Vivian B. Raynor
Dec 27, 2011
Norfolk - Vivian B. Raynor departed this life December 27, 2011. A funeral service will be held 12:00 pm Saturday at St. Joseph AME Zion Church. Interment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park.
Violetta Cecelia White
Dec 23, 2011
Chesapeake - Violette Cecelia White, 62, of the 3000 block of Fireside Road departed this life December 23, 2011. Born in Norfolk, she was employed at the Salvation Army for 30 years until her retirement. She was a member of The Salvation Army Ministry, where she was a Sunday school teacher, and a Home League Member. She is survived by...
Robert Lee Palmer
Dec 22, 2011
Virginia Beach - Robert Lee Palmer, 84, of the 5700 block of Albright Drive departed this life December 22, 2011. Born in Surry County, Virginia, he was a Merchant Seaman until his retirement. He was a United States Army Veteran. A funeral service will be held noon Thursday at Atlantic Shores Baptist Church, 1861 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach. Interment will...
Alease Carrington Cooke
Dec 20, 2011
On Tuesday December 20, 2011, God dispatched his angels to bring his daughter. Alease Carrington Cooke home. Born in Norfolk, on July 16, 1919 she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Sadie Carrington. Alease was the widow of Samuel Linnette and her second husband William Cooke. She was the youngest of 11 children. Left to cherish her memoires...
William Junior Irby
Dec 8, 2011
Life Reflections William Junior Irby passed away peacefully at Sentara Princess Anne, Virginia Beach, Virginia on Thursday, December 8, 2011. He was born in Halifax County, Virginia on June 16, 1952 and was the beloved son of Dorine Womack Irby and the late William Penn Irby. He is survived by his loving, devoted wife, Addie Spellman Irby, of 37 years....
Mildred Elaine Hockaday
Dec 5, 2011
Mildred Elaine Hockaday, 65, departed this life December 5, 2011. Born in Norfolk, she retired from the Norfolk school system. She is survived by her uncle, Sandy Hockaday (Gwendolyn); caregiver and friend, Eleanor Jones; three aunts, Eleanor Davenport, Rosa Hockaday and Clementine Hockaday and a host of cousins and friends. A funeral service will be held noon Friday in the...
Carrie Elizabeth Davis Brown
Nov 28, 2011
On Monday, November 28, 2011, God sent His angels to bring his daughter, Carrie Brown, home. She retired from the City of Norfolk Department of Social Services after 25 years of dedicated service. Sister Carrie was a faithful member of First Baptist Church Campostella. She is survived by a daughter, Carol Drumgo; two sons, Calvin (Ricky) Brown and Dwight Brown;...
Mary Estelle Wilson
Nov 28, 2011
Chesapeake-Early,Monday morning just before the break of day, God dispatched an angel to call from labor to reward our daughter, niece and cousin,Mary Estelle Wilson. Estelle as we fondly called her, was the only child born to Cora E. Wislon and the late Robert "Bob" Wilson on April 29, 1958. Estelle was indeed the "apple" of her father's eye. In...
Ruth L. Parson
Nov 20, 2011
Norfolk—Mrs. Ruth Lee Parson, 85 of the 600 block of Appomattox St. was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, November 20, 2011, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk. A native of Princess Anne County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Nancy Boyd. Ruth was a staple in the Campostella-Berkley community and a member at St....
Martha Elizabeth Walwyn
Nov 15, 2011
Chesapeake - Martha Elizabeth Walwyn went home to be with the Lord on November 15, 2011 at the age of 97. Known to many as "Aunt Liz", Martha was a native of St. Kitts, B.W.I. Later in life, she resided in New York City and Chesapeake, Virginia. Martha is survived by her nephew, Charles Walwyn, of Chesapeake,Virginia and her granddaughter,...
Robert Lee Brinson, Sr.
Nov 14, 2011
Norfolk - Robert Lee Brinson, Sr., 89, of the 200 block of E. Indian Road departed this life November 14, 2011. Born in Newbern, North Carolina, he was a bricklayer for over 65 years until his retirement. He was a member of Bricklayers and Allied Craft Worker's Union. He is predeceased by his wife, Argentina C. Brinson. Survivor include three...
Colos Benson Ricks
Nov 10, 2011
Norfolk - Colos Benson Ricks, 49, of the 2900 block of Marne Avenue departed this life November 10, 2011. Born in Norfolk, he was owner and operator of an auto repair shop. He is survived by his wife, children, mother, siblings and a host of realtives and friends. A funeral service wil be held 11am Wednesday at Pretlow and Sons...
Charles Wilford Robertson
Nov 1, 2011
Chesapeake- Charles Wilford Robertson, 84, of the 300 block of Bertwick Lane departed this life November 1, 2011. Born in New Jersey, he was employed with American Airlines for 35 years until his retirement. He is a Veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Cecilia W. Robertson of Chesapeake; a daughter, Tabia Heywot of New York;...
Lugene Coor
Oct 30, 2011
Norfolk - Lugene Coor, 82, of the 800 block of Goff Street departed this life October 30, 2011. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church.Interment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will be held Wednesday from 3pm - 7pm at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.
Julia Mae Hicks Jordan
Oct 24, 2011
Chesapeake – Julia Mae Hicks Jordan, 84, of the 1000 block of Elysian Place was called home on October 24, 2011. Born in North Carolina, she was employed for forty years with the United States Department of Defense as a Budget Analyst until her retirement. She is survived by her grandson, Shaun R. Green; brothers, Gene and Tommy; nephews, Chuckie...
James Edward Sykes
Oct 23, 2011
Chesapeake – James Edward Sykes, "Jimmy Mac," passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2011. Born in Norfolk, he was a graduate of Great Bridge High School Class of 73, a United States Army Veteran, an employee with the City of Chesapeake Parks and Recreation, and a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his...
Jordan Young Iv
Oct 17, 2011
Los Angeles, CA- Jordan Young IV departed this life on October 17, 2011. A memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m.Friday at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Chapel, 3920 Airline Blvd, Chesapeake, Virginia.
Alberta Wood Watson
Oct 11, 2011
NORFOLK – As the autumn leaves make the transformation, Alberta Wood Watson 90, of the 1100 block of Pike Street made her peaceful transformation on October 11, 2011. Alberta was born on April 16, 1921 to the late Sarah and Tilton Wood. She was the wife of the late Abner L. Watson Sr. Left to cherish her memory is her...
Ronald Jerome Branch Sr.
Oct 11, 2011
Chesapeake - Ronald J. Branch, Sr., 66 of the 2800 block of Omar Street passed away on October 11, 2011 at 9:41 am. He was born to the late Lydia and Clarence Branch on August 24, 1945 in Norfolk. He was educated in Norfolk Public School System. He retired after 23 years of service with Vulcan Material Inc. as a...
Elder Mcclinton Davis
Oct 10, 2011
Suffolk - Elder McClinton T. Davis was born in Norfolk, Virginia on February 21, 1930 to the parentage of the late Daniel W. Davis and Sarah B. Davis. He was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 10 2011. Elder Davis graduated from Booker T. Washington High School and enlisted the United States Army. After being honorably...
