Obituary Listing

Feb 18, 2026

Franklin "Frank" Lester Piland, born July 19, 1939, in Nansemond County, Virginia, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, in Suffolk, Virginia, at the age of 86.

Frank was a devoted husband, father, and pappy, who dedicated his life to his family and community and absolutely adored his "Girls". He is preceded in death by his beloved...

Feb 18, 2026

Toni Lynn Stewart Haupt, born April 9, 1962, in Nansemond County, Virginia, passed away on February 18, 2026, in Suffolk, Virginia, at the age of 63.

Toni was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of many with her kindness and unwavering love for those around her. She grew up in Suffolk, where...

Feb 16, 2026

Ronald Lee "Ronnie" Saunders, a man who truly lived life with a twinkle in his eye and a fish on the line, has cast off for the great beyond at the age of 73. Born on April 29, 1952, in Virginia, Ronnie made his grand exit on February 16, 2026, in Michigan, leaving behind a legacy that will surely...

Feb 12, 2026

Kim Saunders Parham, 74, of Windsor, Virginia, passed away on February 12, 2026. He was born in Nansemond County, Virginia, the son of the late John Thomas Parham and Katherine Saunders Parham.

Kim was the owner of Windsor Amoco, a family business dating to the 1940s, originally an Esso station, that served as a gathering place and...

Feb 10, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our brother, Roy Copeland, who departed this life on February 10, 2026 at home in Windsor, Virginia. Roy touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Roy was born on November 25, 1954, and was a beloved sibling to his sister, Mary...

Feb 4, 2026

Deborah "Debbie" C. Marsh Dillard, 83, passed away on February 04, 2026. She was born in Hardwich, VT to parents Maurice and Marguerite Marsh. Deborah was predeceased by her husband, Hobson Chappell Dillard, Jr.; her son, Barry Dillard; brother, Dan Marsh; and brother-in-law, Roy Barnette, Jr.

Deborah worked for several years as a social worker for Social...

Feb 2, 2026

Donald Mike Banton, 65, passed away February 2, 2026.  Donald was born in Nansemond County, VA the son of the late Thurman and Ethel Watts Banton.  He is predeceased by his brothers, Larry Steve Banton, Jerry Thomas Banton and brother-in-law, Thomas Hyatt, Jr.

Donald is survived by his sons, Dustin and Devin Banton;...

Feb 2, 2026

Margaret Joyner Wells Gordon, 95 passed away on February 2, 2026, surrounded by her family. Margaret and her twin sister were born in Southampton County, Va. on April 2, 1930, to the late Leonard Alexander Joyner and Anna Elizabeth Britt Joyner.

She is also predeceased by her first husband, Mayo Buxton Wells, Sr. and her second husband...

Jan 31, 2026

Josephine Ann Hickey Walters, 84, passed away January 31, 2026. She was born in Scotland, to the late John and Jane Gibson Hickey. She is also predeceased by her husband, Roy Elton Walters. She was a member of St. Mary's of the Presentation Catholic Church.

Josephine is survived by her sons, Stephen Howard Walters (Eva), and Michael...

Jan 29, 2026

Dianna Jane Horn Yesensky, 74, of Suffolk, Virginia, passed away January 29, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard John Yesensky. Dianna was born in Bluefield, WV, the daughter of Ramon N. Horn and Hester Mae Horn. She was a masterful storyteller who could weave a tale together on the spot as she regaled her audience...

Jan 28, 2026

Ossie "Johnny" Lee Duvall, Jr., 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 28, 2026.  He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of the late Ossie L. Duval, Sr. and Daisy Elizabeth Parker Duval.  He was also predeceased by his sister, Peggy Boyd.  Johnny was a United States Army veteran.  He later went on to work for...

Jan 26, 2026

Tomoko Little, 88, passed away at home on January 26, 2026, after a brief illness. She was born on March 8, 1937 in Tokyo, Japan.

Coco, as she was known by everyone who loved her, came to the United States in February 1955 after joining the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus as a performer and...

Jan 25, 2026

Eric Johnson, 54, of Suffolk, VA, passed away January 25, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at Sentara Obici Hospital.

He was born May 1, 1971 in Kenosha County, WI to Bruce and Connie (Krahn) Johnson. He attended local grade schools and graduated from Westosha Central High School. Eric married Amanda Flint on December 16, 2000 in...

Jan 25, 2026

Karen Ann Huebner Zawaski, 73, passed away January 25, 2026.  Karen was born in Detroit, MI the daughter of the late Henry Charles and Jean Cora Hubbard Huebner.  She is predeceased by her brothers Robert and David Huebner.  Karen was an avid animal rescuer.

Karen is survived by her husband of 40 years...

Jan 23, 2026

Jean "Poo" Luter Butcher, 97, passed away January 23, 2026.  She was born in  Suffolk, VA the daughter of the late Rosser Clayton Luter, Sr. and Dorothy Louise Rountree Luter.  She was also predeceased by her siblings, Evelyn Archer and Rosser Clayton Luter, Jr.; and son-in-law, Stuart Doughtie.  Jean retired as a CNA for Nansemond Pointe.  During her time...

Jan 23, 2026

Theodore D. Hill, Jr., 82, passed away on January 23, 2026, in the company and care of his wife Melba Hill (Coughlin) in the comfort of their home. Ted, as he was lovingly called, was born on August 23, 1943, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Theodore D. Hill and Sylvia Howard Hill.

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Jan 22, 2026

Roy Elbert Myane, 74, passed away on January 22, 2026. He was born in Suffolk, VA, the son of the late Elbert Bruce Myane and Inez Babb Myane. He was also predeceased by his brother, Bruce Wayne Myane.

Roy proudly grew up in the Eclipse community of Crittenden and spent his childhood on the waters of Chuckatuck...

Jan 20, 2026

George "J.R." Edward Boswell, Jr., 45, passed away January 20, 2026.  He was born in Albany, GA the son of the late George E. Boswell, Sr. and Linda Marie Lewis Etherton.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Brandy M. Boswell.  J.R. worked in construction and paving.

J.R. is survived by his son,...

Jan 19, 2026

Herbert Alan Reid, 73 passed away January 19, 2026.  He was born in Marion, SC the son of the late Herbert Mack Reid and Elva Shaw Reid.  He was predeceased by his brother, Ricky Lee Reid.  Alan retired after 18 years from Environment Services at Sentara Obici Hospital.  He was a member of Oxford United Methodist Church.

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Jan 19, 2026

Peggy Jean Courtney McCausley, 83, passed away on January 19, 2026. She was born in Beargrass, North Carolina to the late Mary Louise Cowan and James William Courtney. She is also predeceased by her sister, Dorothy Brinkley. She worked as a time and motion engineer for General Electric. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Suffolk. She...