Obituaries in Suffolk, VA

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...

With gentle hearts we honor and remember the life of John Henry Knight who peacefully transitioned on Wednesday January 14 2026 at 420 p.m. John was born on August 14 1945 in Suffolk Virginia to the late Charlie Knight Sr. and Thelma Boone Knight. John received his formal education through the Suffo...

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...

CHESAPEAKE - Dennis Ervin Johnson, "Ervin", 75, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on January 12, 2026.Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, he was a graduate of Deep Creek High School and was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Claribel Johnson.Ervin is survived by his devot...

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...

Jeanette Douglas Denham was born on October 27 1936 in St. Michael Barbados West Indies to the late Edmond Douglas and Elizabeth Brathwaite Douglas. From the very beginning Jeanettes life was rooted in love family and quiet strength. At a young age Jeanette migrated to the United States where she at...

PORTSMOUTH- Jean Brinkley Davis, 79, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 12, 2026. She was born on September 23, 1946 to Herman and Mary Brinkley in Suffolk, VA.Jean Brinkley Davis was a devoted servant of the Lord. She was a faithful and active member of Westhaven Baptist Church where she s...

Elder Debra I. Pierce-Kearney, 69, of Suffolk, Virginia, transitioned Monday, January 12, 2026, at her residence. Visitation with family will be held Sunday, January 18, 2026, a...

Janice “Poochie” Parker 85, of Suffolk, Va. transitioned Sunday, January 4, 2026 peacefully in her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, James “Big Eye” Parker; her pa...

George J.R. Edward Boswell Jr. 45 passed away January 20 2026. He was born in Albany GA the son of the late George E. Boswell Sr. and Linda Marie Lewis Etherton. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his sister Brandy M. Boswell. J.R. worked in construction and paving. J.R. is survived by...

Roy Elbert Myane 74 passed away on January 22 2026. He was born in Suffolk VA the son of the late Elbert Bruce Myane and Inez Babb Myane. He was also predeceased by his brother Bruce Wayne Myane. Roy proudly grew up in the Eclipse community of Crittenden and spent his childhood on the waters of Chuc...

Mark Fenlon Crawford 84 passed away January 14 2026. He was born in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania the son of the late Charles Geran Crawford and Evelyn Fenlon Crawford. Mark was a United States Army veteran. He later went on to work and then retired as CFO of Sandy Cove Ministries. He was a member of Cros...