Michael Leon Winder
Sep 24, 2009
Norfolk – Michael L. Winder, 59, of the 3500 block of Riverside Drive, went home to be with the Lord September 24, 2009. A native of Norfolk, he was the son of the late William and Alean Winder.
He is survived by his son, Michael...
Zelpha Jennings Whidbee
Sep 23, 2009
Chesapeake – Zelpha J. Whidbee, 77, of the 700 block of Gainsborough Court, departed this life Wednesday, September 23, 2009. Born November 10, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Pearl and Davis Jennings. She was predeceased by 7 brothers and 4 sisters. She was a member of Rose of Sharon...
Vattelle D. Beckett Jr.
Sep 15, 2009
Virginia Beach – Vattelle Dwitt Beckett, Jr., 74, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2009, in Sentara Leigh Hospital. Born in Norfolk, he graduated from Booker T. Washington High School and attended Norfolk State.
He was a member of New Calvary Baptist Church, Norfolk...
Cassell Sandy Bass Sr.
Sep 11, 2009
Suffolk – Cassell Sandy Bass, "Douce" of the 5100 block of Muirifield Loop departed this life Friday, September 11, 2009. Born in Virginia Beach, he attended Princess Ann County Schools.
Cassell worked for the International Longshoreman Association, Local 1248 for thirty two years. He was a long...
Colbert Carlyle Swain
Sep 8, 2009
VIRGINIA BEACH - Colbert C. Swain, 70, passed away Sept. 8, 2009. He was born in Windsor, NC to John and Cartie Swain.
Mr. Swain served in the US Army 1958-64. He worked for the US Postal Service retiring...
Vicki J. Hawkins
Sep 8, 2009
Portsmouth - Vicki J. Hawkins, 55, of the 1600 block of Belafonte Drive entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 8, 2009. Born in Norfolk, she was a Registered Nurse.
Vicki served a tour in the U.S. Air Force. Later she went on...
Purnell Carter
Aug 26, 2009
Norfolk – Purnell Carter, 53, of the 1600 block of Wilson Road passed away August 26, 2009.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at New St. Mark Holiness Church, Norfolk. Pretlow and Sons Funeral, Chesapeake is n charge of arrangements....
Cmsgt Edward Wilson
Aug 25, 2009
Chesapeake – CMSgt Edward Wilson Ret, 77, of the 800 block of Leonard Avenue departed this life August 25, 2009. Born in Edgefield, South Carolina, he served in the United States Air Force, retiring after 27 years of dedicated service. He was employed at the Department of Public Works at...
Richard Carter Leigh
Aug 18, 2009
Portsmouth – Richard Carter Leigh, 52, of the 3500 block of Commonwealth Place passed away August 18, 2009 at his residence. Born in Norfolk, Richard was a graduate of Shelton State Technical College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and was employed by Lindel Electric Company in Chesapeake.
Collie Cooper Jr.
Aug 12, 2009
Chesapeake – Collie Cooper Jr., 82, of the 2800 block of Candlewood Circle, departed this life August 12, 2009. Born in Windsor, North Carolina, he was employed with Norfolk Public School System until his retirement in 1990. He was a member of the Elk's Lodge.
Udraka Deles Butler Brown
Jul 25, 2009
Virginia Beach – Udraka Deles Butler Brown, 26, of the 900 block of Virginia Beach Blvd., passed away July 25, 2009.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.
John Wilson, Jr.
Jul 25, 2009
Chesapeake – John Wilson, Jr., 72, of the 2900 block of Doris Avenue departed this life July 25, 2009. Born in Norfolk, he was employed with the City of Chesapeake as a traffic engineer for 25 years until his retirement. He was a member of Abundant Life Ministry, and he was a baseball fan:...
Ruben Marvin Mcneil
Jul 15, 2009
Norfolk- Ruben Marvin McNeil, 66, of the 7700 block of Armfield Avenue, passed away on July 15, 2009. A graveside service will be held Monday at 1:45 p.m. at Albert G. Horton, Jr., Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake, is in charge.
Herman Lee Hawkins, Sr.
Jul 13, 2009
Chesapeake - Herman Lee Hawkins, Sr., 79, of the 600 block of Partridge Ave, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 13, 2009 at the Veterans Hospital, Hampton, VA. Herman was born in Norfolk, VA on April 27, 1930 to the late Elder Solomon and Lillie Mae (Austin) Hawkins. He...
Joanne Bright Kimpson
Jul 6, 2009
Chesapeake - Joanne Bright Kimpson, 55, of the 900 block of Portland Street departed this life July 6, 2009 in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, where she was employed for 26 years. Born October 13, 1953 in Chesapeake, she was the daughter of the late Eula Nixon Allen and Henry Bright, Sr.
Paul T. Staten
Jun 24, 2009
Chesapeake- Paul Timothy Staten, 78, of the 2300 block of Tapscott Avenue went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 24, 2009.
A native of Keysville, VA, he was the son of the late Alonzo and Nannie Staten. He retired as a supervisor from the Norfolk Naval Supply Center where he was employed...
Cedric Jarmel Gilliam
Jun 22, 2009
Norfolk – Cedric Jarmel Gilliam, 23, of the 3000 block of Bapaume Avenue passed away June 22, 2009.
A graveside service will be held 1:00 pm Saturday at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake is in charge of arrangements. The...
Charles Russell Thompson
Jun 18, 2009
Norfolk - Charles Russell Thompson, 67, of the 7700 block of Gloucester Avenue departed this life June 18, 2009. Born in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, he was the son of the late Rebecca Bowman Thompson and Charlie Murphy Thompson.
He is survived by three...
William Terry Sr.
Jun 7, 2009
Chesapeake – William C. Terry, Sr., 68, of 2600 block of Berkley Avenue, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2009.
Born in Raleigh, N.C., he was the son of the late Andrew Terry and Eva Terry. William will be remembered for his ability to...
Natalie Turner Staff
May 30, 2009
Chesapeake – Natalie Turner Staff, 49, of the 300 block of Lancing Way , but spending most of her childhood in Huntsville, Alabama, departed this life Saturday, May 30, 2009. Born in Tennessee, she was a Senior Strategic Policy Planner for 3 years at the United States Joint Forces Command....
