepted Christ as her personal savior. She was comforted by her three children, Charles E. Lundin Jr., Mary Lou Lundin of Richmond and Joan Lundin Henley of Wake; and three grandchildren, Stephanie, Eric and Christopher Henley. All Rights Reserved. Arrangements by O.H. His love showed through his conversation. She is survived by her son, James D. Olson, and wife, Judy L. Olson, of Yorktown; daughter, Miriam Ann Olson, of Hampton; grandson, Michael S. Olson, and his wife, Brenda L. Olson, of Las Vegas, Nev.; and sister, Anna Erickson, of Michigan. He was a native of Isle of Wight County. Mr. Will Conley, widower of Rose Mary Conley, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999, at Sentara Bayside Hospital. Smith and Son Funeral Home, 3009 Chestnut Ave., Newport News. Jackson Burch Obituary (2010 - 2022) - Smithfield, VA - Daily Press Simply browse the Smithfields obituaries listing you can find on this page or conduct a search on the web site with your loved ones name. Lawrence Eugene Blizzard, Sr., 86, of Smithfield, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Feb. 4, at 11 a.m. at Smith and Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, by Pastor Larry Bateman. She was predeceased by her partner of 12 years, Sam Zillner, her brother, Richard, and her parents, Louis and Margaret Avila. Hampton Roads Obituaries - The Virginian-Pilot Start your morning in-the-know with the day's top stories. (Rev. She is survived by a son, Wilson J. Forbes, and two granddaughters, Donna L. Forbes and Rita A. Forbes, all of Hampton. Arrangements by Smith and Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at Bethany United Methodist Church, Smithfield, with Rev. Martha Massey died Feb. 3, 1999. DAILY PRESS OBITUARIES: Complete listing of Daily Press Obituaries Harry Lewis Schuler, age 80, died Feb. 2, 1999, at Riverside Regional Medical Center. A funeral will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6, at Pleasant Plains Baptist Church, Highway 13 South, Ahoskie, N.C. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Box 527, Gloucester, Va. 23062. The Knights won the game 2-0 and remain No. He was a native of Isle of Wight County and was president of Smithfield Lumber Co. Inc. A native of Bessemer, Mich., she had been a resident of Hampton for 25 years. Arrangements have been made by Riverside Funeral Home. The next five: Smithfield, Kecoughtan, Gloucester, Kempsville, York. Smith and Son Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4, at Riverside Funeral Home, by the Rev. She was born in Mathews County and was the widow of Liston Downs. Gladys Holloway Apr 15, 2023 Surry, Va. Mr. Jerome King Apr 13, 2023 Surry, Va. Eugenia Fling Hills Apr 7, 2023 She was a housewife and a member of Parkview Baptist Church. He ran his company successfully for over forty years. Mr. Rex is survived by his wife, Effie; two daughters, Judy Hunt, and her husband, David, of Newport News, and Susan Buckley, and her husband, Ronald, of Lewisville, Texas; four grandchildren, Bryan Hunt, serving with the Foreign Service in Botswana, Kelly Hunt of Newport News, Mark and Gregory Buckley of Lewisville, Texas; and his sister, Eleanora Baker, of Andreas, Pa. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6, at Trinity Lutheran Church, conducted by the Rev. He was a native of Isle of Wight County. He worked at Newport News Shipbuilding for seventeen years before moving on from that employer to pursue his passion for working the land and starting his own company, L. E. Blizzard Landscaping & Grading. A Celebration of Life is on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Family Life Church, 14411 La Paz Dr, Victorville, CA 92395. Cox Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Box 22, Urbanna, Va. 23175; or to Riverside Walter Reed Hospice, P.O. Twelve great-grandchildren, Kimaana Miles; Kedar Miles; Khemi Miles; Henry Rush; Cash Rush; Jahzara Manley; Shamiyah Taylor; Ahmyas Taylor; Briylin Taylor; JuanYae Evans; JAdore Evans, and Sincere Blizzard. The loss of a loved one can leave you with a lot of unanswered questions, feelings of stress and anxiety and grief that makes events difficult to handle. The lone newcomer to the Top 15 is Grafton, which beat ranked teams Poquoson and Deep Creek among three wins last week. Virgi is survived by her former husband, Bill Rich, and their children, Danielle Durham, Vanessa Stevens, Steve Durham, Ciata DeWeese, Brandy Hahs, and Frank Rich as well as nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and four brothers. Arrangements by Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. 