Evelyn P. Owens
Aug 19, 2010
Evelyn P. Owens, 86, of the 600 block of Marcus Street passed away peacefully in her home on August 19, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Oscar and Kate Louise Parham and was born November 11, 1923 in Franklin, Virginia. She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Carolyn Hunter and Marolyn Harrell (Roderick); three grandchildren, Roderick Harrell...
Msgt Nathaniel "Nat" London
Aug 12, 2010
"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." Psalm 23:4 Master Sergeant Nathaniel "Nat" London died Thursday, August 12, 2010 in Virginia Beach, VA after a long illness. He was born on January 31, 1938 in Ethel, AR...
Deborah E. Boyce
Aug 5, 2010
Hampton – Deborah Boyce, born July 9, 1949, departed this life August 5, 2010. She is survived by sons, Cornelius and Charles Boyce; sister, Joycelyn Diggs; brothers, Alfred, Robert, Tim, Steve, Ricardo, Dean and David; granddaughter, Tiara; grandsons, Glen, Jr. and Xavier, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m....
Mary White
Aug 4, 2010
Mary White, 88, was called home to be with the Lord August 4, 2010. Born October 17, 1921, Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. She was the wife of the late John Dawson and Robert White. She was the daughter of the late George and Etta Harper and was preceded in death by...
Cora Johnson Hunter
Jul 25, 2010
Norfolk – Cora Lee Johnson Hunter "Boodie", 62, of the 7000 block of Auburn Avenue was called home to be with the Lord, July 25, 2010. A native of Chesapeake, she was a CNA for 17 years and a member of Gospel Light. She is survived by 2 daughters, Venus May and Celease Jones of Chesapeake; 3 sons, Cleveland Johnson...
Barbara Y. Bazemore
Jul 25, 2010
Norfolk – Barbara Y. Bazemore, 54, of the 2900 block of Lens Avenue was called home Sunday, July 25, 2010. Born in Norfolk, she was employed at TCC as the Testing Center Manager for over 10 years. She is survived by her daughter, Deidra R. Lewis (John) and her son, Darius R. Lewis (Karla) of Norfolk; two sisters, Bonita Y....
Shirley Ann Saunders
Jul 19, 2010
Norfolk -Shirley Ann Saunders,74, of the 1300 block of Selden Avenue departed this life on July 19, 2010 following a brief hospitalization at DePaul Hospital in Norfolk, Va. Born in Norfolk, she was a faithful member of Advent Church of God in Christ where Dr. Y.D. Thoroughgood is pastor. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She...
Delores Clark Scott
Jun 25, 2010
Portsmouth- Delores Virginia Clark Scott, 78, of 1000 block of Basie Crescent entered into eternal rest life June 25, 2010. Born in the Campostella Section of Norfolk, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Willie E. Clark, Jr. and Hilda Cordelia Lamb. She was a graduate of Booker T Washington High School Class of 1948, and she attended Norfolk...
Mary Lee Parker
Jun 25, 2010
Chesapeake – Mary Lee Parker, 96, of the 5200 block of Dorothy Ct., departed this life June 25, 2010. Born in Edgecombe, North Carolina, she was employed at the pickle plant for over 20 years until her retirement. She was a longtime member of St. Thomas A.M.E. Zion Church. She was predeceased by her husband, George W. Parker. Survivors include...
Reginald Benard Greene
Jun 19, 2010
Virginia Beach - Pastor Reginald B. Greene of Rock Church Virginia Beach passed away at home June 19th 2010, surrounded by his family after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born in Harlem, NY on October 6th 1928 and is survived by his wife Dolores Greene, daughters, grandchildren and great grands. Viewing will be held at Pretlow and Sons...
Mildred Ardean Holmes
Jun 14, 2010
Chesapeake – Mildred Ardean Holmes, 85, of the 500 Block of Marcus Street departed this life on June 14, 2010. Born in Chesapeake, she was a homemaker and a longtime member of First Baptist Church Crestwood. She served faithfully as a Deaconess, a member of the Senior Choir and the Gospel Choir. Also, she held membership in the Order of...
