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12/08/2025

Henry Patton Strickland, 44, of Chesapeake, Virginia, passed peacefully, surrounded by his family on December 3, 2025, after a long and courageous war with esophageal cancer. Henry was a lifelong resident of the Deep Creek area of Chesapeake and a 1999 graduate of Deep Creek High School. Henry befri...

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12/08/2025

Cris Byron Ellis, 64, of Chesapeake, passed away December 6, 2025.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, he was the only child of the late John Byron Ellis and Catherine Cretelle Ellis. A man of few words, often described as quiet, Cris was a devoted father who always put his daughter first. He had a deep ap...

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12/07/2025

Casey Kathleen Mowles, age 39, of Chesapeake, VA, unexpectedly and peacefully transitioned to Heaven on November 15, 2025. She was a lifelong member of Great Bridge Presbyterian Church and a 2005 graduate of Great Bridge High School. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Virginia Wesleyan Coll...

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12/06/2025

The holidays can be a beautiful time of connection, but they can also be especially difficult for those carrying grief, whether the loss is recent or many years past.

In this episode of "Behind The Service", we talk openly about holiday grief, offering gentle guidance for families experiencing their first season without someone they love, and reminders for friends and neighbors on how to support those who are grieving.

12/04/2025

Edward John Nemie, Sr., 87, of Chesapeake, passed away peacefully at his home, December 3, 2025.
Born in Miami, Florida, he was the son of George and Clementine Nemie. Ed was the last surviving sibling of eight. He built a distinguished career as a Security Specialist with the Norfolk Naval Shipya...

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12/03/2025

Maria Florencia De Guzman Villanueva, 72, of Chesapeake, passed away suddenly on December 1, 2025.
Born in Manila, Philippines she was the daughter of the late Andres Bantug De Guzman and Florencia Javier Purugganan De Guzman. She was also predeceased by her sister, Maria Vicenta.
Left to cheri...

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12/02/2025

Jackie Marie Guthrie, 86, formerly of Chesapeake, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Born in Norfolk, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Ethel Toller Guthrie. She was also predeceased by Mary G. Hucks and Janet Lou Guthrie. Jackie was a 1957 graduate of Oscar Smith High School and ...

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12/01/2025

Cathryn Graham Jordan, 90, of Chesapeake, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025.
Born in Coal Valley, Alabama she was the daughter of the late Maud and Lucinda Graham. She was also predeceased by her husband, John Gibson Jordan, and a son, Johnny Jordan.
Left to cherish her memory are sons...

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11/29/2025

Christopher Mark Andrews, 45, passed away unexpectedly at work on November 25, 2025.
Born in Norfolk, he was the son of Mike and Brenda Andrews. Mark was a 1999 graduate of Greenbrier Christian Academy, where he played both baseball and football. He most recently worked for Norfolk Southern Railro...

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11/26/2025

Albert L. “Opie” Besso, 65, passed away quietly at home on November 26, 2025, with his wife Sissy by his side. He fought a courageous battle with cancer for the past few years.

Opie proudly owned and operated Sun Disposal for 20 years. He was an avid hunter, and the family wishes to recogni...

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11/26/2025

Dorothy White Rhodes, 86, of Chesapeake, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
Born in Old Norfolk County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late George Thomas White and Louise Clara Nussbaum White. She was also predeceased by her husband, Guy B. Rhodes, her daughter, Misty Rhode...

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11/24/2025

Andrew Jewels “A.J.” Chambers, 38, of Chesapeake, passed away unexpectedly, November 18, 2025.
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Jewels and Sharon Chambers. He was a 2005 graduate of Appomattox High School, where he was an All-District football player. He went on to attend Averett Uni...

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