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Thomas L. Hendricks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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...

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