Obituary Listing

Sep 11, 2024

William Edward "Billy" Moore, age 86, went to his heavenly home early Wednesday morning, September 11th, 2024 with his dear wife of 59 years, Mollie Jones Moore, and their daughter, Elizabeth Jeanette Moore Todd (Mark) by his side.  Billy and Mollie have been living in Cary, North Carolina since February of 2023 to be near their daughter and her...

Sep 11, 2024

Diana "Dee" Marie Ellis, 85, of Suffolk, VA, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on September 11, 2024.

Born on June 15, 1939, in Rochester, PA, to the late Earl W. Timmons and Mary Conley, Dee spent her early teen years in Franklin, VA, before returning to Pennsylvania. A 1957 graduate of Monaca High...

Sep 9, 2024

Blanche "Sally" Cartos, 86, passed away September 9, 2024, in Portsmouth Virginia. She was born on May 20, 1938 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to the late Willie Alonzo Hanks and Susie Martin Hanks.

She retired from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Chesapeake, VA after 27 years of service. She danced for over 40 years and...

Sep 8, 2024

Sharon Ann Mealhouse, 80, of Suffolk, VA passed away September 8, 2024. She was born August 22, 1944, in Detroit, MI.

Sharon was a Teacher's Assistant with Suffolk Public Schools. She was a devout member of Magnolia Methodist Church since 1974, where she was a member of the Shaw Bible Class and on occasion would teach Sunday...

Sep 6, 2024

Gary Lee Herto, 83, passed away September 6, 2024.  He was born in Reedsville, PA the son of the late Clay Budd Herto and Mary Ruth Bumgardner Herto.  He was predeceased by his brother, Dennis Dale Herto.  Gary retired as a truck driver for Blair Brothers.  He was a member of Magnolia United Methodist Church.  Gary loved being a...

Sep 5, 2024

Jeannette Ann Hughes Houser, 82, passed away September 5, 2024.  She was born in Portsmouth, VA the daughter of the late Arthur Alexander Hughes and Gladys Edith Bristow Hughes.  She was predeceased by her husband, Benniville Wilson Houser; sister, Linda Mae Hughes Clifford; and brother, Arthur Alexander Hughes, Jr.

Jeannette is survived by her daughters, Teresa Croker,...

Sep 4, 2024

Clifford Lee Smith ("Smitty"), 96, of Smithfield, VA transitioned peacefully to his heavenly home on September 4, 2024, with his son and daughter by his side.

Smitty was born on August 2, 1928, in Charlottesville, VA at the UVA Hospital to Paul Henry and Gracie Pannel Smith. Smitty grew up in Waynesboro, VA, and was one of...

Aug 29, 2024

Travis Walter Glover, 19, passed away August 29, 2024.  He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of Jerry Wesley Glover, II and Lacey Katrina Howell Glover.  Travis was predeceased by his brother, Trent Glover.  He worked as a technician for Summit Fire & Rescue.

In addition to his parents, Travis is survived by his siblings, Jerry...

Aug 29, 2024

Betty Byrd Knight, 95, passed away August 29, 2024. She was born in Nansemond County, VA the daughter of the late Jethro Jordan Byrd and Grace Inez Ellis Byrd. She was predeceased by her husband of 42 years, Roger Vandeventer Knight, Jr.; daughter, Betsy Jane Knight; and her brothers and their wives, Rudolph and Marion Byrd, Fred and Nancy...

Aug 29, 2024

Terrence Mark Dudash, 74, unexpectedly passed away on August 29, 2024 in his country home in rural Wakefield, Virginia.  He was born in Gary, Indiana; the son of the late Frank William Dudash and Ethel Veronica Anduski Dudash.  His friends and family knew him as "Terry;" to his fellow aviators, he was "Dash."  Since 1974, he called Virginia home;...

Aug 28, 2024

Judith Ann Gallagher, 85, passed away August 28, 2024. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of the late Francis Merle Gallagher and Agnes Mary Dyke Gallagher. She was predeceased by her parents, her sister, Florence Gallagher Spano; brother-in-law Jerome Spano, and her great nephew-in-law, Chad Agan. Judith retired from the United States Department of Labor in Norfolk...

Aug 27, 2024

Leslie O'Neill Lunger, 79, passed away August 27, 2024.  She was born in Baltimore, MD the daughter of the late Matthew James O'Neill and Margaret Barbara Schisler O'Neill.  Leslie worked as an administrative assistant for the United States Air Force and then later retired from the Rand Corporation.  She loved her community by serving at the Catholic Church and...

Aug 27, 2024

Evelyn Hope Turner Whitehead, 81, passed away August 27, 2024.  She was born in Southampton County, VA the daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson Turner and Dorothy Elizabeth Butler Ellis.  She was predeceased by her daughter, Kimberly Carter; and siblings, Vivian Griggs, Brenda Boyce, Ann Tew, and Thomas Turner.  Evelyn ran several restaurants, hair salons, and convenience stores throughout...

Aug 25, 2024

Steve Michael Rawls, 61, passed away on August 25, 2024. He was born in Nansemond Co, VA to the late Dorothy Vann and Clyde Wilson Rawls. He is also predeceased by his brother, Wilson Lee Rawls. Steve was a devoted employee of the Virginia Department of Transportation for over 40 years. Steve was a lifetime member of Desert Road...

Aug 19, 2024

By the grace of our loving Father and Savior, our precious little angel is completely healed from his afflictions. Josijah Jamir Porter, 6, peacefully transitioned, in the comfort of his bed, on August 19, 2024 from a rare type of childhood brain cancer. He was safely surrounded by adoring family members, his mommy holding his right hand and his...

Aug 18, 2024

Daniel Clarence Kelley, 59, of Wyoming, Michigan, passed away on August 18, 2024 after losing his battle with cancer, surrounded by his family.

Daniel was born on April 5th 1965, to Gordon and Marcia Kelley in El Paso, Texas. Daniel received his Associates Degree in General Studies Science from Colorado Technical University.

Daniel will be...

Aug 17, 2024

Mary  "Libby" Elizabeth Navy Plymale, 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 17, 2024 surrounded by her family.  She was born in Monks Corner, SC the daughter of the late Walter and Anne Navy.  She was predeceased and reunited with her soulmate and the love of her life, Howard Ray Plymale; and her sister, Beulah...

Aug 13, 2024

Ruth Audrey Warner Malbon, 62, passed away August 13, 2024.  She was born in Wake County, NC the daughter of the late Melvin Arnold Warner and Blanche Adele McElveen Warner.  She was predeceased by her son, Brian D. Malbon.

Ruth is survived by her husband of 47 years, Robert Courtney Malbon; son, Robert C. Malbon, II (Veronica);...

Aug 8, 2024

Debra Phippins Scott Loudin, 58, passed away August 8, 2024.  She was born in Suffolk, VA the daughter of Nancy Umplett Scott Buck and the late Charles William Scott, Sr.  She was predeceased by her step-father, Kenny Buck.  Debra retired as a title clerk.  She was a member of the Suffolk Moose Lodge #141.

Debra loved to...

Aug 8, 2024

Davina "Dee" Dale Beickert Spry, 69, passed away on August 8, 2024.  She was born in Queens, NY the daughter of the late Martin Paul Beickert, Jr. and Ethel Davina Bonifer Beickert. The Beickert family eventually settled in North Carolina and Dee lived most of her adult life in Northeast North Carolina and Southeast Virginia. Dee has lived and...