Nellie Felton Davis Saunders
Jul 8, 2009
Nellie Felton Davis Saunders, 80, of Suffolk, VA passed away on July 8, 2009. A native of Nansemond County, VA she was the daughter of the late George M. Davis, Sr. and Annie Lee Felton Davis. She was also predeceased by her husband, Nathaniel Harold Saunders. Nell was a retired school teacher and a member of the Order of the...
Rosa Irene Cook
Jul 7, 2009
Rosa Irene Cook, 84, died at Sentara Obici Hospital on July 7, 2009 after a short battle with cancer. A native of North Carolina she was the daughter of the late Clarence Talmadge Clary and Dora George Clary. She was also predeceased by her first husband Otis Aldine Fravel; daughters, Audrey Chipman, Elizabeth Braford and granddaughter, Shannon Chipman. She retired...
Shelby Gordon Putman
Jul 5, 2009
Shelby Gordon Putman, 71, passed away July 5, 2009. She was born in Suffolk the daughter of the late Virginia F. and Walter K. "Mutt" Gordon. She was also predeceased by her brother, Willard Bruce Gordon. For the past 10 years Shelby has been a Cosmetology Examiner for the State of Virginia. She was a member of Magnolia United Methodist...
Edgar Francis Chandler, Jr.
Jul 2, 2009
Edgar Francis Chandler, Jr., 53, of Suffolk, VA passed away on July 2, 2009. A native of Queens, NY he was the son of Mary Ann Chandler and the late Edgar Francis Chandler, Sr. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from the New York City Police Department. Edgar was a member of The Basilica of Saint...
Rowena K. Sidebottom
Jun 24, 2009
Rowena K. Sidebottom, 91, of Suffolk, VA passed away on June 24, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Gurth Harper and Inez Smith Harper and also precedeased by her husband, Edward Sidebottom. Rowena was a teacher in the New York School System until her retirement. She is survived by her sister, Doris Wise of Mvacie, Indiana. Burial will...
Deloris Faye Byrd
Jun 22, 2009
Deloris Faye Byrd, 63, passed away June 22, 2009. She was born in Suffolk, VA the daughter of the late James Laban Byrd and Nina Harrell Byrd. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Reuben K. and Doris H. Byrd of Suffolk, VA. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Liberty Spring...
Elizabeth Sue Brown Underwood
Jun 18, 2009
Sue Brown Underwood, 84, beloved wife and mother passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on June 18, 2009 in Suffolk, VA. She was born in Scotland Neck, NC, on November 2, 1924, to the late Archibald Newton Brown and Willia Gay Brown. Sue was an active member of Suffolk Christian Church. She was predeceased by her...
Peggy Annette Faucett Reeves
Jun 15, 2009
Peggy Annette Faucett Reeves, 48, of Suffolk, VA walked thru Heaven's gate on June 15, 2009. She was a member of Wilroy Baptist Church. She was predeceased by her daughter, Susan A. Reeves. Annette is survived by her daughters, Michelle J. Wolke of Suffolk, VA, Connie E. Reeves of Zuni, VA; mother and father, Peggy Ann and Thomas William Faucett,...
Judy Kay Patton Parker
Jun 14, 2009
Judy Kay Parker departed her earthly life in her residence in Suffolk, VA and went to be with the Lord and her waiting loved ones, her mother, Clara Maxine Hall, and father David Patton, and best friend Gail Manners. She was born October 29, 1942 in Newton, Ohio. She lived most of her life in Norfolk and Virginia Beach. She...
Virginia Lee Pearce
Jun 10, 2009
Virginia Lee Pearce, 75, of Suffolk, VA passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 in her home. She was born on December 10, 1934 to the late Robert Linwood and Clara Johnson Pearce at Lakeview Hospital in Suffolk, VA. She graduated in 1953 from Holland High School and went on to Longwood to get her teaching...
