Comsewogue High School Alumni Obituaries

Michael Lee Pratt 72 of Roanoke Virginia passed away peacefully on January 17 2026 surrounded by his loving family after a period of declining health. He was born on March 14 1953 in Floyd Virginia the son of the late Lawrence and Carrie Pratt. Michael graduated from Floyd County High School in 1971...

Rebecca Susan Tyree 77 passed away peacefully in her sleep in Roanoke VA on January 21 2026 following a courageous battle with vascular dementia. Known throughout an exceptionally adventurous lifetime for her rare quality of joie de vivre Susans everpresent smile and infectious sense of humor almost...

Jason Emerson Wood 45 of Fincastle Virginia passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 24 2026. He was born on July 17 1980 to Pamela Susan Lynch and Larry Roope. Jason was preceded in death by his grandmother Evelyn Ransome Wood aunt Cheryl R. Arnold stepbrother Michael E. Kiser and cousin Cha...

Jack was born on July 12 1950 in Holden Massachusetts to Beverly and Phil Ham. After attending St. Johns High School in Worcester Jack earned a degree in civil engineering from Merrimack College. In 1975 Jack moved to Marquette Michigan beginning a lifetime of adventure and meaningful work. He marri...

Thomas Nelson Page 84 of Roanoke passed peacefully on January 20 2026 surrounded by family. Born on Bent Mountain he was raised in the Kingstown community and became a lifelong member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. A graduate of Carver High School Mr. Page devoted more than 30 years of service as a dri...

Harry T. Teddy Penn Jr. beloved husband father and friend to many departed this life on January 1 2026 at the age of 88. He was born on February 19 1937 in Roanoke VA to the late Dr. Harry T. Penn Sr. and Letitia MoorePenn. He graduated from Lucy Addison High School in 1955 and soon thereafter decid...

Mrs. Marzetta Fitts Sinkler 86 peacefully gained her heavenly wings on the morning of Saturday December 27 2025 at her home in Salem Virginia. She is now fully resting with the Lord. Born Marzetta Lucille Fitts on March 15 1939 in Faunsdale Alabama she was the first child of William Henry Fitts Sr. ...

On April 30 1940 Edward "AD" and Martha Donigan welcomed their ninth child Cordelia Madeline Donigan in Madison Heights Va. Cordelia departed this life in the comfort of her home on January 15th 2026. Cordelia was educated in the Amherst County Public School System and proudly graduated from Central...

Bernard Almond of Lynchburg, Virginia entered eternal rest on Sunday, February 01, 2026. He was truly blessed with 89 years of life.Bernard was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on December 16, 1936, to the late Howard and Jessie Almond. He was preceded in death by two sons and one sister. He is survived ...

Jean Powell Culpepper, 87, of Lynchburg passed away peacefully surrounded by family Tuesday, January 6, 2026.Born on May 2, 1938 in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of the late Fannie Lillian Powell. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by four children, Deborah Culpepper, Michael Culpe...

Byron McPherson Dillard, age 92, entered the presence of his Savior on December 23, 2025 at Heritage Green Assisted Living in Lynchburg, Virginia, where he had resided for the past two years and was lovingly cared for by a devoted team of caregivers.Byron was born on August 16, 1933, in Thomasville,...

Warren Grove Teates returned to his Lord on December 22, 2025, with his daughter Christina and son John at his side. After a full life well-lived, he passed peacefully following a July illness that had left him bedridden but comfortable in his final months.Warren was born in Washington, DC on Novemb...

Calvin Lee “Cal” Adkins, 89, of Lynchburg, VA passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025. He was the loving husband of Joyce Leigh Blanks Adkins for 68 years.Born on March 20, 1936 in Reusens, VA, he was a son of the late Aaron Buddie Adkins and Ruth Cornelius Saunders Adkins. In addition to his parent...

George Charles Jessen, Jr., 80, of Lynchburg passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025.He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Linda Kessler Jessen, a daughter, Jennifer Raye Jessen; a son, G. Michael Jessen, and his wife Lynne; three grandchildren Katie Jessen-Bodamer and her husband Andrew, Christo...

