John Harlan Henry
Jan 27, 2017
John Harlan Henry, 80, went to be with his Lord on January 27, 2017. He was born in Sinking Springs, PA to the late Ferne Bard and Clarence A. Henry. He is also predeceased by his sister, Anne Andrews. John worked as a self employed contractor that could fix anything and do it right the first time. He also enjoyed...
Konrad Willard Dobrott
Jan 23, 2017
Konrad Willard Dobrott, 52, of Smithfield, VA died peacefully at home on January 23rd, 2017. H e was born October 19, 1964 in New York, NY. When he was 7, Kon's family moved to La Jolla, CA, where he discovered his first love, surfing. He used to joke about wanting to die being eaten by a shark, because at least...
John Carson Barnes
Jan 22, 2017
John Carson Barnes, 79, passed away January 22, 2017. He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of the late Archie L. and Clorene P. Barnes. John was a United States Army veteran. He later went on to work and retire as a right of way agent from the Virginia Department of Transportation. He was a member of Westminster...
Tommy Duke
Jan 21, 2017
Tommy Duke, 69, passed away January 21, 2017. He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of the late George W. and Virginia M. Duke. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served during Vietnam. Tommy later went on to work and retire from Union Camp as a paper maker.  He was a member of the Box Elder Hunt...
Barbara Ellen Gates
Jan 19, 2017
Barbara E. Gates, 66, went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2017. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Harry T. Kingsbury and Margaret S. Thornton. She worked as a secretary for the Army Corps of Engineers. She was an active member of Antioch Church where she served on numerous committees. Barbara also...
Peter B. Faleski
Jan 17, 2017
Peter B. Faleski, 66, passed away January 17, 2017 at his home in Smithfield, VA. He was born in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Peter P. and Frances F. Faleski. A graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School and Kutztown State University, Peter served on Allentown, PA City Council from 1989 through 1992. He retired as the owner and...
Billy E. Simpkins
Jan 11, 2017
Billy E. Simpkins, 69, passed away January 11, 2017. He was born in Matewan, WV to the late Benton Simpkins and Myrtle Simpkins Damron. Billy was a member of Reynoldson Baptist Church. He was a retired Mechanic at Lipton Tea with over 25 years of service. Billy is survived by his wife of 52 years, Peggy Goodwin Simpkins; daughters, Terry...
Robert O. Alphin
Jan 9, 2017
After 89 years of working the soil, watching October sunsets dip behind the horizon on his farm, searching the sky for July thunderstorms, picking the last row of peanuts to finish the fall harvest, pulling calves on February nights, swimming in the Blackwater River, repeating a well-told joke; after 62 years married to a good woman, raising 3 children who...
Helen W. Hunnicutt
Jan 8, 2017
Helen W. Hunnicutt, 97, passed away January 8, 2017 in her home. She was born December 20, 1919 in Surry County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Emma McGuriman Hunnicutt. She was also preceded in death by her four brothers, Howard, Arthur, Thomas and Douglas Hunnicutt, and two sisters Leo H. Addison and Doris H. Ellis....
Marjorie Mathews Creekmore
Jan 6, 2017
Marjorie Mathews Creekmore, 98, passed away January 6, 2017. She was born in Suffolk, VA to the late William C. "Capt. Will" Mathews and Lillie Crumpler Mathews. Marjorie was also predeceased by her brothers, Roland, Horace, Herbert, Carlisle and Francis. She was a life long member of Oakland Christian Church, Loyal Fellowship Class, church choir and Suffolk Community Choir. Marjorie...
Robert James Forbes
Dec 30, 2016
Robert James Forbes, 73, born in Nansemond County, VA, passed away, December 30, 2016. He was the son of the late James Thomas and Evelyn Mildred Haag Forbes. Robert retired from International Paper after 40 years of service. Robert is survived by his daughter, Wendy Forbes James (Calvin); and granddaughter, Peyton Elizabeth James. Entombment will be Tuesday, January 3, 2017...
Bettie White Pierce
Dec 25, 2016
Bettie White Pierce, 76, passed away December 25, 2016. She was born in Gates Co, NC to the late Joe and Grace Ward White. Bettie is predeceased by her husband of over 37 years, James M. Pierce and brothers, Robert N. White and Colin G. White. She was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church, Bethlehem Trio for 47 years, and...
Merle William Modispaw
Dec 24, 2016
Merle William Modispaw, 73, passed away December 24, 2016. He was born in Meyersdale, PA to Marie Modispaw Kemp. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during Vietnam and later worked and retired from Verizon in telecommunication as a System Tech M Team Leader. He was also a lifetime member of the NRA. Merle is survived by sons and daughters...
Billy Deane Mills
Dec 22, 2016
Billy Deane Mills, 84, of Suffolk, VA passed away December 22, 2016. He was born in Barn, WV to the late John and China Mills. Billy was a U.S. Navy retiree, having served in Vietnam. He also worked as a mechanic at Mike Duman. Billy is survived by his wife of 65 years, Wanda Mae Mills; daughter, Connie Mills Garris;...
Deborah Ann Evans Carr
Dec 20, 2016
Deborah "Debbie" Evans Carr, 65, passed away December 20, 2016. She is predeceased by Harvey, her husband of 40 years and parents, James and Hilda Evans. Debbie was a nurse at Obici Hospital for 40 years. She loved her family, especially her grandsons and celebrated every holiday. Debbie is survived by daughters, Kathleen Wall (Dale) and Kimberly; grandsons, Aiden, Declan...
Channing Joseph Deets
Dec 19, 2016
Channing Joseph Deets, 9 months and 5 days, went to be with his Lord on December 19, 2016. He was born in Norfolk, VA to Megan Bethany Deets. Channing is also survived by his sister, Claire Deets; grandparents, Fred and Sarah Deets; great grandparents, Violet Durland and Berndine Cassidy; uncles and aunts, Aaron Deets, Aubree and Kenny Diggs, Joshua Deets,...
John "Bobby" Robert Darden, Iii
Dec 19, 2016
John Robert "Bobby" Darden, III, 74, of Smithfield, VA passed away December 19, 2016. He was born in Suffolk, VA to the late John Robert Darden, Jr. and Mary Jane Warner Darden. He was a retired farmer and was awarded Isle of Wight Farm Family of the Year in 2000. He was also the second farmer in Virginia to begin...
Howard Philip Andrews
Dec 17, 2016
Howard Philip Andrews, 59, of Suffolk, Virginia, retired US Navy Petty Officer, 1st Class, Radio Man, passed away suddenly on December 17, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Dr. Gwendolyn J. Andrews and the devoted father of Howard Aubrey "Jebediah" Andrews. He leaves behind him family in California, Florida, and Alabama. He is survived by his treasured mother, Kumiko...
James Anthony Robinson
Dec 17, 2016
James Anthony Robinson, 55 reached his victory on December 17, 2016, ending his courageous battle with cancer He was a resident of Isle of Wight County and was the son of the late James L. Robinson. Jim is survived by his loving wife and best friend of fourteen years Sandra Walker Robinson. His two stepson-sons Russ C. Whitley (Destiney) and...
Paul Thomas Hall
Dec 17, 2016
Paul Thomas Hall, 64, of Suffolk , VA passed away December 17, 2016. He was born in Wyoming, MI to the late Verner and Valeria Hall. Paul was a retired Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy where he worked in submarine service. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Paul loved spending time with his family. Paul is...
