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Emmett Thomas Umphlett,Jr.

Emmett Thomas Umphlett,Jr.

Nov 26, 2011

Emmett Thomas Umphlett, Jr., 73, of Suffolk, VA passed away on November 26,2011. A native of Nansemond Co., VA, he was the son of the late Emmett Thomas Umphlett, Sr. and Helen Hayes Umphlett. Emmett retired from Norfolk Naval Shipyard as a welder. He was member of Suffolk Moose Lodge #141 and served his country by serving in the National...

Thomas Howard Piland, Sr.

Thomas Howard Piland, Sr.

Nov 23, 2011

Thomas Howard Piland, Sr., 84, of Suffolk, VA passed away on November 23, 2011. A native of Nansemond County, VA he was the son of the late Isaac Newman Piland and Gladys Pulley Piland. Tom served his country in the Army Air Force during World War II and later retired from Portsmouth Water Department where he was a pump operator....

Timothy Lee Oliver

Timothy Lee Oliver

Nov 20, 2011

Timothy Lee Oliver, 55, passed away November 20, 2011. He was born in Norfolk, VA the son of Betty Gallagher and the late W. "Jack" Oliver, Jr. He was predeceased by his brother, Jack D. Oliver, Sr. He worked as a self employed auto mechanic and was a member of St. Mary's of the Presentation. Timothy is survived by his...

Connie Carol Holland Cox

Connie Carol Holland Cox

Nov 18, 2011

Connie Carol Holland Cox, 54, of Virginia Beach, VA passed away November 18, 2011. She was born in Suffolk, VA the daughter of the late Joseph Milton Holland and Elizabeth Ann Braswell Holland. Connie was a member of Pine Grove Assembly of God. She was also a member of the Women's International Bowling Congress. She served as team mother for...

Aubrey "Sonny" Earl Marks

Aubrey "Sonny" Earl Marks

Nov 17, 2011

Aubrey Earl Marks, 74, passed away November 17, 2011. He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of the late Lillian Lee Marks. He retired as a National Coordinator from the National Council on Aging. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Aubrey is survived by his daughter, Deborah Marks Breneman and husband, Michael of Newburgh, IN; sons, John David...

Charles "Chuck" Edward Fisher, Sr.

Charles "Chuck" Edward Fisher, Sr.

Nov 15, 2011

Charles "Chuck" Edward Fisher, Sr., 61, of Suffolk, VA passed away November 15, 2011 at home with his loved ones by his side. He was born in Baltimore, MD the son of the late Lucetta and Franklin Safrit. He was a United States Navy veteran having served in Vietnam. He later went on to become a self employed painting contractor...

Dorothy Johnson Brinkley

Dorothy Johnson Brinkley

Nov 14, 2011

Dorothy Louise Johnson Brinkley, 81, of Suffolk, VA, passed away November 14, 2011. She is the daughter of the late Tollie C. Johnson and Erma M. Johnson Sexton. She is also predeceased by her husband of 64 years Raleigh Earl Brinkley. Dorothy retired from Thomas J. Lipton Co. after 25 years of service and was a member of their Quarter...

Kenneth Carlton Morgan, Jr.

Kenneth Carlton Morgan, Jr.

Nov 12, 2011

Kenneth Carlton Morgan, Jr., infant son of Kenneth Carlton Morgan, Sr. and Jasmine S. Grant, passed away on November 12, 2011. Besides his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandparents, Linda Grant and James C. Scott; paternal grandparents, Anastasia Morgan and Kenneth Scott; maternal great grandparents, Shirley Grant and Annie Mann; and paternal grandparents, Blanche and Robert Morgan; and...

Floyd Cecil Foster

Floyd Cecil Foster

Nov 12, 2011

Floyd "Cecil" Foster born September 10, 1930 in Selma, N.C. Beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather was ushered into the arms of Jesus on November 12, 2011, and was welcomed by a choir of angels. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Janice Foster; 5 children, Vicki, Susua, Barbara, Jennifer, John; two stepsons, Robbie and Roth;...

Robert Harold Carmichael

Robert Harold Carmichael

Nov 8, 2011

Robert Harold Carmichael, 64, of Gates, NC passed away on November 8, 2011. A native of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late George Carmichael and Sophie Garner Carmichael. He was a truck driver for Tennessee Steel Haulers. Robert was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and served his country during the Vietnam conflict. He is...

