Obituaries

Lee Francis Andreozzi

Lee Francis Andreozzi

Dec 12, 2021

On December 12, 2021 Lee Francis Andreozzi passed away at home.  Lee was a devoted husband to Donna, a wonderful father to John, Diana, Bill and Mike and a loving grandfather and great grandfather.  Lee was skilled in all areas of shipbuilding, had a strong work ethic and amazing leadership skills.  He will be deeply missed by his friends and...

Carolease Joyner Berryman

Carolease Joyner Berryman

Dec 11, 2021

Carolease Joyner Berryman, 77, of Carrollton, Va passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021.  She was the daughter of the late Nurney Daniel Joyner and Cleo Gwaltney Joyner.  She is survived by her son, Shannon Stafford (Stacey); grandchildren, Tristan, Steven, Savannah, Chris and Micaela; and a brother, Keith Joyner (Ireta).  She was also preceded in death by a brother, Dale...

Leslie Marable Rutledge, Jr.

Leslie Marable Rutledge, Jr.

Dec 4, 2021

Smithfield, VA – It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of Leslie Marable Rutledge, Jr., of Smithfield, VA, on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at the age of 77. Les passed away peacefully at his home with his wife of over 52 years, Peggy Lynn Bondurant Rutledge, by his side.Les will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Peggy,...

Rodney Dwayne Stansel

Rodney Dwayne Stansel

Nov 30, 2021

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Rodney Dwayne “Wayne” Stansel of Smithfield, Virginia. Just 54 years old, Wayne passed away unexpectedly on November 30, 2021 in his home. He loved his family and friends fiercely, leaving this world a warrior and a hero. Wayne was born on April 26, 1967, in Taylorsville, NC to Carolyn...

Russell Stuart Daughtrey

Russell Stuart Daughtrey

Nov 27, 2021

On November 27th, 2021, Russell Stuart Daughtrey died peacefully in his home in Goldsboro, North Carolina, surrounded by friends and family, and his wife of 54 years, JoAnn Edwards Daughtrey. Russell was born in Isle of Wight County, VA on October 5th, 1945 and was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Stuart Daughtrey, mother, Sarah Virginia Daughtrey, and granddaughter,...

Alan Stephen Nogiec

Alan Stephen Nogiec

Nov 20, 2021

Alan Stephen Nogiec, 72, of Windsor passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD.  Alan was born in New Britain, CT and was the son of the late Paul A. Nogiec and Marie Lowe Nogiec.  He is survived by his devoted wife of 49 years, Jane Tremel Nogiec; son, Seth Nogiec (Alison); granddaughter, Madelyn...

Glen Nelon

Glen Nelon

Nov 12, 2021

Glen Nelon, age 83, of Smithfield, VA passed away on November 12, 2021 in a fatal car accident in the town of Suffolk. He was born on January 18, 1938 to the late James Alfred Nelon and Mary Lee Brittain Nelon. After high school, he went on to join the Air Force for 4 years. He later joined the Coast...

Joseph Octavious Chapman, Sr

Joseph Octavious Chapman, Sr

Nov 5, 2021

 Joseph Octavious Chapman, Sr. died peacefully at his home in Smithfield, Virginia, on November 5th, surrounded by family and friends and his wife of 63 years, Betty.  Joe was born in Smithfield on July 6, 1934, and was predeceased in death by his father (Octavious), his mother (Joan Jesse), his sister (Mary Francis), his brother (William Rea), and niece Sandra...

Stephen Earl Jones

Stephen Earl Jones

Nov 3, 2021

Stephen Earl Jones, Sr, 69, of Smithfield passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021.  He was the son of the late Henry Morgan Jones, Sr and Nettie Virginia Wells Jones. Mr. Jones is survived by his daughter, Brandy J. Blose (Douglas); son, Stephen Earl Allen (Rosemary); grandchildren, Brandon, Destinie, Caleb, Gabriel A., Matt and Gabriel W.; and his best friend...

Cathleen Gray Howren

Cathleen Gray Howren

Oct 27, 2021

Cathleen Gray Howren, 69, of Smithfield, passed away on, Wednesday, October 27, 2021.  She was the daughter of the late Van Buren Gray, Jr. and Fancheon Allien Kuehn Gray.  She is survived by her daughters, Brooke Delatte (Anthony) and Autumn Moore (Jacob); grandchildren, Anthony, Jr, (Brittany), Makala, Cora, and Finn; great granddaughter, Kennedy; sisters, Shirlene Harper (Tom) and Gwen Haskell...

