Ms. Verdell Yvonne Richardson Hinnant
Ms. Verdell Yvonne Richardson Hinnant, sun rose on February 15, 1968, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Smithfield, NC by Vertes and Betty Richardson. She entered her eternal rest on October 11th 2025.
Verdell was a class of 86’ graduate of Smithfield Selma Senior High School. She was a three-star athlete, competing in Basketball, Track and Volleyball. She attended Louisburg College where she played basketball (which is where she met the love of her life, Mickey Hinnant), she later received her associate degree at Tiffin University.
Verdell was united in marriage to Matthew "Mickey" Hinnant. They raised two daughters, Lamisha Richardson (DJ) and Vernessa Hinnant (LaQuan), and three boys, Mr. VCR Poker, Pepper and the late Blue.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Richardson, sister Felicia Warren and brother, James Lee Robertson.
She leaves to cherish her memory her siblings, Vivian Willaims (Alan), Vertes Richardson Jr., Michael Richardson, Priscilla Richardson (Waldo), special sister Belinda White (Ronney), special brother (Tony Watson), Treymane, Charles, Christopher, Fredrick, Bobby and Shoreice Richardson. She also leaves behind four grandchildren, Eyonna, Jovanny, Juliana, and Destiny and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. She will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Viewing:
Thursday October 23, 2025, at the Walter Sanders Funeral & Cremation Services Chapel 302 S. Bright Leaf Blvd., Smithfield, NC from 1:00pm until 6:00pm.
Funeral Services:
Friday October 24, 2025, at the Wilson's Mills Baptist Church 652 Swift Creek Rd., Smithfield, NC., @12:30pm. Viewing from 12:00 noon until 12:30pm.
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Family or Deceased Name: Verdell Richardson Hinnant
Your Name: Shannon McPhail
Email: shannonmcphail.sm@gmail.com
Message: My friend and former teammate/rival, you will truly be missed. You made me laugh every time you were in my presence, and I thank you for that. I send my love and condolences to the family.
Date: 3363120227
Family or Deceased Name: Verdell Richardson
Your Name: Evangelist Delphine Neal
Email: nealdelphine@yahoo.com
Message: 🙏🏿My Sincere Prayers & Condolences goes out to the entire family: Another soldier has gained her wings she will truly be missed: Ms. Verdell had/has a Beautiful Smile: for she will always be remember RIP in God's arms:
Date: 10192025
Family or Deceased Name: Verdell Y. Richardson Hinnant
Your Name: Laura Shaw
Email: wahakee.shaw@gmail.com
Message: I have known Verdell since high school when she ran track at SSS and my brother ran track at North Johnston. I thought she was the prettiest girl, and the sweetest person around. I am going to miss seeing her around town. She will be missed. Praying for the family at this sad time.
Date: 10162025
Family or Deceased Name: Verdell Richardson
Your Name: Willette Wiley
Email: wileywillette@gmail.com
Message: My heart goes out to my family on the passing of my first cousin. I have many fun memories of us playing together as kids when we would come down from New York. My mother was Irma Dean was her fathers sister and also my dad Willie Broadie was her mother's cousin so we were double cousins. She will truly be missed.
Willette Michelle and Roosevelt Wiley jr
Family or Deceased Name: Verdell Richardson
Your Name: Anna Mast Booth
Email: dabooth@mindspring.com
Message: So sad to hear this news. I played basketball and volleyball with Verdell. (Also played with,Vivian “Fluff”. Verdell was a great athlete, always smiling and constantly made everyone laugh. She was very fast too! My condolences to the family. Gone too soon
Family or Deceased Name: VERDELL RICHARDSON
Your Name: Sharon Watson
Email: watsonsharon23@yahoo.com
Message: My condolences to the family. My prayers are with each of you during this time, May God give you peace, strength and comfort.
Date: 10-15-2025
Family or Deceased Name: Verdell Richardson Hinnant
Your Name: Antonio Eatmon
Email: eatmonantonio@yahoo.com
Message: Wow classmate u were a shinning star on earth now you are a shining star in the sky . Rest easy my friend you will be missed especially that smile that would brighten up anyone's day. Love you miss you my sister. C/O 86 Big E
Date: 9843444274
Family or Deceased Name: Verdell Richardson Hinnant
Your Name: Linda Scarboro Bailey
Email: ls_bailey@att.net
Message: Praying for the family during this difficult time
Family or Deceased Name: Verdell Hinnant Richardson
Your Name: Stephanie King
Email: stephanieking1014@yahoo.com
Message: My Sincerest Condolences to the family during this time of grieving. Verdell my friend I'm going to miss your smile. You had a beautiful heart and Spirit. Your Top of the Mornings filled a many of my days with happiness and smiles. On your last Live you said you Thank everyone for their kindness, but first and foremost You Thanked the Lord, so I know you are in Heaven with the father. I Love you my friend and you will forever be missed!
Family or Deceased Name: Verdell Richardson
Your Name: Rebecca Mast
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Message: I loved Verdell. I am so sorry! I ran track, played volleyball with her. She also looked after me. She was a light in this world! Love to her family!
Family or Deceased Name: Verdell Richardson Hinnant
Your Name: Arnetta Cooley
Email: nettafaye1965@gmail.com
Message: It's so strange, I just had a conversation with you & Priscilla @ Paula Rowland's funeral. I also had a conversation with you @ Bishop Daniel Williams' funeral. Jesus ! GOD is still in charge. To the Richardson/Hinnant families & friends, my thoughts & prayers are with you all. He has his loving arms wrapped around you. He can wipe ALL of your tears away. Just hold on ! Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. I'm praying that GOD renders comfort, peace & strength during your time of sorrow. 🕊🕊🕊
Family or Deceased Name: Verdell Richardson
Your Name: Kelly P Lampkin
Email: kountrysyde@gmail.com
Message: Please accept condolences from me and mine to you and yours. Trust and Know that Verdell is now with The Ancestors and there is no better place to be. She was a bright source of happiness and loved by all that knew her. We will see her on the other side.
Date: 9107339251
Family or Deceased Name: Verdell Hinnant
Your Name: Aretha Benton Anderson
Email: arethashari@yahoo.com
Message: My condolences to the family. My prayers are with you during this time.
Family or Deceased Name: Verdell Richardson
Your Name: Vernecia Lofton
Email: vernecialofton1970@gmail.com
Message: May God bless you and give you strength and comfort
Family or Deceased Name: Verdell Richardson Hinnant
Your Name: Sis Steff Mo Weather
Email: sylvia.weather@yahoo.com
Message: Our deepest condolences to the entire Richardson family.
Date: 10142025
Family or Deceased Name: Verdell Hinnant
Your Name: Pastor Hattie Lofton
Email: loftons04@yahoo.com
Message: May your FAITH in GOD help HEAL your SORROW. I remember the great fellowship with the Richardson family. Deacon Glenn and Pastor Hattie Lofton
Date: 10-14-2025
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