Obituary Listing

Jan 14, 2022

A wonderful and loving mother, grandmother and friend, Shirley Ann Babb Harrell Baines, 80, of Suffolk, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 14, 2022. Born in Nansemond County, Virginia on August 1, 1941, Shirley was the daughter of the late James Edward Babb and Annie "Margie" Piland Babb. She parted this earth with a piece...

Jan 13, 2022

Amaryllis Catherine (Bonnie) Eaves Age 94 went home to be with her Lord on January 13, 2022, in Bremerton, WA, after a long and blessed life. Bonnie was born on July 6, 1927, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to Marion E. (Scholz) Britcher & Leroy Britcher. Married to Pierson L. Eaves for sixty-six wonderful years. Survived by her children: Leroy B....

Jan 11, 2022

Peggy Louise Gilliam Sparling, 86, passed away January 11, 2022.  She was born in Nansemond County, VA the daughter of the late Malcolm Fleetwood Gilliam and Faye McClenney Gilliam.  She was predeceased by her son, Thomas "T.J." Sparling.  For numerous years, Peggy worked as a pharmacy tech for Obici Hospital, secretary for Eure Realty and ultimately retired from Dr....

Jan 8, 2022

Terry Douglas Peterfeso, 74, passed away January 8, 2022.  He was born in Detroit, Michigan, the son of the late Joseph Andrew Peterfeso and Pearl Marie Anderson Peterfeso.  Terry was a United States Army veteran, serving in Germany and Vietnam, where he earned the Bronze Star Medal for Meritorious Service.

The family moved from Michigan to Virginia...

Jan 7, 2022

Harold Jordan Lankford, 90, passed on January 7, 2022.  He was born in Nansemond County, VA, the son of the late Clyde Winfield Lankford, Sr. and Nina Lillian Holland Lankford.  He is predeceased by his wife, Sarah Kennie Lowe Lankford; daughter, Lillian Anne Lankford Hurley; grandson, John Thomas Knox, siblings, Sallie Bilby and Clyde Lankford, Jr.; and son-in-law, Thomas...

Jan 7, 2022

Robert Lee Fowler set his soul at ease and left this life on January 7, 2022, at his home in Winton, NC. He was raised in Suffolk, VA to the late Joseph Lee and Shirley Ann Little Fowler.

At the age of 17, Bob enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps where he served his country proudly for...

Jan 3, 2022

Bobbie Jean Cofield Byrd, 81, passed away January 3, 2022.  She was born in Bertie County, NC the daughter of the late James Abner Cofield and Mary Sue Rawls Cofield.  She was predeceased by her son, Timothy G. Byrd.  Bobbie worked as a pharmacy technician for the Louise Obici Memorial Hospital Pharmacy.

Bobbie is survived by her...

Jan 2, 2022

Kenneth Nelson "Ken" Johnson, 80, went to be with the Lord on January 2, 2022.  He was born December 3, 1941 in Gretna, Virginia, and was the son of the late Nelson Silas Johnson and Ruth Farmer Johnson. Ken was a graduate of Gretna High School Class of 1960 and was a United States Army veteran having served during...

Jan 2, 2022

Katherine Diane Harris Logan, "Baby Katie" to family members, passed away January 2, 2022 in Virginia Beach from Covid. Born December 12, 1990, she was a rambunctious and fearless child. She attended school at Forest Glen and King's Fork in Suffolk, where the principal nicknamed her "Grandma" because she protected and defended anyone who was bullied. She obtained a...

Dec 29, 2021

Joseph Timko, Jr. beloved husband, father, business partner and friend to many went to be home with the Lord at his home, in his sleep, on December 29, 2021. He was 49 years young with a promising life ahead of him.

He is survived by his wife Sarah and his children Joseph, Karrah, Isaac, Jordan, Hannah, Elijah,...

Dec 28, 2021

Caitlyn Olivia Pixley, 33, left this earth on December 28th and is now a beautiful angel in heaven watching over her family and friends. Caitlyn lived in Williamsburg, Virginia and worked for Sysco in the Merchandising Department. She was a proud graduate of Pocomoke High School. Caitlyn was devoted to her family and was a loyal and trusted friend. She...

Dec 24, 2021

Michael "Mike" J. Powell, 62, passed away December 24, 2021.  He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of the late Doris Ward Daughtrey and Wilber Jackson Powell  He is predeceased by his sister, Martha J. Green; step-father, James R. "Buck" Daughtrey, Jr.; and brother, Roy Powell.  He was a 1977 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School and...

Dec 21, 2021

Robert Emerson Stephens, 66, transitioned at his home on December 21, 2021.  He was born in Marianna, AR the son of the late Rowena Stephens and Robert Harrell.  He was predeceased by his sister, Glenda Williams.  Robert served in the United States Coast Guard.  He later went on to become CEO and President of Genesis Development & Consulting Services. ...

Dec 18, 2021

Lewis "Red" Jernigan, 93, of Suffolk died Saturday, December 18, 2021 at home.  Red worked with the Suffolk Fire Department for 12 years, and later opened Jernigan's Body Shop until retiring in 2016.  He was a lifetime member of the Suffolk Moose Lodge and a member of First Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of...

Dec 17, 2021

William Jesse Powell, Jr., 76, passed away December 17, 2021.  He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of the late William Jesse Powell, Sr. and Margaret Ilene Wiggins Powell.  He was predeceased by his sister, Vicki Ricks.  William retired as a Battalion Chief for the Suffolk Fire Department.  He loved golfing, bowling, fishing, archery, and hunting.

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Dec 16, 2021

Burgess Wall Mahon, 44 (known to family and friends as B.W.)  passed away unexpectedly December 16, 2021.  He was born in Suffolk, VA, the son of the Burgess Mahon and Patricia Salmon Mahon, to whom he is survived. He was raised in Ivor, VA and a current resident of Clifton Forge VA.

B.W. was a General Foreman...

Dec 15, 2021

Alvin Ray Lamb, 83, passed away December 15, 2021.  He was born in Rocky Mount, NC the son of the late Elmer and Helen Lamb.  He was predeceased by his son, Douglas Lamb; and brother, Bill Lamb.  Ray served in the Marine Air Reserves.  He retired as a programmer for General Data Comm.  In his free time, Ray enjoyed...

Dec 14, 2021

Brian Bracey, son of Joyce and Ben Bracey lost his 5 year battle with MMD.  He was a loving and thoughtful son who never complained nor said "Why Me".  In addition to his parents, he is remembered by his brothers, Mark and Grant and his sister-in-law, Angeles.  Brian served 8 years with the Navy in a submarine and afterwards...

Dec 14, 2021

Thomas Ewing Sparling, 87, passed away December 14, 2021.  He was born in Ohio the son of the late Carl and Inez Sparling.  He was predeceased by his son, Thomas "T.J." Sparling.  Tom was a United States Navy veteran.  He later went on to work and retired as a submarine recorder mechanic for NASA at Langley.  He was a...

Dec 14, 2021

John Roland Ellison IV, 51, of Suffolk, passed away December 14, 2021.  He was the son of the late Elizabeth H. "Betty" Ellison and John R. "Jack" Ellison III. John attended both Nansemond Suffolk Academy and Suffolk High School.

John loved the outdoors and cherished the times he spent hunting with his late father and fishing with...