James Eley
Mar 18, 2016
James Eley,85, of Ivor, Virginia transitioned Friday, March 18, 2016 at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was a native of Surry, Virginia and the son of the late Timothy and Gerdie B. Eley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Susie Mae Eley; brother, Johnnie Eley; sisters, Rochester Evans, Nondie Carrington, Rosa E. Brown, Madeline Nowell and Gladys Drew.He retired...
Sandra W. Jackson
Mar 18, 2016
Sandra W. Jackson peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 18, 2016. Sandra was born on March 2, 1961 in Suffolk, VA to the late Mary Frances Eason and Charlie Deloatch.She attended John Yeates High School where she graduated in the "Class of 79".Sandra was a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, God-mother and faithful friend to...
Arthur Lee Mason
Mar 16, 2016
Arthur Lee Mason, 81, of Spring Branch Road, Murfreesboro, N.C. formerly of Suffolk, V.A transitioned Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at his residence. He was the son of the late Arthur Mason, Sr. and Ella Joe Perkerson Mason Turner. He was preceded in death by three daughters, Portia Lops, Sonseeray Mason and Crystal Mason; sister, Mary Lawrence. He was born in...
Willie Mae Jenkins
Mar 15, 2016
Willie Mae Jenkins, 88 of 2620 East Washington Street, Suffolk, VA died Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Sentara Obici Hospital. She was a native of North Carolina and the daughter of the late Florine and Collie Hawk. She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Jenkins. She retired from Planters Peanut Company. She was a member of New...
Linwood Smallwood
Mar 13, 2016
On Sunday, March 13, 2016, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and faithful friend, Linwood Smallwood peacefully passed away at Sentara Obici Hospital. He had his loving and supportive family by his side. He was the son of the late Alfonza and Arie C. Smallwood. Mr. Smallwood is survived by; his loving wife Lottie, his children; devoted daughter Kay S....
Theodore Wilson Ricks
Mar 10, 2016
Born on April 1, 1923, in Nansemond County, VA, Theodore Wilson Ricks was the third of six children born to the late Herbert Ashley Ricks Sr. and Lucy Ann (Ashe) Ricks that reached maturity. He was preceded in death by two brothers. Herbert Ashley Ricks, Jr. and Dupratt A. Ricks and one sister, Thelma Bernice Ricks Johnson.Wilson peacefully departed this...
Javonda "Bit" Monique Chapman
Mar 6, 2016
Javonda "Bit" Chapman, born March 23, 1987 to Yolanda Chapman-Williams (Henry) and Vernon Lee Wilson (Peggy). She entered eternal rest on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at her home. She was a 2006 graduate of Lakeland High School.She was met at Heaven's Gates by her favorite lady, her grandmother Juanita Chapman, who loved and cherished Javonda deeply. She was also preceded...
Mary Goodman
Mar 1, 2016
Mary E. Goodman, 71, of Hawk Lane transitioned March 1, 2016 at her residence. She is the daughter of the late Mary E. Goodman and Paul C. Goodman, Sr. She was preceded in death by her son, Ricky R. Goodman and brother, James L. Brown. She was a member of Friendship C.O.G.I.C. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter,...
Gregory Sykes
Mar 1, 2016
Gregory Sanford Sykes, 59, of 209 Archer Ave., Colonial Heights, died Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at his residence. He was a native of Suffolk and the son of Lillian Sykes-Maddrey and the late Elder Sanford T. Sykes. He attended John Yeates High School. Gregory retired from Amazon Inc. of Chester and Norfolk Naval Shipyard. He was a member of New...
Shaherah S. Porter-Perry
Feb 26, 2016
Shaherah S. Porter-Perry, 38, of Leigh Choice Ct, Owings Mills, MD. She was the daughter of Calvin A. Porter and Clara Darden. She was a graduate of Nansemond River High School and was employed with PDI Medical; and was a member of Empowerment Temple.Besides her parents she leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Walter Perry III of Baltimore, MD;...