Elizabeth Horton Umphlett
Dec 19, 2015
Elizabeth Horton Umphlett passed away on December 19, 2015, in Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation - Nansemond Pointe. Born on September 22, 1920, in Nansemond County, Mrs. Umphlett was the daughter of the late William Lloyd Horton and Edna Haslett Horton. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl Joseph Umphlett, her sister, Margaret H. Franklin, and her brothers...
Imogene Elise "Mema" Lowe Asbell
Dec 19, 2015
Imogene Elise "Mema" Lowe Asbell, 93, loving mother and grandmother, went home to be with the Lord on December 19, 2015. Born in Ivor, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Luke and Minnie Lowe, and predeceased by her husband of 51 years, William Jesse Asbell, Jr. Elise retired from the A&P Nut Co. She was an active member...
Danny Dale Sizemore
Dec 19, 2015
Danny Dale Sizemore, 66, of Zuni, VA, passed away December 19, 2015. He was born in Hyden, KY and served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam conflict. He then went on to work as a nuclear zone manager at Norfolk Naval Shipyard for over 30 years. Danny is survived by his wife of 38 years, Patricia Maureen Sizemore; daughter,...
Hazel Louise Kinsey
Dec 19, 2015
Hazel Louise Kinsey, 87, of Portsmouth, VA went to be with her Lord on December 19, 2015. She was born in Norfolk, VA to the late Robert Henry Kinsey and Emma Louise Ansell. She worked in the package dept. at the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. and attended Simonsdale Presbyterian Church. Hazel is survived by her sister Kathleen D....
Phillip Craig Bilby
Dec 17, 2015
Phillip Craig Bilby, 91, of Suffolk, VA, passed away December 17, 2015. He was born in Batesville, AR to the late Murray and Lela Bilby. Phillip is also predeceased by his first wife, Sally Lankford Bilby, second wife, Annie Byrum Bilby, and daughter-in-law, Sylvia Barnes Bilby. He retired after over 30 years from Ford Motor Co. He was a U.S....
Willie "Witty" Donahoe Minton
Dec 16, 2015
Willie "Witty" Donahoe Minton, 97, passed away in her home, December 16, 2015. She was a native of Caroline County, VA and had lived in Smithfield since 1937. She was the daughter of the late William F. Donahoe and Lucie Baughan Donahoe and was the widow of Mills Ross Minton, III. She was the oldest active member of Benns United...
Ray Hilton Nelms
Dec 16, 2015
On Wednesday, December 16, 2015, Ray Hilton Nelms, devoted family man, church parishioner, U.S. patriot and long-time resident of Suffolk, VA, passed away peacefully at home. Ray was one of seven loving siblings born to two even more loving parents. After meeting and marrying his true love, Agnes Nelms, in Suffolk, VA, the couple proudly called the city home. They...
Brian James Ross, Jr.
Dec 15, 2015
Brian James Ross, Jr., 37, passed away December 15, 2015. He was born in Minot, North Dakota the son of Michelle H. Ross and Brian J. Ross, Sr. He was a United States Navy EOD officer having served multiple tours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom where he was awarded two bronze stars. He attended Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church and...
Arvil Stacy
Dec 14, 2015
Arvil Stacy, 81, passed away December 14, 2015. He was born November 14, 1934 in Glenn Alum, WV to the late Joe Stacy and Florence Brown Ferguson. He attended Suffolk Church of Christ and held the position of Elder since the 1970's. He retired from Smithfield Packing Co. as a mechanic. Arvil was predeceased by his wife of 39 years,...
Richard Joel Forehand
Dec 5, 2015
Richard Joel Forehand, "Big Daddy", 90, of Suffolk, VA passed away December 5, 2015. He was born in Gates County, NC to the late Elijah and Junia Forehand. Richard was an avid Washington Redskins and Atlanta Braves fan. He was the owner of Forehand's Mart for over 20 years. He was also the maintenance supervisor for the Whaleyville Corporation. Richard...
Guy Delton Bunch, Sr.
