Michael James Cosky
Jun 14, 2021
Michael James Cosky, 65, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021. He was born in New Brighton, PA to the late Richard and Betty Jane Cosky. He served in the US Navy, Engineman 3rd Class Petty Officer, an employee of Newport News Shipyard for 32 years as an X43 Indoor & Outdoor Machinist, X18 Welder, X43 Nuclear Refueler. Most of...
Jane Caven Brown
Jun 13, 2021
Jane Caven Brown, 61, was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away peacefully on June 13, 2021 surrounded by family. She was born in Portsmouth, VA the daughter of the late Lawrence Caven and Rita Cadden.
She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 33 years, CJ Brown;...
Helen Mary Heffernan Greene
Jun 12, 2021
Helen Mary Heffernan Greene, 91, passed away June 12, 2021. She was born July 15, 1929, in Lincoln, Rhode Island, the daughter of the late Frederick Walter and Helen Heffernan. She was predeceased by her husband of 72 years, Richard "Dick" Louis Greene; her brother, Charles Frederick Heffernan.
She lived in Clayton, NY through her childhood until...
Connie Ellis Duck
Jun 12, 2021
Connie Ellis Duck, 75, passed away June 12, 2021. She was born in Southampton County, VA the daughter of the late Wilson and Edith Ellis. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Richard "Dickie" Elijah Duck; her daughter, Cynthia Duck Parker; and siblings, Betty Ellis Butler, Peggy Ellis Wilson, and Shirley L. Ellis. Connie retired from production...
Mary Sclafani Faraci
Jun 11, 2021
Mary Sclafani Faraci, 99, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 11, 2021 surrounded by her family. Born on May 16, 1922, in Brooklyn, New York, Mary was the oldest of 5 children born to Damiano and Grace Sclafani. From a young age she developed a love of sewing and creating. She completed 8 years of school and then attended...
Sharon Aydlette Pittman
Jun 11, 2021
Sharon Adylette Pittman, 73, passed away June 11, 2021. She was born in Portsmouth, VA the daughter of the late Robert Winton Aydlette, Sr. and Thelma Raye Duval Aydlette. She was predeceased by her step daughter, Theresa Ann Donathan; granddaughter, Angel Courtney Pittman; and siblings, Nancy Raye Evans, Sandra K. Wallace, Robert Winton, Jr., William T. Aydlette, James E....
James "Bill" William Lewter
Jun 10, 2021
James W. "Bill" Lewter, 78, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 10, 2021. A native of Suffolk, VA, he was the son of James W. Lewter and Mildred Brinkley Lewter. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Mary Etta Edwards Duke. He was a graduate of Whaleyville High School, Frederick College, and Lynchburg College. ...
Joan Rhea Garrett Abbott
Jun 7, 2021
Joan Rhea Garrett Abbott, 78, departed this life and entered into eternal life on June 7, 2021. She was born in Virginia Beach, VA the daughter of the late Marvin Samuel Garrett and Dorothy Lee Reid Garrett Pritchett. Joan is predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Johnnie "Monk" Wilson Abbott, Sr. She retired as a secretary for Pretlow...
Philip Edward Chaney
Jun 6, 2021
Philip Edward Chaney born in Suffolk, VA on November 13, 1961 to the late John L and Margaret M Chaney, passed away June 6, 2021 at his home in Courtland, VA. He was also predeceased by his brother John "Andy" Chaney.
Philip was an extraordinary man, well know all over. Mr. Chaney was well know for his...
Annie Leggett Holland
Jun 3, 2021
Annie Leggett Bradshaw Hayes Holland, 90, passed away June 3, 2021, from kidney cancer. She liked to cook, read romance novels, work crossword puzzles, travel in the mountains, and go to yard sales and antique and flea markets.
She is survived by her daughter, Becky Bradshaw Lineham Hayes; granddaughter, Michelle Lineham Ruby (Charlie); great-grandchildren, Gabrielle and CJ...
