All Obituaries

Mr. William "Frankie" Allen went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 28, 2023. A Graveside service will be held 2:00PM at Mt. Ray Cemetery, Surry Va. Friday, February 3, 2022. Viewing will be Thursday February 2, 2023 from 5:00-7:00PM at Poole’s Funeral Home. Please keep the Allen Family in your thoughts and prayers.

James Roberts Jr. departed this life January 18, 2023. A Celebration of Life service will be held 12 Noon,  Saturday, January 28, 2023 at True Gospel Ministries 1401 E. Washington St, Suffolk Va. 23434. Viewing will be from 4-7pm Friday, January 27, 2023 at Poole’s Funeral Home. Interment will be in Carver Memorial 2320 E. Washington St. Suffolk Va. 23434. Please keep the Roberts family in your thoughts and prayers.

Jadhias Jesiah Allen, 4 months departed this life Saturday, December, 31 2022. He is the beloved son of Kimberly Walker and Thurman Allen Jr. Services will be private. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.

Darrell Bowden departed this life Sunday, December 18, 2022 in Richmond Va. Celebration of Life service will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, 5738 Colonial Trail East Surry, Va. Viewing will be from 4-7:00 PM Monday December 26, 2022 at Poole’s Funeral Home and one hour prior to service. Interment will be at Macedonia AME Church 12190 Smith Neck Road, Carrollton Va. Please keep the Bowden family in your thoughts and prayers.

Maxine Lane Denson passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Mary Immaculate Hospital.  Viewing will be Friday,  December 16, 2022 at Poole’s Funeral Home from 6:00-8:00 pmA Celebration of Life will be held on December 17, 2022 at 12:00 pm at Faith Baptist Church, Waverly VA.Intermittent will be in Mt Nebo Baptist Church Cemetery.

Karen Sabrina Hardy Newby passed Friday, December 2, 2022 peacefully at her residence. A Celebration of Life will be held 6:00 PM Friday, December 9, 2022 at United House of Prayer 1812 Ivy Ave Newport News Va. View will be from 4:00 -6:00 PM & Homegoing Service  will be at 1:00PM Sunday December 11, 2022 Mt. Nebo Baptist Church 5738 Colonial Trail East Surry Va. 23883 , viewing 1 hour prior to the service. Please  keep our family and staff in your thoughts and prayers.

Alexus Wooden Briggs departed this life November 27, 2022.A service celebrating her life will be held 12:00 Noon Monday, December 5, 2022 at Mt Nebo Baptist Church 5738 Colonial Trail East Surry, Va. 23883. Dr. Daniel Baltimore, officiating.Please keep the Briggs Famiy in your prayers.

On November 27, 2022, Valarie (Blount) McElroy was suddenly taken from this side and received into the hands of her heavenly father into eternal rest. Valarie was born in Manhattan, NY on September 15, 1964.  Valarie later moved to Virginia with her family and attended the Virginia State School for the Deaf and Blind in Hampton, VA. One thing about Valarie is she never let her “disability” prevent her from living life. Valarie would light up any room that she entered. Her...

Deacon Rufus Edward Saunders of Elberon Virginia departed this life November 15, 2022 peacefully at his residence. Celebration of Life service will be 11:30 AM. November 22, 2022 at Rising Star Apostolic Church, Spring Grove, Va. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Viewing and visitation 5-7 PM Monday, November 21, 2022 at Poole’s Funeral Home. Please keep the Saunders family in your prayers .www.poolesfuneralhome.com

Mr. Melvin Smith died November 6, 2022 in Yonkers, New York .A service celebrating his life will be held 12:00 Noon Friday, November 18, 2022 at Mt Nebo Baptist Church 5738 Colonial Trail East Surry, Va. 23883. Dr. Daniel Baltimore, officiating.  Interment will be in Mt. Nebo Baptist Church Cemetery. Viewing one hour prior to the service Friday.Please keep Smith Famiy in your prayers.