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Ronnie Lee Bradshaw, Sr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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;...

Anne Ballard Walton Stone

Anne Ballard Walton Stone

Jun 10, 2015

Anne Ballard Walton Stone, 78, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 10, 2015, surrounded by the love of her children. She was born to the late Ballard Smith Walton and Alliene Pettway Walton. She was the youngest sister of three and is predeceased by her oldest sister, Grace Bowen. She was a graduate of Maury...

Lillie Patricia Hill

Lillie Patricia Hill

Jun 9, 2015

Lillie Patricia Hill, 75, passed away June 9, 2015. She was born in Crutchfield, KY the daughter of the late George Leonard Hill and Geneva Lee Plant Hill. She is survived by her sister, Vivian L. Sullivan; and brother, Edward M. Hill. Services will be private. Parr Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family. Condolences may be registered online...

Anna Leigh White Buck

Anna Leigh White Buck

Jun 8, 2015

Anna Leigh White Buck, 89, went to be with the Lord on June 8, 2015. She was the widow of the late Elmer "Glenn" Buck. She was a native of Windsor, VA and a 1943 graduate of Windsor High School. Anna was the daughter of the late W.C. "Woody" White and Myrtie Roberts White and was also predeceased by two...

Elizabeth Carolyn Smith

Elizabeth Carolyn Smith

Jun 7, 2015

Elizabeth Carolyn Smith, 84, passed away June 7, 2015 after a three month courageous battle with cancer. She was a native of Roduco, NC, and the daughter of the late Shade and Nora Robertson Umphlett. Carolyn was an active member of Oakland Christian Church for 64 years. She loved being a part of the church, especially helping with pie and...

Ansell Howard Housand

Ansell Howard Housand

Jun 7, 2015

Ansell "Detroit" Howard Housand, 70, passed away on June 7, 2015 after a long struggle with cancer surrounded by his beloved wife and family. He was born in Horry County, South Carolina the son of the late Herbert Willard Housand and Pinnie Long Housand Martin. He was predeceased by his stepfather, Kenneth Cecil Martin, Sr.; a sister; and three brothers....

Rachel Elizabeth Prince Khould

Rachel Elizabeth Prince Khould

May 30, 2015

Rachel Elizabeth Prince Khould, 32, passed away May 30, 2015. She was born in Virginia Beach, VA the daughter of Lewis C. and Glenda J. Prince. She worked as a horse trainer. She was a member of Christ Sanctified Holy Church in Perry, GA. Including her parents Rachel is survived by her daughter, Lera Alia Khould; son, Hayden Lane Smallwood;...

Randolph Hugh Lassiter, Sr.

Randolph Hugh Lassiter, Sr.

May 29, 2015

Randolph Hugh Lassiter, Sr. passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 29, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late Ernest and Ladonia Lassiter, Mr. Lassiter was born in Nansemond County, and the last remaining of his eleven siblings. A veteran of the Korean War and a Master Shipbuilder, he retired from the Newport News Shipyard after...

Barbara Jane Knisley

Barbara Jane Knisley

May 28, 2015

Barbara Jane Knisley, 78, passed away May 28, 2015 at Nansemond Pointe after a lengthy illness. She was born in Warren, PA to the late Wallace F. Outrid and Florence E. Fox. Barbara was predeceased by her sister, Ardeth Lauffenburger. Barbara was a member of Cypress Chapel Christian Church. She was a retired bookstore clerk at Regent University. Barbara is...

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