Evelyn Frizzelle Holloman
Oct 13, 2016
Evelyn Frizzelle Holloman, 73, of Suffolk, VA passed away October 13,2016. She was born in Wilson, NC to the late Ada Ruth Hawley. She was also predeceased by her sister, Sue Lamm. Evelyn retired from the Suffolk Orthopedic Association, where she was office manager. Evelyn is survived by her husband of 55 years, Charles Stewart Holloman; daughters, Sandra C. Powell...
Lucy Elizabeth Warrick
Oct 11, 2016
Lucy Elizabeth Warrick, 83, of Suffolk, VA passed away October 11, 2016. Funeral services will be held at a later date. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com
Grace Burns Meacham
Oct 8, 2016
Grace Burns Meacham, 93, of Suffolk, died Saturday, Oct 8, 2016 in Obici Hospital. A native of Crittenden, AR., she was a daughter of the late Clifton Curtis Burns and Annie Elizabeth (Bacot) Burns. She was predeceased by two children, Anne M. Epps and David L. Meacham; grandson, Curt Meacham; granddaughter, Lisa Johnson; and siblings, Lowrey, Julia, Edwin, Curtis, and...
Calvin Lewis Drake, Sr.
Oct 7, 2016
Calvin Lewis Drake, Sr., 81, passed away October 7, 2016. He was born in Newsoms, VA the son of the late George Carson Drake and Sally Rynn Barnhill Drake. Calvin served in the United States Navy and later joined the United States Coast Guard where he served during Vietnam and retired as a machinery chief. He later went on to...
Dorothy Mae Jones Willman
Oct 4, 2016
Dorothy Mae Jones Willman, 93, passed away October 4, 2016. She was born in Suffolk, VA the daughter of the late Mack Kelly Jones and Ruth Mae Matthews Jones. She was predeceased by her husband of 74 years, George William Willman, Jr. and her daughter, Suzanne Rosemary Willman. Dorothy is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, George William Willman, III...
Sandra Jean Whitley Roberts
Oct 1, 2016
Sandra Jean Whitley Roberts, 69, died on October 1, 2016. She was born in Nansemond Co, VA to the late Martha Ann Edwards and Perry Odell Whitley Sr. She was a senior deputy clerk of court for the city of Suffolk. Jean is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Donald W. Roberts Sr.; daughter, Angi Roberts; son, Donny...
Billy B. Pearce
Sep 24, 2016
Billy B. Pearce, 72, of Disputanta passed away on September 24, 2016 with his loving family by his side. Born in Burlington, NC he was the son of the late John Newton and Bertha Mae Robertson Pearce. Billy was preceded in death his wife of 39 years Gladys L. Pearce and sisters; Sarah Moore and Pauline Nealy; brothers Wayland Pearce...
William Arthur Bailey
Sep 24, 2016
William Arthur Bailey, 53, passed away September 24, 2016. He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of the late Claude William Bailey and Barbara Anne Uzzell Bailey. He worked as an operating engineer for the City of Norfolk. William is survived by his wife of 13 years, Aida Beatriz Bailey; daughters, Marianne Nichole Keith, Julee Ann Germ (Richard); son,...
James "Frank" Franklin Wells
Sep 23, 2016
James "Frank" F. Wells, 81, of Ivor passed away at his residence with his family by his side on Friday, September 23, 2016. Frank was the son of the late Ernest F. Wells and Dorothy Barlow Wells. Frank proudly served six years in the U.S. Army. Frank retired from the truck shop at Smithfield Packing and started his trucking company,...
Kenneth Forest Girardin
Sep 23, 2016
Passed on to Heaven scenes on September 23, 2016. Native of the Bronx in New York, he was the son of the late Ernest and Frances Girardin. He retired as a Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer (SKSCPO) with 27 years of faithful service and was a proud local business owner. He enjoyed his dogs and beautiful home landscaping. He was...
