JULY 2019
Dear Classmates,
Prayers are needed for our classmate, Milvene Thompson Gore. Milvene's husband, Calvin, passed earlier this week. The funeral will be Tuesday, July 9, in Myrtle Beach. Cards of sympathy/condolence can be sent to her and the family at 632 Kent Lane-Apt. 57A, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579.
Please keep Milvene and her family in prayer during this difficult time.
Thank you,
Donna
Prayers are needed for our classmate, Milvene Thompson Gore. Milvene's husband, Calvin, passed earlier this week. The funeral will be Tuesday, July 9, in Myrtle Beach. Cards of sympathy/condolence can be sent to her and the family at 632 Kent Lane-Apt. 57A, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579.
Please keep Milvene and her family in prayer during this difficult time.
Thank you,
Donna
APRIL 2018
Dear Classmates,
Another one of our classmates has passed. Classmate Robert E. Willis Jr. transitioned on last Wednesday. Robert was the brother of Classmate Bathsheba Willis.
Robert resided in Texas. I do not have any info on funeral arrangements or where cards can be sent. However, Bathsheba's contact info is: 56 Calhoun Street-Vallejo, CA 94590.
Bathsheba's son is still in the hospital. Please keep the Willis family in your prayers.
Sincerely,
Donna
Another one of our classmates has passed. Classmate Robert E. Willis Jr. transitioned on last Wednesday. Robert was the brother of Classmate Bathsheba Willis.
Robert resided in Texas. I do not have any info on funeral arrangements or where cards can be sent. However, Bathsheba's contact info is: 56 Calhoun Street-Vallejo, CA 94590.
Bathsheba's son is still in the hospital. Please keep the Willis family in your prayers.
Sincerely,
Donna
FEBRUARY 2018
Dear Classmates,
Classmate Ann Brown passed Sunday morning, February 4, 2018.
Ann Brown's funeral services will be Friday, February 9, 2018, at 11 am at Grove Baptist Church at 5910 West Norfolk Road, Portsmouth, VA. Her family will receive visitor's at her niece's home at 2020 Gum Court, Suffolk, VA.
Cards can be mailed to 1905 Camden Avenue-Portsmouth, VA 23704.
Classmate Ann Brown passed Sunday morning, February 4, 2018.
Ann Brown's funeral services will be Friday, February 9, 2018, at 11 am at Grove Baptist Church at 5910 West Norfolk Road, Portsmouth, VA. Her family will receive visitor's at her niece's home at 2020 Gum Court, Suffolk, VA.
Cards can be mailed to 1905 Camden Avenue-Portsmouth, VA 23704.
DECEMBER 2017
Dear Classmates,
It is with deep regret that I inform you another one of our classmates has transitioned. Cheryl Scott Jenkins passed on yesterday. I do not have any details at this time, but when I receive them, I will pass them on to you.
It is with deep regret that I inform you another one of our classmates has transitioned. Cheryl Scott Jenkins passed on yesterday. I do not have any details at this time, but when I receive them, I will pass them on to you.
OCTOBER 2017
We have lost another member of our class. JOYCE BOONE PETTICOLAS transitioned this morning. No funeral arrangements have been made. When I receive the info, I will share it. However, the address to send cards is: 11401 Timber Point Drive - Chesterfield, VA 23838
Please keep Joyce's husband and family in prayer.
WAKE:
Tuesday, October 24, 2017-6 pm to 8 pm
Bland & Tucker Funeral Home
137 Harrison Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
FUNERAL SERVICES:
Wednesday, October 25, 2017 @ 11 am
Tabernacle Baptist Church
418 Halifax Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
Prayers are needed for classmate Betty Hardy Pulley and family. The son of Betty and, our late classmate George Lamb, Sr., and classmate Michael Hardy's nephew, died in a motorcycle accident this past weekend in Arizona. I do not have any funeral information for George Lamb, Jr., but cards can be sent to Betty at 5409 Bingham Drive-Portsmouth, VA 23703.
PHOTOS ABOVE: CLASSMATES - BETTY HARDY, GEORGE LAMB SR. AND MICHAEL HARDY
AUGUST 2017
PRAYERS NEEDED
- Classmate Milvene Thompson Gore's husband of two weeks, Calvin, has become ill while they have been in Charleston. Calvin has coded twice. Prayer is requested for both Calvin and Milvene.
- Classmate Ervin Rogers' mother passed. I do not have any contact info for Ervin nor funeral details , except her remains will be returned to Portsmouth for burial. Please keep Ervin and his family in prayer.
MAY 2017
Dear Classmates,
It is with much sorrow that I inform you that we have lost another classmate. Cynthia Sparrow Williamson passed last night. I do not have any information about funeral arrangements. Unfortunately, the info may be publicized next week while I am on our class' birthday cruise. If I do receive before leaving, I will share it. Otherwise, please check the Virginian Pilot or Pilot Online.
If you would like to send a card, Cynthia's address is: 5283 Waller Court-Virginia Beach, VA 23464. Our classmate, Sharon Burns Hundley is Cynthia's first cousin; if you would like to send her a card, her address is: 1412 Keaton Way-Chesapeake, VA 23321.
The funeral info for Cynthia is:
Sincerely.
Donna
It is with much sorrow that I inform you that we have lost another classmate. Cynthia Sparrow Williamson passed last night. I do not have any information about funeral arrangements. Unfortunately, the info may be publicized next week while I am on our class' birthday cruise. If I do receive before leaving, I will share it. Otherwise, please check the Virginian Pilot or Pilot Online.
