Obituary Listing

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...

Mar 13, 2021

Sidney L. Hines Jr, 93, departed this life on March 13, 2021 at his home after a lengthy illness. Born in Nansemond Co, VA, he was the son of the late Sidney L. Hines Sr. and Bessie Lilly Hines. He was also predeceased by his former wife, Goldie Riddick Hines; brother, James Hines; and sister, Dorothy Cross. He was the...

Mar 13, 2021

Darci Lynne McCormick Tomczak, 41, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 following a courageous six-year battle with cancer.  She was surrounded by her loved ones who will honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest and meeting challenges head on just as she did.  She was born in Tunkhannock, PA to the late Deborah...

Mar 10, 2021

Joseph Thomas "Joe" Copeland, 84, went home to be with the Lord on March 10, 2021. He was born in Nansemond County, Virginia, on December 12, 1936, to the late Laura and Kennie Copeland. He had eleven siblings. Joe is survived by two sisters, Louise Holder and Carolyn Hankins. He was employed by Lipton Tea Corporation. He...

Mar 10, 2021

Cynthia Arlene Evans McClenny, 60, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021. She was born in Nansemond Co, VA to Virginia Rodgers Evans Peace and the late Isaac McCoy Evans. She worked as an insurance agent for Nansemond Insurance Agency.

Cindy is survived by her mother, Virginia; daughter, Tiffany Devon McClenny; grandson Jaylin Alex McClenny; and brother, David...

Mar 10, 2021

Robert Merritt "Bob" Johnson, 77, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. He was born in Isle of Wight Co, VA to the late Margaret Virginia Johnson and Otis Ryland Johnson Sr. He served in the US Air Force and later worked at the Naval Air Station Norfolk and as a mechanical engineering technician for...

Mar 9, 2021

Jimmy Wayne Gayle, 72, passed away on March 9, 2021. He was born in Southampton Co, VA to the late Kenneth Elizabeth Smith and James Elwood Gayle Jr. He worked as a safety manager for the United States Navy as a civil servant. He was a member of Oakland Christian Church.

Wayne is survived by his loving...