Obituary Listing

Sep 19, 2024

Jacqueline Lee Hayden Golden, 70, passed away September 19, 2024.  She was born in Virginia Beach, VA the daughter of the late George Henry Hayden, Jr. and Margaretta Fay Wood Hayden.  She was predeceased by her brother, George H. Hayden, III.  Jackie owned and operated Quilt With Me for numerous years and later retired after working for Tidewater Sew-Vac.  ...

Sep 16, 2024

Glenn Earl Jodun Jr, 56, passed away on September 16, 2024. He was born in San Diego, California to the late Patsy Althea Frank and Glenn Earl Jodun Sr. He is also predeceased by his sister, Nancy Jodun West. He worked as an auto mechanic with McCarty's Transmissions. He was a lover of hound dogs, fishing, and thought the...

Sep 15, 2024

Linwood Earl Anderson, 77, passed away September 15, 2024. He was born in Wayne County, NC the son of the late John Robert Anderson and Mary Irene Sasser Anderson. Linwood retired from Anheuser-Busch. He enjoyed spending his time outside gardening and fishing. He took part in a lot of fishing tournaments offered by Anheuser-Busch.

Linwood is survived...

Sep 15, 2024

Martha Evelyn Parker Richards, 96, passed away September 15, 2024.  She was born in Nansemond County, Virginia the daughter of the late Joseph Bernie Parker and Telzie Beulia Williams Parker.  She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Linwood David Richards, Jr.; and siblings, Frances Brown, James E. Parker, William T. Parker, and Bobby E. Parker.  Martha was...

Sep 12, 2024

Genevieve Harrell Hewitt, 75, passed away September 12, 2024.  She was born in Suffolk, VA the daughter of the late Mildred Novella Rodgers and Sidney Fletcher Harrell.  Genevieve was predeceased by her brother, Aaron Rodgers Harrell.  She was a retired RN at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.  Genevieve was a member of Somerton Friends Meeting and a member of Eastern...

Sep 12, 2024

Donald "Donny" Wayne Rogers of Franklin, VA went to his Heavenly home to join his beloved wife, Donna of 50 years on September 12, 2024. Don was a lifelong resident of Franklin where he graduated from Franklin High School. After graduation, he joined the US Air Force where he proudly served his country.

Don retired from International...

Sep 11, 2024

William Edward "Billy" Moore, age 86, went to his heavenly home early Wednesday morning, September 11th, 2024 with his dear wife of 59 years, Mollie Jones Moore, and their daughter, Elizabeth Jeanette Moore Todd (Mark) by his side.  Billy and Mollie have been living in Cary, North Carolina since February of 2023 to be near their daughter and her...

Sep 11, 2024

Diana "Dee" Marie Ellis, 85, of Suffolk, VA, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on September 11, 2024.

Born on June 15, 1939, in Rochester, PA, to the late Earl W. Timmons and Mary Conley, Dee spent her early teen years in Franklin, VA, before returning to Pennsylvania. A 1957 graduate of Monaca High...

Sep 9, 2024

Blanche "Sally" Cartos, 86, passed away September 9, 2024, in Portsmouth Virginia. She was born on May 20, 1938 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to the late Willie Alonzo Hanks and Susie Martin Hanks.

She retired from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Chesapeake, VA after 27 years of service. She danced for over 40 years and...

Sep 8, 2024

Sharon Ann Mealhouse, 80, of Suffolk, VA passed away September 8, 2024. She was born August 22, 1944, in Detroit, MI.

Sharon was a Teacher's Assistant with Suffolk Public Schools. She was a devout member of Magnolia Methodist Church since 1974, where she was a member of the Shaw Bible Class and on occasion would teach Sunday...

Sep 6, 2024

Gary Lee Herto, 83, passed away September 6, 2024.  He was born in Reedsville, PA the son of the late Clay Budd Herto and Mary Ruth Bumgardner Herto.  He was predeceased by his brother, Dennis Dale Herto.  Gary retired as a truck driver for Blair Brothers.  He was a member of Magnolia United Methodist Church.  Gary loved being a...

Sep 5, 2024

Jeannette Ann Hughes Houser, 82, passed away September 5, 2024.  She was born in Portsmouth, VA the daughter of the late Arthur Alexander Hughes and Gladys Edith Bristow Hughes.  She was predeceased by her husband, Benniville Wilson Houser; sister, Linda Mae Hughes Clifford; and brother, Arthur Alexander Hughes, Jr.

Jeannette is survived by her daughters, Teresa Croker,...

Sep 4, 2024

Clifford Lee Smith ("Smitty"), 96, of Smithfield, VA transitioned peacefully to his heavenly home on September 4, 2024, with his son and daughter by his side.

Smitty was born on August 2, 1928, in Charlottesville, VA at the UVA Hospital to Paul Henry and Gracie Pannel Smith. Smitty grew up in Waynesboro, VA, and was one of...

Aug 29, 2024

Travis Walter Glover, 19, passed away August 29, 2024.  He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of Jerry Wesley Glover, II and Lacey Katrina Howell Glover.  Travis was predeceased by his brother, Trent Glover.  He worked as a technician for Summit Fire & Rescue.

In addition to his parents, Travis is survived by his siblings, Jerry...

Aug 29, 2024

Betty Byrd Knight, 95, passed away August 29, 2024. She was born in Nansemond County, VA the daughter of the late Jethro Jordan Byrd and Grace Inez Ellis Byrd. She was predeceased by her husband of 42 years, Roger Vandeventer Knight, Jr.; daughter, Betsy Jane Knight; and her brothers and their wives, Rudolph and Marion Byrd, Fred and Nancy...

Aug 29, 2024

Terrence Mark Dudash, 74, unexpectedly passed away on August 29, 2024 in his country home in rural Wakefield, Virginia.  He was born in Gary, Indiana; the son of the late Frank William Dudash and Ethel Veronica Anduski Dudash.  His friends and family knew him as "Terry;" to his fellow aviators, he was "Dash."  Since 1974, he called Virginia home;...

Aug 28, 2024

Judith Ann Gallagher, 85, passed away August 28, 2024. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of the late Francis Merle Gallagher and Agnes Mary Dyke Gallagher. She was predeceased by her parents, her sister, Florence Gallagher Spano; brother-in-law Jerome Spano, and her great nephew-in-law, Chad Agan. Judith retired from the United States Department of Labor in Norfolk...

Aug 27, 2024

Leslie O'Neill Lunger, 79, passed away August 27, 2024.  She was born in Baltimore, MD the daughter of the late Matthew James O'Neill and Margaret Barbara Schisler O'Neill.  Leslie worked as an administrative assistant for the United States Air Force and then later retired from the Rand Corporation.  She loved her community by serving at the Catholic Church and...

Aug 27, 2024

Evelyn Hope Turner Whitehead, 81, passed away August 27, 2024.  She was born in Southampton County, VA the daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson Turner and Dorothy Elizabeth Butler Ellis.  She was predeceased by her daughter, Kimberly Carter; and siblings, Vivian Griggs, Brenda Boyce, Ann Tew, and Thomas Turner.  Evelyn ran several restaurants, hair salons, and convenience stores throughout...

Aug 25, 2024

Steve Michael Rawls, 61, passed away on August 25, 2024. He was born in Nansemond Co, VA to the late Dorothy Vann and Clyde Wilson Rawls. He is also predeceased by his brother, Wilson Lee Rawls. Steve was a devoted employee of the Virginia Department of Transportation for over 40 years. Steve was a lifetime member of Desert Road...