Charles Raymond Bradshaw
May 2, 2022
Charles Raymond Bradshaw, 91, passed away May 2, 2022. He was born in Isle of Wight County, VA the son of the late Charlie Luke Bradshaw and John Anna Lankford Bradshaw. He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Peggy Screws Bradshaw.
Charles served with the U.S. National Guard. He played professional baseball for 5 years...
Ellen Harrell Abbott
Apr 30, 2022
Our beloved, Ellen H. Abbott, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2022 at her home. She was 81 years old.
Mrs. Abbott was born Ellen Margaret Perry on May 30, 1940 to Edward H. Perry, Sr. and Elizabeth G. Perry. She graduated from Norview High School and held a variety of jobs over the years but her...
Patricia "Pat" Jones White
Apr 30, 2022
Patricia "Pat" Jones White, 75, passed away April 30, 2022. She was born in Suffolk, VA the daughter of the late John Carroll Jones and Stella Wardell Beachum Jones. Pat worked as a clerk for Master Cleaners for over 40 years. She was a member of Suffolk Church of God where she formerly taught Sunday School, taught Children's Church,...
Jennifer Kopacki Elsesser Copeland
Apr 30, 2022
Jennifer Elsesser Copeland, 43, passed away on April 30, 2022. She was born in Miami, FL to Aspasia Cruz Gama Jones and David Michael Kopacki Sr. She is predeceased by her brother, David Michael Kopacki Jr.
Jennifer is survived by her parents; children, Elizabeth Grace Elsesser, Anna Victoria Elsesser, and Kimberly Jean Elsesser; grandson, Ibraham Robert Iqbal...
David Lee Newell Iii
Apr 30, 2022
David Lee Newell III, 39, passed away April 30, 2022. He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of Helen Christine Bowell Newell and the late David Lee Newell, Jr. David worked as a paving contractor. He was a member of Victory Gospel Chapel.
In addition to his mother, David is survived by sisters Madison Newell, Contesa...
Katie Mann Phelps
Apr 29, 2022
Katie Mann Phelps, 90, passed away April 29, 2022. She was born in Creswell, NC the daughter of the late David Moses Mann and Mary Francis Mann. She was also predeceased by her husband, William "Doug" Douglas Phelps; and siblings, Jennings Raye, Dorothy, and Mary. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.
Katie is survived by...
Britany Brooke Johnson
Apr 29, 2022
Britany Brooke Johnson, 31, of Virginia Beach, passed away Friday, April 29, 2022. Left to cherish her memory are her parents Anne Roberta Simpson Johnson (Edward Lamm) and Tommy Dallas Johnson, Sr.; daughter, Scarlett Brooke Cobb; sister, Jeanie Kurchinski (Michael); brother, Tommy Johnson, Jr. (Danielle); and 13 step-siblings.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on...
Margaret "Penny" Blanton
Apr 29, 2022
Margaret "Penny" Blanton, 74, passed away on April 29, 2022 and was proceeded in death by her late husband, Alton "Nat" Blanton. Penny was born in Gadsden, AL, the daughter of the late Maburn Euther Rhoades and Mary Floreane Henderson.  She retired from the Suffolk Department of Social Services with over 30 years of service. Penny was an active...
George Richard Betts
Apr 25, 2022
George Richard Betts, 65, passed away April 25, 2022. He was born in Alexandria, VA the son of the late George Elmer Betts and Callie Louise Johnson Betts. George retired as a Mechanical Engineer from Huntington Ingalls Industries. He was a member of New Creation United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Beachcombers Corvette Club and...
Ronald "Ronnie" Parker Beamon
Apr 22, 2022
Ronald "Ronnie" Parker Beamon, 71, passed away April 22, 2022. He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of Mildred Parker Beamon and the late James Woodrow Beamon. Ronnie retired as a Parts Manager for Amadas Industries.
In addition to his mother, Ronnie is survived by his wife of 47 years, Jane "Molly" Beamon; daughter and son-in-law,...
