Patricia Ann Sawyer
Oct 17, 2026
A public viewing will be held from 4pm-6pm on Thursday; October 29, 2026 at Fitchett-Mann Funeral Services; 1146 Rodgers Street; Chesapeake, VA 23324. A funeral service will be held at 10am on Friday; October 30, 2026 at First Church of South Norfolk; 1605 Bainbridge Blvd; Chesapeake, VA 23324.
Please keep the family in your prayers.
Mark Edward Hardy
Oct 17, 2026
Norfolk-On Saturday; October 17, 2026, our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend gained his angel wings and went home to be with his Lord and Savior. Mark was born to the late Carrie & Henry Hardy in Norfolk County on November 1, 1962.
Mark leaves to cherish his memories, his two daughters: Charlene Perkins and Sharita Perkins; two sons: Mark...
Tykell Jaquay White
Oct 15, 2026
“A beautiful soul, a creative spirit, and a love that will live on forever.”
A Life Beautifully Remembered
Chesapeake-,On October 15, 2026, our hearts were forever changed as our beloved Tykell Jaquay White departed this earthly life at the tender age of 28. Although his time with us was far too short, the love, laughter, creativity, and unforgettable memories he leaves behind...
Aaron O. Smith, Jr.
Oct 9, 2026
Suffolk- A public viewing will be held from 3-5pm Sunday; November 1, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 11am Monday; November 2, 2026 at Fitchett-Mann Funeral Services; 1146 Rodgers St.; Chesapeake, VA with burial at Roosevelt Memorial Park;1101 Campostella Road; Chesapeake, VA 23320.
Please keep the family in your prayers.
Juanita J. Hinton
Oct 9, 2026
Chesapeake- Juanita (Olivia) Jones Hinton, our beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, greatgrandmother, and friend, was born on August 17, 1938, to her beloved father, William Alfred Robinson, and Bessie Olivia Jones, and went to her eternal home on October 9, 2026.
Juanita attended George Washington Carver High School in Chesapeake, VA, for a time and graduated from Booker T. Washington High...
Takeon Miller
Oct 5, 2026
Chesapeake-Some people enter a room quietly, and then there are people like Takeon “Meatball” Miller, whose presence could be felt before he even said a word. With a personality larger than life, a heart full of love, and a mouth that was never short on something to say, Takeon was truly one of a kind.
To know Meatball was to love...
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
Chesapeake- With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Christopher Augustus Duke, affectionately known as “Chris,” who departed this life on Saturday; September 5, 2026. Born on October 8, 1965, in Norfolk, Virginia, Chris was a beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, uncle, and friend whose kindness, adventurous spirit, and love for life touched the hearts of all...
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...