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William Henry Nichols

William Henry Nichols

Oct 27, 2010

Chesapeake – William Henry Nichols, 76, of the 1500 block of Candlelight Drive departed this life October 27, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Marie J. Nichols; three daughters, Phyllis A. Simmons (Fred) of North Carolina, Cynthia R. Cooper (George) of Virginia Beach and Lisa Mayfield of Norfolk; two sons, Kenneth D. Royster, Sr. (Monita) of Chesapeake and Nathaniel...

Marjorie Sanderlin Bradley

Marjorie Sanderlin Bradley

Oct 25, 2010

Chesapeake – Marjorie S. Bradley, 84, of the 2300 block of Tapscott Avenue was called home to be with the Lord October 25, 2010. Born in Norfolk, she was employed at the Virginian-Pilot for 20 years until her retirement. She was a longtime faithful member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Willie T. Bradley, daughter...

Viola Smith Griffin

Viola Smith Griffin

Oct 20, 2010

Chesapeake – Viola Smith Griffin, 85, of the 500 block of Fernwood Farm Road was called home to be with the Lord October 20, 2010. Born in Chesapeake, she was predeceased by her son, Frederick L. Griffin. She is survived by her husband, Albert Griffin, son, Albert Lee Griffin, Jr. (Margie), sisters, Vivian Brickhouse and Beulah Haskins (Joseph) all of...

Everett Cortez Smith

Everett Cortez Smith

Oct 14, 2010

Chesapeake – Everett Cortez Smith, 42, of the 1800 block of Beckwood Common departed this life October 14, 2010. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, he was previously employed at Panasonic Customer Call Center for 10 years, and currently employed at Harris Connect. He was a member of Calvary Revival Church, Norfolk, where he served as an usher. He is predeceased by...

Roosevelt Alexander

Roosevelt Alexander

Oct 12, 2010

Roosevelt Alexander made peace with God on Tuesday, October 12, 2010. On May 4, 1936, Roosevelt was born to the late Suzie Hamlin Alexander Brooks and Kirk Alexander. He was educated in Chesapeake and Norfolk Public Schools. When Roosevelt wasn't riding his bike on the go, you could find Roosevelt at the library reading book after book. And when he...

Katherine Louise Harris

Katherine Louise Harris

Sep 29, 2010

Chesapeake - Katherine Louise Harris of the 200 block of Shoreside Drive departed this life September 29, 2010. Katherine was the daughter of the late Eddie Clay Harris and Geneva Harris. She was educated in the public schools of Chesapeake, Virginia. Soon after graduating from Crestwood High School in 1960, she ventured to Washington, D C. Katherine was a long...

James Phillip Harris Sr.

James Phillip Harris Sr.

Sep 29, 2010

Virginia Beach – James Phillips Harris, 86, of the 1600 block of Arcturus Lane departed this life September 29, 2010. Born in Norfolk, he was employed as a US Postal Worker for 33 years until his retirement. He was a faithful member of New Calvary Baptist Church, where is served as a board member and trustee. He was a member...

Robert Lewis Owens

Robert Lewis Owens

Sep 28, 2010

Norfolk – Robert Lewis Owens, 64, of the 1500 block of Manson Street departed this life September 28, 2010. Robert, affectionately known as "Fubby," was a native of Norfolk. He is survived by his wife, Joyce A. Owens of Norfolk; five sons; three sisters, Jenette Livingston of Norfolk, Rosa Mack of Chesapeake, Dorothy Clark of Virginia Beach; two brothers, John...

Veronica Yvonne Jones

Veronica Yvonne Jones

Sep 28, 2010

Chesapeake – Veronica Yvonne Jones, 57, of the 800 block of Quail Avenue was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 28, 2010. Veronica "Yvonne" as she was affectionately known was educated in the Chesapeake Public School system and attended Norfolk State University. She retired from Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth after 30 years of faithful and dedicated...

Donnell Earl Worsley

Donnell Earl Worsley

Sep 25, 2010

Chesapeake – Donnell E. Worsley of the 3000 block of Elbyrne Drive went home to be with Lord, September 24, 2010. Our beloved child was born February 5, 1976 in Norfolk, Virginia to Carolyn W. McBride and Tony Simmons. Donnell graduated from high school and attended Keys Business College where he received a degree as a Massage Therapist. He was...

Rev. Dr. James Lee Barrington

Rev. Dr. James Lee Barrington

Sep 23, 2010

Chesapeake – Rev. Dr. James Lee Barrington, 83, of the 700 block of River Creek Road was called from earth to glory on Thursday, September 23, 2010. Born in Virginia Beach, he was the son of the late James and Ollie Barrington. He was employed at the Elizabeth River Terminal until his retirement. He was a longtime servant of the...

Morris T. Mcleod

Morris T. Mcleod

Sep 22, 2010

Chesapeake – Morris T. McLeod, 60, of the 900 block of New Mill Drive was called home to be with the Lord on September 22, 2010. On June 20th 1950, in McCain N.C. God saw fit to bless the late Morris E McLeod and Lula Pearl McLeod with a beautiful baby boy. He was raised with a strong and loving...

Ernest Solomon Williams

Ernest Solomon Williams

Sep 2, 2010

Ernest S. Williams went home to be with the Lord in the afternoon on September 2, 2010. He was born March 18, 1918 to the late James and Estelle Green Williams in the Bowling Brook section of Norfolk, Virginia. From this union, five children were born. All of Ernest's brothers and sister preceded him in death. Ernest dedicated his life...

Evelyn P. Owens

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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