Diana "Dee" Barlow Hill
Jul 22, 2012
Diana "Dee" Barlow Hill, 74, passed away July 22, 2012. She was born in Norfolk, VA the daughter of the late Charlotte Bishop Barlow and Richard Algernon Barlow. She was predeceased by her former husbands, George T. Shorter and William W. Hill, Sr. She was a 1955 graduate of Maury High School. She would later work and retire after 25...
Lois Imogene Rayfield Napier
Jul 20, 2012
CHESAPEAKE, VA Lois Imogene Napier, affectionately known as MEMANO, passed away peacefully on Friday July 20, 2012, following a very courageous battle with many conditions that she looked head on to for more than four years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, an expectant great grandmother, sister, and friend. She loved and trusted the Lord Jesus Christ with all...
Ruth Foy Horne
Jul 18, 2012
Mrs. Ruth Foy Horne, age 87, of Charlotte went to be with her Savior Wednesday, July 18, 2012. She was born December 15, 1924 in Black Mountain, North Carolina, the daughter of the late James Lafayette Foy and Frances Bender Foy. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of over 40 years, Marion L. Horne. Mrs. Horne was...
Donna Elaine Gautier Williams
Jul 14, 2012
Donna E. Gautier Williams, 48, passed away on July 14, 2012. She was born in Suffolk the daughter of the late Cecil Payne Gautier and Agnes Louise Russell Gautier. She is survived by her husband, Timothy L. Williams; daughter and son-in-law, Stacey M. and Brennan Boyette; sons, Timothy L. Williams, Jr. and his fiancé, Erin Demarest, Cecil Garon Williams; grandchildren,...
Mary Inocencia Gebnar Clements
Jul 8, 2012
Mary Inocencia Gebnar Clements, 33, of Suffolk, VA passed away July 8, 2012. She was born in Livonia, MI to Connie Parra Gebnar and Edward Ludwig Gebnar. She was the loving wife of Dan Clements, Jr., whom she married February 19, 2011. Mary was a 2006 graduate of the University of Detroit Mercy, School of Dentistry and worked as a...
Daniel T. Phelps
Jul 6, 2012
Daniel T. Phelps, 58, passed away July 6, 2012. He was born in Suffolk, VA, the son of Doug I. Phelps and the late Bessie (Stella) Rowell. In addition to working as a sound engineer for many years, he used his talents in cabinetry and wood working. Daniel is survived by wife, Sherry Phelps; daughters, Brooke Phelps, Dara Dunn, Stephanie...
Henry "Jimmie" James Whitley, Jr.
Jul 4, 2012
Henry "Jimmie" James Whitley, Jr.,68, passed away July 4, 2012. He was born in Windsor, VA the son of the late Kathryn Carr Whitley and Henry "Nubby" James Whitley, Sr. He retired as a farmer and was a member of Colosse Baptist Church. He also served on the Board of Directors for Walter's Hunt Club. Jimmie is survived by his...
James Ray Wright
Jul 4, 2012
James Ray Wright, 60, passed away July 4, 2012. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served during Vietnam. He formerly worked as a general contractor for Amark. He is survived by his parents, Mildred O. and Alton L. Wright; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and David Davis; son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Melanie Wright; grandchildren, Ethan, Orlando, Jeremy, and Tate;...
Audrey Clements Selby Parr
Jul 3, 2012
Audrey Clements Selby Parr, 79, passed away July 3, 2012. She was born in Nansemond County, VA the daughter of the late Carrie and Dennis Clements. She was predeceased by her husbands, Horace Hunter Selby and John Drew Parr. Audrey retired as a school teacher from Kings Fork and Mt. Zion Elementary. She was a member of Providence United Methodist...
Roger "Duck" Lee Cook
Jul 1, 2012
Roger "Duck" Lee Cook, 83, of Suffolk, VA passed away on July 1, 2012. He was born in Ivor, VA the son of the late Sweetie Mae Saunders Cook and Robert H. Cook, Sr. He was also predeceased by his wife Rosa Irene Cook and siblings, Linwood Cook, Robert Cook Jr., Edwin Cook, Margaret Venters, Elton, Bobby, and Herman Cook,...
