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Carrie Louise Hinton

Carrie Louise Hinton

Feb 20, 2007

Norfolk - The chapter of Life on earth was completed for Carrie Louise Hinton, 71, of the 600 block of East Virginia Beach Boluvard on 20 February 2007 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.  Born in Darlington, South Carolina, she was employed with Leigh Memorial Hospital until her retirement. She was preceded in death by her mother, Viola B. Jackson; father,...

Lillian Beatrice Macy

Lillian Beatrice Macy

Feb 18, 2007

Chesapeake - Lillian Beatrice Macy, 99, of the 1200 block of Marge Drive died February 18, 2007. Lillian Beatrice Macy was born in Norfolk, Virginia on December 9, 1907. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Reginald K. Macy; her mother, Allie Ruffin; and sister, Virginia Scott. Lillian attended and later taught at St. Joseph's Catholic School in...

Shirley Jean Martin Kelly

Shirley Jean Martin Kelly

Feb 16, 2007

On Friday, February 16, 2007 God whispered to Shirley "your work on Earth is done, I will carry you home." Shirley Jean Kelly was born in Columbus, Ohio to Ida L. and the late Hughie Martin.  She is predeceased by two brothers; James L. and Hugh Jeffrey Martin.Shirley experienced a massive heart attack on June 24, 2006 and left us...

Edward Wyche, Jr.

Edward Wyche, Jr.

Feb 14, 2007

Norfolk - Edward Wyche, Jr., ?Eddie?, 63, formerly of Swells Point Road died February 14, 2007. A native of Norfolk, he served in the U.S. Army and was a member of ILA Local 1458. He leaves to cherish his memory, two daughters, Tracey G. Wyche and Jonnese L. Wyche; one granddaughter, Teshara J. Wyche; three grandsons, Tramaine Q. Wyche, Daiquan...

Gloria Walker Brown

Gloria Walker Brown

Feb 13, 2007

Chesapeake - Gloria Walter Brown, 84, of the 500 block of Providence Road and formerly of 402 Dwight Drive, Portsmouth passed away February 13, 2007. Born in Norfolk, she was a former employee of Norfolk State University. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah?s Witnesses, Indian River Congregation and a former member of the Greenwood Congregation. She...

Helen Frances Davis

Helen Frances Davis

Feb 10, 2007

Norfolk - Helen Frances Davis, 80, of the 1200 block of Pike Street was called home to be with the Lord February 10, 2007. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, she was employed with the City of Norfolk in Parks and Recreations for 31 years. She was a member of St. Paul C.M.E. Church where she was President of the Floral Club,...

Calvin Shelton Norman

Calvin Shelton Norman

Jan 30, 2007

Chesapeake - Calvin S. Norman was born January 7, 1954, and sunset for him January 30, 2007. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at noon at Gabriel Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, 2216 Long Ridge Road, Chesapeake by Rev. Alphonso Griffin. Interment will follow at St. Luke Cemetery. Viewing will be held Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. until...

Garry Hinton

Garry Hinton

Jan 30, 2007

Chesapeake - Garry Hinton, 49, of the 500 block of Harbor North Drive died January 30, 2007. A funeral service will be held Monday at noon in the chapel of Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.

Mary Edd Harris

Mary Edd Harris

Jan 30, 2007

Chesapeake - Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, niece, aunt and cousin, Mary Edd Harris, departed her earthly home on January 30, 2007. Born to Edward and Everlina Bonds, Mary spent her early years in Edenton, North Carolina. The family moved to Virginia with Mary settling in the Portlock Section of Chesapeake. Mary leaves to cherish her...

Demint Frazier Walker

Demint Frazier Walker

Jan 28, 2007

Virginia Beach - Demint Frazier Walker, 60, of the 5100 block of Andover Court departed this life January 28, 2007. Born in Norfolk, he served in the United States Army for 20 years until his retirement, and received numerous military awards. He was a member of Burning Bush Worship Center and a Mason. He was predeceased by his father, Abraham...

Sylvia Jeanette Skyles' Moore

Sylvia Jeanette Skyles' Moore

Jan 24, 2007

Chesapeake-Sylvia Jeannette Skyles' Moore, 68, of the 1200 block of Sir Lancelot Drive departed this life on Tuesday, January 23, 2007.  Born in Chesapeake, Virginia, she was a member of First Baptist Church South Hill.She is survived by her husband, Robert S. Moore of Chesapeake; three daughters, Carla W. Kennedy of Chesapeake, Sharon Cameron (David) of North Carolina, and Georgianna...

