Edward L. Roper

Jul 30, 2016

Edward Lee-John Roper, 46 of Norfolk, VA transitioned Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was a native of Ravannah, OH and the son of Edward Bernard and Anna M. Roper. He was preceded in death by his brother, Derrick Dorsey. Edward was attended Duke University and ITT University studying electronics. He was employed at Newport News Ship...

Henderson W. Williams

Jul 25, 2016

On the 25th of July 2016, Henderson Walter Williams aka "Buster" went home to be with the Lord. "As the oldest of the siblings, Buster understood his responsibitlity to set and be the best example he could be for his younger brothers and sisters, especially after the sudden passing of their father in 1980. For him, it was family first...

William Ruffin Hopson

Jul 24, 2016

William R. Hopson,78, of Airport Road transitioned Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond. He was a native of Nansemond County and the son of the late Lester Hopson and Mary Sccott. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Davis.He retired in 2008 after thirty five years at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. He...

Jacquelyn Delois Williams

Jul 21, 2016

Jacquelyn D. Williams of Suffolk departed this life on Thursday, July 21, 2016. A native of Nansemond County (now Suffolk), Virginia, she was born on May 24, 1962. She was the daughter of Virginia M. Clark. Ms. Williams was educated in the public schools of Suffolk and graduated in 1980 from Forest Glen High School. She was employed as a...

Lloyd Thomas Vick, Sr.

Jul 21, 2016

Mr. Lloyd Thomas Vick, Sr,83, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at his residence. He was born on May 18, 1933 to the late Arcilious Mackey Vick and Mark Vick, Sr. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his sons Lloyd Vick, Jr and Warren Vick; brother Mark Vick, Jr. Lloyd was a graduate of...

William L. Johnson

Jul 21, 2016

Early Thursday morning, July 21, 2016 our loving brother and caring friend William Johnson was called home to be with the Lord.Affectionately known as Bittie Johnson to his family and friends. William was born May 24, 1941 in Cincinnati, OhioWilliam "Bittie" Johnson was the 1st born to Anna and Joseph Johnson, which made him a born leader. He was a...

Mildred Evans

Jul 19, 2016

Mildred Willie Evans transitioned peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 11am, Ebenezer Baptist Church located at 728 Effingham Street, Portsmouth, VA officiated by Pastor Leroy Hill, Jr. She will be laid to rest in Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery, Suffolk, VA.  She leaves to cherish in...

Max "Eastside" Eulace Jenkins

Jul 16, 2016

Max “Eastside” Eulace Jenkins, 79, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at his residence in Suffolk. He was born on October 11, 1936 to the late Catherine Saunders Jenkins and Booker T. Jenkins. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Willie Mae Hodges Jenkins; two brothers, Booker L. “B.J.” Jenkins and Bernard Jenkins....

Lillian Chapman

Jul 11, 2016

Mrs. Lillian Smith Chapman,87, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 11, 2016 at Sentara Obici Hosptial. She was born on January 7, 1929 to the late Sallie Ann Smith and John Alexander Smith, Jr. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Louis Chapman; daughters, Bettie James, Floria Beale and Jackie Chapman Evans; sisters, Bertha...

Patty Patricia Overby

Jul 11, 2016

 Patty Patricia Overby,73, transitioned Monday, July 11, 2016 at Autumn Care of Suffolk. She was the daughter of the late Pattie B. Alston and George Perry. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her spouse Frank Thomas Overby. She was a native of Louisburg, North Carolina. She leaves to cherish her memory her Aunt, Josephine Alston of...