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Wilma Jean Stephenson

Wilma Jean Stephenson

Feb 24, 2015

Wilma Jean Stephenson, 76, of Suffolk, VA passed away February 24, 2015. She was born in Isle of Wight County, VA to the late Samuel and Martha Stringfield Jones. She is also predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Thomas E. Stephenson. Wilma is survived by her daughter, Barbara Stephenson Kiger and husband, Randy; sons, Thomas "Tommy" E. Stephenson, Jr....

Michael Crowe Huffman

Michael Crowe Huffman

Feb 21, 2015

Michael Crowe Huffman, 50, passed away February 21, 2015. He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of the late Crowe and Darlene Huffman. He worked as the Assistant Superintendent at Kiln Creek Home Owners Association. Michael is survived by his wife, Robin Brinkley Huffman; daughter, April Michelle Huffman; and son, Michael Lane Huffman. He was predeceased by his sister,...

Billy Eugene Pinson

Billy Eugene Pinson

Feb 21, 2015

Billy Eugene Pinson, 82, passed away February 21, 2015. He was born in Bemis, TN the son of the late Lester and Lillian Pinson. He was a United States Navy veteran having served during the Korean War. He later went on to retire from GE as a Field Engineer. Billy is survived by his wife of 61 years, Minn Pinson;...

Doris Jean Hicks

Doris Jean Hicks

Feb 20, 2015

Doris Jean Hicks, 77, passed away February 20, 2015. She was born in Lunenburg Co., VA the daughter of the late Geneva T. and Earnest B. Dix, Sr. She was predeceased by her brother, June Dix. Doris was a member of Ontario Christian Church. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Raymond L. Hicks; daughter, Rose Hicks Tharpe;...

Edward Lee Parker

Edward Lee Parker

Feb 19, 2015

Edward Lee Parker, 78, passed away February 19, 2015. He was born in North Carolina the son of the late Eldridge and Lelia Parker. He was predeceased by his wife, Shirley Parker; and daughter, Judith. Edward was a United States Army veteran having served during Vietnam and retiring after 22 years of service. He later went on to work as...

Charles Abraham Levy

Charles Abraham Levy

Feb 13, 2015

Charles Abraham Levy, 73, of Suffolk, VA passed away February 13, 2015. He was born in Norwalk , CT to the late Mary and Abraham Levy. He is also predeceased by his son, Christopher Bachman. Charles was a U.S. Army veteran having served in Vietnam. He worked for over 10 years in Environmental Services at Sentara Obici Hospital. Charles is...

June Sutherland Garrison

June Sutherland Garrison

Feb 8, 2015

June Sutherland Garrison, 57, passed away February 8, 2015. She was born in Norfolk, VA the daughter of the late John W. and Patricia B. Sutherland. She was predeceased by her sister, Julia Perkinson. June had 27 years of service at BASF. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church and the Adult 5 Sunday School Class. June is survived...

Charlie Mccoy Simpson

Charlie Mccoy Simpson

Feb 7, 2015

Charlie McCoy Simpson, Jr., 65, passed away February 7, 2015. He was born in Gates County, NC the son of the late Mable Crawford Simpson and Charlie McCoy Simpson, Sr. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army National Guard during Vietnam. He was a member of Holy Neck Christian Church. McCoy is survived by his wife of...

Nancy Melton Miller

Nancy Melton Miller

Feb 7, 2015

Nancy Melton Miller, 83, passed away February 7, 2015. She was born in Greensboro, NC the daughter of the late Clarence B. and Anna Belle R. Melton. She was a licensed clinical social worker and was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Nancy is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Nancy M. Cocco and Armand F. Cocco, Jr.;...

Virginia "Nonnie" "Ginny" Vanhorn Hall

Virginia "Nonnie" "Ginny" Vanhorn Hall

Feb 5, 2015

Virginia "Nonnie" "Ginny" Vanhorn Hall, 91, passed away February 5, 2015. She was born in Louisa, KY the daughter of the late Brigham and Georgia Vanhorn. She was predeceased by her husband, Hoover L. Hall. Virginia is survived by her daughters, Judy Foreman and Ginny Bridgers; son, Larry Hall; 13 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; and two sisters. A private memorial...

