The Obituary Section

Mittie Charlene Privott

Suffolk, Virginia

Mittie Charlene Holmes Privott, 73, of St. James Avenue, Suffolk, VA, transitioned on Thursday, February 12, 2026. A viewing will be held from 2-6 p.m. Thursday, February 19, 20...

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Delores Mae Deloatch

Suffolk, Virginia

Delores Mae Deloatch, 81, of Clay Street, Suffolk, VA, transitioned on Monday, February 9, 2026. She will have a viewing on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. He...

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Sr. Billey E. Brooks

Suffolk, Virginia

PORTSMOUTH – Billey Eugene Brooks, Sr., 57, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026. He was born on February 17, 1968, to the late James and Mabel Brooks.Billey was a 1987 graduate of Great Bridge High School and was an HVAC mechanic by trade, eventually starting his own company B.E. BROOKS Heating and Cooling.Throughout Billey’s life he showed incredible amounts of intellect, along with the innate ability to find solutions and answers to almost any problem. Strong, Smart, Savvy and Sentimental are only just a few words that describe Billey Brooks, Sr.He showed great interest in NASCAR with Dale, Sr and Kevin Harvick being the favorites. Even creating huge collections of die cast cars, passing them down and sharing the hobby with his two sons.He is survived by his two sons, Billey E. Brooks, Jr and Aaron Brooks; and two brothers, Toney Brooks and Wayne Brooks.A gathering of remembrance will…

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James C. Cherry

Suffolk, Virginia

February 7, 2026

James C. Cherry, 68, passed away on February 8, 2026. He was born in Portsmouth, VA on October 21, 1957 to the late Victor and Juanita Cherry. He was retired after 35 years as a longshoreman in ILA Local 970.“JC” was an avid car enthusiast and collector, particularly the Ford Mustang. He also enjoyed his daily workouts at the YMCA with his many friends he made there. He loved watching sports, especially his favorite teams, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was active in his church and loved his church family at Trinity Episcopal Church.He is survived by his sisters Victoria Saxby of Palm Beach FL and Wendy Edwards (Jeff) of Chesapeake VA along with his nephews Andrew and Alex Edwards. He was predeceased by his brother Steven Cherry.In accordance with his wishes, there will be no services. Memorial donations may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church…

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Barbara Taylor Vernon

Suffolk, Virginia

Barbara Taylor Vernon, of Kill Devil Hills, NC, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Barbara was born on February 26, 1957 at Portsmouth General Hospital. She is predeceased by her father Roy Taylor, Mother Delores Taylor, sister Brenda Taylor and brother Brad Taylor.She is survived by her son, Herbie Vernon, Jr. and wife Kate of East Lyme, CT; a daughter, Sarah Bailey and husband Brandon of Chesapeake, VA; a sister, Linda Tibbetts and husband Greg of Portsmouth, VA; and her children’s father, Herbie Vernon, Sr. of Kill Devil Hills, NC. She was a proud and loving grandmother to four cherished grandchildren, Nicholas Bailey, Sadie Vernon, Hayes Vernon, and Brynn Bailey. Her grandchildren were the light of her life, and nothing brought her more joy than being “grandma”.Barbara dedicated many years of service working in human resources at Norfolk Naval Shipyard before retiring in 2013. After…

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