Donnell Gilmore's obituary , Passed away on July 29, 2025 in Carrollton, Virginia

Donnell Gilmore

July 29, 2025

Carrollton, Virginia

Donnell Gilmore's obituary , Passed away on July 29, 2025 in Carrollton, Virginia

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Cooke Bros Funeral Chapel & Crematory - Newport News

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Donnell Gilmore Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Donnell Gilmore of Carrollton, Virginia, who passed away on July 29, 2025. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donnell Gilmore to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Alphonsa Gilmore and Virginia Gilmore; his birth father Raymond Hodge; his mother-in-law Jereline Carney; and his siblings, Joseph Smith, Doris Ann Smith and Roger Smith.

He is survived by: his wife Sandra Gilmore; his children, Donicia Gilmore of Wilmington, NC and Donnell T. Hunt of Carrollton, VA; his birth mother Margaret N. Smith of Gainesville, FL.; his brother James Estes (Arlene); his father-in-law Lonnie Carney Sr.; his siblings-in-law, Lonnie Carney Jr., Annette of Newport News, VA. and James Davis of Newport News, VA.; and his grandchildren, Xzavyer Donnell Gilmore, Warryn Lytel Davis, Terynce Sincere Davis, Kellani Sheryll Evans, Adrianne Elizabeth Hunt, Alicia Nevaeh Hunt and Grayson Blake Strouth. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, godchildren, and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cooke Bros Funeral Chapel & Crematory - Newport News



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1601 27th St, Newport News, VA 23607

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1415 Big Bethel Rd, Hampton, VA 23666

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