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Delores L. Howard

Delores L. Howard

May 25, 2007

Chesapeake - Delores L. Howard, 61, of the 300 block of Dexter Street departed this life May 26, 2007. Born in Norfolk, she was a member of New Calvary Baptist Church, where she served on the usher board. She is predeceased by her husband, George W. Howard, and her parents, Henry and Geraldine Moore. Survivors include her daughter, Sharon S....

Rudolph Augustus Wallace

Rudolph Augustus Wallace

May 25, 2007

Norfolk- Rudolph Augustus Wallace, 75, of the 1700 block of Oakfield Avenue departed this life May 25, 2007. Born in Norfolk, he served in the United States Air Force and retired after over 23 years of dedicated service. Upon retiring from the military, he was employed at Norfolk Naval Shipyard for over 20 years retiring again in 1993. He was...

Derek Terumasa Beamon

Derek Terumasa Beamon

May 23, 2007

Norfolk - Derek Terumasa Beamon, 48, of the 1000 block of Dubose Drive departed this life May 23, 2007. Born in Norfolk, he was a member of St. Thomas A.M.E. Zion Church where he sang in the male choir. He is predeceased by his sister, Kimberly M. Beamon. Survivors include his wife Faye Beamon and son Stephone Beamon of North...

Charles Arthur Cuffee

Charles Arthur Cuffee

May 14, 2007

Chesapeake - Charles Arthur Cuffee was born on December 11, 1950 in Hickory, Virginia to Charles Edward Cuffee and Cordelia Wilson Cuffee. He was the third of nine children and the first-born son. He departed this life on Monday night, May 14, 2007 at home with his devoted wife, Gloria, by his side. He graduated from Crestwood High School in...

Regina Inez Jackson

Regina Inez Jackson

May 10, 2007

Chesapeake - Regina Inez Jackson, of the 4200 block of Reid Street, went into eternal rest on May 10, 2007. A graduate of G.W. Carver High School, she was employed at the Norfolk Naval Supply Center for over 14 years as a Supply Technician. She leaves to cherish her loving memories her parents, Deacon Simon and Mildred Webster; three daughters,...

Wayne Maurice Jones Sr.

Wayne Maurice Jones Sr.

May 7, 2007

Norfolk - Wayne Maurice Jones, Sr., of the 2400 block of East Virginia Beach Blvd. was called home to be with the Lord, Monday, May 7, 2007. Born in South Norfolk, he was employed with American Trucking Association for over 20 years until his retirement. He was a member of St. Thomas A.M.E. Zion Church, where he was member of...

Ruth Mae Fuller Reid

Ruth Mae Fuller Reid

May 3, 2007

Norfolk - Ruth Mae Fuller Reid (Poopie) was called into eternal rest on Thursday, May 3, 2007 at her residence, 1700 block of Goodman Street, Norfolk, after a brief illness. She was born on June 22, 1922 to the late Benjamin and Susie Fuller. She was a member of St. Thomas A.M.E. Zion Church for over 65 years, where she...

Pastor Clara Jennings Isler Paxton

Pastor Clara Jennings Isler Paxton

Apr 24, 2007

Chesapeake - Pastor Clara Jennings Isler Paxton, 80, of the 700 Block of Gainsborough Ct, was called home to be with the Lord April 24, 2007. Born in Princess Anne County, she was Pastor of Rose of Sharon Revival Center for over 40 years. She was founder of the Holy Hour Gospel Singers, and Gospel Promoter- Mistress of Ceremony. She...

Florine V. Gray

Florine V. Gray

Apr 24, 2007

Chesapeake - Florine V. Gray, of the 1200 block of New Born Court departed this life on April 24, 2007. She was employed with South Eastern Training Center and the Chesapeake School System for over 25 years until her retirement. She is predeceased by her husband, William H. Gray, and daughter, Jeanette Sivels. Survivors include, one daughter, Bonnie L. King...

Christopher Carrington, Jr.

Christopher Carrington, Jr.

Apr 21, 2007

Portsmouth - Christopher Carrington Jr, 39, of Merrimac Drive departed this life April 21, 2007. He was a member of Greater St. Andrews AME Church. He is predeceased by his mother, Carolyn M. Carrington. Survivors include, his son, Christopher J. Crowell of Portsmouth; his father, Christopher Carrington Sr. of Virginia Beach; three sisters, Teri Townes  and husband Karl of Portsmouth,...

