obituaries

Apr 14, 2009

Virginia B. "Jenny" Hill, 73, of the 1300 block of Selden Avenue, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at Sentara Norfolk General. She was born on August 4, 1935 in Courtland, VA to the late Ruth and Arnold Boykins Sr. She was educated at Southampton County Training School. She was a devoted member...

Apr 10, 2009

Virginia Beach - Darren Shawn Wilson "D-dub", 25, of Virginia Beach, departed this life April 10, 2009.

He was predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Alberta Wilson. He leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Damari Bell and Darren Wilson Jr., parents, Mona and...

Apr 8, 2009

Portsmouth - Tracey G. Wyche, 47, was called home to be with the Lord on April 8, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Bernice Wyche.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her son, Tramaine Q. Wyche and daughter, Teshara...

Apr 7, 2009

Norfolk - Kirk Endess Mayo, 49, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond.

He was predeceased by his loving parents, Clarence C. Mayo and Mildred Lee Mayo, and he leaves...

Apr 5, 2009

Chesapeake – Shirley Ann Royster Braswell, 75, of the 1900 block of Robert Hall Blvd., departed this life April 5, 2009. Born in Norfolk, she was a member of First Baptist Church Campostella, where she served on the Missionary Board.

She was predeceased...

Apr 4, 2009

Chesapeake – Elouise Holloway Price of the 2500 block of Stowe Street departed this life April 4, 2009. Born in Norfolk County, she was a member of Bethany Baptist Church.

She is predeceased by her husband, James E. Price, a son, Earl Price...

Mar 31, 2009

Newport News – James Otis Clark, "Slick", 72, residing in the 14000 block of Penrith Lane, was called home to be with the Lord on March 31, 2009. Born in Scotland Neck, North Carolina, he was a member of Judah Tabernacle in Newport News, where he served faithfully. He retired...

Mar 27, 2009

Norfolk – Natrash Tashell Wilson, of the 7800 block Rockingham Avenue departed this life March 27, 2009. She is survived by her parents, Divonda Tyler and James Wilson of Norfolk; three sisters, four brothers, grandparents, Diane Tyler and Roy Knight and Barbara Smith of Norfolk and James Carrington of Chesapeake; Godmother, Sheena Peters of Norfolk, and a host of aunts,...

Mar 25, 2009

Chesapeake – Delores Spratley-Daniels was called home to her heavenly home on March 23, 2009 in her Deep Creek residence. Delores also known as "Mamma-Jamma" was born to the late Louise B. Warren of Greensville, South Carolina and Willie Adams of Philadelphia. She was the only child but made a...

Mar 21, 2009

Chesapeake – Samuel Bright Jr., 49, of the 700 block of Gallbush Road departed this life March 21, 2009 in Sentara Leigh Hospital. Born in Virginia Beach, he was employed at the Elizabeth River Terminal as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of One Love Restoration Ministry.

Mar 20, 2009

Chesapeake – James Lewis Halsey, 70, of the 2000 block of Centerville Turnpike was called home to be with the Lord March 20, 2009. Born in Waverly, Virginia, he was a graduate of Crestwood High School Class of 1956. He retired from Sears and Roebuck after 39 ½ years of...

Mar 19, 2009

Williamsburg – Lakeisha Diane Green, 22, of the 100 block of Brookhaven departed this life March 19, 2009. Born in Norfolk, she was employed with Fresh Market for over 2 years.

She is survived by her parents, Florene D. Green of Richmond and...

Mar 18, 2009

Chesapeake – Mr. Ovid "Nick" Nichols, 88, of the 900 block of Bells Mill Road entered eternal rest on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at Chesapeake General Hospital. Mr. Nichols was born to the late Pearl Tindale and Edward Bell. He was married to the love of his life for over...

Mar 5, 2009

Chesapeake – Luberta Harris Carrington, 82, of the 1800 block of Campstella Road departed this life March 5, 2009. Born in Virginia Beach, she was employed with Holloman and Brown Funeral Home for 19 years until her retirement. She was a longtime member of Greater St. Andrews AME Church where she served...

Feb 26, 2009

Chesapeake - Rhonda Faye Walton, 46, of the 2900 block of Fireside Road departed this life, February 26, 2009. Born in Goldsboro, North Carolina, she was a member of New Beginnings Deliverance Ministry, where she served on the usher board, and as a youth Sunday school teacher.

Feb 18, 2009

Chesapeake - Clentora Manley, "Mae", 87, of the 1800 block of Ohio Street departed this life February 18, 2009. Born in Chesapeake, she was a homemaker. She was a longtime active member of St. Joseph AME Zion Church, where she served on usher board #1 and #3, as a class...

Feb 16, 2009

Chesapeake - Annie Mae Tomlin, 82, of the 2600 block of Hemple Street departed this life February 16, 2009. Born in Marion, South Carolina, she was a former member of Gordon Chapel A.M.E. Church.

She is predeceased by her husband Rev. W.J. Tomlin....

Feb 14, 2009

Chesapeake – Wright Nathaniel Jones, Jr., 80, of the 1400 block of Bayberry Ct. South, passed away February 14, 2009.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses Oak Grove Road. Pretlow and Sons Funeral...

Feb 7, 2009

Chesapeake – Hurley Cleo Gwynn, 88, of the 200 block of Middle Oaks Drive departed this life February 7, 2009. Born in Norfolk County, she was a lifelong member of Divine Baptist Church where she remained very active until her health began to fail. She was a member of the Silver Strands.

She...

Feb 5, 2009

Virginia Beach – William Jason Francis, 32, of the 4000 block of Old Forge Road departed this life February 5, 2009. Born in New York City, he was a member of Vessels of Honor Christian Center where he served as a Deacon, Usher, Intercessor and Prayer Warrior.