Obituary Listing

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...

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...

Jun 15, 2022

Ursula Weber Stell, 57, went to be with our Lord on June 15, 2022. Ursula was born in Munhiem, Germany and was the daughter of the late Elwood Lee Spivey and Ilse Johanna Weber Spivey.

Ursula worked as a pharmacy tech at Farm Fresh Pharmacy for 15 years. She was the smiling face behind the glass that...

Jun 15, 2022

Patrick David Sherwin, 76, passed away June 15, 2022. He was born in Spangler, PA the son of the late Walter and Catherine Sherwin. Patrick retired as an Electrician's Mate, Senior Chief from the United States Navy. He attended Providence United Methodist Church.

Patrick is survived by his wife of 48 years, Connie Wruck Sherwin; children, Brian...

Jun 14, 2022

Richard Vance Beckett, 81, passed away June 14, 2022.  He was born in Amelia, OH the son of the late Vance Leo Beckett and June Bowman Beckett.  He was predeceased by his siblings, Jackie, George, Billy, Charlie, David, and Kenny.  Richard was a United States Air Force veteran.  He later went on to work as a general manager in...

Jun 10, 2022

Earl Jackson "Jack" Newman, 84, of Suffolk went to his forever home with his Lord and Savior on June 10, 2022. Born March 26, 1938, in Butters, N.C. he was the son of the late Fred Van Newman and Annie Belle Ginn Newman. He is survived by his loving family, wife of 39 years, Elizabeth Gray "Beth" Newman; and...

Jun 8, 2022

Toni L. Goddard, 23 years old of Portsmouth, VA  was called home on June 8,2022. She was predeceased by paternal grandmother Debra Bowers, her grandmother a.k.a Granny. She left behind her son Jermario Willoughby, Mother Angelina Bowers, father Antonio Goddard, sisters Melanie Goddard, Jasmine Goddard, Kaylee Bowers, Ashlynn Copeland, Jada Bowser, brothers Santino McGrew, Charles Bowser lll, fraternal grandparents...

Jun 8, 2022

Dudley Joe Edwards, Sr., 75, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on June 8, 2022.  He was born in Surry, VA the son of the late William Thomas Edwards and Mary Dickerson Edwards.  He was predeceased by his son, Dudley "Joey" Edwards, Jr. and his grandson, Joseph Butt Edwards.  Joe retired as a farmer and...

Jun 4, 2022

Samuel Hurley Eure, Jr., 89, passed away June 4, 2022.  He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of the late Samuel Hurley Eure, Sr. and Gertrude Ray Eure Babb.  He was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Barbara Ann Harvell Eure; son, Dennis R. Eure; and sisters, Virginia Eure Kafka and Carol Eure Clark.  Sam was a...

May 31, 2022

Ana Dejesus, 84, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. She was born in Puerto Rico to the late Celia Felix and Luis Rivera. She is also predeceased by her sons, Thomas Lanzot and Rogelio Lanzot, and sister, Ana Aponte.

Ana DeJesus will forever be remembered as a kind and generous soul who cherished family and loved...

May 22, 2022

Willard Allen "Buddy" Doss, age 56, of Homosassa, FL, passed away May 22, 2022 at Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville, FL. Allen was born on March 20, 1966 in Virginia Beach, VA to Willard James and Janell Gail (Stafford) Doss. He was a retired Truck Driver from Suffolk, VA and moved to Citrus County in June of 2020 where he...

May 16, 2022

Paul Everette Carr, 74, passed away May 16, 2022. He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of the late Paul Clevon Carr and Goldie Florence Joyner Carr. He was predeceased by his brother, Ivan Carr. Paul served in the Army Reserves. He later went on to work and then retired as a lead lineman for Dominion Virginia Power....

May 16, 2022

William Ernest Edwards, Sr., 73, passed away May 16, 2022.  He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of the late Robert Edmond Edwards and Mary Helen Askew Edwards.  He was predeceased by his first wife, Paula Jean Edwards.  Ernie retired after 38 years as a Battalion Chief for the City of Suffolk Fire Department.

Ernie is...

May 12, 2022

Makhi Kenneth Minton, infant son of Zoe Alyssa Westerfield and Parker Kenneth Minton passed away on May 12, 2022.  In addition to his parents, he leaves behind his grandparents, Susan Ulrich, Kurt Westerfield, Kelle Minton (Dylan Harmon), and Ronald Minton; great grandparents, Evelyn and Joseph Balok, Ronnie and Regina Minton; and uncle, Cole Minton.  Makhi was predeceased by his...

May 6, 2022

Maureen Kummer "Candy" Holland, 71, passed away on May 6, 2022. She was born in New Orleans, LA to Laura Ladiner and the late Moises B. Kummer. She is also predeceased by her sister, Kathleen Baker. She had a passion for children. She was a daycare provider and owned Candy's Playschool. In her journal, she wrote that she saw...

May 5, 2022

Winnie Luella Adams Payne, 96, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022.  She was born in Pineville, WV to the late Mary Etta Byrd and Robert Moses Adams.  She is also predeceased by her husband, Maynard Owen Payne Sr; daughter, Brenda C. Adams; and all 11 siblings.  She worked as a sales clerk for the Navy Exchange and was...

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...

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...

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,...

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...