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Dec 24, 2025

Ruby Leigh Bradshaw Russell (83), peacefully passed away December 24, 2025, following a courageous battle with dementia. She was born in Nansemond Co., VA, the daughter of the late William Harold Bradshaw, Sr. and Lettie Mae Daughtrey.  She is also predeceased by her husbands, George Raye Russell, Wade Dorman Cavin, Sr. and loving companion & best friend Robert (Boogie)...

Dec 24, 2025

Darrell "Double D" Nelson, 60, passed away on December 24, 2025. He was born in Port Hueneme, California and was the son of the late Thomas William Nelson (United States Navy SWC/E-7) and Coretta Mae Nelson (Baker).  He was preceded by his granddaughters Trinity Lynn Reynolds, Delaney Alyce Grace Hiser, and Danika Raye Lynne Hiser; his sister Debra Anne...

Dec 21, 2025

Sydney Irvin Griffin, 82, of Suffolk, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on December 21, 2025. He was born on April 17, 1943 in Buckhorn VA, to the late J. Causey and Charlotte Winborne Griffin.He is predeceased by his sister, Barbara "Bobbie" G. Boyd; brothers, James "Jimmy" Griffin and Joseph Donald (Joe) Griffin; and great granddaughter, Denver Rayne...

Dec 19, 2025

Andrew Deans, 38, passed away December 19, 2025.  Andrew was born in Ahoskie, NC the son of the late Shirley Russell and Willie Raynor Deans.  He is predeceased by his nephew, Frank R. Deans, Jr.  Andrew was a cook in the food service industry.  He loved cars and spending time with family and friends.

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Dec 19, 2025

Frances Adams Glover, 68, passed away December 19, 2025.  Frances was born in Franklin, VA the daughter of Cecil Cary Adams, Sr. "C.C." and Priscilla Grizzard Adams.  She is predeceased by her brother, C. Cary Adams, Jr. and nephew, Adam Brinkley.  Frances was co-owner of G&G Farm Service.  Frances was a member of Holy Neck Christian Church and the...

Dec 18, 2025

Annie Sue Mansfield Crocker, affectionately known as Sue, was born on April 11, 1946. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lofton Mansfield and Elsie Mae Stubbs (Tom), her beloved daughter, Carol Anne Crocker Suits, and her sister, Georgie Casper (Joe).

Sue was deeply devoted to her family and leaves behind a rich legacy of love....

Dec 18, 2025

Eleanor Turner Wilkins, 78, passed away December 18, 2025.  She was born in Windsor, VA the daughter of the late Fleetwood McKinley Turner, Sr. and Margaret Sarah Hatfield Turner.  She was predeceased by her brothers, William "Peter" Turner, Franklin Turner, and Carroll Ray Turner.  Eleanor retired as the financial secretary for Southern States of Tidewater.  She was an active...

Dec 17, 2025

Frank Wythe Grubbs, 86, passed away on December 17, 2025. He was born in Richmond, Virginia to the late Lillian Virginia Howard and Frank Berry Grubbs Jr. He served in the US Army and later became a Civil Engineer P.E. He was an avid football Hokie Club fan.

Frank is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Diane...

Dec 15, 2025

John William Baggett Jr., 94, passed away December 15, 2025.  He was born in Nansemond Co., VA the son of the late John William Baggett, Sr. and Ellie Horton Baggett.  He was predeceased by his sisters, Helen Baggett Hollowell and Mary Evelyn Baggett.  John was a United States Army Air Force veteran.  After the military he maintained his small...

Dec 12, 2025

Burnell Turner Sutton, 95, affectionally known as "Memaw" passed away December 12, 2025.  Burnell was born in Franklin, VA the daughter of the late John Henry Bryant and Nellie Mae Holland Bryant. She is predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Ray Randolph Turner Sr. and a sister, Johnnie Mae McClenney.

Burnell is...

