Leda Mae Herring Switzer
Jan 9, 2019
Leda Mae Herring Switzer, 87, passed away January 9, 2019. She was born in Isola, Mississippi the daughter of the late Thad Milton Herring and Ada Mae Aycock Herring. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Lawrence Ervin Switzer, Sr.; and siblings, Thomas Herring, Charles Herring, and Molly Stowers. Leda formerly worked as a salesperson for Leggett's...
James "Jimmy" Robert Billups, Sr.
Jan 7, 2019
James "Jimmy" R. Billups, Sr., 72, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019. He was born on June 7, 1946 to the late Jasper and Minnie Billups of Zuni.
Left to cherish his memory of 49 years is his wife, Rachel B. Billups; his three children, James "Jay" Billups, Jr. (Stacey), Cindy Seal (George), and Thomas "Tom"...
James "Jim" Allen Smith
Jan 5, 2019
James "Jim" Allen Smith, 76, passed away January 5, 2019. He was born in Savannah, GA the son of the late Samuel Fletcher Smith and Eunice Craig Smith. He was predeceased by his son, Quinton Vaughan Smith; and siblings, Barbara L. Reynolds, Samuel F. Smith, Jr. and Anthony Craig Smith. Jim was a United States Air Force Veteran and...
Otis Lee Baines
Jan 4, 2019
Otis Lee Baines, 73, passed away January 4, 2019. He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of the late William Wilbur Baines and Effie Lee Duke Baines. He was predeceased by his daughter, Gwen Rash; and siblings, Buddy, Mickey, and Virginia Mae. Otis retired as a quality control inspector from Norfolk Ford Assembly Plant. He was a member...
David Eugene Stables
Jan 2, 2019
David Eugene Stables, 62, left his earthly home on January 2, 2019. He was born on July 17, 1956 in Pearisburg, VA. He was the son of the late Alfred J. and Helen K. Stables. He left behind his loving wife of 31 years, Kay; precious daughters, Kellie and Kristen (Kyle); and grandchildren who he adored, Bailey and Charlie. ...
Peggy Ann Duval Boyd
Dec 28, 2018
Peggy Ann Duval Boyd, 80, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, December 28, 2018. She was born in Suffolk, VA the daughter of the late Ossie Lee Duval and Daisy Elizabeth Parker Duval. She was a member of First Baptist Church and the New Hope Sunday School class where she served and supported local missionary...
Dorothy Elizabeth Reeves
Dec 23, 2018
Dorothy Elizabeth May Reeves, 88, passed away December 23, 2018. She was born in Jackson, Mississippi the daughter of the late Knox May and Lottie May Smith. She was predeceased by her husband, Dorsey Reeves. She worked as a school guard for Suffolk Public Schools.
Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Margaret Powell (Billy), Ann Drewry (Jimmy);...
Cynthia "Cyndi" Moore Broadbent
Dec 21, 2018
Cynthia "Cyndi" Moore Broadbent of Windsor, 39, passed away December 21, 2018. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia the daughter of Richard Moore and the late Lynetta Ellen Moore.
She is survived by her husband, Hal "Buddy" Broadbent, III, his three children, Bryanna, Xander, and Madison; her father and step-mother, Richard and Kitty Moore and Sisters Jolene...
Charles C. Johnson
Dec 21, 2018
Charles C. Johnson, 87, passed away December 21, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late George T. and Sally Davis Johnson.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Audrey S. Johnson; sons, Ricky C. Johnson (Joanne), Mark C. Johnson (Suzette); grandchildren, Dawn (Arick), Jennifer (Michael), Ashley (John),...
Betty Jennette Gardner
Dec 21, 2018
Betty Jennette Gardner, 80, passed away December 21, 2018. She was born in Washington, NC the daughter of the late Ivia Thomas Jennette and Apply Jane Alligood Jennette. Betty was predeceased by her sisters, Alice, Onnie, and Jo Ann. She worked as a bookkeeper and retired after 30 years from Pruden Hardware.
Betty is survived by her...
