Obituaries
Martin Gordon Stanford
Jul 15, 2022
The Lord has called home a great man. Our lives have been changed forever by a great man Martin G. Stanford. Martin G. Stanford leaves behind a beautiful wife of 45 years Annie E. Stanford. He also leaves behind four children Leon Reese, Melanie Stanford, Thayer Reese and Sonya Stanford.
He has 11 grandchildren Jonathan Reese, Trenton Reese, Martin...
JaQuay Shykeem Hogan
Jul 15, 2022
A TIME TO BE BORN
JaQuay Shykeem Hogan was born on June 4, 2001 in Norfolk, Virginia. He was popularly known as “Mark Will” by friends.
A TIME TO LIVE
JaQuay was a member of Bountiful Blessings Ministries, and he was educated in the Norfolk, Public School System, where he graduated from Maury High School in 2019. He lived...
Robert Edward "Bobby" Sills
Jul 8, 2022
Min. Robert E. "Bobby" Sills, age 77, died on 8 July 2022 in Portsmouth, VA.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie A. Sills, his siblings, Daisy Stevenson, Maggie Banks, Audrey DeShields, Gracie Sills and brother Eddie Sills, and his grandson, SGT Jarred I. Hollins.
He was born on 31 July 1944 in Norfolk VA to parents Mr....
Baby Grayson Levi Benn
Jul 7, 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...
Verterly Katherine Jones
Jul 2, 2022
Verterly Katherine Parker, the eldest of five children, was born on October 28, 1953 to the late Daniel Cassell Parker and Mary Virginia “Ginni” Parker of Portsmouth, VA. On July 2, 2022, God called to rest one of his faithful and beloved daughters.
Affectionately known as “Stinky”, her early years were spent in Portsmouth with her parents and siblings. Verterly...
Larry Devore Bell
Jun 23, 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 Larry for future generations to come.
Be the first to post your most treasured memory of Larry. Show your support by sharing a personal message or story on the tribute wall, meaningful photo or...
James Melroe Smith
Jun 22, 2022
James Melroe Smith completed this earthly journey on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Virginia Beach Health and Rehabilitation Center.
James was born December 25, 1932, to the late Charlie Allen and Gratheon V. Bell-Smith. He was reared in Back Bay Station (Princess Anne County), now known as Virginia Beach. He was educated at Princess Anne County Training School, graduating in...
Josephus Spence
Jun 20, 2022
Josephus Spence departed this life on June 20, 2022. In death, he was preceded by his father, Josephus Spence, and mother Sarah Elizabeth Sawyer Spence. Also, three siblings, sisters Ottela and Elizabeth, and brother John. Left to cherish his loving memory Is, sister Ella Louise Malloy (William), brother Larry Spence (Vanessa), two Godsons Kevin Matthews, Kyell Riddick, and cousins Rosetta...
Richard Leon Gaylor
Jun 18, 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...
Willie Franklin Owens
Jun 18, 2022
Willie F. Owens went from labor to reward in the late hours of June 18th, 2022.Willie was born on March 24th, 1942 to the late Georgia Mae and James Owens and accepted Christ at an early age.
Willie was educated in Chesapeake public schools and graduated from George Washington Carver High School shortly afterwards Willie went on to serve his...
Rev. Eunice Joyce Mitchell
Jun 13, 2022
Reverend Eunice Joyce Mitchell, 88, returned to heavens sweet garden of angels to smell the roses and sip her favorite mint tea in Gods flower garden. On May 11, 1934 God saw fit to bring Eunice into this world to the late David Thompson and Doris Grey in Clarendon, Jamacia.
She moved to Hartford, Connecticut in the late 1970’s to...
Ashley Nicole Merricks
Jun 7, 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...
Evone Foreman Gibson
Jun 6, 2022
Evone Foreman Gibson, the fifth child of the late Mr. Van Davis and Mrs. Eola Valentine Foreman, was born in Virginia Beach, VA on March 17, 1951. She attended Union Kempsville High School where she graduated as the Valedictorian of her high school class and recognized for her academic accomplishments, including the Ledger-Star recognition for superior academic excellence as a...
