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Frances Murphy

Frances Murphy

Mar 21, 2020

Mary Frances Murphy, 93, passed away March 21 , 2020.  She was born in South Norfolk, VA the daughter of the late Frederick Rial Dougherty and Ida Mae Capps Dougherty.  She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Melvin "Blimp" H. Murphy; her daughter, Sandra Faye Murphy; and siblings, Dorothy D. Whitaker and Frederick R. "Bubba" Dougherty, Jr. ...

Albert Wayne Bainbridge

Albert Wayne Bainbridge

Mar 20, 2020

Albert Wayne Bainbridge, 93, passed away on March 20, 2020 at Lake Prince Woods in Suffolk, VA. He was born in Gainesville, FL and was the son of the late Percy and Irene Bainbridge. Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Barbara and his daughters Jan Eure (Stan) and Beth Jones (Stephen) and his 4 grandchildren...

Elizabeth Richmond Eno Walker

Elizabeth Richmond Eno Walker

Mar 17, 2020

Elizabeth Richmond Eno Walker, 87, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. She was born in Moosup, CT during the Great Depression. She did it all, an excellent cook, baker and gardener. She above all took care of her family.

Elizabeth is survived by her daughters, Ginnie Kinsey (John) and Angie Walker (Johnny); sons, Tommy Walker Jr....

John Lewis Macklin

John Lewis Macklin

Mar 10, 2020

John Lewis Macklin, 97, passed away March 10, 2020 three days shy of his 98 th birthday in Smithfield, VA.  He was born in Powell, Ohio the son of the late John Warner Macklin and Martha Evans Macklin.  He was predeceased by his sister, Margaret Louise Piper and his first wife, Eleanore Benke.  John was a United States Navy...

Richard James Thieman, Usn (Ret)

Richard James Thieman, Usn (Ret)

Mar 8, 2020

Richard James Thieman, USN (Ret), of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away March 8, 2020 at the age of 78. Born January 6, 1942 to Otto and Erna (Lillich) Thiemann, he was delivered by his aunt in a snowstorm on the family farm just outside of Deshler, Nebraska. He went on to earn his Agriculture degree from the University of...

Robert Louis Bangley, Sr.

Robert Louis Bangley, Sr.

Feb 26, 2020

Robert Louis Bangley, Sr., 89, passed away February 26, 2020.  He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of the late James H. Bangley, Sr. and Ethel Modlin Bangley.  He was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Grace Cross Pearce Bangley; his granddaughter, Paisley Szymanski; and brother, James Bangley.  Robert was a United States Air Force veteran.  He...

Donna Elaine Clark Douglas

Donna Elaine Clark Douglas

Feb 24, 2020

Donna Elaine Clark Douglas, 47, passed away on February 24, 2020. She was born to the late Brookie Dion and Earl Daughtry in Norfolk, VA. She is also predeceased by her loving husband, Eric Jason Belwood and brother, Christopher Scott Clark. She was a superintendent quality control manager for EG Designbuild LLC.

Donna is survived by her...

Anne Conner Carr

Anne Conner Carr

Feb 24, 2020

Anne Delores Freeman Conner Carr, 73, passed away February 24, 2020.  She was born in Norfolk, VA the daughter of the late Ernest Freeman and Kathleen Cox Freeman.  She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Wayne Carr; and sister, Kathy Freeman.  Anne formerly worked as a hairdresser.

Anne is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and...

Janis Paige Cobb Greene

Janis Paige Cobb Greene

Feb 24, 2020

Janis Paige Cobb Greene, 63, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020. She was born in Nansemond Co, VA to the late Gillette Holland and Russell Cobb. She is also predeceased by her brother, Wayne Cobb. She worked for 25 years at Main Street Daycare and Preschool before retiring as director. She was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church...

Doris Ward Daughtrey

Doris Ward Daughtrey

Feb 23, 2020

Doris Ward Daughtrey, 84, passed away February 23, 2020.   She was born in Harrellsville, NC the daughter of the late William Thomas Ward and Mattie Lorene Burch.  She was predeceased by her husband, James R. "Buck" Daughtrey, Jr.; her brothers, William T. Ward, Jr., Donald R. Ward, Billy A. Ward; and sister, Ruby W. Daughtrey.  She was employed for...

