Obituaries

Jessie Edward Wise

Jessie Edward Wise

Mar 5, 2024

Jessie Edward Wise, 70 of Windsor, VA passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. He was the son of the late Emmett William Wise and Susie Beatrice Bradshaw Wise. He is survived by his daughter, Cynthia Wise Turner (Tracey); son, Jeremy Edward Wise (Tina); grandchildren, Corey, Brennan, Dominick and Natalya; sisters, Betty Sue Burris and Louise Bennett (Kyle); brothers, David...

Barton McKown Fowlkes

Barton McKown Fowlkes

Mar 2, 2024

Barton McKown Fowlkes, 49, of Hampton VA passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024. Barton was an extremely intelligent and an avid reader from an early age.

Barton was born on October 19, 1974 to Meade and Susan McKown Fowlkes in Charlottesville, VA.

He loved wandering in the woods and challenging discussions with anyone on any subject up for consideration. He loved his...

Elizabeth Rose DiCesare Perry

Elizabeth Rose DiCesare Perry

Feb 22, 2024

Elizabeth Rose DiCesare Perry, 82, of Smithfield, VA, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024.  She was born August 8, 1941, the daughter of the late Alexander DiCesare and Irene Holland DiCesare.  She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Walter Perry; daughter, Donna Robinson (Dwayne); sons, David Perry (Anne) and Scott Perry; grandchildren, Alex, Jessica (Brian), Scott and...

Yvonne Beaver Edwards

Yvonne Beaver Edwards

Feb 21, 2024

Yvonne “Vonnie” Beaver Edwards, 93 of Williamsburg, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior for eternal rest with family by her side on February 21, 2024. Vonnie was born October 10, 1930 to Ralph H. Beaver and Ethel Beck Beaver of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.

 

She will be remembered for her strong Christian faith, resilience, sense of humor, enthusiasm for...

Michael Gene Johnson

Michael Gene Johnson

Feb 18, 2024

Michael Gene Johnson, 72, of Carrollton, VA passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024. He was the son of the late Gladwin Lawrence Johnson and Mary Dorla Britt Johnson. 



He is survived by his son, Robert Alan Johnson (Lisa); granddaughters, Lauren and Emily; sister, Lanelle Johnson; brother Lawrence Johnson (Joanne); and a niece Heather Johnson. He was also preceded in death...

Virginia Nielsen Jacquette

Virginia Nielsen Jacquette

Feb 17, 2024

Virginia Nielsen Jacquette, 89, of Smithfield, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024.  She was the daughter of the late Louis Seigfred Nielsen and Esther Elfea Creighton Nielsen.  She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Isaac Simns Jacquette, Jr; daughter, Robin Koob (Don); sons, Gary Simns Jacquette (Linda) and Anthony Louis Jacquette (Andrea); grandchildren, Tara Morales and Kristen...

Malcolm Pat Clark

Malcolm Pat Clark

Feb 14, 2024

Malcolm Pat Clark, 94, born July 21, 1929, a native of Murray, Kentucky, departed this life for eternity on Wednesday, February 14th, 2024, with family at his side at home. He had lived most of his life in Hampton Roads, Virginia. A member of West Hampton Baptist Church for over 60 years, he served as a Sunday school teacher for...

Lewis "Doc" Rawls Pulley

Lewis "Doc" Rawls Pulley

Feb 12, 2024

Lewis “Doc” Rawls Pulley, 86, of Windsor, VA, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024. He was the son of the late William Emmett Pulley, II and Lilian Estelle Atkins. He is survived by his daughters, Miranda Wheeler (Matthew) and Rachel Miller (Marc); grandchildren, Ella, Callan, Clayton, Max, Madison, Reagan; sister, Mary Catherine Foster (Charles); and brother, Thomas Pulley (Betty)....

Gina Marie Rorrer Elliott

Gina Marie Rorrer Elliott

Feb 11, 2024

Gina Elliott, 51, of Carrollton, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024.  She fought her battle with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome by the side of her son, Nathan.  She spent years fighting this battle that had no end.  



Gina Elliott was, and still is, a warm and loving soul.  She was the glue that held her family together.  She was a...

Joseph Dudley Drumright, Jr.

Joseph Dudley Drumright, Jr.

Feb 10, 2024

Joseph Dudley Drumright, Jr, 68, of Battery Park, VA, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024. We lost a wonderful husband, father, brother, grand/great grandaddy, brother-in-law, relative, and friend. He was known for his unforgettable sense of humor and honesty with a passion for bluegrass music and the outdoors.

