Obituary Listing

Aug 31, 2018

Michael Allen Pentecost, 52, passed away August 31, 2018.  He was born in Cincinnati, OH the son of Stephen Franklin Pentecost and the late Nancy Jo Vogelgesang Pentecost.  He worked as an engineer for Huntington Ingalls.  Michael was a member of New Creation United Methodist Church in Chesapeake, VA and was a member of the Gateway Sunday School...

Aug 30, 2018

Raymond Alan Boyers, 62, passed away August 30, 2018. He was born in Bethesda, MD, the son of Chester Herschel Boyers and Elizabeth Ann (Lackey) Boyers. He was predeceased by a sister, Julie B. Willey. Raymond was a carpenter. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 17 years, Beatrice Hill Wade; step-sons, Eric and Cary...

Aug 29, 2018

Charlie William Walston, 55, passed away August 29, 2018.  He was born in Norfolk, VA the son of the late William Edgar Walston and Jeanette Knight Walston.  He was predeceased by his sisters, Faye Price, Joan Ayers, and Sylvia Martin.  Charlie was the owner and operator of Custom Interiors Plaster and Dry Wall.  He was a member of Wilroy...

Aug 29, 2018

David Wayne Halley, 50, died on August 29, 2018, at his home in Suffolk, of natural causes. David is the son of Carmen and Michael Halley, of Suffolk; the brother-in-law of Tammy Halley, and the proud uncle of Sarah Rachael Halley, both of Gainesville, FL. David also leaves dearly-loved aunts, uncles, and cousins, and his special feline companion, Lily....

Aug 26, 2018

Frank Babb, 89, passed away August 26, 2018.  He was born in Nansemond County, VA the son of the late Lycurgus and Martha Harris Babb.  He was predeceased by his wife, Josephine Ray Babb; sons, Charles "Buddy" Stanley Babb, Thomas James Babb; and 2 grandchildren.  Frank worked as a truck driver.  He was a former member of the Suffolk...

Aug 26, 2018

Walter Ellnor Horton went home to be with the Lord on August 26, 2018.  Ellnor was born on November 1, 1917, on a farm in Whaleyville, VA, the son of Walter Henry Horton and Hattie Louise Gomer.  In 1945, he married Catherine Virginia Jones who was the love of his life for 54 years until she passed away in...

Aug 25, 2018

Philip Fleetwood Edwards Jr., career farmer, lifelong outdoorsman, and beloved parent and grandparent, died Saturday, August 25 th , surrounded by family and friends on the farm that had been his home since birth.

Philip was born on August 1, 1941, the son of the late Philip Fleetwood and Maggie Elizabeth Baker Edwards.

When he...

Aug 23, 2018

George R. Williams, 80, passed away August 23, 2018. He was born in Southampton County, VA the son of the late Thomas Baxter Williams and Jamie Sarah English Williams. He was predeceased by his wife, Maria Schweidler Williams and his brother, John Thomas Williams.  George was a United States Army veteran.  He later went on to work and retire...

Aug 22, 2018

Rhonda Duman Jones, 59, passed away August 22 nd after a short, but valiant battle with non-hodgkins lymphoma.

Rhonda was intelligent, independent, sincere and compassionate.  An individual that should be emulated by all for her love of family, dedication to her profession and willingness to give far more than she ever expected to receive.

Rhonda...

Aug 22, 2018

Elvin Ray Holland, 82, of Windsor went home to be with the Lord on August 22, 2018.  The son of the late Vernon Holland and Ella Holland also of Windsor, Ray was a veteran of the United States Army with a rank of Specialist 2 of the 7 th Recon. Company.

Ray was preceded in death by...

Aug 19, 2018

Our country lost a hero when CDR William "Sparky" Shumadine passed away on August 19 th , 2018, in his home in Suffolk, VA.  He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of more than 51 years – Judy H. Shumadine.  He was the devoted father of John (Christie) and Jeff (Kim) Shumadine, and Dori (Mike) Hartman, and cherished...

Aug 18, 2018

Michael "T.J." Tyrone Brown, Jr., 32, passed away August 18, 2018.  He was born in Newport News, VA the son of Michael Tyrone Brown, Sr. and Karen Jacqueline Harmon Brown.  Michael was a United States Navy veteran having medically retired as a Navy Aviation Boatswains Mate Third Class Petty Officer.  He was a dedicated member of Upward Church in...

Aug 18, 2018

Maureen "Jeannie" Veronica Franz, passed away August 18, 2018.  She was born in Liverpool, England the daughter of the late William Aldridge and Ethel Humphrey Aldridge.  Jeannie was a dedicated military wife for 25 years and was predeceased by her former husband, William M. Franz.  She was also predeceased by her best friends, Shirley Saclamenti; and Billie Mason.  Jeannie...

Aug 17, 2018

Richard Small, 70, passed away August 17, 2018 surrounded by his family.  He was born in Tazewell, VA to the late Huey Small and Faby Harrison Small. He was also predeceased by an infant son, Benny Jarvis Small.  He was the retired owner and operator of Concrete Paving for over 30 years.  Richard was a member of Big City...

Aug 15, 2018

Carol Morong Shirley, 85, passed away August 15, 2018.  She was born in Worcester, MA the daughter of the late Charles Wendell Morong and Mildred Hazel Blanchard Morong.  Carol worked as a substitute school teacher in schools throughout Connecticut and Maine.  She was a member of Oakland Christian Church.

Carol is survived by her husband of 63...

Aug 13, 2018

William "Shoot Fire" Harry Harward, 81, passed away August 13, 2018.  He was born in Wadesboro, NC the son of the late Benjamin Harward and Louise Bradley.  He was predeceased by his granddaughter, Amanda; sister, Nancy, and brother, Ronald.  William was a retired Master Sergeant in the United States Army having served 2 tours in Korea and 1 tour...

Aug 13, 2018

Michael Owen Matthews, 65, passed away August 13, 2018.  He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of the late Russell Owen Matthews and Shirley Frances Whitley Matthews.  He was predeceased by his daughter, Sara Whitley Matthews.  Michael retired as an engineer from the City of Virginia Beach.

Michael is survived by his daughters, Sammie Linde and...

Aug 12, 2018

Norman Robert Nussbaum, 77, passed away August 12, 2018.  He was born in Buffalo, NY the son of the late Norman Robert Nussbaum and Marcy Nussbaum.  He was predeceased by his brother, Michael Nussbaum; and his grandson, Justin Nussbaum.  Norman retired after 21 years in the United States Navy as a Machinist Mate Chief having served during Vietnam.  He...

Aug 11, 2018

Joseph Michael Stephens passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018.  He was 60 years old and was surrounded by family and friends.  Mike was born on August 30, 1957 and was predeceased in death by his father, Joseph A. Stephens and his mother, Louise Q. Stephens Blake.

He is survived by his dad, Bill Blake; daughter, Amanda...

Aug 10, 2018

Raymond Edward Krupinski, 76, passed away August 10, 2018.  He was born in Steubenville, OH the son of the late Caesar and Bernice Krupinski.  He was predeceased by his brother, Stanley Krupinski.  Raymond was a United States Air Force veteran having served during Vietnam.  He later went on to work and retire after 25 years from Newport News Shipbuilding....