Obituaries in Chesapeake, VA

It is with profound sadness yet enduring gratitude for her life that we commemorate Vernicia Diane Ruffin who peacefully transitioned from this earthly realm on January 31 2026 just three weeks after her 72nd birthday. Vernicias remarkable journey began on January 8 1954 in the vibrant city of Norfo...

Dorothy Mae Small peacefully entered eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on Sunday January 11 2026. A funeral service will be held 1100 a.m. on Friday January 23 2026 at St. Johns A.M.E. Church 545 E Bute Street Norfolk. Interment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will be held...

Gilbert Lee Ashby affectionately known as Al Capone was born in Princess Anne County Virginia. He entered eternal rest on January 1 2026 in Chesapeake Virginia leaving a legacy defined by intelligence strength humor and love. From an early age Gilbert carried himself with smooth confidence and quiet...

Hektor Zotaj passed peacefully on January 21 2026 in Virginia Beach. He was born on October 22 1936 in Tirana Albania where his lifes journey began. Raised during difficult times under a dictatorship Hektor carried within him an unshakable optimism and a deep love for life family and humanity. He ch...

She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School and attended Norfolk State college. She met and married Lawrence V. Freeman Sr. on April 11 1958 who at that time was an SGT in the U.S. Air Force. They had four children Joyce R. Williams Stanley deceased Cheryl L. Starnes Kenneth Lawrence V. Free...

Anthony Kenneth Brown affectionately known as "Smiley" and AKB2 was born on February 12 1961 and transitioned peacefully on January 11 2026. True to his name Smiley was known for his bright smile contagious laughter and joyful spirit. He brought warmth humor and love to everyone he encountered and h...

On December 15 2025 at 1209 pm Melvin L. Bunnell Sr. known as Smoke entered eternal rest surrounded by love and legacy. A devoted husband father grandfather greatgrandfather brother uncle and friend Melvin lived a life marked by service faith and quiet strength. He was a faithful member of Gabriel C...

Maaquela Lottie Holmes was born November 6 2004 to Scharah and Jarmaar Holmes of Chesapeake Virginia. She is preceded in death by her grandfather Herbert Brown Sr. Maaquela was educated at Maury High School. She had a passion for doing hair with aspirations of becoming a licensed beautician. She rec...

On December 24 2025 our precious mother grandmother sister auntie cousin and friend Beverly Anne Drake peacefully passed away and entered into eternal rest. She was born on November 5 1959 to the late Lillian H. Smith Drake and Prince Leroy Drake Jr. in Portsmouth Virginia. She was a member of St. J...

Howard Warren Smith peacefully entered eternal rest on December 21 2025. A funeral service will be held on 1230 pm Saturday January 3 2026 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home 500 Liberty St Chesapeake.

Chesapeake Phyllis Luanne Perry age 71 born July 3 1954 and a lifelong resident of Chesapeake Virginia entered eternal rest on January 29 2026 at Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk Virginia. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents Charles K. Demary and Mildred Lee Perry and her brother Keith L...

CesapeakeThe family will be receiving family and friends to honor Monicas life on Saturday January 17 2026 from 13pm at FitchettMann Funeral Services 1821 E. Liberty Street Chesapeake VA 23324.