Briggs Funeral Home & Crematory

03/26/2026

James Ransom “Jimmy” Jackson, Jr., 79, of Chesapeake, passed away unexpectedly during heart surgery, Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Born in Dunn, North Carolina, he was the son of the late James R. Jackson, Sr. and Agnes Hazel McDonald Jackson. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Hope Sheppard and nephew, Dalton “Buddy” Sheppard. Jimmy was a 1964 graduate of Great Bridge High School and later attended Tidewater Community College.
A hardworking and enterprising man, Jimmy served as a supervisor with Virginia Power before founding Jackson Construction, Jackson Lawn Service and later serving the community as a real estate agent. He was a past president of the Tidewater Builders Association. Known for his generous heart, Jimmy was a natural caregiver who would do anything for anyone. He also enjoyed fishing on head boats and taking trips to Las Vegas to try his luck.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 57 years, Jean S. Jackson; a brother, Ray Jackson (Debbie Hunt); a nephew, Donald Sheppard (Karen), as well as special cousins and a large extended family.
A celebration of Jimmy’s life will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 3, 2026 at Briggs Funeral Home and Crematory, 1748 Battlefield Blvd, S., Chesapeake. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 2, 2026 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the James R. Jackson, Jr. Memorial Fund, to benefit local food banks.
Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and to view the service via livestream at www.briggsfh.com

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03/25/2026

Ralph Wilbur Everton, 92, of Norfolk, passed away peacefully March 24, 2026.
Born in Norfolk, he was the son of the late John Jacob Everton and Virgie Simons Everton. He was also preceded in death by his sons-in-law, Wally Fuller, Jr. and Ronnie Williams; a grandson, Marshall Perry; and his sister...

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03/21/2026

Janet Leigh Morris, 70, of Chesapeake, passed away March 19, 2026.
Born in Norfolk, Virginia she was the daughter of the late James M. Morris, Jr. and Mildred Gilbert Morris. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Robert Morris. Janet worked for the Chesapeake Public Schools as a school bu...

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03/20/2026

Judy B. Taylor, 82, of Chesapeake, passed away March 18, 2026.
Born in Norfolk, she was the daughter of the late William J. Bodnar and Violet Eastwood Bodnar. She was also preceded in death by her brother, William Bodnar. Judy was retired from the Chesapeake Public Schools where she was an account...

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03/20/2026

Eleanor Villa Liu, 87, of Chesapeake passed away March 15, 2026.
Born in New Mexico, she was the daughter of the late Jesus Diaz Villa and Natividad “Mary” Ruiz Villa. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Yung Fua Liu, and siblings, Estella Cordova and Manuel Villa. Eleanor enjoyed a fas...

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03/20/2026

Brian King Bell Sr., 80, of Norfolk, passed away March 18, 2026.

Born in Norfolk, Virginia to Wallace Samuel Bell and Billie Jane Mitchell. He was raised by his dad Wallace “Wally” Samuel Bell and his maternal grandmother Leone King Mitchell, following the death of his mother. During his chi...

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03/19/2026

David Charles Davis, 67, of Chesapeake, passed away March 12, 2026.
Born in Bernville, PA he was the son of the late Richard and Nancy Davis. He was a US Navy Gulf War Veteran. Affectionately known as "Gonzo" by his close friends and Brothers, Worshipful Davis was a Past Master of Berkley Lodge No...

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03/19/2026

Justin Bradley Parker, 45, of Chesapeake, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep of natural causes on March 15, 2026.
Born in Norfolk, he was the son of Larry and Carolyn Parker. Justin was a 1999 graduate of Hickory High School and later graduated in 2005 from Old Dominion University. He will be r...

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03/19/2026

Elizabeth Rowland Settoon, 86, of Chesapeake, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026.
Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Liz was the daughter of the late Stacy M. Rowland and Eva Ricks Rowland, and is preceded in death by her beloved husband, George S. Settoon, Jr. and brothers, Stacy W. Rowland an...

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03/17/2026

William Edward “Bill” Havens, 78, of Virginia Beach, passed away March 13, 2026.
Born in Biloxi, Mississippi, he was the son of the late Charles Ellsworth Havens and Virginia Blair Carr Havens. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Virginia “Ginger” Gagné. Bill retired from the United State...

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03/17/2026

Maria Alexandra Zink, 38, of Chesapeake, passed away unexpectedly after a sudden onset kidney infection.
Born in Jakobstad, Finland, she was the daughter of Ken and Margit Byggmaster. A graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, she earned her degree in biology. Maria was a sweet and gentle sou...

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03/15/2026

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