Obituaries in Suffolk, VA

Daniel James Ahern, age 40, passed away on January 30, 2026. Daniel was a devoted son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend whose presence could instantly light up a room. He had an infectious smile, a contagious laugh, and a personality larger than life. Daniel never met a stranger—once yo...

Eva Davis Alford, 103, died early Saturday morning, January 31, 2026 at Maryview Hospital following a short illness. Eva was born October 23, 1922 in Overton County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Bertha Angeline Lewis Davis and Oscar William Davis. Eva was married for 70 years to M.E. “Mike” A...

SUFFOLK- Katherine Miller Sutton, 78, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. She was born on May 17, 1947 to Louis James Miller and Hilda Corprew Miller in Portsmouth, VA.Katherine was a 1966 graduate of Churchland High School. She was a simple woman and a peacemaker. Katherine enjoy...

CHESAPEAKE – Patricia Irene Slakey, age 64, a fifteen-year survivor of breast cancer, passed away from pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Pat was born on September 6, 1961, in Washington, D.C., to the late Charles and Mary Kathryn Cservenyansky.From a very early age, Pat developed a lo...

PORTSMOUTH- Deloris Barnes Harper, 78, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 30, 2026. She was born on September 18, 1947 to Henry Reedy Barnes and Eileen Hoy Barnes in Portsmouth.A life long resident of Portsmouth, Deloris was a member of Community United Methodist Church. She was a graduate ...

Lina Jean Davis, 93, of Suffolk, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, in her home. She was the daughter of the late Lemuel and Bernice Spann.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rudy; her daughters, Jackie and Pam; and her sisters, Eloise and S...

Madelaine Rose Montgomery of Chesapeake, VA, passed away on January 23, 2026. She was born on January 1,1955 in Portsmouth, VA to parents, Charles and Madelaine Liebold.She grew up in Portsmouth, VA and worked several jobs, such as crane operator at Norfolk Shipbuilding and Drydock, bartending, ware...

Ronald Leslie Hill, 87, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026. He was born in Leominster, MA to the late William and Evelyn Hill. He retired from the U.S. Navy as a Chief and retired from Norfolk Naval Shipyard as a Welder. Ronald loved to play golf.He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Linda Faye...

David Todd Pruitt, 61, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 with his family by his side and Stevie Ray playing in his ear. He was born in Portsmouth, VA on August 13, 1964. He spent his childhood in Portsmouth, VA with his siblings and a large number of friends he considered family. T...

PORTSMOUTH- Katherine Amanda “Mandy” McPherson, 71, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Monday, January 26, 2026, after a long battle with COPD.Mandy was born on December 3, 1954, in Newport News, Virginia to the late William H. “Bill” Lamkin and June Williams Egnot. She atten...

CHESAPEAKE- Merimae “Pat” Ferguson Bates, 98, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026. She was born on May 25, 1927 in Kentucky to the late Homer and Lillian Shoemaker Ferguson. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald J. Bates; son, William H. “Bills” Bates; two sisters; and one brother. Pat re...

Jerome Elijah Williams, 70, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026 at home with his family. Jerome grew up in Portsmouth, Virginia and went to Manor High School where he was a star on the football team. He was the lead singer in the band, named The Third World Band which opened up for Ko...