Obituary Listing

Dec 20, 2023

William Taylor Chappell, 67, passed away December 20, 2023. He was born in Norfolk, VA the son of Gloria Jean Dewberry Chappell and the late Nicholas Ercell Chappell.

William worked as a project manager in ship repair.

Billy was loved and admired for his strength and devotion to his family.   He is survived by his...

Dec 12, 2023

Drema Irene Mays Ledford Morris, 85, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, went to be with the Lord on December 12, 2023.  Drema was born on July 31, 1938 in Covington, VA the daughter of the late Charles Houston and Mary Irene Paitsel Mays.  Drema graduated in 1956 from Churchland High School and attended Nyack Missionary College (Nyack College)...

Dec 12, 2023

Harry Lee Joyner III, 74, passed away December 12, 2023.  He was born in Suffolk, VA the son of the late Harry Lee Joyner, Jr. and Maggie Sue Branch Joyner.  He was predeceased by his son, Alan M. Joyner.  Harry was a United States Air Force veteran.  He went on to work for over 40 years and retired as...

Dec 12, 2023

Henry Cecil Boyce, Jr., 77, passed away December 12, 2023.  Cecil was born in Nansemond Co., VA the son of the late Henry Cecil Boyce, Sr. and Helen Harrell Boyce. He is predeceased by his sister, Estelle Lewis.  Cecil was a retired self-employed dry wall finisher.

Cecil is survived by his son, Henry Cecil Boyce III; sister,...

Dec 2, 2023

Josephine Worrell Pierce, 87, passed away December 2, 2023.  She was born in Isle of Wight County, VA the daughter of the late Joseph Franklin Worrell, Sr. and Olive Wills Worrell.  She was predeceased by her husband, Richard Percy Pierce, Sr.; her sister, Marie W. Roeder; and her brother, Joseph Franklin Worrell, Jr.  Josephine retired from patient accounts at...

Dec 2, 2023

Rachel Ann Dotson Winborne, 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 2, 2023.  She was born in Glenalum, WV to the late Silas and Lilly Alice Dotson. She is also predeceased by her loving husband whom she has missed dearly, John Robert Winborne, her brother, Rabon Lee Dotson, a sister, Mary Lou Dotson Vaughan, and...

Nov 30, 2023

Thelma Mae Kitch Kerr, 90, passed away November 30, 2023.  She was born in Hutchinson, KS the daughter of the late John Nathan Kitch and Volna Lucille Reed Kitch.  She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Charles Wakefield Kerr; her grandchild, Jimmy "Bud" Cocherell; sisters, Margaret, Alice and June; and brother, Robert N. Kitch.  She retired from...

Nov 30, 2023

Elisabeth "Liz" Hildebrand Fuller, 75, went into the arms of the Lord on November 30, 2023. She was born and raised in Mount Union, PA, daughter of the late Aubrey Starr Hildebrand and Sarah Jane Meyers Hildebrand. Her husband of 32 years, Stephen Fuller, predeceased her by 11 years. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, daughters Anne Fuller...

Nov 27, 2023

Mamie Louise Parsons, 82, passed away November 27, 2023.  She was born in Missouri the daughter of the late Sid and Merle Wethers.  She was predeceased by her husband, Marvin Parsons; daughters, Vicki Kilgore, Jenny Sortino; son, Jeffrey Parsons; and sister, Kay.  Mamie was a United States Navy veteran.  She later went on to work and then retired as...

Nov 26, 2023

Carl Clayton McGinley Jr, 73, passed away on November 26, 2023. He was born in Portsmouth, VA and was raised by his late parents, Phyllis and Willie Elliott. He is also predeceased by his father, Carl Clayton McGinley, Sr. and step sister, Judith Edwards. He worked 37 years as a foreman for Norfolk Southern Railway.

He is...

Nov 24, 2023

Ector Bill Ficare, 68, passed away November 24, 2023.  He was born in Nansemond Co., VA the son of the late William Petro and Annie Laura Beale Ficare.  Ector is a retired self-employed laborer.

Ector is survived by his sister, Kulla Ficare and brother, Petro "Pete" Ficare.

Services are private.  Condolences may be registered online...

Nov 23, 2023

Charles "Pete" Russell Greene, Jr., 88, passed away November 23, 2023.  He was born in Russell, KY the son of the late Charles Russell Greene, Sr. and Velma Blanche Sloan Greene.  He was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Jo Ann Mae Creekmore Greene; and brother, Carol Joe "Bub" Greene.  Pete was in the United States Marine Corps...

Nov 18, 2023

Rose Carolyn Rawles Jones, 81, of Windsor, Virginia died peacefully surrounded by her family on November 18, 2023.  Carolyn was predeceased by her husband of over 50 years William L. 'Buck' Jones, her daughter Jennifer Jones Gore, her parents Richard H. Rawles, Jr. and Zella Rose Rawles, and a sister, Peggy Rawles Syndergaard. Left to cherish her memory are...

Nov 18, 2023

Martha Parker Britt, 91, passed away November 18, 2023.  She was born in Nansemond County, VA the daughter of the late Willie Parker and Gertie Brinkley Parker.  She was predeceased by her husband, Earl David Britt; daughter, Joann Mann; and siblings, Margaret Herring, Marion Council, James Parker and Buddy Parker.  Martha retired from the Department of Agriculture. She was...

Nov 17, 2023

Robert "Robbie" Vito Bailey, 68, passed away on November 17, 2023.  He was born in Portsmouth, VA; the son of the late Frederick E. Bailey, Jr. and Rose T. Bailey. He was predeceased by his wife, Teresa Blakley Bailey. Robert enjoyed a lifelong career in automotive bodywork before retiring.

Robert is survived by his sister, Theresa Burden;...

Nov 16, 2023

Winfred Carter, 91, passed away November 16, 2023.  He was born in Gates County, NC the son of the late Ernest Wilson and Nellie Grace Carter Everett.  He was predeceased by his granddaughter, Susan Annette Reeves; and siblings, Mary Elizabeth Strouthers, Marie Henry, William "Tommy" Everett, James Everett, and Robert Earl Everett.  Winfred retired as a machine operator for...

Nov 15, 2023

Otha Thomas Parker III, 77, passed away November 15, 2023.  He was born in Norfolk, VA the son of the late Otha Thomas Parker and Queen Elizabeth King Parker.  He was predeceased by his wife, Linda Farmer Parker and his brother, George A. Parker.  Otha was a United States Army veteran having served during Vietnam.  He later went on...

Nov 13, 2023

Dorothy Sylvia Zamponi Dawson, 96, peacefully passed away November 13, 2023.  She was born in Scranton, PA the daughter of the late August Zamponi and Mary Santolini Zamponi.  She was predeceased by her husband of 36 years, John Lee Dawson, Sr. and her son, Dennis Michael Dawson.  Dorothy retired after 23 years from the FBI Identification Department.  She was...

Nov 13, 2023

In loving memory of Julian Edwin Rios, who left us too soon at the tender age of 8. Julian was born in Baltimore, MD on October 28, 2015, and died in Virginia Beach, VA on November 13, 2023. He brought immense joy and laughter into our lives during his brief time with us.

Julian had a special...

Nov 11, 2023

Linda Sharon "Sherry" Wood Franz, 73, passed away November 11, 2023.  She was born in Loma Linda, California, the daughter of the late Billy Earl Wood and Frieda Holbrook Wood.  She was predeceased by her brother, Mark Wood.  Sherry was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend to many. She was an active and treasured member of her...