Obituaries
Rev. Eunice Joyce Mitchell
Jun 13, 2022
Reverend Eunice Joyce Mitchell, 88, returned to heavens sweet garden of angels to smell the roses and sip her favorite mint tea in Gods flower garden. On May 11, 1934 God saw fit to bring Eunice into this world to the late David Thompson and Doris Grey in Clarendon, Jamacia.
She moved to Hartford, Connecticut in the late 1970’s to...
Ashley Nicole Merricks
Jun 7, 2022
We the E. Vaughn Wray Family and Staff wish to extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathy in the passing of your loved one. Our prayers go out to you and your family in your time of loss. We know and understand that you have received many expressions of love and we will continue to keep you in our hearts. May...
Evone Foreman Gibson
Jun 6, 2022
Evone Foreman Gibson, the fifth child of the late Mr. Van Davis and Mrs. Eola Valentine Foreman, was born in Virginia Beach, VA on March 17, 1951. She attended Union Kempsville High School where she graduated as the Valedictorian of her high school class and recognized for her academic accomplishments, including the Ledger-Star recognition for superior academic excellence as a...
Earl Watts
Jun 1, 2022
Earl Watts JrEarl Watts was born on October 24, 1955 to Juanita Lee and Earl Watts Sr. He attended school in Portsmouth VA and later left to attend school in New York. Earl also served in the National Guard. He was a huge Redskins fan that always talked junk when they won but wouldn’t pick up the phone when they...
Kerry Grant Bennett
May 31, 2022
Kerry Grant Bennett transitioned from this journey of life to drive “Big Rigs in the Sky” on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. He was born to Haywood David Ross and Beulah Mae Heckstall in Norfolk, Virginia on October 7, 1958.
Kerry was educated in the Norfolk Public School system. Although he was required to sit in the classroom, he preferred venturing...
Ernest Webb Bryant, Jr.
May 15, 2022
Ernest Webb Bryant Jr. was born on August 19, 1940 in Columbia, North Carolina to the late Ernest Abner Bryant Sr. and Amelia Clementine Bryant. He served as a Radio teletype operator with the United States Army while stationed in France and Germany. After his tour of duty in the service, he graduated from Norfolk State University with a Bachelor...
Tia Morris
May 14, 2022
We the E. Vaughn Wray Family and Staff wish to extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathy in the passing of your loved one. Our prayers go out to you and your family in your time of loss. We know and understand that you have received many expressions of love and we will continue to keep you in our hearts. May...
Earnest Levon Cason
May 12, 2022
Memories last a lifetime only if you share them.
On behalf of the family, we encourage you share your personal experiences and preserve the memory of Earnest for future generations to come.
Be the first to post your most treasured memory of Earnest. Show your support by sharing a personal message or story on the tribute wall, meaningful photo or...
Vessie Hargrow
May 10, 2022
Mother Vessie Hargrow, age 96 gained her heavenly wings on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. She was born to the late William and Georgia L. Ashby on May 25, 1925 in Princess Anne County currently known as Virginia Beach. She resided in the New Light community for many years and was loved and well respected by all. She was affectionately called...
Barbara Ann Mitchell
May 5, 2022
On the early afternoon of May 5, 2022, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ reached down to pick a precious flower for his garden.
Barbie was her nickname. She was born to the Late Mary E. Haynes Riddick and Frank M. Riddick Jr. in (Princess Anne County), Virginia Beach, Virginia. She graduated from Floyd E. Kellam high school in...
Mary Alice Walden
Apr 22, 2022
Retired Sergeant Major, Mary Alice Walden, age 70, of Columbus, GA, passed away early on the morning of April 23, 2022. Mary was an active member of Alpha Lambda Psi MilitarySpouses Sorority, Incorporated. She also served as the Worthy Matron for the Mecca Supreme Council Order of the Eastern Stars. She was a dedicated and active member of Bethany Baptist...
Frank Junior Chapel
Apr 16, 2022
Memories last a lifetime only if you share them.
On behalf of the family, we encourage you share your personal experiences and preserve the memory of Frank for future generations to come.
Be the first to post your most treasured memory of Frank. Show your support by sharing a personal message or story on the tribute wall, meaningful photo or...
Dontay Andrea Milsap
Apr 13, 2022
Dontay Andrea Milsap or as he affectionally referred to himself, “Clutch”, was born on January 9, 1984 and transitioned from us on April 13, 2022. He was a father, son, big brother, little brother, nephew, cousin, and a most importantly, a friend.
He spent his formative years with his Aunt Luvenia and Uncle Tony. Then later he was reunited with...
Dante' Lamar Watts, Sr.
