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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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...
Annie Cecilia Perkins
Mar 16, 2007
Chesapeake - Annie Cecilia Perkins, 81, departed this earthly life to be with our Lord and Savior, March 16. She was born in the Hickory section of Chesapeake to the late Elijah and Margaret Brown. Mrs. Perkins received her Master?s Degree in Education from Hampton (Institute) University. She is a retired educator of Norfolk Public School System having taught at...
Mary Essie Wilson
Mar 15, 2007
I have run my race, I have finished my course. I have kept the faith. Henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord God shall give me at that day. Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, Mary E. Wilson was chosen by God on Thursday, March 15, 2007 to...
Greenville Towe
Mar 9, 2007
Norfolk - Greenville Towe, 69, passed away March 9, 2007 at his home. He was predeceased by his mother and father, Evelyn and Greenville Towe. He is retired from Service Electric. He is survived by two sons, Larry D. Redmond and Charles A. Redmond, Sr. (Angela Michelle), three sisters, Lula Vaughan, Valerie Towe, and Amanda Anderson, three brothers, Myron Towe...
Arthur Mckinley White
Mar 3, 2007
Norfolk -Arthur McKinley White, 73, of the 1000 block of Goff Street departed this life life March 3, 2007. Born in Virginia Beach, he was employed with Anchor Fence for 30 years, and owned and operated Arthur M. White Enterprises for 35 years until his retirement. He was a member of Malachi Lodge #136, Prince Hall Affiliation, and Queen Esther...
Frederick Lavon Griffin
Feb 25, 2007
Chesapeake - Frederick Lavon Griffin, 58, of the 500 block of Fernwood Farms Road departed this life February 25, 2007. He is survived by his daughters, Elnita Griffin and Selena Brown and son, Fredrico Lavon Cross, stepdaughter, Inez Robin and stepson, Antwan Cross all of Norfolk; parents, Viola S. Griffin and Albert Griffin, and brother, Albert L. Griffin (Margie) all...
