Yvonne Sessoms Robertson
Aug 2, 2012
Chesapeake - Yvonne S. Robertson, 77, entered heaven's gates on August 2, 2012 at her home in Chesapeake, Va surrounded by her loving family after a short illness. She was the daughter of the late Nevie Cornelius and Sara Sessoms. She was preceded in death by her husband Henderson Robertson and daughter Adell Porter. She leaves to cherish her memories;...
Henry Clarence Savage
Jul 25, 2012
Roosevelt, New York - Henry Clarence Savage, 85, of 40 Dawes Avenue departed this life July 25, 2012. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, he was the son of the late Henry and Lula Savage. He was a bus driver for Acmes Bus Company in Long Island, New York until his retirement. He is predeceased by his wife Ursula Savage. Surviors include...
Addie Evelyn Boddie
Jul 24, 2012
Chesapeake - Addie V. Boddie, 89, of the 1900 block of Robert Hall Blvd departed this life July 24, 2012. She was born January 29, 1923 and the widow of Octavious Boddie. She is survived by her son Howard S. Vaughan (Vivian) of Chesapeake, six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. A...
Thelda Ann Harris
Jul 23, 2012
Hampton- Thelda Ann Harris, 73, died Monday, July 23, 2012, in Hampton, Virginia. Thelda was born on August 16, 1938 to John and Rosa Simmons Lamb in Norfolk. She grew up with three siblings, Melvine Lamb Williams, John Henry Lamb, Jr. and Raymond Eugene Lamb. All have predeceased her as well as her daughter, Lynne Powell Cameron. Thelda, or Peggy...
Dondra M. Harrell-Winstead
Jul 16, 2012
Dondra M. Harrell Winstead, 50, of the 1900 block of Oliver Avenue, departed this life July 16, 2012. Born in Norfolk, she was employed as a transportation specialist at the Norfolk Naval Station for over 26 years. She is survived by her parents, Herbert and Mary Harrell; her husband, Eric Winstead; three daughters, Deneka Harrell, Terri Watson, and Ericka Harrell;...
Pastor James Edward Smith
Jul 14, 2012
Having already waved good bye to his family that stood by his side, on Saturday afternoon July, 14, 2012, Pastor James E. Smith entered into his rest. Pastor James E. Smith, affectionately known by many as Lil Shine and Smitty was born to the late Apostle James A. and Sarah Lee Smith on February 12, 1936. When Pastor James E....
Anthony Cromwell
Jul 9, 2012
Chesapeake - Anthony Cromwell, of the 1300 block of E. Eva Blvd departed this life July 9, 2012. He was born on April 29, 1964 in Norfolk to Shirley Cromwell of Virginia Beach and the late, Jesse Stokes, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Wyche-Cromwell of Chesapeake, four daughters; Anesia Cromwell, Andrea Cromwell, Mohagony Hicklin and Bernadette Winslow...
Margaret Olivia Greene
Jul 3, 2012
Newport News – Margaret Olivia Greene, 84, of the 60th block of Poplar Avenue departed this life July 3, 2012. Born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, she was a member of New Life Rhema Christian Center and Gospel Light UHC. She is predeceased by her husband, Allen Dixon Greene. Survivors include her daughter, Gwendolyn Greene (Cornelius) and son, James Thomas...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