Jake Alan Ulrich

Jake Alan Ulrich

Feb 23, 2020

Jake "Forrest" Alan Ulrich, 30, went to be with Jesus on February 23, 2020. He was born in California to Susan Kimberly Ulrich and Eric Brian Ulrich. He then moved to Virginia where he was surrounded by many loved ones through his childhood, middle school and high school years. Jake will be fondly remembered for his pure happiness, great sense...

Edgar Rolwing Wallman

Edgar Rolwing Wallman

Feb 22, 2020

Edgar Rolwing Wallman, 88, passed away February 22, 2020.  He was born in Charleston, Missouri the son of the late Edgar Benjamin Wallman and Ollie Golightly Wallman.  He was predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Frances Rhodes Wallman; son, Edgar R. Wallman, Jr.; and grandson, Jeffrey Scott Jones.  Edgar was a United States Navy veteran.  He later went...

Edythe Hope Bond Carter

Edythe Hope Bond Carter

Feb 19, 2020

Edythe Hope Bond Carter, 96, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. She was born in Portsmouth, VA to the late Ella Adams and Oliver Bond. She is also predeceased by her husband, Paul Carter and grandson, Lawrence Brooks. She retired after 40 years working as a statistician for the Norfolk Naval Shipyard.

Edythe is survived by...

Mattie Cutchins Bradshaw

Mattie Cutchins Bradshaw

Feb 18, 2020

Mattie Cutchins Bradshaw, 86, passed away February 18, 2020.  She was born in Newsomes, VA the daughter of the late Thomas Cutchins and Mattie Hall Cutchins.  She was predeceased by her husband, Rawls Murdock "Pete" Bradshaw.

Mattie is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Melanie Beale (Felton); sons and daughters-in-law, Steve Bradshaw (Jeannie), Howard Bradshaw (Debi), Gary...

Willard Randolph Branch

Willard Randolph Branch

Feb 17, 2020

Willard Randolph Branch, 96, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2020. Willard is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Elinor Branch; daughters, Marie Malkiewicz (Jim) and Carol Shao; grandchildren, Nic Malkiewicz (Kristen), Cody Malkiewicz (Jessica), Janine Shao, Victoria Benson (Vance) and Alan Shao II; great grandchildren, Grace, Brynn, Rylee and Weldon. Willard was a proud WWII veteran...

Frances Annette Allen Dunaway

Frances Annette Allen Dunaway

Feb 17, 2020

Frances Annette Allen Dunaway, 62, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020. She was born to the late Audrey Walston Johnson and Charles Francis Allen in Norfolk Co., VA. She was a paralegal for Basnight, Kinser, Leftwich & Knuckolls, P.C. She was a member of Raleigh Heights Baptist Church and Hope Bible Class. She was also the...

Cecil Ray Byrum

Cecil Ray Byrum

Feb 13, 2020

Cecil Ray Byrum, 61, passed away February 13, 2020.  He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of the Mary Jones Byrum and the late Thomas Roland Byrum.  He was predeceased by his son, Chad Nelson Byrum.  Cecil was a graduate of Isle of Wight Academy and life-long farmer.  He attended Smithfield Baptist Church.

In addition to...

Ruth Mae Sawyer Copeland

Ruth Mae Sawyer Copeland

Feb 12, 2020

Ruth Mae Sawyer Copeland, 90, passed away February 12, 2020.  She was born in Creswell, NC the daughter of the late William and Louie Sawyer.  She was predeceased by her husband, Edward B. Copeland; and siblings, Joanne Spruill, Ivy Spruill, Addie Bateman, Warren Alexander, and William Alexander.

Ruth is survived by her children, Donnie Copeland (Drema), Ronnie...

Rita Sue Harville Gentry

Rita Sue Harville Gentry

Feb 9, 2020

Rita Sue Harville Gentry, 81, passed away February 9, 2020.  She was born in Baxter, TN the daughter of the late Oscar Finley Harville and Leara Bea Bryant Harville.  She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Michael Anthony Gentry, Sr.; and brother, Ralph Richard Harville.

Rita is survived by her daughter, Diane Gentry Askew; sons,...

Frank Layton Pierce

Frank Layton Pierce

Feb 8, 2020

Frank Layton Pierce, 78, passed away February 8, 2020.  He was born in Salem, New Jersey the son of the late William L. and Olive Mae Brown Pierce.  He was predeceased by his daughter, Judith Pierce; and siblings, Dorothy Goldsboro, Charles Pierce, Leslie Pierce, and David Pierce.  He retired as a mechanic from Pep Boys.

Frank is...

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