Obituaries in Suffolk, VA

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...

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...

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...

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...

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- 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...

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...

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.

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...

Mrs. Inez Vivian Hairston, age 93, peacefully received her eternal home in glory on January 18, 2026. She was born on May 29, 1932, in Bedford, Virginia, and was the oldest chil...

Cynthia Ethlyn Joseph, 87, of McCormick Drive, Suffolk, VA, transitioned on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at her residence. A public viewing will be held 3-6pm, Monday, February 9,...