Obituary Listing

May 4, 2025

Paul Burtron "Cotton" Holland's suffering ended on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at the age of 90 years old.  He was born in Suffolk, VA, the oldest of four children, to the late Paul B. Holland and James and Mabel Holland Wilkins. He is also predeceased by his brother and sister- in- law Hugh and Maureen Holland plus his only...

Apr 30, 2025

Joseph Franklin "Scussy" Cook Sr, 78, passed away April 30, 2025.  He was born in Southampton County, VA to the late Maggie Wells and Robert H. Cook Jr. He is also predeceased by his first wife, Delores Kay Daughtrey Cook; and brothers, Bennie, Thomas, Leonard, and William Cook. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam conflict. He...

Apr 27, 2025

On April 27, 2025, the world lost a truly kind and loving soul with the passing of Avery David Tate, a senior at Lakeland High School. Avery's life was a testament to the power of kindness and love, and his generous heart touched everyone he encountered.

From a young age, Avery had a remarkable ability to make...

Apr 25, 2025

Charles "Jimmy" James Cottle, Jr., aged 60, passed away on April 25, 2025. Born in Suffolk, VA, he was the beloved son of Judith "Judy" Byrd Beck and the late Charles James Cottle, Sr. Many remember Jimmy as the voice they heard when calling Mike Duman's or Barton Ford, as he worked as a telephone operator for both dealerships....

Apr 24, 2025

Ruby Cuthrell Daniels, 91, passed away April 24, 2025.  Ruby was born in Hyde Co., NC.  She was a member of Cypress Chapel Christian Church. Ruby is predeceased by her first husband, Bill John Daniels, Jr.; daughter, Margaret Ann Daniels Nies and brother, Charlie Cuthrell.

Ruby is survived by her husband of 29 years, Michael Kenneth Hilliard...

Apr 22, 2025

Howard "Corky" Stanley King, 63, passed away April 22, 2025.  Corky was born in Portsmouth, VA the son of Stanley Orban King.  He was predeceased by his mother, Patsy Ann Hackler King of Suffolk, VA; grandparents, Ted and Lucille King of Wytheville, VA and James and Annie Hackler of Speedwell, VA.  Corky was the Chief Engineer of the Hilton...

Apr 21, 2025

Thomas James "T.J." Babb, Jr., 41, passed away April 21, 2025.  T.J. was born in Suffolk, VA the son of Judy Ann Brinkley Babb and the late Thomas "Tommy" James Babb, Sr.  He worked as a Grocery Manager at Food Lion.

In addition to his mother, T.J. is survived by daughter, Brooklyn Avery Babb; sister, Jennifer A....

Apr 18, 2025

Lloyd Goodwin White Jr, 87, passed away on April 18, 2025. He was born in Edenton, NC to the late Dorothy Vivian Rogerson Hadnot and Lloyd Goodwin White Sr. He is also predeceased by his sister, Mary C. Ward, and brother, Charles E. White. He was a member of Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church and appreciated greatly all the assistance...

Apr 16, 2025

Leslie Carl Herring Jr., 90, passed away April 16, 2025 with his family by his side.  He was born in Norfolk, VA the son of the late Leslie Carl Herring, Sr. and Audrey Smith Herring.  Carl retired as an Engineer Plant Manager for Newport News Shipbuilding.  He was a member of and loved his Antioch Church family and the...

Apr 16, 2025

Gail Stell Nold, 77, passed away April 16, 2025.  She was born in Norfolk, VA the daughter of the late Captain John Stell and Jackline Stell.  She was predeceased by her daughter, Whitney Nold Bush.  Gail retired after 30 years as a science teacher for Nansemond Suffolk Academy.

Gail is survived by her husband of 57 years,...

Apr 9, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Mother, Ann Lambert (83) on April 9, 2025. Ann passed away at SNGH hospital ICU. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Annegret Elsie Olga Buhr Lambert was born May 1, 1941 to August Otto Buhr and Anna Auguste Lina Bornheber Buhr in Sülze Celle,...

Apr 8, 2025

Linda Lee Farrenkopf Tomlin, 83, went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 8, 2025. She was born in Suffolk, Virginia, the daughter of the late Willard Albert Farrenkopf and Lucy Viola Askew Farrenkopf and was also lovingly raised by her aunt and uncle, Jimmie and John Hearn. She is predeceased by her husband of 58 years, James...

Apr 5, 2025

William Henry "Billy" Holland Sr, 87, passed away on April 5, 2025. He was born in Isle of Wight County, Virginia to the late Molly Pauline Johnson and Otis Bradshaw Holland. He is also predeceased by his wife, Helen Jane Branch Holland; and brother and sister-in-law, Robert "Bobby" Holland (Martha). He formerly worked at Newport News Shipyard,...

Apr 5, 2025

Frances Powell Martin, age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, at Karolwood Gardens assisted living in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Frances was born on March 10 th , 1933 in Sherman, Okeechobee County, Florida; the second of three children born to John Wesley Powell Sr. and Bettie Lee Waring Powell.  She lived...

Mar 31, 2025

Beloved Husband, Father, Pawpaw, and Friend,

Bret Keith Smith, a man known for his easygoing nature, quick wit, and big heart, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. He was 65 years old.

Bret shared 27 wonderful years of marriage with his wife, Deborah Smith, and together they built a life full of laughter, resilience,...

Mar 31, 2025

Sherri Carolyn Edwards, aged 52, passed away on March 31, 2025. Born in Nansemond Co, VA, she was the beloved daughter of Linda Carolyn Lynn Edwards and the late Macon Ray Edwards. She was also predeceased by her brother, Curtis Lee Edwards.

Sherri is survived by her loving family, including her mother, her fiancé Christopher Wray Clark,...

Mar 29, 2025

Joseph Clinton Griffin Jr. (Joe), 81, of Windsor, VA died on Saturday, March 29, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Joe was a farmer, but he also worked as an LP Service Technician for Southern States until his retirement.  He was a lifelong member of Windsor Christian Church, where he was a Deacon for many years. He was...

Mar 27, 2025

It is with heavy hearts, yet with the assurance of eternal life in Christ, that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Mrs. Brenda Marie Ellis, on March 27, 2025, in Orlando, Florida.

Brenda was born in Chester, Pennsylvania and was raised by the late Patrick Gilman and Christine Hopkins Noud. She grew up in Norfolk,...

Mar 26, 2025

Betty Joann [Hinebaugh] Brinegar, 84, went to be with the Lord on March 26, 2025. She was born in Mount Morris, PA in her beloved Grandparent's home. She is predeceased by her "Sweetheart" husband Thomas "Buck" Owen Brinegar of 57 years. The daughter of the late Morris "Jimmy" Francis and Mary Irene [Howard] Hinebaugh and granddaughter to the late...

Mar 25, 2025

Judith (Judy) Kathryn Chalot Schubert died on March 25, 2025, at the age of 76 in Suffolk, Virginia where she had lived for the last 14 years.  She was born in Yonkers, New York on June 13, 1948, to Kathryn Fabian (Flynn) Chalot and John A. Chalot and was raised in Irvington, New York.

After teaching most...