757.628.1000
Memorials
Kenneth Lamont Clark
Kenneth Clark, AKA Pops, Kenny, Pop Clark, Groove, Clark, and Pop Pop, passed away on October 26, 2025. His larger-than-life personality, infectious laughter, and vibrant spirit left a lasting impression on everyone he met. Born on May 13, 1962, in Chester, Pennsylvania, Kenny was a friend to everyone, with a warmth and outgoing nature that filled any room he entered. His zest for life will be forever remembered by his family and countless friends. Kenny…...
Read Full Memorial
Curtis Percell Elliott
Curtis Percell Elliott, affectionately known as “Duke,” was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, to the late Robert Percell and Thelma Elliott Haskins. He was their only child, whom they cherished deeply. Duke was educated in the Portsmouth Public School System, where he built the foundation for a life filled with dedication, discipline, and integrity. In 1956, Duke proudly enlisted in the United States Army, serving his country as a Private First Class until 1958. Following his…...
Read Full Memorial
Mollie Gatlin
Mollie Roberts Gatlin, affectionately known as “Mother Gatlin”, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, was called home to glory on Monday, October 20, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on August 28, 1933, in Seatack, VA, Mollie was the beloved daughter of Phillip and Dora Roberts. Her radiant love and compassion touched many hearts throughout her life. From a young age, Mollie embodied an unwavering dedication and devotion to her family and faith.…...
Read Full Memorial
Nehemiah Green
Mr. Nehemiah (Nick) Green, age 79, of Suffolk, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025, at Obici Hospital. Born on November 8, 1945, to the parents of Mr. William J. Greene Sr. and Mrs. Mary Geneva Scott Greene. Nehemiah lived a life filled with love, strength, and faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. William J. Greene Sr., and Mrs. Mary Geneva Scott Greene; two brothers, Andrew L. Green, Robinson E…...
Read Full Memorial
Jermaine Laron Wilson
“A Gentle Giant with a Heart of Gold” Jermaine Laron Wilson, affectionately known to many as “Maine” or “Fred,” gained his wings at the age of 37. Jermaine was every bit the gentle giant — a strong Black man with a big heart, a sharp wit, and a presence that could fill any room he walked into. Born and raised in Washington, D.C. — the city that forever held his heart — Jermaine later made…...
Read Full Memorial
Michael Lee Norfus
Michael Lee Norfus was born the son of the late Dorothy Artis Norfus and James E. Fuller on April 28, 1954, in Norfolk, Virginia. He entered eternal rest on October 19, 2025. Michael was educated in Norfolk Public Schools and graduated in June 1972. During that time, he completed an apprenticeship at the local Navy Commissaries and the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. He later worked as a tractor-trailer driver for Quality Carriers and several other companies,…...
Read Full Memorial
Shelia Mae Gooden
It is with heartfelt love and cherished memories that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend, Shelia M. (Jordan) Gooden, who departed this life on October 20, 2025. Born April 27, 1955, Shelia was the daughter of the late Lubertha Terrell and Earnest Smith. She was also preceded in death by her devoted husband, Wilbert L. Gooden, Sr. Shelia was a woman of strength, compassion, and unwavering faith. Her…...
Read Full Memorial
John William Haynes
A Life Well Lived John William Haynes began life in Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on July 29, 1924. He was lovingly raised by his guardians, Clara and Elijah Haynes. John passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones in Norfolk, Virginia. A Life of Service After graduating from high school, John was drafted into military service in July 1943, during a pivotal time in our nation’s history when the Army and…...
Read Full Memorial
Jane L. Hicks
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Jane Leighton Wright Goss Hicks, affectionately known as “Tweeda,” was born May 18, 1941, to the late Mary Magdalene Henderson and Isham Charley Wright Jr. in Norfolk, VA. Jane spent her formative years split between Norfolk, VA, and Henderson, NC. In addition to her parents, Jane was raised by Susie Henderson, her beloved grandmother. Tweeda started her faith journey…...
Read Full Memorial
Gary W. Tutt
Gary Wayne Tutt, 79, of Norfolk, VA, transitioned on October 22, 2025. “Chuck”, “Chuckie” Tutt, son of Mary M. Tutt, and loving husband of Laura Tutt, slipped away to be with the Lord on October 22, 2025, at Sentara Leigh Hospital, after dealing with serious medical complications. He is survived by his eight children, fifteen children including spouses & former spouses, spiritual sons & daughters, hosts of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and three siblings, all of…...
Read Full Memorial
David Vincent Hadaway
David Vincent Hadaway, affectionately known to many as “June June,” “June,” or simply “Hadaway,” was born on May 28, 1969, in Manhattan, New York. From an early age, David displayed kindness, love, and compassion for his family, friends, and everyone he encountered. To know him was to love him—he never met a stranger, and his presence left a lasting impression on all who crossed his path. David was educated in the Chesapeake Public School System…...
