Obituary Listing

Aug 4, 2024

Capt. Phil Holwager (91) was an amazing husband, father, grandfather (pop pop), friend, servant of the Lord, and patriot serving his country with great honor and passion.  He never met a stranger, loved mentoring many in the ways of Lord, teaching and preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ in such an uncomplicated but powerful manner, a prayer warrior at...

Aug 4, 2024

Corine Oliver Carr, 86, passed away on August 4, 2024. She was born in Suffolk, Virginia to the late Nina Griggs and Horace Oliver Sr. She is also predeceased by her husband of 58 years, James Thomas Carr, and granddaughter, Taylor Rhee Carr. She retired after 22 years, as a secretary for Louise Obici Memorial Hospital. She was a...

Aug 4, 2024

Gary Duke Parker, 64, of Suffolk, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024. The son of the late  Catherine Duke Parker, he was predeceased in life by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 37 years, Juanita (Nita) Fanny Parker.

In December of 2022, after 42 years and 2 months of service, Parker retired from the Suffolk...

Jul 29, 2024

Steven Wayne Weaver, 71, passed away July 29, 2024.  He was born in Nansemond County, VA the son of the late Joseph Edward Weaver, Sr. and Lennie Belle Whitley Weaver.  He was predeceased by his brother, Joseph Edward Weaver, Jr.; sister, Mary Lynn Akers; and nephew, Brian Akers.  Steven worked as an autobody technician.  He loved fishing, hunting, shooting...

Jul 29, 2024

Mabel Joe Campbell Bates, 76, passed away surrounded by her loving family July 29, 2024.  She was born in Norfolk, VA the daughter of the late Vernie Marshall Campbell and Louvenia Knapp Campbell.  She was a retired courier and member of the Methodist faith.

Mabel is survived by her husband of almost 34 years, Howard "Tubbs" Sullivan...

Jul 28, 2024

Emmaleen Quayle Stapleton, 90, passed away July 28, 2024.  She was born in Montrose, Colorado the daughter of the late Daniel Quayle and Myrtle Maudie Stafford Quayle.  She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Richard Eugene Stapleton; her son, Richard E. Stapleton, Jr. and brother, Charles Quayle.  Emmaleen retired from the accounting department at Exxon Mobile, and...

Jul 28, 2024

Austin Michael Robinson, 25, passed away July 28, 2024.  Austin was born in Portsmouth, VA the son of Michael Randolph and Angie Edwards Robinson.  He was employed by Nansemond Pre-Cast Concrete Co., Inc.  Austin is predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Larry C. Edwards and paternal grandparents, James Lee and Mae Amory Robinson.

In...

Jul 25, 2024

William "Bill" Washburn Cayton, 72, passed away July 25, 2024.  Bill was born in Montgomery, AL the son of the late William and Dura Washburn Cayton.  He was a retired Retirement Specialist in the HR Department at Norfolk Naval Shipyard.  Bill was predeceased by his nephew David.

Bill is survived by his wife, Bridget  Kelly; daughter, Emily...

Jul 25, 2024

Otis Cleveland Waskey, Jr., 81, passed away July 25, 2024.  Otis was born in Lander, MD the son of the late Otis Cleveland Waskey, Sr. and Sophia Lavenia Cross Waskey.  He was predeceased by his first wife, Patrica C. Waskey; brother, Charles Waskey and sisters, Louise Hood and Lana Brust.  Otis was retired from US Civil Service having worked...

Jul 25, 2024

Mary Perkins Miles, 73, longtime resident of Suffolk, VA passed away July 25, 2024.  Mary was born in Catskills, NY and was the daughter of the late Charlie Leland and Kathryn Milstead Perkins.  She was a retired Sales Representative with Produce Source.  Mary was predeceased by her husband and father of her sons, Daniel "Danny" Wilson Miles, Sr.

Jul 19, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Bunch Gardner, 80, passed away on July 19, 2024. She was born in Chowan Co, NC to the late Lucy Dail and James Elliott Bunch. She is also predeceased by her loving husband of 44 years, Horace David Gardner; sisters, Mildred Farless and Rubie McClenney; and brother, Wilbur Bunch. Mary attended Cypress Chapel Christian Church.

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Jul 17, 2024

Jesse Matthew Erwin, Sr. – J.M. – age 82 of Zuni, Virginia, was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend.  He passed into the arms of his Savior on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Portsmouth after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Janet Gaskin Erwin, and grandson, Jesse Erwin....

Jul 17, 2024

Dennis L. Spitler, aged 76, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday July 17th after a concerted effort by the Whaleyville emeregency medical professionals.  He was able to be surrounded by his loving family at the time of his passing & we are thankful it seemed to be quick & peaceful.

Dennis, or Denny among his...

Jul 15, 2024

Kathleen Mary Kinsey Deans Williams, 104, was the daughter of the late Robert H. and Emma Ansell Kinsey. She was predeceased by first husband Robert R. Deans, second husband James L. Williams, brothers William H., Robert E. and Edward J. and sister Hazel L. Kinsey. She is survived by daughter The Rev. Kay Steele; granddaughter The Rev. Carol Steele...

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....