Lucille Butler Edmonds
Feb 18, 2011
Chesapeake – Lucille Butler Edmonds, 82, of the 600 block of Tuskegee Avenue went to be with her husband of 59 years, Moses N. Edmonds and to be with the Lord on February 18, 2011.Born in Utah, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Butler. She was formerly employed with the Chesapeake School System, Food Service...
Hilton Hardison
Feb 17, 2011
Portsmouth – Hilton Hardison, Sr., 85, of the 800 block of Cavalier Boulevard departed this life on February 17, 2011. He retired from Portsmouth Naval Hospital after twenty-two years of employment. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church where he served on the Deacon Board and the Brotherhood Association. He was also a member of the American Legion...
Minnie Belle Simpson Johnson
Feb 17, 2011
Norfolk - Minnie B. Simpson Johnson, 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, February 17, 2011. She was born in the Berkley section of Norfolk, December 24, 1919 to the late Rev. James E. and Eva Simpson. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School and later retired from Smith and Welton Department Store, where...
Lenora Watlington
Feb 11, 2011
Chesapeake- Evangelist Lenora Watlington, 60, of the 100 block of Hook Street, went home to be with the Lord on February 11, 2011. Lenora was born on January 3, 1951 to the late James and Beatrice Newsome. She was a longtime member of Solid Rock Church of God in Christ. She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband of...
Cedric M. Williams
Feb 8, 2011
God called Cedric home on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at Howard University Hospital. He was born on September 7, 1954 to the late Melvine and Edward N. Williams Sr. Cedric was employed at Howard University Hospital as Supervisor of the Printing and Duplication Shop from October 4, 1981 until he retired on February 28, 2005. He was adored by all...
Rev. Aaron Auston Griffin, Sr.
Feb 3, 2011
Norfolk- Aaron Austin Griffin, 84, of the 800 block of Craig Street departed this life February 3, 2011. Born in Chesapeake, he was a member and former Pastor of Saint Mary's Holy Mount Christian Church in Norfolk and he was a community servant. He retired from Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority after 35 years. He is survived by his wife...
Melvine Lamb Williams
Jan 30, 2011
Chesapeake – Melvine Lamb Williams of the 200 block of Coachman Drive departed this life January 30, 2011. Born in Norfolk, she was employed with Norfolk Community Hospital for over 25 years until she retired in 1984. She was a member of First Baptist South Hill. She is predeceased by her daughter, Gretchen Mullen and her son Edward Williams, Jr....
James V. Beasley Jr.
Jan 26, 2011
Norfolk - James V. Beasley Jr., 46, of the 3000 block of Bapaume Avenue departed thios life JAnuary 26, 2011. A funeral service will beheld 11:00 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Meoial Park.
Myrtle Parris
Jan 24, 2011
Chesapeake - Myrtle Parris, 74, of the 1700 block of Atlantic Avenue departed this life January 24, 2011. A memorial service will be held noon Monday in the chapel of Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.
Pearly M. Hayslett Edwards
Jan 20, 2011
Chesapeake - Mrs. Pearly M. Hayslett Edwards closed her eyes to be with her Lord and Savior for the final time in this world on January 20, 2011. Mrs. Edwards lived her life giving selfless service to others during her 88 years in this life. Mrs. Edwards was the matriarch of the Hayslett family after the passing of her eldest...
Pennie Lucille Lawrimore
Jan 17, 2011
Chesapeake – Mrs. Pennie L. Lawrimore, of the 2000 block of Ballahack Road was called home to rest on Monday, January 17, 2011. Born in Norfolk County, she was a dedicated, longtime member of Bethel Baptist Church, where she attended faithfully until her illness. Pennie was predeceased by her husband, Edward Lawrimore, Sr., daughter, Mattie Lawrimore Hopkins, and parents, Robert...
Josephine B. Neal
Jan 10, 2011
Chesapeake – Josephine Bell Neal, 77, of the 900 block of Keel Street departed this life January 10, 2011. Born in Chesapeake, she was a member of Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church, where she was a Deaconess, and a member of the Senior Choir and the Joy Club. She is predeceased by his her parents, Cora L. Bell and Nathan...
Nathaniel B. Bethea
Jan 4, 2011
Portsmouth - Nathaniel B. Bethea, 54, of the 2200 block of Victory Blvd. departed this life January 4, 2011. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.
Rosie Virginia Daughtry
Jan 1, 2011
On the quiet day of the New Year at the hospital in Elizabeth City, N.C. our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, aunt and cousin, Rosie Virginia Johns Daughtry, was called by her heavenly Father from labor to rest. She was born October 4, 1921 in Princess Anne County (now Virginia Beach) to John Thomas and Vessie Gatlin Johns....
Louis Lamar Creekmur
Dec 15, 2010
Chesapeake – Louis Lamar Creekmur, Jr., 59, of Rex Circle departed this life December 15, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Denise L. Creekmur , daughter, Shontae M. Creekmur, son, Louis L. Creekmur III (Abby), two sisters, Connie Harris (Lawrence) and Betty Holloman, two brothers, Michael Moore and Curtis Bly, six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, one aunt, one uncle...
Mozelle Williams
Dec 14, 2010
Norfolk – Mozelle Williams, 102, of the 900 block of Marietta Avenue departed this life December 14, 2010. She is predeceased by her husband, Jack D. Williams. Survivors include her two daughters, Ernestine Whitaker of Garner, N.C. and Bernice Washington of Alexandria, Va.; and a foster daughter, Margaret M. Higgs of Chesapeake, VA; four grandchildren, four great grandchildren, one...
Sarah E. Booker
Dec 13, 2010
Norfolk – Sarah E. Booker, 85, of the 1800 block of Montclair Avenue departed this life December 13, 2010. Born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, she was a homemaker. She is predeceased by her husband Leroy Booker. Survivors include her daughter, Juanita L. Knight of Norfolk; two grandchildren, Senika Booker and Michael Knight (Lakisha) and one great grandchild, Marquez Floyd...
Simon David Webster
Dec 11, 2010
Chesapeake – Simon D. Webster, 87, went home to be with the Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 11, 2010, surrounded by his love ones. He was born on April 8, 1923 in Princess Anne County, Virginia to the late Joseph and Mary Webster. During World War II he enlisted in the United States Navy for several years and was...
John Allen Owens, Jr.
Dec 10, 2010
Norfolk – John Allen Owens, Jr. was born October 5, 1937 to the late John Allen Owens, Sr, and Birsetta Britton Owens. John married Mildred Hudgins Owens on September 26, 1956. He retired from the U.S. Army after 22 years of service. He also retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth in 2002. On Friday morning, December 10, 2010, God...
Ethel L. Simms
Dec 6, 2010
Virginia Beach - On Monday, December 2, 2010, Mrs. Ethel L. Simms passed away. She was 103 years old. Born December 20, 1906, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, she was a strong woman and her family was important to her. She is predeceased by her husband, Clyde Simms. She is survived by grandsons, Rodney K. Gramberry and Joel L. Gramberry...