 

He was the son of the late Joseph Dudley Drumright, Sr and...

Amber Shree Richards

Amber Shree Richards

Feb 9, 2024

Amber Richards was a devoted mother, wife and caregiver that lived in Carrollton Virginia. She unexpectedly passed on the night of Feb 9th 2024 in our home at the age of 34.  Amber is survived by her husband Robert Richards, her son Dakota Pinkard; brother, Christoper Rodriguez; and her father, Butch Little.  Amber was born in Ventura California Feb 20th...

Anne Griffin Thacker

Anne Griffin Thacker

Feb 5, 2024

Anne Griffin Thacker, 92, of Smithfield passed away Monday, February 5th, 2024. She was the daughter of the late William Floyd Griffin and Musa Kane Britt.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years Shelton Lane Thacker and son William Randall "Randy" Thacker. Anne is survived by her son, Michael R. Thacker, daughter Sharon Thacker Carawan, grandson Justin...

Amber Lynn Gibson

Amber Lynn Gibson

Feb 1, 2024

Amber Lynn Gibson Obituary, Smithfield VA, Amber Gibson Passed Away In Tragic Accident

Amber Lynn Gibson Obituary, Death – It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we share the devastating news of the passing of Amber Gibson, beloved granddaughter of Wes and Lynn Gibson of Virginia Beach, VA and husband Jesse Sarver of Smithfield, VA. Amber’s life was tragically...

Regina Davis Minton

Regina Davis Minton

Jan 29, 2024



Regina Davis Minton, 73 of Rescue, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 29, 2024, at her residence following an extended illness. 

 

She was the daughter of the late Baxter Kenneth Davis and Ethel Novella Harrison Davis. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Ronald Lynn Minton; daughter, Rachel M. Jones (Michael); son, Ronald Minton (Eve); grandchildren,...

Norma Jean Kiser

Norma Jean Kiser

Jan 27, 2024

Norma Jean Kiser, 91, passed away peacefully at home, Saturday, January 27, 2024. Norma was the daughter of the late Lark and Ethel Lee.

Norma retired from Newport News Shipbuilding.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years, Frank D. Kiser. She leaves to cherish her memory four children; Drema Meeks, Frank D. “Frankie” Kiser Jr, Patricia Vaughn...

Anna Lee Vannatter

Anna Lee Vannatter

Jan 26, 2024

Anna Lee Vannatter, 90, of Smithfield, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024.  She was the daughter of the late Walter Keck and Sarah Belle Webb Keck. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Odell Ray Vannatter. She is survived by her daughters, Rhonda S. Payne (Michael) and Teresa K. Vannatter; grandchildren, Cristy (Steve), Michael, Jr. (Jenna),...

Philip Ray Wells, Sr.

Philip Ray Wells, Sr.

Jan 26, 2024

Philip Ray Wells, Sr, 54 passed away at his home in Ivor, VA on Friday, January 26, 2024. Philip was the son of Olivia Dee Wells and the late Ashton Lee Wells, Sr. He is also survived by his children, Philip, Jr. (Krystal), Emily (Alex), and Taylor Edwards; brothers, Tony L. Wells (Amy) and Ashton L. Wells, Jr (Kim); grandchildren,...

Melissa Ann Versailles

Melissa Ann Versailles

Jan 25, 2024

Melissa Ann Versailles, 57, of Smithfield, VA passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Allen Arthur Aldridge and Vicky Ann McPherson Aldridge. She is survived by her loving and faithful husband of 25 years, Franklin Versailles; daughter, Emily Mae Platt; grandchildren, Kyieesha Leann White and Bradley Alexander Platt; sisters, Tina Gladle (Sonny), Denyell...

Bridgette "Bridgiee" Lynn Pardoe

Bridgette "Bridgiee" Lynn Pardoe

Jan 23, 2024

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Bridgette “Bridgiee” Lynn Pardoe who left us on a cold day January 23rd 2024, at age 51. She died suddenly in a fatal car accident in Carrollton Virginia. 

Bridgette was born on a warm summer day, August 24th 1972. She will be remembered for her infectious smile and laugh, her warm heart and kindness...

Wallace W. Middleton

Wallace W. Middleton

Jan 15, 2024

Wallace W. Middleton of Suffolk, Virginia, passed away at the age of 91 at his home on January 15, 2024.

He was born in Colquitt, Georgia to Gladys V. Thompson Middleton and Eugene Wade Middleton of Colquitt, Georgia.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mildred B. Middleton; one daughter, Deborah M. Walker (David); one son, Eric W. Middleton (Tammy);and...