Obituaries

Jul 26, 2024

On Friday, July 26, 2024, our beloved Tomeka quietly completed this earthly journey, and answered God’s call to lay down her burdens and enter eternal rest.

Tomeka, who was affectionally known as “Nee-Nee,” or “Meka,” was born June 7, 1979, to Jesse Allen (Al) and Cynthia Louise Smith. She was reared in Creeds, (Virginia Beach), and was educated in the Virginia...

Jul 19, 2024

Funeral Services

ThursdayJuly 25, 20241:00 PMRichmond Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Monroe1011 W. Roosevelt Blvd.Monroe, NC 28112 

Jul 16, 2024

There will be no services in Virginia

Services in Arkansas is being provided by:

Wolfe Bros Funeral Home & Cremation

128 S 7th Street 

West Memphis, AR 72301

(870) 735-5855

www.wolfebrothersfhc.com

Jul 13, 2024

Jul 7, 2024

We honor and celebrate the life of Micheal Wayne Gordon Jr. who was called home to rest Sunday July 7, 2024. Micheal was born June 22, 1973 in Portsmouth, Virginia to Denise and Micheal Sr.

Micheal graduated from Cradock High School and entered the military (US Army). Micheal held a supervisor position doing manufacturing work for over 20 years. His favorite...

Jun 18, 2024

Jun 7, 2024

Lennel Hinton, born in Portsmouth, Virginia, to Rev. James M. Owens and Mildred Owens Gray, was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend who passed away peacefully on June 7, 2024. Lennel brought joy and warmth to everyone she met. She is survived by her husband, Mark Hinton, and was the proud mother of Millissa, Marcus, Deyonta, and...

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Apr 9, 2024

Homer Julius Woods passed away on April 9, 2024 at his home in Chesapeake just 2 days shy of his 93rd birthday.  He was born in Laurens, SC, but spent most of his life living in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia.  He was a graduate of Cradock High School in Portsmouth and worked most of his career at the...

Apr 8, 2024

Amanda Virginia Brown, a beacon of love and compassion, departed from this world on April 8th, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of kindness that will forever illuminate the hearts of those who knew her. Amanda was preceded in her death by her grandmothers Ruby Thompson and Alice Hill, her father Alvin B. Hudgins Sr., and her godson Dacari “James” Knatt. 

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Mar 22, 2024

Elvira Celestine Stokes Tyler, affectionately known as “Topsy,” was born in Franklin, VA, on January 12, 1948, to Andrew and Dorothy Wells Stokes. After a brief illness, Elvira passed away at home in Chesapeake, VA, on March 22, 2024.

 Elvira attended public schools in Nansemond County and graduated from Southwestern High School in Holland, VA, in 1966, where she was a...

Mar 19, 2024