All Obituaries

Cynthia Loftin, lovingly known to family and friends as “Baby,” passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, at the age of 60. Cynthia was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Loftin; father, Horace Blowe; mother, Vernell Blowe; brother, Horace Blowe, Jr.; sister, Alfreda Hinton. She leaves behind to cherish her memory; sister, Sylvia Ricks (Pete); best friend of 40+yrs, Zelda Wright, brother-in-law, Johnnie Hinton; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who ...

Mr. Herbert Leon Byrd, Jr July 9, 1973-June 27, 2026 Herbert Leon Byrd, Jr. was born on Monday, July 9, 1973 at Obici Hospital Suffolk, Virginia. Junior accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at St. Paul Holiness Church. In his youth he was actively involved in the youth ministry and could always be depended on to participate in church activities, including singing in the youth choir and reading devotions and Scripture. As a young man, Herbert developed a strong work ethic ...

Mr. Clarence Lee Stringfield of Surry, Va. entered eternal rest on Thursday June 25, 2026. Celebration of Life Service will be held 1:30 pm Wednesday July 8, 2026 at Jerusalem Baptist Church 6512 Carsley Rd., Waverly Va. 23890. Viewing will be Tuesday July 7, 2026 from  5:00-7:00pm at the church. Please keep the Stringfield family in your thoughts and prayers.

Ms. Hazel Boykin Gay entered eternal rest on  Wednesday June 3, 2026.  A Graveside Service will be 12:00 noon, Thursday June 11, 2026 at Booker T. Cemetery, Terrapin Swamp Road, Wakefield, Va. www.poolesfuneralhome.com

Mr. Keith Jerome Smith of Suffolk Va. entered eternal rest on Monday May 25, 2026 A Celebration of Life Service will be 12 noon Wednesday, June 24 2026 at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church 5738 Colonial Trail E, Surry, VA 23883.  Please keep the Smith family in your thoughts and prayers.  MM

Mr. Felton Columbus Brown of Carrolton, Virginia entered eternal rest on Saturday, May 23, 2026. A Celebration of Life service will be Friday, June 5, 2026 at 12 noon. Mt. Nebo Baptist Church 5738 Colonial Trail East Surry, Va 23883. Viewing will be 11-12 at the church. Mr. Brown will be laid to rest in Hickory Grove Cemetery, 3893 Colonial Trail East Surry, Va. poolesfuneralhome.com

On May 22, 2026, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, gently called our beloved son, grandson, brother, cousin, and friend, Dashawn L. Jefferson, home to rest. Dashawn was born on September 21, 1981, to the late Bernadette Jefferson. He was lovingly reared by his grandparents, the late Arthur and Violet Jefferson. Dashawn was a devoted member of First Gravel Hill Baptist Church. He worked faithfully as a landscaper alongside Rev. Glenn Lyttle, Jefferson Lawn Care, and Misclear Mason. Known ...

Mrs. Rosetta Clark Jones entered eternal rest on Friday, May 22, 2026. A Celebration of Life Service for will be Saturday, May 30, 2026 11:00 AM at 1st Gravel Hill Baptist Church 5230 Old Stage Highway Smithfield , VA. Viewing will be 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the church. Mrs. Jones will be laid to rest at the church cemetery. Please keep the Jones family in your thoughts and prayers. www.poolesfuneralhome.com

Mr. Gene Orlando Pretlow Jr. of Spring Grove, Va. entered eternal rest on Sunday May 3, 2026. Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held  3:00PM Saturday May 9, 2026 at Poole’s Funeral Home 8721 Colonial Trail E. Smithfield Va. 23530. Please keep the Pretlow family in your thoughts and prayers.  www.poolesfuneralhome.com

Mrs. Mary Florence Holloway of Surry, Va. entered eternal life on Wednesday April 29, 2026. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00AM, Monday May, 11, 2026 Mt. Nebo Baptist Church 5738 Colonial Trail E. Surry, Va. 23883.  Viewing, Sunday May 10, 2026 from 4-6pm at the Poole’s  Funeral Home . Mother Holloway will be laid to rest in Mt. Ray Cemetery, 111 Mount Ray Rd. Surry, Va. 23983.