Joseph Milton Taylor, Sr.
Oct 7, 2014
Joseph Milton "Doodlebug" Taylor, Sr., 73, died October 7, 2014 at his home in Suffolk, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents Basil and Grace Taylor of Conway, NC and two brothers, Jeffrey Taylor of Pendleton, NC and Basil Melvin Taylor. He was an U.S. Air Force veteran and a member of Western Branch Baptist Church, where he...
Cynthia Duck Parker
Oct 5, 2014
Cynthia Lorraine Duck Parker, 51, passed away October 5, 2014. She was born in Fairbanks, Alaska on February 13, 1963 the daughter of Richard "Dickie" and Connie Ellis Duck. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael Parker; maternal grandparents, Wilson and Edith Ellis; paternal grandparents, Richard and Elsie Duck. She was a member of the Franklin Ladies Auxillary VFW Post...
Beulah M. Johnson
Oct 3, 2014
Beulah M. Johnson, 91, passed away October 3, 2014. She was born in North Wilkesboro, NC the daughter of the late James Thurman Pennix and Ida Belle Groce Pennix. She was predeceased by her husbands, Weeks B. Parker, Jr. and Frederick L. Zimmerman. She was a member of Oakdale Baptist Church in Rocky Mount, NC. Beulah is survived by her...
Virginia Maud Cornell
Sep 30, 2014
Virginia Maud Cornell, 93, passed away September 30, 2014. She was born in Richmond, VA the daughter of the late Bernard Miller and Lennis Burnett Friedman. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph James Cornell, and brother, Bernard Miller. Virginia retired as the shop manager from Eleanor's Town & Country in Springfield, VA. Virginia is survived by her daughters and...
Larry Wayne Shouse
Sep 28, 2014
Larry Wayne Shouse, 66, passed away September 28, 2014. He was born in Searcy, AR the son of the late William R. Shouse and Bernice C. Shouse. He was predeceased by his wife, Judy P. Shouse. Larry was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He worked as a shipfitter for Technico. He loved to play golf and was an avid hockey...
Elva Shaw Reid
Sep 25, 2014
Elva Shaw Reid, 89, passed away September 25, 2014. She was born in Portsmouth, VA the daughter of the late Hazel Holiday Shaw and George Roth Shaw, Sr. She was predeceased by her husband, Herbert Mack Reid and son, Ricky Lee Reid. Elva worked as a machine operator from A.P. Nut Plant and Lipton Tea Company. She was a member...
Donald Elwood Carter, Sr.
Sep 22, 2014
Donald Elwood Carter, 82, died on September 22, 2014 in Suffolk, Va., where he had resided all his life. He is survived by his wife, Edna Earle Carter, and three children: his son, Donald "Donnie" E. Carter, Jr. of Portsmouth; and his daughters, Susan "Beth" E. Carter Brown and her husband, Todd Brown of Virginia Beach; and Kathryn Hope Carter...
James Ray White
Sep 21, 2014
James Ray White, 84, of Suffolk, VA passed away September 21, 2014. He was born in Corapeake, NC to the late Emmitt and Bessie Ward White. He is also predeceased by his wife of 55 years Peggy Ellis White, two sisters and four brothers. James retired from VDOT as a mechanic shop foreman. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. James...
Jonathan David Derrick
Sep 20, 2014
Jonathan David Derrick, 36, of Chesapeake, VA passed away peacefully in his home on September 20, 2014 surrounded by people he loved. He was born in Suffolk, VA to Buddy and Shelby Derrick. He is predeceased by his grandfather, Robert Macioci, and grandparents, Alvin and Laura Derrick. Along with his parents, Jonathan leaves behind a wife of 8 years, Kelli...
Billy Ray Smith, Sr.
Sep 20, 2014
Billy Ray Smith, Sr., 78, of Windsor, VA passed away September 20, 2014. He was born in Clearfield, TN to the late Harry W. and Ethel E. Smith. Ray retired from Newport News Shipbuilding as a nuclear pipefitter. He was a Korean War veteran having served in the U.S. Air Force. Ray was a member of Outreach Worship Center. He...
