obituaries

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,...

Mar 29, 2010

Chesapeake - Annie L. Wilson of the 800 block of Partridge Avenue was called home to be with the Lord, March 29, 2010 at Autumn Care Nursing Home of Norfolk. Born January 20, 1931 in the Berkley Section of Norfolk, she attended Abraham Elementary School. She was a long time...

Mar 17, 2010

Shirley B. Hopkins of the 500 block of Longdale Crescent , Chesapeake, VA departed this earth on March 17, 2010, at Chesapeake General Hospital. Shirley, a native of Norfolk, VA, was the daughter of the late Charles Barnes and Ruth C. Bellamy and the step-daughter of John H. Bellamy. She received her early education...

Mar 15, 2010

Chesapeake – Gene R. Riddick, 77, of the 1800 block of Cullen Avenue passed March 15, 2010. He was born September 11, 1932 to James Thomas and Irma Darden.

He was predeceased by his wife Shirley Riddick, his mother and father, three sisters,...

Mar 10, 2010

New York - Claudia C. Griffin was born in Norfolk, Virginia on March 13, 1924 to the late Claude M. and Josie Lee Woodley Griffin and died on March 10, 2010 in Isabella Rehab Center in New York. She was a 1945 graduate of St. Joseph's Catholic School.

Mar 6, 2010

Portsmouth - Lucille Roscoe, 95, quietly passed this life March 6, 2010. She attended New Galilee Baptist Church in Chesapeake, until her health began to fail.

She was predeceased by her husband Joseph Roscoe ,...

Feb 28, 2010

Chesapeake – Lueanna B. Lewis, 92, departed this life Sunday, February 28, 2010. She was employed with the Beacon Motor Lodge as a Chef for 20 years; and she was an entrepreneur with ownership of real estate properties in the city of Chicago. She was a former member of Deep Creek Church of Christ Disciples of Christ. She...

Feb 17, 2010

Chesapeake – Charles Odell Stancil, 87, of the 1900 block of Robert Hall Blvd., departed this life February 17, 2010. Born in Chesapeake, he retired from the United States Navy after 22 years of loyal and honorable service. He was a member of Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church.

Feb 15, 2010

Gary Lamar Barnes was born in Evans County Georgia , December 20, 1950. His mother Mary Barnes and stepfather Henry Ruffin both preceded him in death. He departed this life on Monday, February 15, 2010 at his home in Chesapeake , Va.

A native of...

Feb 12, 2010

Chesapeake – Henry Lee Staton, 67, of the 2900 block of Knight Road departed this life February 12, 2010. Born in Norfolk, he retired from the US Air Force in 1984 and from the Norfolk Naval Base after 15 years.

He is survived...

Feb 11, 2010

Chesapeake – Alberta "Sweetie" Wilson, 98, of the 3200 block of Mistletoe Way departed this life February 11, 2010. Born in North Carolina, she was a long time member of Lee's Chapel A.M.E. Church.

She is survived by her son, Minister Edward J. Wilson (Teresa) of Chesapeake;...

Feb 9, 2010

Elmira Christine Spence Boyce, given the ultimate gift of eternal life, on the same day of her birth she was called home on February 9, 2010. Now at peace, she departed us while residing at her home in Virginia Beach . She was a member of Advent Church of God in Christ.

Feb 2, 2010

Chesapeake – Ashley Renee' Sawyer, 24, of the 1700 block of Campostella Road departed this life February 2, 2010. Born in Norfolk, she was a member of St. Joseph A.M.E. Church, where she attended Sunday school, sang in the choir and served on the usher board.

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Feb 1, 2010

Norfolk - Shonda Shelaine Hardy, 39, of the 6200 block of Aleander Street departed this life Februatuy 1, 2010. A viewing will be held Thurday from 3 - 7 pm at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 6 -7pm. A funeral service will be held at a later date in Alabama.

Jan 26, 2010

Norfolk – Clifton R. Creekmore, 75, of the 3100 block of Kansas Avenue departed this life January 26, 2010. Born in Norfolk, he was employed with Georgia Pacific for 20 years until he retired in 1998.

He is survived by his son, Sherman...

Jan 18, 2010

Norfolk – Diana R. Stith, 50, of the 7400 block of Oak Mont Drive departed this life January 18, 2010. Born in Norfolk, she was employed as a Teacher's Assistant with the Norfolk Public School System for 21 years until her retirement in 2004. She was a member of First...

Jan 13, 2010

Chesapeake – Rev. George R. Bell, Jr. past into eternal rest while at his residence on Wednesday, January 13, 2010. A native of Norfolk, he was the son of the late George R. Bell, Sr., and Rebecca Cox Bell. He attended Norfolk Public Schools and earned his degree from Virginia Union University. He was employed at...

Jan 11, 2010

Virginia Beach – Rita Yvonne Wilson Person – mother, grandmother, sister, and caring friend, 58, of the 800 block of Liberal Arts Court, passed away Monday, January 11, 2010 after a short illness. Born October 16, 1951 in the Berkley section of Norfolk, Virginia, she was the daughter of the...

Jan 9, 2010

Chesapeake - The Lord called Charles Anderson, Sr., 82, home Jan. 9, 2010. He was surrounded by loving family and friends. Charles, a native of the Bronx, NY, was predeceased by his parents Charles and Cozetta Anderson and one son. Charles is survived by his wife Sylvia, one sister, four children and...

Jan 8, 2010

Chesapeake - Anton Herbert Smith, 45, of the 2400 block of Annie Circle departed this life January 8, 2010. Born in Norfolk, he was employed with Alpak Container Company. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.

He is survived by his...