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Nakita Jenell Jenkins

Nakita Jenell Jenkins

Jul 2, 2012

Nakita Jenell Jenkins, 31, of the 1100 block of Rugby Street, departed his life July 2, 2012. She is survived by her son, Jav'ion Jenkins; parents, Lennell Jenkins and James E. Harris; fiancé, Demetrist Lee; four sisters, Carmen N. Mills, Niyoka Knight (Jerry), Stephanie Jackson and Shawta Buchanon; one brother, Robert Steward Jr. (Tieon); grandparents, Shirley Watson and Beverly Jenkins,...

Ethel Lee Whitfield Oree

Ethel Lee Whitfield Oree

Jul 1, 2012

On Sunday, July 1, 2012, God peacefully called our mother/grandmother, Ethel Oree home to rest. Mother Ethel Oree was born in Edgecomb County, North Carolina to the late Henry and Mary Whitfield. Mother Oree was a faithful member of First Pentecostal United Holy Church. She served as a Missionary, an Usher, and a Mother, on the Mother's Board. She was...

Bruce Martina Royster

Bruce Martina Royster

Jun 16, 2012

Virginia Beach - Buce Martina Royster, 62, of the 5400 block of Wesleyan Drive dparted this life June 16, 2012. Born in Norfolk, Virginia on March 5, 1959, he was the son of the late Shirley Royster Braswell. Bruce worked as a Brakeman for the railroad until his retirement. He is survived by his two children, Carl and Candice,and a...

Loraine Barnett

Loraine Barnett

Jun 8, 2012

Chesapeake - On June 8, 2012, our hearts were completely broken when our mother, our angel, and our very best friend, Loraine Barnett age 83, of the 1300 block of Bainbridge Blvd, closed her eyes for the very last time, and took the hand of our Lord as he led her up the stairs to Heaven. Loraine was retired from...

Barbara H. Clark

Barbara H. Clark

Jun 1, 2012

Virginia Beach - Barbara H. Clark, 66, entered into eternal rest June 1, 2012 at the home of her daughter, Annette Williams Sloan, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born February 24, 1946 in Manhattan, N.Y. to the late David and Victoria Harvey. She attended G. W. Carver High School in Chesapeake, Virginia. She was a Production...

Helen Whitney Whitaker

Helen Whitney Whitaker

May 27, 2012

Chesapeake - Helen Whitney Whitaker, 73, of the 1900 block of Robert Hall Blvd., departed this life, May 27, 2012. Born in Norfolk, she was an Administrative Assistant at Bank of America until her retirement. She is survived by her sons, John C. Flowers, LTC, USA (Retired) and Eric Flowers, one brother, Noble L. Whitney, Sr.; three sisters, Lillie Pierce,...

Catherine Daughtrey Jones

Catherine Daughtrey Jones

May 26, 2012

CHESAPEAKE- Catherine Daughtrey Jones passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2012. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Suffolk, Virginia and a retired teacher for Chesapeake Public Schools. Catherine is survived by her son, ST. Clair Jones; son, Sean Jones, and his wife, Erica; son, Jesse Jones and his wife, Vernita; sister, Thomasine Baker, and her husband Isaac...

Bernice Cuffee Spence

Bernice Cuffee Spence

May 23, 2012

Virginia Beach - Bernice Cuffee Spence, 70, of the 5600 block of Hearth Circle departed this life May 23, 2012. Born in Chesapeake, she was employed with the Norfolk Department of Social Services for 26 years until her retirement. She was a member of St. Grace Holiness Church of Deliverance, where she was a pastor assistant and a choir member....

Joe Dancy Nixon

Joe Dancy Nixon

May 22, 2012

Chesapeake - Joe Dancy Nixon, 86, of the 2100 block of Burnside Place departed this life May 22, 2012. Born in North Carolina, he was a longtime member of Garden of Prayer #3, where he served as a Deacon and an usher. He was a longshoreman for over 20 years until his retirement, and a member of Local 1248. He...

Frederick D. Snead Jr.

Frederick D. Snead Jr.

May 19, 2012

Chesapeake - Frederick Douglas Snead, Jr. was born on October 29, 1951 to the late Frederick Douglas Snead, Sr. and Thelma Elizabeth Brooks Snead in Richmond, Virginia. Frederick or "Freddie" as he was affectionately called by family and friends, loved participating in the Special Olympics which he enjoyed very much. Some of his hobbies included bowling, watching sporting events, and...

