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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Michael James Flannery
Jun 26, 2022
Michael James Flannery, 90, passed away June 26, 2022. He was born in Farmingdale, NY the son of the late Bartholomew D. and Ellen G. Flannery. He was predeceased by his grandson, Michael P. Flannery; and great granddaughter, Kayla I. Flannery. Michael was a United States Army veteran having served during the Korean War and received a Purple Heart. ...
Doris Small Wilkins
Jun 25, 2022
Doris Small Wilkins, 95, went to be with her Lord on June 25, 2022. She was born in Williamston, NC to the late Beulah Marie Bland and Charlie Ben McKeel. She is also predeceased by her husbands, Benny Jarvis Small and Henry Wilkins; grandson, Benny Small; great grandson, Chase Allen White; sisters, Mary Louise Spruill and Lorraine McKeel; daughter...
Ronald Bruce "Ronnie" Boyers
Jun 25, 2022
On Saturday, June 25, 2022 Ronald Bruce Boyers (Ronnie) passed from this earth quietly in his sleep to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born November 28, 1955 he leaves behind his love, Tanya, wife of 38 years. They met in high school, but parted ways for a time until God brought them back together, two souls united as...
Mary Elizabeth Jones Umphlette
Jun 25, 2022
Mary Elizabeth Jones Umphlette, 89, passed away on June 25, 2022. She was born on August 27, 1932 in Gates County, NC to farmer, Tommie Richard Jones and Coraneen Mathias Jones. She was predeceased by her parents and her siblings, Thomas Earl Jones, David "Buddy" Jones, Ailene Jones Casper, and her foster brother/cousin Elmore Jones. She was known as "Sis"...
Betty Jane Bracy Smith
Jun 24, 2022
Betty Jane Bracy Smith, 89, passed away on June 24, 2022. She was born in Holland, VA to the late Ada Gracie Holland and Claude Cleophus Bracy Sr. She is also predeceased by her husband, Enoch James Smith. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Denise Smith Barnes (Robert); and son, T. Bracy Smith (Arlene). Services will be...
Eric J. Little
Jun 24, 2022
Eric J. Little, 41, passed away on June 24, 2022. He was born in Norfolk, VA to Jean and Raymond Little. He worked six years as a customer service analyst for Verizon.
Eric is survived by his parents; brother, Neil R. Little (Regina); and nephews, Kane and Kieran, and many aunts, uncles and...
