Margaret Elizabeth "Peg" Cicirelli
Jun 6, 2026
Margaret Elizabeth “Peg” (Coad) Cicirelli, Commander, USCG (ret.), passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, at the age of 82.
A fierce trailblazer, Peg dedicated her life to breaking barriers, serving her country, and lifting up her community. Born on November 25, 1943, in St. Louis, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Margaret Elizabeth (Carr) and John Dennis Coad. She grew up...
Dr. Carol Siemasko Elder Birnbaum
May 8, 2026
Carol gained her angel wings on May 8, 2026 in Marquette, MI. Born 1945 in Suffolk, VA to the late A.D. and LaVelle Herrick Siemasko. She is the widow of Harold (Mike) Birnbaum, and is predeceased by her son, William S. Elder III.
She is survived by her son, Johnathan Bruce Elder; sister, Cynthia S. Ferguson (Phil); nephews, Scott Phillips Ferguson...
Faye Stanley Harrell
Jun 11, 2026
Faye Stanley Harrell, 80, of Suffolk, Virginia, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on June 11, 2026.
Born on November 2, 1945, in a quaint home on Pinner Street in the City of Suffolk, Faye was the daughter of Curtis Edward Stanley and Selma Ree Vann Stanley. She graduated at the top of her class from Suffolk...
Mary Ann Humphries
Jun 7, 2026
Mary Ann Humphries, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, in Franklin, Virginia, at the age of 77. She was born on July 4, 1948, in Charlottesville, VA, to Raymond Columbus Campbell and Frances Caroline Williams Campbell
Mary Ann is survived by her 2 loving daughters, Linda Armstrong and Renee Humphries (known professionally as Renee...
Glenda Bracey Carr
Jun 6, 2026
Glenda Bracey Carr, age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 6, 2026, in Suffolk, Virginia. Born on June 28, 1944, in Windsor, Virginia, she was the cherished daughter of the late Clyde Alfred Bracey and Gladys Grant Bracey.
Glenda was the youngest of thirteen children and a graduate of Windsor High School. She was a longtime devoted member...
Nellie Lassiter Goodwin
Jun 5, 2026
Nellie Goodwin lived a life marked by unwavering faith, selfless devotion to others, and a compassionate heart that touched countless lives. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, nurse, and friend whose legacy of kindness and service will continue through all who knew and loved her.
Nellie was preceded in death by her beloved parents, George Washington Lassiter, Jr. and...
Carlton Edward Matthews
Jun 3, 2026
Carlton Edward Matthews, affectionately known as "Bassman," cast his final line on June 3, 2026, at the age of 85 in Corapeake, NC. Born in the beautiful expanse of Bertie County, NC, on October 23, 1940, Carlton lived a life packed with tales worth telling and fish worth catching.
Bassman spent over 23 years as the lead man mechanic at Lipton...
Thornton Hayes Griffin, Jr.
May 30, 2026
Thornton Hayes Griffin, Jr., affectionately known as Hayes, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, in Windsor, Virginia, at the age of 84. Born on February 5, 1942, in Suffolk to Thornton and Orie Griffin, Hayes lived a life marked by dedication to his family, work, and community.
Hayes began his working life digging and shocking peanuts. He later worked as...
Lillian "Jackie" Jacqueline Kirkpatrick
May 30, 2026
Lillian Jacqueline Kirkpatrick, known to most as Jackie, departed this world peacefully on May 30, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on October 15, 1946, in Williamston, North Carolina, Jackie was raised in Chesapeake, Virginia and settled in Portsmouth, Virginia in 1982.
Jackie was the daughter of James and Josephine Riddick, sister to three predeceased brothers and beloved wife to...
Bessie Mae Greene Turner Stow
May 24, 2026
Bessie Mae Greene Turner Stow, born on July 26, 1943, in Gates County, North Carolina, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ peacefully surrounded by her family on May 24, 2026, in Suffolk, Virginia, at the age of 82.
