Kelly Michael Ryder
Oct 3, 2026
Virginia Beach- It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kelly Michael Ryder, a great man who shared kindness and never ending humor with everyone he met. Kelly was born on July 4, 1964 and passed away peacefully on Saturday; October 3, 2026. He was born in Portsmouth, VA to the late Vernon Ryder, Sr. and Georganna...
Dolores Shaw
Sep 28, 2026
Newport News- Dolores (Miller) Shaw, 90, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, September 28, 2026, in Newport News, Virginia.
Born on December 15, 1935, in East Saint Louis, Illinois, Dolores was the daughter of the late Dorothy (Martin) and George Miller. She was the oldest of eight children and was preceded...
Wilma E. Haizlip
Sep 28, 2026
Virginia Beach- A memorial service will be held at 1pm on Sunday; October 4, 2026 at Fitchett-Mann Funeral Services (Rogers St. location).
Please keep the family lifted in prayer.
Jessie Smaw Winfield
Sep 24, 2026
Chesapeake- Jessie Mae Smaw Winfield went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. She was born March 29,1940, in Norfolk, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Edward O. Smaw and the late Lillie Hayes Smaw Gordon.
Jessie graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1958 where she was a member of the Girls Varsity Basketball...
Thelma J. Brown-Wallace
Sep 24, 2026
Virginia Beach- No services are scheduled.
Please keep the family lifted in prayer.
Charleen Renee Cornelius
Sep 17, 2026
Virginia Beach- No services are scheduled.
Please keep the family lifted in prayer.
Jeffrey W Williams
Sep 10, 2026
Chesapeake- Jeffrey William Williams departed this life on September 10, 2026. He was born onNovember 8, 1965, in Wilson, North Carolina, to Helen Louise Ellis Williams Cousin andJohn Earl Williams.
Jeffrey was a proud graduate of Granby High School, where he shined as a star footballplayer. He carried that same energy and joy throughout his life. He loved dancing,joking, teaching others,...
Christopher A. Duke
Sep 5, 2026
At this time there are no services. Please continue to keep the family in your prayers.
Linda Geneva Osborne
Aug 27, 2026
Norfolk- Linda Geneva Osborne was born on October 17, 1957, in Washington, D.C., at Columbia Hospital for Women, to the late John and Mary Osborne. She was the oldest of four children and grew up in Washington, D.C., where she attended Charles Young Elementary School, Browne Junior High School, and Spingarn High School.
From an early age, Linda demonstrated a strong...
Gloria V. Moore
Aug 26, 2026
CHESAPEAKE- Gloria V. Moore, age 82, of Chesapeake, Virginia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 26, 2026. Gloria was born January 21, 1944 to the late James and Minnie Taylor. She is preceded in death by her husband Wilbert Q. Moore.Gloria accepted Christ early in life and lived a life anchored in faith, love, and...
ESTELLE VIRGINIA WILSON
Aug 22, 2026
CHESAPEAKE- ESTELLE VIRGINIA WILSON was born in princess Anne county on June 10, 1941, to Ruth and Levin Snowden, where she grew up and attended Union Kempsville.
ESTELLE grew up in the church, and continued on to be a loyal member of Campbell Chapel, a member of the senior choir, and a member of the Tent. She loved family, traveling, and...
John Kenneth Moore
Aug 18, 2026
John Kenneth “Kenny” Moore
Chesapeake-John Kenneth Moore, affectionately known to family and friends as "Kenny", was born on October 23, 1958, in Portsmouth, Virginia, to the late Aaron Moore Sr. and Margaret Moore. Born and raised in Portsmouth, Kenny graduated from Cradock High School in 1977.
Kenny was the second of five children. He grew up alongside his siblings: Aaron Moore, Jr....
William Samuel Woodard, Sr.
Aug 16, 2026
Chesapeake- William Samuel Woodard, Sr. was born on January 2, 1944, in Chesapeake (South Norfolk), Virginia, to the late Samuel Morris Woodard and Blanche Lee Woodard. William was the oldest of his siblings.
On August 16, 2026, William received his wings as one of God’s special angels descended early Sunday morning to escort him to his heavenly home—a special place prepared...
Viola McClure
Aug 11, 2026
Mrs. Viola McClure was born to Joe and Lela Williams on March 12, 1940 in Birmingham, AL. She was the youngest daughter of five children. Lillie May Jackson, Rosie Lee Ross, Joe Williams Jr., Lawrence Williams all who preceded Viola in death.
Viola, affectionately named GG, was a graduate of Parker High School in Birmingham, AL. She moved to Detroit, Michigan...
Bessie Louise Tanner
Aug 7, 2026
On Friday; August 7, 2026, God sent his angels to bring home one of his devoted flowers, Mrs. Bessie Lousie Tanner.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Thursday; August 20. 2026 at Cathedral of Faith COGIC; Chesapeake, VA. Viewing will be 4-6pm Wednesday at Fitchett-Mann Funeral Services; 1146 Rodgers Street; Chesapeake, VA 23324. Burial will be in Roosevelt...
Cornelius Earl Slade
Aug 4, 2026
A funeral service will be held Noon Friday; August 21, 2026 at Fitchett-Mann Funeral Services; 1146 Rodgers Street; Chesapeake, VA 23324. Viewing will be 4-6pm Thursday; August 20, 2026 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery; Suffolk, VA.
Please keep the famiy in your prayers.
Carlotta E. Littlejohn
Aug 3, 2026
A memorial service will be held 11am Friday; September 4, 2026 at Fitchett-Mann Funeral Services; 1146 Rodgers Street; Chesapeake, VA 23324. Please keep the famly in your prayers.
Johnny Stringer Jr.
Aug 1, 2026
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." -2 Timothy 4:7
Chesapeake- Johnny Stringer Jr., 72, of Chesapeake, Va entered into eternal rest on Saturday; August 1, 2026, at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. His presence will be deeply missed by his...