Obituary Listing

Dec 26, 2024

Gail Fritsch Wilkinson, 87, passed away December 26, 2024.  She was born in Portsmouth, VA the daughter of the late Leo Charles and Thelma Lassiter Fritsch.  Gail was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, George Thomas Wilkinson and sister, Jackie Robertson.

Gail is survived by her daughters, Vickie l. Wilkinson (Thomas Fletcher), Bonni S. Wilkinson; son,...

Dec 26, 2024

Dr. Arthur Paul "Art" Ricciardi, born on December 16, 1949, in Bronx, New York, passed on to glory peacefully of natural causes in his home in Suffolk, Virginia on December 26, 2024.

Art is survived by his beloved wife and best friend, Rosemarie Ricciardi; daughter, Stephanie Oliver (Louis), and her children, Gabriel Oliver (Meagan), Josephine, Liberty, and...

Dec 25, 2024

Karen DeAnne Savage Nicoll, 61, passed away December 25, 2024.  Karen was born in Ridgecrest, CA the daughter of the late Woodie Franklin and Mildred Imogene Woodall Savage.  She was predeceased by her sister, Teresa S. Kindschi.  Karen was a member of Boron Bible Church.

Karen is survived by her husband of 33 years, David Alan Nicoll;...

Dec 24, 2024

Mathew Wayne Ramage, 56, passed away peacefully a Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, KY on December 24, 2024 with his wife and daughter at his side.  He was a resident of Suffolk, VA for 20 years.  He was battling cancer for a year and a half.

Matthew graduated from Lone Oak High School. ...

Dec 24, 2024

Edwin Hatten Winkers III, 80, passed away December 24, 2024.  Edwin was born in Williamsport, PA the son of the late Edwin Hatten Winkers, Jr. and Dorothy Carol Jones Winkers.  He was predeceased by son, Edwin Hatten Winkers IV and sister, Audrey Matthews.  Edwin was a retired elevator service Tech with General Elevator.  He was a U.S. Air Force...

Dec 23, 2024

Michael Eugene Frierdich, a proud Vietnam War veteran and dedicated Navy corpsman, passed away peacefully at home, December 23, 2024. He was the son of the late Eugene and Alice Frierdich. Born with a heart for service, Michael was part of the first graduating class of the Louise Obici Memorial Nursing School to accept men in 1975, helping to...

Dec 14, 2024

Lelande "Lea" Ames Blake, died surrounded by her spouse and best friend of 45 years, Joyce L. Williams and her four legged children, Winnie and Jilly Bean in their home in Suffolk, Va. on 12-14-2024.  "lvj-lvl"

Lea was born in Port Chester NY and was the daughter of the late Evelyn Ames Johnson and Harold Ames Sr....

Dec 14, 2024

James Allen Wilkins, 80, passed away December 14, 2024.  He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of the late Will Dennis Wilkins and Mary Elizabeth Brinkley Wilkins.  Allen was predeceased by his siblings, Peggy Wilkins, Joe Wilkins, and Dot Savage.  He attended Southside Baptist Church.  Allen was an Army National Guard Veteran.

Allen is survived by...

Dec 13, 2024

Jacqueline Elaine Sharpe nee Cheeks, Retired Navy Nurse Corps Captain, was born on July 7, 1949 and passed away peacefully at her home on December 13, 2024. She was born in Spartanburg, SC and was the daughter of the late Harold S. Cheeks and Willie Lee Jones.  She was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Dr. Isiah R....

Dec 11, 2024

Joe Floyd Long, 54, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home on December 11, 2024.  He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of Ann Long and the late Floyd J. Long.  He was predeceased by his brother, Ricky Lee Bryant.  Joe worked as a self-employed contractor.

In addition to his mother, Joe is survived by...

Dec 5, 2024

Elsie Mae Baines Brinkley passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024 after many years of battling cancer. The daughter of the late Edward L. Baines and Minnie Baines Robertson, she lived her entire life in Suffolk, Virginia. Elsie was a graduate of Suffolk High School, class of 1958. A year later she married the love of her life, J....

Dec 5, 2024

Mildred Nelms Jackson, 94, passed away December 5, 2024.  She was born in Sedley, VA the daughter of the late Howard Presley Nelms and Virginia Jones Nelms.  She was predeceased by her husband of 32 years, Fred C. Jackson and sister, Ethel S. Bush.  Mildred was a longtime member of Bethlehem Christian Church where she was also a founder...

Dec 3, 2024

Milford Thomas Cobb passed away December 3, 2024.  He was born in Merry Hill, NC the son of the late Norman Henderson and Bernice Mizelle Cobb.  Milford was predeceased by his siblings,  and his grandson, Mitchel Lilley.  He was a member of Wilroy Baptist Church and the Hardee's Coffee Club. Milford was a US Army veteran.

Milford...

Dec 3, 2024

William James ("Jim") Clark of Windsor, VA left us on December 3, 2024. Jim was born in Wytheville, Virginia on December 12, 1958. For over 30 years, Jim owned and operated as a sole proprietor Jim's Distributing, which was a food, snack, and candy company serving the Tidewater and Hampton Roads region. Jim will be remembered for many reasons....

Nov 30, 2024

Amber Leigh Shildt, 42, passed away on November 30, 2024. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia to Anne and Lloyd Shildt. She is predeceased by her sister, Emily Dorothy Shildt. She worked in restaurants and did many different jobs, to become very knowledgeable of the industry. She leaves us from a broken heart and spirit. But Amber will be...

Nov 26, 2024

It is with great sadness and much love that we announce the passing of James Pierpont Morgan III, of Suffolk, Virginia on November 26, 2024, at the age of 59.  He was born in Winston Salem, North Carolina and spent most of his adult life in High Point, North Carolina.

James will be missed and lovingly remembered...

Nov 25, 2024

Harry James Allen, 77, passed away November 25, 2024.  He was born in Matewan, WV the son of the late Harry Allen, Jr. and Virginia Simpkins Allen.  He was predeceased by his brother, Kash Allen.  Harry retired after 43 years from Traffic Engineering at the Virginia Department of Transportation.  He was a former member of Compassion Church.  Harry was...

Nov 25, 2024

There is a void in our home which can only be filled with the love, breath, and compassion of our heavenly Father.

On Monday, November 25, 2024, Larry A. Dennis, loving husband and father, entered into eternal rest at the golden age of 68.

The only son of Walter and Annie Mae Dennis, Larry was...

Nov 25, 2024

Elaine Strickland Carter, 74, passed away November 25, 2024.  She was born in Tarboro, NC the daughter of the late Ralph Brown Strickland, Sr. and Irene Scott Strickland.  She was predeceased by her son, Jeffrey Morse; and sister, Vickie Belch.  After high school, Elaine worked for 11 years at Chesapeake Auto Supply in Norfolk, VA.  She later went on...

Nov 21, 2024

Thomas Earl Lewis, 85, passed away November 21, 2024.  He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of the late John Lewis and Savannah Harrell Lewis.  He was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Anna Holland Lewis; and his siblings, Gladys Saunders and John Marvin Lewis.  Thomas was a United States Army veteran.  He later went on to...