Obituary Listing

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...

Jun 23, 2023

Rebekha Anne Enders Brown, 69, passed away on June 23, 2023. She was born in Sequoia, New Mexico to the late William Lenard Enders and Alicia Chezy Montantez Enders. She is also predeceased by her son, Richard A. Brown II. She worked as an overnight support manager at Walmart.

Rebekha is survived by her loving husband of...

Jun 20, 2023

Brian Scott Babb, 51, passed away June 20, 2023.  Brian was born in Nansemond Co., VA the son of Larry David Babb and Shirley Jean Turner Cooper.  He retired from Mike Duman Auto Sales as a Parts Specialist.  Brian was a member of Cypress Chapel Christian Church, Moose Lodge #141 and Be Still Hunt Club.

In addition...

Jun 19, 2023

Walter Hammerle, 89, of Suffolk, VA, passed away peacefully in his home on June 19th.  He was born in Bregenz, Austria, and after finishing an apprenticeship, left his hometown to travel and work abroad, including in Switzerland, Australia, Canada, and the United States.  In the early 1960's he met and married Charlotte, his wife of the past 59 years.  ...

Jun 19, 2023

Clifford Norris McLeod was born in Mobile, Alabama, on May 9, 1944, to his parents, Willie Norris McLeod and Velma Deakle McLeod. His Lord and Savior called him home on June 19th, 2023.

Norris' greatest source of pride and joy was his family. He married Claudette Pettis, the love of his life, on October 9, 1965. Together,...

Jun 13, 2023

David "Dave" Allen Warner, 61, passed away June 13, 2023.  Dave was born in Portsmouth, VA the son of Ann Marie Walton Warner and the late George Allen Warner.  He retired as a Warehouse Supervisor from Nansemond Cold Storage.  Dave is a former volunteer at the Nansemond-Suffolk Volunteer Rescue Squad and a former member of S.E.V.A.M.P. and the United...

Jun 10, 2023

Hazel Marie Babb Sadler, 85, passed away on June 10, 2023. She was born in Nansemond Co, VA to the late Merlie Kay Knight and Luther Lee Babb. She is also predeceased by her sister, Margaret Speight. She worked as a customer service representative for Sears.

Hazel is survived by her daughter, Nancy Caprio (Rod); grandchildren, Jamey...