Michele Opalio Carter
Oct 23, 2021
Michele Opalio Carter, 58, passed away October 23, 2021. She was born in Norfolk, VA the daughter of the late Ennio and Virginia Opalio. She worked many years as a graphic artist.
Michele is survived by her devoted and caring husband of 19 years, Brett Scott Carter, Sr.; step daughters, Alison C. Frazee (Nate), Caitlin C. Hollowell...
Pattie Lou Perry Rife
Oct 22, 2021
Pattie Lou Perry Rife, 79, passed away October 22, 2021. She was born in Knightdale, NC to the late Minnie Pearl Davis Perry and Woodrow Wilson Perry. Pattie is predeceased by her husband of 37 years, Jacob Barnes Rife; and brothers, Wilson Perry and Ronald Perry.
Pattie is survived by her sons, David Lee Rife (Kay), Timothy...
George "Tommy" Thomas Powell
Oct 21, 2021
George "Tommy" Thomas Powell, 74, passed away October 21, 2021. He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of the late Sydney Waldon Powell, Jr. and Edith Eason Hunter Powell. He was predeceased by his sister, Sylvia; and brother, Homer.
Tommy loved his wife, Linda Harrell Powell, with all his heart for over 50 years. He loved...
Carolyn Davis Bissett Cobb
Oct 20, 2021
Carolyn Davis Bissett Cobb, 80, went to be with the Lord on October 20, 2021. She was born to the late Edward and  Marjorie Lewis  Bissett and is also predeceased by her son, Barry D. Cobb; grandson, Blaine A. Williams; and brother, Ryan Bissett. She was a bookkeeper and worked with her husband at Cobb's Truck Stop. She was...
Aaron Scott Calvird
Oct 20, 2021
Aaron Scott Calvird, 27, passed away October 20, 2021. He was born in Norfolk, VA the son of Peggy Jean Teaters Calvird and Jeffrey Vincent Calvird. Aaron's work life included working as a culinary chef. He was a member of First Baptist Church Suffolk, VA and loved hockey, softball, and skateboarding.
In addition to his parents, Aaron...
Grace Marie Evans Stafford
Oct 19, 2021
Grace Marie Evans Stafford, of Windsor passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at her residence. Grace was born in Chowan Co. North Carolina on April 8, 1935 to the late Willie Evans and Addie Bright Duck. She spent her life as a homemaker caring for her beloved husband of 70 years, the late James "Choke" William Stafford...
Karen Mae Riff Culpepper
Oct 16, 2021
Karen Mae Riff Culpepper, 80, passed away October 16, 2021. She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota the daughter of the late Matthew Riff and Mildred Blanche Stevens Wyatt. She was predeceased by her husband, James Anthony Culpepper; and her sister, Mildred York. She retired from working in furniture sales. Karen loved her family and she loved people. She never...
Shirley Dean Smithwick Perry
Oct 15, 2021
Shirley Dean Smithwick Perry, 85, passed away October 15, 2021. She was born in Merry Hill, NC the daughter of the late Edward Smithwick and Margaret Williams Smithwick. Shirley was predeceased by her husband, Lowell Gene Perry; and siblings, Cennie Miller, Jesse Williams, Roy Williams, Charlie Phelps, and Louis Phelps. After retiring as a seamstress she enjoyed reading, spending...
Thomas Fredrick Lanthorn, Iii
Oct 14, 2021
Thomas Fredrick Lanthorn, III, 51, passed away October 14, 2021. He was born in Portsmouth, VA the son of Thomas Fredrick Lanthorn, Jr. and Deborah Zirk Lanthorn.
In addition to his parents, Thomas is survived by his wife, Joan Mae Lanthorn; daughter, Brittany Kay Lanthorn Crabtree (Charles); stepchildren, Brandon Copeland (Nicole), Kristin Copeland, and Taylor Copeland; grandchildren,...
Richard Everett Lynn
Oct 14, 2021
The love of our lives, Richard Everett Lynn, 70, was called to his Eternal Home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 14, 2021. He was born in Portsmouth, VA. He was predeceased by his parents Marshall Henry Lynn and Helen Charlotte Harris Lynn and his brothers, David L. Lynn and Marshall H. Lynn, Jr. Left to...
