Obituaries in Suffolk, VA

David Dean Riddick a beloved brother uncle and friend entered into eternal rest on January 22 2026 at the age of 69 at Autumn Care of Suffolk. During his time there David accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior finding peace and assurance in his faith. Born on January 12 1957 in Nansemond Count...

With tender hearts T.E. CookeOverton Funeral Home announces the peaceful transition of Mr. Jefferson M. Knight. We extend our deepest condolences to the Knight family and all who mourn his passing. We are honored to serve the Knight family during this time and to help celebrate a life that will fore...

Wanda Faye Artis age 57 of Suffolk Virginia entered into eternal rest on January 16 2026. She was born on February14 1968 to the late Zebedee Artis Sr. and Jean Artis. Wanda received her formal education in Suffolk and was a proud graduate of John Yeates High School. She earned a Bachelor of Science...

Erin Elizabeth Morrissey was born July 31, 1991, in Red Bank, New Jersey and passed away in Suffolk, Virginia on January 20, 2026. Erin was raised in Cliffwood Beach, New Jersey and graduated from Matawan High School in 2009. That same year, Erin achieved the Girl Scout Gold Award and joined the Nav...

Chester Maynard Barnette, 83, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, with his family by his side. He was born on February 8, 1942, in Portsmouth, Virginia, to the late Hampton Sydney Barnette and Nettie Maynard Barnette. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Carolyn Barn...

Audrey Kane Ryder, of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born on January 18th in Ellsworth, Maine to Ira and Effie Curtis Kane.A long-time member of Sweethaven Baptist Church, Audrey served the church in many areas for 45 years, such a...

Cary “Chicken” Newsome Jr. November 30, 1938- January 14, 2026 Cary Newsome Jr., 87, of Suffolk, Virginia, was called home to be with the Lord on January 14, 2026, at 1000 Litto...

Joselean Jones, also known as “Momma Jo”, 88, of Battery Ave, Suffolk, VA, transitioned Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Sentara Obici Hospital. She was born on March 31, 1937, to...

SUFFOLK- Alan Wayne Waters, "Buckie", went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 17, 2026, surrounded by family. Alan was born on August 18, 1955 in Portsmouth, VA to Curtiss Taylor Waters and Anna Pearl McLaughlin Waters.Alan graduated from Deep Creek High School in 1974. He went on to work in t...

Peggy Yancey Whitaker, age 88, of Chesapeake, Virginia, passed away on January 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born on July 17, 1937, at home in Buffalo Junction, Virginia.Peggy was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 59 years, Billy Whitaker; her parents, Eula...

PORTSMOUTH- Anna Catherine “Cat” Joyner, 63, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026. She was born on April 22, 1962 in Norfolk, Virginia. She was the daughter of Carroll and Vicky Ferrell and Robbie Marshall. Cat was a member of First Baptist Church in Norfolk. Cat loved her family, hosting Sunday...

PORTSMOUTH- Elyn Avril Martinez went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 18th, 2026 at the age of 59. She was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico on August 16, 1966.Elyn graduated with a Master of Science in Dental Hygiene. She was a cherished member of Immanuel Presbyterian Church. Elyn was a sweet...