2 with two wins last week to swell its winning streak to 10 games. He worked at Newport News Shipbuilding for seventeen years before moving on from that employer to pursue his passion for working the land and starting his own company. He leaves to cherish his memories one goddaughter, Evelyn Manley of Alexandria; one brother, Richard Smith of Newport News; five sisters, Mamie A. Batchelor, Mary J. Tolliver and Patty Z. Highsmith of Hampton, Margaret S. Lynch and Hilda S. Jefferson of Richmond; four sisters-in-law, seven brothers-in-law; five nieces, 12 nephews, 19 great-nieces and nephews, six great-great-nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Kathryn "Kitty" Davies Forbes, 80, passed Tuesday evening, Feb. 2, 1999, at her home, surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born in Hecla, Pa., on June 26, 1921. He was an honest, hard-working man of his word and always left his customers pleased. Express your condolences with flowers sent to Lawrence's family. The family gives sincere thanks for all the cards, flowers, and support. Lawrence has eight grandchildren, Joseph Rush III (Joy); Delvenia Brown (Jeffrey); Lenisha Jackson-Miles (Charles); Lowell Taylor II; Antoine Taylor (Paige); Fanshawn Taylor-Evans (John); Lawrence Blizzard III (Shaquanna) and Lauren Blizzard. A funeral service, conducted by the Rev. 8721 Colonial Trail East | Smithfield, VA 23430 | Tel: 1-757-357-4742 | Miss. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Mrs. Downs, a longtime resident of Eslabrooks, Norfolk, enjoyed working in her flower gardens. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1965 after 22 years of service. Annie Christine Jordan departed this life Monday, Feb. 1, 1999. The family has entrusted Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel in Newport News, VA, to assist with services. He is survived by his wife, Virginia H. Schuler; and brother-in-law, Walter W. Weiss Jr. A funeral service, conducted by the Rev. Poole's Funeral Home | Smithfield VA funeral home and cremation Latest Obituaries Obituaries John Clayton Carter John Clayton Carter, 41, of Harrisonburg, VA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 30, 2023. The family will be at the church one hour prior to services for a visitation with friends. A homegoing celebration will be Saturday, Feb. 6, at 1 p.m. from the Escobrook Baptist Church, Shacklefords, with the pastor, the Rev. Kellam's Grace Andes throws the ball to first during a game at Kempsville High in Virginia Beach last week. Greater Hampton obituaries from the Daily Press and other Virginia obituary sources. 3, trading places in the rankings with Western Branch after beating the Bruins 7-3. Mr. Lanier was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Robertson Lanier. April 11, 2023 Obituaries He was a firefighter for the U.S. Civil Service at Langley Air Force Base for the last 18 years. Woodrow M. Brown Jr., pastor, and the Rev. Grassfield edged Nansemond River 3-2 in a key Southeastern District showdown. Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 6, at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, with the Rev. He received the Meritorious Award from the American Heart Association in 1965 and the Brotherhood Citation from the National Conference of Christians and Jews in 1975. Visit Obituary Will R. Wiggins, Sr. Apr 19, 2023 Donations may be made to the Peninsula Boys' Club or the charity of your choice. She loved camping, hiking, traveling, crafting, and spending time with family and friends including the YaYa's. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Most Recent Obituaries | Shivers Funeral Chapel Final services will be handled by Floyd Funeral Home, Weston, W.Va. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 729 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite 3-C, Newport News, Va. 23606-4217. Share your thoughts and memories of Lawrence, Share your thoughts and memories with family and friends of Lawrence. Arrangements are pending at Weymouth Funeral Home. She was a life master of bridge; member of the Church of the Good Shepard in Richmond; attended Lower United Methodist Church in Hartfield; and was an advocate of birds and wildlife.