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Titan Derael Edward Breece

Titan Derael Edward Breece

Dec 26, 2019

Titan Derael Edward Breece of Suffolk, Virginia passed away on December 26, 2019. He was born August 6, 2019 in Suffolk, Virginia.   He was predeceased by his aunt, Jenelle Boyette of Suffolk,Virginia.

Titan is survived by his parents, Stephen and Michelle Breece of Suffolk, Virginia; great-grandmothers, Fortunata Acenas of San Felipe, Philippines, Delois White-Wyatt of Suffolk, Virginia;...

Roy Henderson

Roy Henderson

Dec 20, 2019

Roy Henderson, 64, passed away December 20, 2019.  He was born in Philadelphia, PA the son of the late Roy Lee Henderson, Jr. and Dorothy Ann Reimer Henderson.  Roy was a United States Navy Captain who served over 20+ years with tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.  He was a member of the Black Dog Hunt Club where he served...

Cleva Curnes Carr

Cleva Curnes Carr

Dec 20, 2019

Cleva Curnes Carr, 75, passed away December 20, 2019.  She was born in Suffolk, VA the daughter of the late Audrey Wilson Curnes and Vondeen Elizabeth Brand Curnes.  She was predeceased by her siblings, Ann C. Foster, Audrey K. Curnes and Jerry R. Curnes.  Cleva retired as a nurse from Sentara Obici Hospital.  She was a member of Southside...

Dorothy "Sue" Elizabeth Kelly Parr

Dorothy "Sue" Elizabeth Kelly Parr

Dec 17, 2019

Dorothy "Sue" Elizabeth Kelly Parr, 90, passed away December 17, 2019.  She was born in Nansemond County, VA the daughter of the late Jack Hulda Kelly and Nannie Ruby Moody Kelly.  She was predeceased by her husband, Robert James Parr, Sr.; her daughter, BeLinda Jeffreys; grandson, Robert Jeffreys; and siblings, Hulda Knight, Faye Goddin, John Kelly, and Frank Kelly,...

Bettie Carra Davis Williams

Bettie Carra Davis Williams

Dec 12, 2019

Bettie Davis Williams, 91, passed away December 12, 2019.  She was born in Whaleyville, Virginia, the daughter of the late George Marriott Davis, Sr. and Annie Lee Felton Davis.  She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Lloyd Williams, her son, David Wallace Williams, her twin sister, Nellie Saunders and two older siblings, Alice Turner and George Davis, Jr.  Bettie...

Mary Frances Gardner Snelgrove

Mary Frances Gardner Snelgrove

Dec 12, 2019

Mary Frances Gardner Snelgrove, 69, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019, with family by her side. She was born in North Carolina to the late Lena Marie Talton and Harvey Earl Gardner. Frances was a dedicated and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved her family with her heart and soul. She touched so many lives with her kindness,...

Gary Lee Blevins

Gary Lee Blevins

Dec 11, 2019

Gary Lee Blevins, 70, passed away December 11, 2019. He was born in Marion, VA to the late Telsie "Bill" Reeves Blevins and Carolyn Wilma McClure Blevins. Gary was a US Navy Veteran having served more than 20 years and retired as a Senior Chief Parachute Rigger. He received the Navy Marine Corp Medal and served in the Vietnam...

Angela Rena Jackson

Angela Rena Jackson

Dec 11, 2019

Angela Rena Carey Jackson, 49, passed away December 11, 2019. She was born in Vidalia, Georgia the daughter of Helen Cooper Graham and the late Billy Carey. Angela was a machine operator with Keurig/Dr. Pepper.

Angela is survived by her mother, Helen Graham; daughter, Nikki Matlock (Jeffery); sons, Justin Jackson, Caleb Wallace; grandchildren, Blaid, Faith, Mela; and...

Dustin Wade Smith

Dustin Wade Smith

Dec 10, 2019

An Extraordinary Complicated Life

Dustin Wade Smith

Your birth stirred joy and met needs from the very start. As a baby you taught deep love to your young mother and gave me a purpose in life. You taught your father patience and endurance. You were the apple of your grandfather's eye and you showed your...

Bobby Ray Vann

Bobby Ray Vann

Dec 9, 2019

Bobby Ray Vann, 74, went to be with the Lord on December 9, 2019.  He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of the late Walter Edward Vann, Sr. and Grace Ollie Bundy Vann.  He was predeceased by his siblings, Jeannette Price, Nellie Byrum, Joe Vann, and Walter Vann, Jr.; and longtime friend, Faye Jordan.  Bobby worked in demolition....

