Briggs Funeral Home & Crematory

02/11/2026

Gregory Dwayne Sowards passed away on February 7, 2026, leaving behind a life marked by dedication, love, and quiet joy.

Born in JoNancy, KY, raised in Michigan, Gregory spent the remainder of his life in Virginia, where he built his career, raised his family, and eventually embraced a retir...

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02/10/2026

Tim Mayfield, 63, of Chesapeake, passed away peacefully at his home, Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Born February 8, 1963 in Bellflower, CA he was the son of the late Jack and Peggy Mayfield.
Tim lived a life of integrity and honesty. He pulled no punches, but he poured his heart and wisdom in...

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02/10/2026

Edward John Kelly, Esq., 77, formerly of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on February 7, 2026 in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Born in Buffalo, New York, Ed was the son of the late Thomas Edward Kelly and Anna Donohue Kelly. He was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War and recipient ...

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02/09/2026

June Altice Welch, 87, of Chesapeake, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 7, 2026 after battling an illness with congestive heart failure.
Born November 18, 1938, in Roanoke, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Benjamin Altice, Sr. and Edna Ilene Ferris Altice. ...

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02/08/2026

Edward Gray Weatherly, Sr., 91, of Chesapeake, passed away February 6, 2026.
Born in Little Washington, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Levy and Elma Weatherly. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Whitney L. Hulce. Ed was a 1952 graduate of South Norfolk High School, whe...

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02/06/2026

Roberta Rea Harrell, 88, of Chesapeake, Virginia and formerly of Stanardsville, Virginia passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026.
Born in Norfolk, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. Rea and Jeannette A. Rea. She was also predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Al C. Harrell. As a devote...

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01/30/2026

James L. Baldwin, Jr., age 76, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026. He was born on July 26, 1949, in Richmond, Indiana, to the late James and Florence Baldwin.
A proud veteran, James served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War from April 1969 to April 1973. Fo...

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01/30/2026

Kevin Michael Graham, 62, formerly of Chesapeake and more recently from Hertford, North Carolina, passed away January 17, 2026.
Born in Herkimer, New York he was the son of Judith Ann Kerr Graham and the late Donald Robert Graham. Kevin was a 1981 graduate of Great Bridge High School, where he was...

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01/29/2026

Mollie Dixon Hassell, 95, passed away peacefully, January 26, 2026 at home.
Born in Durham, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Annie Williams and Roy B. Dixon. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, T. Ray Hassell III, and later by her second husband, Fred D. Goad; her ...

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01/24/2026

In Loving Memory of Bennett

With hearts forever changed, we share the passing of our sweet baby boy, Bennett, who was called home on January 18. Though his time with us was far too short, the love, light, and joy he brought into this world will last a lifetime.

Bennett was a true mir...

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01/24/2026

Myra Eloise McCoy Matthews, 93, of Chesapeake, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026.
Myra was born in Old Norfolk County (now the Deep Creek area of Chesapeake) on May 29, 1932 to the late Willie Washington McCoy and Nannie Belle McCoy. She began her early education at the historic Gertie Sc...

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01/24/2026

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