Obituaries

Paula King Sutton

Paula King Sutton

Oct 25, 2018

Paula Jean King Sutton, age 60, of Smithfield passed away on October 25, 2018 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Everett Dean “Bill” Sutton, her parents Gene Paul King and Sadie Marie Hill Gregory. Paula was born in Portsmouth, VA and resided in Smithfield.  She excelled at her position as an X-ray technician. ...

Patrick "Pat" Smith McLaughlin

Patrick "Pat" Smith McLaughlin

Oct 23, 2018

Patrick “Pat” Smith McLaughlin, age 60, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away suddenly on October 23, 2018.  Patrick was the son of the late Shad Royce McLaughlin and Osa Louise Smith McLaughlin.  He is survived by his wife of 29 years Diane Bailey McLaughlin; daughters, Stacie Blackwell (Chris), Stephanie Minga (Rob), Laurie Minga, Amber Mclaughlin (Rob), Mandi...

Kory Laurene Jones

Kory Laurene Jones

Oct 21, 2018

Kory Laurene Jones, of Middletown, passed away Sunday evening, October 21, 2018, surrounded by, and in the arms of, a large group of the family and friends that loved and supported her. Kory was born on February 23, 1985, in Newport News, VA to her loving and caring parents, Mark and Kim Forrest, and grew up learning from and cherishing...

W. Thomas Blackshear

W. Thomas Blackshear

Oct 18, 2018

Thomas Blackshear, 81, of Smithfield, VA, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 in Riverside Regional Medical Center. Tom was the son of the late Wayman Law and Elouise Mouring Blackshear. Tom served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict from 1955-1957. He graduated with honors from Florida State University with a B.S. Degree in Mathematics and was...

Nancy M Cundiff

Nancy M Cundiff

Oct 11, 2018

Due to a sudden decline in health, Mrs. Nancy M. Cundiff, 66, of Carrollton, VA passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at Norfolk General Hospital.  Nancy was born October 30, 1951 in Connecticut to the late Louis Maheu and Catherine Maheu Getzinger.  Nancy is survived by her beloved husband of 25 years, Daniel N. Cundiff, and a son, Lou...

Catherine Christine Vieira

Catherine Christine Vieira

Oct 10, 2018

Catherine Christine Vieira, 75, of Smithfield passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at her residence.  She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Goldie Ruscio.  She is survived by her son Joseph Vieira, Jr; grandson Dolton McCurry; daughter Thelma Cockes; brother, Joseph “Joey” Ruscio; sisters, Gloria Shelton Ruscio, Louise Ruscio Hodges and Judith Caramadre.  She was preceded in...

Thomas Joseph Orlowski

Thomas Joseph Orlowski

Oct 5, 2018

LTC (Ret) Thomas Joseph Orlowski, 76, of Smithfield passed away on Friday, October 5, 2018 at his residence.  He was born the son of the late Roman and Eleanor Orlowski.  He is survived by his wife Carolyn W. Orlowski; daughters Christie Franzen, Diana Harris (John), Michelle Windsor (Philip), Nicole Benham and Sherree Setzer (Jeffery); Michael Roman Orlowski (Maria); twenty-one grandchildren;...

James Bertrum Godwin

James Bertrum Godwin

Sep 28, 2018

James Bertrum Godwin, 79, passed away on September 28, 2018.  Jim was the son of the late Paul Richard Godwin and Bertha Foreman Godwin.  He is survived by his wife Sandra Meade Elkins Godwin; daughters Cindy Shapland (Daniel) and Karen Boyer (Jim); sons, Jimmy, John (Linda), Tony, Mike, J. D. Elkins; ten grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren; sister, Shirley F....

Jane Waterman Beale

Jane Waterman Beale

Sep 25, 2018

Jane Beale, born on August 11, 1933 in Philadelphia, PA, is now free from illness and pain, as she passed away surrounded by her family on September 25, 2018.  She was predeceased by her parents Edwin and Victoria Waterman; husband, Robert Beaumont; son, David Beaumont; and her second husband, John Beale.  She is survived by her son, Steve Beaumont (Rita);...

Marlene A Jenkins

Marlene A Jenkins

Sep 23, 2018

Marlene Ann Eley Jenkins, 78, of Carrollton passed away on September 23, 2018.  She was preceded in death by her husband Edwin John Jenkins and her son Steven Byron Jenkins and daughter in law Kathy Lynn Jenkins.  “Nana” as she was known by her family is survived by her granddaughter Lesley J. Regnet (Glenn); grandson Anthony Byron Jenkins; three great...