Apr 6, 2022
Dante was born March 24, 1983 in Portsmouth VA, to Vina Watts and David Williams. He enjoyed working and joking around with everyone, often known as the class clown. Donte loved to eat and was also a silent chef. He would mix any and everything together and surprisingly it came out great. He also had a gift for putting together...
Norma L. Shields
Mar 29, 2022
Mother Norma Lee Shields was born on April 28, 1933, in Chesapeake, Virginia. She transitioned, suddenly, from glory to Glory on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Mother Shields was the fourth oldest of ten children born to the Arnold Household.
Mother Shields was a graduate of Norfolk County High School. In 1951, she was united in marriage to the late Leon...
Clarence Leanders Ruffin
Mar 11, 2022
Clarence Leanders Ruffin, 52, native of Norfolk, VA, passed on March 11, 2022. Clarence was preceded by his mother, Connette G. Southall. Clarence is survived by his father, James L. Southall, Sr. (Gloria) and Walter Hunt (Christy). His sister, Paula D. Foster (Raymond). Daughter, Kera Connette Ruffin, and Son, Travis Antonio Marcus. Granddaughter, Taliyah N. Marcus. Nephew, Bryan A. Blake.
...
Denisha June Moore
Mar 9, 2022
Denisha June Acree, peacefully departed this earthly life to be with the Lord on March 08, 2022. She was born in Brooklyn, to Gerald and Bonita Martin. Denisha was a loving wife, mother, sister, Aunty, and a special kind of friend. Her laughter would have you laughing until your stomach ached just at the sound of it. She lived her...
Mildred Jean Woods
Mar 8, 2022
Mildred Jean Woods passed away on March 8, 2022 at her home in Chesapeake at the age of 78. She grew up in Portsmouth, Virginia, graduating from Wilson High School and worked at the Quality Shop on High Street until 1971.
A long time resident of Deep Creek in Chesapeake, she loved the Lord and cherished her...
Anthony Branch Faison
Feb 23, 2022
We the E. Vaughn Wray Family and Staff wish to extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathy in the passing of your loved one. Our prayers go out to you and your family in your time of loss. We know and understand that you have received many expressions of love and we will continue to keep you in our hearts. May...
John Willie Beary
Feb 21, 2022
John Beary transitioned on Monday February 21, 2022 at home in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Memories last a lifetime only if you share them.
On behalf of the family, we encourage you share your personal experiences and preserve the memory of John for future generations to come.
Be the first to post your most treasured memory of John. Show your support...
Rev. Eunice Joyce Mitchell
Jun 13, 2022
Reverend Eunice Joyce Mitchell, 88, returned to heavens sweet garden of angels to smell the roses and sip her favorite mint tea in Gods flower garden. On May 11, 1934 God saw fit to bring Eunice into this world to the late David Thompson and Doris Grey in Clarendon, Jamacia.
She moved to Hartford, Connecticut in the late 1970’s to...
Ashley Nicole Merricks
Jun 7, 2022
We the E. Vaughn Wray Family and Staff wish to extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathy in the passing of your loved one. Our prayers go out to you and your family in your time of loss. We know and understand that you have received many expressions of love and we will continue to keep you in our hearts. May...
Evone Foreman Gibson
Jun 6, 2022
Evone Foreman Gibson, the fifth child of the late Mr. Van Davis and Mrs. Eola Valentine Foreman, was born in Virginia Beach, VA on March 17, 1951. She attended Union Kempsville High School where she graduated as the Valedictorian of her high school class and recognized for her academic accomplishments, including the Ledger-Star recognition for superior academic excellence as a...
Earl Watts
Jun 1, 2022
Earl Watts JrEarl Watts was born on October 24, 1955 to Juanita Lee and Earl Watts Sr. He attended school in Portsmouth VA and later left to attend school in New York. Earl also served in the National Guard. He was a huge Redskins fan that always talked junk when they won but wouldn’t pick up the phone when they...
Kerry Grant Bennett
May 31, 2022
Kerry Grant Bennett transitioned from this journey of life to drive “Big Rigs in the Sky” on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. He was born to Haywood David Ross and Beulah Mae Heckstall in Norfolk, Virginia on October 7, 1958.
Kerry was educated in the Norfolk Public School system. Although he was required to sit in the classroom, he preferred venturing...
Ernest Webb Bryant, Jr.
May 15, 2022
Ernest Webb Bryant Jr. was born on August 19, 1940 in Columbia, North Carolina to the late Ernest Abner Bryant Sr. and Amelia Clementine Bryant. He served as a Radio teletype operator with the United States Army while stationed in France and Germany. After his tour of duty in the service, he graduated from Norfolk State University with a Bachelor...
Tia Morris
May 14, 2022
We the E. Vaughn Wray Family and Staff wish to extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathy in the passing of your loved one. Our prayers go out to you and your family in your time of loss. We know and understand that you have received many expressions of love and we will continue to keep you in our hearts. May...