Read Full Memorial
Gregory Van Hoffler
On October 17, 2025, Gregory V. Hoffler, passed away at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA, at the age of 67. Gregory was one of six children born to the late Joseph Jackson Hoffler, Sr., and Ida Lee Hoffler and was preceded in death by his sister, Risé Hoffler. He graduated from Manor High School in Portsmouth, VA, in 1976 and went on to study at Norfolk State University. Born to protect and provide, Gregory…...
Read Full Memorial
Theodora Britt Johnson
Theodora Britt, 91, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, in Norfolk, Virginia. She was born on September 15, 1934, in Southampton County, VA, where she lived a life marked by devotion to her family and Faith. Born and raised in Southampton County before moving to Norfolk, Virginia, she was predeceased by her parents, Clara and Johnnie Grant; her husband, Leroy Britt, Sr., and George Johnson; and her three children, Johnnie Britt, Annette Todd, and…...
Read Full Memorial
Junius Carter Wright
Junius Carter Wright affectionately known as “Junie” to friends and loved ones began his eternal life on October 20, 2025. The all-knowing, all-seeing God decided it was time to release him from his earthly battle. Junie was gifted into this world on October 11, 1950 in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was born to the late Mary Wright Mitchell. Junie was educated in the Portsmouth Public School system, graduating from I.C. Norcom High School, in June of…...
Read Full Memorial
Herbert “Rock” Hoover Mitchell, Jr.
Herbert Hoover Mitchell, Jr., affectionately known as “Rock” to his family and friends, peacefully transitioned from labor to eternal rest on Friday, October 17, 2025, at his residence in Norfolk, Virginia. Born on June 10, 1949, in Norfolk, Virginia, Herbert was the beloved son of the late Herbert Hoover and Alma Virginia Mitchell. He received his early education through the Norfolk Public School System and went on to establish a long and distinguished career as…...
Read Full Memorial
Ellery Maurice Williams
Ellery Maurice Williams was born on February 17, 1953, in Norfolk, Virginia, to Jessie Mae Jefferson and Anthony Williams from Mississippi. Ellery attended Ruffner Junior High School in Norfolk, Virginia, and was a 1979 graduate of Norfolk State College with a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication. Before graduating from Norfolk State College, he was instrumental in helping set up the jazz station at NSU, which began on February 22, 1980. Ellery married Yvonne Victoria…...
Read Full Memorial
Dorethea Norman Bagby
Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Pearl Sister, & Educator, Dorethea Bagby passed quietly and peacefully into eternal rest on October 17, 2025, at Portside Health & Rehabilitation Center. The eldest child, Dorethea (Doe) Bagby, was born in Norfolk, Virginia, on October 27, 1935, to the late James Corbitt and Josephine Cleo Norman. Widower at the time of her passing, Dorethea married in August 1957 to the late Walter Barron Bagby Sr., sharing a…...
Read Full Memorial
Darlene Elizabeth Satterfield
Darlene Elizabeth Satterfield, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, departed this life at her home in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on Saturday, October 18, 2025. She leaves behind a lasting legacy of kindness, love, strength, and community. Born on August 16, 1948, in Bridgeton, New Jersey, Darlene was the baby girl of eleven children born to the late James and Elizabeth Satterfield. She graduated from Bridgeton High School in 1967 and married John L. Bartley…...
Read Full Memorial
Agnes T. Darden
Agnes Thompson Darden was born in Lewiston, North Carolina, on August 23, 1942, to John David Thompson and Blanche Faison. After a brief stay at Sentara Leigh Hospital, Norfolk, Virginia, Agnes peacefully departed this life on October 14, 2025, when GOD called her to eternal rest. Agnes’ childhood and adolescent years were spent in Lewiston, NC. She graduated from John B. Bond High School. After a short period, she relocated to Norfolk, VA, where she…...
Read Full Memorial
Evelyn Faye Smith
Evelyn Faye Smith, of Norfolk, VA, was born to the late Bessie Guy. She was a devoted member of Living Faith Church. Evelyn dedicated her life to caring for others, working as both a homemaker and housekeeper. She retired from housekeeping after more than 20 years of faithful service. Evelyn peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Bessie Guy, and her husband, John Arthur…...
Read Full Memorial
William Sherman Rodgers, Sr.
On October 12, 2025, God called His beloved son and faithful servant, William Rodgers, home. His work here was complete —a life well-lived and a mission fulfilled. William was born on May 29, 1953, in Norfolk, Virginia, to the late Constance and Robert Rogers. He was the second oldest of four children and shared a special bond with his brothers and family throughout his life. William, or Wilmo as many lovingly called him, was a…...