Shelia Marie Hodges

Shelia Marie Hodges

Sep 13, 2018

Shelia Marie Hatcher Hodges, 47, of Smithfield passed away on September 13, 2018.  She was the daughter of the late Freddy Lee Hatcher and is survived by her mother Evelyn Marie Dodson Hatcher.  She is also survived by her daughter Ashley Marie Hodges; brothers, Wilford Lee Hatcher (Linda), Freddy Ray Hatcher, and Rex Allen Hatcher; and a host of nieces...

Mary Louise Edwards

Mary Louise Edwards

Sep 9, 2018

Mary Louise Doyle Edwards, 94 of Smithfield, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 9, 2018.  She was born May 25, 1924 to the late George Fletcher and Louise Pitt Doyle.  She was preceded in death by her husband, John Wesley Edwards, daughter Lisa L. Edwards and brother John Wesley Doyle and wife Lucille. Mammy as she was...

Walter Kuszelewicz

Walter Kuszelewicz

Sep 5, 2018

Walter Kuszelewicz, “KUSH”, 80, of Carrollton VA/Brooklyn N.Y., passed away on September 5, 2018.  He was born in Greenpoint Brooklyn, the son of the late Leo and Wladyslawa “Lottie” Lasatowicz-Kuszelewicz from Oswiecim Poland.  He was also preceded in death by his wife Mary “Josie” Josephine Roman-Kuszelewicz, from Guaynabo Puerto Rico.  He is survived by his daughter Carol K. Robbs, and...

Mills Surrell Braswell, Jr

Mills Surrell Braswell, Jr

Sep 3, 2018

Mills Surrell Braswell, Jr., 55, of Windsor passed away on September 3, 2018.  Mills was the son of the late Mills Surrell Braswell, Sr. and Katherine Marie Branch Braswell. “Junior “, as he was known to his family and friends is survived by his sons, Jacob Braswell, Evan Braswell and Hunter Braswell; his grandson Levi Braswell; sister Mary Braswell Giunti...

Irving Travis Burns

Irving Travis Burns

Sep 2, 2018

Irving Travis Burns, 79, of Suffolk went to be with the lord on Sunday September 2, 2018.  He was the son of the late Irving Nelson Burns and Eleanor June Martin Burns. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Mary Lou Saunders Burns; daughters, Karen Gregory (Hal) and Sharon Miller (Grady); grandchildren, Travis, Tyler, Jordan, Hunter, Riley; 5...

Christopher Scott Booth

Christopher Scott Booth

Aug 24, 2018

Christopher Scott Booth, 51, of Smithfield passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018 at his residence.  He was the son of the late Melvin Darious Booth and is survived by his mother Becky Louise Strachan (Brian).  Chris is also survived by his brothers Mike Booth (Pam) and Jason Booth (Jennifer); his daughters Rilee and Brianna Booth; his nephews Matthew and...

Don Wilson Deaton

Don Wilson Deaton

Aug 19, 2018

Don Wilson Deaton, 82 of Mathews passed away peacefully at his residence, on Sunday August 19, 2018, with his family at his side.  Don was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Phyllis “Beach” Deaton.  He is survived by his children Debbie Holaday (Tom), Donne Witt (Bill), Doug Deaton (Beth), Danny Deaton, Penny Rylott (David); 8 grandchildren and...

Bobby C Goodman

Bobby C Goodman

Aug 9, 2018

Bobby C. Goodman, 80 of Smithfield passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2018.  Born in Squire, West Virginia to the late Villa Howard Goodman and Nora Pearl Jones.  He is survived by his wife of 38 years Claire Denise Shoff Goodman; daughter Theresa Redman (Jeff); grandchildren Michael and Faith Elvidge; and great grandson Dakota Burnette.  He was preceded in death...

Betty Jo Hendrix

Betty Jo Hendrix

Aug 8, 2018

Betty Jo Carnes Hendrix, 80, of Ivor passed away on August 8, 2018.   She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years Harry Joe Hendrix.  She is survived by her 5 children, Eddie Hendrix (Mary), Kim MacKinnon (Mike), Scott Hendrix, Chris Hendrix (Sherri) and Susan Tuck (Ranger); 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; and by her brothers Stanley Carnes and...

James Edwin Chapman

James Edwin Chapman

Jul 31, 2018

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James Edwin “Buddy” Chapman Jr., of Smithfield passed away at his home on Tuesday July 31, 2018. Buddy was born December 19th, 1929 to the late James Edwin Chapman Sr. and Mary Salome Kent Chapman. Born and raised in Smithfield, Buddy graduated from Smithfield High School in 1950 where he played on the first SHS football team. After...