Shivers Funeral Chapel

05/20/2026

Sherman Darnell Wells

Sherman Darnell Wells transitioned from this life on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 in Norfolk, Va.

On Friday, May 29, 2026 viewing will take place from 3-6pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11am on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. Interment will follow the service in the church cemetery. Please keep the Wells family in your prayers.

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05/20/2026

Tiwanda Ricks

Tiwanda Ricks transitioned from this life on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 in Richmond, Va.

On Friday, May 29, 2026 viewing will take place from 3-6pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12pm on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at the Chapel. Interment will follow in the Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery, Ivor. Please keep the Ricks Family in your prayers.

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05/20/2026

Frank M Elder

Frank M. Elder transitioned from this life on Tuesday May 19, 2026 in Smithfield, Va.

On Monday, May 25, 2026 viewing will take place from 3-6pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. A Celebration of Life Service will be 12pm on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, Ivor. Interment will follow the service in the church cemetery. Please keep the Elder family in your prayers

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05/18/2026

Doron Lamont Hill

Doron Lamont Hill, 46, entered eternal rest on May , 2026 at his residence. Born on March 4, 1980, Doron was a proud graduate of Menchville High School and honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Following his military service, he worked alongside his father as an autobody repair specialist, where his hard work, craftsmanship, and dedication were admired by many.

Doron was a man who truly enjoyed life. He had a passion for painting and artwork, loved cooking and grilling even building his own grill by hand and enjoyed playing pool and basketball with family and friends. Most of all, he cherished the time spent with his children. A devoted father, his love for his children was visible in everything he did. Known for his unforgettable sense of humor, Doron had a way of making people laugh no matter the situation. He also had a unique nickname for nearly everyone he loved, a special trait that made people feel seen, valued, and connected to him in their own personal way. His presence, laughter, and caring spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alfred and Georgia Joyner, and Paul Hill.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories: his parents, Melvin Joyner and Lois Hill; his grandmother, Joyce Hill; his beloved children, Dorian Hill, Maleek Hill, Keon 'Bruno " Durham, Caleb Hill, and his "dad's girl, " Keaira Hill; siblings, Shequita Conley, Tamika Figgs (Brent), LaShelby Conley (Ebony), Marquell Gunn, Tracey Dickens (Adrian), and Kevin Wiggins; and a host of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Doron also shared a special bond and enduring friendship with his former spouse, Monica Logan Hill.

Though Doron's earthly journey has ended, the love he poured into his family, the laughter he shared, and the memories he created will forever remain in the hearts of those who loved him.

On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, viewing will take place from 3-6pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. At 11 am on Thursday, May 21, 2026, a Celebration of Life will be held at Sandy Mount Baptist Church. The interment will follow the service in Tynes Cemetery, Berry Hil Road, Smithfield, VA 23430 Please keep the Hill family in your thoughts and prayers.

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05/15/2026

Priscilla Thomas

Priscilla Thomas transitioned from this life on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 in Williamsburg, Va. A Graveside Celebration of Life Service will be held 12pm on Wednesday, May 20,2026 in RoseHill Cemetery, 792 E. Edgar Rd. Linden, N.J. Please keep the Thomas family in our prayers.

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05/08/2026

Celebration of Life for Mary A. Williams

05/07/2026

Viola Katherine Roberts Chapman

Viola K. Roberts Chapman, affectionately known as “Kat”, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on May 7,2026, at the age of 75, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 7, 1950 to the late Elnora and Elmo Roberts. As the third child of six, she was the only girl and was spoiled as such. Kat graduated from Westside High School in 1969. She attended Norfolk State University for two years. At an early age, Kat accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior. She was a devoted member at Sandy Mount Baptist Church until her health no longer allowed her. She was involved in multiple ministries throughout her time there. She also founded a community choir, the B.C. Heritage Choir, in honor of her late husband. She was employed by GE, AVON and Isle of Wight County Public School System as a bus aide.

