All Obituaries

Ms. Mary Elizabeth Hockaday transitioned suddenly Tuesday, August 20, 2019 in Reidsville, NC.   It is the desire of the Hockaday family that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers.   The family of the late Ms. Mary Elizabeth Hockaday has entrusted her final care to the staff at C.C. Carter Funeral Home, Inc.   Service and obituary information will be available soon.

Henry Anne Hopkins was born October 26, 1950. She transitioned peacefully to be with the Lord on August 13, 2019 at the age of 68. Henry Anne was born in San Antonio, Texas. She resided in Newport News, Va. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Smith Green and mother, Endia Green, two brothers, Huey Don Green and Noah Kline. She leaves to mourn, a dedicated husband, James C. Hopkins, three daughters, Cynthia Hopkins-Jones, Lavesa Rena Hopkins, Gloria Ann Hopkins, family, friends,...

Ms. Linda Ann Smith 62, transitioned peacefully Sunday, August 11, 2019 at her home in Hampton, VA. She is survived by her three children; Jerod Smith, Lakeisha Smith and Natasha Daniels. She was predeceased by her parents John and Dorothy Smith and her siblings Geneva Prescott, John Lewis Smith and Pricilla Smith.   A viewing for Ms. Linda Ann Smith will be held from noon until 6:00 p.m. Friday, August 16, 2019 at C.C. Carter Funeral Home, Inc.   Services will be...

  On August 6, 2019, Bessie L. Marks answered her Heavenly Father’s call and passed peacefully, surrounded by loving family and friends.  Bessie was born Sept. 21, 1935 to the late Robert and Mary Knight Pettaway in Tarboro, NC.  She was a graduate of the 1953 class of Carver High School.     She was united in holy matrimony to Willie Marks Jr on Nov.13 1954 and 5 Childern were birthed:  Sharon (Izell) Davis, Rhonda (Kim) Gainey, Anthony Marks, Debra...

  Joe Louise Keesee was born on April 6, 1940 to late Mary Keesee in Reidscille, NC. He answered the Master's call on Aug. 6, 2019. Joe worked at Ferguson High School for many years. He was well liked by the students and staff there. He was always on the run and willing to lend a helping hand. He was well known in his neighborhood. He loved to ride his bike, and rode it everywhere he wanted to go. He was a humble man with a big heart. He enjoyed fishing, dancing and the...

Mrs. Cecelia Davis transitioned peacefully Monday, August 5, 2019 at her home in Newport News, VA.   A viewing for Mrs. Cecelia Davis will be held from noon until 6:00 p.m Thursday, August 15, 2019 at C.C. Carter Funeral Home, Inc.   Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 16, 2019 at the Church of Jesus 630 Anderson Lane Hampton, VA.   Interment will follow at Albert G. Horton Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk Virginia.   It is the desire of...

Mr. Johnie “J.T.” Thompson from Kershaw, South Carolina entered into eternal glory on Saturday, August 3, 2019. J.T. was born November 4, 1934 to the late Allen and Jannie Trapp. In 1960 he married the love of his life the late Rev. Ida D. Thompson.  After completing high school, J.T. entered into the United States Army from 1952 until 1957. After serving his country for five dedicated years, J.T. became a Certified Brick Mason until the age of 72. J.T. was preceded...

Ms. Doris Denise Smallwood was born on March 6, 1970 in Newport News, Virginia. She was called to be with the Lord on Saturday August 3, 2019. Doris D. Smallwood graduated from Hayfield High School in Alexandria, Virginia. She attended University of Phoenix enrolled in Business Management courses and worked many years as a Human Resource Supervisor at Home Depot in Alexandria, Virginia. Whether you knew her as Doris, Niecy, Aunt Niecy or Ms. Smallwood, you knew you could always count...

Mr. Jerome Dove transitioned peacefully Friday, August 2, 2019 at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, VA.   A viewing will be held from noon until 6:00 p.m. Monday, August 12, 2019 at C.C. Carter Funeral Home, Inc.   Services for Mr. Jerome Dove will be held noon Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at New Hope Baptist Church, 1415 Big Bethel Road, Hampton Virginia by Dr. Christopher C. Carter, Sr.   Interment will follow at Hampton Memorial Gardens.   It is...

Mrs. Doris Marie Branch of Hampton, VA answered the Master's call peacefully on August 2, 2019. She was born in Franklinton County, NC on Febuary 1, 1953 to the late James O. Gales and Betty G. Holmes. She received her education with the Hampton School System and Thomas Nelson Community College. Doris was affilitated with and Mother of Living Word Outreach Ministry of Winton, NC and Attendee of Bethel Temple Church in Hampton, VA.   Doris, a GOD fearing, virtuous,...