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Marion Julian Harrell

Marion Julian Harrell

Sep 13, 2015

Marion Julian Harrell was 94 years old born November 4, 1920 in Nansemond County. He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Lydia Davis Harrell, the love of his life. He was predeceased by his parents, Marion Sims Harrell and Geneva Darden Harrell and brothers, Robert Lee Harrell and Gilmer Hudson Harrell. He is also survived by his...

Belva Mae Sears Walker

Belva Mae Sears Walker

Sep 13, 2015

Belva Mae Sears Walker, 88, passed away September 13, 2015 in Antioch Tennessee. A graveside service will be held Friday, September 18, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Holly Lawn Cemetery with Rev. Charles Thompson officiating. Condolences may be registered at www.parrfuneralhome.com.

Linda Leigh Jurnigan

Linda Leigh Jurnigan

Sep 12, 2015

Linda Leigh Jurnigan, 55, of Suffolk, VA passed away September 12, 2015. She was born in Franklin, VA to the late Carrie Copeland Jurnigan and Jesse Thomas Jurnigan, Jr. Linda was a member of Radiant Life Church. She loved animals and enjoyed spending time outdoors. In addition to her father, Linda is survived by her brothers, Michael S. Jurnigan and...

Shirley Twiddy Watts

Shirley Twiddy Watts

Sep 10, 2015

Shirley Twiddy Watts, 76, of Suffolk, VA passed away September 10, 2015. She was born in Norfolk, VA to the late Jewel and Robert Twiddy. She is also predeceased by her son, William Thomas Watts, III. Shirley retired after many years as a teacher's aide and secretary for the Chesapeake School System. Shirley is survived by her husband of 56...

Betty Jean Clemens

Betty Jean Clemens

Sep 9, 2015

Betty Jean Clemens, 82, of Chesapeake, VA passed away in grace and peace on September 9, 2015. She was born in Rome, OH to the late Harvey and Izetta Rudolph. She was a dedicated advocate to the handicapped and worked for Sarah Bonwell Hudgins Center as a ceramic specialist to handicapped adults. She owned and operated a custom frame shop,...

Anne Price Mcdonald

Anne Price Mcdonald

Sep 8, 2015

Anne Price McDonald, 76, passed away September 8, 2015. She was born in Roanoke Rapids, NC the daughter of the late Samuel Norman Price and Mollie Cornelia Boseman Price. She was predeceased by her husband, John David McDonald; sister, Faye Dvorak; and brother, Donald Price. Anne is survived by her daughters, Terry Hyatt (Edward), Susan Chaney (Benji); grandchildren, Joshua Hyatt...

Dorothy Hancock King

Dorothy Hancock King

Sep 8, 2015

Dorothy Hancock King, 87, of Suffolk, VA passed away September 8, 2015. She was born in Newport News, VA to the late Herman and Eddie Hancock. She is also predeceased by her husband, Winfred J. King; daughter, Lisa K. Brinkley; sister, Margaret Kennedy; and brothers, Herman Hancock, Jr., Russell Hancock, and Edward Hancock. Dorothy retired after over 25 years as...

Ruth Griggs Piland

Ruth Griggs Piland

Sep 7, 2015

Ruth Griggs Piland, 86, passed away September 7, 2015. She was born in Suffolk, VA the daughter of the late Clyde M. and Naomi E. Griggs. She was predeceased by her husband, William M. Piland, Sr. She formerly worked as a sales clerk for Leggett's Department Store. She was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church and the Taylor-Brittle Sunday School...

Thomasina Louise Houk

Thomasina Louise Houk

Sep 5, 2015

Thomasina Louise Houk, 41, passed away September 5, 2015. She was born in Suffolk, VA the daughter of the late Emmett T. and Rose A. Umphlett. Thomasina is survived by her daughter, Sheyenne Whaley; son, Shane-Michael Houk; grandson, Emmett Zackari Branch; sister, Lois Marie Darden and husband, Lin; aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; and cousins; and special friends, MoJo, Tracey, and...

Calvin V. Casper

Calvin V. Casper

Sep 4, 2015

Calvin V. Casper, 65, passed away September 4, 2015. He was born in Gatesville, NC the son of Margaret Umphlette Casper Warren and the late James Calvin Casper. He formerly worked as a contractor. Including his mother, Calvin is also survived by his sisters, Peggy Hughes and Joyce P. Copeland; brothers, Thomas L. Casper, Rommie L. Casper, and James E....

