Eva Evelyn Hale
Jan 20, 2016
Eva Evelyn Hale was born on June 27, 1925 to the late Lena and John Henry Williams. Eva departed this life on January 20, 2016 at Autumn Care Nursing Facility in Raeford, NC. She accepted Christ at an early age. She was married to the late Matthew Hale for approximately 52 years. They were founding members of Poplar Run Baptist...
Lillian L. Goodman
Jan 18, 2016
"Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where...
Zenobia Bryant
Jan 17, 2016
Zenobia Hunt Bryant, 81 died Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Nansemond Pointe Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was a native of Nansemond County and the daughter of the late Richard Hunt and Doris Riddick Hunt. She attended Suffolk Public Schools. She was a former employee of Lacy’s – Copeland Drive-In. Ms. Bryant was a member of St. Paul Church where...
James Gregory "Boss Man" Vincent
Jan 14, 2016
James Gregory “Bossman” Vincent, 62, of 423 Briggs Street, Suffolk, VA transitioned Thursday, January 14, 2016 at his residence. He was a native of Suffolk, VA and the son of the late James Vincent and Lois E. Vincent. He was preceded in death by a brother, Anthony Vincent. He was a graduate of John Yeates High School c/o 1973 where...
Benex Marie Lesane
Jan 12, 2016
Benex Marie Lesane, 71 of Doles Road, Zuni, VA died Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Sentara Obici Hospital. She was a native of Surry, VA and the daughter of the late Charlie Frank Holmes and Mary Adell Holmes. She attended Southampton County School System. She retired from Coca-Cola Enterprise. She leaves to cherish her memory one daughter Wyona Holmes of...
Leland Pierce
Jan 8, 2016
Leland Purcell Pierce, 71, of 506 Riddick Circle transitioned Friday, January 8, 2016 at Kindred Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center-Nansemond Pointe. He is the son of the late Irene T.W. Pierce and Leland W.T. Pierce. He was a graduate of Richmond Hills High School, New York. Leland signed as a free agent for the Washington Red Skins in 1972. He was...
William T. Cross
Jan 8, 2016
William Terrence "Terry" Cross, 49, of 209 St. James Avenue, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned into eternal rest on Friday, January 8, 2016 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He was the son of the late George L. Cross, Sr. and Luverta Goodman-Cross.He was a native of Nansemond County and born on November 6, 1966. he was a 1986 graduate of Forest Glen...
Yolanda Michelle Hollomon
Jan 7, 2016
Yolanda Michelle Hollomon, 29 of 426 Windstone Trail, Alpharetta, GA passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016 at her residence. She was a native of Suffolk, VA and the daughter of Charlie Lee Hollomon, Sr. and Tammy Michelle Hollomon. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Alvin Hollomon and William Copeland; aunts, Mary Curtis, Alberta Thompson and Tiffany Copeland. She...
Ernest M. Stagg
Jan 6, 2016
Ernest M. Stagg, 71, of Pearl Street, transitioned Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at his residence. Ernest is a native of Suffolk and the son of the late Margaret and Charlie Stagg. Ernest was educated in Suffolk, Public Schools. He was employed by the City of Portsmouth and retired in 1985. Mr. Stagg was a member of First Baptist Church on...
Anntionita "Nita" Phillips-Hyman
Dec 27, 2015
Anntionita “Nita” Phillips-Hyman, 62, was born February 15, 1953, to the late Vera M. and William H. Phillips. She was preceded in death by her brother, Herbert Lee Wynn. She was a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School c/o 71. She also attended Norfolk State University and Silver Springs Business in Maryland. “Nita” was a member of Metropolitan Baptist...