Obituaries
Mary Alice Walden
Apr 22, 2022
Retired Sergeant Major, Mary Alice Walden, age 70, of Columbus, GA, passed away early on the morning of April 23, 2022. Mary was an active member of Alpha Lambda Psi MilitarySpouses Sorority, Incorporated. She also served as the Worthy Matron for the Mecca Supreme Council Order of the Eastern Stars. She was a dedicated and active member of Bethany Baptist...
Frank Junior Chapel
Apr 16, 2022
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Dontay Andrea Milsap
Apr 13, 2022
Dontay Andrea Milsap or as he affectionally referred to himself, “Clutch”, was born on January 9, 1984 and transitioned from us on April 13, 2022. He was a father, son, big brother, little brother, nephew, cousin, and a most importantly, a friend.
He spent his formative years with his Aunt Luvenia and Uncle Tony. Then later he was reunited with...
Dante' Lamar Watts, Sr.
Apr 6, 2022
Dante was born March 24, 1983 in Portsmouth VA, to Vina Watts and David Williams. He enjoyed working and joking around with everyone, often known as the class clown. Donte loved to eat and was also a silent chef. He would mix any and everything together and surprisingly it came out great. He also had a gift for putting together...
Norma L. Shields
Mar 29, 2022
Mother Norma Lee Shields was born on April 28, 1933, in Chesapeake, Virginia. She transitioned, suddenly, from glory to Glory on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Mother Shields was the fourth oldest of ten children born to the Arnold Household.
Mother Shields was a graduate of Norfolk County High School. In 1951, she was united in marriage to the late Leon...
Clarence Leanders Ruffin
Mar 11, 2022
Clarence Leanders Ruffin, 52, native of Norfolk, VA, passed on March 11, 2022. Clarence was preceded by his mother, Connette G. Southall. Clarence is survived by his father, James L. Southall, Sr. (Gloria) and Walter Hunt (Christy). His sister, Paula D. Foster (Raymond). Daughter, Kera Connette Ruffin, and Son, Travis Antonio Marcus. Granddaughter, Taliyah N. Marcus. Nephew, Bryan A. Blake.
...
Denisha June Moore
Mar 9, 2022
Denisha June Acree, peacefully departed this earthly life to be with the Lord on March 08, 2022. She was born in Brooklyn, to Gerald and Bonita Martin. Denisha was a loving wife, mother, sister, Aunty, and a special kind of friend. Her laughter would have you laughing until your stomach ached just at the sound of it. She lived her...
Mildred Jean Woods
Mar 8, 2022
Mildred Jean Woods passed away on March 8, 2022 at her home in Chesapeake at the age of 78. She grew up in Portsmouth, Virginia, graduating from Wilson High School and worked at the Quality Shop on High Street until 1971.
A long time resident of Deep Creek in Chesapeake, she loved the Lord and cherished her...
Anthony Branch Faison
Feb 23, 2022
We the E. Vaughn Wray Family and Staff wish to extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathy in the passing of your loved one. Our prayers go out to you and your family in your time of loss. We know and understand that you have received many expressions of love and we will continue to keep you in our hearts. May...
John Willie Beary
Feb 21, 2022
John Beary transitioned on Monday February 21, 2022 at home in Virginia Beach, Virginia
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Shelia Ann Morgan
Feb 17, 2022
Sheila Ann Morgan was welcomed with open arms to glory February 17th 2022. Sheila was a caring and loving person who loved her family. She was a mother figure, friend and confidant to many.
Sheila was a romance novel book reader and loved music. She loved her pet “Lu Jay” until his final days. She worked with the janitorial staff at...
Rev. John W Clark
Feb 14, 2022
Rev. John W. Clark transitioned on Monday February 14, 2022 at home in Portsmouth, Virginia
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Fred McKinley Alston
Feb 12, 2022
Fred McKinley Alston, 79, Suffolk, Va transitioned on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was the son of the late Mary Thomas and Perry Alston.
He was born and raised in Louisburg, North Carolina and retired from Rockland Psychiatric Center in New York after 30 years of service.
Fred enjoyed the outdoors, he loved walking outside enjoying...
Shirley Jean Mims
Feb 7, 2022
Shirley Jean Thompson Carter Mims, age 83, born in Tyler, Texas, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, February 7, 2022, in her daughter’s home in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She was a graduate of Emmett Scott High School in Tyler, Texas, and attended Laney College in Oakland, California.
She began her government service career working with the U. S. Postal Service,...
