Nora Mae Johnson
Aug 5, 2011
Chesapeake - On Friday, August 5, 2011, the Lord called his Angel Nora Johnson home. She was born in Pensacola, Florida on October 6, 1942. She was a member of First Baptist Church South Hill. She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Sabrania, Branita, Harold and Phendell; a sister and brother Mitzi and Daniel; a daughter-in-law; five grandchildren, six...
Stan Quinton Nixon
Aug 4, 2011
Chesapeake – Stan Quinton Nixon, 50, of the 2100 block of Ballahack Road departed this life, August 4, 2011. Born in Chesapeake, he was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He is predeceased by his father, George S. Nixon. Survivors include his mother, Emma V. Nixon, one sister, Jennifer Dixon (David); five brothers, Don C. Nixon, Vincent C. Nixon, Ronald...
John Patrick Daughtry
Aug 2, 2011
Virginia Beach - John Patrick Daughtry, 45, passed away August 2, 2011. He was a native of Virginia Beach. Pat as he was known, was predeceased by his mother, Gladiola Daughtry. Survivors include a daughter, son, father, brothers, grandmother, sisters and a host of uncles, aunts, family and friends. Celebration of life will be Saturday, August 6, 2011 at noon...
Beulah Mae Bell
Jul 29, 2011
Chesapeake - Beulah M. Bell, 75, of the 1000 block of Bethel Road departed this life July 30, 2011. Born in Norfolk County, she was a member of Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis S. Bell Sr., a son, Arthur L. Bell, parents, Norfleet Tann and Nancy Basnight; one sister, Lilly Jones,...
Herbert Lee Nixon
Jul 26, 2011
Chesapeake – Herbert L. Nixon, 75, of the 2000 block of Midway Avenue was called home to be with the Lord on July 26, 2011. Born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, he was a Chief in the United States Navy and retired after 20 years of dedicated service. He was a member of Cathedral of Faith COGIC, where he served...
Everett Alton Bond Jr.
Jul 24, 2011
Portsmouth – Everett Alton Bond, Jr., 75, of the 2900 block Arcadia Avenue departed this life July 24, 2011. Born in Portsmouth, he was a postal worker until his retirement. He was a member of the Olympic Sports Club. He survived by his daughter, Sheila B. Kearney (Fred) of Virginia Beach, sons, Everett A. Bond III (Andrea) of Chesapeake and...
Rachel Daye Mccleese
Jul 8, 2011
Portsmouth – Rachel Daye McCleese, 86 of the 900 block of Hancock Avenue departed this life July 8, 2011. Born in Darlington, North Carolina, she was a member of Centennial Baptist Church where she was a Missionary. She was predeceased by her husband, Luther McCleese. Survivors include a daughter, Fran Barner (H.L.) of Stafford, VA; a son, James Martin (Liz)...
Phyllis Dinette Moss
Jul 8, 2011
Chesapeake - Phyllis Moss, a native of Chesapeake passed away on July 8, 2011. She was the daughter of Delzara Wilson and the late Philip Wilson, Sr. Survivors include seven daughters, LaTisha and Cristie Wilson, Angelique, Amira, Maleka, Jacqueline and Tamara Moss; two sisters, Toinette Harriston (Thomas), Sherry Carr (Roland); one brother, Phillip Wilson, Jr., and a host of relatives...
Raymond Vernell Smith
Jul 7, 2011
Chesapeake – Raymond Vernell Smith Sr., "Rev", 59, of the 1700 block of Weaver Street departed this life July 7, 2011. Born in Chesapeake, he was employed as a diesel mechanic for 18 years. He was a member of Gabriel Chapel AME Zion Church. He predeceased by his mother, Clementine Smith. Survivors include his wife Maggie J. Smith of Chesapeake;...
Charles B. Branchcomb
Jun 27, 2011
Chesapeake – Charles B. Branchcomb departed this life on Monday, June 27, 2011 at Sentara Leigh Hospital. He was born July 5, 1925 to William and Lillian Branchcomb in New York. He was a member of St. Thomas AMEZ Church. He retired as a contract specialist, Sup Ships, NNSY. "Chuck" as he was known, loved his job as well as...