Anna Hanna Kight

Anna Hanna Kight

Sep 4, 2015

Anna Louise Hanna Kight of Windsor Va. passed away Sept 4,2015 at the age of 77.She was born June 21, 1938 in Anson Co. Wadesboro, N.C. to the late James William Talent and Ella Mae Smallwood Talent. Anna is preceded in death by her daughter Linda Louise Crook, four brothers, Franklin Eugene Talent, Earl Talent, Henry Talent, and Edward Talent....

Jasper Ray Bell, Sr.

Jasper Ray Bell, Sr.

Sep 4, 2015

Jasper Ray Bell, Sr., 49, passed away September 4, 2015. He was born in Lumberton, NC the son of the late Joseph Ray Bell and Annie Ruth Bell. He formerly worked as a welder at AMSAC. Jasper is survived by his wife, Theresa Rock; daughter, Jessica Anne Bell; sons, Jasper Ray Bell, Jr. and Michael James Golden; the children's mother,...

Susan Gaynell Haywood

Susan Gaynell Haywood

Sep 2, 2015

Susan Gaynell Haywood, 59, passed away September 2, 2015. She was born in Portsmouth, VA the daughter of the late Vivian P. and George I. Martin, Jr. Susan is survived by her husband of 23 years, Kenneth R. Haywood; daughters and son-in-law: Lisa M. and Chad Beechboard, Amy L. Kesterson; step-son, Anthony Wayne Haywood; step-daughter, Karen Marie Duck; grandchildren, Jon,...

Jayson Leavern Payne

Jayson Leavern Payne

Aug 31, 2015

Services will be private.

William Joseph Morgan, Sr.

William Joseph Morgan, Sr.

Aug 24, 2015

William Joseph Morgan, Sr., 78, passed away August 24, 2015. He was born in Logan, WV to the late Harry Compton Morgan and Margaret Ruth Sims. William was a retired Deputy Sherriff of the Roanoke County Sherriff's Department. He was a member of Portsmouth Church of Christ and the Police Association of Virginia. William was a veteran of the U.S....

Sarah Barnhill Seavy

Sarah Barnhill Seavy

Aug 24, 2015

Sarah Marie Barnhill Lester Seavy, 68, passed away August 24, 2015. She was born in Nansemond County, VA the daughter of the late William Barnhill and Ruth and Earl Holland. She worked as the office manager of Hampton Roads Box Company. Sarah is survived by her husband of 30 years, Randall Leander Seavy; sons and daughters-in-law, Robbie Lester (Judi), Mack...

Ann Vorass Brinkley

Ann Vorass Brinkley

Aug 24, 2015

Mrs. Ann Vorass Brinkley, 67, of Newport News, VA peacefully passed away August 24, 2015. Ann was born in Elgin, Illinois to the proud parents of Eugene A. and Dorothy R. Vorass. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Barrington, Illinois. Ann graduated from Lake Zurich High School, in Lake Zurich, Illinois, June 1966. Soon...

Ovella Hall Turner

Ovella Hall Turner

Aug 24, 2015

Ovella Hall Turner, 83, passed away August 24, 2015. She was born in Rural Retreat, VA to the late James Walter Hall and Nora Margaret Bland Hall. Ovella is predeceased by her husband of 41 years Marvin Steele Turner and nine siblings. She was a retired production supervisor at Lipton Tea Co. Ovella is survived by her daughter, Janet T....

Bonnie Lou Lewis

Bonnie Lou Lewis

Aug 22, 2015

Bonnie Lou Lewis, 72, passed away August 22, 2015. She was born in Dixon, IL the daughter of the late Wilbur L. and Mable S. Stauffer. She was predeceased by her husband, Curtis H. Lewis; a son, Scott A. Howe; and four brothers. Bonnie retired from the Wahl Clipper Corporation as a repair person. Bonnie is survived by her children,...

Lillian White Riddick

Lillian White Riddick

Aug 21, 2015

Lillian White Riddick went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 21, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Herbert Lee White and Bertha Bunch White of Edenton, NC. She was married to the love of her life, the late Joseph Robert Riddick for 36 years. She is survived by her children, Larry Riddick and wife, Mary...

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