Robert Stanley Wahab Iii

Robert Stanley Wahab Iii

Dec 4, 2019

Robert S. Wahab III died peacefully on December 4, 2019.

Bob was born in Norfolk and was the son of the late Robert Stanley Wahab Jr. and Ann Elizabeth (Betty) Ridgwell Wahab. He attended Virginia Beach High School; he graduated from Fork Union Military Academy and Old Dominion University. He worked in the banking industry, at the...

Fred Allen Nurney

Fred Allen Nurney

Dec 3, 2019

Fred Allen Nurney, 71, passed away December 3, 2019.  He was born in Isle of Wight County, VA the son of the late Quinton and Mary Nurney.  He was predeceased by his brother, Quinton Nurney, Jr.  Fred worked as a farmer and then was employed by Isle of Wight County Public Works for 12 years.  He was a member...

Nancy Baines Gurley White

Nancy Baines Gurley White

Dec 2, 2019

Nancy Baines Gurley White, 71, passed away December 2, 2019.  She was born in Suffolk, VA the daughter of the late Rufus Ashton Baines, Sr. and Erma Modlin Baines.  She was predeceased by her siblings and their spouses, Richard Baines (Janice), Rufus Baines, Jr., and Erma Joyce Baines Riddick (Jack).  Nancy retired as the water billing department manager for...

John Henry Strickland, Jr.

John Henry Strickland, Jr.

Nov 30, 2019

John Henry Strickland, Jr., 66, passed away November 30, 2019. He was the son of the late John Henry Strickland, Sr. and Gertie Sue Saunders Strickland.

John is survived by his brothers Eugene Strickland, Coy Algene Strickland and Gene T. Strickland.

Services are private. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.

Mabel Cisco Hatfield

Mabel Cisco Hatfield

Nov 28, 2019

Mabel Cisco Hatfield, 82, passed away on November 28, 2019 at 5:41 pm. She was born in Beech Creek, WV to the late Mina Mahon and Woodrow Cisco. She worked in inspection and later as an electric eye operator for the Suffolk Peanut Factory/Goldkist. She was a member of the Church of Christ of Suffolk, VA. Mabel is survived by...

Harry Gene Davis

Harry Gene Davis

Nov 27, 2019

Harry Gene Davis, 62, passed away November 27, 2019. He was born in Norfolk, VA the son of the late Harry Joseph Davis and Laura Elizabeth Cobb Davis. He was predeceased by his brother, George C. Davis. He worked as a carpenter and was a part of the Swamp Jumpers Fellowship.

Harry is survived by his wife,...

Clarence Edelen

Clarence Edelen

Nov 24, 2019

Clarence "Ed" Edelen, 83 of Suffolk, passed away in his home surrounded by his family, losing his battle with lung cancer on November 24, 2019. He was born in Spurlington, KY to the late Inis and George Edelen. He is also predeceased by his siblings, James Lee, Dorothy, Clara, Johnny and Jewel Dean. He served in the US Marine...

Stephen "Jimmy" James Whitley, Sr.

Stephen "Jimmy" James Whitley, Sr.

Nov 20, 2019

Stephen "Jimmy" James Whitley, Sr., 90, passed away November 20, 2019.  He was born in Windsor, VA the son of the late Henry James Whitley and Effie Ora Braswell Whitley.  He was predeceased by his wife, Edith Batten Whitley; brother, Garland Seward Whitley; and nephew, Gerald Whitley.  Jimmy was a United States Army veteran having served during the Korean...

Ethel Carson Murray Jones

Ethel Carson Murray Jones

Nov 18, 2019

During a blizzard in 1929, Ethel Carson Murray Jones was born on January 17 th to her parents, Bryant Murray and Sallie Martin Murray.  She was the 5 th of 7 children.  She was born in Henderson, NC and her family moved to Portsmouth, VA in 1941.  Ethel graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1949 and in September...

Donald Earl Wilkinson

Donald Earl Wilkinson

Nov 16, 2019

Donald Earl Wilkinson, 76, went to be with the Lord on November 16, 2019. He was born to the late Thurston and Ivy Wilkinson and is also predeceased by his brother, Sydney Allen Wilkinson. He was a member of First Baptist Church. He worked as an assemblyman at the Tidewater Occupational Center.

Donnie's graveside service will be...

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