John "Jack" Francis Terry, Iii
Jun 16, 2013
John "Jack" Francis Terry, III, 61, passed away June 16, 2013. He was born in Hammond, IN the son of Norine Seward Lakin and the late John F. Terry, Jr. He was a United States Navy and Army veteran having served during Vietnam. He currently worked in the Parts Department at Victory Nissan. He was a member of Family Harvest...
Harry Leonard "Slim" Parker
Jun 15, 2013
Harry Leonard "Slim" Parker, 85, of Portsmouth, VA passed away on June 15, 2013. A native of Portsmouth, Virginia, he was predeceased by his parents Herman H. and Alice Davis Parker and a son Blaine Chapellear. Slim was formerly a salesman with Procter and Gamble. He was a WWII U.S. Navy Veteran and a player on the Class of 1947...
Ruth Amanda Schuckman Johanningsmeier
Jun 13, 2013
Ruth Amanda Johanningsmeier, 89, of Suffolk, VA passed away on June 13, 2013. A native of Freelandville, IN, she was the daughter of the late Walter Schuckman and Rosa Hamke Schuckman. She was also predeceased by her husband Alfred Johanningsmeier. Ruth was a member of Oakland Christian United Church of Christ. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Johanningsmeier of...
Jackson Lee Joyner
Jun 9, 2013
The Joyner family celebrates the homecoming of their patriarch, Jackson Lee Joyner. Jack was united with his Savior and Lord on Sunday, June 9 at sunset. Jack was the son of John Thomas Joyner and Mary Louise Fowler Joyner of Isle of Wight County. He was married for 64 years to the love of his life, Bertie Barnes Joyner. Dad...
Shirley Pippins Polson
Jun 5, 2013
Shirley P. Polson,75, passed away June 5, 2013. She was born in Franklin, VA the daughter of the late Martha Gaye Pippins and Roy Thomas Pippins, Sr. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Arthur L. Polson and son, Alan Polson. Shirley is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Pam and David Kinard of Suffolk; daughter-in-law, Beth Polson...
Lisa Christine Moore
Jun 1, 2013
Lisa Christine Moore, 49, of Suffolk, VA passed away on June 1, 2013. A native of Norfolk, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Richard Reitnauer and Lynda Ruth Lara Clay. Lisa was formerly a Homecare Aid with Public Partnership. She enjoyed pogo, bingo, couponing and loved finding treasures at yard sales and thrift stores. She is survived by...
Yvonne Smith Curling
May 31, 2013
Yvonne Smith Curling, 58, of Suffolk, VA passed away May 31, 2013. She was born in Suffolk, VA to Edna Leggett Smith and Gene E. Smith. She worked as a front desk clerk for the Destin Army Rec. Center in Destin, FL. Yvonne is predeceased by her brother, Harvey J. "Jimbo" Smith. In addition to her parents, Yvonne is survived...
Richard Doughty, Jr.
May 28, 2013
Richard Doughty, Jr., age 63, of Suffolk, VA passed away May 28, 2013 at home. He was a lifelong resident of Chuckatuck. He retired after 19 years from General Electric and was currently employed with the City of Norfolk at the Western Branch Pumping Station in Suffolk, VA for 25 years. He was predeceased by his parents, Richard and Laura...
Dorothy Bland Pearce
May 28, 2013
Dorothy Bland Pearce, 98, went to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 28, 2013, surrounded by her family, whom she loved dearly. She is preceded in death by her husband, Willard Riddick Pearce, Sr. She is survived by her son, Willard Riddick Pearce, Jr. and wife, Dorothy of Hobbsville, NC; grandchildren, Rick Pearce and wife, Cheryl, Karen...
Bettie Lucille Dunkley
May 18, 2013
Bettie Lucille Dunkley of Suffolk, Virginia passed away on May 18, 2013 at the age of 91. She was born on May 31, 1921 in Hampden Sydney, Virginia the daughter of the late Bessie Irene Duncan Kernodle and Joseph Morton Kernodle. She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, G. Owen Dunkley and daughter, Shirley Dunkley Whetstone. Lucille was...
