Obituary Listing

Aug 19, 2024

By the grace of our loving Father and Savior, our precious little angel is completely healed from his afflictions. Josijah Jamir Porter, 6, peacefully transitioned, in the comfort of his bed, on August 19, 2024 from a rare type of childhood brain cancer. He was safely surrounded by adoring family members, his mommy holding his right hand and his...

Aug 18, 2024

Daniel Clarence Kelley, 59, of Wyoming, Michigan, passed away on August 18, 2024 after losing his battle with cancer, surrounded by his family.

Daniel was born on April 5th 1965, to Gordon and Marcia Kelley in El Paso, Texas. Daniel received his Associates Degree in General Studies Science from Colorado Technical University.

Daniel will be...

Aug 17, 2024

Mary  "Libby" Elizabeth Navy Plymale, 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 17, 2024 surrounded by her family.  She was born in Monks Corner, SC the daughter of the late Walter and Anne Navy.  She was predeceased and reunited with her soulmate and the love of her life, Howard Ray Plymale; and her sister, Beulah...

Aug 13, 2024

Ruth Audrey Warner Malbon, 62, passed away August 13, 2024.  She was born in Wake County, NC the daughter of the late Melvin Arnold Warner and Blanche Adele McElveen Warner.  She was predeceased by her son, Brian D. Malbon.

Ruth is survived by her husband of 47 years, Robert Courtney Malbon; son, Robert C. Malbon, II (Veronica);...

Aug 8, 2024

Debra Phippins Scott Loudin, 58, passed away August 8, 2024.  She was born in Suffolk, VA the daughter of Nancy Umplett Scott Buck and the late Charles William Scott, Sr.  She was predeceased by her step-father, Kenny Buck.  Debra retired as a title clerk.  She was a member of the Suffolk Moose Lodge #141.

Debra loved to...

Aug 8, 2024

Davina "Dee" Dale Beickert Spry, 69, passed away on August 8, 2024.  She was born in Queens, NY the daughter of the late Martin Paul Beickert, Jr. and Ethel Davina Bonifer Beickert. The Beickert family eventually settled in North Carolina and Dee lived most of her adult life in Northeast North Carolina and Southeast Virginia. Dee has lived and...

Aug 4, 2024

Capt. Phil Holwager (91) was an amazing husband, father, grandfather (pop pop), friend, servant of the Lord, and patriot serving his country with great honor and passion.  He never met a stranger, loved mentoring many in the ways of Lord, teaching and preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ in such an uncomplicated but powerful manner, a prayer warrior at...

Aug 4, 2024

Corine Oliver Carr, 86, passed away on August 4, 2024. She was born in Suffolk, Virginia to the late Nina Griggs and Horace Oliver Sr. She is also predeceased by her husband of 58 years, James Thomas Carr, and granddaughter, Taylor Rhee Carr. She retired after 22 years, as a secretary for Louise Obici Memorial Hospital. She was a...

Aug 4, 2024

Gary Duke Parker, 64, of Suffolk, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024. The son of the late  Catherine Duke Parker, he was predeceased in life by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 37 years, Juanita (Nita) Fanny Parker.

In December of 2022, after 42 years and 2 months of service, Parker retired from the Suffolk...

Jul 29, 2024

Steven Wayne Weaver, 71, passed away July 29, 2024.  He was born in Nansemond County, VA the son of the late Joseph Edward Weaver, Sr. and Lennie Belle Whitley Weaver.  He was predeceased by his brother, Joseph Edward Weaver, Jr.; sister, Mary Lynn Akers; and nephew, Brian Akers.  Steven worked as an autobody technician.  He loved fishing, hunting, shooting...

Jul 29, 2024

Mabel Joe Campbell Bates, 76, passed away surrounded by her loving family July 29, 2024.  She was born in Norfolk, VA the daughter of the late Vernie Marshall Campbell and Louvenia Knapp Campbell.  She was a retired courier and member of the Methodist faith.

Mabel is survived by her husband of almost 34 years, Howard "Tubbs" Sullivan...

Jul 28, 2024

Emmaleen Quayle Stapleton, 90, passed away July 28, 2024.  She was born in Montrose, Colorado the daughter of the late Daniel Quayle and Myrtle Maudie Stafford Quayle.  She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Richard Eugene Stapleton; her son, Richard E. Stapleton, Jr. and brother, Charles Quayle.  Emmaleen retired from the accounting department at Exxon Mobile, and...

Jul 28, 2024

Austin Michael Robinson, 25, passed away July 28, 2024.  Austin was born in Portsmouth, VA the son of Michael Randolph and Angie Edwards Robinson.  He was employed by Nansemond Pre-Cast Concrete Co., Inc.  Austin is predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Larry C. Edwards and paternal grandparents, James Lee and Mae Amory Robinson.

In...

Jul 25, 2024

William "Bill" Washburn Cayton, 72, passed away July 25, 2024.  Bill was born in Montgomery, AL the son of the late William and Dura Washburn Cayton.  He was a retired Retirement Specialist in the HR Department at Norfolk Naval Shipyard.  Bill was predeceased by his nephew David.

Bill is survived by his wife, Bridget  Kelly; daughter, Emily...

Jul 25, 2024

Otis Cleveland Waskey, Jr., 81, passed away July 25, 2024.  Otis was born in Lander, MD the son of the late Otis Cleveland Waskey, Sr. and Sophia Lavenia Cross Waskey.  He was predeceased by his first wife, Patrica C. Waskey; brother, Charles Waskey and sisters, Louise Hood and Lana Brust.  Otis was retired from US Civil Service having worked...

Jul 25, 2024

Mary Perkins Miles, 73, longtime resident of Suffolk, VA passed away July 25, 2024.  Mary was born in Catskills, NY and was the daughter of the late Charlie Leland and Kathryn Milstead Perkins.  She was a retired Sales Representative with Produce Source.  Mary was predeceased by her husband and father of her sons, Daniel "Danny" Wilson Miles, Sr.

Jul 19, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Bunch Gardner, 80, passed away on July 19, 2024. She was born in Chowan Co, NC to the late Lucy Dail and James Elliott Bunch. She is also predeceased by her loving husband of 44 years, Horace David Gardner; sisters, Mildred Farless and Rubie McClenney; and brother, Wilbur Bunch. Mary attended Cypress Chapel Christian Church.

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Jul 17, 2024

Jesse Matthew Erwin, Sr. – J.M. – age 82 of Zuni, Virginia, was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend.  He passed into the arms of his Savior on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Portsmouth after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Janet Gaskin Erwin, and grandson, Jesse Erwin....

Jul 17, 2024

Dennis L. Spitler, aged 76, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday July 17th after a concerted effort by the Whaleyville emeregency medical professionals.  He was able to be surrounded by his loving family at the time of his passing & we are thankful it seemed to be quick & peaceful.

Dennis, or Denny among his...

Jul 15, 2024

Kathleen Mary Kinsey Deans Williams, 104, was the daughter of the late Robert H. and Emma Ansell Kinsey. She was predeceased by first husband Robert R. Deans, second husband James L. Williams, brothers William H., Robert E. and Edward J. and sister Hazel L. Kinsey. She is survived by daughter The Rev. Kay Steele; granddaughter The Rev. Carol Steele...