T. Douglas Casey
Jul 13, 2015
T. Douglas Casey "Doug" went to be with the Lord on July 13, 2015. He was born on November 25, 1935 and was "born again" on June 27, 1976. He was predeceased by his parents, Theodore and Cleo Casey; a brother, Tommy Casey; and brother-in-law, Charlie Goodman. Doug was employed as a comptroller with Planters Peanuts for 25 years, five...
Barbara Ann "Bobbie" Culbertson
Jul 13, 2015
Barbara Ann "Bobbie" Culbertson, 76, passed away July 13, 2015. She was born in Nansemond County, VA to the late Joseph Mack and Edith Parker Byrum. Bobbie was also predeceased by her grandson, Matthew B. Cralle. She was a retired medical secretary and transcriptionist for Nephrology Associates of Tidewater. Barbara is survived by her husband of 57 years, Lawrence "Larry"...
Agnes Barlow Nelms
Jul 11, 2015
Agnes Bryan Barlow Nelms, September 9, 1925 – July 11, 2015: On Saturday, July 11, 2015, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sibling and friend passed away peacefully at home. Agnes Nelms, or Aggie to those closest, was a born and bred southern lady. She began life in Smithfield, VA, one of 14 brothers and sisters born to loving parents. After...
Lisa Griggs Gray
Jul 11, 2015
Lisa Kathryn Griggs Gray, 52, of Windsor, VA passed away July 11, 2015 with her family by her side. She was born in Suffolk, VA to Bobbie Holland Griggs and the late James L. Griggs. Lisa worked for 28 years at Boyce, Spady, and Moore, PLC. She was a member of Whaleyville United Methodist Church. Lisa was a past vice-president...
Lloyd Earl Crocker, Sr.
Jul 9, 2015
Lloyd Earl Crocker, Sr., 79, of Windsor, VA passed away July 9, 2015. He was born in Isle of Wight County, VA the son of the late L. Sidney and Gladys Robertson Crocker. He is also predeceased by his former wife, Laurine Oliver Crocker and step-daughter, Pat Holland. Earl retired after many years of service from Holly's, Inc. He served...
Lazja Arie'Yanna Powers
Jul 5, 2015
On July 8th, 2014, the world was blessed with Lazja Arie'yanna Powers. With bright brown eyes, and a sweet smile, she instantly melted hearts. When she wasn't giggling, and throwing bottles at her fathers Damien's head, she loved to spend time with her siblings Kaiden, Damien, Jr., Kylique and Ayana, getting loving hugs from her mother Kendra, and eating peanut...
Joel Dean Bell
Jul 5, 2015
Joel Dean Bell, 79, passed away July 5, 2015. He was born in Alamance County, NC the son of the late Olan V. and Evelyn M. Bell. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Ann Jeannette Caddy Bell; and brothers, Donald and Buddy Bell. He was a United States Navy veteran. He later went on to work as...
Ronnie Lee Bradshaw, Sr.
Jul 4, 2015
Ronnie Lee Bradshaw, Sr., 59, passed away July 4, 2015. He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of the late James W. and Ruby V. Bradshaw. He was predeceased by his brother, Bobby Bradshaw. Ronnie is survived by his daughters, Alice L. Bradshaw, Amber L. Bradshaw; son, Ronnie L. Bradshaw, Jr.; grandchildren, Joshua Bradshaw, Justice Courtney, and Eli Bradshaw;...
Pearl Elizabeth Cohan
Jul 3, 2015
Pearl E. Cohan born in Milton, Massachusetts on October 20, 1919 departed this life peacefully on July 3, 2015 while living at Lake Prince Woods in Suffolk. Pearl was predeceased by her husband, F.H. "Chips" Cohan and her son F.H. "Butch" Cohan. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia Kinlaw (spouse Roy) and Michele Lachtara (spouse John). She is also...
