Obituary Listing

Jul 29, 2019

Don M. Herring, 61, passed away unexpectedly at home on July 29, 2019.  He was the son of the late Edgar G. and Iva Herring White.  He was also predeceased by his brother, Eddie Herring.  Memories of Don include his love of sports and of his grandchildren.  He was a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School and attended...

Jul 29, 2019

John Abbott Grimes III, 55, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019. He was born to Gloria Jean Aldrich Brinkley and the late John Abbott Grimes Jr. in Rhode Island. He worked as a forklift operator at Prillaman Chemical Corp. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing pool.

John is survived by his loving wife of 29 years,...

Jul 26, 2019

Garry Julius Jahn, 73, passed away July 26, 2019.  He was born in Marshall, Minnesota the son of the late Marvin Henry Jahn and Gertrude Mildred Schenk Vanderwerf.  He was predeceased by his brother, Donald Jahn.  Garry retired as a Chief Legalman from the United States Navy having served during Vietnam.  He later went on to work as a...

Jul 24, 2019

Berdenia Lowe Colon, 70, of New York passed away July 24, 2019. She was born in Roosevelt Island, NY to the late Berdenia Agnes Hutchins and Henry Lowe. She was retired as a comptroller in the textile industry.

Berdenia is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Venessa and Antonio Bivins, Velene and David Gallagher, and Kimberly and...

Jul 23, 2019

Mable Mae Lowrimore, 91, passed away July 23, 2019.  She was born in Suffolk, VA the daughter of the late George Marion Matthews, Sr. and Ada Joyner Matthews.  She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Ray Sidney Lowrimore, Sr. and her siblings, Catherine, Marion, Willard, Clarence, and Earl.  Mable was a member of Oaklette United Methodist Church...

Jul 21, 2019

Daniel Robert Welch, 66, passed away July 21, 2019. He was born in Kansas the son of the late Marilyn Eloise Woods Welch and Walter Welch.

Daniel is survived by his sister, Arlana Welch.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Parr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3515 Robs...

Jul 20, 2019

Brian Patrick Griffin, Born July 14, 1980 in Rahway, New Jersey passed away peacefully on July 20, 2019 in Suffolk, Virginia.  Prior to moving to Suffolk in 2002 Brian resided in Leonardo (Middletown), New Jersey.  He was the son of Virginia M. Griffin and John Joseph Griffin, Jr.  Brian graduated from Middletown High School South in 1999.  He was...

Jul 13, 2019

Victoria Harrell Mathias, 74, passed away July 13, 2019. She was born in Nansemond County, VA to the late Marshall Joseph and Daisy Elizabeth Wolfley Harrell. Victoria retired as a bookkeeper. She was a loving mother and grandmother.

Victoria is survived by her sons, Thomas T. Eason (Beverly), Andrew M. Mathias (Lisa); and granddaughter, Bayleigh Mathias.

Jul 11, 2019

Katherine Savilla Hall Wilkins, 75, passed away on July 11, 2019.  She was born January 28,1944 in Newport News, Virginia.  Husband of 38 years Charles Edward Wilkins, parents Andrew Jackson Hall and Eleanor Rae Little Hall and a son Andrew "Andy" Thomas Wilkins predeceased her. Katherine retired from Obici Hospital as LPN. She was a Methodist .A daughter survives...

Jul 10, 2019

Carol Marie Huff Cox made her transition from earthly life to eternal life with the Lord Jesus Christ on July 10, 2019. Born on October 28, 1960 in Asheville, NC to the late David and Helen Huff, Carol's entire life was blessed with a loving and caring family, relatives and friends. Carol's life was a blessing to all who...

Jul 9, 2019

Geraldine Gloria Stephens Outterbridge, 82, passed away July 9, 2019. She was born in Suffolk, VA to the late Uriah Stephens and Sophia Goodman Stephens Williams. Geraldine retired as a medical coder and receptionist and was a member of Balm of Gilead Baptist Church. She was a community activist and a volunteer at the Suffolk Cultural Arts Center.

Jul 8, 2019

Edward Rudolph Smith Sr, 88, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2019. He was born to the late Annie Elizabeth Howell Vick and Kenneth F. Smith. He is also predeceased by brothers, H. L. Vick and Floyd B. Smith and sisters, Kenneth Smith Gayle and Faye V. Davidson. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. ...

Jul 8, 2019

Larry Owen Lewis, 67, passed away July 8, 2019. He was born in Norfolk, VA the son of the late Owen E. Lewis and Dorothy Ann Perkins Lewis.  Larry retired as a machine operator and safety coordinator for International Paper.  He attended Blackcreek Baptist Church.  He was also a member of the Suffolk Men's Golf Association for over 40...

Jul 7, 2019

Juanita (Nita) Fanny Parker, 57, passed away on Sunday, July 7, at Sentara Obici Hospital after a courageous, eight-year long journey with cancer. Born on June 10, 1962, in Norfolk, VA, she is the daughter of Marvin Lee Fanny, Sr. and Barbara Harrell Fanny.

She was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Roosevelt and Mildred Harrell; her paternal...

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,...