Obituary Listing

Feb 14, 2023

Roy J. Gerald, Jr. "RJ", 81, passed away on February 14, 2023 in his home with family by his side.  Born in Suffolk, VA and raised by his late mother, Lillian P. White and late step-father, Edward C. White.  He was also predeceased by his granddaughter, Ciara S. Lawson.

RJ was a hardworking man who retired from...

Feb 12, 2023

Warren Wasson, 81, passed away February 12, 2023.  He was born in Queens, NY the son of the late Robert Wasson and Alice Reed Wasson.  Warren was a United States Navy veteran.  He later went on to work and retired as a ward clerk for a VA Medical Center in San Francisco.  He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran...

Feb 11, 2023

Bernice Ruth Woolard Butler, 95, passed away February 11, 2023.  She was born in Little Washington, NC the daughter of the late Howard Woolard and Marcella Leggett Woolard Gurganus.  She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Alton Gerlin Butler; and siblings, John "JK", Howard "Junior", Ola Mae, Zula, Scott "SL", Shirley, and Rachel.  Bernice raised her family...

Feb 7, 2023

Terri Marie Harris Miller 62, of Portsmouth, Virginia, gained her wings unexpectedly on February 7, 2023, surrounded by family.

Terri is survived by her children, Justin Harris and wife Jenny Harris, Johnathan Blake Miller and Fiancée Kelsie Millner, Morgan Miller, and Robert Harris; her siblings, Joel Harris, Vicki Speer and Michael Harris; four grandchildren Caleb, Kenny, Derek,...

Feb 2, 2023

Kenneth Adam Walker, 35, passed away on February 2, 2023. He was born in Suffolk, Virginia to Darlene Dunn Wilson and the late Kenneth Hayes Walker. He worked as an HVAC mechanic for White's Heating & Cooling. He was a member of Holland Baptist Church. Adam was an outdoorsman and he especially loved baseball, football, skateboarding, and fishing. To...

Feb 1, 2023

Judy Parker Clark, 66, passed away on February 1, 2023. She was born in Greensville Co, VA to the late Francis Wendell and William Lynn Parker. She is also predeceased by her loving husband, Willie Larry Clark Sr. She was a member of Ignite Church and a former member of the Carrsville Ruritan Club. She had a passion for cooking,...

Jan 31, 2023

Robert "Bob" Clair Mowery, 89, passed away January 31, 2023.  He was born in Greenville, PA the son of the late Edward Clair Mowery and Helen Marie Baldwin Mowery.  He was predeceased by his sister, Margaret "Peggy" Dowdell and brother, William Mowery.  Bob was a United States Navy veteran having served during Vietnam and retiring after 21 years as...

Jan 30, 2023

Paul Norment Guy, 72, passed away on January 30, 2023. He was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts to the late Hilda Baptiste Cunningham and Joseph Paul Norment Guy. He is also predeceased by his brothers, Michael David Guy and Randall Emilé Guy. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam and Gulf conflicts and retired as a Gunner's...

Jan 29, 2023

Mr. James Alonzo Cook, Sr. passed away on January 29, 2023 at the age of 87.  A native of Benton, IL, he moved to Suffolk after serving in the United States Navy.  He was a member of the Suffolk Moose Lodge #141.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Virginia Cook; parents, Helen E. Cook and Lyle...

Jan 28, 2023

Franklin Steele Turner Sr, 83, passed away on January 28, 2023. He was born in Isle of Wight Co, VA to the late Margaret Hatfield and Fleetwood Mckinley Turner Sr. He is also predeceased by his brother, William "Peter" Turner. He worked and retired from the Newport News Shipbuilding as a pipe insulator. He was also heavily involved with...

Jan 18, 2023

June B. Johnson of Suffolk, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.

She was a beloved Mother and friend and will be missed by those who knew her well, especially her immediate family who she called "my pride and joy".

She was originally from Williston SC, and born to the late Nadine R. and...

Jan 17, 2023

Catherine O'Berry Tarkington, 98, passed away January 17, 2023.  She was born in Newsomes, VA the daughter of the late Hubert Bryan O'Berry and Kate Lewis Story O'Berry Mizelle.  She was predeceased by her husband, William White Tarkington; son, William Steven Tarkington; sister, Betty Jean O'Berry; and brother, John E. Story.  Catherine worked on the WWII Rationing Board in...

Jan 15, 2023

Bernard "Bernie" Michael McPhatter, 74, passed away January 15, 2023.  He was born in Portsmouth, VA the son of the late Daniel McPhatter and Elizabeth Frances Maguire McPhatter.  He was predeceased by 2 daughters, Lisa Marie and Kimberly Ann.  He attended Norview for Elementary and Junior and graduated from Norview High School.  Bernie was a United States Marine Corps...

Jan 15, 2023

Judith Nichols Kovalik, 73, of Suffolk, Virginia passed away on January 15, 2023.  Born and raised in Suffolk, Virginia, Judy was the daughter of the late Charlie Emery Nichols and Ethel Duke Nichols.  Judy is also predeceased by her brothers, James Emery Nichols and William "Tom" Talmadge Nichols.

Judy dedicated her life to...

Jan 14, 2023

Helen Knight Leonard, 89, of Statesville, NC, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House.

Helen was born on May 27, 1933, in Isle of Wight, Virginia to the late Burle and Effie Griggs Knight. She worked for the Suffolk News Herald as a type setter for many years before retiring.

In...

Jan 13, 2023

Eddie Vance Humphrey, Sr., "Doodlebug", 66, of Suffolk, VA passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born in Nansemond County, Virginia, to the late Vance Hamilton Humphrey and Shirley Ann Turner Humphrey. He is also predeceased by his sister, Joyce Byrd and brother William Humphrey. Doodlebug loved hunting, fishing, gardening, playing pool and...

Jan 12, 2023

Allen Clinton Clements, III, 67, passed away January 12, 2023.  He was born in Miami, FL the son of the late Allen C. Clements, Jr. and Edith Dickerson Clements.  Allen formerly worked as a nurse for Continuum Pediatric Nursing Services and also as a nursing supervisor at Courtland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.  He was a member of Suffolk Christian...

Jan 9, 2023

Jerry Lynn Thomas, 61, passed away January 9, 2023.  Jerry was born in Norfolk, VA the son of Ronald James Thomas, Sr., and the late Virginia Ann Jones Thomas.  He was a self-employed contractor.  Jerry was a member of Moose Lodge #141.  He was predeceased by brother Jimmy Thomas, and nephew, Brandon Baynes.

In addition to his...

Jan 9, 2023

Violet "Marie" Harrell Stovall, 78, passed away January 9, 2023.  She was born in Nansemond County, VA the daughter of the late Linwood Edward Harrell and Violet Maie Turner Harrell.  She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, George Allen Stovall, Sr. and brother, Linwood Junior Harrell.  She was a member of Calvary Baptist Missionary Church.

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Jan 8, 2023

John "Mike" Michael Taylor, 73, of Suffolk, VA went to be with his HEAVENLY FATHER, Sunday, January 8, 2023.  Mike was born August 8, 1949, in St. Petersburg, Florida to Arrel Baxter Taylor, Sr. and Sadie Jane Adams.  Mike is predeceased by his wife Sandra F. Taylor and his great niece Bethany Rose Beamon.

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