Obituaries

Alfred Junior Burnett

Alfred Junior Burnett

May 29, 2020

Alfred Junior Burnett died Friday May 29, 2020 in DePaul Hospital Norfolk, Virginia

Why did you leave me……….? Jesus said…… that he was going away to prepare a place for me…..so I wanted to go and…………. check it out! John 14:2

A man after God’s own heart, like David. Alfred wanted nothing more in life than to serve God…and that he truly...

David William Paul Robinson, Sr.

David William Paul Robinson, Sr.

May 24, 2020

David William Paul Robinson, Sr. peacefully passed at home on May 24, 2020. He was surrounded and supported by his loving family during the last days of his life. David was born to Lora Robinson and L.T. Caracter on December 15, 1953 in San Francisco, California. He was raised by his maternal grandparents, Terrie Williams-Thomas and Oscar Thomas. David was...

Maggie Lofton Perkins

Maggie Lofton Perkins

May 21, 2020

Maggie Lofton Perkins died Thursday May 21, 2020 in DePaul Hospital Norfolk, Virginia

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Jean Annie Ryland

Jean Annie Ryland

May 16, 2020

Jean Ryland died Friday May 15, 2020 in Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia. Jean was born July 6, 1929 to the late Granville and Sallie Boone Morings in Gates County, NC.  

She attended Gates County Public Schools. As a young adult she moved to Princess Anne County, VA. Where she met and married the love of her...

Jeffery Arthur Harvey

Jeffery Arthur Harvey

May 15, 2020

Jeffery Harvey passed away on Friday May 15, 2020 in Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Jeffrey Arthur Harvey was born on August 26, 1962 in Detroit, Michigan. He was raised and loved by his mother Sandra Delores Moore who proceed him in death and his father Comer Moorer. Jeff had three sisters: Regina, Angela and Sharona, who all...

Donna Lee Kawinski

Donna Lee Kawinski

May 15, 2020

Donna Lee Kawinski died Friday May 15, 2020 in her residence in Hampton, Virginia

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Thomas G. "Cool" Holton

Thomas G. "Cool" Holton

May 12, 2020

On May 12, 2020 Thomas G. Holton went home to be with Lord. He was the son of the late John Francis Holton Sr. and Annie Virgil Cooper. He was preceded in death by his wife Fannie Beale Holton, daughter Kimberly Holton, sisters Marlen Sawyer and Teresa Cooper and brother John Holton Jr.

Thomas was born in Mechanicsville Maryland...

Herschel Bernard Watkins

Herschel Bernard Watkins

May 7, 2020

Herschel Bernard Watkins passed away on Thursday May 7, 2020 in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Virginia

Peacefully on Thursday May 7, 2020 Herschel heard a calling and recognized the Master’s voice offering peace, tranquility and serenity where he will always have eternity in the Master’s sight. On June 11, 1971 Charles and Madeline Watkins were blessed with a beautiful baby who...

Nina Mae Ratcliffe

Nina Mae Ratcliffe

May 4, 2020

Nina Mae Bost Ratcliffe, affectionately known as Ms. Nina, 81, transitioned from earth to eternity on May 4, 2020. Nina was born November 7, 1938 to the late George Wilson Bost and Beulah Anthony Bost. She graduated from G W Carver School in Kannapolis, NC. She furthered her education at Livingstone College in Salisbury, NC. There she excelled as a...

Mildred Elizabeth Haywood

Mildred Elizabeth Haywood

May 4, 2020

Mildred Haywood passed away on Monday May 4, 2020 in Courtland Health & Rehabilitation Center Courtland, Virginia.

Mildred E. Stephens-Haywood was born on October 14, 1931 in Southampton County, Virginia and passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020 in Courtland, Virginia.

Ms. Stephens-Haywood lived in the Boykins/Branchville community for over 80 years. She was predeceased by her husband of 42 years George...

William Scott Patton

William Scott Patton

Apr 19, 2020

LTC William Scott Patton USA VANG Retired, former VBPD, USN, died April 19, 2020 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He was born in Akron, Ohio to Fred and Linda Patton. Recruited out of high school, he served in the US Navy, deployed on the USS Nimitz; served as a Virginia Beach Police officer and detective; joined the US Virginia Army National...

Sarai Rosario-Centeno

Sarai Rosario-Centeno

Apr 13, 2020

Sarai Rosario - Centeno passed away Monday April 13, 2020 peacefully in Virginia Beach, Virginia.  

Sarai nació el 7 de Julio del 1948, en Bayamón, Puerto Rico. Sarai fue la segunda hija de 11 hijos que procreo el matrimonio de Andrés Rosario y Lucia Centeno. Siendo nuestros padres de fe Cristiana fuimos instruidos en el camino del Señor, lo cual agradecemos primero...

