Matthew David Gray
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...
Mikayla Devonne Sinclair Holliman
Nov 18, 2025
MiKayla Devonne Sinclair Holliman, 28, passed away November 18, 2025. She was born in Henderson, KY the daughter of Laura Sinclair Holliman and Brian and Kimberly Holliman. Her amazing spirit was felt by all she touched. Sunshine was her nickname, however, it was an understatement. This sweet perfect, young woman was a reflection of grace, love and humility.
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Brenda Darlene Parker Weingartner Conner
Nov 16, 2025
Brenda Darlene Parker Weingartner Conner, 63, passed away November 16, 2025. She was born in Suffolk, Virginia the daughter of Mary Elizabeth Babb Parker and the late William Thurman Parker. She was predeceased by her brother, Michael Parker. Brenda formerly worked as a residential cleaning technician.
In addition to her mother, Brenda is survived by her daughter,...
Denice Britton Bradshaw
Nov 12, 2025
Denice Britton Bradshaw, 70, passed away November 12, 2025. Denice was born in Edenton, NC the daughter of the late Alvin Ray Britton and Laura Jane Yount Riddick. She is predeceased by her husband, Thomas Wayne Bradshaw, Sr.; son, Thomas Wayne Bradshaw, Jr.; brother, Percy Britton; sister, Adrienne Meads, and half sister, Mary Britton.
Martha "Meme" Ann Lawson Chilton
Nov 12, 2025
Martha "Meme" Ann Lawson Chilton, 95, passed away November 12, 2025. She was born in Coopers, West Virginia the daughter of the late John David Lawson and Lenna Corelle Lawson. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Sam Chilton; granddaughter, April Stuart; and her brother, John T. Lawson. Martha came to Suffolk to attend and...
Patricia Tyler Lynn
Nov 12, 2025
Patricia Tyler Lynn, 76, passed away November 12, 2025. She was born in Suffolk, VA the daughter of the late William Howard Tyler and Joan Patricia Tudor Tyler. She retired after working years in childcare. Her family meant the world to her and she loved spending time with them.
Patricia is survived by her husband of 56...
Sidney Lee Kania
Nov 9, 2025
Sidney Lee Kania, age 64, was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, Pop Pop, uncle, and friend. He passed away on November 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
Sid is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Janice Kania, and their children: Michele (Billy) Taylor, Tammy (Shaun) Boswell, and Adam (Brittany) Kania. He...
Lt Col Richard Grover Vaught, Usaf (Retired)
Nov 8, 2025
Lt Col Richard G. Vaught, USAF (Retired) passed away on November 8, 2025. He was born in Long Beach, California and was predeceased by his parents, Dude and Hazel Vaught of Memphis, TN. He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Patty) Jones Vaught of Windsor, Virginia.
Richard is also survived by his brother in law and wife,...
Victoria Anne "Vicci" Delpiero
Nov 8, 2025
Victoria Anne Delpiero, affectionately known as Vicci, passed away at the age of 53 on November 8, 2025. Born in Southampton Co, VA, she was the beloved daughter of Judith Anne Forehand and Victor Delpiero Jr. Throughout her life, Vicci held various jobs, but she found her true calling as a cosmetologist at Smartstyle Hair Salon. Her greatest role...
Lois Lowe Hatfield
Nov 6, 2025
Lois Lowe Hatfield, 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of November 6, 2025, following a battle with dementia and lung cancer. She was born in Hertford Co, N.C. to the late Dora Piland and Richard Blunt Lowe. She is also predeceased by her husband Henry R. Hatfield, and siblings Nancy Wilkins, Randolph Lowe, and...
Jesse Sterling Adamson
Nov 5, 2025
Jesse Sterling Adamson, 40, passed away November 5, 2025. He was born in Portsmouth, Virginia the son of Laura Frank and her husband, Bill Frank and the late Mark Sterlin Adamson. He was also predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Joyce B. Giles; paternal grandparents, Ellen and Eugene Adamson; and uncle, Larry Velmar. In previous years, Jesse worked as a...