Deborah Marlo Brown Wigg

Deborah Marlo Brown Wigg

Nov 8, 2011

Deborah Marlo Brown Wigg, 39, of Suffolk, VA passed away November 8, 2011. She was a graduate of Forest Glen High School Class of 1990. She went on to graduate in 1994 from Old Dominion University where she was a cheerleader and member of the Delta Zeta Fraternity. She formerly worked for McPhillips, Roberts, & Dean, PLC as a CPA...

Nancy Ann Gray

Nancy Ann Gray

Nov 7, 2011

Nancy Ann Gray, 81, of Suffolk, VA passed away November 7, 2011. She was born in Falls Creek, PA the daughter of the late Bernard and Ellen Craft. She was predeceased by her husband, John Paul Gray. Nancy retired from Teapack of Virginia Beach. Nancy is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, John and Terrie Gray of Suffolk; grandchildren, Tammy...

Paige Rothman

Paige Rothman

Nov 7, 2011

Paige Rothman, infant twin daughter of April and Ryan Rothman, passed away on November 7, 2011. She was predeceased by her twin sister, Lexi Rothman. In addition to her parents, Paige is survived by a sister Kali; a brother, Andrew; maternal grandparents, Gary and Linda Slaymaker; paternal grandparents Max and Janice Rothman; maternal great-grandparents, Robert Rothman and Gayle Martin; aunts...

Mary Lee Council Crocker

Mary Lee Council Crocker

Nov 3, 2011

Mary Lee Council Crocker, 74, of Smithfield, VA passed away November 3, 2011. She was born in Surry County, Virginia the daughter of the late Rosa Lee Appel Council and Joseph Franklin Council. She was also predeceased by her husband, William Pennie Crocker, Sr. and her brother, James Franklin Council. Mary was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and...

Rabon Lee Dotson

Rabon Lee Dotson

Oct 31, 2011

Rabon Lee Dotson, 69, of Suffolk, Va., passed away Oct. 31, 2011. He was born in Glen Alum, W.Va., the son of the late Silas and Lillie Dotson. He was also predeceased by a son, Donald Ray Dotson. He worked as a security guard for Clemons Security. Rabon is survived by his wife of 36 years, Helen Copeland Dotson; daughters...

Lexi Rothman

Lexi Rothman

Oct 29, 2011

Lexi Rothman, of Virginia Beach, VA passed away October 29, 2011. She is the baby daughter of April and Ryan Rothman. In addition to her parents, Lexi is survived by her sister Kali and twin sister Paige; brother, Andrew; grandparents, Gary and Linda Slaymaker and Max and Janice Rothman; great-grandparents, Donna Slaymaker, Lynn and Lois Kidd, Robert Rothman, and Gayle...

David Lawrence Taylor

David Lawrence Taylor

Oct 28, 2011

David Lawrence Taylor, 55, of Hampton, VA passed away October 28, 2011. He was born in the Japan the son of the late Burnley and Irene Taylor. He was a veteran having service in the United States Army. David is survived by his daughter, Amy Mathias Thomas; son, David Lawrence Taylor, II; grandchildren, Cody, Kayleigh, and Elliot. A memorial service...

Sarah Geo Eylat

Sarah Geo Eylat

Oct 20, 2011

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Parr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3515 Robs Dr., Suffolk, VA 23434. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Suffolk Chapter, 604 Constance Woods Dr., Suffolk, VA 23434.

Joan Elizabeth Duke Parker

Joan Elizabeth Duke Parker

Oct 19, 2011

Joan E. Duke, 59, passed away on October 19, 2011. A native of Nansemond County, VA she was the daughter of the late, Nancy Virginia Holland Duke and Calvin Cooledge Duke. She was also predeceased by her brother, James Calvin Duke. She was a member of Sunbeam Baptist Church. She is survived by a nephew and many cousins. Services will...

Marvin Gilbert "Gil" Cowing

Marvin Gilbert "Gil" Cowing

Oct 14, 2011

Marvin Gilbert "Gil" Cowing, 61, of Suffolk, passed away on October 14, 2011. A native of Nansemond County, VA he is the son of Lucille Farrell Cowing and the late Marvin Gussie Cowing. He was also predeceased by an infant son, Christopher. Gil served his country in the Army Reserve and was assistant manager of the Dollar Tree in Smithfield....

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