Obituaries

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...

Mar 3, 2025

Chesapeake-Beloved angel Javiah Goudy passed away on March 2, 2025,  No services are scheduled.  Please continue to pray for the family.

Mar 3, 2025

Chesapeake-On Monday, March 3, 2025, Floyd E. Fitchett, Jr. peacefully slipped away with his beloved wife by his side.  Although we the family are heartbroken by our loss, we are rejoicing that he is no longer suffering and in pain for "HE FOUGHT THE GOOD FIGHT & NEVER COMPLAINED."

Floyd Jr. was born December 18, 1947, to...

Mar 1, 2025

Norfolk-Martha Ann Minggia passed away on Saturday; March 1, 2025.

A funeral service will be held 2pm Friday; March 14, 2025 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses; 959 Ingleside Road; Norfolk, Va. Repast following service at Fitchett-Mann Funeral Service; 1821 Liberty Street, Chesapeake, VA 23324. Viewing will be 6-8pm Thurdsay; March 13, 2025 at Fitchett-Mann Funeral Services;...

Mar 1, 2025

Norfolk-  Ruth Spellman passed away on Saturday; March 1, 2025.

A funeral service will be held Noon Monday; March 17, 2025 at New Rising Sun Baptist Church; 201 Patrick Road; Norfolk, VA 23523.  Viewing will be 1 hour prior ro service.  Keep the family in your prayers

Feb 27, 2025

Portsmouth- Shawndell Felton passed away on Thursday; February 27, 2025.

A funeral will be held 1pm Friday; March 7, 2025 at Fitchett-Mann Funeral Services; 1146 Rodgers Street; Chesapeake, VA 23324. Viewing will be one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Please keep the family in your prayers.

Feb 27, 2025

Norfolk-  Mavis Dinnall passed away on Thursday; February 27, 2025.

A memorial service will take place at Page Theus Funeral Home on April 12, 2025 at noon; 914 W. Main Street, Lessburg, Florida 34748.

Keep the family in your prayers

Feb 25, 2025

Chesapeake-Our beloved Phyllis R. Jones passed away on Tuesday; February 25, 2025.

A funeral will be held noon Saturday; March 8, 2025 at Fitchett-Mann Funeral Services; 1146 Rodgers Street; Chesapeake, VA 23324. Viewing will be one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Please keep the family in your prayers.

Feb 22, 2025

Chesapeake-On February 22, 2025, Albert peacefully transitioned from his earthly home to his heavenly home. He was born April 9,1937 to the late  Albert Butts, Sr and Mary Susan Flora Butts. He was one of 10 children and educated in the South Norfolk Public School System. He was a graduate of G.W. Carver High School and also served in...

Feb 21, 2025

Baby Girl Tegan Renee Daniels passed away on Friday; Februaty 21, 2025. No services are scheduled.

Keep the family in your prayers

Jan 23, 2025

Norfolk-Cia M. Scott passed away on Thursday; January 23, 2025.  No services are scheduled.  Please keep the family in your prayers

Jan 22, 2025

Chesapeake-A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Monday; February 3, 2025 at Fitchett-Mann FS; 1146 Rodgers Street; Chesapeake, VA  23324.  Viewing will be Sunday from 2-4pm.  Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park.

Jan 19, 2025

Chesapeake- On Sunday, January 19, 2025, God called our beloved mother, Gloston Winfield, at the age of 87, to her heavenly home. Mrs. Winfield was born on November 6, 1937, in Princess Anne County to the late Lousanna and Hardy Sneed. She was united in marriage to Joseph Henry Winfield, and together they were blessed with eight children. Her...