Michael Anthony Foye

Michael Anthony Foye

Apr 8, 2020

Michael Anthony Foye passed away on Wednesday April 8, 2020 in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Norfolk, Virginia.

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Neil Edward Mooney

Neil Edward Mooney

Mar 18, 2020

Neil Edward Mooney passed away on Wednesday March 18, 2020 in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Norfolk, Virginia.

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Dorothy Owens

Dorothy Owens

Mar 9, 2020

Dorothy Owens passed away on Monday March 9, 2020 in Sentara Hospice House Virginia Beach, Virginia.

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Jay Richard Himes

Jay Richard Himes

Mar 6, 2020

Jay Richard Himes passed away on Friday March 6, 2020 in Sentara Obici Hospital Suffolk, Virginia.

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Velma Lee Boyd

Velma Lee Boyd

Feb 29, 2020

Velma Boyd passed away on Saturday February 29, 2020 in Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Virginia Beach, Virginia.

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Omard Bradley Matthew

Omard Bradley Matthew

Feb 24, 2020

Omard B. Matthew passed away on Monday February 24, 2020 in Sentara Leigh Memorial Hospital Norfolk, Virginia. Omard Bradley Matthew better known as Omar was born on the Island of Antigua and Barbuda to Phillip and Ophilia Matthew. He was the last of 12 children. Omard attended the Grace hill Primary School. He was a very good cricketer when he was...

Alexander Guy Robinson

Alexander Guy Robinson

Feb 23, 2020

On Sunday, February 23, 2020 Alexander Robinson passed away at the age of 4.  Alex was born on May 1, 2015 to Sara and Nathan Robinson in Virginia.  Alex was preceded in death by his grandfather Stephen Robinson.  Alex is survived by his brother Kevin Palmer and nieces Emma & Tommi Palmer, his grandparents Richard (Mary)Kerner, Terry (John) Bradshaw and...

Stephen Richard Robinson

Stephen Richard Robinson

Feb 23, 2020

On Sunday, February 23, 2020 Stephen Robinson passed away at the age of 12.  Stephen was born on October 12, 2007 to Sara and Nathan Robinson in Virginia.  Stephen was preceded in death by his grandfather Stephen Robinson.  Stephen is survived by his brother Kevin Palmer, nieces Emma & Tommi Palmer, his grandparents Richard (Mary)Kerner, Terry (John) Bradshaw and Maureen...

Alfred Junior Burnett

Alfred Junior Burnett

May 29, 2020

Alfred Junior Burnett died Friday May 29, 2020 in DePaul Hospital Norfolk, Virginia

Why did you leave me……….? Jesus said…… that he was going away to prepare a place for me…..so I wanted to go and…………. check it out! John 14:2

A man after God’s own heart, like David. Alfred wanted nothing more in life than to serve God…and that he truly...

David William Paul Robinson, Sr.

David William Paul Robinson, Sr.

May 24, 2020

David William Paul Robinson, Sr. peacefully passed at home on May 24, 2020. He was surrounded and supported by his loving family during the last days of his life. David was born to Lora Robinson and L.T. Caracter on December 15, 1953 in San Francisco, California. He was raised by his maternal grandparents, Terrie Williams-Thomas and Oscar Thomas. David was...

Maggie Lofton Perkins

Maggie Lofton Perkins

May 21, 2020

Maggie Lofton Perkins died Thursday May 21, 2020 in DePaul Hospital Norfolk, Virginia

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Jean Annie Ryland

Jean Annie Ryland

May 16, 2020

Jean Ryland died Friday May 15, 2020 in Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia. Jean was born July 6, 1929 to the late Granville and Sallie Boone Morings in Gates County, NC.  

She attended Gates County Public Schools. As a young adult she moved to Princess Anne County, VA. Where she met and married the love of her...

Jeffery Arthur Harvey

Jeffery Arthur Harvey

May 15, 2020

Jeffery Harvey passed away on Friday May 15, 2020 in Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Jeffrey Arthur Harvey was born on August 26, 1962 in Detroit, Michigan. He was raised and loved by his mother Sandra Delores Moore who proceed him in death and his father Comer Moorer. Jeff had three sisters: Regina, Angela and Sharona, who all...

Donna Lee Kawinski

Donna Lee Kawinski

May 15, 2020

Donna Lee Kawinski died Friday May 15, 2020 in her residence in Hampton, Virginia

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Thomas G. "Cool" Holton

Thomas G. "Cool" Holton

May 12, 2020

On May 12, 2020 Thomas G. Holton went home to be with Lord. He was the son of the late John Francis Holton Sr. and Annie Virgil Cooper. He was preceded in death by his wife Fannie Beale Holton, daughter Kimberly Holton, sisters Marlen Sawyer and Teresa Cooper and brother John Holton Jr.

