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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Mabel Eilliot Surrat
Mar 20, 2012
Chesapeake - Mabel Elliott Surrat , 101, of the 1000 block of Mains Creek Road was called home to rest on March 20, 2012. She worked for 35 years as a dietician at Walter Reed Army Medical Hospital until her retirement. She was a longtime member of Bethel Baptist where she served as a Deaconess, Trustee and a member of...
John Fields
Mar 19, 2012
John Fields, 94, of the 100 block of Willis Avenue, Bronx, New York, was called home to be with the Lord on March 19, 2012. He is predeceased by his wife, Cora J. Fields and his daughter, Shirley A. Perkins. Survivors include, his daughter, Barbara J. Fields of Norfolk; a brother, James Fields of Mt.Vernon, NY; four granddaughters, Brenda Fields,...
Mable Virginia Porch
Mar 19, 2012
Chesapeake- Mable Virginia Porch of the 2500 block of Rock Creek Drive went silently into eternal rest on Monday, March 19, 2012, at Sentara Rosemount Nursing Facility. Born March 21, 1926 in Nansemond County, (Suffolk) to the late Rechetta Myrick and Emmett Scott, she was predeceased by her husband, Leroy Porch. She was employed by the STOP Organization for many...
Mildred E. Hunter
Mar 18, 2012
Mildred E. Hunter, 69, of the 1900 of Robert Blvd departed this life March 18, 2012. She was a native of Providence, Rhode Island. She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Calame (Abraham) of Chesapeake; two sons, Juan C. Hunter of Chesapeake, and Keith W. Hunter (Jennifer) of Richmond; her former husband, John Hunter, three sisters, two brothers, five grandchildren,...
Bessie Newsome Johns
Mar 6, 2012
Virginia Beach – Bessie Lillian Johns, 90, of the 1000 block of Hope Avenue departed this life March 6, 2012. Born in Camden County, North Carolina, she was a former member of First Calvary Baptist Church. She is predeceased by her husband; John T. Johns. Survivors include her sister, Ruth Delores Holmes of Chesapeake, a host of nieces, nephews, great...
