obituaries

Louisiana - Timothy Isaiah Cherry of the 200 block of Honeysuckle Street died September 16, 2006. He is surived his loving parents, Tasha Toliver Cherry and Eric Cherry, two sisters, Erica Cherry and Charlena Toliver, one brother Deonte Toliver, loving grandparents, great grandparents,  aunts, uncles, cousins and many family frineds. A graveside service will be held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m....

Norfolk - Fannie Bray, 90, of the 3000 block of Swells Point Road was called home to be with the Lord November 11, 2006.  She was a member of Second Calvary Baptist Church where she served on the usher board. She is survived by one niece, Barbara L. Lassister (Irvin) of Norfolk; two nephews, James E. Waffe (Sue Mae) of...

Norfolk - Mary Etta Knight, 84, of the 3000 block of Riverside Drive departed this life January 18, 2007. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. She is predeceased by her husband, Johnnie Knight, Sr. Survivors include five daughters, Mary E. Brown, Shirley M. Williams (Robert), Carolyn G. Wyatt (Nathaniel), and Doris D. Bingham (Robert) all...

Norfolk - Mildred Sutton, 82, of the 200 block of South Newtown Road departed this life November 23, 2006. Born in North Carolina, she was a sale associate for Gayle's Wigs and Things in Norfolk until her retirement. A long time member of the St. Thomas A.M.E. Zion Church, she was a member of the Steward Board where she served...

Norfolk - Wanda Renee Haskins Davis, 48, affectionately called "Cutthroat" passed away November 1, 2006 at a local hospital. She is predeceased by her father, William Haskins, Sr., and both paternal and maternal grandparents. Wanda is survived by her husband, Wayne S. Davis, Sr., of Richmond, VA, a son, Wayne S. Davis, Jr., and mother, Maureen Haskins of Norfolk, six...

Chesapeake - Tony Jay Watson of the 100 block of Lincoln Road departed this life November 2, 2006 in a local hospital. Born in Norfolk County now Chesapeake, he was the son of the late Doris and Melvin Watson, Sr. He joined First Baptist Crestwood at an early age, and was always willing to serve in the Crestwood community whenever...

"Tessie" Norfolk - Born and raised in Norfolk, (Berkley), Russell B. Hockaday "Tessie" departed this life on Sunday, October 29, 2006 after a short illness. He lived a life of service as an Army Sergeant in World War II and the Korean Conflict. He also retired after 35 years at the Norfolk Naval Airstation as an Aircraft Mechanic. He is...

Portsmouth - Alice Ann Jenkins, 94, of the 1400 block of Lake Forest Drive departed this life December 4, 2006. Born in Sussex County, Va., she was a great homemaker and midwife. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah?s Witnesses. She is predeceased by her husband, William H. Jenkins, and children, Horace Jenkins, Jr., (Bertha), Charles Jenkins,...

Chesapeake - The Rev. Vernon D. Wilson, Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and pastor, slipped away into eternity Tuesday, January 3, 2007 at Chesapeake General Hospital. He was 56 years old. Vernon was the beloved son of the late Mary F. Blount and Vernon Wilson. He was a dedicated and devoted member of the Holy Light Church of...

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. II Timothy 4:6-8 On September 9, 2006...

Portsmouth - Mrs. Baby Lue Fields, of the 1000 block of Crawford Parkway entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 24, 2006 after a long illness. Born in Norfolk, she was educated in the Norfolk Public Schools. She is predeceased by her husband, Charlie Fields, and her parents, Christopher and Alice Buffaloe. Survivors include her daughters, Elaine Harris (William) of...

Chesapeake - Alice McDonald, 92, of the 1300 block of Almond Court was called home to be with the Lord October 9, 2006. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, she was a self-employed tax consultant and notary for over 30 years until her retirement. She was a member of St. Mark Holiness Church, where she served as a Sunday school teacher,...

Chesapeake - Natasha Nicole Alexander, 27, of the 1700 block of Acorn Street departed this life January 3, 2007. Born in Norfolk, she was employed with Advance Auto. She is survived by two daughters, Shakilra Alexander and Naquaysa McNeil, and one son, Alphonso Tabron all of Chesapeake; her parents, Maggie Lamb of Pennsylvania and Napoleon Basnight of Norfolk; two sisters,...

Chesapeake - On Saturday, November 25, 2006, Nathan McKinley Whitehurst, Jr. died peacefully at Chesapeake Health Care after an extended illness. Born, November 3, 1924 in Chesapeake, Virginia, he was the son of Nathan Whitehurst, Sr., and Sarah Whitehurst. Nathan was educated in Norfolk public schools. He was employed for 35 years by the United States Postal Service and retired...

Portsmouth - Karen Marie Wilson, 40, of the 2300 block of Elliott Avenue departed this life November 29, 2006. Born in Norfolk, she was employed with the City of Chesapeake for 15 years. She is survived by her daughter, Courtney N. Wilson, sons, DeVel D. Wilson, and Kenton C. Wilson all of Portsmouth, her mother, Rebecca E. Wilson, sisters, Elaine...