Marvin Clark, 94, of Lynchburg, VA, passed peacefully at his home with his daughter and son-in-law by his side.He was born in Lynchburg to Oscar Littleton Clark and Ruth Lenora Mason Clark. He was predeceased by both parents, his stepmother Audrey, 11 brothers and sisters, and his wife of 64 years, ...

John W. Evans of Goode, Virginia passed away peacefully on 11-24-25 at his home after a long battle with Azlheimer’s. He was the son of the late Hubert and Frances Evans of Lynchburg, Virginia. He is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Sue; one son John Jr (Johnny) & his wife Tracey of Y...

Talmadge “Tally” Keith Greenway slipped away quietly to his eternal rest on November 16, 2025. He was with the family that he loved, in a home that he built, and on the land that he cherished. His journey with cancer was long and hard, but he fought bravely and always kept his sense of humor.Tally...

Wanda Gale Palmer Nash, 83, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.She was born to James Dudley and Hope Rittenhouse Palmer in Norfolk, VA, September 18, 1942 and moved to Scottsville, Virginia after eight years. She graduated from Fluvanna High School in 1961 and Virginia Baptist Hospital Scho...

Randy dedicated much of his life to serving others. He worked with the Nashville Fire Department as an EMT and 911 Dispatch Operator and he proudly served with the Coast Guard Auxiliary. He had a deep love for being out on the waterboating was one of his greatest joys along with music since forming ...

Dorothy "Dot" Marks Womack passed from this life peacefully on January 13 2026 in her home in Mt Juliet Tennessee. She was a member of Mt. Juliet Church of Christ. Dot lived a life marked by faith kindness enthusiasm and fun. She was born and raised in East Nashville and graduated from Isaac Litton ...

Randall Lowrie Bostic Jr devoted husband father friend mentor and champion of others received his eternal reward on January 15 2026 after a brief illness resulting in cardiac arrest. Randy was born to Randall and Deanna Bostic on July 29 1973 in New Orleans. He grew up in West Monroe Louisiana and N...

Wilma was born in Maury County Tennessee to the late Milton Elvin and Edna Andrews Hardison. At a young age the family moved to Lewisburg where she lived and attended Marshall County High School. She later attended Columbia State Junior College. Wilma was the oldest of 7 children and began working a...

Billie Jean BJ Givens Chandler age 89 of Nashville TN passed away peacefully Monday morning January 12 2026 at her residence with family by her side. She was born July 25 1936 in Nashville a graduate of Central High School and daughter of the late William and Effie Givens. BJ was preceded in death b...

Joyce Annette Mayberry Shaw, age 77 transitioned on Monday, January 26,2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. She was a graduate of Pearl High School and St. Thomas School of Nursing. S...

Mrs. Shirley Ann Thacker of York SC transitioned on Sunday morning January 4 2026 after celebrating her 78th birthday surrounded by her immediate family at home. She was born January 3 1948 in at Divine Savior Hospital in York SC to the late Cleveland and Mary Dixon. Shirley began her high school ca...

I have fought the good fight I have finished the race I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 47 It is with greatly mixed emotions that the family of Lizzie Mae Goudelock announces her transitioning sunset with angel wings on Tuesday January 6 2026 at the young age of 77. Her sunrise was August 16 1948 in ...

Funeral services will be 1200 noon Saturday January 3 2026 at Ebenezer AME Zion Church in Smyrna SC with Rev. Alvin Murdock officiating and Rev. Dennis McCleave eulogizing. Burial will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens in York SC. The family will receive friends from 600 to 700 pm Friday January 2 2...

Funeral services will be 200 pm Saturday January 10 2026 at Great Joy Baptist Church in McConnells SC. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in McConnells SC. The family will receive friends from 100 to 200 prior to the service. Kimmy O. Crawford stepped onto lifes stage on July 29 ...

Mr. Leslie Eugene "Gene" Martin 74 of York SC departed this life on Thursday December 11 2025 at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill SC surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be 1200 noon Friday December 19 2025 at Wesley United Methodist Church in York SC with Rev. Dr. Thoma...

On October 28th 1969 a baby boy entered the world on the island of St. Kitts. George Benjamin was that boy the eldest son of Margaret Benjamin and George Fough. He was affectionately known to his family and close friends as Junie. He began his education at Newtown Primary School aka Pasture School f...