Marie Lucille Prickett

Marie Lucille Prickett

Jan 26, 2015

Marie Lucille Prickett, 99, passed away January 26, 2015. Marie was the daughter of the late Roland George Gavas and Shandrina Alexandria Mendonca. She was predeceased by her husband Stanley Rowen Prickett. Marie retired from Dewitt's State Hospital in Auburn,CA as a Registered Nurse. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Suffolk. Marie is survived by her daughter,...

Billy Blanchard Chapman

Billy Blanchard Chapman

Jan 25, 2015

Billy Blanchard Chapman, 89, passed away January 25, 2015. He was a United States Navy veteran having served as a pilot during WWII. Bill graduated with his bachelor's degree from Iowa State in 1952. He later went on to become a partner in Wehrman, Chapman Associates, Urban Planning and Consulting firm in Minneapolis, MN. Bill is survived by his wife...

Dean Gordon Kraemer

Dean Gordon Kraemer

Jan 15, 2015

Dean Gordon Kraemer, 67, of Smithfield, VA passed away January 15, 2015. He was born in Oakland, Nebraska to the late Alvin and Vivian Kraemer. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Dean was the previous owner of Smithfield Lawn Service. He was an avid fisherman and boater, and loved the water and sports. Dean is survived by his wife of...

Betty Hayes Ellison

Betty Hayes Ellison

Jan 13, 2015

Elizabeth H. "Betty" Ellison, 76, of Suffolk, passed away January 13, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Brown Hayes and Oscar Lee Hayes. Betty was a graduate of Suffolk High School and Sullins College. She was a member of Main St. United Methodist Church, The Bridge Club and a past member of the Nansemond River Garden Club...

Glenna Thomas Robinson

Glenna Thomas Robinson

Jan 10, 2015

Glenna Thomas Robinson, 82, passed away January 10, 2015. She was born in Leakesville, NC the daughter of the late James Oscar Thomas and Margaret Hylton Thomas. She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Wallace Burton Robinson; three sisters; and two brothers. Glenna retired as a school teacher from the City of Chesapeake. She was a member of...

George Thomas Wilkinson

George Thomas Wilkinson

Jan 9, 2015

George Tommy Wilkinson, 83, of Suffolk, passed away Friday, January 9, 2015 surrounded by his family and constant companions Kozzee and Roni. George was born on December 13, 1931 in Portsmouth to the late George G. and Loretta V. Wilkinson. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He retired from the U.S. Government at NNSY and Supshipjax with 37 years of...

Verna Bertha Grunow

Verna Bertha Grunow

Jan 8, 2015

Services will be held at a later date.

Robert "Bobby" Arnold Bell

Robert "Bobby" Arnold Bell

Jan 8, 2015

Robert "Bobby" Arnold Bell, 75, passed away January 8, 2015. Bobby was the son of the late Robert Alonzo Bell and Marie Epps Brown. He was predeceased by a brother, Gary Bell. Bobby was a US Navy, National Guard and Army Reserve Veteran. He is survived by his spouse of 54 years, Patricia Bell; daughter, Tina Wrenn (William); sons, Danny...

Dorothy Williams Branton

Dorothy Williams Branton

Jan 7, 2015

Services are pending at this time.

Lucille Delbridge Ogburn

Lucille Delbridge Ogburn

Jan 6, 2015

Lucille Ogburn, 75, completed her life journey and returned home to be with the Lord on January 6, 2015. A native of Emporia, Lucille was a lifelong resident of Suffolk, where she retired from Suffolk Public Schools as a dedicated Bus Driver of 47 years. She enjoyed keeping her hands busy through knitting, crocheting, and sewing; however her favorite pastimes...

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