James Thomas Carr
Jun 11, 2016
James Thomas Carr, 81, of Suffolk, VA passed away June 11, 2016. He was born in Isle of Wight County to the late James and Tena Carr. He retired after 38 years of working at Union Camp on the #2 paper machine. He was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church where he served on the board of ushers, the fellowship...
Kimberly Ingalls Dijiacomo
Jun 9, 2016
There is more laughter and joy in heaven with the addition of Kimberly Joyce Ingalls DeJiacomo. She left us on June 9th at the young age of 62 to begin her walk with Jesus. Kim was an amazing wife, mother, nana, memaw, sister, aunt and friend. She never met a stranger - from a seatmate on a plane to the...
Dorothy "Dot" Graves Ruth
Jun 7, 2016
Dorothy "Dot" Graves Ruth, 84, passed away June 7, 2016. She was born in Charlottesville, VA to the late Forrest William Graves and Catherine Helen Hutchinson Graves. Dot was predeceased by her brother Roy Graves and grandson Yance Ruth. She was a member of Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church. Dot is survived by her husband of 64 years, Bruce Ruth, Sr.;...
James "Tad" "Tadpole" Linwood Hedgspeth
Jun 7, 2016
James "Tad" Linwood Hedgspeth, 69, also known as "Tad" or "Tadpole" passed away June 7, 2016. He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of Elma Louise Wade Hedgspeth and the late, James Isaac Hedgspeth. Tad was an extremely loving and devoted father to his daughter Tina. He considered her his greatest accomplishment. The decisions he made along the journey...
Richard Logan Byram
Jun 3, 2016
Richard Logan Byram, 68, passed away June 3, 2016. He was born in Hot Springs, VA the son of the late Madeline Faye Fitzgerald Byram and Arnold Logan Byram. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Pier 9, now known as Kinder Morgan. Richard is survived by his wife, Ada Pauline Byram; daughter, Lisa Potter and husband, Danny; grandchildren,...
Daisy Bell Carr Pope
May 22, 2016
Daisy Bell Carr Pope, 78, passed away May 22, 2016. She was born in Nansemond County, VA the daughter of the late James Joshua Carr and Theressa Luke Carr. She was predeceased by her husband, Clayton H. Pope; grandson, Timmy Pope; daughter-in-law, Karen V. Pope; sister, Irene Mays; and brothers, Junior, Stanley, Wilson, Edward, William, and James Carr. Daisy formerly...
Ida Ann Cale Mizelle
May 18, 2016
Ida Ann Cale Mizelle, 90, of Suffolk, VA passed away May 18, 2016. She was born in Hertford, NC to the late Maxie Early Cale and Thomas Anderson Cale, II. She is also predeceased by her husband, William "Otha" Mizelle; son, Billy Mizelle; granddaughter, Maxine Mizelle; and brother, Thomas Cale. Ida worked as a bookkeeper for Branton Farms. She was...
Bernice Mae Jones Byrum
May 17, 2016
Bernice Mae Jones Byrum, 76, passed away May 17, 2016. She was born in Isle of Wight Co, VA and was raised by the late Gus Constant, Sr. and Hattie Beatrice Duck Jones. Bernice was predeceased by her husband of 25 years, Willie Henry Byrum, son, Gerald J. Humphrey, Jr., sister, Rose Jones Mycko and brother, Neil Jones. She retired...
John Dustin Greene
May 16, 2016
John Dustin Greene, 63, of Suffolk, VA passed away May 16, 2016. He was born in Brockton, MA to Phyllis Ann Greene and the late Warren Irving Greene. He is also predeceased by his brothers, Eric Greene, Chuck Greene, and Kenny Greene. John was a U.S. Navy veteran having served during the Vietnam War and in the Gulf War. He...
Michael "Drew" Savage
May 15, 2016
Michael "Drew" Savage, 63, passed away May 15, 2016. He was born in Portsmouth, VA to the late Reginald David Savage and Wilma Mae Kenley Savage. Drew was predeceased by his brother, David Savage. He was the owner of Savage & Sons Wrecker Service. Drew was a Chuckatuck Ruritan and a member of the Suffolk Chapter of Ducks Unlimited. He...