A graduate of Whaleyville High School Class of 1961, Bessie was a dedicated and hardworking individual who retired...
Alfred Jerome Clark
May 23, 2026
Alfred Jerome "Jerry" Clark, age 69, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 8:45 AM, after a courageous and hard-fought battle with his health. Just as he lived his life, Jerry fought until the very final inning with unwavering commitment, dedication, and heart.
Jerry was born on September 12, 1956, to the late Preston Hobbs Clarke and Oleta Jeanette...
Betty Jane Brittan Crowley
May 22, 2026
Betty Jane Brittan Crowley passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, in Suffolk, Virginia, at the age of 88. Born on January 20, 1938, in Newport News, Virginia, she lived a life full of love, dedication, and service to her family and community.
Betty was the cherished daughter of the late Giles Wilbur Brittan and Carrie Castle Edwards Brittan. She grew...
George Paul Gwaltney
May 22, 2026
George Paul Gwaltney, born on September 25, 1955, in Nansemond County, Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, in Windsor, Virginia, at the age of 70.
Paul was the beloved son of the late George Lafayette "Spunk" Gwaltney III and Martha Valencia Gwaltney; he was also the beloved grandson of the late G.L. Gwaltney Jr, Virginia Mayo Gwaltney, Paul Valencia,...
Jerry Cober Lowe
May 22, 2026
Jerry Cober Lowe, born on February 1, 1949, in Edenton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, in Windsor, Virginia, at the age of 77. He was a devoted family man, a dedicated worker, and a faithful servant to his community and church.Jerry spent his career as an Inside Machinist at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, where he was...
Janet Lynn Poulson
May 22, 2026
Janet Lynn Poulson, a dedicated professional and cherished member of the community, passed away on May 22, 2026, in Richmond, Virginia. Born on August 27, 1961, she graced this world with her presence for 64 years.Janet was state doubles tennis champion and distinguished alumna of Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, graduating with the class of 1979. She pursued higher education with fervor, earning...
Jacqueline Marie Whitley Lassiter
May 21, 2026
Jacqueline Marie Whitley Lassiter, born on November 1, 1949, in Portsmouth, Virginia, peacefully departed this life on May 21, 2026, in Hillsborough, North Carolina, at the age of 76.
Jacqueline was a dedicated cosmetologist who shared her talents with patrons at Magic Touch, where she practiced her craft with care and commitment. Throughout her life, she touched many with her gentle...
Jean Ann Olt Donovan
May 19, 2026
Jean Ann Olt Donovan, 85, passed away May 19, 2026. She was born in Lima, OH, to the late Richard Eugene Olt and Evelyn Grace Amstutz Olt. Jean was predeceased by her husband, Gene D. Donovan, and sister Linda Olt. She was a member of the Northern Neck Bee Club. Jean was an active member of her church and volunteered...
Gary Lewis Jordan
May 17, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Lewis Jordan to be with his Lord and Savior on May 17th, 2026.
Gary was born on April 13th,1945, in Johnston County, NC, to the late Lloyd Marcel Jordan and Lottie Mae Jordan. Gary was raised in Suffolk, VA, and attended Holland High School, where he excelled in sports and singing. He...
Deborah Worrell "Debbie" Dalton
May 14, 2026
Deborah Jean Worrell "Debbie" Dalton, 74, of Carrsville, Virginia passed peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Martha "Tippy" Worrell; brother, Perry Worrell Sr; son, Frank "Frankie" Newsom; and beloved pets, Elliott, Fluffy, Dee Dee, and Jack. She was also predeceased by several members of the "Do Nothing Club", including her...
Janet Marie Crowell Carnello
May 13, 2026
Janet Marie Crowell Carnello, a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, in Suffolk, Virginia, at the age of 87. She was born in Randolph, Massachusetts, on April 21, 1939.
Janet worked as a sales associate for Sears, where she was known for her friendly demeanor and commitment to customer service. Beyond her...
