Newport News- Thomas Russell, 84, husband of Doris E. Russell, departed this life on Saturday, September 9, 2017. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Greater Works Church (formerly St. Timothy Church of Christ), 1711 Madison Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607. Please keep the Russell family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.