Fisher Funeral Home Standard of Excellence Since 1885
FISHER FUNERAL HOME
1520 Effingham Street, Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
Phone:757-399-6366

Our family serving YOUR family

ESTABLISHED BY:

John T. Fisher, Jr.

Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
  • 1947 Graduate of Eckols College of Mortuary Science, Philadelphia, Pa.
  • Affiliations: Eureka Club, Former Member of the Sahib Club, Olympian Sports Club, American Legion Post 190, Virginia Mortician Association, National Funeral Director's Association, Faithful member of Zion Baptist Church since age 13 (Portsmouth, Virginia)
  • United States Army Veteran (World War II Era)
  • Wonderful and lovely wife of more than 50 years: Athaline S. Fisher

Staff

Karen Fisher Davis, CEO

  • Administrator
  • Notary
  • Claims specialist. Excellent resource in assisting with social security benefits, all types of insurance claims, burial benefits etc., offering many years of experience and quality service.
  • Licensed Insurance Burial Agent
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Virginia Union University with honors, 1984
  • Miss Virginia Union University ,1983
  • Received degree in Mortuary Science from John Tyler Community College with honors, 1986
  • Only African American Honor Graduate at John Tyler Community College (Class of 1986, Mortuary Program)(Cum Laude)
  • Graduate of I.C. Norcom High School, 1980
  • Affiliations: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Links, Inc (Portsmouth Chapter), MiLady Social & Civic Club, Order of Eastern Star (Martha chapter #10)
  • Well known for her kind heart, plus thoughtful and caring ways
  • Professional, experienced, resourceful, hardworking, competent

George W. Turner, Manager

  • Born and raised in Newport News, Va. and presently reside in Hampton, Va.
  • Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in Virginia and North Carolina for more than 25 years.
  • Received degree from John Tyler Community College in Mortuary Science
  • United States Army Veteran
  • Member of the Virginia Morticians Association
  • Received award for outstanding service and commitment from the Peninsula Funeral Directors Association.
  • Wonderful and lovely wife of more than 19 years: Phyllis C. Turner
  • Proud father of two lovely daughters, Jazmine and Nicole

Glenn E. Davis

  • Born and raised in Memphis, Tenn.
  • Former education (Riverview Elementary, Riverview Junior High, Memphis Technical High School)
  • Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer, 2004 (first to receive license in program)
  • Received National and State Certification, 2004
  • Graduate of Norfolk State University (Mortuary Science, 2004); (Graduated among the top student percentile with honors)
  • Completed 18 month apprenticeship program under the guidance and direction of Mr. Frank C. Owens (Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer, Metropolitan Funeral Service) and Mr. Kenneth Cooper Alexander (State delegate of 89th district, Norfolk, Virginia) Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer and Owner of Metropolitan Funeral Service, Norfolk, Virginia.
  • Notary
  • Retired United States Navy (Specialty: Communication Specialist, Law Enforcement (MP NEC 9545), Correctional Counselor (NEC 9516), Seaman, Quarter Master). Earned and received Ship Surface warfare and Air warfare qualifications along with many commendations, medals/ribbons, awards and declarations
  • Graduate of St Leo University (Liberal Arts 1995)
  • Commands: USS Canopus (AS-34), USS Coral Sea (CV-43, USS America (CV-43), USS Puget Sound (AD-38), Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek (Two tours of service to our nation)
  • Campaigns/Wars: Liberation of Kuwait, Operation Desert Storm
  • Master-at-Arms: Expert, sharp shooter and marksman
  • Sea service: 10 years; World Cruise, Mediterranean Cruises Pineapple Cruise (Hawaii and Pearl Harbor) x 2
  • Navy Traditional achievements: Shell Back (crossing equator), Blue Nose (Antarctica tour), Tail Hooker (Carrier Jet take off's and landings)
  • Graduate of Alpha and Omega college of Real Estate (Licensed in 1986)
  • Graduate of KCM barber school (Licensed in 1994)
  • Graduate of Kee Business College (Accounting 1986)
  • State Certified Public School Security Officer, 2005
  • Manager and Coach of Charles Peete Little League (12 years)
  • Wonderful and lovely wife of more than 20 years: Karen Fisher Davis
  • Proud father of lovely daughter, Glenia
  • Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a burial and pre-need planning agent (Licensed 2005)
  • Attended Tidewater Community College (Funeral service courses)
  • Membership affiliations: Eureka Club of Portsmouth Virginia, Feed the children, Virginia Mortician Association (VMA), Neighborhood Youth Mentorship, Norfolk School of Judo, Ingleside Rd, Norfolk, Virginia (highest belt obtained: Brown, 1st Degree)

Thelma Stewart

  • Administrative assistant
  • Notary

Hattie Lindsey

  • Organist

Valerie Hester

  • Organist

Anthony D. Dixon

  • Funeral Service Attendant/Assistant
  • Certified state security officer

William R. Lindsey

  • Retired, U.S. Navy
  • Retired, Norfolk Naval Shipyard

Joseph Brown, Jr.

  • Retired, Norfolk Naval Air Station

Willie Syms

  • Retired (Truck driver), Bus tours

Elsie Brown

  • Clerk, Rite Aid

William Drewitt

  • Funeral Service Assistant
  • Completed 18 month Apprenticeship program
  • (Training received at Hale Funeral Home, Norfolk, Virginia and Fisher Funeral Home, Portsmouth, Virginia.)
  • Presently enrolled in Mortuary Science Program at John Tyler Community College
  • Musician and member of the United House of Prayer for All People