Obituaries in Suffolk, VA

Marvin Joel Merkle, 79, passed away peacefully, Thursday, January 22, 2026. He was born in Richmond, Virginia, the son of the late Harold Hyman and Eva Merkle. He is survived by his two daughters, Jenefer Dayle Snyder and husband Michael and Heather Umberger; and two grandchildren Brayden Dougl...

Beryl Joan Wade, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at home. She was born on November 27, 1935 to Spurgeon Alton Leonard and Zada Bell Lenoard (McCall) in Bristol, TN.Beryl attended Warwick High School in Newport News, VA. She enjoyed reading, crafting, painting, and collecting...

CARROLLTON- John R. "Jack" Grant, 93, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. He was born on September 16, 1932, in Jackson, Wyoming to the late William and Venice Grant. Jack proudly served in and retired from the U.S. Air Force.He grew up working in his father’s grocery store in Jackson and la...

CHESAPEAKE- George Alonza Peele, III, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at a local hospital. He was born in Rocky Mount, NC on December 24, 1942 to the late George Alonza Peele, Jr. and Ruth Naomi Peele (Weede). His early childhood was spent in Plymouth, NC before moving to Norf...

PORTSMOUTH- Dorothy Lucille Ditter Call, 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 26, 2026. She was born on July 25, 1944, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, to the late Henry and Ruth Ditter. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her son, Donny L. Whittington, and her sisters, Mary Jo D...

Portsmouth- Faye Harrell Holland, 81, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, January 25, 2026. She was born on March 14, 1944, in Portsmouth, Virginia, to the late Walter C. Harrell and Ida Byrd Harrell.Faye was a graduate of the Woodrow Wilson High School class of 1962. ...

Jo Ann Wilkins Goldman, 90, of Suffolk, VA, passed away on January 22, 2026, surrounded by her family.Jo Ann was born in Rocky Mount, NC, to Willie Carl and Hazel Wilkins and was married to Jerry A. Goldman for 58 years.Jo Ann graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1953, and after marrying, de...

Judith Overman Hamilton (Judy), 81, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026. She was born in Suffolk, Virginia, on May 2, 1944, to the late Josiah and Margaret Overman. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Robert G. Hamilton; her son, Michael Robert Hamilton; and two si...

Mrs. Nancy Darnell Jackson passed away on Thursday March 20 2025. A visitation is scheduled for March 28 2025 from 57pm at Peebles Funeral Home. A graveside services is March 29 2025 at 11am Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Cemetery 6100 Holy Neck Road Suffolk Virginia 23437.

Samuel Lee Roberts, 71, of Leafwood Road, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Sunday, February 1, 2026 at his residence. All services are pending. Professional services with dignity...

Raynor H. Hunter, 76, of Askew Street, Franklin, Virginia transitioned Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at his residence. A viewing will be held 2-6 p.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at...

General Grant Chapman, 75, of Suffolk, Virginia, transitioned on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Sentara Obici Hospital. All services will be private. Professional services with di...