Anna Maske Smith
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...
Alma Victoria Upton
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...
Julia Thorogood
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...
Willie Joseph Johnson
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...
James Edward Durant Sr.
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...
Edwin Council Williams
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...
Mildred Lee Carter
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...
Jessie Lee Blowe
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...
Mattie Mae Lawrimore Hopkins
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...
Dorothy Mae Ashby
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...
Stephanie Denise Andrews
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...
Delois B. Phillips
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....
Carolsue Smith Brooks
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...
Wilbert Parker
Apr 18, 2008
Wilbert Parker, 78, of the 3100 block of Hunters Glen Ct. departed this life April 18, 2008. A native of Chesapeake, he was employed with the department of the Navy for over 40 years until her retirement in 1990. He was a member of Holy Temple Ministries, where he served as a Deacon and Usher. He is predeceased by his...
Delores Ellis Gunter
Apr 16, 2008
Norfolk - Delores Ellis Gunter, 73, of the 800 block of Wilson Road was called home to be with the Lord April 16, 2008. Born in Norfolk, she was a member of First Pentecostal United Holy Church, where she was a member of the senior choir. She is predeceased by her husband, Paige L. Gunter. Survivors include four daughters, Catherine...
Levaughn Nixon Fuller
Apr 14, 2008
LeVaughn Nixon Fuller, 78, of the 1700 block of Martin Ave. entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 14, 2008. She was born February 12, 1930 in Norfolk County. LeVaughn was the seventh child of the late Willie C. and Lola A. Nixon. LeVaughn was an active member of Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church in Chesapeake, where she served as...
Jyancy Sykes Booker
Apr 11, 2008
Chesapeake- Mrs. Jyancy Pernell Sykes Booker of the 600 block of Fernwood Farms Road departed this life April 11, 2008. Born on September 8, 1931 in Norfolk, she was the oldest daughter of the late David and Effie Sykes. A native of the Berkley Section of Norfolk, Mrs. Booker graduated from Booker T. Washington High School, and earned her bachelor?s...
Kathryn Pretlow Wright
Apr 10, 2008
Norfolk - Kathryn Pretlow Wright, 86, of the 1200 block of Pike Street was called home to be with the Lord April 10, 2008. Born in Norfolk, she was the daughter of the late Garland Pretlow Sr. and Lillie Deal Pretlow. She worked with the Norfolk Public School System until her retirement, and she was a longtime member of St....
Gale Patricia Jennette
Apr 9, 2008
Norfolk - Gale Patricia Jennette, 51, of the 700 block of E. 28th Street died April 9, 2008 at home. She is survived by three sisters, nine brothers, two aunts, two uncles, and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends. A funeral service will be held 1 pm Tuesday in the chapel of Pretlow and...
Joshie Long Grant
Apr 6, 2008
Chesapeake - Mrs. Joshie Grant age 87 of the 600 block of Quail Avenue was called home April 6, 2008, in her home. Mrs. Grant was a native of Jackson, North Carolina. She was a member as well as a deaconess of St. Mark UCC of Berkley for over 50 years. Mrs. Grant was the wife of the late John...
