Obituaries
Elizabeth "Bettie" Bullock Holleman
Nov 18, 2023
Elizabeth, (Bettie) Bullock Holleman of Vinton, VA, formerly of Smithfield, VA passed away peacefully in her home on November 18, 2023 at 79 years of age.
Bettie was the daughter of the late James L. Bullock and Alice Moore Bullock of Smithfield. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Kuder (Keith) of Vinton, VA and son, William J....
Ruth W. Simpson
Nov 14, 2023
Ruth W. Simpson, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and member of the Maggie Valley N.C. community passed away November 14, 2023, at the age of 94. Born in Virginia on December 2, 1928, Ruth lived a life dedicated to helping others. She was on the Board of Directors of the Maggie Valley Civic Association helping raise funds for many...
Brian Fulton Jones
Nov 12, 2023
Brian Fulton Jones, 64 of Smithfield, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023. He was the son of the late Fulton Jethro Jones and Edith Simpson Jones. He is survived by his daughter, Katie Jones Hunter (Jason); grandchildren, Keagan, Ean, Cameron, Ava and Jolie; sisters, Kathy Brock Suggs (Ralph), Sharon Jones Foster (Mike), and Beverly Jones Dooley (Bill); brother,...
Robert "Bob" Michael Kelly
Nov 11, 2023
Robert “Bob” Michael Kelly, 70, of Smithfield, Virginia passed away at home on November 11, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas C. and Lorraine E. Kelly. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Janice M. Kelly and his daughter Brianna N. Philipps-Kelly and her wife Ashley; brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Trish Kelly; brother-in-law...
Patricia Ann Girard
Nov 10, 2023
Patricia Ann Girard, 86, of Goodlettsville, TN, formerly of Smithfield, VA passed away Friday, November 10, 2023, under the care of Alive Hospice. A loving wife, mother, Mémère and Grand Mémère was born in Tampa, FL as the 12th child to Lee Arthur Prior and Mary Jeanette Phillips Prior on December 31, 1936. She is predeceased by her parents,...
Robert Gary Johnston
Nov 7, 2023
Robert "Gary" Johnston, 66, unexpectedly passed away on November 7, 2023. He was born on March 3, 1957 to Lloyd Rea Johnston Sr. and Lois Jeanette Turner Johnston. Robert, known as Gary to family and friends, was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Charles Johnston and is survived by his brother Lloyd Johnston, Jr and niece, Kristen Miller.
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Helen Linnea Sundstrom Milne
Nov 6, 2023
Helen Linnea Sundstrom Milne passed away on November 6, 2023 in Smithfield, VA. She was born in Greenwich, CT to Walter and Annie Beck Sundstrom, immigrants from Gamlakarleby, Finland. She grew up on the Iron Range in northern MN and attended the Duluth campus of the University of Minnesota from 1947-1950. She majored in English and also studied Spanish,...
Annie Delilah Jones Doggett
Nov 4, 2023
Delilah J. Doggett, 99, of Surry County passed away on November 4, 2023, at Waverly Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Waverly, Virginia. She had been a resident there for over seven years. She was born Annie Delilah Jones December 20, 1923, to Ruth Delilah Batten Jones and Maurice Ray Jones on a small farm a few miles northwest of...
Sandra Hahn
Oct 31, 2023
Sandra Hahn, 80, fought courageously against a radical cancer, passed away October 31, 2023. Sandy was born June 14, 1943. She leaves behind her husband, 3 children, 4 stepchildren and several grandchildren. She will be greatly missed, and in our hearts. Online condolences may be registered at www.littlesfuneralhome.com.
Kimberly Marie Adams Brickhouse
Oct 29, 2023
Kimberly Marie Adams Brickhouse, 61 of Suffolk, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023. She was the daughter of Janice Fay Goodwin Adams and the late Donald Francis Adams. She is survived by her husband of 18 years, Leslie Brickhouse, Jr; daughters, Jessica Faye Davis (Michael Darnell); son, Michael Shawn Ownby; grandchildren, Micah, Matayla, Michael Jr; and sisters, Teresa Dorsey...