Jermaine Antonio Wesby, Sr.

Jermaine Antonio Wesby, Sr.

Jan 24, 2007

Chesapeake - Jermaine Antonio "Monk" Wesby, Sr. 33, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2007. He was a native of Norfolk and a member of Greater St. Andrews A.M.E Church. Jermaine is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn "Mimi" Carrington; children, Ashley N. Carrington, Jermaine Antonio "Lil Jay" Wesby, Jr., Shameek T. Pettaway; stepdaughter, Ashlee Knight; mother and father, Pearline and...

Odney Marie Turner

Odney Marie Turner

Jan 1, 2007

Chesapeake - Odney Marie Turner, 67, of the 400 block of Ivy Crescent departed this life January 1, 2007. Born in Ridgeway, North Carolina, she was a member of First Baptist Church West Munden, where she served on the #2 Usher Board. She is survived by her husband, Douglas Turner, Sr. of Chesapeake; one daughter Doretha Spruill (Carlton) of Chesapeake;...

Charlie Augustus Griffin, Sr.

Charlie Augustus Griffin, Sr.

Dec 30, 2006

Chesapeake ? Charlie Augustus Griffin, Sr., 64, of the 100 block of Welch Lane departed this life December 30, 2006. Born in Chesapeake, he is predeceased by his wife Belinda D. Griffin, father, Charlie Griffin, and his brother, Owen D. Griffin. He is survived by his mother, Mildred Griffin of Chesapeake; one daughter, Malinda D. Blowe (Jason) of Virginia Beach;...

Virginia Manley Burfoot

Virginia Manley Burfoot

Dec 30, 2006

Norfolk - On December 30, 2006, God dispatched his angel down to receive our mother, sister, and grandmother, Virginia Manley Burfoot better known as ?Jennie.? Jennie was born to the late Frank Manley and Mollie Manley. She was educated in the public school system of Chesapeake (South Norfolk). Jennie leaves to cherish her memory, five sons, Patrick (Beatrice), Terry and...

Nathaniel Williams Jr.

Nathaniel Williams Jr.

Dec 25, 2006

Chesapeake- Nathaniel Williams, Jr. 69, of the 2100 block of Burnside Place, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, December 25, 2006 after a long illness. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia, February 7, 1937 to the late Nathaniel Williams, Sr., and revived by his mother Evelyn Williams. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Earle Ashby and Grant Fields....

James Harrel Rogers, Sr.

James Harrel Rogers, Sr.

Dec 19, 2006

Virginia Beach - James Harrel Rogers, Sr., 74, of the 800 block of Drift Tide Drive departed this life December 19, 2006. Born in Jackson, Tennessee, he served in the United States Navy and retired after 21 years of dedicated service, and he was a civil service employee for 20 years until his retirement. He was member of Christ Pentecostal...

Willie Rayfield Sykes

Willie Rayfield Sykes

Dec 16, 2006

Chesapeake - Willis Rayfield Sykes of the 1100 block of Johnstown Road entered into eternal rest, December 16, 2006, and went home to be with the Lord. He was a native of Chesapeake and he retired after working for 25 years. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon and an usher. He is...

Clarence C. Mayo

Clarence C. Mayo

Dec 16, 2006

Norfolk- Clarence C. Mayo, Sr., 79, born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, April 16, 1927, went home to be with his Lord on December 16, 2006. He passed at Norfolk General Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife Mildred Butler Mayo, and he leaves behind to cherish his memory, four daughters, Jeanneatha Nixon (Kwasi Imhotep), Dorothy Evans, Diann Eugenia Mayo,...

Russell Alvin Moyler, Sr.

Russell Alvin Moyler, Sr.

Dec 12, 2006

Chesapeake - Russell Alvin Moyler, Sr., 89, o the 2500 block Old Greenbrier Road was called home to be with the Lord December 22, 2006. Born in Sussex County, he was employed with Norfolk Southern Railroad for 44 years until his retirement. He was a member of Word of Faith Worship Center, an ordained Deacon, and father to many local...

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