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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...

Annie Cecilia Perkins

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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