Elizabeth Ann Epps
Apr 19, 2022
Elizabeth Ann Whitehurst Epps, 90, passed away April 19, 2022. She was born in Portsmouth, VA. She owned and operated Marigold Grooming & Boarding for numerous years. Her love of animals and the desire for them to have forever homes led her to found the Suffolk SPCA.
Elizabeth was survived by her husband, Michael Spencer Wilkinson.
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Chuck Reginal Rountree
Apr 17, 2022
Chuck Reginal Rountree, 69, of Suffolk, Virginia passed away on April 17, 2022. Son of June Rountree Hood and the late Vernon Kirkman Rountree, Chuck was a Vietnam Veteran who proudly served his country through the U.S. Marine Corps. He is a retired technician from Virginia Natural Gas and a member of Suffolk Christian Church.
Chuck is...
Margaret Foley Berry
Apr 14, 2022
Margaret Foley Berry, 70, passed away April 14, 2022. Margaret was the daughter of the late James and Cornelia Moss Foley. She was predeceased by seven brothers and sisters. Margaret was a manager in the hospitality business.
Margaret is survived by her daughter, Angeleen Frick (Bryan); grandchildren, Sean Jones, Bobbi Jones; sister, Lorraine Foley (Kenny); brothers, Derek...
William Thomas Harrell
Apr 13, 2022
William Thomas Harrell, 84, passed away on April 13, 2022. He was born in Bertie Co, NC to the late Elva Vesta Bowen and William Leroy Harrell. He is also predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Peggy Ann King Harrell. He worked as a mechanic for many different companies and retired from Blair Bros. Inc. He was a man...
Grady Roy Taylor
Apr 12, 2022
Grady Roy Taylor, 80, passed away on April 12, 2022. Born in Crossett, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Charles Hunter Taylor and Sally Inez Locke Taylor. He was predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Jenny Peacock; granddaughter, Joy Staley; and brother, William Taylor.
After enjoying a childhood spent growing up in the country, as a...
Elvera Mae Ruffin-Turner
Apr 3, 2022
PO2 Elvera Mae Ruffin-Turner, 60, of Fayetteville, NC died on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Elvera was born in Baltimore, MD to the late Chesterfield Ruffin and Helen Delzora Graham, on December 1, 1961. She is a member of The Veterans Club, enjoyed doing arts and crafts and making jewelry. PO2 Ruffin-Turner enlisted in the US Navy on June 1,...
Joseph Carl Just
Apr 2, 2022
Joseph Carl Just, 48, of Virginia Beach passed away on April 2, 2022. Joseph is the son of Nancy Lou Just and the late Carl Raymond Just. He is survived by his sister Michelle Just Cobb and nephew Gage Michael Hunt. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Parr Funeral...
Tylette Christine Hatchell Westnedge
Mar 31, 2022
Tylette Christine Hatchell Westnedge, 79, passed away March 31, 2022. She was born in San Francisco, CA the daughter of the late Tyler Lawrence Hatchell, Jr. and Harriette Christine Mechtoldt Burgess. She was also predeceased by her brother, Tyler L. Hatchell, III; and step daughter, Cynthia Robinette.
As a child, Tylette was active in the Simonsdale Youth...
Janet Leigh Gay Bradshaw
Mar 26, 2022
Janet Leigh Gay Bradshaw, 70, passed away March 26, 2022. She was born in Nansemond County, VA the daughter of the late Charles Lee Gay and Inez Bencil Allen Gay. She was predeceased by her sister, Jeannette G. Grizzle. She was a former member of the Suffolk Women of the Moose.
Janet is survived by her daughter,...
Phyllis Weaver Powers Mckaughan
Mar 26, 2022
Phyllis Weaver (Powers) McKaughan, 84, went to be her Lord and Savior Saturday, March 26, 2022, surrounded by her three children Ginny McCoy, Tom Powers and Kelly Harcum (Tim).
Born on September 20, 1937, Phyllis was the daughter of the late Willie Ashburn and Helen Buck Weaver. Phyllis enjoyed working hard and the arts. She worked in...
