Norfolk, VA Obituaries

Betty A. Barnes, 92, passed away December 27, 2025. She was born in Fayetteville, NC to the late Marvin and Ella Wade McLaurin. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Christopher B...

Sergeant Major (SGM) Jesse James Williams was born on July 25, 1932, to the late Mary Lee Rudolph and Buster Williams of Hayneville, Alabama. Affectionately known as “Possum,” Pops, Uncle Jesse, Daddy...

Mr. Edward Lee Dotson, Sr., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 22, 2025, at his home in Norfolk, Virginia. He was born on June 17, 1931, in Murfreesboro, North Carolina to Mr. and Mrs. ...

April M. McRae, 76, of Chesapeake, Virginia, passed away at her home on December 21, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family. April was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose...

Joyce Ann Waller, born on February 7, 1940, in Norfolk, passed away on December 19, 2025, at the age of 85. Joyce Ann Waller was a resident of Chesapeake, Virginia.

Emilyrae Thomas Drummond Helfen, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 15, 2025. She was born February 11, 1943 to Raymond Sidney Drummond and Emily Rew Drummond. She lived on the E...

Keith D. Casto, 88, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025 in Chesapeake, VA. Keith was one of 12 children born to the late Bovy and Neva Malcom Casto. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death ...

Edward J. Brady, 87, passed away peacefully in his Chesapeake home on Monday, December 1, 2025. Ed was born in Uniontown, PA and is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Doris Brady, Née Barbee, ...

In Loving Memory of William “Bill” L. Agreste Jr. William “Bill” L. Agreste Jr., born May 13, 1954, in Pennsylvania, entered into eternal rest on December 1, 2025, at the age of 71. He was welcomed in...

Phillip Y.D. Chan, 92, of Chesapeake, VA, completed his earthly journey peacefully on November 30, 2025. Born on September 22, 1933, in China to his cherished parents, Phillip's life was an epitome of...

Richard Earl Shreeves, 73, passed away on November 24, 2025. Richard was preceded in death by his parents William and Virginia Shreeves. Richard affectionately known as Rick and Poppie was a very car...

Master Chief Clayton Coleman Smith, Jr. On Wednesday, November 26, 2025 Clayton C. Smith, Jr. transitioned peacefully from this life into his glorified body with Jesus. Clayton was born on July 20, 1...

Susie Marie Bradshaw, of Virginia. She passed away on November 23, 2025, at the age of 70. Visitation will take place on the same day, December 8, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the same location. ...

Howard Mayo Smith, lovingly known as Poppa, was born on May 11, 1931 in Queens New York to the late Mike and Irma Chessa. Shortly after graduating from Jamaica High School, he enlisted into the Unite...

Jimmie Love Bean, born on February 24, 1934 in Chilhowie, VA to the late Alexander P. and Hattie Stump Bean, passed away on November 22, 2025, at the age of 91. Jimmie, a good man, a respectable man, ...

Judith Jennings Burnett, passed on Thursday, November 13, 2025 with her loving husband, George, by her side. She was the daughter of Durwood and Dorothy Jennings. She is survived by her Uncle Gordo...

Thomas Michael Nowland, 71, of Norfolk, VA, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his son’s home. Born in Joliet, Illinois, on October 13, 1954, Thomas lived...

Dinah Kathleen Ricards Hopkins (Kathy)—beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, educator, and friend—went to be with the Lord on November 10, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on March 13, 1944, in Phil...

Joseph S. Fronda was called home by our Heavenly Father on November 7, 2025, at the age of 79. He was born in Natividad, Pangasinan, Philippines on June 18, 1946 to the late Amado and Juana Fronda. Jo...

Thomas Woodrow Martinette passed peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025. Tom was born September 17, 1940 in Norfolk, Virginia. He was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Mary Martinette and his b...

John William "Bill" Blair, Jr, 77 of Norfolk VA passed on Nov 3, 2025. He was predecesed by his parents , John W. Blair and Thelma Fairbanks Blair. He is survived by his sister, Janice Bailey, her da...

Remembering Brandi Lynn Meacom: A Bright Light and Family Heart Brandi Lynn Meacom, 47, of Norfolk, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025. Born on February 10, 1978, in Norfolk, she was the belo...

Mrs. Cordelia Ann Murray Hollenbeck, age 91, born into this world on April 12, 1934, in Neodesha, KS, passed peacefully to her eternal home on November 1, 2025, at her residence in Virginia Beach, VA....

Ann Juanita Ruffins peacefully joined her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 11:58 AM, at the age of 69, in her sister Gail's home in Virginia Beach, VA. Born in Franklin, VA, on December...

