Obituaries

Cape Charles, Virginia Obituaries

Cecil Spencer Lofland Jr.

Cecil Spencer Lofland Jr.

Jul 24, 2013

Cecil Spencer Lofland, jr. was born to the late Cecil and Mittie Bryant Lofland in Northampton County, Virginia. He Passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at the Sentara Nursing Center in Portsmouth, Virginia. Cecil was lovingly known as "Spencer" to family and friends. He received his education in the Cape Charles and Northampton County Public School System. Cecil...

Michael Wayne Bailey

Michael Wayne Bailey

Jul 13, 2013

Michael Wayne Bailey was born in Cape Charles Virginia on February 25, 1955 to the late Charles Edward Bailey, Sr. and Ella Harper Bailey. He raised on Jones' Farm. He departed this life at his residence on July 7,2013 after a long illness. As a youth, Michael was a member of Mount Sinai Gospel Tabernacle under...

William Willie Upshur Collins

William Willie Upshur Collins

Jun 30, 2013

William "Willie" Collins, son of the late John and Maude Collins, entered eternal rest on Sunday, June 30,2013 at his residence in Seaview, VA. Willie, as he was loving known, was reared in Northampton County and attended the public schools. Willie learned the values of hard work early in his life and always worked hard sometimes holding down two or...

Lottie Beatrice Bell Wynder

Lottie Beatrice Bell Wynder

Jun 22, 2013

Lottie B. accepted Christ at an early age and remained devoted to her faith as a lifelong memeber of Mt. Sinai Gospel Tabernacle. During the early years, she matured in Christ under the leadership of her godmother, the late Bishop Estella Smith. She completed hr service under Bishop Helen O. Gillis. During her 60 plus years of tireless service, she...

Jean Jacqueline Wilson Clark

Jean Jacqueline Wilson Clark

Jun 2, 2013

Jean Jacqueline Wilson Clark was born on September 4, 1926 to the late Mary Lou and Eugene Wilson. She was reared in Cape Charles and attended public school. Jean joined St. Stephen's A.M.E. Church at an early age and seved as a Stewardess for several years. She faithfully attended when she was able, but when she wasn't she made sure...

Mrs. Katie Mae Williams Carolina

Mrs. Katie Mae Williams Carolina

May 28, 2013

Katie Mae Williams Carolina (known as Kate) was born to the late Dorothy Williams Thompson, on June 19,1926, in New Bern, North Carolina, where she also attended the area public schools. She departed this life to go home with the Lord on May 28, 2013 at the Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Nassawadox, Virginia. Kate was a fun...

Mr. Charles William Butler

Mr. Charles William Butler

May 20, 2013

Charles William Butler was born in Washington, DC on May 23, 1945 to the late Jessie Washington Butler and the late John Robert Butler. He was preceded in death by his brother, Vernon Butler and his sisters, Margaret Butler, Gloria Winston-Smith and Celia Winston. Charles, departed this life on Monday, May 2013. He was educated in...

Edith Mae Bailey Mitchell

Edith Mae Bailey Mitchell

Apr 9, 2013

Edith Mae Bailey Mitchell left her earthly home on Tuesday, April 9,2013 and went to her heavenly home to reunite with her loved ones there. She quietly and peacefully departed thislife under her "own roof' and her in her "own bed' as she always desired. Amen Edith was born to Albert and Emma Terry on April 2, 1915 Bayview, Virginia...

Charles B. Ames

Charles B. Ames

Mar 12, 2013

Charles B. Ames entered into eternal rest on March 12, 2013. Born in Northampton County, Virginia, he was the son of James Russell Ames Sr. and the late Virginia Ames. Charles attended Northampton High School in Eastville, VA. He later joined the United States Army Reserve for 4 years in which he obtained an honorable discharge. After his military service...

Fredrick Spady

Fredrick Spady

Feb 25, 2013

Fredrick Spady, Sparky as he was affectionately known to most was born August 28, 1988 to the late Lula mae Reid and Fred Spady. He departed this life on Monday February 25, 2013 approximately 7:00pm at his resident in Cheriton. He was married to Arintha Kellam at a young age and spent much of his life working as a...

