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...
Erma Joyce Baines Riddick
May 3, 2017
Erma Joyce Baines Riddick, 85, of Suffolk, VA passed away May 3, 2017. She was born in Suffolk, VA to the late Rufus Ashton Baines. Sr. and Erma Modlin Baines. She is also predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Ryland Jackson "Jack" Riddick; brothers and sister-in-law, Richard and Janice Baines, and Rufus A. Baines, Jr. Joyce worked as...
Charles Wakefield Kerr
May 3, 2017
Charles Wakefield Kerr, 82, died May 3, 2017. He was born in Clinton, IN to the late Norma Jean Hayworth and Charles Edward Kerr. He is also predeceased by his brother, Max Kerr and sister, Sandy Kerr. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam Conflict.
Charles is...
William "Monk" Henry Jernigan
May 2, 2017
William H. "Monk" Jernigan, 76, passed away May 2, 2017. He was born in Nansemond County, VA the son of the late William Herbert Jernigan and Olif Harrell Gay. He was predeceased by his sister, Mamie Arrowood and brother, Roy Jernigan. Monk was a United States Army veteran. He later went on to own and operate Monk's Auto Parts. ...
Leroy "Pete" Copeland, Jr.
Apr 30, 2017
Leroy "Pete" Copeland, Jr. of Gates, NC gained his wings April 30, 2017. He was born April 10, 1962 to Leroy and Margie Copeland. He is predeceased by his father, Leroy Copeland; his older brother, Jimmy Copeland; and special brother-in-law, Craig Chappell.
He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Margie Copeland; sisters, Sally Headrick (David), Virginia...
Jennifer Mae Tomblin Bak
Apr 29, 2017
Jennifer Mae Tomblin Bak, 51, passed away April 29, 2017. She was a loving wife to Alan Bak and mother to her daughters, Sydney and Andrea. She left many behind who loved and cherished her. Jennifer grew up in her beloved West Virginia and settled in Windsor, VA with her family. She was always ready...
Minnie Lucille Beaton White
Apr 27, 2017
Minnie Lucille Beaton White went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 27, 2017. She was born December 13, 1929 in Southampton County, VA to the late George C. Beaton, Sr. and Gladys Lowe Beaton. She is also predeceased by her husband of 48 years, David A. White, Sr.; sister, Alice Beaton Kirk; and...