Joan Mary Harrington
May 5, 2016
Joan Mary Harrington, 84, passed away May 5, 2016. She was born in Mahanoy City, PA to the late Charles S. and Bertha Keiser Ames. Joan was predeceased by her beloved husband, Emmett Harrington, her loving son, Robert Harrington and her adored pet, Nia (Tic Tic). She was a member of St. Therese's Catholic Church. Joan is survived by her...
Henry "Lee" Jones, Jr.
May 4, 2016
Henry "Lee" Jones, Jr., 57, passed away May 4, 2016. He was born at a Naval Base in South Kingstown, Rhode Island and raised in Suffolk, VA the son of the late Wilda W. and Henry L. Jones, Sr. He retired as an inside machinist at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Lee is survived by his loving wife of 16 years,...
Herbert Wayne Babb
Apr 30, 2016
Herbert Wayne Babb, 57, of Suffolk, VA passed away April 30, 2016. He was born in Suffolk, VA to the late Clarence Lee Babb, Sr. and Shirley Anne Smith Babb. Wayne worked as a countertop specialist for Trindco. He loved painting restoring cars with family and friends. He was an avid racing fan and was known as the Chevrolet man...
Daniel Lake Brinkley
Apr 22, 2016
Daniel L. Brinkley, 39, passed away April 22, 2016. He was born in Williamsburg, VA the son of Walter David Brinkley and Vicky Lynn Morrison Brinkley. Including his parents he is survived by his brothers, Will and Jonathan Brinkley. A graveside memorial service will be held Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Cypress Chapel Christian Church Cemetery. Condolences...
Mikayla Jean Short
Apr 15, 2016
Mikayla Jean Short, 21, died on April 15, 2016 from a rare form of aggressive leukemia. She was born in Chesapeake, VA to Robin Bolen Patterson and David Stephen Short. She is predeceased by her grandfather, Daniel Short, Sr. Mikayla is survived by her beautiful daughter, Payton Caroline Granger; parents, Robin and Edward Lee Patterson, and David and Lisa Short;...
Robert Joseph Lester
Apr 15, 2016
Robert Joseph Lester, 69, passed away on April 15, 2016. He was born in West Virginia to the late Mack and Gladys Dotson Lester. He is predeceased by sisters, Lillian Sipple, Betty Lester, and Elizabeth Kennedy; and brothers, Arnold, Jennings, James Ray, Okey, Charlie, and Tommy. He and his brother Ieager, opened up Lester Bros. in Suffolk, VA in the...
John Willie White
Apr 15, 2016
John Willie White, 89, went to be with his Lord on April 15, 2016. He was born in Nansemond Co, VA as one of 8 children to the late Willie Die White and Julia J. Jenkins. He is predeceased by two wives, Roselia Dale White and Dorothy Jones White; son, John Marshall White; and siblings, Thomas, Curtis, Lee, William (Bill),...
Joel Sidney Davis, Sr.
Apr 13, 2016
Joel Sidney Davis, Sr., 85, of the 1500 block of Art Court died April 13, 2016 at his residence. A native of Suffolk, he retired as a foreman from the Lipton Tea Company after 35 years and was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church. Mr. Davis was the son of the late Ollie Burton Davis and Edna Moring...
Deleta Ann Christensen
Apr 12, 2016
Deleta "Dee" Ann Christensen, 71, passed away on April 12, 2016. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Christopher Paul Christensen; daughter, Christii Watkins and Michael of Darnestown, MD; son, Christopher A. Christensen of Leesburg, FL; grandson, Christopher R. Christensen of Lynchburg, VA; sister, Dianne Gordon of The Villages, FL. Dee was born in Welch, WV, but...
Charles "Tom" Madison Braswell
Apr 11, 2016
Charles "Tom" Madison Braswell, 89, passed away April 11, 2016. He was born in Isle of Wight County, VA the son of the late Lofton Braswell and Anna Pearl Cobb Braswell Joyner. He was predeceased by his sister, Mae Rhodes Smith Joyner. He was a United States Navy veteran having served during WWII. He later went on to work and...
