Obituary Listing

Aug 7, 2018

Angie Corcoran, 49, passed away August 7, 2018.  She was born in Portsmouth, VA the daughter of David Corcoran and the late Bonny Jo Benton. In addition to her father, Angie is also survived by her husband, Ivan Gillikin; daughter, Mary Louise Campbell; grandchildren, Hayden Campbell, Haylee Campbell, and Landon Powell; and sisters, Cathy Seymour and Dawn Corcoran. Friends...

Aug 5, 2018

Joyce Elmore Eley, 88, passed away August 5, 2018.  She was born in Rocky Mount, NC the daughter of the late Albert and Nora Fly Elmore.  She was predeceased by her first husband, Andrew Manley Pierce; and second husband, Frederick Nelms Eley.  She was also predeceased by her daughter, Pamela Pierce; son, Andrew M. Pierce, Jr.; sister, Vernell Delbridge;...

Aug 5, 2018

Bessie Lee Wills, 102, passed away August 5, 2018.  A graveside service will be held Monday, August 13, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Carver Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Tim Rawls officiating.  Parr Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.  Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.

Jul 30, 2018

Mary Ann Walker Fisher, 98 of Windsor, VA passed away on July 30, 2018.  She was born March 9, 1920 in Jane Lew, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Robert Leland and Nora Mae Wimer Walker.  She was married September 8, 1940 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, to her beloved husband of 48 ½ years, Rev. Harold B. Fisher.  ...

Jul 30, 2018

Norma Speights Benedict, 69, passed away July 30, 2018.  She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana the daughter of the late Frank Norman Speights and Barbara Babette Hoffman Speights.  She worked as a regional manager for a trucking company. Norma is survived by her daughter, Teri Davies; son, Chris Benedict (Aimee); 10 grandchildren, MacKenzie Benedict (Brittany), Samantha Benedict, Sydney Benedict,...

Jul 29, 2018

Christian Walter Hammerle, 50, of Virginia Beach, Virginia passed away suddenly in his home on July 29 th .  He was born in Rockford, Illinois to Walter and Charlotte Hammerle.  A graduate of Norfolk Academy (1985), Chris earned a Bachelors of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech in 1989.  Chris then worked for more than 25 years...

Jul 28, 2018

Harold "Buddy" Leon Farancz, 78, formerly of West Palm Beach, FL passed away July 28, 2018.  He was born in Brooklyn, NY the son of the late Milton and Esta Farancz.  He was predeceased by his wife, Cheryl Farancz.  Buddy was a United States Air Force veteran having served during Vietnam.  He later went on to work and retire...

Jul 21, 2018

Elijah (Eli) Keaton Evans, 19, passed away on July 21, 2018 after a long battle with Metastatic Ewing's Sarcoma.

Eli was a fun loving young man who enjoyed rock music, loved his electric guitar, and had a contagious sense of humor that brought joy to all those who knew him. He fought his battle with a strength...

Jul 21, 2018

Dr. Alvin "Andy" W. (Big Mountain) Anderson, Sr. 87, of Suffolk went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ July 21, 2018. He passed away quietly in his home surrounded by his loving family and friends.

He was born in High Point, NC on July 8, 1931. He was predeceased by his mother, Alice...

Jul 15, 2018

Dr. Henry Stuart ("Hank") Trostle passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on Sunday, July 15, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was born and raised in Wernersville, PA, and graduated from Muhlenberg College before enlisting in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After receiving an honorable discharge, he attended Jefferson Medical School in Philadelphia; while in...

Jul 14, 2018

Theresa LeSueur Brinkley, 55, passed away July 14, 2018.  She was born in Nansemond Co., VA the daughter of the late Keith Lloyd LeSueur and Frances Ann Edwards LeSueur.

Theresa is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Sabrina B. and Michael Sheline, Christy B. and Jamie Mixson; sons and daughter-in-law, Channan P. Brinkley IV and Alyssa, Brian...

Jul 13, 2018

Earl Wallace Jeffers, Sr., 80, passed away July 13, 2018.  He was born in Ohio the son of the late Wallace Clinton Jeffers and Alpha Mae Gilkey Jeffers.  He was predeceased by his wife, Nina Ridgely Jeffers; his sister, Grace Joanne Butterfield and his brother, Fred Lee Jeffers.  Earl was a retired United States Navy veteran having served 3...

Jul 9, 2018

Virginia Johnson Crumpler, 90, passed away July 9, 2018.  She was born in Sedley, VA the daughter of the late John "Johnny" Henry Johnson, Sr. and Lillian Blythe Johnson.  Virginia was predeceased by her husband, John Robert Crumpler; her sister, Louise Johnson Wells; and her brother, John "Buddy" Henry Johnson, Jr.  She was a member of South Quay Baptist...

Jul 9, 2018

Raymond Quinton Darden, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 9, 2018.  He was born in Nansemond County, VA the son of the late Rufus and Dorothy Piland Darden.  He was predeceased by his wife, Daphne Baugham Darden and 5 brothers.  Raymond retired as a supervisor from Franklin Concrete Products.  He was a member of Beaver...

Jul 9, 2018

Robin Pittard Burden, 56, passed away July 9, 2018.  She was born in Nansemond County, VA the daughter of Margaret Lillie Turner Pittard and the late Harvie Seldon Pittard.  She was predeceased by a brother, Russell Pittard.  Robin co-owned Indian Trail Electric.  She was a member of Western Branch Baptist Church.

In addition to her mother, Robin...

Jul 4, 2018

Edna Leggett Smith "Toots" a native of Suffolk, VA born March 6, 1938 passed away July 4, 2018 holding hands with her loving husband, Gene E. Smith surrounded by their love for one another and faith.  Edna retired as a bookkeeper for Kramer Properties who became family and the Cinema Cafe where she worked for their several business entities...

Jul 4, 2018

Leona Frances Umphlett, affectionately known as "NANA" or "GRANDMA" passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 4 in the quietness of her home.  Many of her family whom she loved more than life itself were at her side.  Born in Back Bay, VA, she was the daughter of the late Donald Elon and Elenora Fentress Culver.  Mrs. Umphlett was predeceased...

Jun 27, 2018

Jack Carroll Smith, 70 passed away on June 27, 2018.  He was born in Norfolk, VA the son of the late William L. and Geneva H. Smith. Jack was a United States Marine Corp Veteran having proudly served his country in Vietnam. He was also a strong supporter of institutions and charities that support our Veteran's and their...

Jun 21, 2018

Diana Lee Kellam Brewer, 83, passed away June 21, 2018.  She was born in Hutchinson, Kansas the daughter of the late Rush Carley Kellam and Vera Naomi Hoare Kellam.  Diana retired as the office manager for EVMS Oncology.  She was predeceased by her first husband, Joel Lakin James and second husband, John Ingram Brewer.

Diana is survived...

Jun 16, 2018

Louise Grizzard Nelson, 86, of Suffolk, VA passed away June 16, 2018.  She was born in Southampton Co., VA to the late Hugh Swanson Grizzard and Pearl Mary Morris Grizzard. Louise is predeceased by her husband of 46 years, William Thomas Nelson. She retired as a pharmacy assistant from Nansemond Drug Store. Louise was a member of Bethlehem Christian...