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James Middleton Swindells, Jr.

James Middleton Swindells, Jr.

Nov 17, 2009

James Middleton Swindells, Jr., 83, of Smithfield, VA passed away November 17, 2009. He was born in Newburgh, NY the son of the late Gertrude Geahardt and James Middleton Swindells, Sr. He was predeceased by his sister, Jeannette Smith. James retired from the Army as a Sergeant First Class. He served during WWII, the Korean Conflict, 66 months in Vietnam,...

Connor Shane Caron

Connor Shane Caron

Nov 15, 2009

Connor Shane Caron infant son of Windy and Shane Caron born on October 30, 2009 passed away November 15, 2009. In addition to his parents he is survived by his sisters, Amber Renee Adams, Hayley Lucille Byrum; brothers, Cody James Caron, Walter Clay Byrum, and Tristen David Byrum; maternal grandmother, Virginia L. Beach; paternal grandparents, Alton and Penny Caron; aunts...

Jean Forrest Allison

Jean Forrest Allison

Nov 13, 2009

Jean Forrest Allison, 78, of Suffolk, Virginia passed away November 13, 2009. She was born in Poquoson, VA the daughter of the late Dorothy Riggins Forrest and Frank L. Forrest. She was predeceased by her husband, James C. Allison, Sr. and her son, James C. "Jim" Allison, Jr. Jean retired as the office manager of Suffolk Eye Physicians and Surgeons....

Charles Wilbur Staley

Charles Wilbur Staley

Nov 10, 2009

Charles W. Staley, 75, Suffolk died on November 10, 2009 peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was the son of the late Thomas J. Staley and Margaret Frazier Staley and was also predeceased by a brother Tommy Staley. He was a caring, loving man. A native of Huntington, West Virginia, he was born in 1934. At...

Alma Pearl Richardson Kinsey

Alma Pearl Richardson Kinsey

Nov 10, 2009

Alma Pearl Richardson Kinsey, 82, of Suffolk, VA passed away on November 10, 2009. A native of Smithfield, VA she was the daughter of the late Vernon S. Richardson and Alma Pearl Stevens. She was also predeceased in death by her husband Edward "Eddie" John Kinsey, Sr. and her son David Arthur Kinsey. Pearl retired after a career as a...

James Cabaniss Allison, Jr.

James Cabaniss Allison, Jr.

Nov 6, 2009

James "Jim" Cabaniss Allison, Jr., 56, passed away November 6, 2009. He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of Jean F. Allison and the late James C. Allison, Sr. He was a member of West End Baptist Church. Jim is survived by his mother, Jean F. Allison of Suffolk, VA; sisters and brothers-in-law, Marion and Pastor Timothy Patterson of...

Marilee Anita Dundalow Doughtie Pagels

Marilee Anita Dundalow Doughtie Pagels

Nov 2, 2009

Marilee Anita Dundalow Doughtie Pagels, 73, of Windsor, VA passed away on November 2, 2009. A native of Suffolk, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Jones Dundalow and Enice Honeycutt and was also predeceased by her husband, Arthur Victor Pagels. Marilee was a homemaker and a nurse. She is survived by her daughters, Susanne K. Reid and M....

Pablo Rodriguez

Pablo Rodriguez

Nov 1, 2009

Pablo Rodriguez, 79, of Suffolk, VA passed away November 1, 2009. He was born in Cayey, Puerto Rico. Pablo retired as a Staff Sergeant from the U. S. Army where he served during the Korean and Vietnam War. Pablo is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ramona Rodriguez of Suffolk, VA; daughters and sons-in-law, Mayra and Barry Creed of...

Anita Rose Zeno

Anita Rose Zeno

Oct 31, 2009

Anita Rose Zeno, 57, of Virginia Beach, VA passed away October 31, 2009. She was born in Portsmouth, VA the daughter of the late Anita and Robert Zurfluh. She is survived by her husband of 19 years, Gary L. Zeno; son and daughter-in-law, Michael H. and Megan Hart of Virginia Beach, VA; daughter. Molly Zeno of Virginia Beach, VA; grandson,...

Thomas Edward Dillon

Thomas Edward Dillon

Oct 30, 2009

Thomas Edward Dillon, 73, of Windsor, VA passed away on October 30, 2009. He was a native of Missouri. Thomas retired from Pathfinders. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife Joan Marie Dillon; son Ronnie Lang and daughter-in-law Rose, son, Rex Lang, son, Dennis Lang, son, Johnny Lang, son, Robert Lang and daughter-in-law...

