Norfolk, VA Obituaries

Elizabeth Heard Cunningham was born at home to Charles Sterling Heard and Annella Moore Heard on June 18, 1933, and raised on the Heard family farm in Charlotte, Tennessee. She passed away peacefully...

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Bobby Dean Dill on March 7, 2026 at his home in Virginia Beach, VA at the age of 68. He was born in Norfolk, VA to Forest Eugene and Peggy Barte...

Edwin Thomas Casey Jr. passed away on March 6, 2026, at the age of 82. Born in Boston, Massachusetts June 27, 1943 Graduated Stoneham High School, Class of 1962. Predeceased by parents Edwin T. Casey...

Thomas William Schroeder, 90, passed away February 28, 2026. He was born in Buffalo, NY to the late Walter and Thelma White Schroeder. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Tom. Th...

Shirley Ann DeVoe, 83, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026 in Virginia Beach, Virginia after a long battle with dementia. She was born October 21, 1942 and raised in Danville, Illinois to the ...

Michael Duane Plemmons of the 3600 block of Essex Pond Quay Born on December 29,1953 and passed away on February 21, 2026 at the age of 72. A Native of Virginia Beach, he was a retired Ordained Mini...

H. Carlyle Church, Jr. (Chip) was born on July 21, 1951. He was a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who deeply loved his family. Chip was an avid reader, a prolific writer, and a publ...

Mr. Recto Fontecha Sawi, age 86, passed away on February 17, 2026. Mr. Sawi was a resident of Norfolk, Virginia. Visitation will be held at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd, N...

Mary W Bray, 91, of Elizabeth City NC, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. She was born in Tyner, NC to Josie and Fate Whiteman. She is survived by her daughters Kathy (Richar...

Judith "Judy" Anne Crumbly, 78, passed away February 16, 2026 while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Christopher Tustin and Beverly Carabine Tustin. Beside...

Emeterio Alvarez Dipasupil, age 72, of Norfolk, Virginia passed away on February 16, 2026. Born on March 3, 1953, Emet was a man of heat erudition. As the third eldest of eleven children, he helped ...

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of my loving, caring and wonderful mother, Doris Hurt. She is a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to so many. She filled our lives with...

On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, God called beloved mom, granny, aunt, and friend to her final resting place. Ima Jane Thornhill was born Imojean Williams to James and Bettie Williams on December 6, 1...

Lynn Rhoda Gold passed away on February 8, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on June 21, 1940, in New York, Lynn was a resident of Chesapeake, Virginia.

Linda Louise Dail Twiddy, 81, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, went to be with her Lord on February 6, 2026. Linda was born in Norfolk, Virginia, to John and Sarah Dail. She was preceded in death by her p...

On April 19, 1937, God created a beautiful flower , Gertrude “Trudie” Speight-Johnson. She was the first born of four children to the union of the late Frank Speight and Dollie Mae Hopkins Speight. ...

John Parks Tazewell, Jr., 78, peacefully passed away on February 2, 2026, at Rosemont Health and Rehabilitation Center, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He was born on December 24, 1947, to Elizabeth Tay...

Bryant F. Chillious was born on July 11, 1967, in Brooklyn New York, to Margaret Johnson and Franchot C. Bryant, passed away on January 31, 2026, at the age of 58. His nephew Curtis J. Chillious wh...

Catherine Elizabeth Snowberg, 87, went to be with the Lord on Friday January 30, 2026, while surrounded by her daughters and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Ruby Sme...

Paul T. Meade, Sr., 90, of Norfolk, VA, passed away February 2nd, 2026. Born in West Virginia, he was the Son of the late Columbus J. and Nellie V. Meade and his late wife Patricia E. Meade. Left to c...

William L. Frey was born on April 26, 1936, and passed away on January 31, 2026, at the age of 89. A visitation for William L. Frey will be held at Woodlawn Funeral Home, located at 6329 E. Virginia ...

John Bernard White passed away on January 29, 2026, at the age of 65. Born on May 28, 1960, in Norfolk, he was a resident of Norfolk, Virginia. A Funeral Service will be held at Woodlawn Funeral Ho...

Robert "Bob" James Callahan, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on January 24, 2026. Bob served 30 years in the United States Navy, retiring as a Senior Chief. He took pride in his work and carrie...

An Original Gen X’er: A Farewell to Franklin Delano Colinco In the early 1970s, sunny Hollywood, California, welcomed a young immigrant from Bacolod City, Philippines, who would spend the next five ...

God reserved a place for our precious Zailyn Damir Moss on January 13, 2026. Arriving January 13, 2026 peacefully sleeping, Zailyn left an everlasting impact on the life of his family. He was absolu...

Charles Edward Bullock, Sr. (Chuck) passed away January 10, 2026, at age 93. Chuck was born in Greenville, North Carolina to Evelyn and Clyde Bullock. The family moved to Newport News, Virginia in 194...

Ronald “Ron” Michael McKinley, 78, passed away on January 10, 2026. Ron was born in Shippenville, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, to the late Willis and Edna Lander McKinley. In addition to his parents...

James Franklin Roomsburg, 90, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, surrounded by his family. Jim was born on September 15, 1935, in Moorefield...

Delores Ann Gillgren, age 72, passed away on January 5, 2026. Born in Norfolk, VA, she was a longtime resident of Chesapeake, VA, and most recently made her home at Kerr Lake in North Carolina. Delore...

It is with profound sadness that the family of Clinton “Clint” Merle Coggins, Jr. announce his sudden passing in his home in Norfolk, VA on Friday, the 2nd of January, 2026 at the age of 64. He was bo...

Geneva "Jean" DeJesus, 85, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, wife, and friend, passed away on January 1, 2026. Born on June 2,1940 in Acomita, New Mexico, she was a proud membe...

Betty Ray Williams, born on October 31, 1934, passed peacefully on January 3, 2026, at the age of 91. She was born in Norfolk, VA, to the late George R. and Katherine O. Guess. Additionally, she was p...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary "Daphne" DuPont (Jenkins), who departed this life after a long battle with Alzheimer's on January 2, 2026, at the age of 88. Daphne was bo...

Paul Edward Briggs, 80, passed away on January 1, 2026. Paul was born in Norfolk to the late Clarence "Bud" and Sara Elizabeth "Betty" Briggs. He proudly served his country with the United States Navy...

Helen Loretta Williams Edwards was born on March 14, 1947, to the late James Williams and Mary Valentine Evans Wilson Williams. She passed away on December 29, 2025, at her home after a 20-year battle...

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, ...