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Cape Charles, Virginia Obituaries

James Arthur Davis

James Arthur Davis

Nov 18, 2016

Mr.James Arthur Davis, Sr. of Painter, VA was born July 3, 1948 in Dillion, South Carolina. He passed away Friday, November 18, 2016 at the Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News, Virginia. He was the son of the late Jesse Davis and Inez Adamson. James was educated in the schools of South Carolina, but later furthered his studies by attending...

Sally Dian Smith

Sally Dian Smith

Oct 16, 2016

Ms. Sally Dian Smith, 65 of Cape Charles, Virginia passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Starke, Florida to the late Jasper H. and Dinah Limbert Barnes. Sally attended the Northampton County School System. She enjoyed family and friends in her neighborhood during her declining years. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 22,...

Alice Brinkley Brown

Alice Brinkley Brown

Aug 1, 2016

Alice Virginia Brinkley Brown was born Sept. 11, 1925 . She was born in Portsmouth, Va - the 3rd child born to Rev John H. & Caldonia Brinkley. She moved to Cape Charles as a young girl of 6 years old when her father was called to minister at First Baptist Church. She attended the Cape Charles Colored School, Northampton...

Ulysses Simpson Smith, Iii

Ulysses Simpson Smith, Iii

May 21, 2016

Ulysses Simpson Smith, III (Tony) was received into God's Heavenly Kingdom on May 21, 2016. Tony was born Nov. 6, 1970 to Virginia and Ulysses Smith, Jr. in Washington, DC. As a child, Tony was a very energetic, smart, athletic and wonderful child (of course mommy would say so). As a teen, he continued to be a football and martial...

Amanda Brokenborough

Amanda Brokenborough

May 17, 2016

Mrs. Amanda Brokenborough died Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at Heritage Hall Nursing Facility, Nassawadox, VA. She was born on June 21, 1919, of the union of the late Norah Williams and the late Henry Tazewell, Amanda was the eighth child of nine. She was the sole survivor until 10:35 pm on May 17, 2016, at the age of 96, when...

Elsie Louise Townsend

Elsie Louise Townsend

May 8, 2016

Elsie Louise Townsend, lovingly called "Mama Lou" was born on August 30, 1935 in Northampton County, Virginia. She departed from this life on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital, Nassawadox, VA. She was the daughter of the late George and Cleo Rose Hickman. Mama Lou attended the Northampton County Public School and was employed by Perdue Farms...

Ann Anna Pepper

Ann Anna Pepper

Apr 9, 2016

Ann Anna Brown Pepper passed away Friday, April 8, 2016 at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Nassawadox, Virginia . She was the daughter of the late Mary Lee Brown Smith and Thomas Mosley. She was born in Northampton County on January 4, 1949. She attended the public schools of Northampton County and was a member of First Baptist Church in...

James Henry Graves

James Henry Graves

Apr 4, 2016

James Henry Graves was born in Cherrystone, VA on October 12, 1939. Monday, April 4, 2016, he was called home by the Lord and departed from life at his residence in Chesapeake, VA where he resided for the last three years of his life with his daughter, and son-in-law, Lisa & Michael Bradshaw. James was the second child born to...

Constance Eugene Whitney

Constance Eugene Whitney

Mar 31, 2016

Constance Eugene Whitney peacefully slipped into eternal rest on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at the home of her caregiver, Stephanie Richardson in Philadelphia, PA. Constance was born July 19, 1937 in Cape Charles, VA to the late Noble and Ethel Mae Whitney. She was educated in the Northampton County Public School System and attended Maryland State. Constance, affectionately known by...

Doris Jean Austin

Doris Jean Austin

Mar 13, 2016

Doris Jean Austin, 85 of Bayview Circle, Virginia died, Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home, Nassawadox, VA. She was born October 10, 1930 in Edenton, North Carolina to the late Lillie Austin Hill. Ms. Austin received her education in the public school system in Edenton, North Carolina. She was employed in the domestic department at the Holiday...

