Virginia Beach, VA Obituaries

Wayne passed away peacefully at home in Chesapeake, VA, on June 13, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer and other health challenges. He was a devoted husband and father, and a proud grandfathe...

Mary Ann Desimone, aged 79, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026, in Virginia Beach, VA. Born on January 30, 1947, in Schenectady, NY, she was the beloved daughter of the late Carl and Cettina Cost...

Judith Pearl Goodman passed away on June 6, 2026, at the age of 84. She was a resident of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Mrs. Goodman was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Goodman and Hilda Deluty...

Carmen Medina Baxley beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully June 7, 2026. She was born in Guanajuato, Mexico. She was a midwife and nurse, always in service of others from a ve...

In Loving Memory of Zella Anne "Annie" Falch Zella Anne "Annie" Falch, formerly Bowman, born January 24, 1943, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Born and raised in Norfo...

William D. “Bill” Gilliam, Sr., peacefully went to be with Lord on June 6, 2026, at the age of 94. Bill lived his life rooted in his faith to God, family, hard work, and service to others. The younge...

Elaine Anna McNulty, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Elaine was born on August 9th, 1942, to John and Hilda Duitsman in Montevideo, MN. She grew up in Clara City, MN, and graduated...

Leslie Helen Hess, lovingly known as "Leslie," "Mom," and "Nanny," passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, at the age of 86 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly. ...

Donald James Deiulio Sr. passed on June 1, 2026, at the age of 84; a resident of Chesapeake, Virginia. He was born on May 20, 1942 to the late Joseph M. Deiulio and June M. (Gropper). Predeceased by h...

Jennifer Gael Shipman, 51, of Virginia Beach, daughter of the late Gilbert H. Shipman, went to be with the LORD Sunday May 31, 2026. She is survived by her mother, Janet M. Shipman. Jennifer was a h...

Robert F. "Bob" Foss, 93, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, passed away peacefully on the morning of May 30, 2026, in Norfolk, Virginia. Born on February 27, 1933, in Lyndonville, New York, Bob was the so...

Nicholas “Nick”Lewis Faella went to be with the Lord May 30, 2026. He was preceded by his wife Naomi Faye Vaught, parents, Michael Faella and Anna Roberto, his sister Celia Faella and husband Oliver D...

On May 27, 2026, Helen “Nana” Flanagan went home to be with her heavenly family. While her time as a wife on earth ended with her husband’s passing on August 7, 2003, her role as a devoted mother, Nan...

Larry Wilson Smith, 84, passed away on May 27, 2026 in Virginia Beach. He was born in Hat Creek, Virginia and was preceded in death by his parents Morton and Margarette Tanner Smith, his first wife Ma...

Thomas William Renfro, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and proud veteran, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. His passing came just nine days aft...

Antonia Ragone Robertson, 80, of Virginia Beach, passed away on May 22, 2026. Born in Brooklyn, New York, to Rosalia Marino Ragone and Joseph Michael Ragone, Antonia grew up as an only child and was ...

Richard Gray Watson Sr., 87, passed away May 22, 2026. Born November 9, 1938 to the late John G. And Ethel F. (Cormack) Watson of Chesterfield Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland. Throughout his life, Ric...

David Gene Lewis passed on May 18, 2026, at the age of 74. David was a resident of Norfolk, Virginia. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith & Williams Funeral Home/Kemp, 4889 Princess Anne Road,...

Karen Austin Hayes, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many, passed away on May 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Born on December 10, 1...

Elaine Murphy Etheridge (born Barbara Elaine Murphy), 79, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, passed away on May 18, 2026. Elaine was born on September 19, 1946, in Norfolk, Virginia, to Melvin and Mildred ...

Betty Ann Ivey Owen of Virginia Beach passed away peacefully in her home at the blessed age of 97. Predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Allen Linwood Owen, Sr. Betty was the last of 5 siblings to p...

Our beloved Maria Corazon Renfro passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 22, 1939, in the Philippines. Maria earned her degree in business fr...

John Ford Meeks, age 69, passed away on May 14, 2026. Born on January 13, 1957, John’s life was marked by a steady spirit of exploration and an enduring willingness to meet each new day with courage a...

William “Ward” Flora was a well-loved man by all who knew him. He passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, surrounded by family. Born on December 25, 1946, in Norfolk, he was the son of Marvin William ...

In Loving Memory of Helen Claire Ginstrom Parks It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother, Helen Claire Ginstrom Parks, who departed fro...

In Loving Memory of Robert LaGreca June 27, 1940 – May 11, 2026 Robert “Bob” LaGreca, a man of quiet strength, service, and devotion to family, passed away peacefully in Virginia Beach on May 11, 202...