Ronald Gene Kropewnicki
Jul 3, 2015
Ronald Gene Kropewnicki, 62, passed away July 3, 2015 at his home. He was born in Norfolk, VA the son of the late Benjamin A. and Evie R. Kropewnicki. He worked as an automotive aftermarket technician. Ronald was a longtime member of Deep Creek United Methodist Church. He was an avid hunter and sportsman and was a member of the...
Robert Lee Turner
Jul 2, 2015
Robert Lee Turner, 72, of Prince George (Petersburg), VA passed away July 2, 2015 after a long struggle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was born in Suffolk, VA to the late William Robert Turner and Alice Boyce Turner. Robert was predeceased by his aunt Ila Jernigan and his uncle Otis Boyce. He is an Army veteran having served in the...
Ernest Holland Hedgepeth
Jun 28, 2015
Ernest Holland Hedgepeth, 51, passed away June 28, 2015. He was born in Franklin, VA the son of George Everette Hedgepeth and the late Linda Marie Babb Hedgepeth. He worked as a self employed carpenter. Including his father, Ernest is survived by his sister, Elizabeth Hope Stokes; brother, Curtis Everette Hedgepeth; cousin, Johnny Peace; niece and nephews, Elizabeth Brooke Hollowell,...
George Oliver Cobb
Jun 26, 2015
George Oliver Cobb, 72, passed away June 26, 2015. He was born in Ahoskie, NC the son of the late Zeb Vance Cobb and Lillian Eve Brown Cobb. He was predeceased by his daughter, Laura Kay "Sissy" Barnes; sister, Ernestine Leggett; and brother, Harvey Cobb. He worked as a Locomotive engineer for Norfolk Southern Railroad and retired after 32 years....
Vernon Lee Russell
Jun 24, 2015
Vernon Lee Russell, 87, of Suffolk, VA went home to be with the Lord and to be reunited with his first wife, mother of his sons, Eleanor B. Russell on June 24, 2015. He will be missed by many who loved him. Vernon was a kind and loving husband to his wife of 38 years, Charlene N. Russell. A caring,...
Dora Virginia Gay Vasser
Jun 24, 2015
Dora Virginia Gay Vasser, 89, went to be with the Lord on June 24, 2015. She was born in Isle of Wight County, VA the daughter of the late William Ashley Gay and Dora Ann Turner Gay. She was predeceased by four sisters and one brother. Dora is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Judith Ann Hedgepeth (Wayne), Billie Stidham...
Robert Kennedy Jackson
Jun 20, 2015
Robert Kennedy Jackson, 61, passed away June 20, 2015. He was born in Portsmouth, VA the son of Jane Miller Jackson and the late Robert Kennedy Wilson Jackson. He was predeceased by his brother, Bart Jackson. Robert retired from the U.S. Navy as a Senior Chief. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church. Including his mother, Robert is survived...
Annie Ruth Bell
Jun 19, 2015
Annie Ruth Bell, 80, of Suffolk, VA passed away June 19, 2015. She was born in Lumberton, NC to the late Amos and Lucindy Cummings. She is predeceased by her husband, Joseph Ray Bell. Annie is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Garland Self, and Joann and Archie Bowen; sons and daughters-in-law, Ray and Linda Bell, Donald Bell,...
Gertrud Sophie Horstmann Pocklington
Jun 15, 2015
Gertrud Sophie Horstmann Pocklington, 91, passed away June 15, 2015. A native of Bremen, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Herman Horstmann and Beta Lueders. She was predeceased by her husband Robert "Bob" Ray Pocklington of 66 years. Gertrud was a long time member of the Ocean Park Women's Club, loved ballroom dancing, gardening and wildlife. Gertrud is...
Frank Murry Whitley
Jun 15, 2015
Frank Murry Whitley, 81, of Suffolk, VA passed away June 15, 2015. He was born in North Carolina to the late Henry D. and Lessie F. Whitley. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Frank was a member of First Baptist Church and American Legion Post 141. Frank is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary W. Whitley;...
