Obituary Listing

Apr 13, 2021

Terry Wayne Rawles, 67, passed away April 13, 2021.  He was born in Isle of Wight Co., VA the son of Mills Edward Rawles, Jr. and Irma Elizabeth Jones Thompson.  Terry was a painter.

A graveside service will be held Friday, April 16, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Newman Cemetery at Oakland Christian Church, 5641 Godwin Boulevard,...

Apr 9, 2021

William "Ronnie" Allred, 65, passed away April 9, 2021.  He was born in Portsmouth, VA the son of the late Dennis Victor Allred and Hazel Parker Allred.  Ronnie was the retired owner/operator of Allred Enterprises.  Ronnie loved spending time with his family/friends and was a lifelong musician dedicated to his passion.  He will be greatly missed by all...

Apr 9, 2021

Joyce Ann Jones, 60, passed away April 9, 2021.  She was born in Nansemond County, Virginia the daughter of Ethel Faye Duck Hebrock and the late Abraham Lincoln Jones.  She was also predeceased by her son, Justin E. Martin; and daughter, Amber N. Martin.  She formerly worked as a receptionist at Fairmont Snacks.

In addition to her...

Apr 9, 2021

George Thomas White, Jr., 73, passed away April 9, 2021.  He was born in Newport News, VA the son of the late George Thomas White, Sr. and Sylvia Elizabeth Turner White.  George retired as a Truck Driver for Food Lion, Inc.  He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Smithfield.  George is predeceased by his wife of 25...

Apr 9, 2021

Rachael Imogene Paitsel Fulton, 76, passed away April 9, 2021.  She was born in Portsmouth, VA the daughter of the late Cletus Hilton Paitsel and Sylvia Marie Hall Paitsel.  She was predeceased by her brother, Donnie Paitsel.  Rachael formerly worked as a secretary for Prudential Insurance Company.  She also worked as a sitter with Home Instead.  She was a...

Apr 8, 2021

William Quinton "Billy" Piland, 79, passed away April 8, 2021.  He was born in Nansemond County, VA, the son of the late Richard Roland Piland and Flossie Joe Smith Piland.  He retired from International Paper and the Zuni Presbyterian Training Center having worked in the Maintenance Departments.  Billy was a US Air Force Veteran and a member of Bethany...

Apr 8, 2021

Edward John Lawler, 84, of Zuni, VA passed away April 8, 2021.  Edward retired as a Master Chief from the United States Navy.  After retirement he went on to work in civil service at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard.

Edward is survived by his wife of 47 years, Lorita Jane Rose Lawler; children, Edward Lawler, Jr., Monica Lawler,...

Apr 7, 2021

Peggy Copeland Hemphill, 77, passed away April 7, 2021.  She was born in Nansemond Co., Virginia the daughter of the late Randolph Turner "Plutie" Copeland and Thelma Elaine Turner Copeland.  Peggy retired as an Accounting Clerk with Porter's Accounting Service.  She was a member of Suffolk Christian Church, West Memorial Sunday School Class, the Choir and a past member...

Apr 3, 2021

Annie Marie Baugham Bryant, 88, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021. She was born in Southampton Co, VA to the late Annie Pulley Baugham and William James Baugham. She is also predeceased by her husband, Calvin Bland Bryant Sr; son, Cal Jr; and siblings, Barbara Nell Baugham and John Baugham. She worked at Electric Cooker and later worked...

Apr 1, 2021

Loretta Mae Davis Horne, 85, passed away on April 1, 2021. She was born in Chicago, IL to the late Mozelle Dale and Aaron E. Davis. She was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church. Loretta is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Glenn Horne; son, Larry E. Horne (Lisa L.); granddaughter, Meredith Taylor Horne; sister, Patricia Hurt; half...

