Obituaries
Minnie Ann Carr Crocker
Mar 27, 2025
Minnie Ann Carr Crocker, 89, of Suffolk passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, March 27, 2025. She was born in Suffolk on June 29, 1935, daughter and only child of the late Harrison Mitchell Carr and Mary Gertrude Pulley Carr. She was raised in Isle of Wight County, where most of her family resided. Minnie Ann was a...
Fay B Major
Mar 27, 2025
Fay B. Major, 88, of Smithfield passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025. She was the daughter of the late William Eugene Bennett and Beulah Disher Bennett. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Benjamin Edward Major, Jr. She is survived by her children, Cheryl Jeffers (Scott), Pixie Jones (Windy), Ben Major, III (Laura) and Gene...
Matthew Robert Ployd
Mar 26, 2025
Matthew Robert Ployd, 47, of Smithfield, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. He was the son of the Patricia Piland Ployd and the late Christopher Riddle Ployd. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Karen Gayle Ployd; daughter, Emily Grace Ployd; son, Jonathan Christopher Ployd; grandchildren, Rowan Christopher Ployd and Esme’ Olivia Ployd; brother, Adam Douglas Ployd...
Richard John Bellew
Mar 25, 2025
Richard John Bellew, 75, of Smithfield, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. He was the son of the late Bernard Joseph Bellew and Helen Veronica Rakiec Bellew. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Linda Ann Bellew; daughter, Bethany Ann LaNeave (Travis); grandchildren, Nathaniel Bryce LaNeave and Madison Paige LaNeave; brother, Bernard Bellew; and many nieces and...
Mark Lyle Craig
Mar 21, 2025
Mark Craig, 61, passed away on March 21, 2025. His journey through life was not without struggles, but his heart remained steadfast in his love for God and his daughter, Madelynn, whom he cherished deeply.
Mark faced many challenges, battling his addictions with resilience. Yet through it all, he never lost his faith or his ability to love fiercely. He was...
Phyllis Ward Jones
Mar 21, 2025
Phyllis Ward Jones, 90, of Rescue, Virginia, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025. She was born to the late Joel Baker Ward and Lucille Ward. Phyllis was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Edgar Jones.
Phyllis was a woman of unique character and had a hardworking spirit that was evident in everything she did. She enjoyed baking and...
Carol Yvonne Cox Markiewicz
Mar 16, 2025
Carol Yvonne Cox Markiewicz, 79, of Carrollton, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin Cox and Clara Ables Cox. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Donald Joseph Markiewicz; daughter, Robin Bryen (Allen); son, Scott Markiewicz (Elizabeth); grandchildren, Jaymee (Tommy), Tori, Benjamin and Christopher; great grandchildren, Jasper, Tommy Lee...
Marian Ann Edwards
Mar 14, 2025
Marian Ann Thomas Edwards, 91, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, March 14, 2025. She passed peacefully with her daughter by her side. Marian was born on February 10, 1934, in Surry County to the late William Joseph Thomas and Lily May Thomas.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Marian was married 72 years to...
Dara Horvath Murphy
Mar 14, 2025
Dara Horvath Murphy passed away in her home on Friday, March 14, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Dara was born ‘Dara Lee Horvath’ on March 7, 1952, in Warren, Ohio to the late, LTC Joseph and Josephine Horvath. Dara traveled the world as a child with a military father, mother and brother Jimmy. She enjoyed people and especially animals....
John Randolph Jones, Sr
Mar 12, 2025
John “Randy” Randolph Jones Sr., 84, of Ivor, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. He was the son of the late John Paul Jones and Mary Virginia Edwards Jones. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jane Pittman Jones; sons, John “Johnny” Randolph Jones, Jr (Krista) and Douglas “Doug” Edward Jones; grandchildren, Kaylee Jones Wilson (Brad), Brooks...
Helen Mae Bell Minton
Mar 10, 2025
Helen Mae Bell Minton, a beloved figure in her community, was born on January 25, 1933, in Surry, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late William Perry Bell and Lottie Jane Bell. Helen was the widow of James Allen Minton. She peacefully passed away on March 10, 2025, in Smithfield, Virginia, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy defined...
Richard Linwood Harris
Mar 8, 2025
Richard Linwood Harris, aged 74, passed away on March 8, 2025. He was born on July 26, 1950, and had a meaningful life dedicated to his family, friends, and passions. Richard enjoyed a fulfilling career as a carpenter and builder and after retirement he loved spending time with his family, especially his sons and grandchildren.
As an avid outdoorsman, Richard cherished...
James Milton Carroll, Jr
Mar 7, 2025
James Milton Carroll, Jr, 83 of Smithfield, VA, passed away peacefully in the house where he was raised on the family farm. He was the son of the late James Milton Carroll, Sr and Lula Thelma Deans Carroll. He was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years Jessie Barham Bell Carroll. He is survived by his wife of...
Raymond Bernard Nicholson
Mar 5, 2025
Raymond Bernard Nicholson, a devoted husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on May 22, 1931, Raymond dedicated his life to his family and his career, shining brightly as a skilled union carpenter renowned for his ability to fix anything that needed repair.
Raymond proudly served in the U.S....
Billy Jack Somerset
Mar 1, 2025
Billy Jack Somerset, 89, of Smithfield, went home to be with our Heavenly Father, on Saturday, March 1, 2025. He was the son of the late Anna Bell Somerset. He preceded in death by his wife of 65 years Dorothy Josephine Wiggins Somerset. He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie I. Scott (Dennis); sons, Bill Jack Somerset, II (Debbi) and...
Clifford Wayne Wiedel
Feb 27, 2025
Clifford Wayne Wiedel, 83, was a faithful husband, father and friend. He was quiet and kind; respected and loved by all who knew him. He and his wife of 50 years, Carol, raised their 4 children in Surry where they have resided for 40 years. Cliff grew up on a farm in Nebraska. He joined the Air Force after high...
Kurt Aaron Beach
Feb 24, 2025
We are heartbroken to share the passing of our son, Kurt Aaron Beach, who left us February 24, 2025, at home in South Carolina. He was 39. Kurt was a free spirit, a kind soul who saw beauty in the simplest things. He embraced nature, God’s creations and loved animals, especially his faithful companion dog, Mary Jane.
Kurt genuinely cared about...
Matthew Dylan Runde
Feb 22, 2025
Matthew Dylan Runde, age 32, passed away on February 22nd, 2025 at 11:05 am, on a cold but sunny Virginia day, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness. Matt was named by his PA (Great Grandpa), after Marshall Matt Dillon from Gun Smoke. A fact that he was very proud of. Matthew was born August 29th, 1992 at...
Richard Mack Brantley
Feb 20, 2025
Richard Mack Brantley, 85, of Smithfield, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025. He was the son of the late Jessie James Brantley and Sallie Helen King Brantley.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joyce Love Brantley; son, Christopher James Brantley (Cassie Patt); daughter, Angela Love Vogel (Jon); granddaughter, Christianna Love Brantley, fiancé Joshua Brown and their...
Edward Arthur
Feb 17, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Edward Lee Arthur on February 17, 2025, at the age of 85. Edward was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, known for his kindness, wisdom, and unwavering love for his family and friends.
Born on April 21, 1939, in Victoria, Virginia, Edward lived a life full of purpose and dedication. He proudly...
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