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Vice Admiral Henry Croskey Mustin, Usn (Ret)

Vice Admiral Henry Croskey Mustin, Usn (Ret)

Apr 11, 2016

Vice Admiral Henry C. Mustin, USN (Ret) of Alexandria, VA, passed away on April 11, 2016 from congestive heart failure. He was 82 years old. He was the fifth generation of distinguished naval officers and nephew of the 12th Commandant of the Marine Corps. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, and was commissioned an Ensign in 1955. A distinguished...

Sandra Lee Story Mccready

Sandra Lee Story Mccready

Apr 6, 2016

Sandra "Sandy" McCready, 60, of Butler Drive in Suffolk, passed away at home, April 6, 2016, from congestive heart failure and a long battle with diabetes. She was born October 8, 1955 in Portsmouth to the late David Wade and Joyce Bond Story. Sandy attended schools in Portsmouth. She was a member of the Nansemond Indian Tribe where she took...

Pamela Sharlene Pierce

Pamela Sharlene Pierce

Apr 5, 2016

Pamela Sharlene Pierce, 64, passed away April 5, 2016. She was born in Wilson, NC the daughter of Joyce Elmore Eley and the late, Andrew Manley Pierce. Pam formerly worked as a registered nurse at Norfolk General Hospital. She was a member of Antioch Church in Windsor, VA. Including her mother, she is survived by numerous cousins and friends. A...

Antonia "Toni" Holt Farrenkopf

Antonia "Toni" Holt Farrenkopf

Apr 2, 2016

Antonia "Toni" Holt Farrenkopf, 73 passed away April 2, 2016. She was born in Southampton County, VA to the late William Henry Holt, Jr. and Laura Louise Lowe Holt. Toni was a member of First Baptist Church where she worked in the nursery for many years. She loved taking care of her grandchildren and other children, spending time with her...

Barbara Baldridge Wieland

Barbara Baldridge Wieland

Mar 30, 2016

Barbara Baldridge Wieland, 63, passed away March 30, 2016. She was born in Warren, OH to the late Frank and Lillie Mae Allen Baldridge. Barbara is survived by her daughter, Gannaeya Vaughan (Joseph); sons, Jeremy E. Baldridge, Edward A. Wieland; 7 grandchildren; sisters, Lillie Baldridge, Artie Baldridge, Charletta Calhoun; brothers, Walter Baldridge and Chester Baldridge. A graveside service will be...

Paul Stephen Setnicky And A. Margretta Twaddell Setnicky

Paul Stephen Setnicky And A. Margretta Twaddell Setnicky

Mar 28, 2016

Paul Stephen Setnicky, 88, and A. Margretta "Gretta" Twaddell Setnicky, 92, left their home in Boiling Spring Lakes, N.C., on the morning of Monday, March 28, 2016, and were soon in an automobile accident that took both of their lives. They passed away the same way that they lived, together, having spent more than 57 years happily married. Paul was...

Edwin Cobb Ramsey

Edwin Cobb Ramsey

Mar 27, 2016

Edwin Cobb Ramsey of Isle of Wight County, VA died Easter morning, March 27, 2016 in hospice care at Obici after a long illness due to complications of Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy. He was born July 3, 1963. Edwin is predeceased by his father, John A. "Jack" Ramsey, Jr. and his brother, John A. Ramsey III. He is survived by his...

Wesley Carrol Nickerson

Wesley Carrol Nickerson

Mar 25, 2016

Wesley Carrol Nickerson, 75, went to be with his Lord on March 25, 2016. He was born in Roanoke, VA to the late Wesley Wescott Nickerson and Annie Catherine Carrol Nickerson. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a military policeman during the Vietnam Conflict. He retired as an electrician from Norship Co. He was a member of First...

James "Jack" Westley Brinkley

James "Jack" Westley Brinkley

Mar 22, 2016

James "Jack" Westley Brinkley, 64, passed away March 22, 2016. He was born in Suffolk, VA to the late Richard Cecil and Juanita Brinkley. Jack was predeceased by his son Adam Brinkley. He was a Service Tech for Amerigas and former Co-Chairman and volunteer for the Suffolk Peanut Fest for over 20 years. Jack was a member of Somerton Hunt...

Alton Lilly Wright

Alton Lilly Wright

Mar 21, 2016

Alton Lilly Wright, 86, passed away March 21, 2016. He was born in Nansemond County, VA to the late Thomas Lafayette Wright and Bertha Lilly Wright. Alton was predeceased by his wife Mildred Outlaw Wright. He was an associate member of the Liberty Spring Ruritan Club and attended Southside Baptist Church. Alton was the retired owner/operator of Wright's Septic Tank...

Rex B. Rogers

Rex B. Rogers

Mar 14, 2016

Suffolk – Rex Bernard Rogers, 63, departed this life on March 14, 2016. Born on September 6, 1952 in Laurinburg, NC to Mr. and Mrs. Burlin Rogers. He is survived by his wife Kathy Rogers of 41 years, his children Matthew and Wesley Rogers, his 3 grandchildren Allie, Brock and Grayson Rogers and his 4 siblings Burlin Rogers Jr., Joan...

Anne Ayers "Nanny" Forehand

Anne Ayers "Nanny" Forehand

Mar 12, 2016

Peggy Anne Ayers "Nanny" Forehand, 83, of Suffolk, VA passed away March 12, 2016. She was born in Suffolk, VA to the late William Albert and Dolith Naomi Harmon Ayers. Anne was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Richard Joel Forehand, with whom she ran Forehand's Mart for over 20 years. Anne was a member of Whaleyville United Methodist...

Elsie B. White

Elsie B. White

Mar 7, 2016

Elsie B. White, 83, passed away March 7, 2016. She was born in Isle of Wight County, VA the daughter of the late Walter S. Barrett and Ava Marie Darden Barrett. She was a Chuckatuck High School Class of 1950 graduate where she lettered with the girls basketball team. She was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Robert Earl...

Brenda Nichols Schenk

Brenda Nichols Schenk

Mar 6, 2016

Brenda Nichols Schenk, 74, passed away March 6, 2016. She was born in Lexington, KY the daughter of the late William Welch Bibb and Marjorie Jones Bibb. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Matthew Schenk. Brenda is survived by her daughters, Leslie Nichols Tipton, Lee Anne Nichols Willoughby and husband, Steven; grandson, Matthew Christian Nichols; sister, Betsey Adams and...

Yance Douglas Ruth

Yance Douglas Ruth

Mar 4, 2016

Yance Douglas Ruth, 30, passed away March 4, 2016. He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of Roy D. and Shelvia J. Ruth. He loved the Washington Redskins and was their biggest fan. Including his parents, Yance is survived by his son, Devin Douglas Ruth; daughter, Kassandrea Leighva Ruth; sister, Ashley Ruth Bradshaw (Samuel Lee); niece, Adelyn Ruth Bradshaw;...

Willie Webster Strickland, Jr.

Willie Webster Strickland, Jr.

Mar 3, 2016

Willie Webster Strickland, Jr., 71, passed away March 3, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born in Norfolk, VA to the late Willie Webster Strickland, Sr. and Grace Warrington Strickland. He was also predeceased by his brother Robert Strickland. He retired as an auto salesman from Starr Motors after 25 years of service and having worked 40 years in...

John David Watts

John David Watts

Mar 1, 2016

John David Watts, 71, passed away March 1, 2016. He was born in Pikesville, KY the son of the late David F. and Doris A. Watts. He was a veteran having served in the United States Marines. He later went on to work as an automotive part specialist. John is survived by his daughter, Doris A. Watts and Daniel L....

Britton Barkley Seebo, Sr.

Britton Barkley Seebo, Sr.

Mar 1, 2016

Britton Barkley Seebo, Sr., 83, passed away March 1, 2016. He was born in Portsmouth, VA the son of the late Louis H. and Margaret C. Seebo. He was predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Emma Evelyn Stamey Seebo; and siblings, Louis Seebo, Jr., Thomas Seebo, Lucille S. Dettmer, Genevieve S. Thompson, Bernard Seebo, and James Seebo. Britton was...

Doris Lee Herman

Doris Lee Herman

Feb 26, 2016

Doris Lee Herman, 89, of Windsor, VA passed away February 26, 2016. She was born in Louisville, KY to the late Chester and Dorothy Herman. Doris worked for over 31 years in the U.S. government in medical records at the Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Aurora, Co. Doris was an Army veteran having served during the Korean War. Doris is...

Robert Earl White

Robert Earl White

Feb 19, 2016

Robert Earl White, 81, passed away February 19, 2016. He was born in Surry County, VA the son of the late Rufus W. and Susie O. White. He was a United States Air Force veteran and was the retired owner of Marathon Electric Company. He was an active member of the Old Mill Creek Homeowners Association. Robert is survived by...

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