Kathryn Overton Amici
Jun 22, 2017
Kathryn Overton Amici, 55, of Suffolk, VA passed away June 22, 2017. She was born in Gates County, NC to the late Earnest and Julia Mizelle. She worked as a chef at Nansemond Suffolk Academy.
Kathryn is survived by her husband, Kenny Amici; sisters, Shirley Belangia and Denise Shammari; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A...
Randall Wayne Mason
Jun 18, 2017
Randall W. "Randy" Mason, 68, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, June 18, 2017. He was the son of the late Clayton C. and Grace Wilson Mason.
He will be greatly missed by his children, Heather (Scott) Wiggins and John Mason; grandchildren Gavin, Mason, Dylan, Lilliana and Isabella; his brothers, Dennis (Janie) Mason and Nathan...
Robert C. Oliver Barth
Jun 14, 2017
Robert C. Oliver Barth, 52, of Suffolk, VA passed away June 14, 2017. He was born in Olney, MD to Francis and the late Patricia Barth. He is also predeceased by a daughter, Christen Harbaugh and grandson, Jacob Cogle. Robert worked as a long-distance truck driver. He was a member of Good News Baptist Church. Robert loved woodworking and...
Billy Ray Bennett Sr.
Jun 14, 2017
Billy Ray Bennett Sr., 82, passed away on June 14, 2017. He was born in New Bern, NC to the late Wilbur and Lucy Bennett. He served in both the Korean and Vietnam conflicts in the US Navy before retiring as a chief petty officer. He was a member of Eureka Baptist Church where he served as a deacon....
Barbara Clark Griffin
Jun 13, 2017
Barbara Clark Griffin, 95, passed away June 13, 2017. She was born in Edinburg, VA, to the late Ernest and Bertha Clark. Barbara was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, John Garland Griffin, Sr., sister, Melissa Clark, and brother, Ernest D. Clark, Jr. She was a retired registered nurse from Obici Hospital. Barbara was a member of Providence...
Carol Grace Woodard
Jun 10, 2017
Carol Grace Woodard, 87, passed away June 10, 2017. She was born in New Castle, PA the daughter of the late Cecil Edward Woodard and Grace Patterson Woodard. She was predeceased by her brothers, Richard and Jack Woodard. She worked as an administrative assistant at the Washington Post and Steptoe & Johnson, LLP.  The highlight of her working years...
Florence Kay Gatling
Jun 10, 2017
Florence Kay Refsland Jones Gatling, 77, passed away June 10, 2017. She was born in California the daughter of the late Harris and Violet Refsland. She was predeceased by her husband, Tucker Gatling. Florence enjoyed putting puzzles together, word searches, and was an ace at bingo. She loved spending time with family.
Florence is survived by her...
Paul Edgar Meitz
Jun 6, 2017
Paul Edgar Meitz departed this life on 6/6/2017 joining his parents Edgar & Thelma Broughton Meitz and son Paul Scott Meitz. He leaves behind his wife of 48 years, June Garnett Meitz, sons Mark & Jeff and grandchildren Anna Madison and Grayson Everett Meitz. He also leaves brother Joel Meitz, sister-in-law Dianne, nephew Joey, nieces Angela & Hope and...
Susan Raye Pennington
Jun 6, 2017
Susan Raye Pennington, 44, of Suffolk, VA, was born October 8, 1972 and passed away June 6, 2017. Susan was a loving mother of two children, Allyson R. Mapes and Danny "DJ" Mapes. She enjoyed helping others especially helping feed the homeless with Mercy Drops, a nonprofit organization. She enjoyed people and life with pure joy and a great...
Tommie Morris Riddick
Jun 6, 2017
Tommie Morris Riddick, 76, passed away June 6, 2017. He was born in Trotville, NC, the son of the late James Otha Riddick and Dinah Mildred Morris Riddick. He was predeceased by his brother, James Robert Riddick; brother in law, Willie H. Barnes, Sr.; nephew, Willie H. Barnes, Jr. Tommie retired from sales and service at Nansemond Tractor, Inc....
