Nicole (Belcher) Aficial
Nicole, 40, went to be with the Lord on January 28, 2018. She is dearly loved by her husband, Tony; son, Trey; Father and Mother, James and Susan LaGrange; two brothers, Jimmy and Scott LaGrange; two Aunts, Nora Kehayas (Mark); Greta Fagan (Dick); many loyal, caring friends and relatives; Pre-deceased by her birth father, Douglas Belcher. She spent her life as an RN, devoted to health leadership, her smile was contagious. Her friendship and love knew no bounds. A Celebration Ceremony will be held on February 10, 2018, at 2 pm, Miles Memorial, 9450 Granby St., Norfolk VA 23503.
Published in The Virginian Pilot on February 4, 2018.
Lindon Douglas "Doug" Brinn, III, 35, formerly of Brandermill Drive, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2009. Born in Norfolk, he was the son of Linda C. Sawyer and husband Richard and the late Lindon D. "Lenny" Brinn, Jr. Doug was an avid musician, playing electric guitar. He was a gifted CAD draftsman and could do most anything on a computer. Doug will be remembered for his outgoing spirit, his ability to connect with others and his iron constitution. Including his mother and step-father, Doug is survived by two sisters, Sarah C. Christian and husband Alec and Amanda K. Brown; two step-brothers, Richard A. and Michael P. Sawyer; paternal grandmother, Evelyn Stephens; maternal grandparents, Henry C. Cahoon and wife Judy, Myrtle A. Lambert and a great-grandmother, Margaret G. Brinn as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Mary Ann Britt, 75, passed away July 28, 2019. She was born in Wilson, NC to the late Joseph and Annie Lucas Britt. Mary Ann made the Great Bridge section of Chesapeake her home after being recruited by the Chesapeake Public Schools while she was in college at Atlantic Christian College in North Carolina.
James Daniel Burney, 38, passed away April 28, 2015 in Charlotte, NC. Jim was a 1995 graduate of Great Bridge High School. He was survived by his parents Peggy and Bill Burney, of Chesapeake, girlfriend, Lorrie Ann Sykes, of Charlotte, NC, aunt and uncle, Pat and Elwood Paschal, of Virginia Beach, cousin, Penny Pezzella, her husband and children of Chesapeake and many friends.
Ryan Leo Carmody, age 37, died peacefully at home March 11, 2015, surrounded and embraced by his family. A rebellious rascal as a child, Ryan grew up to be a great father, husband, Jedi Knight, and international man of mystery. Ryan was extremely witty and had an amazing sense of humor. He was always generous with his time and resources. Ryan was a subject matter expert on most subjects. If you asked him, he was rarely wrong. The only argument he ever lost was with cancer. He lived a rich life on his terms, even in the last weeks. He was lovingly referred to as "Beef" and loved to bring together family and friends, often with games.
Eva Victoria Cuffee-Belk transitioned from her earthly home to the heavens above on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.
Eric Daniel Curles, 27, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003, as a result of a car accident in Spokane, Wash.
Demetrius Tremain Day, 23, of the 2300 block of Huckleberry Trail, passed away on Aug. 30, 2000.
Staff Sergeant Jonathan Kilian Dozier, U.S. Army, 30, was killed January 9, 2008 during combat operations in Sinsil, Iraq.
Joseph L. Fitzgibbons, age 74, of Brick passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023. He was born in East Paterson, NJ and attended Monmouth University, the College of New Jersey, and Jersey City University. He spent 15 years in Chesapeake, VA, raising his two children, before moving back to NJ in 2004. 
Christopher Michael Garrett, 22, of the 500 block of Warrick Road, died Nov. 4, 1998, in Virginia Beach.
Richter Lanier Halterman, Jr. of Virginia Beach passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Born in Covington, Virginia, on March 15, 1938, to the late Gertie Taylor and Richter Lanier Halterman, Sr., Lanier lived most of his life in Portsmouth and Virginia Beach. A graduate of Churchland High School and Bridgewater College, he taught 40 years at Great Bridge Junior High School and Great Bridge High School. While serving as a teacher of English and history, Lanier acted as English department chairman, coached tennis, and sponsored a student service club. He embodied the spirit of Chaucer's Oxford Cleric, whose description ends with the following: "And he would gladly learn and gladly teach."
Dorcas Steffen Hanbury, 68 joined the Lord in Heaven on Oct. 25, 2012 after a long fight with cancer. She was pre-deceased by her parents David and Luella Steffen, her brothers, Ernest Steffen, Richard Steffen, and her sister Marilyn Miller. She is survived by her loving husband Carl Hanbury, her daughters Marina (Rob) Marlin, Jill (Brian) Harrelson, grandsons, Joshua Marlin, Taylor Harrelson, and Aaron Harrelson, brothers Glenn (Marge) Steffen, Mahlon (Jean) Steffen, Le Anne (Glenn) Miller, Ruthie (Wes) Yoder and a host of other relatives and friends.
