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Bobbie Jean Cofield Byrd

Bobbie Jean Cofield Byrd

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...

Kenneth "Ken" Nelson Johnson

Kenneth "Ken" Nelson Johnson

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...

Katherine Diane Harris Logan

Katherine Diane Harris Logan

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...

Joseph "Joe" Timko, Jr.

Joseph "Joe" Timko, Jr.

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,...

Caitlyn Olivia Pixley

Caitlyn Olivia Pixley

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...

Michael "Mike" J. Powell

Michael "Mike" J. Powell

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...

Robert Emerson Stephens

Robert Emerson Stephens

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. ...

Lewis "Red" Jernigan

Lewis "Red" Jernigan

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...

William Jesse Powell, Jr.

William Jesse Powell, Jr.

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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Burgess Wall Mahon

Burgess Wall Mahon

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...

Alvin Ray Lamb

Alvin Ray Lamb

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...

Brian Keith Bracey

Brian Keith Bracey

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...

Thomas Ewing Sparling

Thomas Ewing Sparling

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...

John R. Ellison Iv

John R. Ellison Iv

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...

Alfred V. Everett, Jr.

Alfred V. Everett, Jr.

Dec 9, 2021

Alfred V. Everett Jr. passed away peacefully on December 9, 2021 in his daughter Julie's home in Suffolk. He was born on November 14, 1933, to the late Alfred Sr. and Rose Bud Miles Everett. He is predeceased by his ex wives, Judy Hassig and Shirley Everett; siblings, brother Louis and sister Erlene. He  was a veteran and served...

Raleigh "Pete" Ray Nurney

Raleigh "Pete" Ray Nurney

Dec 6, 2021

Raleigh Ray Nurney "Pete", 87, passed away on December 6th, 2021. Pete was born in Isle of Wight County to the late Jack Nurney and Virginia Gray Nurney. Pete farmed and worked at various dealerships in Smithfield as a mechanic for the most part of his early life. Later he enjoyed cutting grass and riding around the back...

William Arthur Davis

William Arthur Davis

Dec 4, 2021

William Arthur Davis, 97, passed away December 4, 2021.  He was born in Raynham, MA and is the son of the late Byron Arthur Davis and Ruth Bradbury Curtis Davis.  William is predeceased by his wife, Norma E. Gagner Davis; and daughter, Jean D. Rose.  He is a WWII veteran of the US Navy.  William retired from the Boy...

Nather Crutchlow Gray

Nather Crutchlow Gray

Dec 3, 2021

Nather Catherine Crutchlow Gray was born in Lynchburg, VA, the daughter of Irving Burruss and Lucile Virginia Blankenship Crutchlow. She was the sister of I.B. Crutchlow, Jr.; Lucille "Echo" Crutchlow Hagan; Nancy Clarice Crutchlow Best Coley, her identical twin; Lena Ann Crutchlow Ellis; Ella Sue Crutchlow Stewart; and Dorothy Page Crutchlow.  She is survived by her husband of 70...

Carlton Bradley Cherry "Brad"

Carlton Bradley Cherry "Brad"

Dec 3, 2021

Carlton Bradley "Brad" Cherry, 63, passed away December 3, 2021.  He was born in Nansemond County, VA the son of the late Carlton B. Cherry and Ruby V. Cherry.  He retired as a Autobody Specialist from the Virginia Department of Transportation and currently was a Fuel Truck Operator for Southern States.  He was a member of First Baptist Church,...

Claude Allen Hardison, Sr.

Claude Allen Hardison, Sr.

Nov 27, 2021

Claude A. Hardison, Sr., born July 17, 1933 passed away on November 27, 2021 to go home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and his beloved wife, Sonja who passed away on May 4, 2016.

He is survived by his oldest son, Claude, Jr. and his wife, Beverly; 5 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; also...

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