Donald Glenn Carr
Jun 5, 2017
Donald Glenn Carr, 60, passed away June 5, 2017. He was born in Franklin, VA the son of the late Charlie "Jack" Eugene Carr and Josephine Mae Rucco Carr. He retired as a supervisor for International Paper. He was a founding member of Elevate Church and was an integral part of the church.
Donald is survived by...
Rev. Gregory Schaefer Ryan
May 31, 2017
Rev. Gregory Schaefer Ryan, 54, passed away May 31, 2017. He was born in Denver, Colorado. He served as the former minister of Oakland Christian Church and was actively involved in the community.
Gregory is survived by his wife of 19 years, Theresa Ann Schaefer Ryan; mother, Gloria Cain (Russ); father, Gregory Ryan (Yona); daughters and sons-in-law,...
William "Bill" Christopher Cones
May 27, 2017
William "Bill" Christopher Cones, 56, passed away May 27, 2017. He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of William M. and N. Joan Cones. He was self employed in the auto business. Bill was a member of Suffolk Christian Church and was also a past Elk Lodge member. He was a proud owner of a Harley Davidson and...
Patricia Llora Backstrom Chapman
May 22, 2017
Patricia Llora Backstrom Chapman, 91, passed away May 22, 2017. She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota the daughter of the late Harry Leonard Backstrom and Clara Fenske Backstrom. She was predeceased by her husband of 69 years, Billy Blanchard Chapman. Mrs. Chapman was a member of St. Stephen's Lutheran Church in Williamsburg, VA.
Mrs. Chapman is survived...
Richard Ronald Piland
May 22, 2017
Richard Ronald Piland, 68, passed away May 22, 2017. He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of the late Richard Roland Piland and Flossie Joe Smith Piland. He was predeceased by his sister, Louise Piland "Ma" Snook.
Richard is survived by his brother, William Quinton "Billy" Piland, Â and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside...
Anne Schular Potter
May 18, 2017
Anne Schular Potter, 79, of Suffolk, VA passed away May 18, 2017. She was born in Peru, IL to the late Archibald Deane Schular and Ethel Brock Cardwell. She was also predeceased by her brother, Robert Schular. She retired as a teacher from the Chesapeake School system. She was a member of Suffolk Christian Church where she served as...
Samuel Dale Carmack
May 17, 2017
Samuel Dale Carmack, 60, of Suffolk, VA passed away May 17, 2017. He was born in Arizona to the late Richard L. Carmack, Sr. and Joan Rockwell Leggett.  He is also predeceased by his step-father, Morris Leggett. Samuel is survived by his brothers, Rick Carmack, Jr., Randy Carmack, and Tommy Leggett. Services will be private.
Russell Lawrence Dixon
May 14, 2017
Russell Lawrence Dixon, 72, passed away May 14, 2017. He was born in Norfolk, VA, the son of the late Russell Lowell Dixon and Annette Jonns Dixon. Russell was an U.S. Army veteran that served during Vietnam. He later went on to work as a HVAC-R technician.
Russell is survived by his wife of 40 years, Virginia...
Johnnie Wayne Hedgepeth
May 8, 2017
Johnnie Wayne Hedgepeth, 75, passed away May 8, 2017. He was born in Isle of Wight County, VA the son of the late Johnnie F. and Lucille P. Hedgepeth. He was predeceased by his sister, Shelby Ellis. Wayne farmed with his father and co-owned Hedgepeth Brother's Farms. He was a lifelong member of Bethany Presbyterian Church where he served...
Matthew Herrin Curle
May 5, 2017
Matthew Herrin Curle, 14 months, of Windsor, VA, was placed into the arms of the Lord on May 5, 2017. Matthew was born on February 22, 2016 to his blessed parents, Jason Wayne & Brittney Warren Curle. He entered the world as a "feisty" blue-eyed, 1lb 5oz baby. His favorite things included anything with Mickey Mouse and toys that...