Otha James Bowman Sr.
Jun 25, 2011
Norfolk – Otha James "Oatmeal" Bowman, Sr., born in Norfolk on May 31, 1945 passed on June 25, 2011 at Sentara Leigh Hospital. Otha is predeceased by his parents, Odell Bowman and Phyllis Bailey Bowman. Otha was a member of St. Mark UCC, and he faithfully attended Faith Deliverance Christian Center. He was employed with Norshipco until his retirement. Otha...
Callie Ellen Clark Jones
Jun 21, 2011
Norfolk – Callie Ellen Clark Jones, 73, of the 3500 block of Seay Avenue departed this life on June 21, 2011. Born in Norfolk, she was employed at Norfolk Naval Air Station for over 25 years until her retirement in 1993. She was a member of New Calvary Baptist Church, where she was a former member of the usher board....
Sarah Elizabeth Hardy Freeman
Jun 19, 2011
Chesapeake – Sarah (Libby) Freeman, 93, passed away on June 19, 2011 in Sentara Nursing Center of Chesapeake where she has resided since 2009. Sarah was the daughter of the late Samuel and Emily Hardy and the widow of James Freeman. She is survived by her daughters, Gloria Ferguson, Vivian Overby, Doris Davis, Jannetta Ford, Mary Turner, Lucille Scott and...
Lillian Barker Mcmurren
Jun 19, 2011
Portsmouth - Lillian Barker McMurren, 81, of the 1005 Warfield Drive was called home to be with the Lord on June 19, 2011. She is predeceased by her husband, Rev. Oscar S. McMurren. Survivors include her daughter, Everlette McMurren, and her grandson, Breyon McMurren of Portsmouth and a host of relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held 11:00...
Lottie Mae Mclee
Jun 16, 2011
Chesapeake- Lottie Mae McLee, 84, of the 1800 block of Hoover Street departed this life June 16, 2011. Born in Roper, North Carolina, she was a CNA for over 20 years at Johns Home Care until her retirement. She is predeceased by her husband, Joe Lee McLee and her son, Tony. A funeral service will be held noon Wednesday in...
Marjorie Estelle Garner
Jun 15, 2011
Virginia Beach - Majorie Estelle Garner passed away June 15, 2011. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Catholic Church at St. Marks.
Frank Johnson, Jr.
May 23, 2011
Norfolk - Frank Johnson, Sr., 85, departed this life on May 23, 2011 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He was predeceased by a son, Michael M. Johnson, brothers, Albert, Jonathan and George Johnson and sisters, Virginia Gallop and Alice Cook. He is survived by a wife, Dorothy M. Johnson, 6 children, 70+ grandchildren, a sister, Cora Head and a host...
Bernard Lovess Brown
May 20, 2011
Virginia Beach – Bernard Lovess Brown was born June 9, 1923 in Hickory, Va. He answered his heavenly Father's call May 20, 2011 at Virginia Beach General Hospital. He was preceded in death by his son, Keith Brown and a sister, Gladys B. Scott. Bernard will be missed by his loving wife, Barbara Sykes Brown, three devoted children, daughter, Dedra...
Katie E. Burress-Cooper
Apr 29, 2011
Chesapeake – Katie E. Burress-Copper, 85, of the 700 block of River Creek Road was called home to be with the Lord, on April 29, 2011. Born in Hickory, she was a longtime, faithful member of First Baptist Church Money Point, where she served on the Senior Usher Board, Pastor's Aide and Hospitability until her health began to fail. She...
Mildred Scott Hendricks
Apr 20, 2011
Chesapeake- Mildred Scott Hendricks, 90, of the 4100 block of Leyte Avenue departed this life April 20, 2011. Born in Norfolk, she was employed with the Norfolk Public School System for over 35 years until she retired. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church Bute Street, where she was a member of the choir and the usher board....
