DIANA MCFARLAND, Author at Smithfield Times

Obituaries

Terry Holmes

Terry Holmes, 59, of Smithfield passed away on March 28. A visitation was held from 4–6 p.m. on Friday, April 3, at Chapman-JT Fisher Funeral ... Read more

by DIANA MCFARLAND, Thursday, April 2, 2020 8:08 pm

Obituaries

Dessie Mae Stallings

CUMBERLAND, MD — Dessie Mae Stallings, 92, of Cumberland, Md., passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at her son’s home in Smithfield. Born Nov. 25, ... Read more

by DIANA MCFARLAND, Thursday, April 2, 2020 3:31 pm

COVID-19

First COVID-19 death in Western Tidewater area

Third case reported in Isle of Wight By Tracy Agnew Staff writer The Western Tidewater Health District is reporting its first death related to COVID-19 ... Read more

by DIANA MCFARLAND, Saturday, March 28, 2020 5:10 pm

COVID-19

Governor calls for federalized testing sites

By Diana McFarland Editor While urging Virginians to stay home, wash their hands and practice social distancing, Gov. Ralph Northam, along with the leaders of ... Read more

by DIANA MCFARLAND, Friday, March 27, 2020 6:53 pm

COVID-19

Business assistance available

The Hampton Roads Workforce Council has received “Rapid Response” funding from the Governor to assist employers striving to remain open during this emergency.  Individual funding ... Read more

by DIANA MCFARLAND, Friday, March 27, 2020 3:45 pm

COVID-19

Thursday’s COVID-19 count

The number of COVID-19 cases in Virginia has risen to 460, according to Thursday’s update from the Virginia Department of Health. That’s a 17-percent increase ... Read more

by DIANA MCFARLAND, Thursday, March 26, 2020 6:11 pm

News

State leaders praise national stimulus package

By Tracy Agnew Staff writer Virginia state leaders praised the stimulus package agreed to by Congress overnight during Gov. Ralph Northam’s Wednesday afternoon press conference. ... Read more

by DIANA MCFARLAND, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 7:51 pm

COVID-19

COVID-19 update

Virginia saw an almost 35-percent increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases from Tuesday to Wednesday. There are now 391 reported cases, up from 290 Tuesday. Northern ... Read more

by DIANA MCFARLAND, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 5:59 pm

Obituaries

Charles Edward England

Charles Edward England, 85, of Smithfield, passed away on March 21, 2020. He was born in Lee County, the son of the late Grace and ... Read more

by DIANA MCFARLAND, Tuesday, March 24, 2020 8:01 pm

Obituaries

Robertha C. Edwards

Robertha C. Edwards transitioned from this life on Saturday March 21 2020. A graveside service will be held  Saturday March 28, noon, at First Gravel ... Read more

by DIANA MCFARLAND, Monday, March 23, 2020 8:00 pm

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