Allie Sue Spring
Jun 3, 2021
Allie Sue (Hatton) Spring, 80, went to be with the Lord on June 3, 2021, peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Greenville, NC to the late Iris Vincent and Edgar R. Hatton Sr. She is predeceased by her brother, Ed Hatton Jr. Sue was raised in Norfolk and attended Maury High School; moved...
James Howard Reid
Jun 2, 2021
James Howard Reid, 77, passed away June 2, 2021. He was born in Nansemond County, VA the son of the late Walter and Catherine Louise Joe Reid.  James proudly served his country in the US Air Force from 1963-1987 and the US Army from 1976-1980.  James was a retired self-employed carpenter. He was predeceased by his wife Corinthian Artis...
Bruce Eugene Stone
Jun 2, 2021
Bruce Eugene Stone, 66, went home to our Lord June 2, 2021 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Portsmouth, VA the son of the late Lillian L. and Benjamin F. Stone. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Pamela M. Stone; and brothers, Benjamin, Wayne, and Robert (Bobby...
David Wesley Sexton
Jun 1, 2021
David Wesley Sexton, 67, passed away June 1, 2021. He was born in Portsmouth, VA the son of the late Abner Daniel and Lillian White Sexton. David was a retired electrician on the Cape Washington ship and is a US Navy veteran. He is predeceased by his sisters, JoAnn Nixon and Jewell Day.
David is survived by...
Sgt Joe R. Rivera
May 31, 2021
Sergeant Joe R. Rivera, 59, passed away May 31, 2021. He was born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico the son of Ramón Rivera and Josefa Ocasio. Joe is a United States Marine Veteran who went on to serve at the Suffolk Police Department. He is a dedicated public servant who has served the citizens of Suffolk with grace and distinction.  ...
Rozanne Van Horn Holt
May 31, 2021
Rozanne Van Horn Holt, 52, passed away May 31, 2021. Rozanne was born in Seaside, CA the daughter of Jack Ray Farmer and the late Rosie Ann Petty Farmer. She was a retired Registered Nurse and teacher. Rozanne is predeceased by her husband of 20 years, Nathan Brinn Holt.
In addition to her father, Rozanne is survived...
Howard Kenneth Edsall, Jr.
May 29, 2021
Howard Kenneth Edsall, Jr., 72, passed away May 29, 2021. He was born in Pearl River, NY the son of the late Howard Kenneth Edsall, Sr. and Ida Marion Bedford Edsall. He was predeceased by his sister, Dee. Howard was a United States Army veteran having served during Vietnam. He was a member of the Sgt. Jayton D. Patterson...
Willie Larry Clark,Sr.
May 28, 2021
Willie Larry Clark, Sr., 73, of Franklin, Virginia, passed away May 28, 2021. He was a native of Franklin, Virginia and son of the late Willie Charlie and Lillian Ellis Clark. He was also predeceased by his first wife, Clara Womble Clark and a brother. Willie worked for 33 years at Union Camp / International Paper. He was a...
Lonnie Willie Umphlett
May 25, 2021
Lonnie Willie Umphlett, 94, passed away May 25, 2021. He was born in Drumhill, North Carolina the son of the late Cherry Lizzie Umphlett. Lonnie was a WWII veteran having served in the U.S. Air Force. He is predeceased by his wife, Lillian Frances Snyder Umphlett; sisters, Cherry Ruth Twine and Sarah Harrell; and brother, Walter Harvey Umphlett.
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Walter Herbert Fleak
May 23, 2021
Walter Herbert Fleak, 86, passed away May 23, 2021. He was born in Detroit, Michigan the son of the late Walter Herbert Fleak, Sr. and Reba Nellie Carter Fleak. He was predeceased by his son, Douglas Paules Fleak. Walter retired as a Commander for the United States Navy and served during Vietnam.
Walter is survived by his...
