Robert Lee Brinkley
Dec 31, 2014
Norfolk - On Wednesday, December 31, 2014, our family circle was broken when the Lord called home our beloved Robert Lee Brinkley to eternal rest. He was born on October 9, 1935 in Enfield, North Carolina to the late Eleazer and Eleanor Brinkley. He was employed with the City of Norfolk until his retirement. Robert was preceded in death by...
Diane Hendricks
Dec 26, 2014
Virginia Beach - Diane Hendricks, 105, of the 5000 block of Campus Drive departed this life on Friday, December 26, 2014. A native of Tortola, British Virgin Islands, she was one of 10+ sisters and brothers. Life in Tortola was not easy for such a large family so they relocated to St. Thomas, United States, Virgin Islands. Diane lived in...
Polly C. Stringfield
Dec 22, 2014
Norfolk - Polly C. Stringfield, 88, of the 6700 block of Pugh Street departed this life December 22, 2014. Born in Rockhill, South Carolina, she was a RN at the Veterans Hospital until her retirement. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday at Bank Street Memorial Baptist Church, 7036 Chesapeake Blvd, Norfolk. Viewing will be held from 3-8...
Rosa Wynn White
Dec 20, 2014
Norfolk, Virginia - Rosa Deloris Wynn White, age 96 heard the voice of the Lord calling her to come home on Saturday, December 20, 2014, at Sentara Nursing Home. Born April 22, 1918 to the late James and Louise Wynn. She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Lennie L. White, Jr., sister, Annie E. Wynn, brother, Rev. Otis James Wynn...
Mable Ruth Simpson
Dec 20, 2014
Norfolk – Mable Simpson of Oakleaf Forest, died on December 20, 2014 at Harbour Grace Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Born in Gilmerton, Virgina, she was a mother and chief cook for 30 plus years in the Norfolk Public School System. She is a member of First Baptist Church, Berkley where she served as an active choir member for decades. Mrs....
James Edward Kates Jr.
Dec 1, 2014
Virginia Beach - James Edward Kates Jr., 63, departed this life on Monday, December 1, 2014. James Edward (Eddie) Kates Jr. was born on March 17, 1951 in Eskdale, West Virginia. James was affectionately known as Poppy and Eddie to his family and friends. Eddie was born in Eskdale, West Virginia to the late James and Josephine Kates. He lived...
Thomas L. Hendricks
Nov 29, 2014
Norfolk - Thomas L. Hendricks, 69, fondly known to his family as "Tomboy" entered into eternal life on Saturday, November 29, 2014 after battling a long illness. He was the son of the late Rosa Mae "Pinky" and Earnest Hendricks, Sr. on February 23, 1945 in Harlem, NY and raised in the West Munden Section of Chesapeake by his grandparents...
Beatrice Wood Thomas
Nov 27, 2014
Norfolk - Beatrice Wood Thomas, 90, of Norfolk, Virginia quietly slipped away from her earthly body and was given her heavenly wings on November 27, 2014 at Sentara Leigh Hospital. Beatrice was predeceased by her parents, Sarah and Tilton Wood, of Norfolk, Virginia, her late Husband, James M. Thomas Sr. of Hobson, Virginia, her brothers, Willie and Clifton Wood, three...
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...