Barbara Maree Principe
Feb 4, 2022
Barbara Maree Principe transitioned on Friday February 4, 2022 at her residence in Smithfield, Virginia
Memories last a lifetime only if you share them.
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Charles Matthew Hall, Jr
Feb 4, 2022
Charles Matthew “C.J.” Hall Jr., 37, was called home on February 4,2022. He was born October 8, 1984 in Franklin, VA to Ms. Robin Johnsonand Mr. Charles Hall Sr. He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather,Fletcher Johnson; his neice, Princess Jakiiya Ajane’ Johnson.C.J. studied Message Therapy at Everest College in Newport News.
He attended Heritage High School where he played...
Rev. Ronnie Thomas Northam, Sr.
Feb 1, 2022
Rev. Ronnie T. Northam, Sr. transitioned on Tuesday February 1, 2022 in Suffolk, Virginia
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Ellnora Hawkins
Feb 1, 2022
Ellnora Hawkins was born on December 5, 1949 to Elbeaner Johnson and Videtto Bush.Ellnora was a carefree spirit who loved people deeply, especially her family. Without question, she was an assertive woman who would not allow anyone to push her aside. She believed strongly in the principle of fairness. Anyone who knew her would confirm that she had a terrific...
James Carter
Jan 27, 2022
James Carter transitioned on Thursday January 27, 2022 at Maryview Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia
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Ursula Ineta Matthew
Jan 26, 2022
Ursula Ineta Matthew transitioned on Wednesday January 26, 2022 in Maryview Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia
Ursula Ineta Matthew better known as “Baba” was born on the island of Antigua and Barbuda to late Lucille Benjamin and Ethan James. She was Uplifting, Remarkable, Supportive, Unique, Loving, and Amazing. Just in case you didn’t notice, this spells Ursula. I know that she...
Mary Alice Walden
Apr 22, 2022
Retired Sergeant Major, Mary Alice Walden, age 70, of Columbus, GA, passed away early on the morning of April 23, 2022. Mary was an active member of Alpha Lambda Psi MilitarySpouses Sorority, Incorporated. She also served as the Worthy Matron for the Mecca Supreme Council Order of the Eastern Stars. She was a dedicated and active member of Bethany Baptist...
Frank Junior Chapel
Apr 16, 2022
Memories last a lifetime only if you share them.
On behalf of the family, we encourage you share your personal experiences and preserve the memory of Frank for future generations to come.
Be the first to post your most treasured memory of Frank. Show your support by sharing a personal message or story on the tribute wall, meaningful photo or...
Dontay Andrea Milsap
Apr 13, 2022
Dontay Andrea Milsap or as he affectionally referred to himself, “Clutch”, was born on January 9, 1984 and transitioned from us on April 13, 2022. He was a father, son, big brother, little brother, nephew, cousin, and a most importantly, a friend.
He spent his formative years with his Aunt Luvenia and Uncle Tony. Then later he was reunited with...
Dante' Lamar Watts, Sr.
Apr 6, 2022
Dante was born March 24, 1983 in Portsmouth VA, to Vina Watts and David Williams. He enjoyed working and joking around with everyone, often known as the class clown. Donte loved to eat and was also a silent chef. He would mix any and everything together and surprisingly it came out great. He also had a gift for putting together...
Norma L. Shields
Mar 29, 2022
Mother Norma Lee Shields was born on April 28, 1933, in Chesapeake, Virginia. She transitioned, suddenly, from glory to Glory on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Mother Shields was the fourth oldest of ten children born to the Arnold Household.
Mother Shields was a graduate of Norfolk County High School. In 1951, she was united in marriage to the late Leon...
Clarence Leanders Ruffin
Mar 11, 2022
Clarence Leanders Ruffin, 52, native of Norfolk, VA, passed on March 11, 2022. Clarence was preceded by his mother, Connette G. Southall. Clarence is survived by his father, James L. Southall, Sr. (Gloria) and Walter Hunt (Christy). His sister, Paula D. Foster (Raymond). Daughter, Kera Connette Ruffin, and Son, Travis Antonio Marcus. Granddaughter, Taliyah N. Marcus. Nephew, Bryan A. Blake.
...
Denisha June Moore
Mar 9, 2022
Denisha June Acree, peacefully departed this earthly life to be with the Lord on March 08, 2022. She was born in Brooklyn, to Gerald and Bonita Martin. Denisha was a loving wife, mother, sister, Aunty, and a special kind of friend. Her laughter would have you laughing until your stomach ached just at the sound of it. She lived her...
