Helen Theresa Franz
Jan 4, 2015
Helen Theresa Kaczmarczyk Franz, 94, passed away January 4, 2015. She was born in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of the late Martin and Victoria Kaczmarczyk. She was predeceased by her husband, William Alexander Franz, Jr.; three sisters; five brothers; and son-in-law, Tom Becker. She was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas in Saginaw, MI from 1991-2001 and then later attended...
Barbara Ann Eure
Dec 24, 2014
Barbara Ann Harvell Eure died peacefully in her home in Suffolk, VA on December 24, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Samuel H. Eure, Jr.; son, Dennis R. Eure; daughters and son-in-laws, Debra E. Keel and Bobby, Donna E. Banton and Wayne, and Renée E. Harrell and fiancé Dwight Cooley; sister, Lennie H. Eure; 8 grandchildren;...
William "Dickie" R. Eley, Jr.
Dec 23, 2014
William "Dickie" R. Eley, Jr., 82, departed this life December 23rd, with the smile he had for all. He went peacefully at home with family by his side. He was born in Suffolk, VA to the late William R. Eley, Sr. and Margaret Nelms Eley. William was a veteran in the U.S. Army and served in the National Guard. He...
Patty Ayers Harrington
Dec 23, 2014
Patty Ayers Harrington, 79, passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday morning, December 23rd. Pat was predeceased by her mother, Minnie F Abbott, sister Betty A. Hobbs, and brother Johnny "Monk" Abbott. Pat is survived by her husband of 58 years, Jimmy R. Harrington; son and wife, Jimmy "Robbie" Harrington, Jr. and Teresa; daughter and husband, LeAnne H. Legg and...
Joan Rusen Earley
Dec 19, 2014
Joan R. Earley passed away in Leesburg, Virginia on December 19, 2014 at Inova Lansdown Hospital, VA, following a sudden illness. Joan was born on May 27,1928 in Moundsville, West Virginia to Mary Josephine Knight Rusen and John Rusen. Joan lived in Moundsville West Virginia and then lived with her grandmother Johanna Hickey Knight and Grandfather Patrick Knight in Pittsburgh,...
Leona White Sower
Dec 17, 2014
Leona White Sower, 61, passed away December 17, 2014. She was born in Newport News, VA the daughter of the late Sylvia T. and George T. White, Sr. She was predeceased by her daughter, Angela Kent. She worked as a manager for GNC. Leona is survived by her husband of 31 years, Stephen Matthew Sower; step sons, Stephen Todd Sower...
Patsy Lee Sumner Dooley
Dec 16, 2014
Patsy Lee Sumner Dooley, 79, passed away December 16, 2014. She was born in Beckley, WV the daughter of the late Robert and Laura Sumner. She was predeceased by her husband, Herbert G. Dooley and brother, Michael Sumner. Patsy is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Laura and Bobby Arnold, Pam and Mason Clark; son, Jim Wright; grandchildren, Michelle Chandler...
J. Posie Edwards, Sr.
Dec 16, 2014
J. Posie Edwards, Sr., 89, passed away December 16, 2014. He was born in Salem, VA the son of the late Elmer and Eure Edwards. He was predeceased by his wife, Charlotte E. Edwards. Posie was a United States Army veteran having served during WWII. He later went on to work and retire from Lone Star LaFarge as a salesman....
Albert Eugene Moore
Dec 16, 2014
Albert Eugene Moore, 75, of Suffolk, VA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on December 16, 2014. He was born on September 18, 1939 in Winfall, NC to the late Alton and Ona Moore. He was also predeceased by an infant brother, Alton Ray Moore, Jr. Albert served as a firefighter for over 25 years. He attended...
Ann Mehalko Runyon
Dec 15, 2014
Ann Mehalko Runyon, 86, formerly of Suffolk, VA, passed away peacefully at her home in Albany, GA on December 15, 2014. She was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA on June 21, 1927 to George and Anna Toth Mehalko. She is predeceased in death by her son Thomas I. Runyon (Tommy). Ann Runyon taught at the DePaul Hospital School of Nursing. She...
