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Delores Clark Scott

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)...

Ruth Eva Walker

Ruth Eva Walker

Apr 16, 2010

VIRGINIA BEACH - Ruth Eva Walker, 87, of the 5100 block of Andover Ct. departed this life April 16, 2010. Born in Greensboro, North Carolina, she was a domestic worker for many years until hrer retirement. She was a member of Second Calvary Baptsit Church. She was predeceased by her...

Angela Laverne Hurston

Angela Laverne Hurston

Apr 13, 2010

NORFOLK - Angela Laverne Hurston, 46, of the 1500 block of Selden Ave, departed this life April 13, 2010.

She is survived by her parents, Lucille Hamlin and Percell Hackaday of Norfolk; a sister, Gloria Richardson and a brother, Dwight Hamlin(Rita), of Norfolk;...

Theresa Ann Bradley

Theresa Ann Bradley

Apr 10, 2010

Chesapeake – Theresa Ann Bradley, 43, of the 1200 block of Burns Street departed this life April 10, 2010. Born in Norfolk, she was employed with Taco Bell for 10 years. She was a personal care aide with Bradley Family Services.

She is...

Ruth C. Lynch

Ruth C. Lynch

Apr 9, 2010

Chesapeake - Ruth Rosa Jackson Cabarras Lynch went to be with the Lord, Friday, April 9, 2010. She was born December 30, 1916 to the late Emmett Jackson and Lizzie Harvell Jackson in Petersburg, VA.

She was predeceased by her brother, Anthony Jackson; a daughter,...

Barton Lewis Boyd

Barton Lewis Boyd

Apr 7, 2010

Norfolk – Barton Lewis Boyd, born October 3, 1966 passed away at home surrounded by his loving family in Norfolk on April 7, 2010.

He was predeceased by his brother, PFC Walter Boyd Jr. and his father, Walter Boyd Sr.

Cecil Jefferson Jenkins

Cecil Jefferson Jenkins

Apr 5, 2010

Norfolk – Cecil Jefferson Jenkins, 75, of the 500 block of Berkley Avenue departed this life April 5, 2010. Born in Norfolk, he was employed with Norfolk Public School System until his retirement. He was a Bible student attending Norview Congregation of Kingdom Hall Jehovah's Witnesses.

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Janey Washington

Janey Washington

Apr 1, 2010

Chesapeake – Janey B. Washington, 58, of the 3100 block of Bruno Drive departed this life April 1, 2010. Born in Chesapeake, she was employed at the Ford Plant for over 16 years.

Survivors include four children, two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, four sisters,...

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