Norfolk, VA Obituaries

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...

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, born on May 28, 1960, passed away on January 29, 2026, at the age of 65. A funeral service will be held at Woodlawn Funeral Home, located at 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk,...

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, ...

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...