obituaries

Jul 7, 2008

Portsmouth - Jacqueline C. Morgan, 63, passed away on July 7, 2008 . She was born to the late Alonzo and Lillian Custis Sr. Known for her outgoing personality and glowing smile, Jacqueline served as both a cheerleader and debutante in her school age years. She went on to graduate...

Jun 23, 2008

Chesapeake – Rhea Holmes Weaver, 67, of the 2600 block of Cedar Road died June 23, 2008 in Chesapeake General Hospital . Rhea was born to the late Hilda West and Clarence Holmes. She was reared by her grandparents the late Lula and Fred West in Norfolk . She was an elementary school teacher...

Jun 22, 2008

Chesapeake – Leon Alfred Jackson Sr., 68, of the 3300 block of Sir Meliot Ct. departed this life June 22, 2008 . Born in Sussex County , he served in the United States Navy as a Command Master Chief, retiring after 28 years of loyal and dedicated service. He was...

Jun 21, 2008

Chesapeake – Addie Mae Edmonds-Smaw of the 1900 block of Robert Hall Blvd. , died June 21, 2008 . Born to the late William and Eva Edmonds, she was predeceased by three brothers, Joseph, Booker T. and Dennis Edmonds, and a sister, Margaret Richardson.

She was the...

Jun 20, 2008

Virginia Beach - Marvin Young Coston, 44, of the 5800 block of North Hampton Blvd. died June 20, 2008.A funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday at St. Luke AME Church. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake is in charge of arrangements.

Jun 15, 2008

Joseph Lee Ruffin  of Chesapeake, Virginia departed this life on June 15, 2008.  Born in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, he was the oldest, beloved son of the late George and Minnie Lee Pender Ruffin.  He was predeceased by three brothers, George Ruffin, Daniel Ruffin and John Ruffin.  Joseph was born August 13, 1939.  He was 68.Joseph attended Edgecombe County Public...

Jun 13, 2008

Chesapeake – Una Patricia Grant, 73, of the 1900 block of Gatewood Ct. departed this life June 13, 2008 . Born in New York , she was a teacher with the New York School System for over 20 years until her retirement in 1994. She was a former member of...

Jun 12, 2008

Anna Maske Smith, 79, of the 1900 block of Robert Hall Blvd. , passed away peacefully in her home on June 12, 2008 . She was born in Bennettsville , South Carolina to the late Lemon and Hattie Lee Maske on February 28, 1929 . She was predeceased by her husband, Velmer " Whit...

Jun 4, 2008

Alma V. Upton, 91, of Norfolk passed away June 4, 2008 at DePaul Hospital. She was born in Norfolk County and was preceded in death by her parents Rev. Cecil E. Upton and Maggie Peace Upton; sister, Mrs. Thelma U. Smith and brother, Mr. Leslie A. Upton, Sr. Mrs. Upton, ?Aunt Alma?, was educated in the Norfolk County Public School...

Jun 2, 2008

Norfolk – Julia A. Thorogood, also known to some as Miss Freeda, 84, went to be with her heavenly father on Thursday, June 26, 2008 . She was received into God's kingdom with smiles and open arms welcoming his faithful servant.

She was preceded in death by...

Jun 1, 2008

Norfolk - Willie Joseph Johnson, 58, of the 1800 block of Greenleaf Drive departed this life June 1, 2008 in the VA Hospital, Hampton. Born in Norfolk, he was employed with the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid Atlantic, Norfolk as a Moble Equipment Servicer for 28 years until his retirement.  He served in the United States Marine Corps. He is...

May 24, 2008

Norfolk - James Edward Durant, Sr. (Jimmy) peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2008 at his residence. He was born in Wilmington, N.C. to the late Reverend Peter Durant and Kertell Durant. He was predeceased by his wife, Demetry T. Durant, four brothers and three sisters. Survivors include his children, Janice Holt, James E. Durant, Jr., Barbara Williams, Barbara...

May 21, 2008

CHESAPEAKE - Edwin C. Williams, 80, formerly of the 200 block of Shoreside Road, passed away peacefully at Chesapeake Health Care on May 21, 2008. A native of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, he was born July 13, 1927. He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy C. Williams, and was the son of the late Blake and Irene Williams. Edwin, a...

May 20, 2008

Say not it's a dreadful journey When the Savoir leads the way; It?s but passing through the shadows To the land of endless day! Mrs. Carter of Norfolk, Virginia, a native of Chowan, North Carolina, died in Sentara Life Nursing Home on Wednesday, May 21, 2008. She was predeceased by her husband, Lester Carter and by her parents, Alcay and...

May 18, 2008

Portsmouth - Jessie Lee Blowe, 87, of the 2600 block of Hickory Street departed this life May 18, 2008. Born in Chesapeake, he was employed at Norfolk Naval Shipyard for over 20 years and Western Auto for over 10 years. He was a Mason and a member of the Washington Lodge, Portsmouth. He is predeceased by his wife of 54...

May 17, 2008

Chesapeake - On Saturday, May 17, 2008, the Lord called our beloved Mattie Mae Lawrimore Hopkins home. Mattie was born on September 17, 1947 in Georgetown, S.C. to Pennie Lawrimore and the late Edward Joseph Lawrimore, Sr. She was a graduate of Crestwood High School and attended Virginia Commonwealth University. At an early age she was baptized and attended Bethel...

May 17, 2008

Chesapeake - Dorothy Mae Ashby, 64, of the 400 block of Harbour North Drive departed this life May 17, 2008. Born in Chesapeake, she was the widow of Melvin Ashby. She is predeceased by her husband, Melvin Ashby and her parents, Linwood and Viona Boone. Survivors include her daughter, Gloria Boone of Chesapeake; two sons, James Boone of Chesapeake, and...

May 6, 2008

Stephanie Denise Andrews daughter of Otelia Andrews and the late Moses Andrews departed this life May 6, 2008 in Washington, D.C. She was a 1984 graduate of Cradock High School.She is survived by her mother, Otelia Andrews; fiancé, Michael Hudgins; family members, Anthony Andrews, Dwight Andrews, Winifred Deberry, Freda DeBose, Jeritza Jeffries, other relatives and friends.Her final rite is scheduled...

Apr 27, 2008

Chesapeake - Delois B. Phillips, 72, of the 1900 block of Buckland Street died April 27, 2008. Mrs. Phillips was a retired teacher?s assistant for Chesapeake Public Schools. She was a member of St. Joseph A.M.E.Z. Church where she was a Deaconess. Mrs. Phillips is survived by a daughter, Ruth B. Francis and her husband, Larry; a brother, Fred P....

Apr 19, 2008

Carolsue Smith Brooks departed this life Saturday, April 19, 2008 in Waldorf, Maryland. She ws born August 17, 1952 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Eugene and Gladys Smith. Carolsue graduated from Crestwood High School in 1970, and attended Norfolk State University. She was employed at Mary Calcott Elementary School until her illness. She leaves to cherish her memories two...