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Kirk R. Williams

Kirk R. Williams

Jan 10, 2009

Kirk Williams, 47, of Quarterwood Ct., Windsor Mill, Maryland and formerly of the 2900 block of Doris Avenue, Chesapeake departed this life January 10, 2009. Born in Norfolk,he was a graduate of Indian River High School and Norfolk State University. Also, he attended William and Mary School of Law. He was acting Center Director...

Levi Onismus Powell

Levi Onismus Powell

Jan 10, 2009

CHESAPEAKE – Levi O. Powell ('Tweety') 86, of Eason Road, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to many passed away on January 10, 2009 at the Hampton Veterans Administration Palliative Care Center. He was educated and lived in New York City and was a resident of Chesapeake since 1991....

Levi Onismus Powell

Levi Onismus Powell

Jan 10, 2009

CHESAPEAKE – Levi O. Powell ('Tweety') 86, of Eason Road, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to many passed away on January 10, 2009 at the Hampton Veterans Administration Palliative Care Center. He was educated and lived in New York City and was a resident of Chesapeake since 1991....

Lavon Miles Creekmore

Lavon Miles Creekmore

Jan 4, 2009

Lavon M. Creekmore, son of the late Alrick A. Blount and Gladys O. Creekmore Williams departed this life on January 4, 2009.

He was born in Norfolk County and raised in the Chesapeake/Portsmouth area where he attended public schools and earned his high school diploma. He later...

Roy Linwood Massey Sr.

Roy Linwood Massey Sr.

Jan 2, 2009

Chesapeake – Roy Linwood Massey Sr., 76 of the 2700 block of Sawyer Mill Arch, departed this life on January 2, 2009 in his residence. A native of Norfolk, he graduated from Booker T. Washington High School, Norfolk and attended NC A& T in Greensboro , N C. He retired from the...

Vegina Chickita Mccoy

Vegina Chickita Mccoy

Dec 28, 2008

Chesapeake , Virginia – Vegina Chickita McCoy, 45, of the 8200 block of Winstead Place departed this life December 28, 2008. She was a registered nurse employed with the VA Hospital in Washington, DC, and she was formerly employed with Prince William County for over 12 years as a social worker. She...

Addie Marie Butler Martin

Addie Marie Butler Martin

Dec 25, 2008

Virginia Beach – Addie Marie Butler Martin of the 5900 block of Margate Avenue passed away December 25, 2008 at Leigh Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her children, Vivian Williams, Danny Wilson, Alonzo Wilson, Anthony Wilson, Bernard Wilson,  Rev. Adlisa Wilson  and Alex Wilson; siblings, Ruth Lee, Chester L. Butler, Sr. and Mable Jones,  a host of nieces, nephews,...

Sarah Elizabeth Franklin

Sarah Elizabeth Franklin

Dec 22, 2008

Chesapeake – Sarah Edmonds-Franklin of the 5100 block of Neal Street died December 22, 2008. Born to the late William and Eva Edmonds, she was predeceased by three brothers, Joseph, Booker T. and Dennis Edmonds, and two sisters, Margaret Richardson, and Addie Smaw.

She was the widow...

Willie Mae Lawrence

Willie Mae Lawrence

Dec 19, 2008

Chesapeake – Sarah Edmonds-Franklin of the 5100 block of Neal Street died December 22, 2008. Born to the late William and Eva Edmonds, she was predeceased by three brothers, Joseph, Booker T. and Dennis Edmonds, and two sisters, Margaret Richardson, and Addie Smaw.

She was the widow...

Flossie Annie Hyman

Flossie Annie Hyman

Dec 16, 2008

Chesapeake - Flossie Annie Hyman, 89, of the 800 block of Mullen Road was called home to be with the Lord December 16, 2008. Born in Chesapeake, she was the widow of the late Bank Hyman. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday in the cgapel of Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.

Malinda Odell Royster

Malinda Odell Royster

Dec 15, 2008

Chesapeake – Malinda Odell Royster, 63, of the 700 block of Cozy Corner Drive departed this life December 15, 2008. She was employed with the Norfolk Public School System for over 30 years until her retirement in 2008. Born in Norfolk, she was a longtime member of First Baptist Church Campostella, where...

Jesse Cornelius Lunford

Jesse Cornelius Lunford

Dec 6, 2008

Chesapeake – Jesse Cornelius Lunford, 81, of the 600 block of Qual Avenue departed this life December 6, 2008. Born in Chesapeake, he was employed with Steel Services, retiring after 25 years of loyal service. After retiring, he worked for Pinkelton Security Service for 15 years. He was a longtime member of St. James...

Dale Gerome Royster Toliver

Dale Gerome Royster Toliver

Dec 5, 2008

Norfolk – Dale Gerome Royster Toliver, 65, of the 5100 block of S. Cape Henry Avenue departed this life December 5, 2008. Born in Norfolk, she was employed with the City of Norfolk for over 30 years until her retirement. She was a member of the Way of the Cross...

Iva May Sinclair

Iva May Sinclair

Dec 3, 2008

Chesapeake – Mrs. Iva May Sinclair of the 900 block of Butt Street died December 3, 2008 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.

She survived by two daughters, Lou-Anne Falconer of Kingston, Jamaica and Norma Sinclair of Chesapeake; son-in-law, George Falconer; four sisters, Maria...

Emma Jones Rhodes

Emma Jones Rhodes

Dec 2, 2008

Emma Lee Rhodes, 85, was called home to rest December 2, 2008. She was born in Norfolk, VA to the late Anderson and Eunice Jones. Mrs. Rhodes was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. She was retired from Sears Roebuck and Co. She was a caring and loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend who will greatly...

Thomasine Boone

Thomasine Boone

Dec 2, 2008

Thomasine Boone, 93, of the 1000 block of Hatton Street departed this life December 2, 2008. She is survived by her son, Alfred E. Skinner Sr. (Marian) of Norfolk, a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, step grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Tiffani Monique Springs

Tiffani Monique Springs

Dec 1, 2008

Tiffani Monique Springs, 36, of the 6200 block of Oakglen Drive departed this life December 1, 2008. Born in Norfolk, she was employed with the Naval Medical Center of Portsmouth for 7 years, and the federal government for 15 years. She was a member of New Central Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and was active in...

Josephine Wilson

Josephine Wilson

Nov 28, 2008

Chesapeake – Josephine Wilson, 55, of the 2500 block of Rock Creek Drive departed this life November 28, 2008. She was employed as a Teacher's Assistant for over 20 years with the Stop Organization. She was a member Union Baptist Church, Virginia Beach where she served on the Young Adult...

Elee Polston

Elee Polston

Nov 26, 2008

Brooklyn, New York – Mrs. Elee W. Polston, 95, a retired domestic worker, died on November 25, 2008 at a local hospital in Brooklyn. She was born in Bennettsville, South Carolina to the late Hattie and George Washington, and widow of the late Leroy Polston.

She was preceded in death by two sisters...

Donnell Riddick

Donnell Riddick

Nov 25, 2008

Chesapeake – Donnell Riddick Sr., 38, of the 2600 block of Broad Street departed this life November 25, 2008.

He is predeceased by his parents Earlie and Francine Riddick. Survivors include by one daughter, Nakeeya White of Chesapeake; three sons, Donnell Riddick Jr....

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