Obituaries
Cape Charles, Virginia Obituaries
Keith Ansel Godwin
Aug 13, 2011
Our precious Keith Ansel Godwin departed from this life to his eternal resting place on Saturday, August 13 at his home in Washington, D.C. We celebrated the beginning of his life on April 12, 1961 when he became God's gift to his parents Thomas and Juanita Brickhouse Godwin. Keith's outgoing personality, infectious smile and leadership skills became evident at an...
Mary Elizabeth Mapp
Jun 22, 2011
Mary Elizabeth Mapp peacefully slipped into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at Sentara Bayside Hospital in Virginia Beach with her daughter at her side. Mary, "Cushie" as she was known by everybody, was born in Northampton County on September 5, 1912 to the late John And Alice Mapp. She was educated in the Northampton County Public School System....
Ruth Lucille Hardial
Mar 7, 2011
On March 7,2011 God called for an angel and Ruth answered his call. On this day, she departed this earth and entered the Gates of Heaven. Ruth was a resident of Cape Charles, VA and was born in Accomack County. Lucille graduated from the Lincoln Institute of Practical Nursing. She was very active in the community. She was a former...
Earnie Turner
Feb 23, 2011
Ms Earnie Turner entered the earthly life September 29, 1917 one of eleven children born to the union of Edward and Stashia Ellen Harris-Turner in Southampton County, Virginia. Earnie moved to Northampton County in 1926 at the age of nine. She attended schools in both counties. At an early age, Earnie accepted Christ and joined African Baptist Church under the...
Howard Thomas Bailey, Jr.
Jan 2, 2011
It was God's divine plan to end Howard's earthly journey on Sunday, January 2, 2011 at his residence in Cape Charles, Virginia.
Howard Thomas Bailey , better known to family and friends as, Junior, was the second oldest child of nine children born to the late Howard Thomas and Dorothy Mae Bailey...
Camisha Mignon Savage-Bailey
Dec 12, 2010
Camisha Mignon Savage-Bailey was born on August 15, 1972 in Northampton County to McKinley Bundick, Sr. and Eleanor Savage. She went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 12, 2010. Camisha was reared by the late John Henderson and Mary Maggielean Savage. She was reared in a God-fearing home. At an early she was baptized and joined African...
Annette Marrow Adson
Nov 17, 2010
On Wednesday, November 17, 2010, Annette Marrow Adson quickly entered into eternal rest at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital. Annette was born on March 12, 1961 to Ella Mae Marrow and Frank Hines and resided in Cheriton, Virginia. Annette attended Northampton County Public Schools and graduated in 1979. She was a member of the African Baptist Church, Cheriton, Virginia. Annette loved...
Tucker Washington Smith
Nov 8, 2010
God saw you were getting tired and a care was not to be So he put his arms around you and whispered, "Son come to me" With tearful eyes, we watched you and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped breathing, hard working hands at rest. God broke...
Joanner Graves Stratton
Aug 9, 2010
The Beginning Joanner Graves Stratton was born on September 24, 1923 to the late Gregory and Frances Graves of Eastville, Virginia. The Journeys Joanner was educated in Northampton County, Virginia. She was employed for a number of years with GL Webster (Kane-Miller, Inc) until the closing of the factory. Joanner was predeceased in death by a...
Alice Marie Waldo
Jun 26, 2010
On Saturday, June 26, 2010, God in his omnipotent wisdom and power, called Mrs. Alice Marie Waldo from her labor to rest at Leigh Sentara Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. Alice was born on July 3, 1939 in Cape Charles, Virginia to the late Charlie & Mildred Harris. Alice, affectionately known as "Ms. Alice", was educated in the public schools of...
Eula E. Joyner
Jun 1, 2010
Eula E. Joyner, daughter of the late Robert and Missouri Rousk Churchfull, was born on September 7, 1933 in North Carolina. She attended the public school system in her hometown. On Tuesday, June 1, 2010, Eula departed this life for an everlasting one in Glory. Eula was married to Lloyd Joyner. No children were born to this union; however, Eula...
Lula Brooks Spratley
Feb 19, 2010
Lula Brooks Spratley, daughter of the late Edward and Mozella Brooks, was born on February 24, 1922 in Eastville, Virginia. Lula won the ultimately victory as she passed from this life to eternal rest on February 19, 2010 at the Heritage Hall Nursing Home, Nassawadox, Virginia. Lula, affectionately known to many as "Aunt Lula" was educated in the public schools...
Doris Jean Walton
Feb 17, 2010
Doris Jean Walton departed this life on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at her residence in Fairview, Virginia. Minister Doris Walton was the daughter of the late Robert and Dora Broadie of Goldsboro, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley Walton, Jr., a son, Isaac Walton and one brother, June Broadie. Minister Doris Walton was educated in...
Mable Louise Thomas
Feb 5, 2010
God saw her getting weary so he did what He thought best. He came and stood beside her and whispered, "Come and take your rest". Mable accepted His call with a smile on her face. Today we celebrate the life of one so dear. Mable Louise Thomas, the youngest daughter of the late William and Beulah Thomas, went to be...
Patrick Henry Banister
Feb 5, 2010
Mr. Patrick Henry Banister, son of the late Charlie and Edna Smith Banister, was born February 17, 1935 in Bridgetown, VA. Patrick departed this life peacefully on Friday, February 5, 2010 at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Nassawadox, Virginia. At an early age, Patrick joined Shorter's Chapel AME Church in Bridgetown, Virginia where he remained faithful until the end of...
Charles Walter Smith
Dec 17, 2009
Mr. Charles Walter Smith - 85 of Cheapside, Virginia passed away Thursday, December 17, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Northampton County, VA to the late George Smith and Helen Powell Smith. He was married to the late Mable Glass Smith. A funeral service will be held 2 o'clock p.m. Sunday, December 27, 2009 at Mt. Sinai Gospel...
Cleo Allen Peaker
Nov 23, 2009
Cleo Allen Peaker, the daughter of the Late Dr. James C. Allen and Cleo Brickhouse Allen, was born on May 30, 1937 in Washington DC, and reared in Eastville Virginia by Dr. James C. Allen and Frances Taylor Allen. Cleo attended Eastville Elementary School, Northampton County High School in Eastville Virginia, Johnson C. Smith College in North Carolina and Delaware...
Clora Annie Andrews
Nov 15, 2009
Our beloved one, Clora Annie Ellison Andrews, was born to the late Mahalia and Elbert Ellison on March 28, 1926 in New Bern, North Carolina. She married the late Clifford Andrews on November 15, 1942. Two children were born to this union. Clora joined the African Baptist Church at a very young age and maintained her commitments. She was a...
William E Rowley
Nov 12, 2009
William E. Rowley, Sr. the son of the late Jack Douglas and Ellen Rowley was born on September 13, 1926 in Northampton County. He departed this life Thursday, November 12, 2009 at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital, Nassawadox, Virginia. William, better known as "Shotbill" attended elementary school in the lower Northampton County. Despite not completing his education, he was a man...
Virginia Ann Benton
Oct 24, 2009
Ms Virginia Ann Benton known to family and friends as "Gin Ann" was born July 23, 1941 to the late Luther Benton and Annie Mae Epps in Northampton County.
Virginia deported this life Saturday, October 24, 2009 at her resident in Bayview, Virginia. She attended the public schools in Northampton County. Her employment history included Perdue Farms, Bernie's Conch...
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