Johnny Gunter

Johnny Gunter

Feb 17, 2016

Mr. Johnny Gunter, 91 passed away at his residence in Cape Charles, Virginia on February 17, 2016. He was born June 7, 1924 in Northampton County, Virginia. He was the son of the Late Isaiah J. Scott, SR. and Monie Allen Jones. He was married to the late Helen Thomas Gunter. He was employed as an inspector for Nehi/Budweiser for...

Jesse James Wynder

Jesse James Wynder

Feb 13, 2016

A Reflection of Life Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital, Jesse James Wynder left this earthly home to join the heavenly host where he is singing his Hallelujah Praises unto the God of our Salvation. Jesse, a resident of the Bayview area was born on June 23, 1956 to the late Virginia "Dollie" Wynder and Jesse James...

Willie Wiggins

Willie Wiggins

Jan 23, 2016

Willie "Frances" Wiggins, affectionately known as "Frances" departed this life January 23, 2016 at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital, Nassawadox, Virginia. Frances was born October 15, 1931 in Halifax, North Carolina to the late William Ambres and Lonnie Mitchell Ambres. She was the third of twelve children. She received her education in Halifax public school system. She was united in Holy...

Virginia Bell

Virginia Bell

Jan 18, 2016

The Alpha: Virginia Bell was born August 2, 1924 in Northampton County, VA to the late Robert and Virginia Fenderson Bell. She departed this life January 18, 2016 at Jewish Home and Hospital in Bronx, New York. The Life: Virginia was educated in the Northampton County Public School system and later moved to Manhattan, New York and later moved to...

Maurice T Blake, Sr

Maurice T Blake, Sr

Jan 4, 2016

Maurice Taft Blake, Sr., 90, of Cheriton, Virginia passed away on January 4, 2016 at the Heritage Hall Virginia Beach Nursing Facility where he had been a resident since April 2015. Maurice attended Northampton County Public Schools. He served two years in the United States Navy during World War II on the USS Windham Bay. During his years of employment...

Cornelius Gillings

Cornelius Gillings

Dec 13, 2015

Mr. Cornelius Gillings, 95 of Capeville, VA died Sunday, December 13, 2015 at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital, Nassawadox, VA. He was born January 21, 1920 to the late Enos Gillings and Patrina Ferro Gillings in Jamaica, Hanovo. He was married to the late Mayora Gillings. He worked as a Janitoral Supervisor. Memorial services are pending.

Levi Doggett

Levi Doggett

Dec 1, 2015

Deacon Levi Doggett, Sr., son of the late Carl and Lizzie Trice Doggett was born September 3, 1923 in Scotland, North Carolina. He was the youngest of nine siblings all of who have preceded him in death. Our father was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Wynn, a son, Charles and grandson, Edward. Deacon Doggett accepted Christ at an...

Thomas Henry Morris

Thomas Henry Morris

Nov 17, 2015

Thomas Henry Morris, son of the late William A. and Bertha M. Morris, was born June 4, 1951 in Northampton County, Virginia. He slipped away into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at the Heritage Hall Nursing Facility in Nassawadox, Virginia. Thomas received his education in the public schools of Northampton County. After graduating he was drafted into United...

Edward Russell Brown

Edward Russell Brown

Nov 10, 2015

Edward Russell Brown, 50, died Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at Sentara Hospice House, Virginia Beach, Virginia. Memorial Services are pending

Michael John Sullivan

Michael John Sullivan

Oct 20, 2015

Michael J. Sullivan, 66, of Cape Charles, VA dies peacefully in his home on October 20, 2015. He was born July 20, 1949, in Charles City, Iowa. The son of Miles J. Sullivan and Mavis E. Sullivan. He is the oldest of 4 siblings. He is survived by his wife of forty-four years, Theodora Sullivan, his two daughters; Elizabeth E....

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