Lionel L. Phillips

Lionel L. Phillips

May 15, 2012

Chesapeake - Lionel L. Phillips, 53, of the 2600 block of Broad Street departed this life May 15, 2012. Born August 1, 1958, in Norfolk, Virginia, he was the son of Charles H. Phillips, Sr. and the late Mae L. Phillips. A funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake, where viewing will...

Joseph Rogers Attical

Joseph Rogers Attical

May 4, 2012

Chesapeake - Joseph Rogers Attical, "Joe", 48, of the 1200 block of Seaboard Avenue departed this life May 4, 2012. Born in Jesup, Georgia, he was a graduate of Wayne County High School Class of 81. He served 2 years in the U.S. Navy and 2 years in the U.S. Army. At the time of his passing, he was employed...

Mary Elizabeth Woods

Mary Elizabeth Woods

May 2, 2012

Norfolk – Mary Elizabeth Woods, 87, passed away May 2, 2012 at home. She is survived by her children, Shirley Walker, Richetta Cooke, Shelia Tynes, Dinese Woods, Maurice Woods, and Marlo Ricks all of Norfolk. A funeral service will be held noon Monday, May 14, 2012 at the Kingdom Hall on Ingleside Road in Norfolk. The viewing will be from...

Elsie Virginia Bell

Elsie Virginia Bell

Apr 29, 2012

Smithfield – Elsie Virginia Armstrong Bell peacefully made her transition from this world Sunday, April 29, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 12, 1912 in Princess Anne County, VA to the late Earnest and Daisy Armstrong. She was predeceased by her devoted husband, Christopher C. Bell, Sr. and daughter, Marjorie M. Terry. Elsie, a strong advocate...

Robert Steven Moore

Robert Steven Moore

Apr 27, 2012

Chesapeake – Robert S. Moore, 71, went home to be with the Lord on April 27, 2012. He retired from Indian River High School after 22 years. He predeceased by his wife, Sylvia T. Moore. Survivors include five daughters, four sons, four sisters and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Viewing will be held Wednesday...

Russell Kevin Davis

Russell Kevin Davis

Apr 17, 2012

Chesapeake - Russell K. Davis was born in Washington, D.C. on October 15,1962 to the parentage of the late Walter Lewis Davis and Gladys Johnson Davis. He was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. Mr. Davis wasw an empployee for the City of Norfolk Department of Utilities as a mechanic for 18 years. Russell...

Troy Lendal Sanderson

Troy Lendal Sanderson

Apr 8, 2012

Troy L. Sanderson was born on December 18, 1979 and died April 8, 2012. He was the son of Raleigh "Big Man" Sanderson Jr., and Myra "Tutti" Sanderson. He was predeceased by his grandparents Raleigh L. Sanderson Sr. and Inez Sherrill. Troy is survived by his loving wife, Rachel Sanderson; one sister, Christee "Puddin" Sanderson; one brother, Raleigh "Lilman" Sanderson...

Elmer Moore Williams

Elmer Moore Williams

Apr 6, 2012

Chesapeake - Elmer Moore Williams, 93, was called home to be with the Lord on April 6, 2012. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was employed as an Electronic Engineer until his retirement . A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.

Damonte Lopez Cuffee

Damonte Lopez Cuffee

Mar 31, 2012

Chesapeake- Damonte Lopez Cuffee, 19, of the 3000 block of Armentrout Ct. departed this life on March 31, 2012. Born in Norfolk, he was employed at KFC. He was a member of Philadelphia Church of Christ. He is survived by his daughter, Aniya Cuffee of Chesapeake; mother, Alice Cuffee and father, Fred Chesson (Angela) of Suffolk; five sisters, Cheretta Cuffee...

Goldie E. Morany

Goldie E. Morany

Mar 25, 2012

NORFOLK - Goldie E. Morany, 87, of the 800 block of Berkley Avenue was called home to be with the Lord March 25, 2012. Born in Chesapeake, she was the widow of James E. Morany. She is predeceased by her grandson, Terry McMickle. Survivors include her daughter, Brenda McMickle, four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, five great- great grandchildren and a...

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