Kat is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bert Chapman, son, Darrell Chapman and brothers, William, Frederick, Daniel and Ronzell Roberts. She leaves to cherish her memory, one brother, Donzell Roberts (Sarah), two sister in laws, Valerie Roberts and Joyce Roberts, her three loving bonus children, Kenneth (Jenine), Dr. Andria Chapman-Taliaferro (Carlos) and Michelle Chapman-Bridges (Al), ten grandchildren, TaKeya (LaTasha), Cariana (Keyon), Darielle, Aniya, Cameron, Quiera, Ciani, Ansolei, Chanara and Elvis, two great-grandchildren Samaiya and Adrianna, two loving and devoted aides/friends, Jackie Hill and Prentis Picott, her beloved pet Chico and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends who will miss her tremendously.

On Wednesday, May 13, 2026 viewing will take place from 3-6pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11am on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Sandy Mount Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Emmanuel Church Cemetery. Please keep the Roberts and Chapman in your prayers.

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04/30/2026

Mary Simmons

The Life of Mary Louise Simmons

Mary Louise Simmons, age of 82, entered God’s kingdom on Monday, April 27, 2026. She was born on June 28, 1943 to the late Mary L. Anderson and Roscoe Anderson Sr. She was the oldest of 8 siblings, 4 girls and 4 boys. She was known as “Eve” to her siblings, but to her grandchildren she was called “Mema” because she did not want to be called “grandma” so that she would not be referenced to as old. To many others, she was known as “Ms. Mary.”

Mary attended Georgia D. Tyler High School in Windsor, VA and graduated Class of 1961. After, she attended Key Business College which aided in securing her first job as a Secretary at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, VA. She furthered her education at Tidewater Community College to pursue a career as a Civil Servant in the Government. Mary became an Accounting Technician for the Naval Ship Engineering Center (NAVSEC), Army Corp. of Engineer, and Homeland Security Coast Guard where she retired after 34 years of service in the government. Afterwards, she went into other business avenues such as a Real Estate Agent with Wain Wright Real Estate. In addition, Mary started her own Travel Agency known as “Empress Anderson’s Travel.” Her ambition led her to side businesses including mortgage financing, selling gold, and being a Tax Accountant where she was known as the “Tax Lady.”

Mary was a woman of love, care, integrity and wisdom. She believed in The God of Heaven & Earth and that Jesus Christ was her Lord & Savior. The Lord blessed Mary with a beautiful and prosperous life where she loved to travel to many islands in the Caribbean, with Bahamas being her favorite, to see God’s clear blue waters. Also, she enjoyed gardening and seeing pretty flowers blooming with their vibrant colors in her yard. Mary was a people-person and loved to help people in any way she could whether it was giving life advice or helping a person with financial burdens. Her helping heart and soul led to her being well-loved by everyone she encountered. Mary would always say “I have a lot of children” due to the love and care she gave to friends and their children along with coworkers and their children. She always believed that in this world “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.”

Preceding her in death was her father, Roscoe Anderson Sr.; mother, Mary D. Anderson; brother, Roscoe Anderson Jr; daughter, Sonya D. Simmons.

Mary leaves to cherish her memories: Daughter, Nina M. Williams of Zuni, VA; Grandchildren; Jessica L. Williams of Portsmouth, VA, Jeremy M. Williams of Centreville, VA, and Isaiah W. Simmons of Suffolk, VA; brothers; Clinton and Bernard Anderson of Chuckatuck, VA, Aldo Antonio Anderson of Texas; sisters; Vivian Carter of Suffolk, VA, Elizabeth Council of Suffolk, VA, and Jewel Gould of Suffolk, VA., and dearest friends.

On Thursday, May 7, 2026, viewing will take place from 3-6pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. At 12pm on Friday, May 8, 2026, a Celebration of Life will also be held at the Chapel. Please keep the Simmons family in your prayers.

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