Obituary Listing

Feb 22, 2018

Steven Randall Black of Suffolk, VA passed away February 22, 2018. He was born in Durham, NC to Minnie I. Black and the late Harvey B. Black. He was also predeceased by his beloved wife, Phyllis Dillard Black. In addition to his mother, Steve is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and Rob Wiggins, Christy and James Coale,...

Feb 19, 2018

Janet Sue Lyons, 78, joyfully went to meet her Savior on February 19, 2018. Janet loved her family deeply and was ready to be with the Lord when she passed. She was born in Laeger, West Virginia the daughter of the late Riley and Josephine Puckett and was the eldest of five brothers: Riley, Stan, Carlos, Ricky, and Benny,...

Feb 19, 2018

Shirley Russell Deans, 81, passed away February 19, 2018.  She was born in Suffolk, VA the daughter of the late Harvey Lee Russell and Ella Mae Holly Russell.  She was predeceased by her husband of 46 years, Willie Raynor Deans, and brothers, Vernon and Harvey Russell; and grandson, Frank Raynor Deans, Jr.  She was a member of The Church...

Feb 17, 2018

Teresia Ann Thorne, 62, of Elberon, VA passed away February 17, 2018. Services are private. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.

Feb 16, 2018

Sr. Airman William "Bucky" Buchanan, 21, Minot, formerly of Ivor, VA, passed away February 16, 2018 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

William was born July 21, 1996, in Raleigh, North Carolina and joined the United States Air Force after high school to serve his country. William served as a Security Forces Specialist with the...

Feb 9, 2018

Shirley Ann Turner Humphrey, 78, of Suffolk, VA passed away in her home February 9, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born in Suffolk, VA to the late William Robert Turner, Jr. and Alice Boyce Turner. Shirley is also predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Vance Humphrey; son, William Humphrey; and brother, Robert Turner. She was a...

Feb 9, 2018

Earl C. Hunt, Sr. 87, passed away peacefully February 9, 2018 after a courageous 14 year battle with Multiple Myloma.  Earl was the son of the late Georgia Reed and Emmitt Howell.  Earl was one of 9 children.  He was also preceeded in death by his first wife, Geraldine.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving...

Feb 7, 2018

Brenda Anne Godwin Lester, 58, of Suffolk, VA passed away February 7, 2018. She was born in Norfolk, VA to Gardner Louks and the late Beatrice Louks. Brenda was a former Girl Scout leader. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and painting and placing rocks all over Suffolk.

In addition to her father, Brenda is survived...

Feb 5, 2018

Rossie Lee Robertson "Robbie", 81, of Windsor, VA passed away February 5, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents Rossie Lee Robertson, Sr. and Bessie Hines Robertson; brother, Curtis Robertson (Lucille); and sister, Katherine Drake (Doc). He is survived by his devoted wife of 20 years, Joanne Taylor-Robertson, sons, Dale Robertson (Lisa), and Glen Robertson; daughter, Kathy...

Feb 5, 2018

Andrea "Angie" Crocker Dixon, 57, of Suffolk, VA passed away February 5, 2018. She was born in Suffolk to the late Henry Crocker, Sr. and Mary Ann Crocker. She was a member of Whitehead's Grove Baptist Church.

Angie is survived by her husband of 35 years, Charles W. Dixon; daughter and son-in-law, Kayla and Timothy Creech; son,...

Feb 4, 2018

Charles Dustin Williams, 27, passed away February 4, 2018. He was a volunteer with Ivor Rescue Squad and Sedley Fire Department. Dustin is survived by his fiancée, Brittany Suzanne Taylor; mother, Donna Kay Harrington Williams; father, Charles Merritt Williams and his fiancée, Shannon Allen; sister, Cheyanne Nicole Williams; paternal grandparents, Phillip and Deborah Williams; and numerous aunts, uncles, and...

Feb 1, 2018

Ivey Mae Griffin Holland, 89, died peacefully on February 1, 2018. She was surrounded by her family at home in Windsor, VA. Ivey Mae is survived by her husband of 71 years, Curtis M. Holland; daughters, Frances E. Holland, Connie H. Klass (Kelly), and Phyllis H. Thibedeau (Dave); brother, George W. Griffin (Mary); 6 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She...

Jan 31, 2018

William "Stan" Stanfield Johnson, Sr., 93, passed away January 31, 2018.  He was born in Milwaukee, NC the son of the late Fred Lewis Johnson and Hattie Irvin Stanfield Johnson.  He was a United States Army veteran having served during WWII.   Stan began his career as a school teacher for the Windsor School District and then worked for World...

Jan 31, 2018

Rev. Roger D. Johnson, 73, went to his Heavenly Home on January 31, 2018.  He was born in Lionelli, KY (three months premature weighing only three pounds), son of the late Birthan Ray Johnson, Sr. and Sue Cleo Elkins Johnson.  After studying at Moody Bible Institute he loved serving the Lord and was in ministry for 40 years in...

Jan 30, 2018

Frances Poarch Holland, 96, of Suffolk, VA passed away on January 30, 2018. A native of Brunswick County, VA she was the daughter of the late Louise Bowen Poarch McConnell and Norborne Tucker Poarch, Sr.   Frances was a graduate of William and Mary College and became a school teacher in Nansemond County, VA. She was a member of West...

Jan 25, 2018

Charles Edward Napier, 74, passed away on January 25, 2018. He was born in Lee Co, VA, the son of the late Loread Napier and Mary Alice Spurrier Minyard. He is also predeceased by his loving wife, Melinda Joann Moore Napier. He served in the US Army and later worked as a carpenter in bridge construction. He was a...

Jan 23, 2018

James Robert "Jim" Lassiter, 46, passed away January 23, 2018. He was the son of the late James Sherill and Anne Robey Burns Lassiter. Jim was a welder at Dynamic Towing Equipment and Manufacturing. He was a member of Suffolk Bible Baptist Church. Jim was a member of the class of 1989 at John F. Kennedy High School where...

Jan 20, 2018

Janice Ann Swain, 81, born March 13, 1936 to Kenneth and Eleanor Leazott of Altona, NY. Janice grew up in Altona, NY, where she was valedictorian of Altona High School. She played piano, organ and trumpet and also directed her high school band. She also organized the first parade for her high school and her teacher personally came to see...

Jan 20, 2018

Thomas Wayne Bradshaw Jr, 45, passed away January 20, 2018. He was born to Denice Britton Bradshaw and the late Thomas W. Bradshaw Sr. He completed his training in Fort Sill, OK and served as an E-2 in the US Army Reserve. He was a Pittsburgh Steelers and NASCAR fan. He enjoyed playing bass guitar, working on cars, outdoor grilling...

Jan 19, 2018

Helen Carr Eure, 93, of Windsor, VA passed away January 19, 2018. She was born in Windsor, VA the daughter of the late Roy C. Carr, Sr. and Elizabeth Jenkins Carr. Helen is also predeceased by her husband of over 50 years, Stephen Edward Eure, Jr.; sister, Kathryn Carr Whitley; brother, R. Cleafe Carr, Jr.; and nephew, Henry James...