Earl Watts
Jun 1, 2022
Earl Watts JrEarl Watts was born on October 24, 1955 to Juanita Lee and Earl Watts Sr. He attended school in Portsmouth VA and later left to attend school in New York. Earl also served in the National Guard. He was a huge Redskins fan that always talked junk when they won but wouldn’t pick up the phone when they...
Kerry Grant Bennett
May 31, 2022
Kerry Grant Bennett transitioned from this journey of life to drive “Big Rigs in the Sky” on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. He was born to Haywood David Ross and Beulah Mae Heckstall in Norfolk, Virginia on October 7, 1958.
Kerry was educated in the Norfolk Public School system. Although he was required to sit in the classroom, he preferred venturing...
Ernest Webb Bryant, Jr.
May 15, 2022
Ernest Webb Bryant Jr. was born on August 19, 1940 in Columbia, North Carolina to the late Ernest Abner Bryant Sr. and Amelia Clementine Bryant. He served as a Radio teletype operator with the United States Army while stationed in France and Germany. After his tour of duty in the service, he graduated from Norfolk State University with a Bachelor...
Tia Morris
May 14, 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...
Earnest Levon Cason
May 12, 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 Earnest for future generations to come.
Be the first to post your most treasured memory of Earnest. Show your support by sharing a personal message or story on the tribute wall, meaningful photo or...
Vessie Hargrow
May 10, 2022
Mother Vessie Hargrow, age 96 gained her heavenly wings on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. She was born to the late William and Georgia L. Ashby on May 25, 1925 in Princess Anne County currently known as Virginia Beach. She resided in the New Light community for many years and was loved and well respected by all. She was affectionately called...
Barbara Ann Mitchell
May 5, 2022
On the early afternoon of May 5, 2022, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ reached down to pick a precious flower for his garden.
Barbie was her nickname. She was born to the Late Mary E. Haynes Riddick and Frank M. Riddick Jr. in (Princess Anne County), Virginia Beach, Virginia. She graduated from Floyd E. Kellam high school in...
Martin Gordon Stanford
Jul 15, 2022
The Lord has called home a great man. Our lives have been changed forever by a great man Martin G. Stanford. Martin G. Stanford leaves behind a beautiful wife of 45 years Annie E. Stanford. He also leaves behind four children Leon Reese, Melanie Stanford, Thayer Reese and Sonya Stanford.
He has 11 grandchildren Jonathan Reese, Trenton Reese, Martin...
JaQuay Shykeem Hogan
Jul 15, 2022
A TIME TO BE BORN
JaQuay Shykeem Hogan was born on June 4, 2001 in Norfolk, Virginia. He was popularly known as “Mark Will” by friends.
A TIME TO LIVE
JaQuay was a member of Bountiful Blessings Ministries, and he was educated in the Norfolk, Public School System, where he graduated from Maury High School in 2019. He lived...
Robert Edward "Bobby" Sills
Jul 8, 2022
Min. Robert E. "Bobby" Sills, age 77, died on 8 July 2022 in Portsmouth, VA.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie A. Sills, his siblings, Daisy Stevenson, Maggie Banks, Audrey DeShields, Gracie Sills and brother Eddie Sills, and his grandson, SGT Jarred I. Hollins.
He was born on 31 July 1944 in Norfolk VA to parents Mr....
Baby Grayson Levi Benn
Jul 7, 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...
Verterly Katherine Jones
Jul 2, 2022
Verterly Katherine Parker, the eldest of five children, was born on October 28, 1953 to the late Daniel Cassell Parker and Mary Virginia “Ginni” Parker of Portsmouth, VA. On July 2, 2022, God called to rest one of his faithful and beloved daughters.
Affectionately known as “Stinky”, her early years were spent in Portsmouth with her parents and siblings. Verterly...
Larry Devore Bell
Jun 23, 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 Larry for future generations to come.
Be the first to post your most treasured memory of Larry. Show your support by sharing a personal message or story on the tribute wall, meaningful photo or...