Laurie Bailey "Laura" Newsome
Nov 2, 2025
Laurie Bailey "Laura" Newsome, 102, passed away on November 2, 2025. She was born in Wakefield, VA to the late Mabel Harvell and Joseph Henry Bailey. She is also predeceased by her husband, Thomas Wilroy Newsome; sister, Helen Bailey Griffin; and brothers, Joseph Harvell Bailey and George Cary Bailey. She attended Norfolk General School of Nursing and then worked...
Denise Newman Walker
Nov 1, 2025
Denise Newman Walker, 67, passed away on November 1, 2025. She was born in Nansemond Co, VA to the late Rachel Bristow DeBenedictis and Edward Newman. She is also predeceased by her loving husband of 46 years, Clifton William "Bill" Walker Sr; sister, Patricia King; niece, Jody King; nephew, Corey Achstein; and loving partner, Thom Mixon. She worked as...
Dorothy Mae Wallace Heft
Nov 1, 2025
Dorothy Mae Wallace Heft, 86, passed away on November 1, 2025. She was born in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of the late Ernest Augustus Wallace and Ora Mae Harry Wallace.
She was predeceased by her husband, Everett George Heft; her son, Donald Edward Heft; and her son-in-law, William Ronald Allred.
Dorothy retired after 20...
Kenneth S. Marshall
Oct 29, 2025
Kenneth S. Marshall, 83, passed away on October 29, 2025. Born in Suffolk, Virginia, he was the son of the late Shirel B. Marshall and Margaret Anna Hingerty Marshall. A proud United States Marine Corps veteran, Kenneth served during the Vietnam era. Before his military service, he attended Richmond Polytechnic Institute and Frederick College, and after returning home, he...
Anthony Earl Mccaw
Oct 25, 2025
Anthony Earl McCaw, 60, passed away October 25, 2025. He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of Agnes J. McCaw and the late Timothy Edward McCaw, Sr. Tony was predeceased by his brother, Samuel Wesley McCaw and sister, Sonya Byrd. He worked as a sheet metal supervisor for Southern Sheet Metal.
In addition to his mother,...
Sara Trimmier Leggett
Oct 24, 2025
Sara Trimmier Leggett, 82, passed away October 24, 2025. She was born in North Augusta, SC the daughter of the late William Trimmier and Floride Lee Trimmier. She was predeceased by her husband, William Walter Leggett. Sara retired from the Utilization Review Department at Sentara Obici Hospital. Following her retirement, she volunteered at the Western Tidewater Free Clinic. She...
L. Katherine Cruey "Kathy" Smith
Oct 23, 2025
L. Katherine "Kathy" Cruey Smith, 84, went to be with her Lord on October 23, 2025. She was born in Cedar Bluff, Virginia to the late Bertha McGlothlin and Edward Napoleon Cruey. She is also predeceased by her husband, Stanley Allen Smith, and her sister, Brenda Hodsdon. She worked in civil service as a supply clerk at Norfolk Naval...
Joyce Bratcher Giles
Oct 22, 2025
Joyce Bratcher Giles, 92, passed away October 22, 2025. She was born in Danville, VA the daughter of the late Willie L. and Della S. Bratcher. Joyce was predeceased by her first husband, John Velmar and by her second husband, James "Jack" Ashby Giles; son, Larry Velmar; step-daughter, Jeanna Rose, and brother, Leverett Bratcher. She retired from General Electric....
Michael Wayne Joslin
Oct 21, 2025
Michael Wayne Joslin, 62 went to be with his Savior on October 21, 2025. Mike was born in Key West, FL and was predeceased by his parents, Ivan L. and Marjorie A. Joslin. Mike retired as a commercial waterman several years ago. He began his fishing career in Virginia Beach on the Chesapeake Bay....