Willard Butler Holland
Jun 9, 2009
Willard Butler Holland, 69, passed away June 9, 2009. He was born in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, the son of the late Ella Butler Holland and Vernon Awood Holland Sr. He was predeceased by his sister, Alma Ann Rountree and brothers, Vernon A. Holland Jr., Joseph Milton Holland and Charlie Thomas Holland. Willard retired as assistant production manager from...
Clyde Allen Burford
Jun 7, 2009
Clyde Allen Burford, 74, of Suffolk, VA passed away June 7, 2009. He was born in Bedford, VA where he loved to pick peaches in Gross's Orchard and watch for deer at Peaks of Otter. He was the son of the late Esther A. and Ezra F. Burford and predeceased by his brothers, Rucker and Landon Burford. After 43 ½...
John David Thomas, Jr.
Jun 1, 2009
John David Thomas Jr., 65, passed away June 1, 2009. He was an artist and musician. He is survived by close friends and caregivers, Andy and Nancy Cocco; cousin and wife, Roger and Barbara Capps; and close friends, Sharyn and Jerry Downs. Services will be private. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.
Justin Lars Noland
May 24, 2009
Justin Lars Noland, 21, of Suffolk, VA passed away May 24, 2009. He was a 2006 Lakeland High School graduate. He was predeceased by his father, Darrell E. Noland. Justin is survived by his mother and father, Sandra and Thomas "Tom" Shirk; sister, Amberlea Shirk; brothers, Bobby Rhea Shirk and Colton Shirk all of Suffolk, VA; maternal grandparents, Rheabon and...
Carrie Judson Turner Brown
May 22, 2009
Carrie Judson Turner Brown, 101, formerly of Suffolk, VA passed away May 22, 2009. She was born in Isle of Wight County the daughter of the late Jesse Franklin Spivey Turner and James Henry Turner. She was also predeceased by her husband of 27 years, Clyde Marshall Brown, Sr.; sons Clyde Marshall Brown, Jr. and James Linwood Brown, Sr.; sisters,...
William Charles Tomes
May 21, 2009
William "Bill" Charles Tomes, 42, of Suffolk, VA passed away May 21, 2009. He was born in Detroit, MI. He retired after 20 years in the U.S. Navy having served in Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom. Bill was an active police officer for the Chesapeake Police Department and participated in the Big Brothers and Sisters Program. He was a member...
Kathryn Elizabeth Campen
May 20, 2009
Kathryn Elizabeth Campen, 78, of Suffolk, VA passed away May 20, 2009. She was born in Columbus, OH the daughter of the late Elizabeth Marsh Campen and Allen Barnes Campen. She retired as a Commander in the Nurse Corp for the United States Navy and served during Vietnam. Kathryn is survived by two sisters, Joanne A. Trump and Mary Clifton...
Jerry Ray Barnes, Jr.
May 17, 2009
Jerry Ray Barnes, Jr., infant son of Jerry Ray Barnes, Sr. and Cami Raquel Bailey Barnes of Suffolk, VA passed away on May 17, 2009. Jerry was also survived by his brothers and sisters: Jacob Levi, Jozi Gene, Jaden Ray, Jolie Raquel and Corbin Japheth; his maternal grandparents, Brenda Martin and Neil and Maria Bailey; his paternal grandparents, Eugene Leroy...
Peter Teddy Depriest
May 17, 2009
Peter Teddy DePriest, 49, of Portsmouth, VA passed away May 17, 2009. He was the son of the late Dorothy Ann and Morris Hill Swaithes and also predeceased by his former wife, Eugenia "Genia" DePriest. Pete was employed by Swift Trucking Company. He is survived by Tracey Suleman of the home. He also has two wonderful daughters, Christina Johnson and...
Joseph Augustus Umphlett
May 15, 2009
Joseph Augustus Umphlett, 76, of Suffolk passed away on May 15, 2009. A native of Suffolk, he was the son of the late Joseph Jackson Umphlett and Daisy Ashley Umphlett. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, William J. "Jack" Umphlett, Sr. and Betty Umphlett and nephews, William J. Umphlett, Jr., George Curtis Umphlett and wife Haley; and great...