Daniel Glenn Mulhall, 80, of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away on May 5th, 2026. Dan was born on July 8th, 1945 in Joliet, IL. He was the son of Earl Mulhall and Bernice Zeman (Joseph). Dan was predece...

Ed Holcomb, devoted husband, born on August 14, 1941, in Alderson, West Virginia, peacefully passed away on May 9, 2026. He was the cherished son of the late Edward and Elsie O Holcomb and brother to ...

Patricia M. Ritchie, 70, of Virginia Beach, passed away on May 6, 2026. Always smiling when with her family, she will be remembered most for her excellent extra-sweet iced tea. She is survived by her ...

Remembering and Honoring the Life of Aaron Bradley Remley IV With gratitude and love, we remember and celebrate a beloved son, father, brother, uncle, neighbor and friend. Aaron was born and spent h...

Mary Catherine Zagorski, a beloved matriarch and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, at the age of 99. Born on April 6, 1927, in Varilla, Kentucky. Mary Catherine, often affection...

At Sunrise of August 25, 1941, Sylvia Samuels Williams was born to Hugh Edgar and Emma Louise Samuels at St. Vincent Hospital in Manhattan, New York. At Sunset on May 3, 2026 - though absent from the ...

Timothy Lee Baird, 69, went to be with his heavenly Father on May 3, 2026. He was born November 11, 1956, in Renton, Washington. He resided in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Timothy grew up in church a...

Horace Davis, Sr., 93, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 2, 2026. He was born May 23, 1932, in Leechville, North Carolina, and was the son of Carl Davi...

Jessica Dario Bello, born January 9, 1940, in Candon City, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on May 2, 2026, joining our Lord in eternal rest. She was a ...

Rolando Calo, 85, passed away on April 29, 2026. He was born on March 8, 1941 in Manila, Philippines and was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years Leticia Calo in May, 2012. Mr. Calo retired from...

John Watt Saunders III, 85 passed away April 29 in his home in Willoughby/Ocean View. He is predeceased by his parents John W. Saunders, Jr., Josephine Williams Saunders and his sister Dinah Jo Sau...

Dorothy Holland, 101 went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in New Port News, VA to the late George William Fox, Sr. and Irene Carmines ...

Frank Frederick Ferchland II passed on April 27, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on April 19, 1936, in New York City, Frank lived in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Frank Ferchland graduated high school in ...

Phyllis Evoria Millington went home to glory April 27th, 2026, she was 78 years old. Born February 15, 1948, to Vinol L. and Ethel V. (McHarney) Keeling. Preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie E. M...

Marilyn Louise Colello, 84, passed away on April 24, 2026. Born on January 29, 1942, Marilyn was a longtime resident of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Marilyn will be remembered for the steady warmth she ...

Yvonne Satira Sutton, born February 11, 1946, to Harold and Margrete Nelson, went home to be with the Lord on April 24, 2026, surrounded by love from her two daughters, grandkids, and son-in-law. Leav...

Jerry was born on September 13, 1940, at Baptist Hospital, Birmingham AL, the youngest of three siblings. His childhood was less than ideal as the State of Alabama deemed his parents to be unfit. As a...

Geraldine Anne Zeljeznjak peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the age of 96. Geraldine was born February 11, 1930 in Lititz, Pennsylvania. There as a young girl, she loved to rolle...

It is with profound sadness and yet deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived that we announce the passing of Elizabeth M. McCoy, a beloved mother, grandmother, educator, and friend. Elizabeth passe...

John William Fink, known as Bill, John, Mr. Bill, Pap-Pap to his grandchildren, lived a life defined by hard work, steady hands, and a steady heart. Bill was born on October 30, 1929, in Rowes Run, P...

Our beloved Alice Dale Caldwell was born on April 6, 1938, in Barnabus, WV (Logan County) to the late Olyph William Hileman and Georgia Helen Ward Hileman. She passed away peacefully on April 16, 202...

Carolyn Diane Hudson, 75, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, in her home. She was born on November 10, 1950, in Henderson, North Carolina, to the late Louis and Mary Lovett. Mrs. Hudson reti...

Conway Ellis Herriott, Sr., affectionately known as "Sonny" or "Coach Sonny," passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, in Virginia Beach, VA, at the age of 80. Born on March 26, 1946, in Roanoke, VA,...

Mr. Edward David Bonney, age 84, passed away on April 12, 2026. Born on July 31, 1941, to the late Edward D. Bonney and Sallie (James) Smith. Throughout his career, Mr. Bonney served as Vice Presid...