Isabell Gertrude Campbell Bowers
Sep 21, 2016
Isabell Gertrude Campbell Bowers, 84, died on September 21, 2016 after a long battle with leukemia. She was born in Hot Springs, VA to the late Ernestine Corbit and Elmo Edward Campbell. She is predeceased by her husband, Daniel Bowers. Isabell is survived by her son and daughter in law, Danny Edward and Virginia Bowers; grandchildren and spouses, Scott Saunders...
Craig Allen Chappell
Sep 17, 2016
Craig Allen Chappell, 53, passed away September 17, 2016. He was born in Halifax County, NC the son of the late Charles E. and Shirley S. Chappell. He was predeceased by his brother, Thomas Chappell. Craig formerly worked as a mechanic. Craig is survived by his wife of 23 years, Judy Ann Copeland Chappell; daughter, Christy "Punkin" Chappell; sister, Debbie...
Geraldine Deberry Martin
Sep 14, 2016
Geraldine "Gerry" DeBerry Martin, was home in the arms of her family when she went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2016. Gerry was born in Halifax Co, NC to the late Marvin Sr. and Elsie Keeter DeBerry. She is predeceased also by the love of her life for over 50 years, her devoted husband, James "Jim" Kenneth...
Charles Thomas Robinson Jr.
Sep 9, 2016
Charles Thomas Robinson Jr., 82, died on September 9, 2016. He was born in Newport News, VA to the late Margaret Michie and Charles Robinson Sr. He served our nation in the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked and retired as a pipe designer at Newport News Shipbuilding. He had great love for his friends and family, but especially for his...
Mary Joyner Freeman
Sep 3, 2016
Mary Alice Joyner Freeman, 82, passed away September 3, 2016 with her family by her side. She was one of eight children; born on May 18, 1934 in Zuni, VA, to the late Bennie Edward Joyner and Esther (Peachie) Viola Britt Joyner Crumpler Crocker. In her early years, Mary was a switchboard operator for the Home Telephone Company in Smithfield...
Annie Barnes Briggs
Aug 31, 2016
Annie Barnes Briggs, 85, of Suffolk, VA passed away August 31, 2016. She was born in Ahoskie, NC. Annie is also predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Haywood Woodard Briggs. She worked for 35 years at Lipton Tea. She was a member of Suffolk Christian Church and the Quarter Century Club at Lipton Tea. Annie is survived by her...
Helen Joan Bulluck
Aug 31, 2016
Helen Joan (nee: Lawrence) Bulluck (aka: Joie) was born on October 31, 1926, in New Bern, NC, the daughter of Harry C. and Helen N. Lawrence, and moved into eternal life on Wednesday, August 31, 2016. Although her body has completed its final physical shut down, her spirit still flies high-- carried on by her five surviving children and their...
Lawrence Frederick Tooley, Sr.
Aug 30, 2016
Lawrence Frederick Tooley, Sr., 88, went home to be with the Lord August 30, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Hallie and Margaret Tooley. He is also predeceased by his 2 sons, L.F. "Larry" Tooley, Jr. and Delbert Tooley; grandson, Sgt. Michael A. Tooley; 3 brothers; and sister. Lawrence was a dairy farmer and...
Diana Piland Schadel Baines
Aug 26, 2016
Diana Piland Schadel Baines, 73, passed away August 26, 2016. She was born in Nansemond County, VA the daughter of the late Harry F. and H. Irene Piland Schadel. She was a member of Suffolk Christian Church. Diana is survived by her husband of 49 years, Talmage Forrest Baines; daughters and sons-in-law, Susan Baines Vaz (Cedric), Kathleen Baines Lamaker (Robbert);...
Justin Allen Chavis
Aug 26, 2016
Justin Allen Chavis, 30, passed away August 26, 2016. He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of Lisa Harcum Branchaud and the late David Ray Chavis. He was a graduate of Lakeland High School Class of 2005. There are no ex-soldiers, the title is earned, never given, and what's earned is yours forever. Justin proudly served his country in...