Elmer John Godfrey III

Elmer John Godfrey III

Oct 26, 2021

Elmer John Godfrey, III, 75, was called to be with the Lord on, October 26, 2021.  He worked for 40 years for Smithfield Foods as an Industrial Engineer.  His passions included golf, fishing and hunting.  John was the son of the late Elmer John Godfrey, Jr. and Nellie Beale Godfrey Bateman.  John is survived by his wife of 53 years,...

Lloyd Robert Enix

Lloyd Robert Enix

Oct 24, 2021

 

Lloyd Robert Enix, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 24, 2021 surrounded by loved ones.  He was born on November 9, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan, which is where he spent his childhood and young adult life.  He graduated from Eastern Michigan with a Business Management degree while serving in the Air National Guard.  His intelligence...

Dorothy Josephine Somerset

Dorothy Josephine Somerset

Oct 22, 2021

Dorothy Josephine Wiggins Somerset, 84, of Smithfield, went home to be with our Heavenly Father, on Friday October 22, 2021.  She was the daughter of the late Luther Edwin Wiggins and Hazel Irene Greene Wiggins.  She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Bill Jack Somerset; daughter, Stephanie I. Scott (Dennis); sons, Bill Jack Somerset, II and Kenneth M....

Mildred "Polly" Pauline Roche

Mildred "Polly" Pauline Roche

Oct 20, 2021

Mildred Pauline “Polly” Barlowe Roche, 96, of Newport News, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.  She was the daughter of Charles Maynard Barlowe and Martha Gertrude Caish Barlowe.  Mrs. Roche is survived by her daughters, Sandra J. Nelson (Gordon), Cindy Duck and Debbie Miller (Greg); grandchildren, Lisa Jones, Tommy Nelson, Christy West, Mathew Miller, Meredith Crouse, Jared Miller and...

Lucy Sorenson Pape

Lucy Sorenson Pape

Oct 19, 2021

     The angels in Heaven are celebrating a new arrival at the passing of Lucy Sorenson Pape, October 19, 2021.  Lucy was born January 17, 1931 in Newport News, Virginia to Lloyd Raymond “Sorry” Sorenson, Jr. and Lucy Helena Ankers Sorenson.  She graduated from the prestigious Fairfax Hall School for Girls in Waynesboro, Virginia in 1947, from the College of...

Mary Louise Scott

Mary Louise Scott

Oct 19, 2021

Mary Louise Edwards Scott “Doots” 89, of Surry, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at her residence with her family by her side.  Mrs. Scott is survived by her husband of 69 years, Floyd Barham Scott “Joe” and daughter Donna Jo Scott.  She was preceded in death by a daughter Sharon Louise Scott and her parents Jack and Louise...

Robert "Bobby" W. Nelms

Robert "Bobby" W. Nelms

Oct 16, 2021

Robert “Bobby” W. Nelms, 64, of Suffolk, VA passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 after a brief illness.  He was the son of Barbara Bradshaw Nelms and the late Robert Langley Nelms.  Bobby is survived by his bride of 31 years Elizabeth “Liz” Harrell Nelms; daughters, Sarah N. Brock (EJ) and Ashley; sons, J. W. Hogan (Renee) and Bill...

Lula N. Addy

Lula N. Addy

Oct 12, 2021

Lula N. Addy, 97, died peacefully at her daughter’s house in Surry, VA on October 12, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Julian B. Addy, of 64 years, sons, Jerry B. Addy and Glenn R. Addy and a grandson Reid A. Addy. She is survived by her son, Gene W. Addy (Donna) of Rockford, IL and daughter...

Judy Caroline Colwell

Judy Caroline Colwell

Oct 9, 2021

Sadly, after a long fight with Covid, Judy Caroline Miller Colwell lost the battle on October 9, 2021.  She is now in Heaven with her dad.  She leaves behind her mother, sister, brother, and two sons.  Ms. Colwell was a dedicated school bus driver for Isle of Wight Academy for many years.  She is gone, but never forgotten.  Rest in...

Lucille Gray Jones

Lucille Gray Jones

Oct 9, 2021

Lucille Gray Jones, 89, of Ivor passed away on, Saturday, October 9, 2021.  She was the daughter of the late Ruffin F. Gray and Elsie Walker Gray.  She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Jack Monroe Jones; daughters, Barbara J. Hunter (Billy), Brenda J. Crofts (Jim) and Wendy L. Sims (Carson); son, Jack M. Jones, Jr; grandchildren, Tracy...