All Obituaries

Gene Edward Cooke Sr. was born May 6, 1951. He transitioned from labor to reward on Saturday, April 6, 2024. The funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2024 at the First United Baptist Church, Gloucester. The interment will be in the Zion Poplars Baptist Church Cemetery, Gloucester. The viewing will be one hour prior to the service.

Shirley Mae Hodges Custalow was born January 12, 1956. She traded her cross for a crown on Friday, April 5, 2024. The funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the funeral home. The interment will be in Union Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery, Cologne. The viewing will be two hours prior to the service.

On March 28, 2024 at approximately 1:15 p.m., Donald Christopher McGee Smith Sr. passed away at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. He was 98 years old. 'Don" was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia to the late James and Grace Smith. He grew up in Mathews. Virginia. Once married, he moved his family to Springfield, Massachusetts. He leaves behind two sons, Donald Christopher McGee Smith Jr. (Gwendolyn)  and Michael James Smith (Sybil); two daughters, Cheryl...

On March 11, 2024, this amazing man was called home. Those that knew Dashawn knew he was the most selfless, kindhearted, genuine person they could ever have met. He left behind an everlasting impact on everyone, a lot of love and a family trying to figure it out. The viewing will be held 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Trinity Baptist Church 209 E. Rose Garden Road, West Point. Interment in the church cemetery. The...

Carolyn Jean Brooks departed this life on Friday, March 8, 2024 in Richmond, Virginia surrounded by family. She was 75 years old and lived a life rich in moments that touched the hearts of everyone she encountered. Born on September 17, 1948, in West Point, Virginia, to the late James R. Johnson and Florence B. Johnson, she was the fourth of five siblings. Jean grew from a spirited child into a caring adult whose life was a testament to the values instilled in her at an early age. As a...

George (Henry) Cooke Sr. was the second child born of the martial union of Amos Cooke and Lucille Kemp Cooke. He departed this life on Sunday, March 3, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his parents as well as siblings: Ollie Coleman, Maryann Curtis, Shirley Banks and John Kemp. George leaves to mourn his children George Jr., Alysia Valentine (Anthony); sister, Mary Catherine Lemon; brother, Thomas Cooke (Shirley); sister, Brenda; grandchildren, Spencer Young;  Serina Hart,...

Anthony Demoris Billups departed this Earth peacefully at his home on February 21, 2024. His life began on October 28, 1961. He was a proud graduate of King and Queen Central High School. Anthony was a devoted Dallas Cowboys fan and a faithful NASCAR watcher. He worked at the Virginia Logging Company in West Point for over 20 years. He was quiet and passionate. And, he loved outdoors; especially on his riding lawnmower. Anthony could be found listening to music and dancing to his favorite...

Sarah Elizabeth Jordan Ward was born February 5, 1936. She transitioned from labor to reward on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. The funeral service will be 12:00 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Antioch Baptist Church, Saluda. The interment will be in Windsor Gardens, Dutton. The viewing will be one hour prior to the service.

Flora Ann Jackson was born November 12, 1949. She departed this life on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. The funeral service will be 12:00 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2024 at New Mount Zion Baptist Church 11127 Woods Cross Road, Gloucester. Interment in the church cemetery. The viewing will 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 29, 2024 at the funeral home.

Quinton Derek Fields was born February 3, 1966. He departed this life on Saturday, February 17, 2024. The viewing will be 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Friday, February 23, 2024 at the funeral home. The funeral service will be 12:00 p.m. Saturday, February 24, 2024 at New Mount Zion Baptist Church 11127 Woods Cross Road, Gloucester. Interment in the church cemetery.