Obituary Listing

Nov 17, 2023

Robert "Robbie" Vito Bailey, 68, passed away on November 17, 2023.  He was born in Portsmouth, VA; the son of the late Frederick E. Bailey, Jr. and Rose T. Bailey. He was predeceased by his wife, Teresa Blakley Bailey. Robert enjoyed a lifelong career in automotive bodywork before retiring.

Robert is survived by his sister, Theresa Burden;...

Nov 16, 2023

Winfred Carter, 91, passed away November 16, 2023.  He was born in Gates County, NC the son of the late Ernest Wilson and Nellie Grace Carter Everett.  He was predeceased by his granddaughter, Susan Annette Reeves; and siblings, Mary Elizabeth Strouthers, Marie Henry, William "Tommy" Everett, James Everett, and Robert Earl Everett.  Winfred retired as a machine operator for...

Nov 15, 2023

Otha Thomas Parker III, 77, passed away November 15, 2023.  He was born in Norfolk, VA the son of the late Otha Thomas Parker and Queen Elizabeth King Parker.  He was predeceased by his wife, Linda Farmer Parker and his brother, George A. Parker.  Otha was a United States Army veteran having served during Vietnam.  He later went on...

Nov 13, 2023

Dorothy Sylvia Zamponi Dawson, 96, peacefully passed away November 13, 2023.  She was born in Scranton, PA the daughter of the late August Zamponi and Mary Santolini Zamponi.  She was predeceased by her husband of 36 years, John Lee Dawson, Sr. and her son, Dennis Michael Dawson.  Dorothy retired after 23 years from the FBI Identification Department.  She was...

Nov 13, 2023

In loving memory of Julian Edwin Rios, who left us too soon at the tender age of 8. Julian was born in Baltimore, MD on October 28, 2015, and died in Virginia Beach, VA on November 13, 2023. He brought immense joy and laughter into our lives during his brief time with us.

Julian had a special...

Nov 11, 2023

Linda Sharon "Sherry" Wood Franz, 73, passed away November 11, 2023.  She was born in Loma Linda, California, the daughter of the late Billy Earl Wood and Frieda Holbrook Wood.  She was predeceased by her brother, Mark Wood.  Sherry was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend to many. She was an active and treasured member of her...

Nov 11, 2023

On November 11, 2023 Kelly Gwen Blankenship was suddenly called to her eternal home, where she is rejoining with our Lord and Savior.  Kelly was born in Norfolk, VA to Willis and Anna Blankenship on November 9, 1960.  She is predeceased by her aunt, Virginia Grieco, Uncle Nick Grieco; and niece, Amanda Davis Nowlin.  She is survived by her...

Nov 9, 2023

Hunter Lee Selby, 63, passed away November 9, 2023.  He was born in Nansemond County, VA the son of the late Horace Hunter Selby and Audrey Dean Clements Selby Parr.  He was predeceased by his brother and sister-in-law, Dean and Susan Selby.  He was a master welder and sheet metalist owning his own business for many years.  His love...

Nov 9, 2023

While his tools may have come to a rest, Gilbert Laureano Sr., affectionately known as: "Gil", "Dad", "Papa G", or "Mr. G", peacefully passed away on November 9, 2023, at the age of 64 at Southside Regional Medical Center in Petersburg, Virginia surround by love with his closest family and friends at his side.

He was born...

Nov 8, 2023

William "Billy" Hersey Byrd, 87, passed away November 8, 2023.  He was born in Nansemond County, VA the son of the late William Jordan Byrd and Virginia Rountree Byrd.  He was predeceased by his first wife, Barbara O. Byrd; sister, Barbara Whitehurst Jordan, and nephew, Mitchell Whitehurst.  Billy served in the Virginia Army National Guard.  He later went on...

Nov 7, 2023

Barbara Ann Snead, 76, passed away on November 7, 2023. She was born in Danville, VA to the late Mattie Ann Sigmon and Eddie Franklin Snead. She was also the sister of the late Delores Diane Snead.

Barbara is survived by her sister, Janet Kay Norton, Nephew, Howard Glenn Norton and children, and niece Emily Ann Snead-Gilpin...

Nov 6, 2023

John Richard Engle Sr., 86, passed away November 6, 2023.  He was born in Michigan the son of the late John Henry Engle and Olive Ida Teal Engle.  He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Margie Louis Turner Engle.  John was a United States Navy veteran.  He later went on to work and then retired as a...

Nov 4, 2023

Barbara Ann Riddick Griffin, 95, passed away November 4, 2023.  She was born in Suffolk, VA the daughter of the late Willie Edward Riddick and Maude Smith Riddick.  She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Judson Weldon Griffin; and siblings, Grace Salmon, Marion Byrd, Ryland Jack Riddick, and Charlie Riddick.  Barbara worked as a waitress for restaurants...

Nov 3, 2023

Georgia Rayne Burton infant daughter of William Taylor Burton and Mary Susan Briley Burton passed away November 3, 2023.  In addition to her parents she is survived by her siblings, Shelby Ellen Burton, Miley Leigh-Ann Burton, Taylor Roger-Elks Briley, and Joseph Edward Burton.

A memorial service to celebrate Georgia's life will be held on Friday, November 10,...

Nov 2, 2023

George "Bobby" R. Wright, 82, passed away November 2, 2023.  He was born in Nansemond County, VA the son of the late Will Herman Wright, Sr. and Helen Ashley Wright.  He was predeceased by his brother, Will "Billy" Herman Wright, Jr.  Bobby retired from International Paper.  He owned and operated Bobby and Brenda's Lawnmower Service for numerous years.  He...

Nov 2, 2023

Curtis Brock Estep, 87, of Suffolk, VA entered into rest at his home on November 2, 2023.  Curtis was born in Elizabethton, Tennessee on June 24, 1936 to Claude and Mae Estep, where he grew up with his older, predeceased brother, Jack Estep.  While serving in the United States Navy, Curtis met and married his surviving wife of 64...

Oct 28, 2023

Janet Erwin, age 81 of Zuni, Virginia, was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend.  She passed into the arms of her Savior on Saturday, October 28, 2023, in Norfolk after a brief illness.  She was preceded in death by her grandson, Jesse Erwin.

She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 63 years, J.M. Erwin,...

Oct 27, 2023

Will "Billy" Herman Wright, Jr. 86, of Suffolk, Virginia passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023. Billy was the son of the late Will Herman Wright, Sr. and Helen Ashley Wright. Billy was a great father, grandaddy and husband. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a supervisor for Union Camp. He enjoyed sports and...

Oct 25, 2023

Maureen Elizabeth Brown (née Dupras), 72, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2023, surrounded by family.

Maureen was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, to George and Doris Dupras and had 5 brothers and sisters, all of whom predeceased her.

Maureen was employed as a bus driver for the Virginia Beach school system for over 20...

Oct 21, 2023

Sarah Jaenyne Torres Merzier, 56, passed away October 21, 2023.  She was born in New York the daughter of Adela Morales Baez Torres and the late Jose Torres, Sr.  She was predeceased by her son, Christopher A. Ramos.  Sarah worked as an account manager for Sentara Occupational Health.  She was a member of New Life Church and was devoted...