Olif Harrell Gay
May 12, 2013
Olif Odell Harrell Gay, 89, of Suffolk, VA passed away on May 12, 2013. A native of Nansemond County, VA, she was the daughter of the late William T. Harrell and Maggie Victoria McClenny Harrell. She was also predeceased by her husband, Floyd Herbert Gay and her daughter, Mamie O. Arrowood. Olif is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: William...
Ernest Carol Weaver
May 9, 2013
Ernest Carol Weaver, 81, passed away May 9, 2013. He was born in Nansemond County, VA the son of the late Mary Jane Boyce Weaver and Joshua M. Weaver. He was predeceased by his sisters, Patty, Alice, Bessie, and Margaret; brothers, Joe Buck, J.N., and Henry. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served his country during the Korean War....
Annie Byrum Bilby
May 6, 2013
Annie Byrum Bilby, 81, passed away May 6, 2013. She was born in North Carolina the daughter of the late William and Nellie Byrum. She retired after 26 years as a clerk for Colonial Stores and was a member of Great Fork Baptist Church. Annie is survived by her husband of 44 years, Phillip C. Bilby; step son, Larry C....
Mary Aldine Cofield Beasley
May 3, 2013
Mary Aldine Cofield Beasley, 86, of Jacksonville, FL died on May 3, 2013. She was born December 10, 1926 in Roxobel, NC to the late James Abner Cofield and Mary Sue Rawls. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, William F. Beasley and by 3 brothers, Royce, David and Carl Cofield. Aldine was a devoted wife,...
Edith Parrish Nixon
May 2, 2013
Edith Parrish Nixon, 83, of Suffolk, VA passed away on May 2, 2013. She was a native of Chowan County, Edenton, NC. She was the daughter of the late Raliegh Parrish and Evie White Parrish. She was also predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Julian P. Nixon; her grandson, Steven W. Good, Jr. and two brothers: Edward Parrish and...
John Andrew Winn
May 2, 2013
John Andrew Winn, 88, a resident of Zuni, Va., for 36 years, died Thursday, May 2, 2013, at his home. John Winn was born in Norfolk on September 16, 1924, to the late Bertie Goodson and Charles James Winn. He attended school in Portsmouth and graduated from Cradock High School. After graduation, Mr. Winn entered the apprentice program at the...
Karen Jane Houston
May 1, 2013
Karen Jane Houston, 65, of Chesapeake, VA passed away May 1, 2013. She was born in Elizabeth City, NC to the late Benjamin F. Hewitt and Zula Mae Hewitt. Karen was an administrator and teacher at Chesapeake Christian Academy. She loved teaching, and taught for over 24 years. She also enjoyed volunteering with the Navy Relief and the Red Cross....
Mary Eure Rollins
May 1, 2013
Mary Eure Rollins, 92, of Corapeake, NC passed away on May 1, 2013. A native of Isle of Wight, VA, she was the daughter of the late William Henry Reynolds and Clara Parker Reynolds. She was also predeceased by her husband of 47 years George W. Rollins; a grandson, "Butch" Taroli; a granddaughter, Jeannie T. Conyers and a great granddaughter,...
Helen Irvin Dowling
Apr 26, 2013
Helen Stuart Irvin Dowling, 92, died April 26, 2013, at Winston-Salem, NC. Born March 2, 1921, in Augusta, GA, she was the daughter of the late Willis Irvin, noted Augusta Architect and Willye Augustus Stuart Irvin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson Thompson Dowling and her sister, Bette Irvin Bassett and her brother Rev. Dr. Willis Irvin,...
Mary Leggett Joyner
Apr 24, 2013
Mary Bradshaw Joyner, 89, passed away April 24, 2013. She was born in Isle of Wight County the daughter of the late Todie and Lizzie Bradshaw. She was predeceased by her husbands, Willie Odey, Braxton Leggett, and Charlie Joyner; daughter, Peggy Vann; son, Thomas Leggett and great grandson, Joseph Edwards. Mary retired from Planters Peanut Company. She was a member...
