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Larry E. Smith
Nov 24, 2014
Chesapeake - Larry E. Smith was born to the late Lawrence E. Smith and Florence M. Holloway on October 14, 1949 in Norfolk County. Larry aka "Smitty" aka "Po Boy" attended Waterford and Carver Schools. He retired from Chesapeake Redevelopment and Housing Authority after 17 years of service. Larry leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 25 years...
Elmo Linnette
Nov 18, 2014
Elmo Linnette transition from labor to reward on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. He was born on January 15, 1939 in Norfolk Virginia to Samuel and Alease Linnette. He retired after 33 years from HRT and Norfolk Public Schools and then he retired after 10 years from Sentara Hospital. He was one of the founders of the Oakmont Athletic Association. He...
Keshira Marquita Linnette
Nov 15, 2014
Keshira Linnette, 26, our beloved daughter received her wings on November 15, 2014. She was born April 12, 1988 in Norfolk, VA to her parents Sierra Linnette (Wesley) and Carlton Griffin (Candace), and second mom Edith Gibbs (Michael). She was survived by her children; Zamaya Linnette 8, Ke'von Linnette 6, and Kamaya Johnson 2; her grandparents Laura and Josaih Griffin;...
Virginia E. Reed
Nov 13, 2014
Virginia E. Reed, 88, affectionately known as Patty, was called home to be with the Lord on November 13, 2014. She was a member of New Hope C.O.G.I.C She is survived by her son Cornell D. Langley Sr. (Rose); grandchildren, Cornell D. Langley Jr, Sonya R Langley-Saunders (Mike), Sharon O. Jones, Regina A. Felton (Tom), and Christopher M. Langley; great...
James Mcdonald Brown
Nov 12, 2014
James McDonald Brown, 71, departed this life on November 12, 2014. A funeral service will be held 12 noon Monday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will be held from 3-5pm Sunday at the funeral home.
Jerry Locker Jr.
Nov 10, 2014
On the morning of November 10, 2014, in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Jerry Locker, Jr. entered into eternal rest. He was born October 17, 1926 in Norfolk, VA to the late Jerry and Pearl Locker. He was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and Virginia State College. He was a United States Army Veteran, serving in World II...
Glenn Preston Thomas
Nov 10, 2014
Retired Sergeant First Class Glenn Preston Thomas entered into eternal peace on Monday, November 10, 2014. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on November 3, 1941 and was one of five children born the late William and Alice Thomas. After graduating from Booker T. Washington High School, he was drafted into the United States Army in March of 1960 and...
Caleb Moore Sr.
Oct 25, 2014
Caleb Moore Sr. was born November 15, 1924 in Halifax County, NC and passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2014 in Norfolk, Virginia. He was the son of the late Frederick and Anliza Worsley-Moore. At an early age he married his wife Annie Elizabeth Smith-Moore. Together they produced four boys and two girls. He was a hard working truck driver...
Deaconess Florence Harrell
Oct 23, 2014
Deaconess Florence Harrell was called home on Wednesday, October 23, 2014. Florence was born on February 13, 1921, in Timmonsville, South Carolina to Norman & Lonzena Brunson. She was the first of five Siblings. Her brothers were the late Norman and Leroy Brunson; her sisters are Florea Felton, and Ella Mae Houston. She was educated in the Florence County School...
Dorothy Darleatha Gilliam
Oct 21, 2014
Dorothy D. Gilliam was carried away to the arms of her Savior on October 21, 2014. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Fred and Darleatha Gilliam. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Dorothy (Rhonda) Smith, Iran Butts and Jasmine Barner all of Severn, Md., grandson, Cameron Wimbush, brother Howard Gilliam and wife Rita, a sister,...
Dorothy Basnight Fuller
Oct 20, 2014
Dorothy Basnight Fuller, 83, of the 2800 block of Candlewood Circle departed this life on October 20, 2014. Dorothy AKA Dot was born in Norfolk County on March 14, 1931. She was a faithful member of Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church. She is predeceased by her husband Earl Fuller Sr., and her son Bobby Fuller. She is survived by seven...
Leon Earl Smith
Oct 20, 2014
Leon Earl Smith was born September 7, 1929, in Norfolk, Virginia, to the late Linwood and Martha Smith. He was the fourth of six children. He attended Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, Virginia. Upon completion of his High School education, Leon left Virginia and relocated to New York City, NY. He met and was unioned in marriage to...
Samuel Cornelius Wiggins
Oct 11, 2014
Samuel Cornelius Wiggins, born June 21, 1924 in Norfolk, Virginia passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2014. He was the son of the late Moses Wiggins and Carriebell Williams and the widower of Annie L. Hagans Wiggins. He was also predeceased by his two brothers, Thomas E. Williams and James S. Harris, and his sister, Therese Virginia Wiggins Dixon. He...
Dennis Lee Coleman
Oct 9, 2014
Chesapeake - Dennis Lee Coleman, 24, of the 800 block of Amick Road departed this life on Thursday, October 9, 2014. Born in Chesapeake, he was the son of Dennis and Yolanda Drake. A funeral service will be held 12 noon Saturday at Philippians Church of Christ Holy Disciples, 1927 E. Liberty Street, Chesapeake. Viewing will be held from 4-7...
Willie Dance Burden Jr.
Oct 9, 2014
Portsmouth – Willie Dance Burden Jr., affectionately known as "Danny Boy", 73, entered into eternal peace on Thursday, October 9, 2014. He was a member of First Baptist Church Southhill. He was predeceased by his parents, Willie D. Burden Sr. and Nellie S. Burden. Left to cherish his fond memories forever include his wife, Geraldine Burden, daughter, Rhonda Parker, one...
Nelson Lee Dixon
Oct 5, 2014
Chesapeake - Nelson Lee Dixon departed this life on Sunday, October 5, 2014. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia and was a member of First Baptist Church, South Hill. He is survived by his daughters, Crystal Brite of Chesapeake and Nelnita Jones of Virginia Beach; five sons, Kelly Dixon of California, Steven Brite and Nelson White of Chesapeake and Neltron...
Edward James Sivels, Jr.
Oct 4, 2014
Edward James Sivels, Jr. was born to the late James Edward Sivels, Sr. and Viola Sivels on September 16, 1929 in Hickory Chesapeake, Virginia. On, Saturday, October 4, 2014, God in his infinite wisdom and love quietly called him home to eternal rest. Edward attended Booker T. Washington High School, Norfolk County Schools. He started his career working at Swift...
Robert Lee Barnes Sr.
Sep 14, 2014
Robert Lee Barnes Sr. was the third child born to George Thomas and Mary Ronnie on January 24, 1934. His elementary education was at Waterford school in Chesapeake and then he went to Norfolk County schools. He worked in Norfolk and later was employed by Cox Cable. Robert was affectionately known as "Pudin," because as he told it, he was...
Joseph Linwood Smith, Sr.
Sep 9, 2014
Joseph Linwood Smith Sr. (Joe/Big Joe) 73, went peacefully, surrounded by those he Loved by his side on Tuesday, September 9, 2014. Joe was born March 27,1941 in Norfolk, Va. He was preceded in death by his parents Andrew J. Smith and Elsie B. Smith, and his sister Sylvia Smith. Joe was a person of impeccable integrity, a Great sense...
Rebecca Melba Harper
Sep 7, 2014
Rebecca M. Harper, born October 11, 1927 passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late William Booker Smith and Ardell Gardner Smith. She was predeceased by her husband Johnnie Harper. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Shirley Cotten and her husband Wallace; her grandchildren, Shawn Cotten (Amy)...
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