Alisha Marie Miller

Alisha Marie Miller

Oct 29, 2009

Alisha M. Miller, born March 14, 1972, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 29, 2009. There are not enough words to express the extent of her intelligence, beauty, and grace. Her spirit was one of compassion and kindness. She was a talented motivator, a loyal friend, and beloved family member. All that loved her...

Retha Elizabeth Lassiter Draper

Retha Elizabeth Lassiter Draper

Oct 28, 2009

Retha Elizabeth Lassiter Draper peacefully passed away October 28, 2009. She was born in Northampton County, NC the daughter of the later Fannie E. Brown and Herman Lassiter. She was predeceased by her husband of 31 years, Luther Garland Draper, Sr.; her son, Luther Garland Draper, Jr. She was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church. She is survived by her...

Henry Clayton Richter, Sr.

Henry Clayton Richter, Sr.

Oct 27, 2009

Henry Clayton Richter, Sr. went to be with our Lord on October 27, 2009. He was the husband of Mary Jane Richter, father of Henry Clayton Richter, Jr. and wife Robin, and Kenneth Earl Richter. He was the grandfather of Heather Cristin Hughes and Mathew Nicholas Richter and one great grandchild Ayden Hughes. He is also survived by four sisters:...

Ron Lynn Aston

Ron Lynn Aston

Oct 27, 2009

Ronald "Ron" Lynn Aston, 65, of Suffolk, Va., went to heaven to live with his Lord and Savior on Oct. 27, 2009. He was born in Suffolk the son of Janie Byrd Aston and the late Beverly Cosco Aston. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the mid-'60s. Ron retired as a real estate agent. He was the former...

Michael Anthony Gentry, Sr.

Michael Anthony Gentry, Sr.

Oct 25, 2009

Michael Anthony Gentry, Sr., 64, of Gates, NC passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2009 in the Portsmouth Naval Hospital. He retired as a Chief Petty Officer and proudly served his country in the U. S. Navy. He was a disabled American Veteran and a Vietnam Veteran. He is survived by his loving family including his wife of 49...

Helen Hodge Moore

Helen Hodge Moore

Oct 21, 2009

Helen Hodge Moore, 81, of Windsor, VA passed away October 21, 2009. She was born in Rock, WV the daughter of the late, Martha Ida Price Hodge and Hugh Hodge. She was predeceased by her husband, Norman Lee Moore; her son, Terry Moore; and two brothers. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and the Adult Bible Class. Helen...

Walter Lawrence Fender, Sr.

Walter Lawrence Fender, Sr.

Oct 13, 2009

Walter Lawrence Fender, Sr., 65, of Suffolk, VA passed away October 13, 2009. He was born in Lumberton, NC the son of the late Hattie Waters Fender and Lennie Fender, Sr. He was a superintendent for W3 Marine. Walter was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. He was a former member of the Western Branch Bowling League. Walter is survived...

Katherine Hedgepeth Sadler

Katherine Hedgepeth Sadler

Oct 10, 2009

Katherine Hedgepeth Sadler, 83, of Windsor, VA passed away October 10, 2009. She was born in Isle of Wight County the daughter of the late Georgia Mae and Robert Leroy Presson. She was predeceased by two husbands, Ray William Hedgepeth and Esmond W. Sadler, II; and a son, Danny Ray Hedgepeth. She retired as a nurse's aid from Obici Hospital....

Willie Raymond Harris

Willie Raymond Harris

Oct 6, 2009

Willie Raymond Harris, 61, of Suffolk passed away on October 6, 2009. A native of Norfolk, VA he was the son of the late Ross Lindsey Harris and Nora Beale Harris. He was a Firefighter with the Suffolk Fire Department. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Lawson Harris of Suffolk; a daughter and son-in-law, Beverly Ann Murray and Christipher...

James Robert Jordan

James Robert Jordan

Oct 6, 2009

James Robert Jordan, 79, of Courtland, VA passed away on October 6, 2009. A native of North Carolina he was the son of the late Nolan and Ruth Jordan and also predeceased by his wife, Mary Lee Jordan. He was a Processor Laborer for Smithfield Packing. He is survived by a daughter, Margaret Ann Jordan of Franklin. Funeral services will...

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