Obituary Listing

Oct 23, 2024

Margaret Ethia Miller Whitley, 94, passed away October 23, 2024.  Margaret was born in Hertford Co., NC the daughter of the late William Elliott and Margaret Lilly Miller.  She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, D.W. Whitley and son-in-law, Dr. Steven Heimann.

Margaret is survived by her son, David Ray Whitley; daughter, Treniece Whitley Heimann;...

Oct 23, 2024

Marjorie "Marge" Ann Cooper Richards, aged 85, entered Heaven's gates on October 23, 2024, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on July 29, 1939, in Levi, WV, Marge was a cherished member of her community and family. She attended Dupont High WV and graduated from Charleston High School in 1957, later attending TCC.

Marge was the...

Oct 21, 2024

Janice Proffitt Batten, 82, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024.  She was born in War, WV the daughter of the late Melvin and Ella Mae Fain Proffitt.  Janice is predeceased by her husband of 43 years, Thomas Eugene Batten.  She was a member of Southside Baptist Church and served as a Sunday School teacher.  Janice retired from Farmer's Bank...

Oct 20, 2024

Julie Loretta Virginia Carroll Payne, 87, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024.  She was born in Westminster, SC the daughter of the late Sam Alvin and Sleetie Cole Sanford Carroll.  In addition to her parents, Julie was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Walter Clarence Payne and siblings, Julius Alvin Carroll, William Sam Carroll, Pansy Carroll,...

Oct 18, 2024

David W. James passed away, Friday, October 18, 2024.  David grew up in Arlington, Virginia, after having been born in Washington, D.C., on June 30, 1940.  His parents were Wendell A. James and Dorothy B. James, both of whom came to Arlington from Connecticut.  His mother was a direct descendent of Tapping Reeve who started the country's...

Oct 16, 2024

Ethel Coreene Watts Banton, 87, passed away on October 16, 2024. Born in Virginia, she was the beloved daughter of the late Martha Coreene Cunningham and Robert Edwin Watts. Ethel was predeceased by her husband, Thurman Wiley Banton, her sons, Jerry and Larry Banton, and her sisters, Barbara Berger and Jean Inge.

Ethel was a dedicated beautician...

Oct 15, 2024

Howard Earl Mays, aged 66, passed away on October 15, 2024. Born in Nansemond County, VA, he was the son of the late Oscar Ernest Mays and Helen Lou McClenny Mays. Howard was predeceased by his sister, Linda Jean Mays. He retired as an automotive mechanic and was a dedicated member of Windsor Baptist Church, where he served as...

Oct 14, 2024

Edward "Ed" William Britt, Jr, 79, went to be with the Lord on October 14, 2024. Born in Nansemond County, VA, he was the son of the late Barbara Ann Riddick and Edward William Britt, Sr. Ed proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He retired as a right-of-way agent from the City of Virginia Beach...

Oct 10, 2024

Johnny Ray Shorter, 62, passed away on October 10, 2024. Born in Virginia Beach, VA, he was the son of the late Clyde Willard Shorter and Margaret McGuire Shorter. He was predeceased by his sisters, Shirley Walton, Doris Riley, and Lois Criswell. Johnny retired after 30 years of service in HVAC and Electrical work. He loved being outdoors and...

Oct 2, 2024

Irene Cousin Stewart, 73, passed away October 2, 2024.  She was born in New York, NY the daughter of the late Eugene Joel Cousin and Katherine Rose Davin Cousin.  She was predeceased by her sister, Lisa Whitehurst.  Irene helped with the Friends of Suffolk Library.  She loved working in the garden, shopping for antiques, and rescuing pets.

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Oct 1, 2024

Oran Ward Chenault, Jr, known by most as Sonny, passed away in his home attended by family on October 1, 2024. He lived a remarkable life. He was born in 1934 in Pennsylvania, the only child of Oran Ward and Mae Bollinger Chenault, and the family moved to China when he was 9 months old. As the child of...

Sep 24, 2024

Polly Sheffield Riddick, 80, went to be with Jesus on September 24, 2024. She was born in Suffolk, Virginia and the daughter of the late, Andrew Council Sheffield and Virginia Duke Sheffield. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Emmitt Blanchard Riddick and daughter, Robin Riddick Blanchard.  Polly worked for Suffolk Christian School and Windsor Supply Company...

Sep 24, 2024

Cathy Lynn Craig Bower, 64, went to be with her Lord on September 24, 2024.

Cathy's memorial service will be 11:00 am, Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Western Branch Baptist Church with Pastor Micah Voight officiating.

Sep 23, 2024

Joseph Alfred Bradshaw, 91, passed away on September 23, 2024. He was born in Nansemond County, VA to the late Annie Florence Bland and John Ernest Bradshaw. He is also predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Barbara Ann Todd Bradshaw; son, Jim Perry; and 11 siblings. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was...

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...