Robert Francis Deegan
May 1, 2021
Commander Robert Francis Deegan, U.S. Navy (Retired) died on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Riverside Convalescent Center in Smithfield, Virginia. He was born in New York City in 1935, spent his childhood in New Jersey and made Virginia his adult home. He is survived by Elizabeth "Betty" Farrell, who provided great spiritual support, companionship and comfort in his twilight....
David Michael Coxe
May 1, 2021
David Michael Coxe, 60, passed away May 1, 2021. He was born in Raleigh, NC the son of the late David Christopher Coxe and Sarah Alice Collins Gaskins. He was predeceased by his sister, Kristina Coxe. David worked as a truck driver. He was a member of the N.R.A. and was an avid gun and knife collector. He was...
David Eugene Headrick, Jr.
May 1, 2021
David Eugene Headrick, Jr., 56, passed away May 1, 2021. He was born in Johnstown, PA the son of David Eugene Headrick, Sr. and Mildred Ann Chapman Headrick. He worked as a self-employed mechanic.
In addition to his parents, David is survived by his wife of 10 years, Sally Sue Copeland Headrick; son, Ryan Headrick; bonus children,...
Claudette Johnson Bowman
Apr 29, 2021
Claudette Johnson Bowman, 78, passed away April 29, 2021. She was born in Welch, West Virginia the daughter of the late Claude Swanson Johnson and Audrey Mondane Walls Johnson. She was predeceased by her husband, Glen Fred Bowman; daughter, Karen Combs; and her grandson. Claudette retired as a welder for Newport News Shipbuilding. She formerly attended Pinecrest Baptist Church...
Sue Towe Hackney
Apr 24, 2021
Sue Towe Hackney, 93, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 24, 2021. She was born in Phil Campbell, AL to the late Bertha Rice and G. Carl Towe. She is also predeceased by her brother and sister in law, Thomas and Joyce Towe. She was a member of Western Branch Baptist Church.
Sue is...
Jethro Jordan "Jj" Byrd Jr.
Apr 24, 2021
Jethro Jordan "JJ" Byrd Jr, 76, of Suffolk, VA, passed away on April 24, 2021. He was born in Nansemond Co, VA to the late Grace Inez Ellis and Jethro Byrd. He is also predeceased by his brothers, Rudolph, Fred and William Byrd. He was the owner and operator of Jethro Byrd Electric & Plumbing Co.
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Brandon Aaron Shaver
Apr 24, 2021
Brandon Aaron Shaver, 37, passed away on April 24, 2021. He is predeceased by his grandparents, Donnie and Carolyn Shaver. He was a roofer for Andrews Roofing, but more importantly, a loving father to his two children.
Brandon is survived by his children, Lacy and Lucas Shaver; parents, Teresa and Curtis Bolen; biological mother, Tina Shaver Byrd;...
Anthony Keith Jones
Apr 19, 2021
Anthony Keith Jones, 59, of Suffolk, Virginia, passed away, April 19, 2021. He was born in Suffolk, Virginia on March 18, 1962 to the late Roland Gay Jones and Carolyn Horton Jones. Anthony worked for Huntington Ingalls, was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and had a love for hunting and the great outdoors. He thoroughly enjoyed coaching his sons...
Janet Lenette Laging
Apr 18, 2021
Janet Lenette Laging, 72, passed away April 18, 2021. She was born in Nansemond Co., VA the daughter of the late James "J.O." Jones and Willie Edward Jones. Janet is predeceased by her husband of 21 years, Charles "Charlie" K. Laging and brother in law, Mike Wilkerson.  She was a member of Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church.
Janet...
Carolyn Klages Shaver
Apr 18, 2021
Carolyn Jeanette Klages Shaver, 77, passed away April 18, 2021. She was born in Newport News, VA the daughter of the late Richard Randolph Klages, Jr. and Bessie Mae Hoggard Klages Carter. She was predeceased by her siblings, Margaret Bulls, Diana Carter, and Richard R. Klages, III.
Carolyn is survived by her daughters, Teresa Bolen (Curtis), Tina...
Sally Matthews
Apr 17, 2021
Sally Matthews, 62, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Suffolk and was predeceased by her parents, Edward and Shirley Matthews and her beloved cat, Groucho.
Sally loved scrapbooking, crafts, anything purple, cats and volunteering with Sunday School, in the Nursery or Welcome Desk at Church. Most of her friends and...
Emma Jean Nichols
Apr 14, 2021
Emma Jean Nichols infant child of Joshua Brian Keen and Breanna Leigh Nichols passed away April 14, 2021. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, Jayden Levi Keen; grandparents, Robert Mark Nichols, Sr., Michelle Lynn Nichols, and Angela Vaughan; great grandparents, Barbara Thorne, Michael Thorne, Tina Vaughan, Butch Knight, Tom and Carolyn Nichols, and Sharon...
Deborah Maxine Jones Stewart
Apr 14, 2021
Deborah Maxine Jones Stewart, 49, passed away at home surrounded by close friends and family on April 14, 2021. She was born in Nansemond Co, VA to the late Eugene Walter Jones Sr. and Patricia Lynn Jones. She was a store readiness specialist for 7-Eleven.
Deborah is survived by her loving husband of 13 years, Christopher Wayne...
Robert Calvin Vaughan, Sr.
Apr 13, 2021
Robert Calvin Vaughan, Sr., 75, passed away April 13, 2021. He was born in Murfreesboro, NC the son of the late Thomas McGlohn Vaughan and Margaret Marie Byrd Roberts. He was predeceased by his sister, Brenda Watley. Robert retired after 23 years as a First Sergeant in the United States Army, where he served during Vietnam. He later went...
Terry Wayne Rawles
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,...
William "Ronnie" Ronald Allred
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...
Joyce Ann Jones
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...
George Thomas White, Jr.
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...
Rachel Imogene Paitsel Fulton
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...
William Quinton Piland
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...