Earnest Levon Cason
May 12, 2022
Memories last a lifetime only if you share them.
On behalf of the family, we encourage you share your personal experiences and preserve the memory of Earnest for future generations to come.
Be the first to post your most treasured memory of Earnest. Show your support by sharing a personal message or story on the tribute wall, meaningful photo or...
Vessie Hargrow
May 10, 2022
Mother Vessie Hargrow, age 96 gained her heavenly wings on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. She was born to the late William and Georgia L. Ashby on May 25, 1925 in Princess Anne County currently known as Virginia Beach. She resided in the New Light community for many years and was loved and well respected by all. She was affectionately called...
Barbara Ann Mitchell
May 5, 2022
On the early afternoon of May 5, 2022, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ reached down to pick a precious flower for his garden.
Barbie was her nickname. She was born to the Late Mary E. Haynes Riddick and Frank M. Riddick Jr. in (Princess Anne County), Virginia Beach, Virginia. She graduated from Floyd E. Kellam high school in...
Mary Alice Walden
Apr 22, 2022
Retired Sergeant Major, Mary Alice Walden, age 70, of Columbus, GA, passed away early on the morning of April 23, 2022. Mary was an active member of Alpha Lambda Psi MilitarySpouses Sorority, Incorporated. She also served as the Worthy Matron for the Mecca Supreme Council Order of the Eastern Stars. She was a dedicated and active member of Bethany Baptist...
Frank Junior Chapel
Apr 16, 2022
Memories last a lifetime only if you share them.
On behalf of the family, we encourage you share your personal experiences and preserve the memory of Frank for future generations to come.
Be the first to post your most treasured memory of Frank. Show your support by sharing a personal message or story on the tribute wall, meaningful photo or...
Dontay Andrea Milsap
Apr 13, 2022
Dontay Andrea Milsap or as he affectionally referred to himself, “Clutch”, was born on January 9, 1984 and transitioned from us on April 13, 2022. He was a father, son, big brother, little brother, nephew, cousin, and a most importantly, a friend.
He spent his formative years with his Aunt Luvenia and Uncle Tony. Then later he was reunited with...
Dante' Lamar Watts, Sr.
Apr 6, 2022
Dante was born March 24, 1983 in Portsmouth VA, to Vina Watts and David Williams. He enjoyed working and joking around with everyone, often known as the class clown. Donte loved to eat and was also a silent chef. He would mix any and everything together and surprisingly it came out great. He also had a gift for putting together...
Norma L. Shields
Mar 29, 2022
Mother Norma Lee Shields was born on April 28, 1933, in Chesapeake, Virginia. She transitioned, suddenly, from glory to Glory on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Mother Shields was the fourth oldest of ten children born to the Arnold Household.
Mother Shields was a graduate of Norfolk County High School. In 1951, she was united in marriage to the late Leon...
Clarence Leanders Ruffin
Mar 11, 2022
Clarence Leanders Ruffin, 52, native of Norfolk, VA, passed on March 11, 2022. Clarence was preceded by his mother, Connette G. Southall. Clarence is survived by his father, James L. Southall, Sr. (Gloria) and Walter Hunt (Christy). His sister, Paula D. Foster (Raymond). Daughter, Kera Connette Ruffin, and Son, Travis Antonio Marcus. Granddaughter, Taliyah N. Marcus. Nephew, Bryan A. Blake.
...
Denisha June Moore
Mar 9, 2022
Denisha June Acree, peacefully departed this earthly life to be with the Lord on March 08, 2022. She was born in Brooklyn, to Gerald and Bonita Martin. Denisha was a loving wife, mother, sister, Aunty, and a special kind of friend. Her laughter would have you laughing until your stomach ached just at the sound of it. She lived her...
Mildred Jean Woods
Mar 8, 2022
Mildred Jean Woods passed away on March 8, 2022 at her home in Chesapeake at the age of 78. She grew up in Portsmouth, Virginia, graduating from Wilson High School and worked at the Quality Shop on High Street until 1971.
A long time resident of Deep Creek in Chesapeake, she loved the Lord and cherished her...
Anthony Branch Faison
Feb 23, 2022
We the E. Vaughn Wray Family and Staff wish to extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathy in the passing of your loved one. Our prayers go out to you and your family in your time of loss. We know and understand that you have received many expressions of love and we will continue to keep you in our hearts. May...
John Willie Beary
Feb 21, 2022
John Beary transitioned on Monday February 21, 2022 at home in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Memories last a lifetime only if you share them.
On behalf of the family, we encourage you share your personal experiences and preserve the memory of John for future generations to come.
Be the first to post your most treasured memory of John. Show your support...
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