Hermione W. Jackson
Oct 21, 2016
Hermione W. Jackson, a long-time resident of Norfolk, Virginia, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016 at the age of 101. She was born in the small Mississippi Delta town of Belzoni to the late Sherman and Lillian Rogers. She graduated from Rust College in Holly Springs, Mississippi in 1936 with a Bachelors in Music and English and...
William "Bunny" Shipp
Oct 19, 2016
William C. "Bunny" Shipp, Jr. transitioned on Tuesday October 18, 2016. He was born in Princess Anne County, Virginia to William, Sr. and Maudelia Kellam Shipp. He retired from the United Postal Service and was a Veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by daughters, Delia Harrell and Patricia Davis; a sister Edith Johnson and a brother Charles...
Claude Elliott
Sep 29, 2016
A native of South Mills, NC born to the late Benjamin and Harriette Elliott, and predeceased by his wife Queen Esther and a brother Charles. Claude graduated from Booker T. Washington Class of 1950 and was an Army Veteran. Claude was an warehouseman in the Material Division of the Naval Depot, his calling was mechanical work, on cars, radios and...
James Simmons Sr.
Sep 4, 2016
James Elvin Simmons, Sr, born in Dover,N.C. to the late Eugene and Naomi Dunk Simmons went home to be with the Lord on Sunday September 4, 2016. James was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles, Edward and Jackie.He was an Army veteran and served during the Korean Veteran War, he retired as a quality assurance specialist , from the...
Virginia Riddick Gomes
Aug 27, 2016
Virginia Riddick Gomes was born to the late John and Bruce Riddick Branch in Whaleyville, VA on April 23, 1923, she was educated in Whaleyville Public Schools. He education far exceeded the school system, being a student in many subjects including gardening, holisitc health, cooking, politics, American hostory and many others. As an experienced baker, she enjoyed trying new recipes...
