Melinda Joann Moore Napier
Dec 22, 2017
Melinda Joann Moore Napier, 69, passed away December 22, 2017. She was born in Norfolk, VA the daughter of the late Luther Willis Moore and Melinda Frances Stevens Whitehead. Joann was a member of Crosspointe Freewill Baptist Church.  She was also a member of the Nansemond River Bridge Club.
Joann is survived by her husband of 44...
Thomas "Tommy" James Babb, Sr.
Dec 22, 2017
Thomas "Tommy" James Babb, Sr., 60, passed away December 22, 2017. He was born in Gatesville, NC the son of Frank Edward Babb and the late Josephine Ray Babb. He was predeceased by his brother, Charles S. "Buddy" Babb. Tommy formerly worked in waste water maintenance at Smithfield Packing Company.
In addition to his father, Tommy is...
William Earl "Bill" York
Dec 19, 2017
William Earl "Bill" York, 76, passed away December 19, 2017. He was a native of North Carolina. Bill was the son of the late Edgar Earl York and Christine Louise Mitchell York. He was predeceased by the love of his life, Paula Wenz. Bill retired as a sales manager for Auto Zone. Bill had many passions in life, including cars...
Everette Mabry Scott, Jr.
Dec 16, 2017
Everette Mabry Scott, Jr., 63, of Windsor, Virginia died peacefully on December 16, 2017, after a brief illness. Everette, beloved son, husband and father, was born and lived his entire life in Windsor, a town he loved. He was a graduate of Isle of Wight Academy, Class of 1972, after which he attended Elon College. He worked in his...
Linwood Junior Harrell
Dec 15, 2017
Linwood Junior Harrell, 72, passed away December 15, 2017. He was born in Nansemond County, VA the son of Violet Maie Turner Harrell and the late Linwood Edward Harrell. He was predeceased by his wife, Ruby Twine Harrell. Linwood retired after 40 years as a welder for Ferguson Manufacturing.
In addition to his mother, Linwood is survived...
Jasmine Moe Carlin
Dec 13, 2017
Jasmine Moe Carlin, infant daughter of Oliver Joseph Carlin and Moe Thida Carlin who was born on December 11, 2017, passed away on December 13, 2017. In addition to her parents she is survived by her brother, Arthur Zeya Carlin; grandparents, Mg Mg, Khin Saw Mu, John and Jodene Carlin, and Sabrina Norred; and also loved by numerous aunts,...
Dorothea Eleanor Simon
Dec 13, 2017
Dorothea Eleanor Simon, 71, passed away December 13, 2017. She was born in New York, New York the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Michaelina P. Randazzo. She retired as a court stenographer and volunteered at the American Red Cross.
Dorothea is survived by her sons, David, Erik, and Matthew Simon; grandchildren, Paige, Brooke, Steven, Connor,...
James Franklin Forsythe
Dec 13, 2017
James Franklin Forsythe, 82, passed away December 13, 2017. He was born in Fredericktown, MO the son of the late James Elmer Forsythe and Glenda Haas Forsythe. He was predeceased by his wife, Raenel Gainer Forsythe and daughter, Donna Leigh Cocco; sister, Laura Forsythe; and brother, David Enoch Forsythe. James was a United States Navy veteran having served during...
Thomas "Tom" Burks Knox
Dec 12, 2017
Thomas "Tom" Burks Knox, 61, passed away December 12, 2017. He was born in Richmond, Virginia to the late Thomas Bayly and Bettie Anne Knox. He retired as a professional portrait photographer, and was a member of Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church in Suffolk. Tom is survived by his wife of 37 years, Shirley L. Knox; son and daughter-in-law, Eric...
William "Billy" Thomas Bunch, Sr.
Dec 10, 2017
William "Billy" Thomas Bunch, Sr., 73, passed away December 10, 2017. He was born in Gatesville, NC the son of the late Leroy Isiah Bunch and Evelyn Mae Bunch. He was predeceased by his wife of 48 years, Judy Holland Bunch and his son, William Thomas Bunch, Jr. Billy graduated from Chowan High School and later went on to...
