Obituaries

May 27, 2025

Virginia Beach- Marcella Miller Stevens, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend departed this life on May 27, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on August 27, 1935, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Marcella was the cherished daughter of Marcella Miller (Richardson) and William Andrew Miller. She was raised in a loving home alongside her siblings— Katherine, Walter, and Anna Lee—and...

May 26, 2025

Chesapeake- Sandra Norfleet Biggs, passed away on Monday; May 26, 2025.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Thursday; June 5, 2025 at First Baptist Money Point; 439 Freeman Ave; Chesapeake, VA 23324.  Burial will be in Riverside Memorial Park; Norfolk, VA.  Viewing will be 4-6pm Wednesday; June 4, 2025 at Fitchett-Mann FS; 1146 Rodgers Street;...

May 24, 2025

Chesapeake-Steven T. Cuffee, passed away on Saturday; May 24, 2025.  A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Monday; June 9, 2025 at Fellowship UCC; 1402 Gust Lane; Chesapeake, VA 23323.  Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park.  Viewing will be 2-4pm Sunday; June 8, 2025 at Fitchett-Mann FS; 1146 Rodgers Street; Chesapeake, VA  23324.

Please keep...

May 3, 2025

Norfolk- James H. Harris passed away on Saturday; May 3, 2025.

A funeral service will be held 12noon Tuesday; May 20, 2025 at First Baptist Church West Munden; 1541 Lyons Ave.; Chesapeake; VA 23324. Viewing will be 2 hours prior to the service. Please continue to keep the family in your prayers.

May 2, 2025

Chesapeake-Gerold Moody passed away on Friday; May 2, 2025.

Please check back later for funeral information.  Continue to keep the family in your prayers!

May 2, 2025

Chesapeake-Sheila Walker passed away on Friday; May 2, 2025.

Please check back later for information on the memorial service.  Continue to keep the family in your prayers!

May 1, 2025

Norfolk-Our precious jewel, Michelle Winnifred Reid, unexpectedly departed this life on May 1, 2025 at the age of 50. She was born to Norman Anthony Reid and Patricia Ann Sumner Reid (deceased) on June 3, 1974.

Michelle was a beautiful angelic spirit who always offered her support, wisdom, and love in abundance. She was a strong woman...

Apr 26, 2025

Richmond - Nathan Jarvis Jr., affectionately known as Bobby or Nate, passed away peacefully on Saturday; April 26, 2025, at the age of 88, following an extended illness. Born on April 20, 1937 in Norfolk County, Virginia (now present-day Chesapeake), he was the eldest son of the late Nathan Jarvis and Eula Moore Jarvis.

Mr. Jarvis received...

Apr 16, 2025

Norfolk- Katie James passed away on Wednesday; April 16, 2025.

A service will be held 1:30pm Friday; April 25, 2025 at Fitchett-Mann Funeral Services; 1146 Rodgers Street; Chesapeake; VA 23324. Viewing will be 4-6pm Thursday; April24, 2025. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park; Chesapeake, Va. Please continue to keep the family in your prayers.

Apr 16, 2025

Portsmouth-Joseph B. Streat, Jr. passed away on Wednesday; April 16, 2025.

A funeral service will be 11:00 am Friday; April 25, 2025 at Fitchett-Mann Funeral Services; 1146 Rodgers Street; Chesapeake, VA 23324. Viewing will be 2 hours prior to service. Continue to keep the family in prayer.

Apr 8, 2025

Chesapeake- Baby Girl Blessyn Robinson passed away on April 8, 2025. Please continue to pray for the family at this time.

Apr 1, 2025

Norfolk-Charles Louis Mason, 56, passed away suddenly on April 1, 2025, at his residence. Charles was born on June 29, 1968, in Norfolk, VA to Anita (deceased) and Rodney Magnum.

Charles married Kimberlie Mason on November 27, 2021, in Norfolk, VA. He last occupation was at Hardees as a maintenance worker. If you knew Charles, you knew...

Mar 31, 2025

Chesapeake-Therman E. De'Braux, Jr. passed away on Monday; March 31, 2025.

A funeral service will be 11:00 am Wednesday; April 9, 2025 at Fitchett-Mann Funeral Services; 1146 Rodgers Street; Chesapeake, VA 23324. Viewing will be 4-6pm Tuesday. Continue to keep the family in prayer.

Mar 17, 2025

Chesapeake-A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Saturday; March 29, 2025 at Centerville Chapel Church; 1116 Fentress Road; Chesapeake, VA  23322.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Mar 13, 2025

Norfolk- Ellis Eugene Blount was born on July 26, 1943 in Elizabeth City, NC. He was predeceased by his parents, Eva Mae Douglas (George) and Eugene Kirkland Spellman, Sr. (Lottie Mary). Ellis was also predeceased by his siblings, Ceddle Phillips, Regina Carter, Joyce Fuller, Tracey Davenport, Robert Brown, Johnnie Perrin, Roy Blount, William Brown, Wilford Spellman, David Spellman, Larry...

Mar 11, 2025

North Carolina- Addie L. Holmes-Brown passed away on Tuesday; March 11, 2025.

A service will be held 2pm Friday; March 21, 2025 at St. Stephens Christian Church; 128 Welch Lane;  Chesapeake, Va. Viewing will be 1 hour prior to service. Burial will be in Carver Memorial Cemetery; Suffolk, VA.    Keep the family in your prayers.

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Mar 10, 2025

Suffolk-Baby Boy Elias E. Brannan passed away on March 10, 2025.  No services are scheduled.  Continue to pray for the family

Mar 8, 2025

Suffolk-Darlene Anita Cooper-Chapman, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, peacefully passed away on March 8th, 2025.  She was born at Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA on July 22, 1957 to Doris and Isaac Cooper Sr.

Darlene attended Chesapeake Public Schools and later joined the Army Reserves where she proudly served in Desert Storm. Afterward, she worked...

Mar 5, 2025

Chesapeake-Peter D. Witherspoon passed away on Wednesday; March 5, 2025.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Friday; March 28, 2025 at Impact Church; 3935 Twin Pines Road; Portsmouth, VA 23703.  Viewing will be 5-7pm Thursday; March 27, 2025 at Fitchett-Mann Funeral Services; 1146 Rodgers Street; Chesapeake, VA  23324.

Mar 4, 2025

"All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.  God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort." -2 Corithians 1:3

Chesapeake-On March 4, 2025, Corey Lee Babb-Knight received his wings and went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Corey, also known as "Big Daddy" by his...