Obituary Listing

Feb 1, 2021

Walter Mitchell Boyette, 59 years young. He was better known to everyone as "Mickey," "Smiley," or even "Rolo." On February 1st, Mickey Boyette went to be with his mother and father, Margaret and Leroy Boyette. He passed peacefully surrounded by his high school sweetheart- wife of 40 years and three daughters.

The man. The Myth. The legend....

Feb 1, 2021

Patricia Morris McIntosh, 83, passed away February 1, 2021.  She was born in Portsmouth, VA the daughter of the late Gilbert Wesley Morris, Sr. and Viola Gertrude Hughes Morris.  She was predeceased by her husband of 41 years, Elmer McIntosh; her daughter, Darlene Gruber; and her 5 siblings.  Patricia retired as the Secretary to the Commander after 35 years...

Jan 31, 2021

Hope Elizabeth Richmond beloved sister of Mary Ellen Richmond Filer died January 31, 2021.  Hope was born in Norfolk, Virginia on July 14, 1940 to Mary O. Richmond Ragland and Lynton (Gus) Hugh Richmond.

Hope received many awards for her exemplary work when she was employed by the Naval Station in Norfolk, Virginia....

Jan 31, 2021

Samuel Gray Crowder, 94, passed away at his residence on Sunday, January 31, 2021. He was born to the late James Alexander and Sarah Jane Roberts Crowder in South Hill, VA. He is predeceased by his wife, Alice L. Crowder; son, Richard Crowder; and his eight siblings. He served in the US Army during World War II. He later went...

Jan 30, 2021

Stephen "Skip" Craig Collins, Sr., 60, passed away January 30, 2021.  He was born in Nansemond County, VA the son of the late Harvey Lee Collins and Blanche Parker Collins Cox.  He was predeceased by his brother, Corky Collins and step father, Carlton Cox.  Skip worked in maintenance at the Keurig Dr. Pepper Company in Windsor, VA.

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Jan 26, 2021

Cynthia Diane Harris Hedgepeth, 58, passed away on January 26, 2021 after a short fight with cancer. She was born in Nansemond Co, VA to the late Margaret Atkins and George Sidney Harris. She worked at Westminster Assisted Living as a dining team member and never knew a stranger. Her laugh filled the room with joy.

She...

Jan 25, 2021

Arthur Nurney, Jr. passed away at the hospital after battling with cancer on January 25, 2021. He was born in Nansemond County VA July 11, 1962 to the late Lou Ellen and Arthur Lee Nurney, Sr. He worked as an Electrician/Foreman for It's Electric of Chesapeake, VA for 15 years. He also did odd jobs for others who needed...

Jan 24, 2021

Martha Lou Oliver, 83, passed away January 24, 2021.  She was born in Suffolk, Virginia the daughter of the late Ralph Warren Oliver, Sr. and Mary Martha Bowden Oliver.  She was predeceased by her siblings, Ralph W. Oliver, Jr. and Billie Jean Oliver.  Lou Lou was a member of Whitehead's Grove Baptist Church where she faithfully served in the...

Jan 23, 2021

Carolyn Ellis Layton, 79, passed away January 23, 2021.  She was born in Richmond, VA the daughter of the late Lloyd Carroll Ellis and Ella Ruth Marshall Ellis.  She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Wendell Layton.  She was a member of Southside Baptist Church and the Life Groups Women's 70 + Sunday School Class.

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Jan 21, 2021

William "Bill" Nelson Musgrove, 82, passed away January 21, 2021.  He was born in Danville, VA the son of the late William Randolph Musgrove and Hazel Morgan Musgrove.  He was predeceased by his brother, Joe A. Musgrove.  Bill was an Air Force veteran.  He later went on to work and then retired as a facilities manager for Tidewater Finance...

Jan 21, 2021

Mary Orleasia Bell Hartley, 59, passed away January 21, 2021.  She was born in Eufaula, AL the daughter of the late Otis Arthur Bell and Mary Ernestine Carr Bell.  She was predeceased by her siblings, Wayne, Sharon, Linda, Timothy, and Randy.  Orleasia worked as a shift manager for CVS.  She was actively involved in the Hiz Handz Puppet Ministry....

Jan 20, 2021

Robert "Bobby" Eugene Johnson, Jr., 77, passed away January 20, 2021.  He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of the late Robert Eugene Johnson, Sr. and Geneva Judkins Johnson.  Bobby worked in the trucking business and ran Johnson's Bait & Tackle.  He was a member of Suffolk Christian Church and a past board member of the SYAA.

Jan 18, 2021

Early Monday morning, January 18, 2021, Douglas Wayne Johnson went home to be with the Lord.  Doug was born in Suffolk Virginia on January 5, 1949 to F. Curtis and Mae Johnson of Suffolk, Virginia.

Doug grew up in Suffolk and attended George Mason School, Grades 1 – 3, Thomas Jefferson, Grades 4 – 7, and graduated...

Jan 18, 2021

Evelyn Denise Baines Adams, 61, passed away January 18, 2021.  She was born in Nansemond Co., VA the daughter of the late Evelyn Virginia Bryant and David Edward "Dick" Baines.  Denise retired as an Accounts Receivable Clerk with Nansemond Cold Storage.  She was a member of Jackson Memorial Baptist Church.

Denise is survived by her husband of...

Jan 17, 2021

Raymond "Ray" Aubrey Wroten, Jr., 64, passed away January 17, 2021.  Ray was born in Nansemond Co., VA the son of the late Raymond Aubrey Wroten, Sr., and Martha Elizabeth Babb Wroten.  He was predeceased by his wife of 41 years, Sharon Kay Smith Wroten.   Ray retired from R.W. Painting and Roofing.  He was a former member of the...

Jan 16, 2021

Mildred "Millie" Collins Rudd, 91, passed away January 16, 2021.  She was born in Berwind, WV the daughter of the late Marie Shamblin and Conley Collins.  Mildred was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Milton Rudd, three sisters and eight brothers.  She was the co-owner of a sporting goods catalog business.

Mildred is survived by her daughters, Victoria...

Jan 16, 2021

Margaret Ann Weiler "Peggy" Campbell, 54, passed away on January 16, 2021. She was born in Worchester, Massachusetts to the late Margaret McCave and John Weiler II. She was an easy going, fun loving woman, who always lent a hand or ear to everyone. Her smile and laugh were very contagious. Her free spirit was to be...

Jan 14, 2021

June Claire Overton Staley, 89, passed away January 14, 2021.  She was born in Norfolk, VA the daughter of the late Arthur Overton and Bernice Webb.  June was predeceased by her husband, Billy Joe Staley; and her granddaughter, Michelle Staley.  She formerly owned and operated with her husband Automatic Transmission Exchange.

June is survived by her daughter...

Jan 12, 2021

Sandra L. Nosil, 85, passed away January 12, 2021. Born in Chicago, IL, Sandy was a long-time resident of Suffolk before moving to Newport News in 2014. Before her retirement, Sandy worked as a legal secretary. Besides her husband Joe and her family, Sandy's great love was baseball. If the Yankees were playing, Sandy was cheering them on.

Jan 10, 2021

William "Bill" Cleveland Hines, 81, passed away January 10, 2021.  He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of the late Curtis Raby Hines and Mary Louise Duke Hines.  He was predeceased by his sisters, Pam H. Stafford and Nancy H. Rawls.  Bill worked at J & E Napa Auto Parts.  He was a member of First Baptist Church....