Mable Layton Scott
Dec 9, 2017
Mable Layton Scott, 78, passed away December 9, 2017. She was born to the late Maisewell V. Brinkley and Elbert V. Layton. She is also predeceased by her husband, Henry O. Scott Jr., brother, E. Wendell Layton and stepfather, Paul J. Brinkley. She served the city of Suffolk as a deputy treasurer for over 21 years. She was...
Catherine F. Matthews
Dec 9, 2017
Catherine F. Matthews, 78, of Suffolk, VA passed away on December 9, 2017. A native of Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles Leroy Ford and Catherine Virginia Truitt. She is predeceased by her husband, Robert James Matthews and daughter, Cynthia Matthews. She was a devoted wife, mother, friend and angel. She was deeply involved with the...
Shiela Linguinian Pineda Rivera
Dec 5, 2017
Shiela P. Rivera, 53, peacefully departed us on December 5, 2017. Born on August 4, 1964 to the late Virginia and Santiago Pineda and predeceased by 2 siblings. Shiela is survived by her loving husband of over 26 years, Ivan Rivera Jr; daughters and husbands, Vanessa (Freddie) and Anastasha (Stephan); sons, Ivan III and Nicolas; 4 grandchildren and 4 siblings....
William Crowder Barnes, Jr.
Dec 4, 2017
William Crowder Barnes, Jr., 77, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends on December 4, 2017. He was born in Gates County, NC the son of the late William Crowder Barnes, Sr. and Nellie Robert Baker Barnes. He was predeceased by his siblings, Barbara Nelms and Aubrey Barnes. William served in the United States National...
Joyce Paige West Harrington
Dec 2, 2017
Joyce Paige West Harrington, 82, passed away December 2, 2017. She was born in Suffolk, VA. to the late James Edward West, Sr. and Minnie Paige Holland West. Paige was predeceased by her husband, Wilton D. Harrington, Sr.; son, Steve D. Barnes; and brother, James E. West, Jr. Paige formerly worked as a lunch counter clerk at Peoples Drugstore....
William Rufus Powell
Nov 27, 2017
On Monday, November 27, 2017, William "Rufus" Powell, 79, of Suffolk, VA went to be with the Lord. He was born in Sunbury, NC on November 22, 1938. He is predeceased by his parents, Hallett and Pearl Powell.
Rufus was a retiree from SUPSHIP Portsmouth and dedicated to his family, church, and community. Over the years of...
Okey "Ted" Theodore Riddle
Nov 24, 2017
Okey Theodore "Ted" Riddle, 67, died on November 24, 2017. He was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Ted retired as a Lieutenant from the Suffolk Fire and Rescue Department and was a lifetime member of the DRIVER Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member NSVRS and other departments during his career. Ted had a passion for trains...
Elsie Marie Alexander Hoff
Nov 22, 2017
I am sad to report my mother's passing. She spent 91 years on this earth. She was always her own woman. She had written much of her obituary. I, her son, Michael Gauthier, have chosen to add a few items she may have overlooked but will honor much of what she wrote. Elsie Marie Hoff departed this life on November...
Billy Lee Twine, Sr.
Nov 20, 2017
Billy Lee Twine, Sr., 84, passed away November 20, 2017. He was born in Greensboro, NC the son of the late Thomas C. and Maude T. Twine. He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Lottie Johnson Twine; his sister, Ruth Twine Byrum; and brothers, Hillary and Charles Twine.  Billy was a retired United States Air Force Veteran...
Jeffrey B. Caudill
Nov 18, 2017
Jeffrey B. Caudill passed away Saturday, November 18th from a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Susan; sons, Timothy (Ashley), Kyle; and grandsons, Hunter and Dylan; brother, Duane Caudill (Juanita); sister, Julie Burley; and nephew, Sam (Samantha) Caudill. Memorial Service at Parr Funeral Home & Crematory, Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please...
