All Obituaries

Salvatore Mezzatesta IV, 72, went to be with the Lord on January 15, 2022. Sal was born in New York and grew up in Ansonia, Connecticut. He played High School football for Ansonia High; he was an all-state honorable mention in 1968. Sal loved sports and enjoyed sharing his love for them with his father, brother, and children. He would go to support his high school team in person whenever he was able to make a trip up to CT, cheering for his teams the NY GIANTS and Yankees, going to The...

Barbara A Raymond, born 1/1/57 to the late James L. and Kathleen R. Whitehead transitioned from this life peacefully in the comfort of her home on 1/2/22.  She was the second born of six siblings. Barbara leaves to cherish her memories three brothers, James D. Whitehead (Wanda) of Virginia Beach, VA; Jimmie L. and Joe L. Whitehead, of Norfolk, VA; and one sister, Varnell D. Greenaway of Augusta, GA. She was preceded in death by her beloved sister, Earma E. Whitehead. Two uncles,...

George Franklin Black, 81, transitioned to his heavenly home Friday, December 31, 2021. Born and raised in Norfolk, VA, he was the son of the late Jessie and Dora Black. George was preceded in death by his wife Clementine B. Black and brothers: Bobby, Jessie, and Willie Black. From a broadcast engineer with Atlantic Records in NYC to a mail clerk with the USPS, George held many jobs throughout his life, but he was most proud of his service with the United States Marine Corps. George was...

Barbara Joy Smith a.k.a. BJ, 59 born in Fairmont, WV gained her heavenly wings December 22, 2021. She was born Tuesday, November 6, 1962. She is the first-born daughter of Johnnie Womack and the late Edward R Smith. She was also raised by the late Thomas Womack. After graduating Fairmont Senior High school, she attended Fairmont State College.  She later moved to NY. She followed her passion and enrolled at Wofford Beauty Academy. She became a licensed cosmetologist 1984. She lived in...