Joseph George Gayle
Oct 25, 2023
Joseph George Gayle of Carrollton, VA went home to be with Jesus on October 25, 2023. A loving husband, father, Papaw and great Papaw was born to Fitzhugh Lee Gayle and Doris Nottingham Tennis Gayle in Rescue, VA on August 19, 1932. Preceded in death by his three brothers, Fitzhugh Lee Gayle Jr., William Ray Gayle and Ronald Carrol Gayle....
Raymond L. Brake, III
Oct 20, 2023
It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Raymond Brake III, a dedicated outdoorsman and respected civil servant for NAVFAC MIDLANT PWD Yorktown-Cheatham Annex with over 30 years of federal service.
Ray was 55 and passed away suddenly on October 20, 2023. He is survived by his life partner, Carol Peterson, who is also a NAVFAC...
Howard "The Hound Hunter" E. Holloman
Oct 20, 2023
Howard E. “The Hound Hunter” Holloman passed away on October 20, 2023, after a yearlong battle with cancer. He leaves behind his wife Kathy; brothers, Jimmy and Michael Holloman; and nephews Matt and Luke Holloman. Howard loved volunteering at the Isle of Wight Animal Shelter and leaves behind many animal friends and all the other volunteers at the shelter to remember him....
Dave Kolb
Oct 18, 2023
David Michel Kolb, 45, of Carrollton, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was the son of Dan Kolb, Sr. and Paula Wolf Hahn (Charles “Skip”). He is also survived by his wife Desiree Kolb; son, Westley Smith (Elizabeth Hernandez); daughters, Hope Kolb (Cory Deckard), Hailey Kolb, Caitlin Kolb and Selena Kolb;...
Pat Soule
Oct 17, 2023
Padraic "Pat" Seosamh Soule, 71, of Smithfield, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. He was the son of the late Clinton Curtis Soule, Jr and Margaret Katherine Stearns Soule. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Virginia “Ginny" Lathrop Soule; daughter Tiffany Marie Soule (Tyler); sister Kathleen Beaudoin (Raymond); brothers Michael Soule (Karen), Kevin Soule, and Shawn...
Robert (Ron) Cameron Roach, Jr.
Oct 15, 2023
Robert Cameron Roach Jr. (Ron) passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at the age of 75 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living life to the fullest. He was the son of the late Robert Cameron Roach Sr. and Ruth Virginia Hawkins Roach. He is...
Francis Richard Correia
Oct 15, 2023
Francis Richard Correia, a retired Pipefitter and U.S. Army veteran, passed away on October 15, 2023, in Suffolk, Virginia. He was 75 years old.Born on March 8, 1948, in Fall River Massachusetts, Francis was the beloved son of the late Lewis Correia and Deolinda Freitas Correia. His father and mother were a source of inspiration and support throughout his life.After...
Carol Ann Dewitt
Oct 14, 2023
Carol Ann Dewitt, 75, of Hayes, Virginia, passed away on October 14, 2023. Born December 17, 1947 and native of Tangier Island, VA. Ann was the daughter of the late Sarah Ellen Crockett and Parker L. Parks. Ann was one of seven sisters born to Parker and Sarah. Ann loved her sisters, Mary, Henrietta (Ett), Margaret (Mog), Patricia (Trish),...
Mayra Izquierdo Yankanwich
Oct 13, 2023
Mayra Izquierdo Yankanwich, 66, passed away at her home on October 13, 2023. Mayra was born on November 29, 1956, in Cuba, to Hermino and Mavis Izquierdo. Her departure has left a void that can never be filled. She was an extraordinary woman whose love and kindness touched the lives of all who knew her.Mayra's greatest accomplishment in life was...
Raymond Ray Norris
Oct 12, 2023
Raymond Ray Norris passed away peacefully at home on October 12, 2023, in Windsor, Virginia. He was born on October 7, 1933 to Lee Barry Norris and Annie Mae Britt Norris. Raymond brought light and joy to the lives of those who had the honor of knowing him.
Raymond served his country with great pride and commitment as a...