Evelyn Malene Jones Parker
Sep 11, 2014
Evelyn Malene Jones Parker, 88, beloved Mother and Grandmother peacefully departed this life September 11, 2014. She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Royce Wilson Parker, her siblings, Marvis Jones, Bradford Jones, Iva White, and great grandchild Reid Parker. She is survived by her devoted children Rickey Parker and wife Bettye of Danville, Virginia; Cathy Stancell and husband...
Joseph Nosil, Jr.
Sep 11, 2014
Joseph Nosil, Jr., 79, passed away September 11, 2014. He was born in Chicago, IL the son of Anne H. Nosil and the late Joseph Nosil, Sr. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served during the Korean War. Joseph worked in the Electricooker Division of General Foods Corporation and later retired from there. Some of the greatest joys in...
Justin Allen Carr
Sep 7, 2014
Justin Allen Carr, 27, passed away September 7, 2014. He was born in Suffolk, VA and worked in carwash detailing. He is survived by his mother and father, Les and Darleen VanHoose; grandfather, Lee Carr; girlfriend, Tiffany Brock; son, Tanner Carr; brother, Josh VanHoose; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, September...
Rosa "Rose" Lassiter Parks
Sep 4, 2014
Rosa "Rose" Lassiter Parks, 97, went to be with the Lord on September 4, 2014. She was born in North Carolina the daughter of the late Emlis Tearthur Lassiter and Clyde Smith Lassiter. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years and her son, R. Charles Parks. She was a member of Radiant Life Ministries where she formerly taught...
Susie Mumford Copeland
Sep 4, 2014
Susie Mumford Copeland, 81, passed away September 4, 2014. She was born in Southampton County, VA the daughter of the late Sally M. and David Mumford, Sr. She was predeceased by her husband, Royce G. Copeland, Sr. Susie is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Mary Sue and John Rawls; sons and daughter-in-law, Royce G. Copeland, Jr., Mitchell Staley Copeland...
Jerry Thomas Tharpe
Sep 2, 2014
Jerry Thomas Tharpe, 56, of Windsor, VA passed away September 2, 2014. He was the son of Harvey Thomas Tharpe and the late Mary Barber Tharpe of Charlotte Court House, VA. He worked in concrete construction for B & V Contracting. Including his father, he is survived by his wife of 30 years, Rose Hicks Tharpe; daughter and son-in-law, Brooke...
Melvin Ellis Bradford
Aug 29, 2014
Melvin Ellis Bradford, 86, of Virginia Beach, VA passed away August 29, 2014. He was the son of the late Mary and Chester Bradford. "Brad" retired after 30 years in the Navy as a Communication Specialist. Spending time in Guam, California, Hawaii and Africa. He enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with his family especially in the Outer Banks, N.C....
Jesse Keith Byrd
Aug 22, 2014
Jesse Keith Byrd, 59, passed away August 22, 2014. He was born in Suffolk, VA to the late Jesse Q. and Mary Gold Byrd. He formerly worked for the Norfolk Naval Shipyard as an inside machinist. Jesse is survived by his wife of 33 years, Terry Byrd; daughters and son-in-law, Jessica Byrd and Debra Byrd (Mark Brindle); and granddaughters, Natalie...
Linda Elizabeth Turner Saunders
Aug 21, 2014
Linda Elizabeth Turner Saunders, 71, went to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, after a long battle with dementia/Parkinson's on August 21, 2014. She was born in Nansemond County, VA, the daughter of the late Willie Lee and Lucille Duke Turner. She answered the call of God by owning and operating The Christian Bookstore in Suffolk. Linda was a...
Paula Woods Evans
Aug 12, 2014
Paula Woods Evans, 57, of Suffolk, VA passed away August 12, 2014. She was born in Norfolk, VA to the late William Raymond Woods, Sr. and Marie Old Woods. She is also predeceased by her husband of 27 years, Nacy "Tony" Anthony Evans, Sr. Paula is survived by her sons, Nacy Anthony Evans, Jr. (Kendra) and Derek Parker Evans (Kelly);...