Mildred Jean Woods
Mar 8, 2022
Mildred Jean Woods passed away on March 8, 2022 at her home in Chesapeake at the age of 78. She grew up in Portsmouth, Virginia, graduating from Wilson High School and worked at the Quality Shop on High Street until 1971.
A long time resident of Deep Creek in Chesapeake, she loved the Lord and cherished her...
Anthony Branch Faison
Feb 23, 2022
We the E. Vaughn Wray Family and Staff wish to extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathy in the passing of your loved one. Our prayers go out to you and your family in your time of loss. We know and understand that you have received many expressions of love and we will continue to keep you in our hearts. May...
John Willie Beary
Feb 21, 2022
John Beary transitioned on Monday February 21, 2022 at home in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Memories last a lifetime only if you share them.
On behalf of the family, we encourage you share your personal experiences and preserve the memory of John for future generations to come.
Be the first to post your most treasured memory of John. Show your support...
Shelia Ann Morgan
Feb 17, 2022
Sheila Ann Morgan was welcomed with open arms to glory February 17th 2022. Sheila was a caring and loving person who loved her family. She was a mother figure, friend and confidant to many.
Sheila was a romance novel book reader and loved music. She loved her pet “Lu Jay” until his final days. She worked with the janitorial staff at...
Rev. John W Clark
Feb 14, 2022
Rev. John W. Clark transitioned on Monday February 14, 2022 at home in Portsmouth, Virginia
Memories last a lifetime only if you share them.
On behalf of the family, we encourage you share your personal experiences and preserve the memory of Rev. Clark for future generations to come.
Be the first to post your most treasured memory of Rev. Clark....
Fred McKinley Alston
Feb 12, 2022
Fred McKinley Alston, 79, Suffolk, Va transitioned on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was the son of the late Mary Thomas and Perry Alston.
He was born and raised in Louisburg, North Carolina and retired from Rockland Psychiatric Center in New York after 30 years of service.
Fred enjoyed the outdoors, he loved walking outside enjoying...
Shirley Jean Mims
Feb 7, 2022
Shirley Jean Thompson Carter Mims, age 83, born in Tyler, Texas, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, February 7, 2022, in her daughter’s home in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She was a graduate of Emmett Scott High School in Tyler, Texas, and attended Laney College in Oakland, California.
She began her government service career working with the U. S. Postal Service,...
Barbara Maree Principe
Feb 4, 2022
Barbara Maree Principe transitioned on Friday February 4, 2022 at her residence in Smithfield, Virginia
Memories last a lifetime only if you share them.
On behalf of the family, we encourage you share your personal experiences and preserve the memory of Barbara for future generations to come.
Be the first to post your most treasured memory of Barbara. Show your...
Charles Matthew Hall, Jr
Feb 4, 2022
Charles Matthew “C.J.” Hall Jr., 37, was called home on February 4,2022. He was born October 8, 1984 in Franklin, VA to Ms. Robin Johnsonand Mr. Charles Hall Sr. He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather,Fletcher Johnson; his neice, Princess Jakiiya Ajane’ Johnson.C.J. studied Message Therapy at Everest College in Newport News.
He attended Heritage High School where he played...
Rev. Ronnie Thomas Northam, Sr.
Feb 1, 2022
Rev. Ronnie T. Northam, Sr. transitioned on Tuesday February 1, 2022 in Suffolk, Virginia
Memories last a lifetime only if you share them.
On behalf of the family, we encourage you share your personal experiences and preserve the memory of Rev. Northam for future generations to come.
Be the first to post your most treasured memory of Rev. Northam. Show...
Ellnora Hawkins
Feb 1, 2022
Ellnora Hawkins was born on December 5, 1949 to Elbeaner Johnson and Videtto Bush.Ellnora was a carefree spirit who loved people deeply, especially her family. Without question, she was an assertive woman who would not allow anyone to push her aside. She believed strongly in the principle of fairness. Anyone who knew her would confirm that she had a terrific...
James Carter
Jan 27, 2022
James Carter transitioned on Thursday January 27, 2022 at Maryview Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia
Memories last a lifetime only if you share them.
On behalf of the family, we encourage you share your personal experiences and preserve the memory of James for future generations to come.
Be the first to post your most treasured memory of James. Show your support...
Ursula Ineta Matthew
Jan 26, 2022
Ursula Ineta Matthew transitioned on Wednesday January 26, 2022 in Maryview Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia
Ursula Ineta Matthew better known as “Baba” was born on the island of Antigua and Barbuda to late Lucille Benjamin and Ethan James. She was Uplifting, Remarkable, Supportive, Unique, Loving, and Amazing. Just in case you didn’t notice, this spells Ursula. I know that she...
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