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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