Lillie Morris Lake

Lillie Morris Lake

Feb 16, 2013

Our beloved Aunt Morris Lake departed this life Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Saint Barnabas Hospital in Bronx, New York. Aunt Lillie was born in Cape Charles, Virginia to the late Samuel and Addie Burrows Morris. She attended the Northampton County Public Schools. Later she moved to New York where she attended College. She was...

William H. Palmore

William H. Palmore

Jan 15, 2013

WILLIAM HENRY PALMORE 68, departed this life on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 in Towson, MD at the Gilchrest Hospice Care facility following a lenghtly illness. He was born July 8, 1944 in Canoe, Alabama, to Mary Smith and the late Henry Palmore. During his early years William moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia, where he attended Benjamin Franklin High school, upon completion...

Minister Thelma Lee Ruffin

Minister Thelma Lee Ruffin

Jan 2, 2013

Minister Thelma Lee Ruffin was born to the late Lucille and George Robinson, January 23, 1929, in Seaview, VA. She went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 2,2013 at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital, Nassawadox, VA. She was educated in the Northampton Publis Schools and in 1946 was married to floyd Ruffin, Sr. She was a long...

Emma Marie Savage Giffin

Emma Marie Savage Giffin

Dec 29, 2012

M rs. Emma Marie Savage Giffin was born on May 14,1917, to the late George and Bessie Whitted Savage in Northampton County, the oldest of five siblings. Marie went home to be with the Lord at Riverside Memorial Hospital on November 29,2012. She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at an early age and was a long-time...

Emma Marie Griffin

Emma Marie Griffin

Nov 29, 2012

Mrs. Emma Marie Savage Griffin was born in Northampton County on May 14, 1917, to the late George and Bessie Whitted Savage, the oldest of five siblings. Marie went home to be with the Lord at Riverside Memorial Hospital on November 29, 2012.   She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at an early age and was a long-time member...

Eunice Betsy Brown

Eunice Betsy Brown

Oct 4, 2012

Eunice Betsy Brown was born in Cedar Grove, Virginia on November 28, 1924 to the late Patience and George Andrew Smith. She was married to her loving husband John Willie Brown for 55 years. The Lord called her to rest on Friday, October 5, 2012 in the comfort of her home in Greenbackville, Virginia surrounded by the love of her...

Constance N. Miller

Constance N. Miller

Aug 19, 2012

1951 to the late Beulah and Robert Wilkins in cape Charles, Virginia. Constance, affectionately known as "Connie" accepted the Lord at a young age. Connie was a faithful member of African Baptist Church in Cheriton, Virginia. Connie was educated in the public school system; she recieved her high schooldiploma from North Hampton High School in 1969 ...

Tessa Wynn Brown

Tessa Wynn Brown

Aug 4, 2012

Tessa Wynn Brown was welcomed to the family of John E. Brown, Alice Brinkley and sister, Terri Lynn Brown Andrews on March 11, 1962. She passed away on Saturday morning, August 4, 2012. Tessa praised Jesus Christ as her personal savior and joined First baptist Church in Cape Charles under the pastorage of Reverend R.W.Wilson at...

Tasley Leonard Townsend

Tasley Leonard Townsend

Jun 29, 2012

Tasley Leonard Townsend was born in Capeville, VA on March 31, 1925 to Nervilla and Walter Townsend, Sr. While being cared for at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA, God Almighty called Tasley home to eternal rest on Friday, June 29, 2012. Tasley, Known as "Taz", attended the Northampton County Public Schools. Using life skills and experiences, he learned to...

Tasley Leonard Townsend

Tasley Leonard Townsend

Jun 29, 2012

Tasley Leonard Townsend was born in Capeville, VA on March 31, 1925 to Nervilla and Walter Townsend Sr. While being cared for at the Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA, God Almighty called Tasley home to eternal rest on Friday, June 29, 2012. Tasley, known as "Taz" attended the Northampton County Public Schools. Using life skills and experiences, he learned...

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