obituaries

Chesapeake - Ruby Mae Roundtree, of the 100 block of Gale Avenue departed this life November 14, 2006. She is survived by her husband, Curtis L. Roundtree of Norfolk; six daughters, Sabrina R. Roundtree of Chesapeake, Lisa A. Roundtree and Annette Roundtree of Norfolk, Teddy Roundtree, Tracy L. Roundtree and Kimberly H. Roundtree of Chesapeake; three sons, Hosea G. Roundtree...

Virginia Beach - Dorothy Smith Holmes of the 1000 block of Dulcie Avenue was called home to rest September 7, 2006 at her home. Born in Norfolk, she was employed with the Virginia Department of Health in Norfolk for over 30 years until her retirement on July 1, 1976. She was a longtime member of St. Thomas A.M.E. Zion Church,...

Chesapeake - Edith Winslow Dunbar, 84, of the 200 block of Grant Street was called home to be with the Lord October 25, 2006. Born in Columbia, North Carolina, she was employed with the Stop Organization and retired after many years of loyal service. She was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church Crestwood, where she was a member of...

Chesapeake - Junius Smith, 73, departed this life November 3, 2006. A native of Virginia, he was employed with Septa Transit of Philadelphia, where he retired after more than 20 years of service. He was a United States Army and Navy Veteran, and a member of New Calvary Baptist Church, where he was Deacon Emeritus. Also, he was a Mason....

Chesapeake - Deacon Earl Fuller, 77, of the 2800 block of Candlewood Circle was called home to be with the Lord, November 2006. Born in Chesapeake, he was a member of Little Zion Baptist Church. He is predeceased by his son, Bobby Fuller. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy B. Fuller, his children, Earl Fuller Jr. (Beverly), Donald Fuller (Joyce), Nancy...

Chesapeake - Barbara C. Jenkins "Sugar Pie" of the 4200 block of Reid Street entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 6, 2007. "Sugar Pie" as friends and family knew her was born October 5, 1937 in Baltimore, MD and raised in the South Hill section of Chesapeake. She is survived by four sons, Gregory McCoy and wife, Gayla of...

Virginia Beach - Quentin Alan Stevenson, 30, of the 3100 block of Ashaway Road departed this life November 6, 2006. Born in Norfolk, he was an Electrician employed with Dagan Electric for 3 years. He was a member of Covenant Fellowship Church. He is survived by his wife, Cindy H. Stevenson, daughter, Damoneke T. Harper, son, Quentin A. Stevenson, all...

Obituary Rashanna Amin'ah Brown Chesapeake - Rashanna Amin'ah Brown, 5, of the 2300 block of Vicker Street departed this life October 26, 2006. Born in Plainfield, New Jersey, she was a member of Georgetown Primary School, where she was active in school activities and a helper in school. She is survived by her mother, her guardian, two sisters, seven brothers,...

Norfolk - On September 29, 2006, God called home our beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather, Mr. Harold C. Sawyer. He was born October 27, 1915 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late William and Cora Sawyer. He was retired from Civil Service after a 42-year career. He was a member of St. Thomas A.M.E. Zion Church. He was a devoted...

Norfolk - Sandrew "Bo" Carrington, 43, of the 800 block of Maltby Crest departed this life September 27, 2006. He is survived by his daughter, Roselyn Person of Norfolk; son, Sandrew Belcher of Norfolk; his mother, Shirley M. Carrington and stepfather, Bruce Barnes; three sisters, Dorothy Wright of Chesapeake, Shirley Carrington and Janice Carrington of Norfolk; seven brothers, James (Katrice)...

Viney Lorraine Bundick was born on May 3, 1934 to the late Silas Pate and Jennie Martin of Rocky Mount, Virginia. She departed this life on January 12, 2007 with her children by her side. She was raised and received her education in Rocky Mount, Virginia. In the early 50?s she relocated to Manhattan, New York. She spent several years...

Chesapeake - Eric Deshawn Corbett, 15, of the 4000 block of Starboard Road departed this life October 23, 2006. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he attended Norfolk Public Schools. He was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church where he was a choir member.

He is survived by his parents, Bonnie B. Corbett of Chesapeake and Derrick Corbett of Portsmouth; two sisters,...

Norfolk - Charlie James McCain, Sr. was called home to be with the Lord September 18, 2006.  He was born in Caswell County, NC to the late Charlie and Roxanna McCain.  He moved to Suffolk, VA in 1939.  In 1946 he married the former Mable Pender.  From this union was born eight children.   One daughter (Lisa McCain) and one son...

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...