Obituaries

Sep 22, 2025

Though the clouds may hang

over there will be a brighter day

in that land, they call heaven

God shall wipe all tears away…..

Norfolk- With an abundance of love and concern, the Fitchett-Mann Funeral...

Sep 19, 2025

Though the clouds may hang over there will be a brighter day in that land, they call heaven God shall wipe all tears away…..

Chesapeake- It is with great sadness that we announce the earthly transition of Mr. Rudolph "Rudy" Jones, Jr.  He passed away peacefully at...

Sep 10, 2025

North Carolina-GERALDINE STANBACK, 78, transitioned on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 in Portsmouth, Virginia. She was born on February 24, 1947 to the late George Washington Lee and the late Corene Hendricks in Murfreesboro, NC. In addition to her parents, Gerri was predeceased by her husband Jacob Stanback and her two brothers:Glenn Cowper and Randolph Lee. She leaves to celebrate...

Sep 8, 2025

Chesapeake-Queen Esther Coleman transitioned to her heavenly home on Monday; September 8, 2025.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Saturday; September 13, 2025 at New Galilee Missionary Baptist Church; Chesapeake, VA.  Her earthly remains will be placed in church at 9:00 am for public viewing. Burial will be at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veteran...

Sep 7, 2025

Portsmouth-On Sunday; September 7, 2025, our beloved mother Elizabeth Sorrell, went home to be with her Lord and Savior.

A service will be held 1pm Saturday; September 20, 2025 at Rehoboth AME Church; 405 Shell Road; Chesapeake 23323.  Her earthly remains will be placed in church at 11am to allow for viewing and visitation.  Please continue to...

Aug 26, 2025

Virginia Beach- Edison Timothy Hurdle passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, at the age of 84. He was born on May 6, 1941, in North Carolina to the late Tassie (Felton) Hurdle and Charlie Roosevelt Hurdle.

Edison was born and raised in Saunders Grove Baptist Church, growing up in a deeply spiritual home. He loved the...

Aug 21, 2025

Chesapeake-Theresa Elizabeth Mayo, of the 2600 Block of Hemple Street, departed this life on Thursday; August 21, 2025.  Theresa was born in Norfolk County to the late Johnnie Wilson and Velma Palmer. She will always be remembered by her daughters, sons, grandchildren, siblings, and other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am...

Aug 12, 2025

Portsmouth-Marva went to join her Heavenly Father Tuesday afternoon, August 12, 2025 after a gradual decline in heatth. She was supported by her family and caregivers during the last days of her life.

Marva was born in Chesapeake to loving parents, Samuel and Claire Fitchette.  She grew up in a happy home that she shared with her...

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