Thomas was born in Mechanicsville Maryland...

Herschel Bernard Watkins

Herschel Bernard Watkins

May 7, 2020

Herschel Bernard Watkins passed away on Thursday May 7, 2020 in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Virginia

Peacefully on Thursday May 7, 2020 Herschel heard a calling and recognized the Master’s voice offering peace, tranquility and serenity where he will always have eternity in the Master’s sight. On June 11, 1971 Charles and Madeline Watkins were blessed with a beautiful baby who...

Nina Mae Ratcliffe

Nina Mae Ratcliffe

May 4, 2020

Nina Mae Bost Ratcliffe, affectionately known as Ms. Nina, 81, transitioned from earth to eternity on May 4, 2020. Nina was born November 7, 1938 to the late George Wilson Bost and Beulah Anthony Bost. She graduated from G W Carver School in Kannapolis, NC. She furthered her education at Livingstone College in Salisbury, NC. There she excelled as a...

Mildred Elizabeth Haywood

Mildred Elizabeth Haywood

May 4, 2020

Mildred Haywood passed away on Monday May 4, 2020 in Courtland Health & Rehabilitation Center Courtland, Virginia.

Mildred E. Stephens-Haywood was born on October 14, 1931 in Southampton County, Virginia and passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020 in Courtland, Virginia.

Ms. Stephens-Haywood lived in the Boykins/Branchville community for over 80 years. She was predeceased by her husband of 42 years George...

William Scott Patton

William Scott Patton

Apr 19, 2020

LTC William Scott Patton USA VANG Retired, former VBPD, USN, died April 19, 2020 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He was born in Akron, Ohio to Fred and Linda Patton. Recruited out of high school, he served in the US Navy, deployed on the USS Nimitz; served as a Virginia Beach Police officer and detective; joined the US Virginia Army National...

Sarai Rosario-Centeno

Sarai Rosario-Centeno

Apr 13, 2020

Sarai Rosario - Centeno passed away Monday April 13, 2020 peacefully in Virginia Beach, Virginia.  

Sarai nació el 7 de Julio del 1948, en Bayamón, Puerto Rico. Sarai fue la segunda hija de 11 hijos que procreo el matrimonio de Andrés Rosario y Lucia Centeno. Siendo nuestros padres de fe Cristiana fuimos instruidos en el camino del Señor, lo cual agradecemos primero...

Michael Anthony Foye

Michael Anthony Foye

Apr 8, 2020

Michael Anthony Foye passed away on Wednesday April 8, 2020 in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Norfolk, Virginia.

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Neil Edward Mooney

Neil Edward Mooney

Mar 18, 2020

Neil Edward Mooney passed away on Wednesday March 18, 2020 in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Norfolk, Virginia.

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Dorothy Owens

Dorothy Owens

Mar 9, 2020

Dorothy Owens passed away on Monday March 9, 2020 in Sentara Hospice House Virginia Beach, Virginia.

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Jay Richard Himes

Jay Richard Himes

Mar 6, 2020

Jay Richard Himes passed away on Friday March 6, 2020 in Sentara Obici Hospital Suffolk, Virginia.

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Velma Lee Boyd

Velma Lee Boyd

Feb 29, 2020

Velma Boyd passed away on Saturday February 29, 2020 in Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Virginia Beach, Virginia.

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Omard Bradley Matthew

Omard Bradley Matthew

Feb 24, 2020

Omard B. Matthew passed away on Monday February 24, 2020 in Sentara Leigh Memorial Hospital Norfolk, Virginia. Omard Bradley Matthew better known as Omar was born on the Island of Antigua and Barbuda to Phillip and Ophilia Matthew. He was the last of 12 children. Omard attended the Grace hill Primary School. He was a very good cricketer when he was...

Alexander Guy Robinson

Alexander Guy Robinson

Feb 23, 2020

On Sunday, February 23, 2020 Alexander Robinson passed away at the age of 4.  Alex was born on May 1, 2015 to Sara and Nathan Robinson in Virginia.  Alex was preceded in death by his grandfather Stephen Robinson.  Alex is survived by his brother Kevin Palmer and nieces Emma & Tommi Palmer, his grandparents Richard (Mary)Kerner, Terry (John) Bradshaw and...

Stephen Richard Robinson

Stephen Richard Robinson

Feb 23, 2020

On Sunday, February 23, 2020 Stephen Robinson passed away at the age of 12.  Stephen was born on October 12, 2007 to Sara and Nathan Robinson in Virginia.  Stephen was preceded in death by his grandfather Stephen Robinson.  Stephen is survived by his brother Kevin Palmer, nieces Emma & Tommi Palmer, his grandparents Richard (Mary)Kerner, Terry (John) Bradshaw and Maureen...