Obituary Listing

Jul 6, 2019

Mildred DeJarnette Piland, 91, passed away July 6, 2019.  She was born in Nathalie, VA the daughter of the late Richard P. DeJarnette and Blanche Glass DeJarnette.  She was predeceased by her husband, Raleigh Talmadge Piland, Jr.; her siblings and their spouses, Beatrice Twine, Barbara A. Holland, Jennings DeJarnette (Catherine), A.T. DeJarnette, Waverly DeJarnette, and Franklin DeJarnette.  Mildred was...

Jul 6, 2019

Thelma Leigh Lester Cisco, 88, passed away on July 6, 2019. She was born on February 11, 1931 in Mingo County, WV. She was the daughter of the late Mack and Gladys Dotson Lester. She was predeceased by sisters: Lillian, Betty, and Elizabeth; brothers: Arnold, Jennings, James, Okey, Charlie, Tommy, and Bobby; daughter; Joyce Darlene Cisco and grandson Jamie...

Jul 4, 2019

Emmitt Blanchard Riddick, 77, entered his heavenly home on July 4, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of the late Thomas Blanchard Riddick and Myrtle Stallings Riddick.  He was predeceased by his daughter, Robin Riddick Blanchard and his brother, Roger Franklin Riddick.  Emmitt was a United States Army veteran.  He later...

Jun 30, 2019

Verna Marie Nile Wood, 78, passed away June 30, 2019.  She was born in Forsythe, Montana the daughter of the late Vern Nile and Ruth Ledbetter Nile.  She was predeceased by her sister, Edith Hart.

Verna is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Phil Gilchrist; son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Jackie Wood; grandchildren, Samantha C....

Jun 25, 2019

Virginia Baker Kelly, 83, passed away June 25, 2019. She was born in Newport News, VA the daughter of the late Ray Vaughn Baker and Rose Virginia Fager Baker. Virginia was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church where she served on the vestry and altar guild. She was a member of JUNTO and was the retired owner/operator of...

Jun 22, 2019

Marilyn Janice Hobgood Purdie, 71, passed away on June 22, 2019. She was born to the late Evelyn E. Orr and M.J. Hobgood in Newport News, VA. She is also predeceased by her husband, Richard Albert Purdie. She worked for Newport News Shipyard as a Union Representative for 48 years. Marilyn is survived by her son, Brian Richard Purdie; grandson,...

Jun 22, 2019

Bobby Wayne Buck, 75, entered his heavenly home on Saturday, June 22, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

Bobby is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Louise Harrell Buck; their children, Christopher Wayne Buck and wife, Sandy, Monica Raine Buck Kirkman and husband, Keith and Kimberly La Shae Buck; grandchildren, Kristin Buck Hinson and husband,...

Jun 16, 2019

Ronald James "Jimmy" Thomas Jr., 58, passed away on June 16, 2019. He was born to Ronald James "Ronnie" Thomas Sr. and the late Virginia Ann Jones Thomas. He is also predeceased by his nephew, Brandon Bayens. He was a sheet metal fabricator and welder at JUWACO, Inc. He was a long standing member of Suffolk Moose Lodge #141 where...

Jun 13, 2019

Daisy Aretta Smith Lassiter, 82, passed away June 13, 2019.  She was born in Eure, NC the daughter of the late Ernest Riddick Smith and Emily Catherine Greene Smith.  She was predeceased by her siblings, Rev. Cecil Smith and Oneil Williams.

Daisy was a member of Wilroy Baptist Church and the Naomi Sunday School Class.

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Jun 8, 2019

Ellen Ellis Adams, 89, went to be with the Lord on June 8, 2019.  She was born in Nansemond County, VA the daughter of the late Lloyd Ellis and Maggie Britton Ellis.  She was predeceased by her husband, Leslie Mitchell Adams, Sr.; and her daughter, Alice Faye Tooley.  Ellen retired after numerous years of working in food service from...

Jun 5, 2019

Amber Renee Adams, 28, passed away June 5, 2019.  She was born in Suffolk, VA the daughter of Windy Beach Caron and the late Jerry Adams, Jr.  She was predeceased by her grandmother, Virginia L. Beach.  In addition to her mother, Amber is survived by her grandparents, Jerry and Joyce Adams; daughter, Mia Grace Powell; sons, Carter Jay Rice...

Jun 5, 2019

Claire Stephen "Steve" Mundy, 89, of Chesapeake, Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2019 in Suffolk, Virginia.

Visitation will be held at the Parr Funeral Home in Suffolk, Virginia, at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 with a memorial service following at 11:00 a.m.  Burial will be held at 12:00 p.m. at the Albert G...

Jun 5, 2019

James "Jimmy" Lewis Brinkley, 78, passed away June 5, 2019.  He was born in Nansemond County, VA the son of the late Frank Lewis Brinkley and Eunice Blanchard Brinkley.  He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Barbara Byrd Brinkley and his sister, Peggy Arrington.  Jimmy retired as a senior sales representative for United Insurance Company of America...

Jun 4, 2019

Jesse Thomas Jurnigan, Jr., 92, passed away June 4, 2019.  He was born in Severn, MD the son of the late Jesse Thomas Jurnigan, Sr. and Cecilia Friedel Jurnigan.  He was predeceased by his wife, Carrie Copeland Jurnigan and daughter, Linda L. Jurnigan.  Jesse was a United States Army veteran having served during WWII.  He later went on to...

Jun 3, 2019

Joy Lou Rogers Hudson, 80, died peacefully in her sleep on the evening of Monday, June 3, 2019 after her valiant fight with Alzheimer's.

She was born to the late Jerrel Rogers and Marguerite Smith, in Vinita, OK. She married her high school sweetheart, James J. Hudson Sr. on October 14, 1956 in Vinita, OK. They were...

May 30, 2019

Margaret Parker Herring, 95, of Suffolk, VA, passed away on May 30, 2019. She was born in Nansemond Co., VA on May 18, 1924 to the late Willie and Gertie Brinkley Parker. Margaret is predeceased by her husband, John W. Herring Jr; sisters, Dorothy Louise Parker and Marion Parker Council; brothers, Edward Brinkley Parker and James Robert Parker. She...

May 28, 2019

Kenneth Ray Wiggs, 88, went home to be with the Lord on May 28, 2019. He was born on April 13, 1931 in Kentucky to the late Russell and Ila Elizabeth Wiggs. He is predeceased by his son, Kenneth Michael Wiggs; brothers, William Wiggs and Neville Wiggs; and sister, Margaret Stanley. He was a special man who will be greatly...

May 25, 2019

Yona Christine Donner, 74, of Suffolk, passed away on May 25, 2019. A native of Haifa, Israel, she was the daughter of the late Mikael Grinberg and Yohevit Grinberg. Her husband Robert Albert Donner and son Michael Albert Donner also predeceased her. Yona retired as manager of a Citgo Gas Station. Yona is survived by her daughter and son-in-law,...

May 21, 2019

Mary Ann Bridgers Breeden, 71, passed away on May 21, 2019. She was born to the late Elsie Raye Lewis and James Franklin Bridgers Jr. She is also predeceased by her husband, Sherman Lynwood Breeden and her brother, Williams Douglas Bridgers. She was a member of Magnolia United Methodist Church. Ann is survived by her son and wife, Chris Linwood...

May 21, 2019

Janice McFalls Morgan, 92, passed away on May 21, 2019. Services will be private.