Obituaries in Suffolk, VA

CHESAPEAKE – Tristan William Woodworth, age 11, passed away on December 29, 2025.Born on September 22, 2014, in Chesapeake, Virginia, Tristan was truly a “Bigger Than Life” kind of person. From the moment he entered the world, he brought energy, joy, and a presence that filled every room he entered....

Francis Hunter Motley, Jr., 83, went to be with the Lord on January 12, 2026. He was born in Danville, VA on October 30, 1942, and graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute’s engineering program in 1964. Hunter dedicated 30 years to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard and was an active member of the Chur...

Barbara Ann Whitehurst Serrano, 68, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025. She was born on July 2, 1957, in Norfolk, Virginia, to the late Linwood and Alice Whitehurst. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings Dorothy “Irene” Ellsworth, Marjorie Stover, Vernon Whit...

Henry Earl Evans, 78, of Portsmouth, VA, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, surrounded by his family.Born on June 26, 1947, in Portsmouth, Virginia, he was the son of the late Henry Joseph Evans Jr. and Naomi Phelps Evans. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in dea...

CHESAPEAKE- Cathy McClelland Reinhart, 63, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. She was born on June 15, 1962 in Portsmouth, VA to the late John Forsythe McClelland, Jr. and Barbara Ann Williams McClelland.Cathy spent her career as a dedicated florist supervisor. Cathy t...

Wednesday, December 31, 2025, surrounded by his sons. He was born in Lee County, VA to the late Fred and Garnette Graham. Vincent left his home in Jonesville and came to Portsmouth, finding work at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, where he retired as a structural engineering tech after 34 years of servi...

PORTSMOUTH- Janet Walke Birchenough, 67, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025. She was born on April 16, 1958 in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late Wilbert and Frances Walke. She was predeceased by her brother, Orin Reginald Walke.She is survived by her husband of thirty-eight years, Leroy Birchen...

Dr. Raymond O. Jones went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 19, 1930, in Selma, North Carolina, to the late Garland and Leslie Jones.Raymond lived in Selma until 1950, when he met the love of his life, Miriam, in South Carolina, his devoted...

Thomas Walker Porter, 77, of Chesapeake, Virginia passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, he enjoyed spending time with his family, beloved dog Arlo, and loved to go racing with his son.He is survived by his wife Corazon Morales Porter, his son Greg Porter...

Larry Wayne Eure, 78, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026. He was born on September 17, 1947 in Suffolk, Virginia to the late Harry and Maude Eure. Larry retired as a senior manager from Norfolk Naval Shipyard.He is survived by his beloved wife, Deborah E. Eure; sons, Christopher Eure and his g...

Patricia Rose Carroll Archibald, 71, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2025. Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, she was the cherished daughter of the late Charles Hamlet and Edna Dyer Carroll. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Edward Turner.Patricia’s early education included Jo...

I will always smile when I think of singing hymns with my daughter and with your mother playing her organ. It always brought her out of a funk, and it was my honor to care for her as briefly as it was. Sarah loved her daughter so much. Every time I saw her, she asked me if I’ve seen MK and how she w...