Read Full Memorial
Jermaine Antonio Mack, Sr.
Jermaine Antonio Mack, Sr., was born on March 8, 1986, in Portsmouth, VA to his parents, Millard Lee Branch, Jr., and Andrea Loretta Mack. Jermaine was called home to internal rest with the Lord on October 4, 2025, in Newport News, VA. Jermaine was educated in the Chesapeake Public School System; he was a graduate of Western Branch High School. He and his twin, Jermel, grew up in the Holly Cove area of Chesapeake. When…...
Read Full Memorial
Janice C. Barnes
Janice Cynthia Barnes (affectionally known as JC), of Portsmouth, Virginia, passed away peacefully on her birthday, at the age of 76. She was the beloved daughter of Florence Artis and Leroy Webb. Up until the end, Janice maintained her kindness, grace, compassion, appreciation of the community, love for family/friends, and expressed gratitude for her long life, full of wonderful and varied experiences. Janice Barnes was a loving mother to Lorenzo Barnes, De’Angelo Barnes, De’Andre Barnes, and…...
Read Full Memorial
Jimmie Lee Farmer, Sr.
Jimmie Lee Farmer, Sr., affectionately known as “Chin Daddy,” passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on July 30, 1944, in Green County, North Carolina, Jimmie was the eldest son of the late Inez and Calvin Marshall, Sr. Jimmie was raised in Chesapeake, Virginia, where he attended George Washington Carver High School. A natural athlete, he excelled in both football and basketball, earning the respect of…...
Read Full Memorial
Ella P. Floyd
Ellarada Powell Floyd was born on May 10, 1929, in Gaston, North Carolina, to the late Halie Powell. She peacefully transitioned from this life on October 12, 2025, at the blessed age of 96. Affectionately known as Ella, she was a woman of style, strength, and dignity. Ella grew up in Gaston. Dreaming of other places, she answered a newspaper advertisement in New York and quickly relocated to Queens, New York, in 1949. She united…...
Read Full Memorial
Lillie Mae Savage
Born on March 30, 1951, in Norfolk, Virginia, Lillie Savage lived a life rich in love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family and friends. Her warmth was felt by all who knew her, and her legacy is deeply rooted in the lives she touched. As a wife, she was deeply devoted for over 50 years to her now deceased husband, and as a mother, she was equally devoted to her three children—steadfast and nurturing.…...
Read Full Memorial
Gloria Lee Owens
Gloria L. Skeeter Owens, born on August 27, 1938, in Norwalk, Connecticut, peacefully passed away surrounded by love. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Prince and Virginia Skeeter; her brother, Malcolm; and her precious great-grandchild, Aftain Faith Angione. Gloria is survived by her devoted children — Karen Angione, Lyrae Owens, and Marc Owens — and her loving grandchildren: Collin, Brooke, Gerrard, Zavier, Jeremy, Brianna, and Matthew. She also leaves behind five beautiful…...
Read Full Memorial
Hattie M. Edwards
Hattie Mae Edwards was born to Ed Thomas Morgan and Louise Morgan on August 6, 1941, in Halifax County, North Carolina. She was predeceased by her loved ones, Robert Thomas, Robert Lee, Raymond Morgan, Louise Parker, Thomas Morgan, Rosa Mae Owens, and Viola Wooten. Hattie’s family lived on Greenbrier Farm, Berkley, on Liberty Street, and at Tidewater Park, where she was known as the Candy Lady. What a time she and her family had met…...
Read Full Memorial
David S. Johnson
David Stephane Johnson, affectionately known as “Red Dave,” was a devoted family man, skilled craftsman, and mechanic by trade. He passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, at the age of 62. Born on April 2, 1963, in Nansemond County (now known as Suffolk), Virginia, David was known for his strong work ethic, big heart, and steady hands, which helped build not only homes and buildings but also the very foundation of his family’s legacy.…...
Read Full Memorial
Lois Virginia Blow
Lois Virginia Cumbo Blow was born on June 11, 1934, to the union of Percy and Gladys Cumbo in Seaboard, North Carolina. She attended Gumberry High School. She came to Virginia where she met Samuel Blow and eventually entered holy matrimony. Lois accepted Christ at an early age. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother. To many, she was a great confidant, listener, and nurturer. Her activities included crossword puzzles, reading, watching westerns,…...
Read Full Memorial
Minnie Lee Braxton
Minnie Lee Braxton was born on September 5, 1939, to the late Gladys Burton Dozier (1968) in Currituck, North Carolina. Minnie Lee was raised by her great-uncle, Mr. Peter Lindsay, in Norfolk, VA. Minnie departed this life on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Maimonides Health Center of Virginia Beach. Minnie Lee was predeceased in death by her father, Peter Lindsey; her mother, Gladys Burton; her husband, John Braxton Jr.; and her four brothers, Ned Dozier,…...