Edward Lee Bridgers, Sr.
Jun 10, 2010
Portsmouth - Edward Lee Bridgers Sr., 76, of the 4000 block of Leedale Avenue departed this life June 10, 2010. Born in Chesapeake, he was employed with the federal government until his retirement. He was a member of Jerusalem United Holy Church, where he was one of the fathers of the church and a member of the usher board. He...
Ernestine Elizabeth Faison
Jun 10, 2010
Chesapeake – Ernestine Elizabeth Faison, 83, of the 1500 block of Robert Hall Blvd., departed this life June 10, 2010. Born in Norfolk, she was a longtime member of St. Thomas A.M.E. Zion Church. She faithfully served on the # 2 Choir, the Floral Club, the Missionary Board and the Deaconess Board. She is predeceased by her husband, Albert W....
Christopher Jaylen Anderson
Jun 6, 2010
Chesapeake - Christopher Jaylen Anderson, 2, of 38 Grady Crescent departed this life June 6, 2010. He is survived by his parents, Chermere Anderson and Jason L. Myers of Chesapeake; a sister, Mekinya Barnes of Chesapeake; grandparents, Cynthia E. Anderson and James Spivey of Norfolk,and Rev. Willie H. Myers and Patricia A. Myers of Chesapeake, and a host of aunts,...
Bessie Mae Hubbard
Jun 3, 2010
Chesapeake – Bessie Mae Hubbard of the 1300 block of Chesapeake Avenue entered into eternal rest on June 3, 2010. She was born in Chesapeake to the late Jessie Sr. and Annie Jones. She is survived by her son, Keith Hubbard II; three sisters, Ella Carter and Mary Corprew of Chesapeake and Lillie Jones of Norfolk; two brothers, Edward Jones...
Ulyses Grant Dunston
Jun 2, 2010
Norfolk – Ulyses Grant Dunston, 87, formerly of the 2800 block of Bapaume Avenue departed this life June 2, 2010. Born in Virginia Beach, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rosa A. Dunston. He is survived by three daughters, Shirley M. Dunston of Norfolk, Rose L. Jefferson (James E.) of New Jersey and Georgia M. Dunston of Maryland;...
Mary E. Marshall
May 31, 2010
Norfolk – Mary E. Marshall, 84, of the 2700 Gate House Road was called home to be with the Lord May 31, 2010. Born in Norfolk, she was a member of St. Mark UCC. She is preceded in death by her husband, Nathaniel Marshall. Survivors include five daughters, Paulette Harper, Almeta Askew, Adell Davis, Mary Derrell and Barbara Jackson all...
Barbara Delores Hill
May 27, 2010
Norfolk – Barbara Delores Nichols Hill of the 5300 block of East Princess Road departed this life May 27, 2010. Born in Norfolk, she was the daughter of the late Sarah Elizabeth Nichols and the Bishop Arthur Lewis Harper. She retired due to sickness after over 20 years of working throughout the Hampton Roads area with persons of developmental disabilities....
Eunice Thelma Powell
May 19, 2010
Chesapeake - Eunice T. Powell, 72 of the 2800 block of Halsey Street, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at Norfolk General Hospital with her loving children by her side. She was born January 30, 1938 to the late Walter and Hattie Goodman. Eunice was a member of New Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church, Chesapeake. She was a 1956 graduate...
Helen Odel Cheeks
May 18, 2010
New York- Helen Odel Cheeks, 85, of 72 Macon Street, Brooklyn, New York departed this life May 18, 2010. Born February 21, 1925 in Baltimore, Maryland, she was employed as presser until her retirement. She was predeceased by her husband, William "Bill "Cheeks, parents, Joseph and Rosa Mullen, and her sister, Marion Grant. Survivors include, two sisters, Claudine Bishop (Joseph)...
