All Obituaries

Melvin S. Stauffer was called to Heaven to continue his serve to Jesus, his master, at age 87 on Wednesday, July 26th 2017 in Virginia Beach, Virginia.  He was born in 1929 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.  He met his wife Christine E. Fausnacht in 1947 while they were both attending Hershey High School.  Upon completion of an apprenticeship, Mel joined the navy and became secretary to the Flag Staff at Norfolk Naval Station.  After serving his country Mel...

Our beloved Mrs. Petrona Demus, 83, born in Port Antonio, Jamaica, was called home Sunday, July 23rd 2017, to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born to the late Cleopatra McCarthy and William McMorrin on October 19, 1933. She was a devoted wife, mother, (great) grandmother, sister, (great) aunt, cousin and friend. She resided in the neighborhood Poplar Halls in Norfolk, VA for over 50 years and was a devoted member of the Rock Church in Virginia Beach,...

Deborah Diane Jones was called home to be with the Lord on Monday July 17, 2017, She was born April 30, 1953 to the late Raymond M. and Emma L. Jones Sr. She was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and attended a local community college. She leaves to cherish her memory her fiancé William Hayes Sr. one son, Jason Jones, one sister Sharon Lassiter (Terry), two grandaughters Jamecia Valentine and Jakima Williams. Four grandsons RaKevis Lacey, Joseph Lacey III,...

RMCS(IW/SW/AW) Malcolm R Tipton, (Mike/Tip) retired, was granted his angel wings on Thursday, July 13, 2017.  His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Mike had touched in some small way throughout his short, yet very memorable life. Mike’s life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by him understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. His gentle smile yet strong and...

Ivan was well- known in not only the city of Virginia Beach where he resided at his time of death, but also other cities too. Ivan was known to make his family and friends laugh. He loved to dance and sing and have a good time. He made an impact on many people. Many people knew Ivan from the young to the old. Many say there was never a dull moment around Ivan. Ivan loved his family and friends and his family and friends loved him dearly also. He was preceded in death...

On July 11, 2017, Gayle E. Allen slipped away peacefully to her new heavenly home. She was born to the late Oscar and Gladys Tanner Vidal. She was predeceased by her husband, Clifton Allen. Gayle attended Norfolk Public Schools and was a former member of the New Rose of Sharon Baptist Church and a member of the Beauty Bunch. She was a former employee of New City Optical. Gayle was a loving and caring person who never met a stranger. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt,...

Darryl Lance Durant died on Wednesday,  July 5, 2017 at age 50 at the Sentara Leigh hospital in Norfolk, VA.  He was born June 7, 1967 to Charles L.Durant Sr. (Patrica) (NC), and late Lillie M. Durant (NC).  He graduated from Ayden Grifton high school 1986, and following his graduation he served in US Navy for 4 years with an honorable discharge.   He worked several different jobs and later opened his own locksmith business.  Darryl leaves behind two...

Karen Parker Sample, beloved daughter of the late George & Catherine Parker was born November 26, 1961 in Melfa, Virginia. She departed this life on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, Virginia, after enduring a lingering illness during her last 19 years. She was educated in the public schools of Accomack County, Virginia, and the Northern Virginia Community College. On June 20, 1981, Karen was united in Holy Matrimony to her high school sweetheart...