Robert "Bobby" George Taylor
Oct 14, 2021
Robert "Bobby" George Taylor, 60, passed away October 14, 2021. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA the son of Wallace Roy Taylor and the late Nora Jean Egers Taylor. He was also predeceased by his sister, Debbie Hurles. He worked as a field machinist at AdvanSix.
In addition to his father, Bobby is survived by his wife...
Elizabeth Ann Bennett
Oct 13, 2021
Elizabeth Ann Bennett, 83, passed away October 13, 2021. She was born in Pamlico Co., NC the daughter of the late Novella Gaskins Bennett and David Franklin Bennett, Sr. Elizabeth was a member of Silver Hill Christian Church. She is predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Billy Ray Bennett, Sr.
Elizabeth is survived by her sons...
Mary Elizabeth Underwood Duke
Oct 12, 2021
Mary Elizabeth Underwood Duke, Mama Duke, was a rare and precious gem. She loved Jesus, her family, her church family, friends, neighbors, all children, her animals and her beloved dogs, Prissy, Annie, and Little Duke. Mary had a kind, gentle and giving spirit. Helping people and animals, she never knew a stranger. She was a housewife who cared for...
Anne Benton Ellis
Oct 11, 2021
Anne Benton Ellis, 85, was reunited with her beloved Joe on October 11, 2021. She was born in Sunbury, NC the daughter of the late Robert Brooks Benton and Nina Elizabeth Brinkley Benton. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, George "Joe" Lewis Ellis; and sister, Martha Benton Davila. She was 1955 graduate of Sunbury High School. ...
Anna Holland Lewis
Oct 7, 2021
Anna Holland Lewis, 78, passed away on October 7, 2021. She was born in Nansemond County to the late Willard S. Holland, Sr. and Erma White Holland. She was predeceased by her sister, Bobbie H. Griggs. Anna retired from Lakeview Medical Center after thirty years of service as a Human Resources Specialist.
Anna is survived by her...
Joyce Elizabeth Crain
Oct 5, 2021
Joyce Elizabeth Crain, 86, passed away October 5, 2021. She was born in Suffolk VA, the daughter of the late Ruth Elizabeth Hancock Holland and Linwood A. Holland. Joyce was a retired meat wrapper at Super Fresh grocery store. She was a member of the Suffolk Moose Lodge.
Joyce is survived by her husband, Shelton Lee Crain;...
Donna Marie Rogers
Oct 2, 2021
Donna Marie Rogers went home to be with the Lord on October 2, 2021. She was a resident of Franklin, Virginia for over 38 years. She was born and raised in Suffolk, Virginia where she was a graduate of Forest Glen High School, Class of 1973. Donna was married to Don for 48 years. She was predeceased by her...
Allan Glenn Rockwell
Sep 29, 2021
Allan "Rocky" Glenn Rockwell, 60, passed away September 29, 2021. He was born in Portsmouth, VA the son of Franklin Charles Rockwell and the late Diane Rockwell. He was predeceased by his sister, Therese Bass and brother, Clifford Rockwell. Allan retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard as an Engineer Technician. He was a member of The Rock Center Renegades, American...
Helen Marie Gattis Hushour
Sep 26, 2021
Helen Marie Gattis Hushour, 82, passed away on September 26, 2021. She was born in North Carolina to the late Mattie Mae Bland and Clifford Gattis. She was a cashier manager for A&P.
Helen is survived by her sons, Steve and Kenny Hushour; granddaughter, Rachel Reynolds; sisters, Ruby Askew and Virginia Williamson; and numerous nieces and nephews....
Clifton Morgan Carr
Sep 25, 2021
Clifton Morgan Carr, 71, went to be with the Lord on September 25, 2021. He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of the late Clifton Spivey Carr and Juanita Morgan Nance. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 42 years, Linda Overman Carr. Morgan was a United States Army veteran having served in Vietnam defending our freedoms,...
