obituaries

Feb 5, 2009

Vonda was born in Chesapeake, Virginia on July 8, 1949. She was the daughter of Alice Roundtree-Bronson of Quague, New York. Vonda was educated in Chesapeake, Virginia. At the age of 17, she moved to Brooklyn, New York. As a residenct of New York City, she was employed as a caregiver for emergency children with the department of social service....

Feb 4, 2009

Mary Brehon Gay celebrated her 84 th birthday by returning to the arms of God on February 4, 2009. Born in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Joseph H. and Mary Donaldson Brehon, she was the 10 th of 12 siblings. She is survived by her husband, Odie M. Gay, Jr.; a daughter, Irene Clark...

Feb 3, 2009

Chesapeake - Helen Delois Simons, 71, of the 1900 block of Robert Hall Blvd., departed this life February 3, 2009. Born in Chesapeake, she was employed with Golden Triangle for over 30 years until her retirement.

She was predeceased by two daughters, Monalisa...

Jan 28, 2009

CHEASAPEAKE – Abell Mack, 69, was called home on Jan. 28, 2009.

He is predeceased by his parents, 3 brothers and a sister. He is survived by a loving wife Rosa Mack, brothers, Andrew, James, Melvin, and Earl Mack. Sisters Earline and Marjorie Mack, one son Kenneth...

Jan 24, 2009

Virginia Beach – Wanda Tovanna Felton, 46, of the 1800 block of Hickory Nut Loop departed this life January 24, 2009. Born in Norfolk, she was a Pharmacy Technician with TriCare for over 5 years.

She is predeceased by her mother, Willie Mae Felton. Survivors include her...

Jan 22, 2009

Virginia Beach – Cheryl V. Wilkins, 51, of the 1200 block of Fenton Street departed this life January 22, 2009. Born in Virginia Beach, she was employed with the Virginia Beach Public School System for 18 years. She was a longtime member of New Light Baptist Church where she served...

Jan 21, 2009

Jessie F. Howard passed away January 21, 2009. She is survived by her children, Cassandra Fugate, Mable Sharp, and James W. Howard II; grandchildren, Karlease Fullard (Julien), Nisa Leary, Jessie Fugate, Tony Fugate, Kevin Fugate and Erica Sharp; step granddaughter, Brooke Jones; great grandchildren, Julien D. Fullard II, Kaylani Clark, Naomi Fugate, Khloe Clark, and a host of relatives and...

Jan 17, 2009

Norfolk - Evelyn Joyce Hall Smith peacefully slipped into eternal rest on January 17, 2009 surrounded by family.

Evelyn was born in Norfolk on August 7, 1928 to the late Sidney Hall and Mildred Perry. She was educated in Norfolk Public Schools and...

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...

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....

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....

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...