Sarah Alwood Williams
Mar 28, 2013
Sarah Alwood Williams lost a decade-long battle with lupus on March 28, 2013. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family. Sarah is survived by her husband, Nelson Williams, her sons, Sam (& Toni), David, and Patrick, her and granddaughter, Olivia, all of Raleigh, NC; her parents, Robert and Frances Alwood of Suffolk, VA; her brothers, Jack (& Claudia) Alwood, of...
Darvin William Spivey
Mar 28, 2013
Darvin William Spivey, 87, passed away on March 28, 2013. He was born in Corapeake, NC the son of the late William Lucious Spivey and Minnie Henninger Spivey. He was predeceased by his wife, Maragaret Duck Spivey and sisters, Hazel Raby, Selma Ashley, and Coalar Gray. He retired as a truck driver from VDOT. Darvin is survived by his sisters,...
Clarence Edwards
Mar 28, 2013
Clarence Edwards, 88, of Smithfield, VA passed away March 28, 2013. He was born in Isle of Wight County the son of the late Lafayette Jackson Edwards and Lucy Brown Edwards. He was predeceased by his daughter, Shirley E. Moore. He was a retired farmer and member of Bethany United Methodist Church. Clarence is survived by his wife, Nannie Mae...
Helen Evelyn Lewis Williams
Mar 24, 2013
Helen Williams, of Suffolk, passed away March 24, 2013. She was the daughter of the late James Paul Lewis and Helen Elizabeth Byrd Lewis. She is also predeceased by her husband, N.P. "Pete" Williams, Jr., daughter-in-law, Donna Williams, son-in-law, William R. Wetherington, and grandson, baby boy Wetherington. She and her late husband owned and operated N.P. Williams Plumbing and Electrical...
John "Jack" Ellison, Iii
Mar 22, 2013
John R. "Jack" Ellison, III, 73, of Suffolk, passed away March 22, 2013. He was the son of the late Julianne Butler Ellison and Dr. John Roland Ellison, Jr. Jack was a graduate of Riverside Military Academy and Randolph Macon College. He was a also a veteran of the U.S. Army. Jack retired as Vice President of Suffolk Insurance Corporation....
Lucille W. Judkins
Mar 19, 2013
Lucille W. Judkins, 90, of Suffolk, VA passed away on March 19, 2013. A native of Holland, VA she was the daughter of the late Sam Jim Worrell, Jr. and Mary Jane "Mamie" Holland Worrell. She was also predeceased by her husband of 39 ½ years, Joseph (Ed) Judkins. She was the owner of Lucille's Alterations and a member of...
Benjamin Riddick Copeland, Jr.
Mar 19, 2013
Benjamin Riddick Copeland, Jr., 84, passed away on March 19, 2013. Ben was looking forward to his 85th birthday on March 30th. A native of Nansemond County, VA he was the son of the late Benjamin R. Copeland, Sr. and Annie Virginia Bosselman Copeland. He was predeceased by his wife Marjorie Brinkley Copeland and his brother, Bobby Copeland. Ben retired...
Johnnie Lee Rawls, Jr.
Mar 16, 2013
Johnnie Lee Rawls, Jr., 58, passed away March 16, 2013. He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of the late Dorothy Ann Johnson Rawls and Johnnie Lee Rawls, Sr. Johnnie worked as a Construction Supervisor for BeCo of Chesapeake. He served as a Pack Leader for the Cub Scouts Troop # 37 in Carrsville, VA. He loved to play...
Skylar Ann Davis
Mar 15, 2013
Skylar Ann Davis was born on April 23, 2011 then passed away March 15, 2013. She was born in Suffolk, VA the daughter of Christa Kay Testerman and Chase Eugene Davis, Sr. She was predeceased by her paternal grandfather, Lewell Eugene Davis. She is survived by her maternal great grandparents, Jacqueline and James Testerman; Paternal great grandmother, Mattie Louise Davis...
Barbara Little Jones
Mar 14, 2013
Barbara Little Jones, 66, of Zuni, VA passed away on March 14, 2013. A native of New Bern, NC she was the daughter of the late Spencer M. Little and Mavis Tutton Little. She was also predeceased by her daughter, Donna Gail Jones. Barbara was a caregiver and a member of Black Creek Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school...