Dec 1, 2015
Guy Delton Bunch, Sr., 79, passed away December 1, 2015. He was born in Edenton, NC to the late James and Willie Bunch. Guy retired from Planters Peanut after 38 years as an accountant. He then worked part-time for Compassion Healthcare for over 10 years. Guy was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church, where he served as a trustee, deacon,...
Megan Lea Jardell
Nov 23, 2015
Megan Lea Jardell, 25, of Suffolk, was called to the Lord on the morning of November 23, 2015 as a result of an infection of the heart. She was born on November 6, 1990 in Jacksonville, Florida. She moved with her family to Suffolk, VA in 2002 and graduated from Lakeland High School in 2010. Megan was a free spirit...
Elmyra Belinda Wyatt
Nov 23, 2015
Elmyra Belinda Wyatt, 63, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 23, 2015. She was born in Portsmouth, VA, to the late Nathaniel Wright Byrd, Jr. and Daisy Ann Barnes Byrd. Belinda was a retired L.P.N. having worked at Obici Hospital and Care Advantage in Franklin. She was a member of Suffolk Church of God and...
Roberta White Anderson
Nov 15, 2015
Roberta R. Anderson, 89, of Suffolk, VA died November 15, 2015. She was born September 17, 1926 in Detroit, MI, daughter of the late Earl and Lila White. She attended school in Ogden, Utah. On October 30, 1945 she married Harry S. Anderson, they lived in Rosedale, NY. In 1998 they retired to New Hartford, NY. She was predeceased by...
James Woodfin Hogan
Nov 14, 2015
James Woodfin Hogan, 82, of Suffolk, VA passed away November 14, 2015. He was born in Charlottesville, VA to the late Walter and Hazel Hogan. He worked as an electrical and plumbing contractor and was a member of the Lucky 18 Hunt Club in Marlinton, WV. James is survived by his wife of 60 years, Hannah Hogan; daughter and son-in-law,...
Louise Quidley Blake
Nov 12, 2015
Born April 9, 1936 in Gull Rock, Hyde County, NC, which she loved dearly. Predeceased by her parents, two brothers and one sister. Survived by her loving husband, William (Bill) David Blake Jr., son, Joseph Michael Stephens, daughter, Karla Stephens Cobb (Tim), all of Windsor, VA, and Aunt, although more like a sister, Sylvia Hanna of Chesapeake, VA. Six Grandchildren:...
Roy Alan Cook
Nov 12, 2015
Roy Alan Cook, 52, of Suffolk, VA passed away November 12, 2015. He was born in Nansemond County, VA to James A. Cook and Georgia R. Barrett. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Roy is survived by mother, Georgia Rebecca Barrett; father, James A. Cook; and brother, Lyle Dale Cook. A funeral service will be held Monday November 16, 2015...
Linda Jean Humphrey Roach
Nov 5, 2015
Linda Jean Humphrey Roach of Zuni, VA died November 5, 2015. Born in Long Branch, West Virginia on April 4, 1943. Linda was the daughter of the late Richard W. Humphrey and Mildred F. Brown Humphrey. Linda is survived by her husband, Fred D. Roach; 5 sons; 13 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted on...
Darlene Mcintosh Gruber
Nov 4, 2015
Darlene McIntosh Gruber, 58, passed away November 4, 2015. She was born in Portsmouth, VA the daughter of Patricia Morris McIntosh and the late Elmer McIntosh. Including her mother she is survived by her husband, Dr. Brian Lewis Gruber; daughter, Jessica Marie Gruber; son, Dr. Joshua Adam Gruber; sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Kevin Bedsworth; brother and sister-in-law, Tim and...
Thomas "Tommy" Randolph Saunders, Sr.
Nov 1, 2015
Thomas "Tommy" Randolph Saunders, Sr., lifelong resident of Suffolk, passed away peacefully at his family farmhouse on November 1, 2015, after a valiant battle with leukemia. He was 73. Tommy lived his life as an example of Christian love and service, but with a healthy dose of good humor and adventure. Tommy was born December 20, 1941 to the late...
