Obituary Listing

Aug 1, 2023

Glenn Edward "Killer" Ellis of Suffolk, Virginia passed away on August 1, 2023. Born on September 26, 1941, he was the son of the late Gilmer "Gus" Ellis and Hazel Boyette Ellis Harrison and stepson of James Harrison. He is also predeceased by his sister, Nancy Ellis Daniels.Glenn was a faithful member of Suffolk Christian Church, where he was...

Jul 30, 2023

Marilyn Louise Grunberg, 79, passed away on July 30, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Walter Vishnefski and Dorothy Hopper.

In addition to her parents, Marilyn is predeceased in death by her sisters, Carol Rolfe and Elaine Roski.  Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Leslie Ann Hill (Randy Hill) and Alison B. King,...

Jul 29, 2023

Robert Otis "Bobby" Holland, 84, of Windsor, VA went to be with the Lord on July 29, 2023. He was the son of the late Otis and Pauline Holland. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Martha B. Holland and his beloved dog, Chico. He was an active member at Windsor Baptist Church where he...

Jul 26, 2023

Alan Matthew Joyner, 35, passed away July 26, 2023.  He was born in Franklin, VA the son of Harry L. Joyner, III and Linda M. Joyner.  Alan graduated from Lakeland High School and Chowan University.  Following in his family footsteps he was the biggest St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Fan and Arizona Cardinals Football Fan.  He could most often be...

Jul 24, 2023

Dennis Allen "Dip" Bradshaw, 63, passed away July 24, 2023.  He was born in Tampa, FL the son of the late Clarence Allen and Shirley Ralph Bradshaw.  Dip was a 1979 graduate of Suffolk High School.  He coached the Windsor Knights Football Team for 27 years and was an avid Redskins fan. He was a self-employed Bail Bondsman.  Family...

Jul 24, 2023

Ronald Hayes Tolbert, 81, passed away July 24, 2023.  He was born in Henry County, VA the son of the late Dock Hayes Tolbert and Nora Wilson Tolbert.  He was predeceased by his daughter, Rhonda Ferrier.  Ronald retired as a civil service employee from Naval Facilities Engineering Command.

Ronald is survived by his wife of 38 years,...

Jul 23, 2023

Wayne Allan Gardner, 82, passed away surrounded by his family on July 23, 2023.  He was born in Norfolk, VA the son of the late Hiram "H.J." Jordan Gardner, Jr. and Audrey Christine Byrd Gardner.  He was an Elon University graduate and earned his Master's in Divinity from Lancaster Theological Seminary.  Wayne was a Protestant Minister and served his...

Jul 16, 2023

Michael Junius Slaughter, 52, passed away July 16, 2023.  He was born in Washington, DC the son of Junius Atkins Slaughter, Jr. and Delores Bryant Slaughter.  He was predeceased by his son, Dennis Stewart.  Michael retired as a Chief from the United States Navy having served during the Global War on Terrorism.  Following retirement, he went on to work...

Jul 13, 2023

Dominic Symion Taduran, of Suffolk, Virginia, passed away on July 13, 2023, 30 years to the day; and we were blessed by the Good Lord to welcome him to our lives and world, a full circle of life. He is preceded in death by his maternal Grandma/Lola Judy, who fondly called him Noodles or My Man, and Granddad Alfred,...

Jul 10, 2023

On Monday, July 10th, Jesus reached down and embraced Judy Ann Branch "GaGa" Powell, 80, from her home in Zuni, Va to her eternal home in Heaven. Judy was born in Newport News, VA to the late Helen Horton Mitchell and Richard Harold Branch. She is also predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Robert McCauley Powell Sr, and...

Jul 8, 2023

Edward Allen Mason Jr, 70 of Ivor, Virginia, passed away on July 8, 2023. He was born in Hampton, VA to the late Elma Dean Bryant and Edward A. Mason Sr. He is also predeceased by his wife, Margaret "Janie" Persinger Mason; son, Stephen Allen Mason; and granddaughter, Kaleigha Paige Mason.

He served in the US Marine...

Jul 7, 2023

John Elbert Barrow, 82, of Suffolk, VA went to be with his HEAVENLY FATHER, Friday, July 7, 2023.  John was born November 24,1940 in Chowan County, North Carolina to the late Erie F. Barrow and Neva Winslow Barrow.  John is predeceased by his wife of 36 years Eunice Lewis Barrow and his son, Kevin Wayne Barrow and sister, Betsy...

Jul 6, 2023

Charlotte Marie McClenny Jernigan, 81, passed away on July 6, 2023. She was born in Nansemond Co, VA to the late Lessie Copeland and Lonnie McClenny. She is also predeceased by her husbands, Harry Winborne Sr. and Roy Rogers Jernigan, whom she was married to for 45 years. She was a former member of the Suffolk Moose Lodge #141....

Jul 6, 2023

Verna Mae Langley was born April 14,1936, in Pitt County, NC. She was the daughter of the late William Tatum Sr. and Mary Tatum. She passed away peacefully at home with her loved ones on July 6, 2023.

Verna Mae was educated in the Pitt County School system. She married the love of her life, David L....

Jul 5, 2023

Sandra Kaye Beaton Davis, 76, passed away July 5, 2023. She was born in Franklin, VA to the late Frances Imo Simms and Marshall Alvin Beaton Sr. She worked as a secretary at a law firm.

Sandra is survived by her loving husband, Cecil Eugene Davis Sr; children, James M. Davis II, Michelle K. Davis, Shelby K....

Jul 1, 2023

Addie Virginia Vick Lowe, 87, passed away July 1, 2023.  She was born in Suffolk, VA the daughter of the late Walter Henry Vick and Nettie Eunice Beaton Vick.  Addie was predeceased by her first husband, Lennie Bradshaw Parker; second husband, Paul Roy Lowe; daughter, Debra Martin Lareva; and by four siblings.  She was a member of Whitehead's Grove...

Jun 28, 2023

James "Jim" "Papa" Andrew Schairer, 80, passed away June 28, 2023.  He was born in Syracuse, NY the son of the late Herman Conrad Schairer and Elizabeth Irene Landers Schairer.  He was predeceased by his wife of 43 years, Nancy Carol Schairer and his grandson, Kyle Sibert.  Jim retired from the United States Navy after 20 years of service.  ...

Jun 28, 2023

Brenda Gale Bell Durden, 58, passed away June 28, 2023.  She was born in Portsmouth, VA the daughter of the late Joel Dean Bell and Ann Jeanette Caddy Bell.  Brenda retired from QVC as a package packer.

Brenda is survived by her husband of 40 years, William Anthony Durden, Sr.; son and daughter-in-law, William Anthony Durden, Jr....

Jun 26, 2023

Earnest Richard Rodgers, Jr., 79, went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2023, surrounded by family.  Richard was a lifelong resident of Suffolk, VA.  Outside of a stint serving his country in Vietnam, he lived his entire life within a quarter mile stretch on Holland Road. He was a member of Suffolk Pentecostal Holiness Church (Radiant Life...

Jun 23, 2023

Bobby "Moose" "Shoney" Lee Saunders, 75, went to be with the Lord on June 23, 2023.  He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of the late Benjamin Lee Saunders and Virginia Elizabeth Powell Saunders.  He was predeceased by his brother, Billy Wayne Saunders and numerous other close family members.  Bobby retired from VDOT as an Inspector.  He was...