Neva Winslow Barrow
Mar 11, 2013
Neva Winslow Barrow, 92, of Suffolk, VA passed away on March 11, 2013. A native of Perquiman's County, NC she was the daughter of the late John Elbert Winslow and Hannah Rountree Winslow. She was also predeceased by her husband Erie F. Barrow. She retired after 35 years as a peanut inspector for the Virginia Department of Agriculture. She is...
Dawn Holcombe Wright
Mar 7, 2013
Dawn Holcombe Wright passed from this life, surrounded by family, at age 85 on March 7, 2013 at Sunrise of Bon Air Assisted Living in Richmond, VA. Dawn was born in Southampton County, VA on March 19, 1927. She was a long-time and faithful member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Smithfield, VA. She is survived by her daughter, Dawn Ann...
Catherine Turner Lilley
Mar 3, 2013
Catherine Turner Lilley, 80, passed away March 3, 2013. She was born in Isle of Wight County the daughter of the late George W. and Emily N. Turner. She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Rufus D. Lilley; and son, Robert D. "Bobby" Lilley. Catherine retired after 34 years as a OB/GYN nurse from Louise Obici Memorial Hospital...
Avis Margaret Loker Gregory
Feb 27, 2013
Avis Margaret Loker Gregory, 90, of Suffolk, VA passed away on February 27, 2013. A native of Harrisonburg, VA she was the daughter of the late Amos Jacob Loker and Olie Taylor Loker. She was also predeceased by her husband, Medford Gregory. Avis was an attendant at Waynesboro's Laundromat in Waynesboro, VA. She is survived by her nieces and nephews:...
Marshall "Junior" Lee Bryant, Jr.
Feb 26, 2013
Marshall Lee "Junior" Bryant, Jr., age 74, passed away February 26, 2013. He was born June 2, 1938 to Marshall Lee Bryant, Sr. and Frances Gay Bryant. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Shirley Parker Bryant; daughters, Jody Blankenship (Jack), Kim B. Opauski, and Tracy B. Vick all of Suffolk; grandchildren, Jason Blankenship (Amanda), Jessica Hunt, Jennifer...
Frank Morris Kelly, Sr.
Feb 24, 2013
Frank Morris Kelly, Sr., 88, of Suffolk, VA passed away February 24, 2013. Frank graduated from Chuckatuck High School in 1941. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired as the Superintendent of the Non-Destructive Testing Division after 43 years of service at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. After retirement, Frank continued his hobby and worked as a repairman for Mike's Train...
Walter Harvey Umphlett, Sr.
Feb 21, 2013
Walter Harvey "Pop Pop" Umphlett, Sr., 90, of Gates County, NC, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2013. He was the son of the late Dewey Buck and Cherry Harrell Umphlett. Walter retired as a superintendent at Tidewater Construction Co. He was a member of the Suffolk Moose Lodge No. 141. Walter is survived by his four sons, W. Harvey Umphlett,...
Sylvia Barnes Bilby
Feb 20, 2013
Sylvia Barnes Bilby, 61, of Suffolk, VA passed away February 20, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Novella H. and Samuel M. Barnes. Sylvia was a Realtor and Broker for over 25 years, most recently with Keller Williams Realty. She was a member of Alexander Baptist Church, the Suffolk Republican Women, and served as a team captain for...
John Edward Simpson
Feb 18, 2013
John Edward Simpson, 67, passed away February 18, 2013. He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of the late Walter and Elizabeth Simpson. John retired as a glass glazer from Innerspace Systems. He was an active gardner, Red Skin lover, Nascar fan, and self proclaimed Neighborhood Watchman on his golf cart. John is survived by his wife of 47...
Peggy Ann Faucett
Feb 18, 2013
Peggy Ann Faucett, 75, walked through Heaven's gates on February 18, 2013. She was born in Suffolk, VA the daughter of the late Bernard and Ruby Powell. She was predeceased by her daughter, Annette Reeves and granddaughter, Susan Reeves. Peggy retired as an insurance agent. She was a devoted lifetime member of Wilroy Baptist Church where she was very active...
