Fannie Brewer Jones
Feb 25, 2008
Virginia Beach - Fannie Brewer Jones, 87, of the 6300 block of Colby Way departed this life February 25, 2008. Born in Edenton, North Carolina, she was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Jones and her parents Ernest and Fannie Brewer. She is survived by her son, Willis A. Faulkner of Ozark, Alabama; brother, Sidney F. Brewer of...
Mary Sue Haynes
Feb 23, 2008
Virginia Beach - Mary Sue Haynes of the 3000 block of Honey Tree Lane was called home to be with the Lord February 24, 2008. Born September 11, 1916 in Prince George County, Virginia, she was the first child of the late Vassie and John Thomas Johns. At an early age, she confessed faith in God and attended Smith Corner...
M. Marie Brumsey
Feb 19, 2008
Chesapeake - M. Marie Brumsey, 57, of the 4600 block Old Fox Trail departed this life February 19, 2008. Born in Portsmouth, she graduated from Booker T. Washington High School, Class of 1967, and attended Norfolk State University. She was employed with Verizon Services Corporation for 26 years as a Project Manager until her retirement in 2002. She is predeceased...
Martha C. Bland
Feb 19, 2008
Chesapeake - Martha C. Bland, 68, of the 1900 block of Robert Hall Blvd. departed this life February 19, 2008. Born in Norfolk, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Hazel Cuffee. She was employed with Sentara Leigh Hospital until her retirement. She is survived by her three children, Julius B. Johnson, Jeffrey L Johnson and Veronica L....
James Spellman Sr.
Feb 17, 2008
James Spellman, Sr., 86, went to his eternal rest on Sunday, February 17, 2008. A native of Winfall, NC, he was the son of the late George Spellman and Addie Spellman Holley. He is predeceased by his wife, Johnwillie Ford and son, Famous E. Spellman, Sr. He retired from Norfolk Shipbuilding and Drydock after 33 years of service. He was...
Rebecca Lacewell Ricks
Feb 9, 2008
Rebecca Lacewell Ricks was born on June 14, 1920 in East Arcadia, North Carolina to the late Dave and Frances Violee Lacewell. She departed this life on February 9, 2008 at her residence in Bronx, New York. Rebecca accepted Christ as her Savior and joined Grahams Chapel AME Zion Church in the East Arcadia Community at an early age. Â Rebecca...
Winston Ulysess Holloman Jr.
Feb 8, 2008
Winston Ulysses (Man) Holloman Jr. passed away on February 8, 2008 at 1pm when  God called one of his angels to be with him. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia and resided in Chesapeake. Before his illness, he was employed at the Ford Plant. His passions were clothes, music and his friends. Winston was preceded in death by his father,...
Kathleen Darnell Boone
Feb 6, 2008
Portsmouth - On Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 3:30 a., the Lord called our beloved daughter, Kathleen Darnell Boone home to eternal rest. She departed this life after a brief illness at the Bon Secours Mary view Medical Center in Portsmouth. Kathleen was born in Nansemond County, Virginia on December 22, 1946 to Dolllie M. Boone and the late Carl...
Austin E. Crudup
Feb 5, 2008
Chesapeake - Austin E. Crudup, 85, of the 100 Block of Jones Street, departed this life February 5, 2008. Born in Chesapeake, he was employed with the Naval Public Work Center at NOB for 39 years until he retired in 1980. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church South Hill, where he was Deacon Emeritus. He is survived...
Bertha Mary Jackson
Feb 4, 2008
Chesapeake - On Monday, February 4, 2008 our family was broken with the loss of our beloved mother, Bertha M. Jackson that was called home to be with the Lord. A native of Covington, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late John B. Reid and Camilla Jones Reid. Her husband of 60 years, Harry E. Jackson, Jr., sons, Harry...
Alonzo Custis Jr.
Feb 3, 2008
Chesapeake - Alonzo Custis Jr., 60, of the 1000 block of Greer Street departed this life February 3, 2008. Born in Norfolk, he was employed with Ecolochem/GE Mobile for 24 years, and a longtime member of First Baptist Church Campostella. A graduate of George Washington Carver High School, he earned a degree in 1970 from Elizabeth City State University, where...
Godfrey Carlton Pulley
Jan 29, 2008
Chesapeake - Godfrey Carlton Pulley, 68, of the 600 block of Crystal Avenue departed this life January 29, 2008. Born in Spring Hope, North Carolina, he was of the Baptist faith, and a construction worker. He is survived by a daughter and son; two sisters, Jessie Taylor (Martin) of Seaside, California and Madge Taylor of Chesapeake; two brothers, Harold Pulley...
Milford Rhodes Sr.
Jan 26, 2008
Portsmouth - Milford Rhodes, Sr., 85, was called home to rest January 26, 2008 at his home. Â Born in Norfolk County, VA to the late Milton and Lucy Rhodes, he was a faithful member of First Baptist Church, Berkley. Mr. Rhodes was a graduate of Norfolk County High School. He retired from Craney Island, U.S. Navy Fuel Depot, and he...
Colon Freeman
Jan 23, 2008
Chesapeake - Colon Freeman, 75, of the 1800 block of Martin Avenue was called home to be with the Lord January 23, 2008. Born  June 20, 1932 in Norfolk, Virginia, he was the son of the late Solomon and Leana Freeman. He was employed with Sentara Norfolk General for over 39 years until his retirement. He is survived by his...
Roy L. Eborn
Jan 13, 2008
Norfolk - Roy L. "Kilroy" Eborn, 62 of the 2900 block of Hollister Avenue passed away January 13, 2008 in his home. Born January 4, 1946, he attended Booker T. Washington High School, and was employed with the government for 23 years at Dam Neck as a painter, and later became an independent painter. He also had a love and...
Edith Diane Williams Harris
Jan 11, 2008
Edith Diane Williams Harris, 55, of the 1600 block of Arcturus Lane departed this life January 11, 2008. Born in Ahoskie, North Carolina, she was preceded in death by her father, Marvin E. Williams, Sr. She is survived by her husband, James P. Harris Jr., daughter, Christina D. Harris and son, Joel P. Harris all of Virginia Beach; mother, Mary...
Kay Francis Mcintosh
Jan 3, 2008
Kay Francis Mcintosh, 67, of the 300 block of Tangerine Trail died January 3, 2008. A funeral service will be held noon Tuesday at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, Portsmouth. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake is in charge of arrangements.
Marie Dozier
Dec 30, 2007
Norfolk - Marie Dozier, 102 of the 900 block of E. Princess Anne Road was called home to be with the Lord December 30, 2007. She was a longtime member of St. Luke A.M.E. Church. She is survived by her son, Johnnie Dozier Jr. of Norfolk, daughter, Marion Gregory of Chesapeake, a grandson, Sherman Dozier, nephews, David Butts of...
Millicent Charity Nesbit
Dec 29, 2007
Chesapeake - Millicent Charity Nesbit, 64, of the 700 block of Partridge Avenue passed away December 29, 2007. A funerals service will be held noon Thursday at First Baptist Church West Munden. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements.
Walter Eugene Vollin
Dec 26, 2007
On December 26, 2007, Walter Eugene Vollin better known as ?Gene? departed this life to go home to be with the Lord. He was born on November 18, 1934 in Washington, D.C. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 46 years, Ruth Mae Reid Vollin; two sons, Reginald W. Reid (Phyllis) and Calvin L. Reid (Geraldine); two...
