Holland District Ruritans

Marvin Russell Seaman, beloved and devoted husband of Alice, died peacefully at home on October 1, 2021 with family by his side, three weeks before his 95th birthday. He was born on October 20, 1926 in St. Louis, Missouri to parents, Rena Belle and Arthur Campbell Seaman. He grew up in South Bend, Indiana. He […]

Richard “Swampbear” Brittle Brinkley, Sr. 68, of Suffolk, Virginia went home to be with the lord Monday, Sept. 20, 2021.  He was beloved by all who knew him.   He was born in Nansemond County, VA and graduated from Forest Glen High School, Class of 71′. He went on to work for Union Camp which later […]

John Coleman Boyce, 74, of Suffolk, VA passed away Friday, May 21, 2021. He was the son the late Jacob D. Boyce and Marion J. Boyce. Mr. Boyce was a member of the Suffolk Ruritan Club, Hall Ruritan Club and Sumerton Hunt Club. He was such a good help for so many people. He enjoyed […]

SUFFOLK- Dennis Neil ‘Denny’ Smith, 69, died February 11, 2021. A native of Mt. Airy, North Carolina, he was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Margaret Speight Smith; and brother, David Smith. Denny was the retired Director of Operations at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital. He was a member of the Doric Masonic Lodge […]

Larry Dean Andersen, 73, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. He was born on January 22, 1947 to the late, Vernon and Leora Andersen. Larry was an avid golfer. He was a member of the Suffolk Ruritan Club, Riverfront Golf Club, South of the James Golf Club, and Cypress Creek Golf Club. Left to […]

Harry Hall passed away on September 18, 2020 and was a member of the Sappony Ruritan Club.  

Marvin C. Etheridge, 97, passed away at home on August 18, 2017. He was born August 1, 1920, to the late Clifford Thomas and Mary Anne Etheridge. Marvin was a long-time farmer in Princess Anne County, a charter member of the Creeds Ruritan Club, a member of the Creeds Volunteer Rescue Squad for 25+ years […]

Carole and Bennie Williams Carole Culpepper Williams was born August 30, 1935 and died September 30, 2021 at the age of 86, 46 hours before the death her beloved husband, Bennie Lee Williams, Sr. born May 25, 1931 and died October 2, 2021. Carole was born in Deep Creek to the late Leroy N. Culpepper, […]

Allen Ray Wright, 86, of Chesapeake, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Born in Old Trap, North Carolina, on December 1, 1934 he was the son of the late, Raymond Burgess Wright and Caroline Cahoon Wright. He was also predeceased by his beloved wife of 53 years, Esther Warren Wright. […]

Richard Allen McGuire, 89, breathed his last on July 6, 2021; 11 days before his 90th birthday and 6 days after his beloved wife Esther died. His first wife, Mary Ann and daughter Debbie, predeceased him. He is survived by his three stepchildren, Carlton L. Gill, Jr. (Joann), Donna Gill Pendergrass (Dave) and Darlene Gill […]

Richard William Brink, 96, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2021 as family and friends kept vigil by his side. Richard was born in Springfield, Illinois on April 30, 1925 to the late William and Josephine Brink and grew up in Chicago, Illinois. Richard was married to Doris, the love of his life for 67 […]

James W. “Bill” Lewter, 78, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 10, 2021. A native of Suffolk, VA, he was the son of James W. Lewter and Mildred Brinkley Lewter. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Mary Etta Edwards Duke. He was a graduate of Whaleyville High School, Frederick […]

Jo-Ann M. Eason, 80, of Chesapeake, went to be with the Lord, Monday, May 24, 2021. Born in Old Norfolk County, she was the daughter of the late James and Dorothy Morse. She was also predeceased by her husband, J.B. Eason, III, a grandson, Caleb Cyre and a brother, David Morse. Jo-Ann was a high […]

George Bradley “GB” Pendleton, Jr, 84, died February 8, 2021.  GB was born in Norfolk, VA to the late, George and Ferne Randolph Pendleton.  He owned and operated his own farm, was a member of Hickory United Methodist Church, Hickory Ruritan Club, and the Princess Anne Masonic Lodge #25.  GB was an avid golfer and […]

On Monday, January 18th, 2021, Erma June Vinson, of Chesapeake, Virginia, gently left this world at the age of 81. June grew up near Charleston, West Virginia, and moved to Chesapeake to teach English after graduating from West Virginia Tech. She taught at Great Bridge High School for many years, stepped away to raise her […]

Leonard “Pete” Harrell, of Chesapeake, passed away on November 29, 2020. Pete was born in Perquimans County, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Shelton Floyd Harrell and Elizabeth Winslow Harrell. He was predeceased by his loving wife 64 years, Anita Harrell and his brother, Frank Harrell.  He was a member of the […]

SUFFOLK – Carl “Bruce” Rideout, 68, of Suffolk, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, in Jacksonville, Florida, after battling cancer through a bone marrow transplant at the Mayo Clinic. Bruce was a loving husband, father and friend. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert Waverly and Alma Vaughan Rideout. Left to cherish his […]

Thomas Ewing Sparling, 87, passed away December 14, 2021.  He was born in Ohio the son of the late Carl and Inez Sparling.  He was predeceased by his son, Thomas “T.J.” Sparling.  Tom was a United States Navy veteran.  He later went on to work and retired as a submarine recorder mechanic for NASA at […]

Willie Larry Clark, Sr., 73, of Franklin, Virginia, passed away May 28, 2021. He was a native of Franklin, Virginia and son of the late Willie Charlie and Lillian Ellis Clark. He was also predeceased by his first wife, Clara Womble Clark and a brother. Willie worked for 33 years at Union Camp / International […]

Smithfield, VA – On Monday, November 30, 2020, Bernard “Bernie” Hyman, 74, passed away surrounded by family. Bernie was born in Nash County, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur S. and Anita A. Hyman; and brother, Benjamin. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 54 years, Carolyn Howell […]

May 9, 1955 – October 16, 2021 George Anderson Harrison died on October 16, 2021. George grew up in Old Brookville, NY, and was the son of Mary and David Harrison. He attended The Greenvale School, The Episcopal High School and The College of William & Mary before settling in Prince George County at Flowerdew […]

James Hubert Gay, 61, of Disputanta, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, James Tillman Gay. He is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years, Brenda Gay; children, Joshua Gay (Mindy), Steven Gay (Jamie), and Stacy Hughes (Bradley); grandchildren, Kaeli Jo, Kolton, Kaleb, Elijah, Hoyt, Everett, […]

Robert Franklin Lee, 64, passed away on March 18, 2021. He was born on May 7, 1956 in Petersburg, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Franklin Lee and Doris Williams Lee and his brother, Kenneth Edward Lee. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Debora Roberts Lee; children, Paul […]

LILLY, Harry E. Sr., passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021, in Chesterfield, Va., at 81 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dan Lilly And Vera Lilly; his wife, Phyllis Lilly; and his brother, Sherman Halstead. He is survived by his sister, Sue McCool; his three sons, Guy Lilly, Harry Lilly […]

Clarence Boyer Hayes passed away peacefully, at home, Thursday, June 18, 2020. He was born September 22, 1924 in Burrowsville, VA (Prince George County), the son of Ralph B. & Emma Ellis Hayes. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ralph Hayes (Junior); and sister, Mattie Roy Huber; and son-in-law Ray Krauth. He leaves […]