Read Full Memorial
Dr. Catherine Turner Barksdale
Dr. Catherine Turner Barksdale quietly and peacefully entered eternal rest on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at home in Suffolk, Virginia. She was born in Suffolk, Virginia, on August 5, 1939, and was the daughter of the late Bishop Deamos Guy Turner, Southampton County, VA, and Annie Felton Vann, Suffolk, VA. At an early age, she accepted Christ at East End Baptist Church, Suffolk, VA. After migrating to New York, she joined the historic Abyssinian Baptist…...
Read Full Memorial
Richard Andrew Deering
Our beloved Richard Andrew Deering departed this earth on the evening of October 3, 2025, at Sentara Leigh Memorial Hospital. Richard was born to the late Charles and Annie Virginia Deering on January 31, 1953, in Norfolk, Virginia. He received his education through the Norfolk Public School System. Richard worked for over 50 years as a carpet installer, a trade he learned early on from his older brother Charles. He took great pride in his…...
Read Full Memorial
Noursie Mae Kornegay
Noursie Kornegay-Lawrence quietly closed her eyes and passed through the door to eternal life on October 1, 2025. Noursie was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Ellis Alonzo Lawrence; daughter, Noursann Alford; and two sons, James Little Jr. and Ronnie Little. She attended public school in Greenville, North Carolina, and Booker T. Washington in Norfolk, Virginia, where she enjoyed running track and competing in other sports. Noursie started her own janitorial business…...
Read Full Memorial
Bettie C. McCoy
Bettie C. McCoy transitioned from her earthly home on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Norfolk Sentara Hospital, Norfolk, VA. She was born on January 4, 1945, in Spring Hope, NC, to the late Cary Brown and Carrie Brown. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Monique Brown. She spent her early years in Norfolk, where she attended public school and the local church. She later met and married David McCoy in Norfolk,…...
Read Full Memorial
Martha A. Nickerson
Martha Ann Collins Nickerson passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, but lived a full, abundant life. Mom was born in Verbena, Alabama, on November 26, 1942, and raised in Beckley, West Virginia. Mom went to Stratton High School and graduated in 1959 as valedictorian. She would later meet the love of her life in America and move with him to Liberia, where they would spend the next 13 years. Raising my siblings, “The Collins…...
Read Full Memorial
Barbara Ann Atkinson
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.” – John 14:1 Barbara Ann Atkinson, better known as “Bossy or Ballsie” by her family, was called home to be with her heavenly Father on October 4, 2025. Barbara was born to Johnnie and Janie Jordan on October 5, 1954. Barbara was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, auntie, cousin, and friend. She was known for her infectious laugh,…...
Read Full Memorial
Marvetta Tanzania Tann
Our beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, Marvetta, was granted peace and grace by her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 3, 2025. Born on September 14, 1972, to Audrey Faye and Henry Turner, and raised in Norfolk, Virginia. Marvetta received her education through Chesapeake Public Schools. She was known for her fun-loving spirit and her wit. Her favorite saying,” you messy,” was her signature sign-off after a lively and laughable conversation.…...
Read Full Memorial
Tommy Robertson
Tommy Robertson was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, neighbor, and friend. On October 4, 2025, God opened the gates of Heaven and sent His Angels down and gave Tommy his wings. He was born on November 4, 1951, to Richard and Corene Robertson. Tommy was educated in the Portsmouth Public School System. He was employed and retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Tommy was an avid bowler; he was a member of The Bowling…...
Read Full Memorial
Cynthia Sharlene McEachin
Cynthia S. McEachin, or Sweetie, as she was affectionately called by her loved ones, was born on October 19, 1958, in Chesapeake, VA, to the late Floyd E. Johnson, Sr., and Mamie M. Johnson née Alexander. She is predeceased by Floyd E. Johnson, Jr. (Daphne). She leaves behind to cherish her memory and carry on her good works, her loving husband, Willie Spence of Chesapeake; five daughters, Rekitah Johnson-Green (Shon) of Woodbridge, Anitra Johnson, Thomiah…...
Read Full Memorial
Eric Antonio Jones
Sergeant First Class (SFC) Eric A. Jones, a dedicated and highly respected leader in the United States Army, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of honor, service, and unwavering commitment to his family, Soldiers, and country. SFC Jones and his twin brother, Derrick Antoine Jones, were born on October 24, 1972, to his loving, God fearing mother, Debbra Jones, and Carl K. Cox. Eric adored being the big brother to…...
Read Full Memorial