Reginald Scott Stewart

Reginald Scott Stewart

Apr 19, 2007

Virginia Beach - Reginald Scott Stewart, 50, of the 700 block of Pine Lake Drive departed this life April 19, 2007. Born in North Carolina, he was employed by Total Building Maintenance Company for over 5 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church Gilmerton, where he was active in the Pastor Aide. He is predeceased by his parents,...

Andre Lamont Nixon Sr.

Andre Lamont Nixon Sr.

Apr 17, 2007

Norfolk - Andre Lamont Nixon, Sr., 58, of the 1100 block of Bainbridge Blvd. departed this life April 17, 2007. Born in Norfolk, he was employed by Herc Corporation for 5 years. He was a member of New Central Baptist Church of Norfolk, Va. He is preceded by his mother Muriel Riddick, father Henry Wilkens, and a sister Diane Nixon....

Azarian Miracle Malik Goodman

Azarian Miracle Malik Goodman

Apr 14, 2007

Norfolk - Azarian Miracle Malik Goodman was born on April 14, 2007 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He leaves in loving memory his mother, Chambrea A. Goodman; his father, Johnny Thomas; his grandparents William and Mary Goodman; and two aunts, Ariel and Dyra Goodman all of Norfolk, Virginia. A graveside service will be held Thursday, April 19, 2007 at 11:00...

Eddie Gladdney

Eddie Gladdney

Apr 12, 2007

Norfolk - Eddie Gladdney, 81, of the 3300 block of Loam Street departed this life April 12, 2007. Born in Safford, Alabama, he retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years of dedicated service. After his military service, he was employed with Norfolk Naval Shipyard for 20 years until he retired. He was a member of Gabriel Chapel A.M.E. Zion...

Staff Sergeant Delray Wallace

Staff Sergeant Delray Wallace

Apr 12, 2007

Newport News- On Thursday, April 12, 2007, Staff Sgt. Delray Wallace was called to his eternal rest. He was born on October 30, 1968 in Portsmouth, Virginia to Ollie Lee Wallace and the late Mattie Louise Wallace. Delray attended Bayside High School where he graduated in 1987. He worked for the Xerox Company from 1989-1999 in the electronic field. He...

Lee Allen Williams Sr.

Lee Allen Williams Sr.

Apr 11, 2007

Chesapeake - Lee Allen Williams Sr., 87, of the 2000 block of Stalham Road departed this life April 11, 2007. Born in Norfolk County, he was employed with Hall Produce Company for over 56 years until his retirement. He was a United States Army Veteran, and a member of New St. Mark Apostolic COGIC. His wife Lessie Mae Williams...

Linzy Billups, Jr.

Linzy Billups, Jr.

Apr 5, 2007

Chesapeake - Linzy Billups, Jr., 70, departed this life April 5, 2007. Born in Swainsboro, Georgia, he was a bus driver for Roosevelt Island Transit Services for 25 years until his retirement. He is survived by his wife, Ethel B. Billups of Chesapeake; three daughters, Sandra McCarter (Stan) of New York, Lydia Billups of Hampton, and Ethel (Mickey) Billups of...

Harry Elmore Jackson, Jr.

Harry Elmore Jackson, Jr.

Apr 3, 2007

Chesapeake - Harry Elmore Jackson, Jr., 82, of the 700 block of Potter Road departed this life April 3, 2007. A funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of the Advent. Pretlow and Sons Funeral, Chesapeake is in charge of arrangements.

Willie Augusta Mcbride

Willie Augusta Mcbride

Mar 29, 2007

Norfolk - Willie Augusta McBride, "Will", 52, of the 1100 block of Covel Street departed this life Thursday, March 29, 2007. Born in Norfolk, he was employed as a Landscaping Supervisor, and he was a member and senior Deacon of Restoration Family Worship Center, where Elder Edward Everette, Sr. is pastor. He is predeceased by his father, David McBride. Survivors...

Daniel T. Felton

Daniel T. Felton

Mar 24, 2007

Chesapeake - Daniel T. Felton, Sr., 78, of the 1300 block of East Eva Blvd. departed this life March 24, 2007. Born in Hartford, North Carolina, he was employed with Norfolk Naval Shipyard for over 25 years until his retirement. He was a former member of First Baptist Church Bute Street and a Korean War Veteran. He is predeceased by...

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