Obituary Listing

Feb 8, 2024

Merle Cofield Groves, 87, passed away February 8, 2024.  She was born in Aulander, North Carolina the daughter of the late James A. Cofield and Mary R. Cofield.  She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 64 years, John E. Groves, Sr.; her son, Gene Groves; grandson, Tommy; and numerous sisters and brothers.

Merle is survived by...

Feb 5, 2024

Thomas Lee Atkins, 86, passed away February 5, 2024.  He was born in Surry County, Virginia the son of the late Eddie Thomas Atkins and Eleanora Wells Atkins.    He was predeceased by his first wife, Betty Sightler Atkins; and his sisters, Margaret A. Harris and Nora M. Adkins.  Thomas was a United States Marine Corps veteran.  After his time...

Feb 4, 2024

James Clinton Babb, 82, passed away February 4, 2024.  He was born in Southampton County, Virginia the son of the late Clinton Babb and Gladys C. Blythe.  He was predeceased by his companion Ilene McCann Babb.  Jimmy worked as a bridge tender for VDOT.

Jimmy is survived by his son, Leslie Dean Elder.

Burial is...

Jan 31, 2024

James Guy Jarrell, 76, passed away January 31, 2024.  He was born in Harbinger, NC the son of the late Norvell Gordon Jarrell and Virginia Ragland Jarrell.  James was a United States Marine Corps veteran having served during Vietnam.  He was a member of the D.A.V Chapter #26 and the Vietnam Veterans of American Chapter #969.

Services...

Jan 30, 2024

Carey Wingard Butterworth, 72, went to his heavenly home on January 30, 2024. He was born on January 18, 1952 in Newport News, VA to the late Beulah Chalkley and Alvin Swepson Butterworth Jr. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War and later went to work as an electrical engineer and project manager for the Department...

Jan 30, 2024

Donald Ray Gumms, 73, passed away January 30, 2024.  He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of the late Harold A. Gumms and Dorothy H. Gumms.  He was predeceased by his sister, Linda Lou Gumms King.  Donald retired as a musician.  He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventists.

Donald is survived by his sons,...

Jan 28, 2024

Russell David Nichols Sr, 76, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 28, 2024. He was born in Suffolk, VA to the late Mary Lou Guyton and Russell Dean Nichols. He is also predeceased by his sister, Mary Dean N. Gray.

David has been flying since he was fourteen years old. Flying was his passion....

Jan 26, 2024

Robert Lee "Root" "Bully" Turner was born in Suffolk, VA on August 21, 1940 to the late Pearl and Rosser Turner. God reached out and took his hand and carried him home on January 26, 2024. He is also predeceased by his brothers, Michael and Perry Turner.

Robert is survived by his loving wife of 21 years,...

Jan 25, 2024

In memory of John "Steve" Stephen Lassiter, who peacefully passed away at the age of 72 on January 25, 2024.  He was born in Nansemond County, Virginia the son of the late John Wilburn Lassiter and Emma Katherine Lassiter.  He was a member of West End Baptist Church.  He was also a dedicated employee at Nansemond Precast Concrete Company,...

Jan 16, 2024

Wilburn "Bill" Perry Davis, 97, passed away January 16, 2024.  He was born in Brevard, NC the son of the late Perry Stoval Davis and Allie Jerusha Owenby Davis.  He was predeceased by his daughter, Lavonne Barba; and siblings, Aileen, Marjorie, Carrol, Harold, Jack, and Helen.  Bill was a United States Navy veteran having served during WWII.  He later...

Jan 14, 2024

Doris Lee Ellis Putman, 95, became "absent from the body, present with the LORD" and Savior on January 14, 2024.

She was born in Hopewell, VA to the late Willie Pat Holland Ellis and Leroy Ellis and was predeceased by her loving husband of 16 years, Robert Dean Putman, her sister, Marie Ellis Holland and her son-in-law,...

Jan 10, 2024

After 59 years of living my best life, I joined my beloved Mother and sisters in heaven on January 10, 2024.   I was born to the most phenomenal Momma (aka my superhero) Margaret A. Donovan who preceded me in death. I know she greeted me at the pearly gates with "Bless your heart Chrissy".

My Mom taught...

Jan 5, 2024

Paul John Fowler, Jr, 91, went to be with the Lord on January 5, 2024. He was born in Isle of Wight Co, VA to the late Ruby Howell Knight and Paul John Fowler, Sr. He is also predeceased by his sister, Elizabeth Davis Skelton. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He worked as...

Jan 4, 2024

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his Saints" Psalm 116:15

Our dad, Larry Clifton Edwards, 88 of Greenville, VA, went home to Jesus on January 4, 2024. He was born in Hamlet, NC on February 4, 1935, and later settled in Virginia after graduating from North Carolina State University. Larry was a...

Jan 3, 2024

Carmen Delfina Montalvo also known as Titi Cucha by her nieces and nephews and Comí by her sister, Irma Dones.  Carmen "Cucha"  Montalvo was born in Rio Piedras Puerto Rico on November 30th, 1947 she passed away at the age of 76 on January 3, 2024 in Suffolk, VA.

Carmen was the daughter of the late Ramon...

Dec 31, 2023

Irene Elizabeth Turnbull Thomas (96) of Suffolk, previously of Woodbridge VA, went to be with the Lord on December 31, 2023. Born in Indiana, PA to the late Henry and Mae Miller Turnbull, Irene was predeceased by five brothers. Irene was a very giving person who volunteered herself for several functions and organizations. She most enjoyed her time singing...

Dec 28, 2023

Era Elizabeth Massie "Betty" Mitchell, 84, passed away on December 28, 2023. She was born in Amherst Co, VA to the late Lucy Lawhorne and Elmo Massie. She is also predeceased by her daughter, Debra. She worked as a line worker for General Electric and later became the owner and president of Diggin Dick Mitchell Construction Co. Inc. She...

Dec 28, 2023

Harold Gregory Parker, 85, went home to be with the LORD on December 28, 2023. He died peacefully in his NC beach home with family by his side.

Born in Nansemond County VA on April 29, 1938, Harold was the son of Sarah Sue Goodman Parker and Seth Parker. He was a veteran of the Army National...

Dec 26, 2023

Carl White Hart Jr., 72, went to be with the Lord on December 26, 2023.  He was born in Wilkinsburg, PA, the son of the late Carl W. Hart, Sr. and Laura R. Weaverling.  Carl retired as Chief after serving in the United States Navy for over 25 years.  He later went on to work for Raytheon Corporation for...

Dec 21, 2023

Tulsa D. Sturges, 61, passed away December 21, 2023.  He was born in Alma, Georgia the son of Esta Pricillia Miller Sturges and the late Sidney Darwin Sturges.  He was predeceased by his daughter, Mary Tulissia Sturges.  Tulsa was a United States Air Force veteran.  He went on to own and operate his own electrical contracting business, Highway Electric,...