Johnta Raeshawn Fields

Johnta Raeshawn Fields was born March 15, 1987, and raised in Portsmouth, Virginia. A product of Portsmouth Public Schools, Johnta was known to his family as a devoted son and a familiar presence in the community he called home. He is remembered by his mother, Dionne Charles, and by the family of his late father, John Charles III.

Family and friends gathered memories and tributes on his Life Tributes page hosted by J.T. Fisher Funeral Services, where relatives described Johnta as someone whose life mattered deeply to those closest to him. The family invited those who knew him to share photos and memories, honoring the everyday moments that revealed his character and connections.

Though the full measure of Johnta’s life is held most closely by his family, the public record emphasizes the love and care his family sought to preserve through remembrance. His passing on April 5, 2026, was met with an outpouring of sympathy from neighbors, classmates, and community members who recalled his presence in Portsmouth.

In honoring Johnta’s memory, friends and family have asked that remembrances focus on the person he was — a son, a neighbor, and a part of the local community — rather than the circumstances of his death. Those who wish to leave condolences, share memories, or send flowers were directed to the funeral-home memorial page where the family has made arrangements and invited support.

Johnta’s life mattered to those who loved him. He will be remembered by his family and friends for the place he held in their lives and the quiet ways he touched those around him.