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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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...
Wilbur "Al" Autry Glover
Feb 17, 2016
Wilbur "Al" Autry Glover, 77, passed away February 17, 2016. He was born in Nash County, NC the son of the late Clemon W. and Thelma W. Glover. He retired as a United States Navy veteran. He later went on to own and operate TPS, Inc. working with computerized parking systems. Al is survived by his wife, Nancy L. Glover;...
Doris Powell Powell
Feb 17, 2016
Doris Powell Powell, 89, passed on into eternal life on Wednesday, February 17, 2016. She was born in Nansemond County, VA the daughter of the late Chesley Rice Powell and Mary Balzora Boyce Powell. She retired in 1989 after 25 years of service as a supervisory clerk for the Suffolk Public Health Department. Doris was a member of Providence United...
Joann Falzone Digiovanni
Feb 16, 2016
Giovanna "Joann" Falzone DiGiovanni, 86, passed away February 16, 2016 at Sentara Obici Hospital. She was born in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of the late Rosario and Carmellia Falzone. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Gabriel DiGiovanni; and son, Joseph DiGiovanni. She was a member of St. Mary's of the Presentation Catholic Church since 1988. A prolife...
Oleta Jeanette Reynolds Clark
Feb 16, 2016
Oleta Jeanette Reynolds Clark, 82, passed away February 16, 2016. She was born in Virginia the daughter of the late Rev. Jerome D. and Rachel F. Reynolds. She was predeceased by her sister, Brenda Pickeral and brothers, Clayborn Reynolds and Dillard Reynolds. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy and worked as a greeter at Walmart...
Anne Robey Burns Lassiter
Feb 16, 2016
Anne Robey Burns Lassiter died on February 16, 2016. She was born in North Carolina to the late Mamie and John Edward Burns. She was predeceased by her husband of 40 years, James Sherill Lassiter. She worked as a sleep lab technician. Anne is survived by her daughter, Brooke Marie Lassiter DeBrango; son, James Robert Lassiter; grandsons, James Roland Lassiter...
Jennifer Jones Gore
Feb 13, 2016
Jennifer Jones Gore, 47, of Windsor, VA passed away February 13, 2016. She was born in Southampton County, VA. Jennifer is survived by her husband of 23 years, Al Gore; daughter, Elizabeth Austin Gore; son, Landon Chase Gore; mother and father, Carolyn R. and William L. Jones; sister, Patricia J. Vaught and brother, William Jones. A Celebration of Life Service...
Edith Boyce Wilkins
Feb 11, 2016
Edith Boyce Wilkins, 93, passed away February 11, 2016.She was born in Isle of Wight County, VA the daughter of the late Milton and Ola Boyce. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas E. Wilkins; son, Charles E. Wilkins; daughters, Barbara Brandon, Frances W. Saunders and her husband, Thomas R. Saunders, Sr.; and 2 grandsons. Edith formerly worked for A&T...