Hancock, Joe; 41, of Mechanicsville, VA, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Ruth Wallek Hancock; his "best dogs ever" Molly and Dallas; father, Dennis Hancock; mother, Carmen Hancock; sister, Ellen Dee (Brian); mother-in-law, Dolores Wallek; sister-in-law, Margaret Wallek; nieces and nephews, Elizabeth, Chris, Brock, and Teagan; and his best "bro" Ron Dill and his family. Joe was a graduate of Great Bridge High School, Class of 1995; and from ODU in 2004 with his BA in Computer Science. Joe was known as a gentle giant, who never had a harsh word for anyone. He had a great sense of humor and was a devoted husband, uncle and friend. Joe prided himself as being a scientist and chemist. He enjoyed his video games, collecting guns, his music, and most importantly the time he spent with his family and friends. Joe will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege to know him. The family will celebrate his life from 6 - 8 pm, Friday, February 22, 2019, at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy. Mechanicsville, VA 23111. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to the Hanover Humane Society.
AAlfred Neale Hoffmann, 69, of Chesapeake, Virginia, formerly of Wilmington, Delaware, died on March 9, 2016, after battling cancer for seven months. He was preceded in death by his parents, Al and Frances Hoffmann, and his brother, John Carter. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Judy, 2 daughters, Shannon and Heather (Josh), stepdaughter Nikki (Allen), and a sister, Jane (Wayne). He was blessed with 5 grandchildren, Liam, Anderson, Hannah, Kate and Sloane, who all knew him as Grandpa Neale.
Gregory Worth Jennings, 52, passed away August 2, 2017. Greg was born on January 20, 1965 to Beth Hackworth Jennings and the late Cecil W. Jennings. Greg faithfully served the Chesapeake Public School system for 29 years. He began his teaching and coaching career at Deep Creek High School. Greg then returned to his alma mater, Great Bridge High School, to become a teacher, baseball coach and eventually the school's athletic director.
Jennifer Dawn Thompson, 31, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 23, 2009.
Reggie Bisher Miller, 19, a resident of 619 San Pedro Drive, died Monday afternoon, May 13, 1996, in High Point, N.C., from injuries received in an automobile accident.
David A. Mohr, 38, passed away July 6, 2015 in Tampa. David was born in Tarzana, CA. to Duane C. and Elizabeth C. Mohr. David was a West Palm Beach Culinary School graduate. He enjoyed working in fine dining and creatively sought ways to work as an entrepreneur. David is survived by his mother, Elizabeth C. Mohr; father, Duane C. Mohr; and sister, Christianne Ortega. A memorial service will be held at the Belleview, Florida Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Saturday, July 11 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, please send any donations to the American Foundation for the Prevention of Suicide. "We love you, David". Condolences may be expressed online at: - 
Truman "Peggy" Oliver of the 600 block of Mowbray Arch in Norfolk, passed away peacefully on July 13th, 2016. She was born in Richmond and was a 1966 graduate of Highland Springs High. She was also a graduate of VCU and UVA receiving her BFA and Masters of Education respectively. She retired from Chesapeake public schools after 25 years of teaching, the majority of which was spent at Great Bridge High School, where her students remember her fondly (Except for the lazy ones).
Henry Rawls, Jr., 21, of the 600 block of River Creek Road, passed away Sept. 5, 1998.
Lanae Kristen Sasse was born on June 28, 1977 and passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2003.
On Monday, January 18th, 2021, Erma June Vinson, of Chesapeake, Virginia, gently left this world at the age of 81.
William T. "Bill" Welch, 80, of Chesapeake, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Erik Witherington Wells born June 25, 1977 passed away unexpectedly September 26, 2015. Erik was a 1995 graduate from Great Bridge High School and a 2014 graduate from the Culinary Institute of Virginia. He was a talented artist and chef. Left to cherish his memory are his Parents Gerald B. Wells and Donna W. Wells, Sister Lori Woodhouse, Nieces Addison Woodhouse and Carsyn Hawthorne, Uncle Dennis Wells, Cousins Cara Wells and Amber Wells Baker, and Best Friend Nathan Pfleger. Cremation services have been arranged with Cremation and Funeral Services of Tidewater. A small memorial service will be held with immediate family and friends at a determined date.
Monica Mary Mangan Wheaton passed away peacefully on January 11, 2024. She was 87 years old.
Michael Eugene Williams of the 200 block of Carver St. died May 18, 1997. A funeral will be held at noon Saturday in Jerusalem United Holy Church, Chesapeake. Fitchett Funeral Home is in charge.
Marci Wilson Beale, 31, went home to be with her Lord, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008. Mrs. Beale was born in Norfolk to Phillip and Patty Eads Wilson. She was an active member of Great Bridge Freewill Baptist, the president of the Great Bridge Freewill Baptist School PTA and an artist who loved drawing. She was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 10 years, Brian Beale; daughter, April Sierra Beale; son, Chris Wilson; parents, Phillip and Patty Wilson; brothers, Mike Wilson of Christiansburg, Va., and Nic Lengyel of Chesapeake; father-in-law, Bobby Beale; paternal grandmother, Jean Wyche; maternal grandmother, Rose Marie Eads; and a host of other family and friends. A funeral will held at 11 a.m. Friday in Great Bridge Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Hal Jones. A reception will follow. The family will receive friends at Twiford's Colonial Chapel, Chesapeake, Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the family for a scholarship fund for Sierra Beale. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation for the loving care provided to Mrs. Beale by Dr. Michael Eggert and associates. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.
Martha Walling Woolery, 51, born in Toms River, N.J., passed peacefully to the Lord in her parents' home Sept. 18, 2005, after a courageous battle with cancer.