William Arthur Ogburn
Jun 29, 2012
William Arthur Ogburn, 81, passed away on June 29, 2012. A native of Greenville County, VA he was the son of the late Edward Ogburn and Willie Daniel Ogburn. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Korea. William worked in maintenance at Pruden Vo-Tech. He is survived by his wife, Lucille Delbridge Ogburn; daughter and son-in-law,...
Shirley Ann Umphlette
Jun 27, 2012
Shirley Ann Umphlette, 68, of Windsor, VA, passed away on June 27, 2012. A native of Franklin, VA she was the daughter of the late Vernon Saunders Beacham, Sr. and Mary Virginia Fowler Beacham. She was also predeceased by her husband, Gary Lewis Umphlette. Shirley retired from the Franklin Master Cleaners where she served as a clerk. She is survived...
Rachael Madeline Davis Thomas
Jun 25, 2012
Rachael Madeline Davis Thomas, 92, of Eure, NC passed away on June 25, 2012. A native of Gainesville, FL, she was the daughter of the late June A. Davis and Maude Futrell Davis Matthews. She was also predeceased by her husband, Howard D. Thomas; children, Joyce M. Fairclough, William T. McClenny, and John L. McClenny; grandchildren, Gloria L. White and...
Ralph K. Hollowell, Jr.
Jun 25, 2012
Ralph K. Hollowell, Jr., 79, of Suffolk, Virginia, passed away June 25, 2012. He was born in Tyner, NC to the late Ralph K. and Cora Peele Hollowell, Sr. Ralph served in the Air Force as a Staff Sargent in the Strategic Air Command. He retired as the Vice-president of the Bank of Suffolk. Ralph was a member of First...
Diana E. Outlaw Horne
Jun 25, 2012
Diana E. Outlaw Horne, 91, of Portsmouth, VA passed away on June 25, 2012. A native of Aulander, NC, she was the daughter of the late James Outlaw and Sally Bazemore Outlaw. She was also predeceased by her husband, Frederick William Horne, Sr., her son, Ronald Clyde Horne and granddaughter, Heather Spady. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church...
Dwayne Leroy Murphy
Jun 21, 2012
Dwayne LeRoy Murphy, 41, of Smithfield, VA passed away June 21, 2012. He was born in Newport News, VA to Angela B. Wilson and the late Joe H. Murphy, Jr. Dwayne was a carpenter and had a passion for woodworking. Dwayne is survived by his mother, Angela B. Wilson and husband, James G. Wilson; son, David Allen Murphy; brother, Joe...
Marion Virginia Adams Tomlin
Jun 20, 2012
Marion Virginia Adams Tomlin, "Nanny", 87, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 20, 2012. She was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who spent her life caring for her family. She worked many years as a farmer's wife and over 30 years in the Holland Elementary school lunch room. As a lifelong member...
George Marion Foster
Jun 19, 2012
George Marion Foster, 88, of Suffolk, VA passed away on June 19, 2012. A native of Little Rock, AR, he was the son of the late George Tilson and Minnie Daisy Foster. He was also predeceased by his wife, Margaret Ellen Foster, his son-in-law Dennis Worthington and one great grandchild, Mickayla. George served in the U. S. Army during World...
David Earl Ramey
Jun 17, 2012
David E. Ramey, Sr., 70, of Suffolk, passed away June 17, 2012 in the comfort of his lake home. A native of Freeburn, KY, he was the son of the late Otto and Rose Ramey. He retired from NNSY Shop 17 in 2008. Other than his family, his great love in life was camping, fishing, playing guitar, and helping others....
Abel Edward Moore, Jr.
Jun 17, 2012
Abel Edward Moore, Jr., 67, passed away on June 17, 2012. He was born in Pasquotank County, NC on September 14, 1944, the eldest son of the late Abel Edward, Sr. and Susan Elizabeth Temple Moore. Abel worked at the Norfolk Ford Plant for years, and retired from the Portsmouth Marine Terminal as a longshoreman. He loved fishing, boating, and...
