obituaries

Apr 29, 2014

Louise Virginia (Williams) Thomas, 85, peacefully transitioned from earth to glory on Tuesday, April 29, 2014. The homegoing service will be 12pm, Monday, May 5, 2014 at Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church, 1710 Springfield Ave., Norfolk, with Reverend Dr. Kevin McGill Sr., Pastor officiating. Louise will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Relatives and friends are invited to attend...

Apr 25, 2014

Maryland - Jessie Bernice Williams was called home to be with the Lord on April 25, 2014. A home going servcie will be held at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph A.M.E. Zion Church. Interment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will be held from 3-7pm Friday at the church.

Apr 25, 2014

Robin F. Hillman, departed this life on April 25, 2014. Born to the late Dave Hillman and Ida V. Cade on July 18, 1956,he was preceded in death by his daughters, Deatrice Wilson and TamaraWilson. He leaves to cherish his memory his son, Dominic Wilson of Northern, Virginia, Katina Wilson of Norfolk, Virginia, five grandchildren, one great grandchild, nine brothers...

Apr 24, 2014

Chesapeake - James J. Jones, 72 departed this life on April 24, 2014 in Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his wife Hattie Jones, and his children. His home going service will be held on Wednesday April 30th at the Gabriel Chapel AME Zion Church at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will be...

Apr 23, 2014

Chesapeake – On April 23, 2014, Frank "Buddy" Johnson, Jr., peacefully departed this life on April 23, 2014. A native of Chesapeake, formerly of Hickory, VA, he was born August 5, 1948 to Dorothy Rawls Johnson and the late Frank Johnson, Sr. He retired from Powell-McClelland Lumber Company after 40 years of service and recently retired from the city of...

Apr 12, 2014

Norfolk - Evangelist Rosa L. Nixon Barnes passed away on Saturday April 12, 2014. Rosa was born May 26, 1923 to the late Robert and Annie L. Nixon. Rosa attended Booker T. Washington High School. She was married to the late Elder William Barnes. She is survived by her stepchildren, Elizah Barnes (Carolyn), Veora Speller (Harry), William Andrew Barnes, William...

Apr 7, 2014

After an extended illness, Sylvia Jean Person was called home to be with the Lord on April 7, 2014, at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Sylvia Person was born October 11, 1948 in Norfolk, Virginia. She was raised by the late Jeffery and Doris Portlock and the biological daughter of the late Lola G. Gardner. Sylvia was an employee with Chesapeake...

Apr 2, 2014

Chesapeake – Vernon E. Bell Sr., 77, of the 1000 block of Alexander Lane departed this life on April 2, 2014.

Born in Norfolk County, he was a lifetime member of Lee's Chapel AME Church where he served as a Trustee.

He was predeceased by his wife, Alice...

Apr 1, 2014

On Tuesday, April 1, 2014 our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ called his daughter Joyce Marie Hill (Joyce Mae) home. Joyce was born to the late Abner T. Hill and Lille Mae Reese in Norfolk County on September 6, 1951. Joyce graduated from Crestwood High School and also attended Norfolk State University. She worked for Walmart for six...

Mar 28, 2014

Chesapeake - Geniva Tremanie Brewer, 24, affectionately known as Geniva Truly Blessed Brewer, of the 700 block of Marcus Street was called home to be with the Lord on March 28, 2014 at Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk. Born in Chesapeake, she was a dedicated member of Gabriel Chapel AME Zion Church, where she sang in the Young...

Mar 26, 2014

Chesapeake – Mildred B. Spruill, 100, of the 2000 block of Christian Ave. departed this life on March 26, 2014. She was employed with the Norfolk Public School System for 32 years until her retirement. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church Berkley where she sang in the First Friendship Choir. She was also a member of the...

Mar 21, 2014

Chesapeake – Karl Jerome Price, 51, of the 1700 block of Parrish Street departed this life on March 21, 2014. Born in Norfolk, he is survived by a son, a sister Dawn Johnson of Chesapeake, a brother Brian Price of Portsmouth, and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held noon Friday at Pretlow and...

Mar 20, 2014

Luther James Twine Jr. (Lil Son) born on October 4, 1928 in Weeksville, NC to the late Luther Twine, Sr. and Roberta James Twine was called home to be with the Lord on March 20, 2014 at his home in Chesapeake. Along with his parents he is also preceded in death by his sister, Myrtle Portlock and his son David...

Mar 12, 2014

Born in 1912, Robert E. Penn departed this life on March 12, 2014 after a short illness. Robert Penn was the youngest of three sons born to the late James R. Penn and Sarah Young Penn. He attended Abraham Lincoln School and Booker T. Washington High School where he graduated with a certificate in Carpentry. Initially, Robert Penn was a...

Mar 8, 2014

James L. Elliott Sr. 89, a resident of Portsmouth, VA., entered peacefully into eternal rest at Maryview Medical Center, in Portsmouth, on March 8, 2014 with his family close by his side. He was a devoted husband to Annie Laura (Martin) Elliott, and the father of six children, several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He leaves behind a host of other...

Mar 4, 2014

Ophelia Sanders Berry, the only child of Luella and Frank Sanders was born on March 8, 1915 in Apopka, Florida. She attended grade school in Apopka, Florida and high school in Atlanta, George. Ophelia was a graduate of Clark College in Atlanta, Georgia which enabled her to obtain her first job-preparing food that was to be used to demonstrate new...

Mar 3, 2014

Mary Bell Walston Otey, 95, of the 1000 block of Middlesex Street departed this life on March 2, 2014. She is survived by three daughters, Cleo O. Reep of Virginia Beach, Sylvia O. Billups and Deborah O. Loiseau of Norfolk; one son, Marvin L. Otey (Carolyn) of Norfolk; eleven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren; two special grandsons who were like sons,...

Feb 27, 2014

Curtis McDonald, Sr., 72, departed this life on February 27, 2014. A Chesapeake native; he is survived by his wife, Janice McDonald, three sons, Curtis McDonald, Jr., Richard McDonald, and Rodney Davis; two daughters Roslyn Durham (Andre') and Audrey Harris (Tommy); and six grandchildren. He also leaves his parents Seth and Odessa McDonald; three brothers; Alphonso McDonald (Joyce), Seth McDonald,...

Feb 25, 2014

Mrs. Mary Simmons Harrell, 74, of the 1900 block of Robert Hall Blvd., departed this life on February 25, 2014. She was born in Cape Charles, Virginia. She was employed with the Chesapeake Public School System until her retirement. She is survived by her husband, Herbert H. Harrell; her children, Robert Simmons, Andre Simmons, Sheila Harrell, Darlene Golden and Kevin...

Feb 4, 2014

Chesapeake - Eulalia Pannell Foster, 79, of the 700 block of Edinburg Ave. departed this life February 4, 2014. She was a member of The New Mt. Zion Church of God Holiness. She is predeceased by her husband, Albert J. Foster, Sr., and two children, Margaret Foster Washington and Cedric Mckinley Foster. Survivors include four daughters, Angelia Foster of Woodbridge,...