obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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....

Nov 24, 2008

Norfolk – Artiste Tyrone Clarke, 11 months, of the 1400 block of West Little Creek Road went home to be with the Lord November 24, 2008. He was born at Portsmouth Naval Hospital.

He is survived by his parents, Cierra Ford and Marquis...

Nov 20, 2008

Norfolk - Minnie B. Wardrick went home to be with the Lord Thursday, November 20, 2008. Born September 12, 1914 in Franklin County, North Carolina to the late Henry and Caroline Thomas, she attended schol in North Carolina and moved to Norfolk in 1944. She received the Lord at a very early age. She married the love of her life,...

Nov 18, 2008

Norfolk – Bertha Lee Pittman King, 90, of the 6900 block of Partridge Street was called home to be with the Lord November 18, 2008. Born in North Carolina, she was a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a Pastor's Aid and Missionary, and an honorary...

Oct 28, 2008

Chesapeake – Alma Ruffin Wood 93, of the 1000 block of Great Bridge Boulevard departed this life October 28, 2008. Born in Norfolk, she was a Teacher in the Chesapeake School System for over 40 years until her retirement. Mrs. Wood was a longtime member of New Hope United Church...

Oct 25, 2008

NORFOLK - On Saturday, October 25, 2008, after a long illness, Lessie Lee Hathaway Clark, 87, formerly of 1701 Melon St., Norfolk VA, went home to be with the Lord. Lessie died at her daughter's home in Chesapeake VA surrounded by her loving children.

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Oct 25, 2008

Virginia Beach – James Randolph Braithwaite, better known as Randy Braithwaite passed away at his residence in the 800 block of Outerbridge Quay , Virginia Beach after a long illness. Born in Virginia Beach, Randy was a graduate of Union-Kempsville High School and retired after 30 years of service from...

Oct 19, 2008

Chesapeake – Charlie Clifton Brown, 70, of the 2300 block of Dunbarton Drive departed this life October 19, 2008. Born in Chesapeake, he earned a bachelor's degree from Howard University, and was employed as an Electrical Engineer until his retirement. He was a member of Omega PSI PHI Fraternity, and...

Oct 16, 2008

Norfolk - Carolyn J. Satterwhite, of the 200 block of Corporate Blvd. died October 16, 2008. A funeral servcie will be held noon Saturday at Freedom Church of God in Christ. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake is in charge of arrangements.

Oct 16, 2008

Norfolk - Clara Skinner Reid, 96, of the 500 block of Liberty Street died October 16, 2008. A funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.

Oct 14, 2008

Chesapeake – Kenneth Lee Waters of the 2000 block of Flower Lane departed this life October 14, 2008.

He is predeceased by his mother, Sarah Waters, father, John Turner, and sister, Linda Pope. Survivors include two daughters, Lakesha D. Bright of Portsmouth and...

Sep 23, 2008

Chesapeake – Shirley Mae Skinner, 69, of the 1800 block of Varsity Drive departed this life September 23, 2008. Born in Winsor, North Carolina, she was employed with Jr. Market for 22 years until her retirement. She was a faithful member of First Trinity A.M.E. Church.

She is predeceased by her son, James...

Sep 8, 2008

Portsmouth – Walter Ezekiel Cuffee, 87, of Holly Hill Lane departed peacefully with his children at his bedside early Monday morning, September 8, 2008 at 3:14 a.m.

He grew up in West Munden. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and upon...