Obituary Listing

Jan 7, 2023

On January 7, 2023, the Lord called Charlie Edward Lassiter, 92, to his heavenly home, surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born on July 15,1930, to the late George and Ronnie Lassiter.  He is also predeceased by his wife, Aretta of 65 years; a sister, Audrey Greene; and a brother, William Lassiter.

Charlie lived his life...

Jan 7, 2023

Charles Alexander Barber, Sr. , 83, passed away January 7, 2023. He was born in Virginia, the son of the late John and Mary Jones Barber Street. In addition to his parents, Charles is predeceased by his son John W. Barber,  the Love of his life, Ester (Maxine) Cichorz; 1 brother, John Barber; and 3 sisters, Mary Mariner, Charlotte...

Jan 4, 2023

Herbert Claxton Miller, 74, passed away on January 4, 2023. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Marjorie Stewart and Hersey Claxton Miller. He is also predeceased by his brother, John R. Miller. He worked and retired as an outside machinist for Norfolk Naval Shipyard. He was also a lifetime member of the Portsmouth Moose Lodge #898....

Jan 2, 2023

Charles "Charlie" Linwood Grubbs, 80, passed away January 2, 2023.  He was born in Portsmouth, VA the son of the late Robert Graves Grubbs and Margaret Elizabeth Lily Grubbs.  He was predeceased by his daughter, Kimberly Grubbs; and siblings, Kenny, Jennie, and Shirley.  Charlie retired as a butcher for A & P Supermarket and Sam's Club.  Charlie was a...

Dec 31, 2022

Mark Edward Lareau, 65, peacefully passed away December 31, 2022.  He was born in Pawtucket, RI the son of Richard Edward Lareau and the late Edna Georgette Robitaille Lareau.

Mark served four years in United States Coast Guard. After graduating from boot camp Mark was assigned to the USCG cutter Ingham for a tour of Europe. Upon...

Dec 31, 2022

Lillian Parker White, 98, passed away December 31, 2022.  She was born in Nansemond County, VA the daughter of the late Linwood and Hortense Parker.  She was predeceased by her husband, Edward Clarence White; brothers, Jack Parker and Raymond "Pookie" Parker.  Lillian retired as an Operator for Bell Atlantic.  She was a member of Cypress Chapel Christian Church.

Dec 30, 2022

Bertha Faye Sawyer (Faye) passed away December 30, 2022.  She was a Loving Mother, Grandmother, Auntie, and Friend to all that knew her.  She leaves behind two sons and a daughter, Robert McNeal wife, Judy, Ronald McNeal wife, Tammy, Cindy Irons husband, Marty; her grandchildren, Ryan, Danny, Jason, Heather, and Justin.  We will all miss you and love you...

Dec 28, 2022

Robert Herbert Brinkley, III (Bert) was born on February 4, 1950 in Suffolk, VA.  He passed away on December 28, 2022. Bert enjoyed a childhood of farming and restaurant life with his parents and siblings on Carolina Road and Herb's Bar-B-Q. He developed a strong work ethic, which served him well in his professional life. He acquired a strong...

Dec 21, 2022

Today, we honor Lois Thigpen Pond.  Born July 30, 1934 in Duplin County, North Carolina.  Lois now celebrates life with her parents Clyde and Nellie Thigpen; along with her brothers, C.J. and Dusty Thigpen and her sisters, Jean Harris and Joyce Cahoon.  Lois worked at Producers Peanut Co. for 35 years.  After retirement she worked with D&B Baskets as...

Dec 19, 2022

Carole was the second-born child of Paul T. and Juanita Seagle.  She is survived by her son, Paul and his wife Lory and their boys, Ethan and Richard.  She is also survived by her sister, Judith Seagle and brother, Neal Seagle.

She was a cosmetologist for 45+ years, she was also a board tester for cosmetologists.  She...

Dec 19, 2022

Larry Edmond Hemrick, 72, passed away December 19, 2022.  He was born in Portsmouth, VA the son of the late Evelyn Garnet Hughes and Garvey Edmond Hemrick.  Larry is predeceased by his sister, Connie Hemrick.  He is a retired service man in the well drilling industry.  Larry loved working and enjoyed spending time with his friends and family.

Dec 16, 2022

God called Willis C. Davis home on Friday, December 16, 2022 at Sentara Obici Hospital. Willis was born on October 5, 1943, in Creeksville, NC to George Thomas Davis and Bruce J. Davis. Corky is predeceased by sister, Mary Jo Hess and brother, Robert Bruce Davis.  He moved up to Suffolk, VA and attended Suffolk High School. He was...

Dec 15, 2022

Brian David "Bubba" Neild, 42, passed away December 15, 2022. He was born December 16, 1979 in Oswego, New York to Tracie June Haynes Neild and Jack Neild. He is survived by his wife, Gretchen Uhl Neild; children, Brandon (Cailee), Tatiana, Alyssa, and Tori; grandsons, Miles and Jameson; sister, Jessica Delpiero (Jason); his parents; step-mother, Kathy; his partner, Christina...

Dec 15, 2022

Florence Adams DeArment, "Sis", passed away at the age of 89 on December 15, 2022.  She was born in Tyrone, PA the daughter of the late Axel and Beulah Adams.

She was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Donald Karl DeArment; and her son, Steven K. DeArment.  Flo retired from the City of Suffolk Treasurer's Office....

Dec 12, 2022

Craig Travis Ellis, 37, passed away on December 12, 2022. He was born in Suffolk, VA to Sharon Johnson and Glenn Ellis. He worked for Hall Automotive, where he was a Chrysler Master Technician. Craig was a passionate musician who played the bass guitar in a number of bands over the years; most recently the local reggae band, Four...

Dec 9, 2022

Glenda Ann Bright Boehl, 58, passed away December 9, 2022.  She was born in Elizabeth City, NC the daughter of Lovenia Brickhouse Hudson and the late Earnest LaSalle Bright.  She was predeceased by her sister, Caroline Simmons.  Glenda loved being outdoors and being in nature.  She loved fishing and digging in the dirt.

Glenda is survived by...

Dec 6, 2022

Betty L. Mathias Moore, 88, passed away December 6, 2022.  She was born August 22, 1934 in Nansemond County, VA.  She was the daughter of the late Martin Nathaniel Mathias and Eunice Asbell Mathias.  She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Ocie Linwood Moore, Jr.; sister, Ophelia Brown; and brothers, George Shephard Mathias and James Wilson Mathias,...

Dec 4, 2022

Alfred Lee Gibbs, 90, passed away December 4, 2022.  He was born in Swan Quarter, NC the son of the late Latham Gibbs and Mary Armstrong Gibbs.  He was predeceased by his six siblings.  Alfred was a United States Army veteran having served during the Korean War.  He later went on to work for 35 years at Old Dominion...

Dec 3, 2022

Marion Christine King Nelms, 99, passed away December 3, 2022.  She was born October 30, 1923 in Gates, NC the daughter of the late Marion Butler and Elizabeth Smith King and the stepdaughter of the late Clarine Powell King.  She was predeceased by three brothers and her husband of 76 years, Fred Landress Nelms, just 11 months ago.  Christine...

Dec 2, 2022

Linda Kay Peace, 69, passed away December 2, 2022.  She was born in Forsyth County, NC the daughter of the late Elmer Franklin Martin, Sr. and Margaret Merritt Martin.

Linda is survived by her husband of 29 years, Henry Lee Peace, Sr.; children, Crystal Bowers (Lavoris) and Billy Mahone (Hannah); step-children, Pam Johnson and Lee Peace, Jr....