Helen Estelle Copeland Dotson
Aug 29, 2020
Helen Estelle Copeland Dotson, 79, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020. She was born in Nansemond Co, VA to the late Kenny and Laura Harrell Copeland. She is also predeceased by her husband, Rabon Lee Dotson; son, Donny Ray Dotson; and a sister and three brothers. She worked as a quality control inspector for Planters.
Helen...
Aubrey F. Morgan, Dvm
Aug 23, 2020
Aubrey F. Morgan, DVM, 83, passed away peacefully in the morning of August 23 rd . Aubrey was born May 11, 1937. He was the son of Aubrey F. Morgan, Sr. and Elsie Holland Morgan.
He attended Suffolk High School, graduated from Elon College, NC and went to Veterinary School at the University of Georgia where he...
Harry Lee Derby
Aug 17, 2020
Harry Lee Derby, 63, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020. He was born in Southampton Co, VA to JoAnn Eure Young and the late Virgil Lee Derby Jr. He was a painter and owner of HL Painting. He also rescued and fostered dogs.
Harry is survived by his mother; brothers, Ricky Derby (Kim) and Scott Derby...
Maryann Mathias Rose
Aug 16, 2020
MaryAnn Mathias Rose, 73, passed away August 16, 2020. She was born in Portsmouth, VA the daughter of the late Jwell and Edna Clark Mathias. Mary retired as a switchboard operator for Sentara Obici Hospital. She was a member of the Suffolk Moose Lodge.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Sherrie Taylor; sons and daughters-in-law, Mark Rose...
Ankathryn "Kathi" Carper Heriford
Aug 9, 2020
Ankathryn "Kathi" Carper Heriford, 85, passed away August 9, 2020. Kathi was born in Hinton, WV the daughter of the late Russell Scott Carper and Nina Lucille Anderson Carper. She was a member of Benn's United Methodist Church and the Seekers Sunday School Class. Kathi was also the former President of the Peninsula Chapter of the American Business Women's...
Nicholas "Nic" Dain Robertson
Aug 4, 2020
Nicholas "Nic" Dain Robertson, 37, passed away August 4, 2020. He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of Ross Alan Robertson and Rhonda DeEtte Best. He was predeceased by his step-mother, Sandy M. Robertson. Nic worked as a cook for Ruby Tuesdays. He was an extremely talented musician having been a part of multiple bands and playing in...
Thompson "Tommy" Butler Stewart, Iii
Aug 4, 2020
Thompson "Tommy" Butler Stewart III, 32, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. He was born in Suffolk, VA to Jeanne Fay West Hopkins. He worked for Windsor Tree Service.
In addition to his mother, Tommy is survived by his sister, Patricia Ann Dempsey (Drew); nieces, Anna and Maddy; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
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Frank T. Butler, Jr.
Aug 3, 2020
Frank T. Butler, Jr., 89, passed away August 3, 2020. He was born in Ettrick, VA the son of the late Myrtle C. Bennett Butler and Franklin Tillman Butler, Sr. Frank is predeceased by his wife, Betty Jean Ellis Johnson Butler; son, Timothy Butler, and stepson, Timothy D. Johnson. He retired with 35 ½ years of service from VA...
Bennie Griffin Brown
Aug 2, 2020
Bennie Griffin Brown, 66, passed away August 2, 2020 with his faithful canine companion, Tanner. He was born in Nansemond County, VA the son of the late Frank Lilton Brown, Sr. and Thelma Lee Griffin Brown. Bennie retired as a school teacher having taught at Nansemond Suffolk Academy and Isle of Wight Academy. He was a member of Windsor...
Irene Both Tatum
Jul 30, 2020
Irene Both Tatum, 97, of Suffolk, VA, passed away on July 30, 2020. She moved to Suffolk in 1963 and lived the next 50 years overlooking her beloved Nansemond River.
She was born in Kassel, Germany to Erna and Alfred Both on March 26, 1923. After World War II, she met and married Aubrey S. Tatum, an American...
