Obituary Listing

Apr 3, 2018

Betty Gallagher Oliver, 95, of Suffolk, VA passed away April 3, 2018.  She was born in Huntington, WV to the late Carl Janice and Lola Gallagher Gigliatti. Betty retired as a Claims Representative with the Department of Veterans Affairs Administration.  She was a member of St. Mary's of the Presentation Catholic Church.  Betty is predeceased by her husband of...

Apr 2, 2018

William Dennis Hall, 63, of Suffolk, VA, passed away April 2, 2018.  He was born in Toledo, OH to Bishop William Roy Hall and the late Dorothy Lee Pate Hall. William worked as a Carpenter for Joel Richards and was a member of Pentecostals of Suffolk.

Besides his father, Dennis is survived by his wife of 31...

Mar 28, 2018

Anneliese Martha Lienau Colvin, 89, passed away March 28, 2018.  She was born in Hamburg, Germany the daughter of the late Robert and Martha Lienau.  Anneliese was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Harold Leroy Colvin; her son, Donald Colvin; great grandchild, Molly Anneliese Wolkowich; and siblings, Hanalora and Klaus Lienau.  Throughout her life she worked as a...

Mar 28, 2018

Barbara Jamerson Hawley, 75, of Suffolk, VA passed away March 28, 2018. She was born in Church Road, VA to the late Curtis and Iva Pruitte Jamerson. She is also predeceased by her husband of 30 years, Jefferies "J.C." Cutler Hawley and sister, Betty J. Scott. Barbara retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad as Chief Clerk to the Superintendent of...

Mar 28, 2018

Dennis Stewart, 37, long time resident of Hanover, VA and currently residing in Portsmouth, VA passed away March 28, 2018. He was born in Aberdeen, Scotland to Ruth Elliott Hill Slaughter and biological father Dennis Stewart. Dennis worked as an IT Specialist with Gannett Media Technologies.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Rachael A. Stewart; sons, Briton...

Mar 27, 2018

Bonnie Leigh Beaton Bracy, 71, passed away March 27, 2018.  She was born in Suffolk, VA the daughter of the late George C. Beaton, Sr. and Gladys Lowe Beaton.  She was a member of Suffolk Christian Church.

Bonnie is survived by her husband of 51 years, Claud "C.C." Cecil Bracy, III; daughters, Penny Clements and Ginger Bracy;...

Mar 22, 2018

Geronima Santiago Rivera, 81, passed away March 22, 2018.  She was born in Puerto Rico the daughter of the late Eleuterio and Filomena Santiago.  She was a member of St. Phillip and James Catholic Church.

Geronima is survived by her husband of 61 years, Angel Luis Rivera; daughter, Linda Schroeder (Doug); sons, Roland Rivera (Brenda), and Michael...

Mar 22, 2018

Warren Coleman Faison, 75, passed away March 22, 2018.  He was born in Petersburg, VA the son of the late Margaret Virginia Faison Styers.  He was predeceased by his wife, Mary "Mae" Corneila Leggett Faison; daughter, Edna C. Guile; and granddaughter, Ashley D. White.  Warren retired after 35 years as a machinist for the Norfolk Naval Shipyard.  He enjoyed...

Mar 22, 2018

David Alan Wheeler, 63, of Suffolk, VA passed away March 22, 2018. He was born in Oak Ridge, TN to the late John and Hope Ellis Wheeler. He was also predeceased by his wife, Diane Wheeler. David worked as a truck driver for Teton Transportation Inc.

David is survived by his two daughters and sons-in-law, Stacey and...

Mar 21, 2018

Robert Starling Speight, 88, passed away March 21, 2018.  He was born in Sunbury, NC the son of the late Isaac B. and Irene P. Speight.  He was predeceased by his sisters, Ruth Marie Speight and Margaret Woyer.  Robert was a U.S. Air Force veteran having served during the Korean War and was a member of the 417 th...

