Obituary Listing

May 28, 2024

Benjamin James Anderson, 51, passed away May 28, 2024.  He was born in Miami, FL the son of Virginia Maxine Anderson.  Ben was a United States Air Force veteran who went on to retire from the United States Navy as a Chief Logistics Specialist.  During his time in service he served in the Gulf War.  Following his retirement, he...

May 21, 2024

Minnie Louise Butler, 73, passed away May 21, 2024.  She was born in Nansemond Co., VA the daughter of the late William Woodlee Butler and Lillie Elizabeth Copeland Butler.

Minnie is survived by her sister, Linda Butler.

Services are private.  Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.

May 20, 2024

Elaine Bailey Nance, 64, passed away on May 20, 2024. She was born in Alexander City, Alabama to the late Mildred Church and Bobby Lamar Bailey. She is also predeceased by her brother, Darrell Bailey.

Elaine is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Tony Lee Nance; daughter, Kimberly N. Brown (Robert); son, Christopher L. Nance...

May 19, 2024

Barbara Isenhour Wilson Parker, 80, passed away May 19, 2024.  She was born in North Carolina, the daughter of the late Betty E. Isenhour and Vance Orrin Isenhour, Jr.  Barbara is predeceased by her son, Mark Orrin Wilson.

Barbara is survived by her husband, John Franklin Parker, Jr.; daughter, Lisa Ann Wilson; stepdaughter, Carol Parker Kennedy (Kevin);...

May 18, 2024

David "Bill" William Arnold, Sr., 82, passed away May 18, 2024.  He was born in Butte, Montana the son of the late Thomas Charles Arnold and Mable Francis Arnold.  He was predeceased by his son-in-law, Michael Conery and brother, Tim Arnold.  David retired as a Lieutenant Commander from the United States Navy.  He served during the time of the...

May 18, 2024

Paul "P.J." Elton Bradshaw, Jr., 73, passed away May 18, 2024.  He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of the late Paul E. Bradshaw, Sr. and Sarah Lou Gunter.  He was predeceased by his brother, Michael Bradshaw.  P.J. was a United States Army veteran.  He later went on to work as an Iron Worker for AllFirst.  He was...

May 13, 2024

Francis Carl "Frank" Bick, 76, of Smithfield, Virginia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 13, 2024. Born in Hardin, Illinois, he was the son of the late Henry and Bernice Bick. He is also predeceased by his son, Carl Paul Bick. He was a jack of all trades and a master of everything! There was...

May 12, 2024

Dorothy Mae Lawrence Stevenson, 79, wife of Dr. Pretlow Lee Stevenson, Jr. passed away May 12, 2024.  She was born in Nansemond County, VA the daughter of the late Elizie Ollie Lawrence and Arleithia Brown Lawrence.  She was predeceased by 8 siblings, and a great granddaughter, Tyrah Ann Powell.   Dorothy retired as a school teacher from Suffolk Public Schools.  ...

May 10, 2024

Sarah Ann Butterworth McCalips, 40, passed away on May 10, 2024. She was born in Newport News, VA to Holly Ann Brown and Charles Bradley Butterworth. She is predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Warren and Sanna Butterworth. She was a beautiful soul who loved her family and life to the fullest, she spoke her love through her music and...

May 7, 2024

Timothy Shaun Kelly, 61, passed away unexpectedly May 7, 2024.  He was born in Newport News, VA the son of the late Clyde "Buck" Eugene Kelly, Sr. and Virginia Baker Kelly.  Tim formerly worked as a Design Engineer for JJMA and Rosenblatt marine design firms. He loved the thrill of the playing Roulette, attending rock concerts, and taking cruises...

May 6, 2024

Johnnie Ray Brown, 48, passed away peacefully at his home in Windsor, VA.  He was born on August 14, 1975, in Portsmouth, VA.  He will be lovingly remembered by his father CJ Brown and sisters Jessica Vick (Steve), and Jenny Huff (Chad).  He is preceded in death by his stepmother, Jane C. Brown.

Johnnie attended Currituck County...

May 3, 2024

Carolyn Holland Stephenson born on February 12, 1941 went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 3, 2024. She was a loving wife, mother and Meme.  She loved God, her family, friends and animals, especially dogs and horses, raising and caring for many. She spent many days with family and friends at Lake Gaston enjoying...

May 1, 2024

On May 1, 2024 Lois Elizabeth Stone Larson, 84, with family by her side, entered into her eternal home free from pain. Lois was born in Rustburg VA on October 13, 1939 to the late John Hamilton Stone and Bertha Mayberry Stone.

Lois was raised on a rural farm in Rustburg. She participated in 4H and was...

May 1, 2024

Wanda Sue Brinkley, 70, passed away May 1, 2024.  She was born in West Virginia the daughter of the late Samuel Ray and Opal Minnie Simpkins. Wanda is predeceased by her sisters, Judy Saunders, Karen Byrum, Alice Hyatt; and brother, Elliott Simpkins. Wanda was a member of Holland Baptist Church.

Wanda is survived by her husband of...

Apr 28, 2024

Judith Corbitt Harcum, 78, passed away April 28, 2024.  She was born in Newport News, VA the daughter of the late Etheleen Earle Smith Corbitt and William Henry Corbitt.  She was predeceased by her husband, Jerry Abram Harcum; and her nephew, Kevin W. Faison.  Judith worked as an accountant with Frank Sheffer, Inc.  She was a member of Holland...

Apr 25, 2024

Camron Anthony Scott Hooten, 21, passed away April 25, 2024.  He was born in Chesapeake, VA the son of Stevie Michelle Hooten and Brandon Lee Mitchell.  He was predeceased by his sister, Carmynn DiGiovanni and aunt, Hayley O'Steen.  Camron worked as a diesel mechanic for Chasing Money.

In addition to his parents, Camron is survived by his...

Apr 24, 2024

Raymond "Buddy" Duval, age 72, of Butler, TN, passed away on April 24, 2024 at his residence. Buddy was born July 22, 1951 in North Tonawanda, NY to Louis and Jane (Antonelli) Duval. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Diane (Duck) Duval; brother, Joseph Duval; sister, Catherine Smolen; and grandson Brandon...

Apr 24, 2024

Brian Keith Whitmore, 50, passed away April 24, 2024.  He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of the late Charles Thomas Whitmore and Diane Warren Whitmore.  Brian graduated in 1992 from Nansemond Suffolk Academy where he played football and baseball both winning State Championships that year.  He worked as a plumber and enjoyed learning every facet of it.  ...

Apr 21, 2024

Wai-Hong Kwong, M.D., 94, passed away April 21, 2024.  He was born in Toi Shan, Kwangtung, China, the son of the late Yun Choi Li and Man Hang Kwong. He is predeceased by Jane, his wife of 57 years, two brothers and two sisters. Dr. Kwong earned his medical degree in 1957 from Peiping Union Medical College in Beijing,...

Apr 18, 2024

John Robert Crigger (Bobby) died in his home on Thursday, April 18, 2004, at the age of 51. He was the beloved son of Mary R. Crigger and Terry, Sr. and Tammy (step-mother) Crigger. He is survived by his brothers Terry and his wife Michelle, Billy, and Garrison, and his sister, Mona.  Bobby was a natural athlete who loved...