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Norma Lee Higgins Battreal
Nov 24, 2021
Norma Lee Higgins Battreal, 73, passed away November 24, 2021. She was born in Herculanuem, MO the daughter of the late Robert and Virgie Higgins. She was predeceased by her son, James Battreal.  Norma retired as a seamstress.
Norma is survived by her husband, John Howard Terry; children, John Battreal, Janet Cowell (Richard), John M. Terry; stepchildren,...
Tambra Jean Dunn
Nov 21, 2021
Tambra "Tammy" Jean Pickett Dunn, 60, passed away November 21, 2021. She was born in Portsmouth, VA the daughter of the late Thomas E. Pickett, Sr. and Nancy R. Pickett Bossche. Tammy owned and operated Dunn's Cleaning. She was a member of Radiant Life Ministries and faithfully participated and served in the local Bible Study Fellowship and Child Evangelist...
Perry Franklin Worrell Sr.
Nov 20, 2021
Perry Franklin Worrell Sr, 66, of Suffolk, VA passed away November 20, 2021 at Obici Hospital from complications following a heart attack. He now celebrates his life with his parents, Joseph Franklin "Frank" Worrell Jr. and Martha "Tippy" Worrell; nephew, Frank Newsome; and aunt, Marie Roeder.
Perry worked in construction for over 45 years. He volunteered at...
Erma Virginia Winslow Baggett
Nov 13, 2021
Erma Virginia Winslow Baggett, 96, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 13, 2021. She was born to the late Bennie and Nina Stallings Winslow in Ryland, NC. She is also predeceased by her husband, Foy Webster Baggett Sr; son, Foy Jr; and several siblings. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy for...
Mills Arnold March
Nov 10, 2021
Mills Arnold March, 82, went to be with the Lord on November 10, 2021. He was born in Suffolk, VA to the late Mills and Margaret Copeland March. He is also predeceased by his brother, Dr. Billy March. He was principal of Forest Glen High School and later went on to be an insurance agent for Nationwide Insurance. He...
Dorothy Ann Byrd Edwards
Nov 6, 2021
Dorothy Byrd Edwards, 83, passed away November 6, 2021. She was born in Farmville, NC the daughter of the late Hurley Holland Byrd, Sr. and Jennie Duke Byrd. She was predeceased by her siblings, Barbara B. Overton and Hurley H. Byrd, Jr. Dorothy retired as an executive secretary for the Virginia Department of Transportation in Suffolk, VA. She was...
Olivia "Livi Pie" Katherine Phillips
Nov 4, 2021
Olivia Katherine Phillips, 17, passed away November 4, 2021 at home and was received into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus. Olivia was born in Virginia Beach, VA to Jennifer and Percy Phillips. She is predeceased by her paternal grandmother, Janet Phillips.
In addition to her parents, Olivia is survived by her brother, Peyton...
Jeremiah "Bubba" Swartz
Oct 29, 2021
Jeremiah (Bubba) Swartz died Friday, 29 Oct 2021, at his home in Norfolk, VA.  He was 29.  Born Sep 1992 at Ft. Lewis, Washington, son of CW4 Ray Swartz, USAR and Kim Signorino Swartz.
He graduated from Windsor High School in 2011 and attended Old Dominion University.  He was employed by Si-Tech Testing Labs.  Bubba gave in...
Lana Sue Stewart Dail
Oct 27, 2021
Lana "Sue" Stewart Dail, 75, passed away October 27, 2021. She was born in Morehead, KY the daughter of the late William Stewart and Opal Irene Epperhart Stewart. She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, R. Linwood Dail, Sr.; son, Russell L. Dail, Jr.; brother and sister-in-law, John and Neoma Stewart. Sue retired after 40 + years...
Ryker Martin Charles Schrader
Oct 26, 2021
Ryker Martin Charles Schrader, 3, passed away on October 26, 2021. He was born in Charleston, SC to Marc and Emily Huggins Schrader. He was a lawn mowing, vroom vroom loving little boy. He also loved telling everyone about his daddy being on the big boat. He was a light in this world. His smile was so contagious.
...John Ray Whitley
Oct 25, 2021
John Ray "Whit" Whitley, 76, passed away at home on October 25, 2021. He was born on November 28, 1944 in Nansemond Co. In February 2020, John learned he had esophageal and liver cancer.
After graduating from Chuckatuck H.S., John worked at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Shop 56 for 41 years before retiring. During that time, he served...Patricia "Pat" Byrum Kirtz
Oct 25, 2021
Patricia "Pat" Byrum Kirtz, 65, of Henrico, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2021 after a long illness. She is the daughter of the late Lewis Pharoah Byrum and Beatrice Dail Wells Byrum. She was predeceased by her niece, Tammy Barber.
Pat is survived by her husband of 36 years, Paul Byron Kirtz; her sister and...
Joseph Earl Groves
Oct 24, 2021
Joseph Earl Groves, of Surry County, Virginia passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021. Born in Mt. Nebo, West Virginia, He was a retired Sgt. First Class with the U.S. Army and bravely fought for his country in the Vietnam War.
Joseph is predeceased by his daughter Mary Elizabeth Groves Dorsey. Left to cherish his...
William Joe Horton, Jr.
Oct 23, 2021
William Joe Horton, Jr. of Windsor, Virginia passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021. Born in Dover, Delaware, William was the son of the late William Joe Horton, Sr. and Irma Gay Manning Horton. He was a true patriot who proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy for 22 years as a retiring senior chief. He was a...
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...
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