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Sarah Lee Owens
Jun 13, 2007
Virginia Beach - Sarah Lee Owens, 93, of the 1900 block of Popes Head Arch departed this life June 13, 2007. Born in Norfolk, she is predeceased by her daughter Doris Scott and daughter-in-law, Barbara Jean Owens. She is survived by her daughter, Laura Headley of New York, sons, John H. Owens of New York and Norman C. Owens of...
Rubie E. Driver
Jun 13, 2007
Virginia Beach - Rubie E. Driver, 76, of the 800 block of Antonick Lane departed this life June 13, 2007. Born in Louisburg, North Carolina, he was employed at the Naval Air Rework Facility for over 32 years until his retirement. He was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church, where he was the former chairman of the Trustee Board,...
Rev. Dr. Willie R. Ponds, Sr.
Jun 10, 2007
Rev. Dr. Willie R. Ponds, Sr. was called home to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on June 10, 2007. He was born on June 22, 1932 in Red Bay, Florida to the late Earnest and Idella Ponds. He was the 8th of 13 siblings. After migrating to Norfolk through the US Army, he joined the Mt. Hermon...
Jimmie Kendall Hunter
Jun 4, 2007
Virginia Beach - Jimmie Kendall Hunter, 54, of the 3000 block of Breslaw Ct departed this life June 4, 2007. Born in North Carolina, he served in the United States Air Force Reserves for 5 years, and was employed as a mechanic for over 23 years. He was a member of Olive Grove Baptist Church. He is predeceased by his...
Elvis Griffin
Jun 4, 2007
Chesapeake - Elvis Griffin, 49, of the 3100 block of Fairview Street departed this life June 4, 2007. Born in Chesapeake, he was employed with Ready Concrete. He is survived by his son, Anthony Cuffee of Virginia Beach, his mother, Mable Griffin of Chesapeake, eight sisters, Mable M. Griffin, Evelyn Griffin, Betty Griffin, Vanessa Griffin, Cynthia Brooks (Michael), Cathy Riddick...
Walter Mckoy
Jun 3, 2007
Virginia Beach - Walter McKoy, affectionately known as "Trump", peacefully departed our earthly realm on Sunday, June 3, 2007. Born in Maxton, N.C., he was the son of Gaston and Sadie McKoy. He served in the US Navy during WWII; after his Honorable Discharge, he pursued a career in radiology at Bronx Lebanon Hospital until retiring in 1992 and moving...
Juanita Shirley Freeman
May 31, 2007
Chesapeake - Juanita Shirley Freeman, 72, affectionately known as Mumz, of the 1900 block of Robert Hall Blvd. and formerly of 404 Mapleshore Drive departed this life May 31, 2007. Born in Harlem, New York, she was employed with the Norfolk Public School System as a bus driver for over 32 years until her retirement. She received numerous awards for...
Mittie Ann Boone
May 27, 2007
Chesapeake - Mittie Ann Boone, 91, of the 1100 block of Gauntlet Drive departed this life May 27, 2007. She was a former member of New St. Mark Apostolic Faith Church of God. She is predeceased by her daughter, Betty Boone Coker. She is survived by three grandson, Arlo V. Coker of Philadelphia, Vince Jos'e Coker of Norfolk and Ricardo...
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
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
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
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
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.
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....
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