All Obituaries

Kirk E. Roberts transitioned on, Friday March 15, 2019 at his residence.  Kirk Emmanuel Roberts was born on July 21, 1964 in Norfolk, VA. His parents raised him in a loving family environment. He was affectionally known as “baby boy” by his mother Ellie Twine Roberts and late father Adolphus “Dot” Roberts, Sr. He was a “late” child and a special joy for his family. He grew up in C. H. Mason Memorial C.O.G.I.C., where he sung in the Children’s...

Nina Anita Mangum, daughter of Vernette LeDoux and Harold Drumgoole, passed away unexpectantly on March 13, 2019.  Born July 1, 1980 in Norfolk, VA, Nina was educated in the public schools of Chesapeake, graduating from Indian River High School in 1997.  She attended classes at Tidewater Community College after High School and was presently studying Phlebotomy. She is predeceased by her maternal grandmother, Vivian Boone Mangum; her paternal grandparents, George and Ruth...

Calvin Hoffler went on to glory on March 6, 2019. Calvin was born on March 3, 1965 to the late Calvin Howard & Elsie Miles Hoffler. Calvin accepted Christ at an early age. He was educated in the Norfolk Public School System. Calvin was very loving and outgoing and always willing to help others. He will truly be missed from our lives. Calvin started working at an early age at Dixie Boxing & Crates for several years. He also worked and volunteered at Sacred Heart Catholic Church,...

Quinton D. White transitioned peacefully on Monday, February 4, 2019. Quinton Diamonte White also known as “Q” was born April 7, 1992 to Janet Dixon of Portsmouth, Virginia and the late Marshall Griffin of Chesapeake, Virginia. He attended Tallwood High School. He was a hard worker, from a busboy, movie theater crew member, all the way up to an assembly worker at Stihl. Quinton LOVED spending time with his wonderful daughters. He enjoyed picking on his older sister because he...

Chief Safari (Carey Tripp) transitioned on, Sunday February 3, 2019 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Norfolk, Virginia. It is the desire of the family that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers.   Follow us: Facebook at E. Vaughn Wray Funeral Establishment Instagram @evaughnwray

Noel Major husband of  Lucy Major  transitioned on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at his home in Norfolk, VA. Soul is Anchored in the Lord" Noel Franklin Major. known as Frankie, was a loving. funny, and kind man who would do anything to help those in need. He was born on August 30, 1945 in Colon Republic of Panama to the late Inez Henry and Noel P. Major. He was preceded in death by his sister Olga and brother Alfonso. As a young child, Frankie was raised in the...

Clifton Lee "Jackie" Batts transitioned on Friday, December 28, 2018 in Montefiore Medical Center Bronx, NY. Clifton Lee Batts, affectionately known as Jackie, was born on January 11, 1945 and reared in Norfolk VA by his  late loving parents Rufus Richard and Dorothy Ernestine Batts. Jackie attended Norfolk Public Schools and later moved to New York until he went home to be with the Lord on December 28th, 2018. Jackie accepted the Lord as his personal Savior as an...

Kenneth L. Uzzle transitioned peacefully on December 16, 2018 at his home in Norfolk, VA. Kenneth L. Uzzle, was born September 18, 1985 to the late Kathy L. Uzzle.  He attended Open Door Chapel private school where he proved to be a quick learner and was always enthusiastic about attending school; he was extremely smart. Kenny or Meatball (nicknamed by his Grandma) as he was affectionately referred, had a knack for working with his hands, it had always been his desire to...

​Leon Andrew Brown peacefully entered a place of rest on December 3, 2018, at 4:40 p.m. in VA Hospice Facility. He was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, the sixth child to the late James A. and Mary Richardson Brown. He was preceded by three brothers and two sisters: Samuel Brown, William Brown, Richard Jerome Brown, Sr., Lois Pierce, and Annie Fortune.  ​Leon attended I.C. Norcom High School and was drafted into the United States Army April 15, 1967 until April 14,...

The dawn of life began for Herbert Billups in Virginia Beach, Va. on September 24, 1948. Sunset occurred for him on Friday, November 23, 2018, as he quietly, without a whimper made his transition from mortality to immortality. He was the son of the late Herbert Sr. and Sue Billups. Beanie, as everyone affectionately called him was from the Lake Smith area of Virginia Beach and attended school in the Virginia Beach School System. He was a retired supervisor from Clancy & They...