Stonewall Jackson Bloodworth
Jul 6, 2014
Norfolk- Stonewall Jackson Bloodworth departed this life at Chesapeake Regional Hospital, on July 6, 2014. He was one of sixteen children, born July 12, 1929 to the late Willie and Eva Bloodworth, in Springhope, North CArolina. After retiring from Greenbrier Nursery in Chesapeake, Virginia. Stonewall loved to go crabbing and was an avid bike rider. Stonewall had a "special loving...
Byron Devonne Williams, Sr.
Jun 29, 2014
Virginia Beach - Byron D. Williams, Sr. was born, along with his twin brother Tyron, on September 2, 1952 in Augusta, Georgia. He grew up on Augusta Ave, until he graduated from T.W. Josey High School in 1970. He attended Paine College, in Augusta, until he joined the Navy in February 1972. While serving his country, Byron earned his Bachelor's...
David O'Neal Perry
Jun 27, 2014
Norfolk - David O'Neal Perry departed this life on June 27, 2014 in Sentara Nofolk General Hospital. David is predeceased by his sister, Angela Diggs and his brothers, Barry "Donnell" Diggs, and Jerome Phillip Perry. He leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter, Shondra Hagines and her husband of Atlanta, GA; his mother Rebecca Diggs of Norfolk, Virginia; six grandchildren;...
James Andre Wilson
Jun 24, 2014
Norfolk - James Andre Wilson, 33, departed this life on June 24, 2014. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday at New Galilee Missionary Baptist Church located at 1765 South Military Highway, Chesapeake. Interment will follow at St. Luke Church Cemetery. Viewing will be held from 1-5pm Friday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.
Rudolph Valentino Gibbs, Sr.
Jun 23, 2014
Virginia Beach - We celebrate the life of Rudolph Valentino Gibbs, Sr., who departed his life early Monday morning, June 23, 2014 and is now in God's everlasting embrace. Rudolph was born December 28, 1929 to the late Caleb Gibbs and Ola Gibbs in Stonewall, NC. Rudolph was predeceased by his son, Rudolph V. Gibbs, Jr.; his sister, Mildred B....
Delois Billups
Jun 10, 2014
Norfolk - On June 10, 2014, Delois Billups, 77, was called to her final resting place. Delois, "Lois" or "Dee" as she was affectionately called by relatives and friends, began this journey on April 4, 1937. Born in Norfolk, she received her education in the Norfolk Public Schools. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1955. Delois received...
Leon Calvin Wilson
Jun 10, 2014
Virginia Beach - Leon Calvin Wilson, 79, passed away on June 10, 2014. He was a native of Norfolk, Virginia. He was a devoted husband, father, and friend who cherished all of the people in his life. Leon was a retiree of the United States Air Force and Sherwin Williams Paint Company. He was predeceased by his wife Doris Wilson...
John Melvin Swain
May 27, 2014
John Melvin Swain, 95, was called home to heavenly rest on May 27, 2014. He was a World War II Veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife Vivian, and two children Timothy and Kimberly. Survivors include a daughter Valerie Lawton (Walter), a son Johnnie Swain (Valerie), and a host of grandchildren, relatives and friends. A funeral service will...
Sherell Marie Twine
May 16, 2014
Chesapeake- Sherell Marie Twine (Squeeky) born September 15, 1974 in Norfolk, Virginia was called to be with the Lord on May 16, 2014 at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital where she had been in declining health. She was preceded in death by her father, Luther James Twine Jr. and her brother David Twine. She is survived by her mother Willie...
Henry Hunter
May 14, 2014
Chesapeake - Mr. Henry Hunter, 88, of the 900 block of Archery Drive was called home to be with the Lord on May 14, 2014. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Doris Hunter. Henry Hunter was born January 22, 1926 in Baltimore, Md. to the late Gertrude and William Hunter. He was employed with Kinder Morgan formerly...
Waverly Lee Brinkley Jr.
May 12, 2014
Virginia Beach - Waverly L. Brinkley, Jr., 90, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2014. A native of Roanoke Rapids, NC, he was the husband of Anna Jordan Brinkley and son of the late Waverly and Maude Brinkley. Following service in the Army during WWII, he graduated from Hampton Institute and received his master's degree in education from Michigan State...
Ella Elizabeth Whitfield
May 7, 2014
Norfolk - Ella Elizabeth Whitfield, 82, of the 5500 block of Deep Dale Drive departed this life on May 7, 2014. Born in Lenoir County, North Carolina, she retired from the Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul H. Whitfield, Sr.. Survivors include two sons, Paul H. Whitfield, Jr. of Fayetteville, NC and Daryl...
Rev. Kenneth Allen Mcdonald, Sr.
May 6, 2014
Chesapeake – Rev. Kenneth Allen McDonald, Sr., 89, was called home to be with the Lord on May 6, 2014. A native of Chesapeake, he retired from the Defense Logistics Agency after 35 years of service. He was a faithful member of St. Joseph AME Zion Church where he served as an Associate Minister, a Trustee, Superintendent of Sunday school,...
Louise Virginia Thomas
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...
Jessie Bernice Williams
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.
Robin F. Hillman
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...
James J. Jones
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...
Frank "Buddy" Johnson, Jr.
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...
Evangelis Rosa Nixon Barnes
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...
Sylvia Jean Person
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...
