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Local obituaries for Suffolk, VA.

Brenda D. Porter

Brenda D. Porter

Apr 13, 2026

Angels of the Lord carried our beautiful Brenda Porter, affectionately known as "Bigmomma," to be with the Lord on April 13, 2026. She was born on March 8, 1947, in Suffolk, Virginia, to the late Willie Mae and Willie Emanuel Wiggins.

In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by her dear sister, Regina Durham....

Nancy Darnell Jackson

Nancy Darnell Jackson

Mar 20, 2025

Mrs. Nancy Darnell Jackson passed away on Thursday March 20, 2025.   A visitation is scheduled for March 28, 2025 from 5-7pm 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.

Alton J Riddick

Alton J Riddick

Jan 25, 2025

Mr. Alton J. Riddick "Main Boy'' passed away Saturday January 25, 2025.  A graveside service will be held Friday February 28, 2025 at  Carver Memorial Cemetery at 1pm.

Mary Jenkins

Mary Jenkins

Oct 23, 2024

Mrs. Mary Jenkins 76, passed away Wednesday October 23, 2024 at Cypress Point Rehab Virginia Beach, Va.  A celebration of life will be held Thursday October 31, 2024 at 1 pm Antioch United Church of Christ 900 Hull Ave. Suffolk Va.  Professional services entrusted with Peebles Funeral Home.

Dora Elizabeth Hopson

Dora Elizabeth Hopson

Nov 2, 2023

Mrs. Dora E. Hopson, 87 passed away November 2, 2023 surrounded by  her family.  A celebration of life will be held at 1pm on Thursday November 9, 2023 at East End Baptist Church 1056 Portsmouth Blvd. Suffolk, Va. 23434.  Professional services have been entrusted to Peebles Funeral Home.

Julia Knight

Julia Knight

Jan 30, 2023

On Monday night, January 30, 2023, the Lord quietly touched Julia and peacefully took his beautiful and dedicated angel home.

Julia Mae Knight, age 74, the third child of the late Junious and Esther Knight, was born on July 6, 1948.

She graduated from Southwestern High School and worked as a short-order cook and clerk...

Frances R Mae

Frances R Mae

Jan 28, 2023

Frances R. Mae was born to the late Daniel Webster Rhodes, Sr. and Tamar Dillahunt Rhodes of Kinston, NC.  Frances was the forth of five children, Daniel Jr(deceased), Liddie(deceased), Lula(deceased) and Lorene(deceased).  Frances was married to the late Edward L. Mae Sr.  They had a beautiful, devoted life together.

She grew up in a very loving home...

John J Johnson

John J Johnson

Nov 4, 2022

John Javan Johnson Sr. , 83, of Suffolk, VA, passed away on November 4, 2022. John affectionally know as Javan, Uncle John and Jap. John was born on September 4, 1939, to Irene B. Howell Johnson and Wesley Johnson Sr. He was a faithful member of Holland Mission United Church of Christ.

John was predeceased by his...

Dorothy N Barnes

Dorothy N Barnes

Aug 10, 2022

Mrs. Dorothy N. Barnes, 78 passed away August 10, 2022 surrounded by her family. Visitation will  take place from 4-7 on Friday at Peebles Funeral Home.  The celebration of life service is at 11 am Saturday August 20, 2022 at  Oak Grove Baptist Church,  2635 E. Washington St.  Expressions of sympathy and flowers may be extended to peeblesfh.com.  Professional...

Elsie Lee Cross

Elsie Lee Cross

Jun 29, 2022

Mrs. Elsie Lee Cross 79, passed away on June 29, 2022.  A celebration of life is Saturday July 9, 2022 Noon at Healing Chapel Baptist Church 2375 Godwin Blvd.  Suffolk, Va.

Vondelear K Barnes

Vondelear K Barnes

May 14, 2022

Vondelear K. Barnes, 57, of Suffolk, VA, passed away on May 14, 2022.  Vondelear, affectionately known as Von spent the last several years battling the devastating effects of ALS.  She walked the path of a true saint always cheerful amid her suffering. She could find the silver lining to keep pushing forward in any situation. Von was so special....

Catherine Kelly Mcfarland

Catherine Kelly Mcfarland

Mar 18, 2022

Mrs. Catherine McFarland 95, peacefully passed away on March 18. 2022 at the home of her son, Dr. Allen Rodney McFarland Pastor of Calvary Evangelical Baptist Church in Portsmouth.  Funeral Services will be held on Monday March 28 at 11am at Calvary Evangelical Baptist Church.  Burial will be held on April 2, 2022 in Moncks Corner, SC.

Jerome Lenzy Darden

Jerome Lenzy Darden

Oct 29, 2020

Jerome Lenzy Darden was born August 1, 1967 and received his promotion to glory on October 29, 2020. He was 53 years old. Jerome attended elementary and middle school at Washington D.C. public school system. He attended high school at Fork Union Military Academy, Fork Union, VA where he excelled and graduated with honors in 1984. He attended Agricultural...

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