William P. Evans, Jr.
Dec 14, 2014
William Preston Evans, Jr., 71, passed away December 14, 2014. He was born the oldest of 7 children in Weeksville, NC the son of the late Selma T. and William P. Evans, Sr. He worked as a longshoreman mechanic and was a member of South Mills Church of Christ. William is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joyce Fay...
Michele Huneycutt Acree
Dec 12, 2014
Michele Huneycutt Acree, 38, of Windsor, VA along with her unborn son, Henry Wyatt Acree, went home to be with their Lord and Savior on December 12, 2014. She was born in Suffolk, VA to J. Grant Huneycutt and Betty Charles Huneycutt. She was the Assistant Vice-President of Operations at Securities American, Inc. She was a member of Antioch Church,...
Willie "Billy" Thomas Warren, Iii
Dec 4, 2014
Willie "Billy" Thomas Warren, III, 60, of Smithfield, VA passed away December 4, 2014. He was born in Portsmouth, VA to Willie Thomas Warren, Jr. and the late Virginia Lee Mathews Warren. He worked at the Tidewater Occupational Center for 25 years. He was a member of the Smithfield Church of Christ. In addition to his father Billy is survived...
Mary Frances Goodrich Huskey
Dec 3, 2014
Mary Frances Goodrich Huskey died December 3, 2014. She was predeceased by her parents, Mary Bracey Goodrich and Allie L. Goodrich. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Penny Huskey; son, Jody W. Huskey; son, Rodney L. Huskey and wife Kim, and four grandchildren, Mary Jordan Huskey, Joshua Wertz, Whitney Huskey and Taylor Huskey. She was a graduate of Smithfield...
Alton "Nat" Nathaniel Blanton
Dec 3, 2014
Alton "Nat" Nathaniel Blanton, 67, passed away December 3, 2014. He was born in Heflin, Alabama the son of the late Grady L. and Laura J. Blanton. He was a United States Army veteran having served during the Vietnam era. He later went on to work as a conductor for the Norfolk Southern Railroad and retired after 43 years. He...
William Lee Leggett
Nov 25, 2014
William Lee Leggett, 82, passed away November 25, 2014. He was born in Bertie County, NC the son of the late Harvey J. and Gladys W. Leggett. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army. He retired after 42 years of service from the Golden Peanut Company as the procurement manager. He enjoyed being a member of...
Virl Miles Waterfield
Nov 23, 2014
Smithfield - Virl Miles Cox Waterfield, 94, passed away on 23 November 2014. She was born in Portsmouth, VA on 24 July 1920, the daughter of Reuben Lee and Lulyan Outland Miles. She spent her younger years in Carrsville, VA. Her teaching profession then brought her to Smithfield where she met and married her husband Francis M. Cox and some...
Harry Henry Thiede
Nov 20, 2014
Harry Henry Thiede, 95, of Fredericksburg, VA passed away November 20, 2014. He was born in Richmond Hill, New York the son of the late Sarah Ann Thompson and August Thiede. He was predeceased by his wife, Frances Radcliff Thiede and son Richard Dennis Thiede. He was a retired U.S. Navy Chief and a member of Peace United Methodist Church...
Jason Wade Baker
Nov 14, 2014
On November 14, 2014 our beloved son went home to be with his heavenly Father. Jason Wade Baker, 35, was born December 10, 1978 to Jack and Jeannette Baker. He passed away as a result of a tragic vehicle accident. He was a loving son and loved life and laughter. There was never a dull moment with Jason. He always...
Jean Joel Thrasher
Nov 12, 2014
Jean Joel Thrasher, 60, passed away November 12, 2014. He was born in St. Louis, MO the son of the late Joel Jay Thrasher and Emma Jane Akers Thrasher. He was predeceased by his wife of 35 years, Sherry Marie Burke Thrasher. He worked as the Chief Operations Officer for Community Electric Cooperative. He was a member of the National...