Jonathan Eugene Henson, age 34, of Norfolk, Virginia passed away Tuesday, October 14th. Survived by his parents, Douglas & Theresa Henson of Middletown, VA; his siblings Heidi Moran (Spouse: Jeremy M...

In Loving Memory of Betty Twine Betty Twine, 68, of Norfolk, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025. Born on August 19, 1957, Betty was a kind and caring woman who brought warmth and j...

Keith went to his heavenly and eternal home on October 9, 2025, at the age of 68. Keith was born in Gastonia, NC. He lived most of his life in Norfolk, VA and several areas in North Carolina. His curr...

Debra Lu Thomasson Bruff, 70, passed away on October 8, 2025. She was born in Virginia to the late John Flemming Thomasson, Sr. and Hazel Bertha Cofer Thomasson. Debra married her husband, Jimmy, on ...

Robert Kenneth Aughenbaugh, age 80, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, entered eternity on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lex Alfred and Grace Theresa Aughenbaugh, as wel...

Mr. Harry Norman Coker, born to the late Sadie Virginia Coker passed away on October 7, 2025. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 28 years, Alice Coker; brother, Robert Earl Lee; and daught...

Carolyn Anita Brown, born on January 14, 1949, passed away on October 4, 2025, at the age of 76. She was a resident of Virginia Beach, Virginia. A graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Memorial ...

In Loving Memory of Ernest Lee Shipman, Jr. August 8, 1952 – October 4, 2025 Ernest Lee Shipman, Jr., devoted husband, father, brother, and friend, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Octob...

Rolando Venezuela, 70, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025. He was born on April 20, 1955, in Baguio City, Philippines, and was raised in Urdaneta City, Pangasinan, Philippines. He was the c...

William J. “Bill” Bullock, of Norfolk, Virginia, passed away peacefully at the age of 80, leaving behind a legacy of service, love, and devotion to family. Born in North Carolina to Nina Griffin and ...

Margaret T. Watson, 76, of Virginia Beach, VA, recently Chesapeake, left this earth to walk with her Lord and Savior on September 28, 2025. She was predeceased by her parents, Teresa Holley Evans a...

Ruth Adams Greene, age 94 went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. She was born in Tiverton, RI, to James Nikinas and Eudora Palmer. Ruth is predeceased by her parents and her husba...

Lisa Sampson, a resident of Norfolk, VA, peacefully passed away on September 23, 2025, at 4:42 PM, in Norfolk, VA. She was born on September 26, 1969, in Wadesboro, N.C., to the late Sherman and Sadie...

Marilyn Kay Sabol, age 80, of Chesapeake, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Marilyn was born in Ardmore, OK, to Pease St. John and Ruby Cooke. She is survived by her husband, Walt ...

Juliaett Worrell was a woman of strength, faith, and grace. Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, to Thelonious Burden Sr. and Lillian Pettaway, she lived a life deeply rooted in a love for God and caring for...

Mona Lisa Banzon Aspiras, who was of Filipina heritage, was born and raised in Rome, Italy. Thanks to a rich, multicultural upbringing in the Eternal City, Mona Lisa was multilingual (English mother t...

Thomas “Tim” Matthews, 79, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, in Silver Spring, MD. A native of Norfolk, VA, he was the son of the late Margaret Raines and Hershel E. Matthews. Tim was a dedic...

Cora Alice (Coble) Quevedo, 84, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, passed away September 18, 2025, at a local hospital.  She was born November 11, 1940, in Caridad, Cavite of the Philippines, to the late Ur...

William "Bobby" Everett, 86, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, September 15, 2025. Born in Chincoteague, Virginia, he was the son of the late William C. and Mary E. Ever...

John Watson Walker III, age 82, of Norfolk, Virginia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. John was born in Princeton, WV. John is predeceased by his parents, John Watson Walker an...

Kim Huu Huynh, was born November 9, 1940, of Chesapeake residence, Virginia passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025. He was born in Vietnam to the late Phuoc Huu Huynh and Muoi Thi Duong. He served a...

Deborah Lynn Cravens Dempsey, 69, of Suffolk, VA, passed on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Her long battle with lung cancer ended peacefully in her home, surrounded by her daughter, grandchildren, niece...

Thomas L. Baker July 18, 1934 – September 4, 2025 Thomas L. Baker, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on July 18,...

Joseph “Joe” Bryant Stevenson, 70, of Norfolk, VA, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. He leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Robbin Marley; his grandsons, Ashton and Vasco; his brother, Charl...

Leon Donnell Williams, age 59, of Norfolk, Virginia passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025. A visitation for Leon will be held Monday, September 15, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Woodlawn Funeral ...

Frank G. Nelson, age 125 passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025.