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Ramona Jean Rountree Perry

Ramona Jean Rountree Perry

Jul 29, 2022

Ramona Jean Rountree Perry, 84, died Friday, July 29, 2022 at Sentara Obici Hospital.

Born on 10/19/1937, to Gilmore Carter Rountree and Thelma Mandonia Riddick Rountree, Jean grew up on her family farm located on Desert Road in Nansemond County, VA. After 32 years of service, Jean retired as Chief Deputy Clerk of the Circuit Court for...

Jennifer Genene Henderson Potter

Jennifer Genene Henderson Potter

Jul 27, 2022

Jennifer Genene Henderson Potter, 41, passed away July 27, 2022.  She was born in Manalapan, NJ the daughter of Peter Henderson, Jr. and Janice Deborah Martin Henderson.  Jennifer was a United States Navy veteran.  She later went on to work for the National Institute of Health.

In addition to her parents, Jennifer is survived by her two...

William "Tom" Talmadge Nichols, Sr.

William "Tom" Talmadge Nichols, Sr.

Jul 24, 2022

William "Tom" Talmadge Nichols Sr., 79, of Chesapeake, Virginia, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022. Born and raised in Suffolk, Virginia he was the son of the late Charlie and Ethel Duke Nichols.

Chief Nick proudly served the City of Suffolk and the Suffolk Fire Department for 41 years as Battalion Chief. Dedicated to his community, Tom...

Mildred Parker Beamon

Mildred Parker Beamon

Jul 22, 2022

Mildred Parker Beamon, 98, of Suffolk passed away July 22, 2022.  She was born in North Carolina to the late John Hoggard and Mabel Parker Hoggard. Mildred is predeceased by her husband, James Woodrow Beamon; son, Ronnie P. Beamon; and her nine siblings. She was a retired self-employed hairstylist. Mildred was a member of First Baptist Church, North Main...

Bessie "Tineybug" Pearl Bradshaw Vann

Bessie "Tineybug" Pearl Bradshaw Vann

Jul 20, 2022

Bessie "Tineybug" Pearl Bradshaw Vann, 68, passed away July 20, 2022.  She was born in Nansemond County, VA the daughter of the late Tuper "BigBud" Bradshaw and Mary Frances Gilliam Bradshaw.  She was predeceased by her husband, Joe Payne Vann; son, Joseph "Bubba" Vann; and siblings, Tuper Jr., Thomas, Mary, Tim, JoAnn, and Patsy.  Bessie loved gardening, taking care...

Betty Lovelace Mahnke

Betty Lovelace Mahnke

Jul 19, 2022

Betty Lovelace Mahnke was born on January 22, 1946 in Norfolk, VA to Hazel Hancock Lovelace and George T. Lovelace, Sr.

She died on July 19, 2022 in Oklahoma City, OK.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by daughter Sydni Galbreath Connally and grandson John, and husband Thomas Horvath.

She is...

Norma Herring Bland

Norma Herring Bland

Jul 18, 2022

Norma Herring Bland departed this life peacefully in the early morning, Monday, July 18, 2022. Norma was born in Butters, NC on May 19, 1930 to the late Frostie Mae and John W. Herring, Sr. She was predeceased by three sisters, Dorothy Hickman, Flossie Powers, and Lannie Nunez; and two brothers, John W. Herring Jr. and Edgar Herring; and...

Sandra Kaye Baines Spivey

Sandra Kaye Baines Spivey

Jul 17, 2022

Sandra Kaye Baines Spivey, 71, was born on March 6, 1951 and passed away on July 17, 2022. She spent her earliest years in Whaleyville, VA enjoying the dusty, earthen smell of the peanut harvests on her family's farm. She was the daughter of the late Willie Floyd "Paw-Paw" Baines, a man of enduring kindness, and Minnie Taylor Baines,...

James Harrison Saunders, Jr.

James Harrison Saunders, Jr.

Jul 15, 2022

James Harrison Saunders, Jr., 76, passed away July 15, 2022.  He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of the late James Harrison Saunders, Sr. and Nancy Elizabeth Ferguson Saunders.  James was a U.S. Army Sergeant having served during the Vietnam War.  When he returned home he started his career as the Assistant Manager of A&P Store which later...

Leonard Ray Stone, Jr.

Leonard Ray Stone, Jr.

Jul 14, 2022

Leonard Ray Stone, Jr. 79, passed away July 14, 2022.  He was born in Sylacauga, AL the son of the late Leonard Ray Stone, Sr. and Leila Bailey Stone.  He was predeceased by his wife of 43 years, Victoria Cockburn Stone; and his sister, Fredna Stone George.  Leonard was a United States Army veteran having served during Vietnam.  He...

