Obituaries
Carol O'Neal Johnson
Sep 9, 2026
Carol O’Neal Johnson, 82, of Suffolk, Va, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Alvah Elbert O’Neal and Sadie Valentine Brice O’Neal. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, James Roy Johnson. She is survived by her sons, Michael Alan Johnson (Cheryl), Anthony Neil Johnson, Mark Andrew Johnson(Lori);...
Karen Michelle Perkins
Sep 5, 2026
Karen Michelle Perkins, 70, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Sancerre Atlee Station in Mechanicsville, VA under the devoted and compassionate care of the staff in the Memory Care Unit as well as A Touch of Grace Health and Hospice.
Born on March 20, 1956, in Hampton, VA, Karen was the daughter...
Paul Arthur Norman, Sr.
Sep 2, 2026
Paul A. Norman, Sr., 90, of Ivor, Va, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. He was the son of the late Lebert Arthur Norman and Effie Alys Bailey Norman. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Faye Louise Norman. He is survived by his daughter, Ardith Norman (Donnie Harrell); sons, Paul A. Norman, Jr (Suzy)...
Linda Madeline Koch
Aug 27, 2026
Linda Madeline Salvatore Koch, 77, of Smithfield, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence Nicholas Salvatore and Ramona Elizabeth West Salvatore. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Jurgen Friedrich Koch; daughter, Christine Ann McKinney (Michael); sons, Lawrence Friedrich Koch (Mindy), Robert Joseph Koch (Shalor) and Anthony Christian Koch (Renee);...
Grady Mark Miller
Aug 25, 2026
Grady Mark Miller, 71, of Suffolk, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. He was the son of the late Grady Eugene Miller and Shirley Pat Houser Miller. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Marie Miller; sons, Morgan Miller and his partner Richard, Travis Holt and Tyler Holt and his wife Sheila; grandchildren, Aden, Anna, Chloe, Keiona, and Tru’lei;...
James William Peden, Sr
Aug 23, 2026
James “Bubba” William Peden, Sr, 88, of Battery Park, VA, passed away on Sunday, August, 23, 2026. He was the son of the late James Quinton Peden and Lillie Mae Stringfield Peden. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Annette Parker Peden. He is survived by daughters, Alva Belinda Mason (Donnie) and Lori Annette Davis (Mark);...
Barbara Johnson Neely
Aug 20, 2026
Barbara Johnson Neely, 80, passed away on August 20, 2026, leaving behind a loving family and a lifetime of cherished memories.
Born Barbara Lee Johnson on September 24, 1945, in Washington, D.C., Barbara was the daughter of the late Charles John Augustus Johnson Jr. and Elizabeth Ann Orr Johnson. Barbara dedicated much of her professional life to education and public service....
Thomas Archibald Dorsey, III
Aug 18, 2026
Thomas Archbald “Archie” Dorsey, III, 84, of Surry, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. He was the son of the late Thomas Archbald Dorsey, Jr and Louise Hopkins Dorsey. He is survived by his sister, Cynthia Louise Shaddock (Dave); a daughter, Julie and two grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Harrell; and a brother,...
Mary Louise Roy Pasko
Aug 17, 2026
Mary Louise Roy Pasko, 83, of Hampton, VA, passed away on August 17, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Ernest R. Roy and Edith M. Roy. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years David Milan Pasko.
Mrs. Pasko is survived by her sons, David Pasko (Christina), Daniel Pasko, and Matthew Pasko (Kristin); grandchildren, Anna, Madelyn,...
Larry Steven Sweet
Aug 17, 2026
Larry Steven "Steve" Sweet, 72, of Smithfield, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026. Born in 1954 in Lexington, Virginia, to Charles and Joyce Sweet, Steve worked over 20 years at Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipyard, retiring as a Senior Designer. He was a man of many passions, including sports, drawing, reading, history, and NASCAR, but his greatest...
Otis James "Pete" Farmer
Aug 16, 2026
Otis James “Pete” Farmer passed away peacefully in his home on August 16, 2026. A native of Altavista, Virginia, he was born on January 15, 1940 to Wayne Vinton Farmer and Virginia Newman Farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents and his two brothers, Okie R. Farmer and Kenneth W. Farmer. He is survived by his beloved wife...
Gerald McCullen
Aug 15, 2026
Gerald McCullen, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, peacefully passed away at his home on August 15, 2026. Born on March 3, 1938, in Philadelphia, PA, Gerald lived a life full of love, service, and dedication to his family and country.
Son to the late James H. and Elizabeth E. McCullen, Gerald was known for his unwavering loyalty and kindness. He...
Debora Jean Cramer (née Boyle)
Aug 13, 2026
Debora Jean Cramer (née Boyle), age 69, of Carrollton, passed away peacefully at her home August 13th, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She will be deeply missed. Debora courageously lived with dementia for 11 years, maintaining her dignity throughout her struggle.
Born in Groton, Massachusetts, Debora traveled extensively with her family during her father’s U.S. Navy service....
Helen Thacker Johnson
Aug 12, 2026
Helen Thacker Johnson, 97, of Surry passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Herbert Marsden Thacker and Miriam Batten Thacker. Mrs. Johnson was also preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Nelson Johnson. She is survived by her sons, Stephen Nelson Johnson (Susan) and Herbert Keith Johnson (Shannon); grandchildren, Kelly Marie Johnson (Brad),...
Daisy Monica Arthurs
Aug 9, 2026
Daisy Monica Arthurs, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on August 9, 2026, at the age of 84. Her transition was a beautiful reflection of divine design, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family.
Born in Portland, Jamaica, on December 30, 1941, to the late Daisy and...
Deborah Ann Lane
Aug 7, 2026
Deborah Ann Webb Lane, 77, of Smithfield, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, August 7, 2026. She was the daughter of the late James Garland Webb and Myrtle Virginia Blanks Webb. Deborah was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Dennis M. Lane; daughters, Michele A. Lane and Amber...
Eric Thomas Kitchen
Aug 6, 2026
Eric Thomas Kitchen, 50, of Carrsville, Virginia, passed away Thursday August 6, 2026, after a long, courageous battle fighting cancer.
Eric was born on September 20, 1975, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Eric is survived by his wife of 31 years, Dawna Makela Kitchen, two sons, Evan Thomas Kitchen and Aiden Joseph Kitchen, all of Carrsville, and his devoted parents Milan (Mike)...
Anita Marie Garcia
Aug 2, 2026
Anita Marie Garcia passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born in Nottingham, England on January 22, 1941. She was proceeded in death by her loving husband Harold.
Anita was very passionate about her faith and was a member of Benn's United Methodist Church. She was active in the VFW and multiple organizations...
Ellen Virginia Gianettino
Jul 31, 2026
Ellen Virginia Gianettino, 64, of Newport News, VA, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Kenneth Byron Ball and Virginia Isabel Riley Ball. She is survived by her husband of twenty-two years, David Wayne Gianettino; daughters, Amber Reeves and Jennifer Gianettino; grandchildren, Kahlan, Addelyn, Reagan and Skyler; In-Laws, David and Carolyn Gianettino; sisters,...
Cecile Owens
Jul 24, 2026
Cecile Owens, 82, of Smithfield, VA, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Douglas Ray Owens. She is survived by her daughter, Tonya Cecile Lynch (Keith); son, Lee Owens; grandchildren, Riley Owens, Skyler Lynch, McKayla Russell and Lily Owens; a sister, Sandie McPherson; brother-in-law, Laris Owens; and sister-in-law, Brenda...
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