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...
Annie Elliott Nurney
Aug 26, 2016
Annie Elliott Nurney, 89, passed away August 26, 2016. She was born in Hertford County, NC the daughter of the late John Henry Elliott and Manie Liverman Elliott. She was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, John David Nurney, Sr. She was a member of Central Hill Baptist Church and the Philathia Sunday School Class. Annie is survived by...
Marilynn Ellen Cofer Edwards
Aug 26, 2016
Marilynn Ellen Cofer Edwards, 93 of Smithfield passed away on Friday August 26, 2016. A lifelong resident of Isle of Wight County, she was the wife of the late Charles William Edwards Sr. Also predeceased by her parents Willie M. Cofer and Myra Haverty. She is survived by two daughters Mary Ellen Blount and Nancy Casper (Thomas), her son Charles...
Hannah Wilson Hogan
Aug 26, 2016
Hannah Wilson Hogan, 82, passed away August 26, 2016. She was born in Durham, NC the daughter of the late James Marion Wilson and Annie Laurie Quinn Wilson. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, James Woodfin Hogan. Hannah was a member of Radiant Life Ministries in Suffolk, VA. Hannah is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sharon...
Sylvia Ann Pell
Aug 25, 2016
Sylvia Ann Pell, 71, passed away August 25, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Stanley and Doris Leicester and predeceased by her grandson, Nathan Copeland. Sylvia is survived by her husband, Emerson Pell; daughter, Sherri Smith; son, Richard Hurdle and wife, Elizabeth; grandchildren, Brandon Hudson, Baileigh Copeland, and R.J. Hurdle; sisters, Cathy Ogle and Mary Louise Marcellin; brother,...
Thomas "Pork Chop" Dennis Baker
Aug 25, 2016
Thomas "Pork Chop" Dennis Baker, 56, passed away August 25, 2016. He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of the late Thomas L. and Joyce W. Baker. He was predeceased by his brother, David Baker. Dennis is survived by his sisters, Donna Baker Totty, Judy Baker Wilson (Bobby); nephews and niece, Dwayne Totty (Wendy), Ashton Wilson, and Crystal Conner...
Francis Frank Mathews, Jr.
Aug 22, 2016
Frank Mathews, Jr, a servant of our most high God, was called home on Monday, August 22, 2016. Frank lost his life suffering an apparent heart attack resulting in a single car accident on Hwy 460. Born in Richmond, Virginia on November 18, 1953, Frank grew up in Richmond, moving to Virginia Beach in 1972. A loving husband of 41...
Ernestine Laverne Eure
Aug 22, 2016
Ernestine LaVerne Eure, 71, passed away August 22, 2016. She was born in Nansemond County, VA the daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin Morris, Jr. and Hilda Johnson Morris. She was predeceased by her sister, Ellen Louise Bennett. She was a member of Wilroy Baptist Church and later became a member of Liberty Baptist Church where she attended the Barbara...
