Obituary Listing

Jul 15, 2024

Guy Alan Ross died on Monday, July 15, 2024 at his home in Olde Towne Portsmouth. Born in Norfolk on May 6, 1951 and raised in Portsmouth, Guy was a graduate of Cradock High School. He earned a B.A. from the University of Richmond in 1973 and an M.A. from Georgetown University in 1976. Guy is survived by his...

Jul 11, 2024

Hugh Alton Gray passed away on July 11, 2024. Born in Newsoms, VA on Dec. 27, 1929, Hugh was the son of Joseph Hugh Gray and Bettie Whitley Gray, now deceased. Hugh graduated from Newsoms High School in 1947 and began his career with Colonial Stores as a stock clerk in Suffolk, VA that same year. He received a...

Jul 8, 2024

Phillip "Jim" Holmes Pearce, 88, passed away July 8, 2024.  He was born in Hopewell, VA the son of the late Joseph and Nora Pearce.  He was predeceased by his brothers, Edward, Clarence, and Alexander "Buster" Brooks.  Jim retired after 27 years as the meat department manager of Safeway Stores, Inc.  He was a former member of the Bethlehem...

Jul 8, 2024

Ernest Edward Putt Sr, 93, passed away at his home on July 8, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born in Corinth, MS to the late Ernest Bluford Putt and Mabel Elsie Lucy Putt. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Doris Louise Putt. They married in 1951 and were happily married for 63 years. He...

Jul 5, 2024

Stella Caporicci Creamer, 65, passed away on July 5, 2024. She was born on May 2, 1959 in Los Angeles, CA and is the daughter of the late Dominic Caporicci and Georgia Mae (Brown) Caporicci. Stella worked as a Registered Nurse in Richmond and the Tidewater area. Stella is predeceased by her husband of 35 years, John Francis Creamer...

Jun 30, 2024

Carol Dana White Richardson, 82, passed away June 30, 2024.  She was born in Norfolk, VA the daughter of the late Daniel Franklin White, Sr. and Mabel Sue Lannom White.  She was predeceased by her husband of 41 years, Billy Ray Richardson; son, Michael Lannom Rickabaugh; and sister, Phyllis W. Rickabaugh.  Carol retired as an office manager for E.V....

Jun 30, 2024

Idell Wade Daniels, 81, passed away June 30, 2024.  She was born in Charlottesville, VA the daughter of the late Spurgeon Sears Wade and Mary Virginia Jones Maupin.  She grew up in Suffolk under the care of her aunt and uncle, Wesley and Doris White.  She was predeceased by her husband, Frank Edward Daniels, Sr.; daughter, Sheila Renee Hedgepeth,...

Jun 29, 2024

Steven Michael McCauley, 44, passed away June 29, 2024.  He was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan the son of Zachary Longworth and Patricia Ann McCauley Longworth Ratliff.  Steven actively and proudly served as a Seabee in the United States Navy for 26 years.  He proudly served our country with his brothers and sisters all over from East Timor (humanitarian...

Jun 28, 2024

Dorthy Boykin Gregory, 89, passed away June 28, 2024.  She was born in Jacksonville, FL the daughter of the late Homer Jackson Boykin and Edith Masters Boykin.  She was predeceased by her husband, Lesley "Bo" Gregory; and brother and sister-in-law, Glenwood and Myrtle Boykin.  Dorthy retired as a quality control supervisor for Parker Peanut Company.  She was a member...

Jun 25, 2024

Patricia "Pat" Lynne Anderson Tinkham, 78, transitioned from this life to go home to be with her Lord and Savor Jesus Christ on June 25, 2024 at Sentara Obici, Suffolk, VA 23434 with her family by her side.  She was born on September 1, 1945 in Clinton, Iowa and was the daughter of the late Donald O. and Shirley...

Jun 25, 2024

David John Yeager, Sr., 72, passed away June 25, 2024.  He was born in Bath, NY the son of the late John Anthony Yeager and Marion Louise Davis Yeager.  David retired from Dominion Virginia Power after 38 years of service.  He was a member of the Suffolk Moose Lodge.

David is survived by his children, Leslie Yeager...

Jun 24, 2024

A fierce competitor. A fun yet caring, steadfast friend. A faithful, generous and loving Christian wife and mother. These are just a few ways to describe Jane Jackson. And she will be greatly missed by all blessed to have known her.

Born February 9, 1964 in Campbell, Ohio, Janie was a 1982 graduate of Campbell Memorial High...

Jun 22, 2024

Charles Edward Reid, 78, passed away the 22nd of June, 2024. He was a retired and decorated United States Navy CPO veteran, who proudly served for 20 years. The USS Eisenhower was his last naval duty station. Known as "Charlie" to friends and loved ones, he moved to Suffolk, Virginia in 1981 and worked for Raytheon for 21 years...

Jun 21, 2024

Helen Elizabeth McNeal Davis Hollowell, 99, passed away June 21, 2024.  She was born in Lively, VA.  She was predeceased by her first husband, Arthur Robert Davis; her second husband, Edward Hollowell; and brother, James McNeal.  Helen worked as the manager for Davis Lakes Campground.  She was a member of Cypress Chapel Christian Church.

Helen is survived...

Jun 21, 2024

Mildred Eugene Halstead Doane, 96, passed away on June 21, 2024. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Lillie Mae Wallace and Arthur Halstead Sr. She is also predeceased by her husband of over 50 years, Luther Doane. She is survived by her daughter, Dale Doane Cross (Peter); son, Rick Doane (Sheila); grandchildren, Luke Cross (Katy), Tony...

Jun 17, 2024

William "Bill" Lloyd Marslender, Sr., 87, passed away June 17, 2024.  He was born in Pantego, NC the son of the late Carlton William and Hallie Deborah Tetterton Marslender.  Bill is retired from DOD after 33 years of service and also retired Dockmaster with Scott's Creek Marina and a US Army veteran.  He is predeceased by his sister Viola...

Jun 16, 2024

Billy Ray Richardson, 82, passed away June 16, 2024.  He was born in Fort Thomas, KY the son of the late William Walker and Hazel Whited Richardson.  Billy was predeceased by his sister, Joy Holtvoight. He retired as an inspector for VDOT and was a US Air Force veteran.  Billy was a member of Mill Swamp Baptist...

Jun 7, 2024

Her love language was sugar, for she spoke that to just about everyone she knew, as she delivered her desserts. And now, at age 94, Juanita Alphin, will no longer walk out of her kitchen with a plate of fudge, drive to her neighbors with a wedge of warm apple cake, or distribute individual bags of treats to the...

Jun 6, 2024

​Richard John Yesensky, 75, passed away June 6, 2024.  He was born in Monterey, CA the son of the late Albert Samuel Yesensky and Ruth Jaeger Yesensky.  Dick retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the U.S. Army.  He began his training as an Airborne Ranger.  During his time of service, he was appointed by President Ronald Reagan to the...

May 31, 2024

.MMCM Terry W Myers passed away May 31, 2024 in Obici Hospital surrounded by loved ones.

Mr. Myers is survived by his bride of 32 years, Sandi Myers, four children, Chad Myers, Jody Myers, Shelley Alexander and Cindy Gibbs, two step children Tracy Austin and Lara Webb, 7 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews....