Obituary Listing

Mar 31, 2025

Sherri Carolyn Edwards, aged 52, passed away on March 31, 2025. Born in Nansemond Co, VA, she was the beloved daughter of Linda Carolyn Lynn Edwards and the late Macon Ray Edwards. She was also predeceased by her brother, Curtis Lee Edwards.

Sherri is survived by her loving family, including her mother, her fiancé Christopher Wray Clark,...

Mar 29, 2025

Joseph Clinton Griffin Jr. (Joe), 81, of Windsor, VA died on Saturday, March 29, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Joe was a farmer, but he also worked as an LP Service Technician for Southern States until his retirement.  He was a lifelong member of Windsor Christian Church, where he was a Deacon for many years. He was...

Mar 27, 2025

It is with heavy hearts, yet with the assurance of eternal life in Christ, that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Mrs. Brenda Marie Ellis, on March 27, 2025, in Orlando, Florida.

Brenda was born in Chester, Pennsylvania and was raised by the late Patrick Gilman and Christine Hopkins Noud. She grew up in Norfolk,...

Mar 26, 2025

Betty Joann [Hinebaugh] Brinegar, 84, went to be with the Lord on March 26, 2025. She was born in Mount Morris, PA in her beloved Grandparent's home. She is predeceased by her "Sweetheart" husband Thomas "Buck" Owen Brinegar of 57 years. The daughter of the late Morris "Jimmy" Francis and Mary Irene [Howard] Hinebaugh and granddaughter to the late...

Mar 25, 2025

Judith (Judy) Kathryn Chalot Schubert died on March 25, 2025, at the age of 76 in Suffolk, Virginia where she had lived for the last 14 years.  She was born in Yonkers, New York on June 13, 1948, to Kathryn Fabian (Flynn) Chalot and John A. Chalot and was raised in Irvington, New York.

After teaching most...

Mar 24, 2025

Loretta Bathe Lamb, 85, passed away March 24, 2025.  She was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, the daughter of the late Oscar and Wellena Bathe.  She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Alvin Ray Lamb; son, Douglas Lamb; and siblings, Eugene Bathe, Daniel Bathe, Ruth Pinkston and Patricia Carpenter.  Lorretta retired as manager for Greenhaus, Riordan &...

Mar 22, 2025

Teddy Ray Tanner, 72, passed away March 22, 2025.  Teddy was born in West Virginia the son of the late France E. and Mable L. Tipton Tanner.  He is predeceased by his siblings, Ellen Tanner, Ruby Kesler, Elmer "Button" Tanner, Lois Baughman.  Teddy was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and a retired Budget Analyst with the Virginia...

Mar 21, 2025

Roger Dean Martin, 68, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 21, 2025.  Roger was born in Portsmouth, VA the son of the late James Melvin Martin, Sr. and Alberta Clay Martin.  He is predeceased by sister, Kathy Martin Grier. Roger was a retired Lieutenant for the City of Portsmouth Fire Department. He was...

Mar 19, 2025

Walter Harrell Freeman, 94, passed away March 19, 2025.  He was born in Wakefield, VA the son of the late Walter Harrell Freeman and Sallie Faison Freeman.  He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Joyner Freeman; and sister, Charlotte F. Bowden.  Walter was a United States Army veteran having served during the Korean War where he received three Battle...

Mar 17, 2025

Charles "Charlie" Elliott Babb, 86, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025 at his residence surrounded by family and friends.  He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Herbert and Edna Babb.  Charlie was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Alice Baines Babb; and his brother, Clarence L. Babb.

He...

Mar 10, 2025

Earl Lee Burgandine, 81, passed away March 10, 2025 in Lawrenceville, GA.  He was born in Deerfield, VA, the son of the late Joseph E. Burgandine and Elva S. Burgandine.  Earl was a United States Army veteran having served during the Vietnam era.  He worked for 40 years, and later retired as a Superintendent, for Sanford Contractors.  He was...

Mar 10, 2025

Jennifer "Jen" Diehl (Martin) Reese (50), beloved daughter, sister, aunt, teacher, fur-mama, and friend, born February 11, 1975, in Petersburg, VA, went to her eternal home with the Lord on March 10, 2025, at her residence in Suffolk, VA. A native of Colonial Heights, VA, she is the eldest Daughter of Gary Diehl and Alice Elder Martin.

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Mar 4, 2025

Kathryn E. Pond, 83, passed away March 4, 2025.  She was born in Portsmouth, VA the daughter of the late Ordean V. and Eunice G. Ervin.  She retired as a packer from QVC.  She was a member of Riverview United Methodist Church in Rescue, VA.

Kathryn is survived by her husband, Jeffrey G. Pond, Sr.; daughter, Jenny...

Feb 28, 2025

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Stanley A. Smith, age 85, went to be with the Lord on February 28, 2025. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia to the late William and Elsie (Smith) Lewis. Stan served 26 years in the armed forces – both Navy and Army Reserves. Stan is survived by his wife of 11 years, L. Katherine...

Feb 26, 2025

Judy Joyner Grefe, 81, of Suffolk, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her husband Norman A Grefe, Jr. and is survived by her son Norman A. Grefe, III and daughter Mary Elizabeth Baugh and her husband Chris Baugh.  Judy was born on June 22, 1943 and was a lifelong...

Feb 24, 2025

Jack Ray Cornett Sr, 81, went to be with the Lord on February 24, 2025. He was born to the late Louise Helen Johnson and James Allen Cornett Sr. He is also predeceased by his son-in-law, Bubba Ferrell. Jack worked and retired as a supervisor for the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. He was a devoted member of Abundant Grace Baptist...

Feb 22, 2025

Dr. Homer Alvin Smith, Jr. died on February 22, 2025. He was born on February 23, 1932 in Houston, Texas. He was predeceased by his parents, Homer Alvin Smith and Ada Bobbie DeVinney, and his wife of 58 years, Martha Ann Smith. Homer was a retired Professor of Chemistry and a resident of Lake Prince Woods in...

Feb 22, 2025

John Thomas Eric Phillips of Windsor, Virginia passed away on February 22, 2025, at the age of 58.

Born in Rota, Spain in 1966, He proudly became a U.S. Citizen and served in the United States Air Force, where he developed a strong sense of discipline and camaraderie that would define his life. After his military service,...

Feb 22, 2025

Preston Eugene King, age 71, passed away on February 22, 2025. He was the beloved son of the late Lucille King Roberston and Curtis Robertson. Preston was predeceased by his loving wife, Deborah Kellam King, his dear grandmother, Myrtie Mae King, his uncle, Robbie Robertson, and his brothers-in-law, Homer Powell, Bill Balderson, and Larry Kellam. Preston worked as a...

Feb 18, 2025

Gene Fulton Herring, 70, of Newport News, passed away on February 18, 2025. Gene was the son of the late Edgar Herring and Amanda Jones White.

Gene was a pipe fitter at Warwick Mechanical Group.

In addition to his parents, Gene's wife Rachel Morgan Herring and siblings, Edgar, Don and Susan Herring precede him in...