James Melroe Smith
Jun 22, 2022
James Melroe Smith completed this earthly journey on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Virginia Beach Health and Rehabilitation Center.
James was born December 25, 1932, to the late Charlie Allen and Gratheon V. Bell-Smith. He was reared in Back Bay Station (Princess Anne County), now known as Virginia Beach. He was educated at Princess Anne County Training School, graduating in...
Josephus Spence
Jun 20, 2022
Josephus Spence departed this life on June 20, 2022. In death, he was preceded by his father, Josephus Spence, and mother Sarah Elizabeth Sawyer Spence. Also, three siblings, sisters Ottela and Elizabeth, and brother John. Left to cherish his loving memory Is, sister Ella Louise Malloy (William), brother Larry Spence (Vanessa), two Godsons Kevin Matthews, Kyell Riddick, and cousins Rosetta...
Richard Leon Gaylor
Jun 18, 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...
Willie Franklin Owens
Jun 18, 2022
Willie F. Owens went from labor to reward in the late hours of June 18th, 2022.Willie was born on March 24th, 1942 to the late Georgia Mae and James Owens and accepted Christ at an early age.
Willie was educated in Chesapeake public schools and graduated from George Washington Carver High School shortly afterwards Willie went on to serve his...
Rev. Eunice Joyce Mitchell
Jun 13, 2022
Reverend Eunice Joyce Mitchell, 88, returned to heavens sweet garden of angels to smell the roses and sip her favorite mint tea in Gods flower garden. On May 11, 1934 God saw fit to bring Eunice into this world to the late David Thompson and Doris Grey in Clarendon, Jamacia.
She moved to Hartford, Connecticut in the late 1970’s to...
Ashley Nicole Merricks
Jun 7, 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...
Evone Foreman Gibson
Jun 6, 2022
Evone Foreman Gibson, the fifth child of the late Mr. Van Davis and Mrs. Eola Valentine Foreman, was born in Virginia Beach, VA on March 17, 1951. She attended Union Kempsville High School where she graduated as the Valedictorian of her high school class and recognized for her academic accomplishments, including the Ledger-Star recognition for superior academic excellence as a...
Earl Watts
Jun 1, 2022
Earl Watts JrEarl Watts was born on October 24, 1955 to Juanita Lee and Earl Watts Sr. He attended school in Portsmouth VA and later left to attend school in New York. Earl also served in the National Guard. He was a huge Redskins fan that always talked junk when they won but wouldn’t pick up the phone when they...
Kerry Grant Bennett
May 31, 2022
Kerry Grant Bennett transitioned from this journey of life to drive “Big Rigs in the Sky” on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. He was born to Haywood David Ross and Beulah Mae Heckstall in Norfolk, Virginia on October 7, 1958.
Kerry was educated in the Norfolk Public School system. Although he was required to sit in the classroom, he preferred venturing...
Ernest Webb Bryant, Jr.
May 15, 2022
Ernest Webb Bryant Jr. was born on August 19, 1940 in Columbia, North Carolina to the late Ernest Abner Bryant Sr. and Amelia Clementine Bryant. He served as a Radio teletype operator with the United States Army while stationed in France and Germany. After his tour of duty in the service, he graduated from Norfolk State University with a Bachelor...
Tia Morris
May 14, 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...
Earnest Levon Cason
May 12, 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 Earnest for future generations to come.
Be the first to post your most treasured memory of Earnest. Show your support by sharing a personal message or story on the tribute wall, meaningful photo or...
Vessie Hargrow
May 10, 2022
Mother Vessie Hargrow, age 96 gained her heavenly wings on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. She was born to the late William and Georgia L. Ashby on May 25, 1925 in Princess Anne County currently known as Virginia Beach. She resided in the New Light community for many years and was loved and well respected by all. She was affectionately called...
Barbara Ann Mitchell
May 5, 2022
On the early afternoon of May 5, 2022, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ reached down to pick a precious flower for his garden.
Barbie was her nickname. She was born to the Late Mary E. Haynes Riddick and Frank M. Riddick Jr. in (Princess Anne County), Virginia Beach, Virginia. She graduated from Floyd E. Kellam high school in...
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