Richard William Brink, 96, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2021 as family and friends kept vigil by his side. Richard was born in Springfield, Illinois on April 30, 1925 to the late William and Josephine Brink and grew up in Chicago, Illinois. Richard was married to Doris, the love of his life for 67 […]

Jo-Ann M. Eason, 80, of Chesapeake, went to be with the Lord, Monday, May 24, 2021. Born in Old Norfolk County, she was the daughter of the late James and Dorothy Morse. She was also predeceased by her husband, J.B. Eason, III, a grandson, Caleb Cyre and a brother, David Morse. Jo-Ann was a high […]

George Bradley “GB” Pendleton, Jr, 84, died February 8, 2021.  GB was born in Norfolk, VA to the late, George and Ferne Randolph Pendleton.  He owned and operated his own farm, was a member of Hickory United Methodist Church, Hickory Ruritan Club, and the Princess Anne Masonic Lodge #25.  GB was an avid golfer and […]

On Monday, January 18th, 2021, Erma June Vinson, of Chesapeake, Virginia, gently left this world at the age of 81. June grew up near Charleston, West Virginia, and moved to Chesapeake to teach English after graduating from West Virginia Tech. She taught at Great Bridge High School for many years, stepped away to raise her […]

Leonard “Pete” Harrell, of Chesapeake, passed away on November 29, 2020. Pete was born in Perquimans County, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Shelton Floyd Harrell and Elizabeth Winslow Harrell. He was predeceased by his loving wife 64 years, Anita Harrell and his brother, Frank Harrell.  He was a member of the […]

Distributed at the 2020 Ruritan National Convention

Robert R. ‘Snowman’ Snow, 75, passed away on December 20, 2018 in Chesapeake, VA. Robert was born to the late Russell and Bernice Snow in Butler, PA in 1943.He spent just over eight years in the US Navy and spent over thirty five years in the shipyards. Robert was a devoted member of Hickory United […]

Kenneth C. Hobbs, 76, passed away February 14, 2018. Kenny was bornin Erwin, NC to the late George C. and Nellie Virginia Massengill Hobbs. He retired with Bell Atlantic as a Central Office Technician; he was a member of Hickory United Methodist Church, Great Bridge Masonic Lodge #257, Chesapeake Shrine Club and the Hickory Ruritan […]

Chesapeake – Frontis Evans Cochran, Sr. passed away peacefully in his home on October 10, 2017 at the age of 92. Frontis was a bricklayer (burnt clay artist) for 38 years where his bricklaying skills are evident in many of the prominent buildings in Tidewater. He was a member of the Hickory Ruritan Club for […]

Frontis Evans Cochran, Sr. passed away peacefully in his home on October 10, 2017 at the age of 92. Frontis was a bricklayer (burnt clay artist) for 38 years where his bricklaying skills are evident in many of the prominent buildings in Tidewater. He was a member of the Hickory Ruritan Club for over 25 […]

Victor Hofer, Jr., 77, of Chesapeake, passed away peacefully in his home Friday, August 4, 2017. As an avid fisherman, he enjoyed his last day doing what he loved. Mr. Hofer was born in Chicago, IL, and was the son of the late Victor G. Sr. and Mae J. Hofer.  He was a member of […]

Grafton Clyde “G.C.” Nicholas, Jr., 93, passed away April 6, 2016. G.C. was born in Norfolk County to the late Grafton and Charlotte Allaband Nicholas and was the loving husband of the late Mary Lee Wallace Nicholas. He was also predeceased by his sister, Kathryn Winslow. G.C. was a member of Great Bridge Baptist Church, […]

Grafton Clyde “G.C.” Nicholas, Jr., 93, passed away April 6, 2016. G.C. was born in Norfolk County to the late Grafton and Charlotte Allaband Nicholas and was the loving husband of the late Mary Lee Wallace Nicholas. He was also predeceased by his sister, Kathryn Winslow. G.C. was a member of Great Bridge Baptist Church, […]

CHESAPEAKE – Kenneth Lyle “Kenn” Carraway, 73, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 10, 2015, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer Kenn was born November 12, 1941 in Norfolk, VA, the son of the late James H. Carraway, Sr. and Charlotte Steltzner Carraway. He is survived by his wife, […]

CHESAPEAKE – James White Walston, age 92, passed away Monday, May 26, 2014 and is now reunited with his beloved wife, Marian Curling Walston. He was born in Weeksville, NC on April 27, 1922 to Durant Barco and Sarah Elizabeth Walston. He was the youngest of 5 children, all who have passed before him. Growing […]

Suffolk – Clarke Andrew Wiseman II, 65, passed away Friday, May 2, 2014, in his home. Clarke graduated from Oscar Smith High School in 1967 and attended the University of Richmond, where he played basketball. He retired from Deep Creek High School after more than a decade as an English teacher and was the music […]

Chesapeake – Jack W. Peoples, 81, passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior on March 7, 2014, surrounded by family. He was a life long native of Norfolk County and the City of Chesapeake. He graduated from Great Bridge High School and the Fort Smith School of Auctioneering. He had a respectable career as […]