Mar 20, 2018

Deborah Ann Saunders, 54, went to be with the Lord and met her father at the gates of Heaven on March 20, 2018.  She was born in Schenectady, NY the daughter of Dolores A. Wiggins and the late Albert Lee Wiggins.  She was predeceased by her beloved aunt, Mary Landin.  Deborah worked as an accounting manager for Flowserve, Inc. ...

Mar 19, 2018

Betty Jean McWilliams Walker, 83, of Virginia Beach, VA passed from this life on March 19, 2018.  She was born in Norfolk, VA to the late Steve L. McWilliams, Sr. and Blanche Eleanor Gates McWilliams; sister to the late Steve L. McWilliams, Jr.  Betty Jean attended Maury High School in Norfolk, VA and Barnard College in New York City,...

Mar 18, 2018

Thomas Harold Bunch, 80, went to be with his Lord on March 18, 2018 with his wife by his side in his home.  He was born in Nansemond County, VA the son of the late James Haywood Bunch and Lula Mae Baines Bunch.  He retired after 38 years as an overhaul shop mechanic for Thomas J. Lipton Company.  Thomas...

Mar 10, 2018

Christopher Kevin Babb, 35, of Chesapeake, VA passed away March 10, 2018. He was born in Suffolk, VA to Deborah Lynn Simpkins Smith and the late Clarence Lee Babb, Jr. In addition to his mother Christopher is survived by his wife, Amy Lynn Babb; daughter, Jenna Nicole Babb; sons, Kevin Christopher Babb, Brandon Michael Babb, Dallas Lee Babb; step...

Mar 9, 2018

Curtis Lee Edwards, 55, of Suffolk, VA passed away March 9, 2018. He was born in Jacksonville, FL to Macon Ray and Linda Carolyn Edwards. Curtis is predeceased by his daughter, Crystal Leigh Edwards. He was a self-employed welder.

Besides his parents, Curtis is survived by his daughter, Taylor; sister, Sherri Edwards; and brothers, Bryan Ray Edwards...

Mar 9, 2018

Stephen Matthew Sower, 68, passed away March 9, 2018.  He was born in Roanoke, VA the son of the late Thomas F. and Bernadine M. Sower.  He was predeceased by his wife of 31 years, Leona White Sower and daughter, Angela Kent.  Stephen formerly worked for GNC and was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Roanoke, VA....

Mar 8, 2018

Wesley "Shorty" Jethro Brinkley, 77, passed away March 8, 2018. He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of the late Harry Lewis Brinkley and Myrtie Byrd Brinkley Gardner. He was predeceased by his first wife, Stella Hughes Brinkley; and brothers, Harry L. Brinkley, Jr. and W.H. "Bill" Brinkley. Shorty retired after owning Shorty's Antiques and Produce for over 50...

Mar 2, 2018

Irene Hunter Brinkley, 96, passed away March 2, 2018.  She was born in Perquimans County, NC the daughter of the late Carndley Weightman Hunter and Elton Irene Eason Hunter.  She was predeceased by her first husband, C. Wesley Brinkley and then second husband, Aubrey Eugene Harrell.  She was also predeceased by her son, Carroll Hunter Brinkley; sister, Edith H....

Feb 24, 2018

Irene Duke Smith, 93, went to be with the Lord at her home surrounded by her beloved and faithful family. She was born in Nansemond County, VA the daughter of the late Henretta Turner and William Elisha Duke. Mrs. Smith married the love of her life, David "Duke" Barnes Smith, Jr., at 17 years old and they were together...

Feb 23, 2018

Dale Otto Duncan, 68, of Suffolk, VA passed away February 23, 2018. He was born in Whiteville, NC to the late Otto and Virginia Dare Duncan. Dale worked as a parts manager at Ciba Chemical Company. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Dale was a member of St. Mary's of the Presentation Catholic Church and American Legion. Dale was...