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Dec 15, 2025

John William Baggett Jr., 94, passed away December 15, 2025.  He was born in Nansemond Co., VA the son of the late John William Baggett, Sr. and Ellie Horton Baggett.  He was predeceased by his sisters, Helen Baggett Hollowell and Mary Evelyn Baggett.  John was a United States Army Air Force veteran.  After the military he maintained his small...

Dec 12, 2025

Burnell Turner Sutton, 95, affectionally known as "Memaw" passed away December 12, 2025.  Burnell was born in Franklin, VA the daughter of the late John Henry Bryant and Nellie Mae Holland Bryant. She is predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Ray Randolph Turner Sr. and a sister, Johnnie Mae McClenney.

Burnell is...

Dec 11, 2025

Lucille "Luci" M. Miranda DeMaggio, 96, passed away December 11, 2025. Lucille was born in Bedford, MA the daughter of the late Horace and Mary Goulart Miranda. She is predeceased by her husband, S. Joseph DeMaggio; daughter, Paula Goulet; sons, Brian and Robert Holmes; sister, Tina Viarra and brother, Fred Miranda.

Lucille is survived by her daughter,...

Dec 10, 2025

James Dean Gentry, 56, passed away on December 10, 2025. He was born in Cookeville, Tennessee to the late Rita Sue Harville and Michael Anthony Gentry Sr. He is also predeceased by his former wife, Sherri Edwards. He worked as an auto mechanic for many years.

Jimmy is survived by his son, Nick Gentry; grandchildren, Lily, Jack,...

Dec 9, 2025

Nivedita Ramesh Seib, 58, passed away on December 9, 2025. She was born in India to Sudha Iyer and Kuppahalli Ramesh. She worked as an investigator assistant with the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Nivedita is survived by her parents; husband, Thomas Jerome Seib; son, Sayan Jarod Seib; and sister, Deepa Ramesh (Ben East).

Nivedita's services will...

Dec 2, 2025

Jesse Earl Byrum, 82, passed away December 2, 2025.  He was born in Corapeake, NC the son of the late Elgin W. Byrum and Erma Lee E. Byrum.  He was predeceased by his sister, Marilyn Britt.  Jesse retired as a pipefitter from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard.  He was a lifetime member of the Pipefitters Local #272.  He was also...

Nov 29, 2025

Phylicia Fay Ellis, 39, beloved mother of two children, passed away unexpectedly on November 29, 2025. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 2, 1986 to Wanda L. Bryant and the late Michael G. Ellis Sr.

Phylicia is survived by her mother; daughter, Emma King; son, Tyler Sordelet; brother, Mike Ellis; and nieces, nephews, extended family,...

Nov 28, 2025

Agnes Jane Goings McCaw, 82, passed away on November 28, 2025. She was born in Georgetown, South Carolina to the late Eva Small and Joseph Madrick Goings. She is also predeceased by her husband, Timothy E. McCaw Sr; daughter, Sonya Byrd; and sons, Tony and Wesley McCaw. She worked as a manager for 7-11.

Agnes is survived...

Nov 26, 2025

Deborah Lynn Simpkins Smith, 69, passed away on November 26, 2025. She was born in West Virginia, the daughter of the late Samuel Ray and Opal Minnie Simpkins. Debbie is predeceased by her husband, Bret Keith Smith; son, Christopher Babb; sisters, Sue Brinkley, Judy Saunders, Karen Byrum, Alice Hyatt; and brother, Elliott Simpkins.

Debbie lived a life...

Nov 24, 2025

Thomas Lewis Baines, 82, passed away November 24, 2025.  He was born in Nansemond County, VA the son of the late Shirley McClenny Baines and Thelma Blanchard Baines. He was predeceased by his wife, Carrie Mathias "June Bug" Baines and sisters, Martha Ann Hill and Geraldine Baines Speight. Tommy retired from the public works department for the...

Nov 21, 2025

James Walter Holt, Jr. 57, passed away November 21, 2025.  He was born in Ft. Benning, GA the son of the late James Walter Holt, Sr. and Rose Annette Jeffries Holt.  James was predeceased by his uncle, Charles Wayne Jeffries, Sr.; and cousin, Cliffie Hegepeth.  He worked as a welder.

James is survived by his brother, John...

Nov 20, 2025

Matthew David Gray, affectionately called "Matt Matt", 28, passed away unexpectedly on November 20, 2025. He was born in Suffolk, Virginia to Susan Michele Taylor and the late David Allen Gray. He is also predeceased by his grandparents, Elaine Gray, and Sidney Kania. He worked for Target as a warehouse worker and Panera Bread.

Matt is survived...

Nov 18, 2025

MiKayla Devonne Sinclair Holliman, 28, passed away November 18, 2025. She was born in Henderson, KY the daughter of Laura Sinclair Holliman and Brian and Kimberly Holliman. Her amazing spirit was felt by all she touched. Sunshine was her nickname, however, it was an understatement. This sweet perfect, young woman was a reflection of grace, love and humility.

Nov 16, 2025

Brenda Darlene Parker Weingartner Conner, 63, passed away November 16, 2025.  She was born in Suffolk, Virginia the daughter of Mary Elizabeth Babb Parker and the late William Thurman Parker.  She was predeceased by her brother, Michael Parker.  Brenda formerly worked as a residential cleaning technician.

In addition to her mother, Brenda is survived by her daughter,...

Nov 12, 2025

Denice Britton Bradshaw, 70, passed away November 12, 2025.  Denice was born in Edenton, NC the daughter of the late Alvin Ray Britton and Laura Jane Yount Riddick.  She is predeceased by her husband, Thomas Wayne Bradshaw, Sr.; son, Thomas Wayne Bradshaw, Jr.; brother, Percy Britton; sister, Adrienne Meads, and half sister, Mary Britton.

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Nov 12, 2025

Martha "Meme" Ann Lawson Chilton, 95, passed away November 12, 2025. She was born in Coopers, West Virginia the daughter of the late John David Lawson and Lenna Corelle Lawson. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Sam Chilton; granddaughter, April Stuart; and her brother, John T. Lawson. Martha came to Suffolk to attend and...

Nov 12, 2025

Patricia Tyler Lynn, 76, passed away November 12, 2025.  She was born in Suffolk, VA the daughter of the late William Howard Tyler and Joan Patricia Tudor Tyler.  She retired after working years in childcare.  Her family meant the world to her and she loved spending time with them.

Patricia is survived by her husband of 56...

Nov 9, 2025

Sidney Lee Kania, age 64, was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, Pop Pop, uncle, and friend. He passed away on November 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Sid is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Janice Kania, and their children: Michele (Billy) Taylor, Tammy (Shaun) Boswell, and Adam (Brittany) Kania. He...

Nov 8, 2025

Lt Col Richard G. Vaught, USAF (Retired) passed away on November 8, 2025. He was born in Long Beach, California and was predeceased by his parents, Dude and Hazel Vaught of Memphis, TN. He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Patty) Jones Vaught of Windsor, Virginia.

Richard is also survived by his brother in law and wife,...

Nov 8, 2025

Victoria Anne Delpiero, affectionately known as Vicci, passed away at the age of 53 on November 8, 2025. Born in Southampton Co, VA, she was the beloved daughter of Judith Anne Forehand and Victor Delpiero Jr. Throughout her life, Vicci held various jobs, but she found her true calling as a cosmetologist at Smartstyle Hair Salon. Her greatest role...