Dec 11, 2025

Lucille "Luci" M. Miranda DeMaggio, 96, passed away December 11, 2025. Lucille was born in Bedford, MA the daughter of the late Horace and Mary Goulart Miranda. She is predeceased by her husband, S. Joseph DeMaggio; daughter, Paula Goulet; sons, Brian and Robert Holmes; sister, Tina Viarra and brother, Fred Miranda.

Lucille is survived by her daughter,...

Dec 10, 2025

James Dean Gentry, 56, passed away on December 10, 2025. He was born in Cookeville, Tennessee to the late Rita Sue Harville and Michael Anthony Gentry Sr. He is also predeceased by his former wife, Sherri Edwards. He worked as an auto mechanic for many years.

Jimmy is survived by his son, Nick Gentry; grandchildren, Lily, Jack,...

Dec 9, 2025

Nivedita Ramesh Seib, 58, passed away on December 9, 2025. She was born in India to Sudha Iyer and Kuppahalli Ramesh. She worked as an investigator assistant with the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Nivedita is survived by her parents; husband, Thomas Jerome Seib; son, Sayan Jarod Seib; and sister, Deepa Ramesh (Ben East).

Nivedita's services will...

Dec 2, 2025

Jesse Earl Byrum, 82, passed away December 2, 2025.  He was born in Corapeake, NC the son of the late Elgin W. Byrum and Erma Lee E. Byrum.  He was predeceased by his sister, Marilyn Britt.  Jesse retired as a pipefitter from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard.  He was a lifetime member of the Pipefitters Local #272.  He was also...

Nov 29, 2025

Phylicia Fay Ellis, 39, beloved mother of two children, passed away unexpectedly on November 29, 2025. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 2, 1986 to Wanda L. Bryant and the late Michael G. Ellis Sr.

Phylicia is survived by her mother; daughter, Emma King; son, Tyler Sordelet; brother, Mike Ellis; and nieces, nephews, extended family,...

Nov 28, 2025

Agnes Jane Goings McCaw, 82, passed away on November 28, 2025. She was born in Georgetown, South Carolina to the late Eva Small and Joseph Madrick Goings. She is also predeceased by her husband, Timothy E. McCaw Sr; daughter, Sonya Byrd; and sons, Tony and Wesley McCaw. She worked as a manager for 7-11.

Agnes is survived...

Nov 26, 2025

Deborah Lynn Simpkins Smith, 69, passed away on November 26, 2025. She was born in West Virginia, the daughter of the late Samuel Ray and Opal Minnie Simpkins. Debbie is predeceased by her husband, Bret Keith Smith; son, Christopher Babb; sisters, Sue Brinkley, Judy Saunders, Karen Byrum, Alice Hyatt; and brother, Elliott Simpkins.

Debbie lived a life...

Nov 24, 2025

Thomas Lewis Baines, 82, passed away November 24, 2025.  He was born in Nansemond County, VA the son of the late Shirley McClenny Baines and Thelma Blanchard Baines. He was predeceased by his wife, Carrie Mathias "June Bug" Baines and sisters, Martha Ann Hill and Geraldine Baines Speight. Tommy retired from the public works department for the...

Nov 21, 2025

James Walter Holt, Jr. 57, passed away November 21, 2025.  He was born in Ft. Benning, GA the son of the late James Walter Holt, Sr. and Rose Annette Jeffries Holt.  James was predeceased by his uncle, Charles Wayne Jeffries, Sr.; and cousin, Cliffie Hegepeth.  He worked as a welder.

James is survived by his brother, John...

Nov 20, 2025

Matthew David Gray, affectionately called "Matt Matt", 28, passed away unexpectedly on November 20, 2025. He was born in Suffolk, Virginia to Susan Michele Taylor and the late David Allen Gray. He is also predeceased by his grandparents, Elaine Gray, and Sidney Kania. He worked for Target as a warehouse worker and Panera Bread.

Matt is survived...