Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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,...
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.
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
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
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
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...
Ann "Dee" Elizabeth Remick
Jan 13, 2024
Ann Elizabeth “Dee” Remick of Portsmouth, Virginia, died peacefully, surrounded by family, at the age of68 in Charlottesville, Virginia, from complications of leukemia on January 13, 2024. Dee is predeceased byher mother Ann Randolph Scott Doom, her stepfather Lewis Garth Doom, and her father NathanielFerguson Remick. She is survived by her beloved wife Shirley Ann “Terry” Neal, her brother RobertWorthington...
Jack Wade
Jan 12, 2024
Jack Wade, 89, of Smithfield, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024. He was the son of the late Delno Wade and Emma Schunmann Wade. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Virginia Ann Bell Wade; daughter, Roxanne Rosito (Lou); sons, Jon Wade and James Teter (Jackie); seven grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. Jack retired from Smithfield...
Thurman Alvin Mayo, Jr.
Jan 11, 2024
Thurman Alvin Mayo, Jr. “AL” left this earth to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Thursday, January 11, 2024.Al was born on May 29, 1959 what was then Nansemond County, VA. He was preceded in death by his mother Emma Leatha Everett, father Thurman Alvin Mayo, Sr., and sister Debbie Mayo.Al graduated from Windsor High School. After...
Norma Claire Carroll
Jan 8, 2024
Norma Claire Carroll, 88, of Newport News passed away peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late William Chester Farrow and Alma Estelle Moore Farrow. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” Frank Carroll. Mrs. Carroll is survived by her six children, many grandchildren...
Floyd Ducote
Jan 5, 2024
Floyd Ducote,83,went to be with his Lord on January 5, 2024. He was the son of Valerian Ducote and Florence Ducote, and was preceded in death by his siblings and his son, Willian Floyd Ducote. He is survived by his cherished wife of 45 years, Diane, and his beloved sons, Vince (Shannon), Randy, and Earl (Rachel). He is also...