Alton Dean Caron

Alton Dean Caron

Jul 12, 2022

Alton Dean Caron, 71, passed away July 12, 2022.  He was born in Ft. Fairfield, ME the son of the late Dennis Marshall and Stella Marie Stamand Caron.  Alton retired from the Maintenance Department at V.D.O.T. after 23 years of service.  He is predeceased by his grandson Connor.

Alton is survived by his wife of 52 years,...

George Lewis Anderton

George Lewis Anderton

Jul 11, 2022

George Lewis Anderton, Jr., 75, of Suffolk, VA passed away July 11, 2022.  He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of the late George L. Anderton, Sr. and Mildred Pauline Ward Anderton.  He was predeceased by his brother, Larry Anderton.  George was a United States Army veteran having served during Vietnam.  He retired as an engineer working in...

Cynthia Lou Adams Moegenberg

Cynthia Lou Adams Moegenberg

Jul 11, 2022

On Monday, July 11, 2022, Cynthia Adams Moegenberg, 66, passed away peacefully at her home following a brief illness, surrounded by her beloved husband of 49 years, and her four children.

A native of the City of Suffolk, Virginia, Cynthia was the youngest daughter of the late Owen Adams and Akra Adams Taylor, she is predeceased by...

Vivian Rea Darden Rountree

Vivian Rea Darden Rountree

Jul 8, 2022

Vivian Rea Darden Rountree received the gift of eternal life on the morning of July 8, 2022, while surrounded by her family. A faithful servant of the Lord Jesus Christ throughout her life, Vivian played the organ at Western Branch Baptist Church for 43 years and ensured that Christian values were instilled in the hearts of her children, grandchildren,...

Warren Dean Allen

Warren Dean Allen

Jul 7, 2022

Warren Dean Allen known as Bubba to his family, 51, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 7, 2022. He was born in Lumberton, NC to Carolyn Thompson Hardee and William Leverne Allen. He worked as an EE Technician for Dominion Energy.  Warren was a loving husband and devoted father. He was a true outdoorsman that loved to hunt and fish....

Jeffery Steven "Steve" Edwards

Jeffery Steven "Steve" Edwards

Jul 7, 2022

Jeffery Steven "Steve" Edwards, 61, passed away on July 7, 2022. He was born on August 25, 1960 in Royal Oak, Michigan, to Hansel and Loretta May Edwards. He was a master electrician for the Norfolk Southern Railroad and a member of Bethlehem Christian Church.

Besides his parents, Steve is survived by his wife, Sandra Gail Edwards;...

Mary Biddlecombe Trostle

Mary Biddlecombe Trostle

Jul 6, 2022

Mary Biddlecombe Trostle, 99, passed away on July 6, 2022. She was born in Reading, PA to the late Dora Mae Griesemer and Charles Edward Biddlecombe. She is  predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Dr. Henry Stuart "Hank" Trostle. She was an antiques dealer for many years, most recently at the Mill Property in Morgantown, PA, where she was...

Ruth Kennedy Edenfield

Ruth Kennedy Edenfield

Jul 2, 2022

Ruth Kennedy Edenfield, 71, passed away on July 2, 2022.  She was born in O'Keefe, West Virginia the daughter of the late Edward Neal Kennedy and Hester Ferrell Pierce.  She was a member of New Life Church in Suffolk, VA.

Ruth is survived by her daughter, Patricia Marie Jarratt (Glenn); fiancé of 15 years, George Michael Mathias;...

Barbara Bastinelli Chappell

Barbara Bastinelli Chappell

Jul 1, 2022

Barbara Bastinelli Chappell, 75, passed away on July 1, 2022. She was born on November 23, l946 in Rhode Island, the daughter of the late Alfred Bastinelli, Sr. and Lucia Pignatelli Bastinelli.

Barbara worked for the Navy Exchange as well as a secretary with the Public Utilities Department of Isle of Wight County.  She was a member...

Thomas "Tom" Kline Griffin

Thomas "Tom" Kline Griffin

Jun 27, 2022

Thomas "Tom" Kline Griffin, 75, passed away on June 27, 2022 at his residence with his children by his side. He was born on April 25, 1947 in Suffolk, VA the son of the late Arthur Kline Griffin and Sara Alice Saunders Griffin. He was predeceased by his daughter, Virginia Dawn Griffin and brother, William Greg Griffin.

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