Obituary Listing

Jan 17, 2026

Frankie Lee Johnson, 67, passed away January 17, 2026.  He was born in Nansemond County, VA the son of the late Ryland F. Johnson, Jr. and Donna R. Marino.  Frankie was predeceased by his children, April Danielle Johnson and Brian Owen Hedgepeth; and grandson, Cody Dalton Quimby.  Frankie retired as the Technical Training and Development Supervisor for Electric Motor...

Jan 14, 2026

Mark Fenlon Crawford, 84, passed away January 14, 2026.  He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania the son of the late Charles Geran Crawford and Evelyn Fenlon Crawford.  Mark was a United States Army veteran.  He later went on to work and then retired as CFO of Sandy Cove Ministries.  He was a member of Crosswater Presbyterian Church in Chesapeake,...

Jan 14, 2026

Thomas Kent Hisaw, 86, a proud United States Air Force veteran, devoted husband, father, and brother, passed away on January 14, 2026. Throughout his life, he was known for his strength, dedication, and unwavering commitment to his family and his country.

Thomas served honorably in the United States Air Force, where he earned his bachelor's degree and...

Jan 10, 2026

Wonedith Crace "Edith" Davenport, 101, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026. She was born in Kentucky and was the daughter of the late Lloyd and June Jenkins Crace. In addition to her parents, Edith was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 73 years, Edward Linwood "Eddie" Davenport; four sisters; and one brother. Edith was a devoted...

Jan 7, 2026

Raymond Harold Swartz Jr, 75, died peacefully at home with his wife by his side on January 7, 2026, in Windsor, VA. He was from Tilghman Island, Maryland, graduated from St Michael's High School in 1968. He entered the US Army the Monday after graduation. He served in Mannheim, Germany until he deployed to Vietnam 1970–71. He served as...

Jan 6, 2026

Bryan Ray Edwards, 65, passed away January 6, 2026.  Bryan was born in Franklin, VA the son of Linda Carolyn Lynn Edwards and the late Macon Ray Edwards. He is predeceased by sister, Sherri Carolyn Edwards; brother, Curtis Lee Edwards and niece, Crystal Leigh Edwards.  Bryan was a Sales Manager for Ferguson Enterprises.

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Jan 3, 2026

Barbara Faye McClenny Babb, known to most as Fayecat, passed away on January 3, 2026, in Suffolk, Virginia. She was 80 years old.

Faye was born on August 30, 1945, in Nansemond County, Virginia, to Lonnie Gurvis McClenny and Lessie Mae Copeland. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Charlotte...

Jan 3, 2026

Samuel Kenneth Harrup, 97, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026. He was born in Boykins, Virginia to the late George Jackson Harrup and Divi Delone Joyner Harrup on June 3, 1928. He was also predeceased by his loving wife, Jean Holland Harrup.

Kenneth was the sixth of ten children in his family. In addition to his...

Jan 1, 2026

Richard Dale Davis Sr, 67, passed away on January 1, 2026. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Mattie Louise McMikel Davis, and Benjamin Hill Davis Sr. He is also predeceased by five brothers and three sisters. He served in the US Army and later worked as a valve technician for Ashley Valve. He was a member...

Dec 31, 2025

Lonsdale Wirt Walker, Sr., 94, departed this life on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Wirt was the son of the late Cyril Lee Walker and Grace Bateman Walker of Norfolk, VA. Wirt was predeceased by his wife, Betty Jean Walker, his sister, Mae Jo Nelson, and his brother Cyril Lee Walker, Jr.

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Dec 28, 2025

A summons for "Ken" to come to his heavenly reward was issued on December 28, 2025 to his home prepared by the Lord Jesus Christ.  After many years of faithful service in God's service.  His great love for family, preaching, the church and teaching God's Word has left a lasting impression on the lives of those who knew him....

Dec 25, 2025

Janet Elaine Adams Chipman, 71, passed away December 25, 2025.  She was born in Suffolk, VA the daughter of the late James Raymond Adams and Mary Arthur Williams Adams.

Janet is survived by her husband of 54 years, Glenn David Chipman; children, Cecilia Green (Kenneth), David Chipman (Jane), and Daniel Chipman (Teresa); grandchildren, Kenneth Green Jr. (Ricki...

Dec 24, 2025

Ruby Leigh Bradshaw Russell (83), peacefully passed away December 24, 2025, following a courageous battle with dementia. She was born in Nansemond Co., VA, the daughter of the late William Harold Bradshaw, Sr. and Lettie Mae Daughtrey.  She is also predeceased by her husbands, George Raye Russell, Wade Dorman Cavin, Sr. and loving companion & best friend Robert (Boogie)...

Dec 24, 2025

Darrell "Double D" Nelson, 60, passed away on December 24, 2025. He was born in Port Hueneme, California and was the son of the late Thomas William Nelson (United States Navy SWC/E-7) and Coretta Mae Nelson (Baker).  He was preceded by his granddaughters Trinity Lynn Reynolds, Delaney Alyce Grace Hiser, and Danika Raye Lynne Hiser; his sister Debra Anne...

Dec 21, 2025

Sydney Irvin Griffin, 82, of Suffolk, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on December 21, 2025. He was born on April 17, 1943 in Buckhorn VA, to the late J. Causey and Charlotte Winborne Griffin.He is predeceased by his sister, Barbara "Bobbie" G. Boyd; brothers, James "Jimmy" Griffin and Joseph Donald (Joe) Griffin; and great granddaughter, Denver Rayne...

Dec 19, 2025

Andrew Deans, 38, passed away December 19, 2025.  Andrew was born in Ahoskie, NC the son of the late Shirley Russell and Willie Raynor Deans.  He is predeceased by his nephew, Frank R. Deans, Jr.  Andrew was a cook in the food service industry.  He loved cars and spending time with family and friends.

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Dec 19, 2025

Frances Adams Glover, 68, passed away December 19, 2025.  Frances was born in Franklin, VA the daughter of Cecil Cary Adams, Sr. "C.C." and Priscilla Grizzard Adams.  She is predeceased by her brother, C. Cary Adams, Jr. and nephew, Adam Brinkley.  Frances was co-owner of G&G Farm Service.  Frances was a member of Holy Neck Christian Church and the...

Dec 18, 2025

Annie Sue Mansfield Crocker, affectionately known as Sue, was born on April 11, 1946. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lofton Mansfield and Elsie Mae Stubbs (Tom), her beloved daughter, Carol Anne Crocker Suits, and her sister, Georgie Casper (Joe).

Sue was deeply devoted to her family and leaves behind a rich legacy of love....

Dec 18, 2025

Eleanor Turner Wilkins, 78, passed away December 18, 2025.  She was born in Windsor, VA the daughter of the late Fleetwood McKinley Turner, Sr. and Margaret Sarah Hatfield Turner.  She was predeceased by her brothers, William "Peter" Turner, Franklin Turner, and Carroll Ray Turner.  Eleanor retired as the financial secretary for Southern States of Tidewater.  She was an active...

Dec 17, 2025

Frank Wythe Grubbs, 86, passed away on December 17, 2025. He was born in Richmond, Virginia to the late Lillian Virginia Howard and Frank Berry Grubbs Jr. He served in the US Army and later became a Civil Engineer P.E. He was an avid football Hokie Club fan.

Frank is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Diane...