Gerald Francis Shaw
Dec 21, 2018
Gerald Francis Shaw, 72, passed away December 21, 2108. He was born in Chicago, IL the son of the late James and Florence Shaw. Gerald was a United States Army veteran having served in Korea during the Vietnam War. He later went on to work and retire from personnel management at the U.S. Department of Energy. He was a...
Charles Dyer Hix
Dec 19, 2018
Charles Dyer Hix, 78, passed away December 19, 2018. He was born in Pulaski, VA the son of the late Thurman Dyer Hix and Willie Kate Ashbrooke Shafer. Charles was a United States Air Force veteran. He later went on to work and retire as a transportation supervisor for Norfolk Naval Shipyard.
Charles is survived by his...
Stephanie Mcginnis Cornette
Dec 16, 2018
Stephanie McGinnis Cornette, 48, went home on December 16, 2018. She was born in Chula Vista, CA but raised in Virginia Beach before calling Suffolk her home. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Stephen Jack McGinnis and Deanna McGinnis. She was predeceased by her sister, Marcy M. Sapienza. Over the years Stephanie worked as a teacher for...
James Claude Rhyne, Jr.
Dec 11, 2018
James Claude Rhyne, Jr., 76, passed away December 11, 2018. He was born in Washington, NC the son of the late James Claude Rhyne, Sr. and Claudia Lee Corbett Troyer. James was a retired electrical contractor. He enjoyed golfing and was a member of American Mountain Men.
James is survived by his son, James C. Rhyne III...
Bernice O'Dell Britton Daniels
Dec 11, 2018
Bernice O'Dell Britton Daniels, 76, passed away December 11, 2018. She was born in Nansemond Co., VA the daughter of the late John Carlton Britton and Margaret Ann Copeland Russell.
Bernice is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Ann Hembra (Caleb); grandchildren, John Christopher Howell, Kristin Nichole Luscomb (Spencer); sister, Martha A. Britton; and brother, Larry Britton.
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Patrick William Nichols
Dec 9, 2018
Patrick William Nichols, 35, passed away December 9, 2018. He was born in Virginia Beach, VA. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Dorothy B. Mann, Roland B. Mason, Delores and James Shannon; and uncle, Marvin Rice. Patrick worked as a floor manager at Scioto Downs. He was a member of Heritage Free Will Baptist Church.
Patrick is...
Arthur Peter Crofts
Dec 9, 2018
Arthur Peter Crofts, 92, passed away December 9, 2018. He was born in Norwich, CT the son of the late Alfred Henry Crofts and Alice Gertrude Larkham Crofts. He was predeceased by his wife, Priscilla Elizabeth Bailey Crofts; daughter, Penelope Crofts; and son-in-law, Rev. Dr. Willis I. Dowling. Arthur was a United States Navy veteran having served during WWII. ...
Audrey Giles Chapman
Dec 8, 2018
Audrey Giles Chapman of Windsor, 88, passed away December 8, 2018. She was born in Southampton County the daughter of the late Raleigh Matt Giles and Eva Joyner Giles. After 49 years she is now reunited with her husband, James H. Chapman and also reunited with her son, Tommy Lee Chapman.
Audrey leaves behind four sons, Jimmy...
Dorothy Winslow Russell
Dec 6, 2018
Dorothy Winslow Russell, 88, passed away December 6, 2018. She was born in Greenville, NC the daughter of the late Bennie Ervin Winslow, Sr. and Nina Stallings Winslow. She was predeceased by her husband, Percy Franklin Russell, Sr; son, Percy F. Russell, Jr.; twin great grandsons; and 5 siblings. Dorothy was a member of Berea Christian Church.
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Robert Allan Rowland, Sr.
Dec 3, 2018
Robert Allan Rowland, Sr., 71, passed away December 3, 2018. He was born in Norfolk, VA the son of the late Clyde Vince Rowland, Sr. and Mildred Viola Hodge Rowland. Robert was predeceased by his sister, Ann Taylor Rowland. He retired as a shipfitter from Norfolk Naval Shipyard.
Robert is survived by his wife of 31 years,...
