Obituaries

Aug 4, 2025

Virginia Beach-Reginald Paul Hebert, Jr.. also known as "Reggie", peacefully passed away on Monday; August 4, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon Saturday; August 16, 2025 at the Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church; 198 Browns Ferry Road; Madison, AL 35758 with Pastor Reginald Johnson, officiating. Interment will be in the Meadowlawn Garden of Peace...

Jul 29, 2025

Chesapeake- Yosef B. Clemons, affectionately known as "Jervonne," returned to the Father on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the age of 50.

Yosef was born on December 8, 1974, in Norfolk, VA, to the late Joe Harris and  the late Vernell C. Williams. He was born and raised in Chesapeake, VA, where he grew up in Broadlawn...

Jul 28, 2025

Chesapeake- On Monday, July 28, 2025, Mareader Ann Hucherson Cobbs, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Chesapeake, Virginia.  Mareader was born and raised in East Tallassee, Alabama.  She moved to Morristown, New Jersey in the early 1960's where she lived until she moved to Chesapeake, Virginia to live with her daughter.

A Celebration of...

Jul 27, 2025

Chesapeake-Barbara Ann Gray Waters, lovingly known by her family and childhood friends as "Bah-brain", was born on November 8, 1948, in Sussex County, Virginia to the late Madison Gray and Cynthia Davis Gray Barrow. She lived a rich and meaningful life that spanned 76 years.

Barbara Ann's early life was rooted in rural Waverly, Virginia where her...

Jul 13, 2025

Chesapeake-On Sunday; July 13, 2025, Alpina A. Davis, passed away.  She was a native of Mason, Tennessee and was born the fifth child of sixteen  children on May 12, 1938 to the late Elgie (Sam) Albritton and Ester Lee Albritton.  She was also predeceased by her husband, Wilotha Davis of NC; a son, Gregory Alan Davis; two sisters: Helen...

Jul 7, 2025

Chesapeake- " For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand.  I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness." - Psalm 84:10

Shirley Ann Lewis transitioned to the heavens above on Monday; July 7, 2025.  She was born on June 5,...

Jul 5, 2025

Chesapeake-Once again in love and infinite wisdom, God sent his angels into our midst, this time releasing from suffering and calling " unto that new and larger life" the gentle spirit of our beloved, Doris Lee White. She slipped quietly into a peaceful realm of eternal rest at 8:00 am on Saturday; July 5, 2025, in her Chesapeake home...

Jul 3, 2025

Chesapeake-In his infinite wisdom, God called our beloved husband, son, father, brother, uncle and friend, Alfred Casterdale Turner, Jr. home to his eternal rest on July 3,  2025.

Alfred was born on July 24, 1974 at Norfolk General to the parents of Alfred Casterdale and Emma Turner, Sr. He grew up in the Crestwood section of Chesapeake,...

Jul 2, 2025

Norfolk-Robert A. Christian, Jr. passed away on Wednesday; July 2, 2025.

No services are scheduled.

Jun 30, 2025

Norfolk-Tyrone Edward Cowell passed away on Monday; June 30, 2025.

A memorial service will be held 11am Thursday; July 17, 2025 at On Wings of Faith Church of Deliverance; 5121 E. Va. Beach Blvd., Ste E1; Norfolk, Va.

Keep the family in your prayers

Jun 27, 2025

Chesapeake It is with profound sadness that James Edward Sparrow Jr. of Chesapeake, Virginia peacefully transitioned on Friday, June 27 th , 2025.  James, a lifetime native of Chesapeake, Virginia, was born July 9, 1952, to the late James Edward Sparrow Sr. & Mattie Mildred Sparrow.

"Jimmy" as he was affectionatley known as, graduated from Indian River...

Jun 26, 2025

Portsmouth-A graveside service will be held 2:30pm Thursday; July 10, 2025 at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens; 3920 Airline Blvd; Chesapeake, VA 23321.

Please keep the family in your prayers

Jun 20, 2025

Hampton-Ramona was a loving mother,sister,daughter and friend. She was reliable and dedicated herself to the well-being of others. If you ever felt down and needed encouragement you could always count on her to be there in your corner. Ramona passed away on June 20,2025 at the age of 64. She was born on June 27,1960 to Roland Holloway Jr....

Jun 6, 2025

Clifton, VA-Surrounded by her beloved and cherished family, Catherine Valeria Dailey, of Clifton, Virginia, a spirit-filled, loving, and devoted mother, was peacefully called home to glory on June 6, 2025.

Catherine Valeria Dailey was born on October 14, 1926, to the late Estella Lucas Otey and David Lucas. She was the second of three daughters. Her siblings,...

Jun 3, 2025

Norfolk-A funeral service will be held 2pm Friday; June 13, 2025 at Fitchett-Mann Funeral Services; 1146 Rodgers Street; Chesapeake; VA  23324.  Viewing will be 1 hour prior to service.  Please keep the family in your prayer.

Jun 1, 2025

Chesapeake-Our beloved Dorothy Louise Pearsall passed away on Sunday; June 1, 2025.

A funeral service will be held Noon Thursday; June 12, 2025 at Bethany Baptist Church; Chesapeake; VA.  Viewing will be 4-6pm Wednesday at Fitchett-Mann Funeral Services; 1146 Rodgers Street; Chesapeake, VA  23324.  Her earthly remains will be buried in Centerville AME Church; Chesapeake, VA.

Jun 1, 2025

Chesapeake-On the morning of June 1, 2025, God called home one of his faithful servants, Isaac Orwa, to be with Him. Isaac accepted the Lord as his personal savior at an early age in Siaya County, Kenya.  A man of unwavering faith, Isaac was born on January 28, 1973, in Siaya County, Kenya, to the late Don Odera Orwa...

May 31, 2025

Portsmouth-On Saturday; May 31, 2025, our loved one Kenney Lamorge Paige, departed this life at the age of 65.  He was born on August 27, 1959 in Chesapeake, VA to the late Mary Elizabeth Smith and Henry Paige.

Kenny attended Great Bridge High School where he was on the varsity football team.  He was a mechanic, loved...

May 28, 2025

Suffolk-Peter "Abu" Adebola Olanitori, Sr. passed away on Wednesday; May 28, 2025.  He was born in the town of Owo in Ondo State, Nigeria (West Africa) to the late Chief Salami Olanitori Owashoyen and Mrs. Jinatu Adebumola Olanitori (Okungbadero).

Peter Sr. received his early education in boarding schools in Ondo State, Nigeria. He was an outstanding soccer...

May 27, 2025

Chesapeake- Reginald Valentino Blount Sr., 63, passed away surrounded by family members at Mary Immaculate Hospital on Tuesday; May 27, 2025.  He was born on August 17,1961 in Virginia Beach to William and Margaret Blount (both deceased).

"Reggie", as he was affectionately called, was always the life of the party.  Family. especially his children, were evetything to...