John B. Faircloth
Jul 29, 2020
John B. Faircloth, 77, of Frisco, NC passed after a brief illness on July 28, 2020.
John was preceded in death by his wife Nancy. He was a retired Navy veteran and also retired from Trident Marine International of Suffolk, VA.
No service is planned at this time.
Condolences may be registered online...
Bobby Merritt Coggsdale
Jul 26, 2020
Bobby Merritt Coggsdale, 85, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020. He was born on June 24, 1935, in Southampton County, VA to the late James Raymond and Ruby Merritt Coggsdale. He is also predeceased by his wife, Mary Ann Shepherd Coggsdale; daughter, Kelley Lynn Coggsdale; granddaughter, Kristen Paige Coggsdale; and sisters, Ruth Duke Vickhouse, Bertie Goodman and...
Judith Annette Rogers Milner
Jul 20, 2020
Judith Annette Rogers Milner, 73, was suddenly called to her heavenly home on Monday, July 20, 2020. She was born in Springfield, MO, the daughter of the late Robert O. and Genevieve Rogers. After 21 years of teaching in Christian schools, she was semi-retired from Suffolk Christian Academy and working part-time as a Librarian. She was also a Pastor's wife...
Ivan Rae Carr
Jul 19, 2020
Ivan Rae Carr, 83, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on July 19, 2020. He was born in Zuni, VA to the late Paul Clevon Carr and Golie Florence Joyner Carr.  He was a member of Thalia Lynn Baptist Church.
Ivan is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Eunice Mathias Carr; daughter,...
Jeffrey Wynn Hayden
Jul 18, 2020
Jeffrey Wynn Hayden, 36, passed away July 18, 2020. He was born in Portsmouth, VA the son of Russell and Jeanette Hayden. He worked as a lead painter for Tidewater Painting. He was a member of Harvest Fellowship in Smithfield, VA.
In addition to his parents, Jeffrey is survived by his wife, Krystal P. Hayden; and children,...
Donald "Donny" Wayne Roberts, Jr.
Jul 18, 2020
Donald "Donny" Wayne Roberts, Jr., 51, passed away July 18, 2020. He was born in Nansemond County, VA the son of Donald W. Roberts, Sr. and the late Sandra Jean Whitley Roberts. He was predeceased by his cousin, Bryan Kevin Roberts. Donny formerly worked for Blair Brothers and attended Wilroy Baptist Church.
In addition to his father,...
Robert "Buddy" L. Chavis, Sr.
Jul 15, 2020
Robert L. "Buddy" Chavis, Sr., 70, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2020 in his home surrounded by family, and fourteen hours after his mother passed the day prior. Buddy was born in Marlboro, SC in 1949. He will join in heaven, his mother and father, Ellen Chavis Gay and Nathaniel Chavis.  Buddy is also predeceased by his wife...
Ellen Thompson Chavis Gay
Jul 14, 2020
Ellen Thompson Chavis Gay, 91, passed away July 14, 2020. She was born in South Carolina the daughter of the late Jasper Thompson and Daisy Sampson Thompson.  She was also predeceased by her step-mother, Mary Thompson; husband, Lilton Ray Gay; father of her children, Nathaniel Chavis; son, David Ray Chavis; grandsons, Justin and Jason Chavis; and numerous brothers and...
Jacqueline Miller Riley
Jul 10, 2020
Jacqueline Miller Riley, 76, passed away at her home on Friday, July 10, 2020. She was born in Jacksonville, NC to the late John Jacob Miller Jr. and Rosa Lee Pittman Miller Burroughs. She was a City of Norfolk Inspector for the Solid Waste Department and retired after 35 years.
Jackie is survived by her daughter, Tanya...
Buford Lee "Lucky" Whisonant
Jul 8, 2020
Buford Lee "Lucky" Whisonant, 90, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. He was born in Spartanburg, SC to the late Minnie Pearl and Hobart Whisonant. He is also predeceased by his brother, Homer. He served in the US Army during WWII and later went to work for Planters as oil mill plant manager. He was also...
