obituaries

Mar 15, 2021

Corine Wilson, departed this life on Monday, March 15, 2021. She was born on December 3, 1941 to the late Roscoe Cuffee Sr. and Corean Cuffee. She was a life time member of The United House of Prayer for All People.

She leaves to cherish her memories four sons: Johnnie Wilson (Odessa) of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Nathan...

Mar 13, 2021

On Saturday, March 13, 2021, God, in His infinite wisdom dispatched his angels to bring sweet rest to our beloved, Wanda. She darkened the threshold of death's door, entering into eternal rest and peace, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded on her journey to rest by her father, Wesley Griffin. She leaves to cherish her memories: her husband,...

Mar 6, 2021

Ashanti Mazwell Dixon departed this life on Saturday, March 6, 2021 in the Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Ashanti was the daughter of the late Eula Denise Dixon.  She was born on January 8, 1994 in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Ashanti was a very energetic person, who moved daily like a locomotive. She was a "go-getter" and believed in completing...

Feb 21, 2021

The loved and admired Dorothy B. Griffin was born March 03, 1954 to the late Walker Alexander and Inez Griffin. She was also preceded in death (5 brothers) Linwood Griffin, Richard Griffin, Weslie Griffin, Leslie Griffin and Walter Alexander.

On Sunday, February 21, 2021, Dorothy B. (Bunny) Griffin was called home to be with the lord. She...

Feb 14, 2021

The loved and admired Mable Margaret Griffin was born February 22, 1942, the oldest of eleven children born to the late Mable Inez Griffin and Edward Holley. She was also preceded in death by her siblings Christine Griffin, Geraldine Hill, Herbert  "PorkChop" Griffin, Elvis "Popeye" Griffin; grandchildren Sharhonda Griffin and Lauryn Griffin;  and nephews Rodney "Bernie" Riddick, Maurice Griffin,...

Feb 2, 2021

Paul Everett Wilson, 76, of Portsmouth, Virginia, transitioned on Tuesday, February 2, 2021.

Paul was born in Chesapeake, Virginia (West Munden) on December 24, 1944. He graduated from George Washington Carver High School, Class of 1963, and enlisted in the US Army shortly thereafter. He served in the US Army from 1963-1967. Paul held several jobs prior...

Feb 2, 2021

Jule Curtis Harvey was called home to be with the Lord February 2, 2021. Born on April 11, 1945, he was the son of the late Jule C. Harvey, Sr., and Margaret C. Mandley. He was a United States Army Veteran, and a member of Greater St. Andrews A.M.E. Church, Virginia Beach. Jule worked for Atlantic Foundation for at...

Feb 1, 2021

Ciara Nicole Johnson entered eternal February 2, 2021. Born in Chesapeake, Virginia on December 29, 1987, she was the daughter of Alfreda Johnson and George Blount. She was predeceased by her grandparents Hugh Johnson, Carolyn Johnson, Luvertta M. Bell, and George D. Blount, Jr. Ciara was a graduate Oscar Smith High School Class of 2006. She worked as a...

Jan 31, 2021

Iva Lee Burnell Brewer passed away January 31, 2021. She was born April 4, 1960 in Chesapeake, Virginia to the late Eula Mae Burnell and Leon Hinton. She was predeceased by her husband John Brewer and step-father Elihu Harrell

Iva was a very lovable person. She was the oldest of 8 brothers and sisters.  Iva Lee was...

Jan 25, 2021

Thaddeus Colin Lewis Jr. was born on February 22, 1976 to Thaddeus Lewis Sr. and the late Sarah E. Lewis in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was raised in Chesapeake, Virginia on "Strawberry Lane." Colin graduated from Indian River High School in 1994. He was an entrepreneur and owned his own truck driving business with US Services LLC. Colin loved being...

Jan 24, 2021

On March 30, 1928 the Lord gave this family strength, devotion, love, hope, faith and joy in the heart of Edna Clark.

Born the oldest to Beulah and Dan Daniels, she was raised to love The Lord and knew that He was her source of strength, serving as a member at St. Thomas AME Zion Church. She...

Jan 8, 2021

Brian Keith Deaton, age 64, affectionally known by family and friends as "Ping Pong", passed away quietly surrounded by loved ones on Friday, January 8, 2021, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk, Virginia.

Ping was born in Norfolk, Va and educated in Norfolk Public Schools. He served a brief time in the US Army and...

Jan 6, 2021

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at the day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8

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Jan 2, 2021

On Saturday, January 2, 2021, with family by her side, our beloved mother, grandmother, and aunt, Annie Lee Malone Crudup, listened as God said, "My daughter, suffer no more", She quietly went to sleep.  Now she is resting peacefully in the arms of God.

Deaconess Annie Lee Malone Crudup was born July 10, 1927, in Warrenton, North...

Jan 2, 2021

Today is the day that we join in celebration for the life and legacy of Gail Paulette Clark who departed her earthly life Saturday, January 2, 2021. Gail was born July 12, 1951 to her proud parents Leonard L. Clark Sr. and Rebecca T. Clark in her hometown of Norfolk, Virginia.

Gail graduated from Norview High School,...

Dec 25, 2020

In the early morning hours of December 25, 2020, God dispatched his angels to escort our dear Gereka Marie to her place in eternity and her reward for a job well done .

Gereka Marie Brown Custis was born in Portsmouth Naval Hospital on March 18, 1957 , the late John W . and Jerldean...

Dec 5, 2020

Olivia James Cherry was born on October 18, 1926 in Hampton, Virginia to the late Wilson James Sr. and Lucille James Bowman. Olivia was the wife of Linear Clyde Cherry Jr. and the mother of Linette C. Hunter, Kevin Harris, and Linear C. Cherry III.

Olivia was a graduate of the class of 1946 from George P....

Dec 1, 2020

Raymond Sylvester Robinson, Sr. departed this life on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Common Wealth Memory Care in Chesapeake, VA. He was born April 29, 1921 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late John Forest Robinson and Cola Blanche Almond.

He was joined in holy matrimony to Edna T. Turner on December 27, 1940. To this union, a...

Nov 27, 2020

Shirley Mae Jubilee was born November 14, 1952. She was the twelveth child between James and Edna (Satchell) Jubilee of Keller, Virginia. She was predeceased by four sisters, Josephine, Tevolia, Peggy and Doris; four brothers, Lloyd, Connie, Benjamin and William McKinley and one step-grandchild, Cristian Bridges. Shirley was educated in the Accomack County Public Schools and Norfolk State College...

Nov 24, 2020

Anthony Atverse Jenkins passed away on November 24 th , 2020. He was born November 16 th , 1963 in Norfolk, Virginia. The funeral will be held on November 28 th at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home at 500 Liberty St, Chesapeake, VA 23324 . Due to CDC guidelines, the funeral will be limited to close, designated family. All...