Gloria Jean Boyd-Shearin
Aug 28, 2008
Gloria Jean Boyd-Shearin, 56, of the 400 block of Kemp Lane, passed away August 28, 2008. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Norfolk, Virginia. She went on to graduate from Booker T. Washington High School and attended Norfolk State University receiving a Batchelor of Arts in Home Economics. Professionally, Gloria worked for ARA/Laidlaw Transit for...
Cleveland Lee Person Jr.
Aug 27, 2008
Chesapeake - Cleveland Lee Person, Jr, 58, of the 1000 block of Latham Street departed this life August 27, 2008 . Born in Chesapeake , he was predeceased by his father Cleveland L. Person, Sr.
He is survived by his wife Diane E....
George Thomas Casher Jr.
Aug 24, 2008
Ewa Beach HI, PO1 George Thomas Casher Jr., stationed in Pearl Harbor, HI, died August 24, 2008, from wounds suffered in a motorcycle accident. Cash was born November 3, 1978, in Queens, New York. He moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1989 and graduated from Eastmoor High School; he enlisted in the U.S. Navy on...
Cornelius D. Purvis
Aug 22, 2008
Norfolk – Deacon Cornelius D. Purvis, 82, of the 2700 block of Woodland Avenue departed this life August 22, 2008 . A native of Norfolk, he was employed for 35 years at the Norfolk Naval Air Station un till his retirement, and he owned and operator a janitorial service.. He...
Flora Hardy Blanchard
Aug 20, 2008
Chesapeake- Dr. Flora Hardy Blanchard 93, went home to be with the Lord Aug. 20, 2008 in Baltimore MD. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Edward Jefferson and Clara Jefferson. In 1936, Flora married Rev. David J. Hardy, Sr. who predeceased her in 1948. From this union, two sons, David and Wesley, and two...
Isaac Benjamin James
Aug 18, 2008
Chesapeake – Isaac B. James, "Ike", 76, of the 2000 block of King Ct. , departed this life Monday, August 18, 2008 . Born in Florence County , South Carolina , he was educated in the Florence County Public School System. He was enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving tours...
Sarah J. Bailey
Aug 15, 2008
Chesapeake – Sarah J. Bailey, 89, passed away August 15, 2008 . She was born in Waverly, VA on November 23, 1918 .
A funeral service will be held 12:30 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake . Interment will...
Charles M. Price
Aug 11, 2008
Norfolk – Charles Monterey Price, 22, of Georgia and formerly of Norfolk passed away August 11, 2008.
He is survived by his father, Charles Price, III (Sherrilyn) of New Orleans and his mother, Nina Hill (James) of Georgia, a brother, Dominique White of Norfolk, and a sister, Christina Price of Georgia; grandmother, Vivian...
Thomasina Camille Dupree-Owens
Aug 9, 2008
Virginia Beach - Thomasina Camille Dupree-Owens, 40, of the 3800 block Cranberry Ct. departed this life August 9, 2008. Born in Willimantic, Connecticut, she was a Realtor.
She is survived by her husband, Oilver L. Owens, Jr., daughter, Elyse Robinson and son Joshua Owens of Virginia Beach;...
Moses Nathaniel Edmonds
Aug 6, 2008
Chesapeake – Moses N. Edmonds, 93, of the 600 block of Tuskegee Avenue went to his eternal resting place August 6, 2008 at the VA Medical Hospital in Hampton. He was the son of the late Moses and Virginia Edmonds. He served his country in World War II as a Corporal in...
Walter Blunt Jr.
Aug 5, 2008
Chesapeake – Walter Alfred Blunt, Jr. "Baby", formerly of 1320 Atlantic Avenue died August 5, 2008 in Chesapeake General Hospital. Mr. Blunt was born August 5, 1920 to the late Walter Blunt Sr. and Annabelle Blunt. He graduated from Providence High School. He was a retiree of Norfolk Southern Railroad, where he...
David Allen Mcclease
Aug 1, 2008
David Allen McClease departed this life August 1, 2008. Born in North Carolina, he was a Civil Service employee until his retirement and a Veteran of the United States Navy.
He is survived by his wife Josephine Alice McClease of Norfolk, two sons, one grandchild, four sisters, one sister-in-law, a devoted brother-in-law, and a host...
Ruth Helena Davis-Kennedy
Jul 7, 2008
Suffolk – Ruth Helena Davis-Kennedy, "Nana", 78, of the 100 block of South 10 th Street died July 7, 2008 .
A memorial service will be held 7:00 p.m. Friday at Suffolk Christian Fellowship Ministries. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements.
Jacqueline Custis Morgan
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...
Rhea Beverly Holmes Weaver
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...
Leon Alfred Jackson Sr.
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...
Addie Mae Smaw
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...
Marvin Young Coston
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.
Joseph Lee Ruffin
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...
Una Pearline Grant
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...