Mar 31, 2021

Roland Lee "R.L." Carpenter passed away peacefully on March 31, 2021, at his home in Chuckatuck, VA. R.L. was born in Nassawaddox, VA on September 10, 1965 to Geraldine "Geri" Shrieves Carpenter and the late John "Johnny" Kendall Carpenter, Jr. R.L. is survived by his beautiful and loving wife, Chrisanna Trollinger Carpenter; loving stepchildren Reed, Hannah and Ross McKinney; brother,...

Mar 28, 2021

Louise McIntosh Bradshaw, 88, passed away on March 28, 2021.  She was born in Madison Co., NC on August 29, 1932 to the late Hubert McIntosh and Ida Mae Wilde McIntosh.  She was also predeceased by her husband of 32 years, William Harold "Shady" Bradshaw, Sr. and her loving canine companion "Bailey".  She was a Baptist.  She retired from...

Mar 27, 2021

Jessica Lynn Deziel, 32, passed away on March 27, 2021. She was born in Suffolk, VA to Judith Gay Roberson and Frederick Lin Deziel. She is predeceased by her daughter, Nevaeh Hope Deziel; grandmothers, Marilyn Kay Bracey and Violet Stafford; grandfather, Jesse Gay; and her (Bill Bill). Jessica is survived by her daughter, Peyton Violet Putman Deziel; parents, Judy Roberson...

Mar 25, 2021

Paul Joseph Lindner, 47, passed away on March 25, 2021, peacefully at home, from natural causes.  He was born in Hammond, IN and is the son of Warren Paul Lindner and Elizabeth Ann Brozas Lindner. In addition to his parents, Paul is survived by his daughter, Ripley Evelyn Elizabeth Lindner; his step-son, Nolan Mcgrew; sister, Amy Lynn Lindner; and...

Mar 25, 2021

Russell Lee Eley, Jr. passed away March 25, 2021.  Born in Suffolk, VA on June 29, 1935, he was the son of the late Russell L. and Ida Thigpen Eley.  He was preceded in death by a loving daughter, Deborah E. Bulluck and husband Jeff, and two sisters, Lolita E. Knick and husband Stanley, and Ida B. Cohoon and...

Mar 24, 2021

David Allen Lloyd, Sr., 56, passed away March 24, 2021.  He was born in Newburg, Germany and is the son of Genieve Blanchard Lloyd and the late Jack Lloyd, Sr.  David was a US Navy veteran and served as Chief Medical Corpsman.

In addition to his mother, David is survived by his wife of 32 years, Lisa...

Mar 20, 2021

Mariea Elana Cooper, 41, passed away March 20, 2021.  She was born in Florida the daughter of the late Harry Lee Cooper and Posey Marie Small Cooper.  She is survived by her daughter, Connie Jean Burk; sons, Cash and Myer Burk; brother, Danny Thomas Cooper; and numerous other family members.

A funeral service will be held Monday,...

Mar 16, 2021

Harvey Dean Sightler, 88, passed away March 16, 2021.  He was born in South Carolina the son of the late Hughey Sightler and Susie Cartin Sightler.  He was predeceased by his son, Ronnie Sightler, Sr.; and siblings, Rachel Lucas, Betty Atkins, Edna Hornok, Wilbur, Edward, and Stanley Sightler.  Harvey was a United States Marine Corps veteran having served during...

Mar 14, 2021

Dean Clements Selby, 64, passed away March 14, 2021.  He was born in Nansemond County, VA the son of the late Horace Hunter Selby and Audrey Dean Clements Selby Parr.  He was a production controller at Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding with over 40 years of service.  He was a member of Providence United Methodist Church.  Dean loved farming...

Mar 14, 2021

Michael Lee Johns, Sr., 28, passed away March 14, 2021.  He worked in construction.  Michael is survived by his mother, Michelle Johns Ventura-Sorto; daughter, Jenna Johns; sons, Michael L. Johns, Jr., and Zander Johns; sisters, Samantha Johns Cosson (Marcus), Tiffany Alfred, Valerie Jenkins; brothers, Johnathan Cain, Joshua Cain, and maternal grandparents, Marie and Albert Johns.

A celebration...