If you would like to send a card, Cynthia's address is: 5283 Waller Court-Virginia Beach, VA 23464. Our classmate, Sharon Burns Hundley is Cynthia's first cousin; if you would like to send her a card, her address is: 1412 Keaton Way-Chesapeake, VA 23321.
The funeral info for Cynthia is:
- Viewing will be on Friday, June 2, from 3pm - 8pm at Keith Matthews Funeral Home at 5665 Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk, VA. Funeral will be on Saturday, June 3, at 1 pm at Enoch Baptist Church at 5641 Herbert Moore Road, Virginia Beach, VA. Cynthia's obituary will be in the paper tomorrow (June 2nd). Please keep her daughter, Rayven, in prayer, as well as the entire family.
Sincerely.
Donna
Dear Classmates,
It is with a sadden heart that I inform you we have lost another classmate. Vernon "Reggie" Williams passed on Wednesday night, May 10th. Funeral information has not been shared yet. However, the address to visit or send cards is: 109 Armstrong Street-Portsmouth, VA 23704.
I will share funeral information when received. Please keep Reggie's family in prayer.
Thank you,
Donna
It is with a sadden heart that I inform you we have lost another classmate. Vernon "Reggie" Williams passed on Wednesday night, May 10th. Funeral information has not been shared yet. However, the address to visit or send cards is: 109 Armstrong Street-Portsmouth, VA 23704.
I will share funeral information when received. Please keep Reggie's family in prayer.
Thank you,
Donna
Dear Classmates,
Classmate Jerry Saunders' mother passed. I do not have any information on funeral arrangements. Please keep Jerry and his family in prayer during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Donna
Classmate Jerry Saunders' mother passed. I do not have any information on funeral arrangements. Please keep Jerry and his family in prayer during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Donna
MARCH 2017
March 3, 2017
Classmate George Lamb has passed. We do not have info about arrangements, but will share when I receive them. Please keep his family in prayer! IN MEMORIAM
Classmate George Lamb has passed. We do not have info about arrangements, but will share when I receive them. Please keep his family in prayer! IN MEMORIAM
FEBRUARY 2017
Our classmate, Barbara Sears Ellis' brother, Michael Sears, passed. His funeral was Monday (President's Day). If you would like to send her a card, Barbara's address is 2805 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23707. Please keep her and her family in prayer.
JANUARY 2017
Classmates:
I am sorry to notify you on our FB page, but I am having issues with my computer and cannot send a group email on my phone. However, I was just notified that our classmate, Carolyn Tillery Folston has passed. I am not sure when, but there will be a memorial service for her on tomorrow (Wednesday, 1/25/17) at 2 pm at Metropolitan Funeral Home, Portsmouth. Carolyn and her sister, Rosa, were both in our graduating class. Please keep their family in prayer. IN MEMORIAM
I am sorry to notify you on our FB page, but I am having issues with my computer and cannot send a group email on my phone. However, I was just notified that our classmate, Carolyn Tillery Folston has passed. I am not sure when, but there will be a memorial service for her on tomorrow (Wednesday, 1/25/17) at 2 pm at Metropolitan Funeral Home, Portsmouth. Carolyn and her sister, Rosa, were both in our graduating class. Please keep their family in prayer. IN MEMORIAM
NOVEMBER 2016
November 16, 2016
Dear Classmates,
Our classmate, Marguerite Holloman McClease, sister has passed after a long battle with cancer. Funeral info is below:
Cecelia Holloman Hinton
Viewing:
Sunday, November 20, 2016, at J.T. Fisher Funeral Services-1248 George Washington Hwy, Chesapeake VA 23323), from 2 pm to 5 pm
Funeral: Monday, November 21, 2016, at Grove Baptist Church (5910 West Norfolk, Rd., Portsmouth VA 23703) at 11 am
The family will be at 102 McIntosh Court, Suffolk VA 23434
Please keep Marguerite and her family in prayer,
Thank you!
Donna C. (Long) Darden
ICN Class of 1970 Reunion Chairman
Dear Classmates,
Our classmate, Marguerite Holloman McClease, sister has passed after a long battle with cancer. Funeral info is below:
Cecelia Holloman Hinton
Viewing:
Sunday, November 20, 2016, at J.T. Fisher Funeral Services-1248 George Washington Hwy, Chesapeake VA 23323), from 2 pm to 5 pm
Funeral: Monday, November 21, 2016, at Grove Baptist Church (5910 West Norfolk, Rd., Portsmouth VA 23703) at 11 am
The family will be at 102 McIntosh Court, Suffolk VA 23434
Please keep Marguerite and her family in prayer,
Thank you!
Donna C. (Long) Darden
ICN Class of 1970 Reunion Chairman
OCTOBER 2016
October 27, 2016
Dear Classmates,
It is with sadness that I let you know we have lost another class member. Robert Allen Williamson, II, one of the twins, passed on Monday, October 24, 2016.
Funeral Info:
Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. at O.H. Smith & Son Funeral Home-3009 Chestnut Ave., Newport News, VA 23607
Viewing will be tomorrow, Friday, October 28, 2016, at the funeral home from 1 p.m.-6 p.m.
Please keep his family in prayer.
Please let me know if you can attend the funeral.
Thanks!
Donna C. (Long) Darden
SEPTEMBER 2016
Julia Barnes Halison's father passed on Saturday (September 17). The funeral will be Friday, September 23, at St. John Baptist Church (Effingham St) at noon. A wake will be held on Thursday (September 22nd from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Fisher Funeral Services-Effingham Street. Please keep Julia and her family in prayer. The address for Julia Barnes Halison is 3515 Hunter Lane-Richmond, VA 23237.
Classmate Yvette Hughes Liggins' father passed on Saturday (September 17). I do not have any funeral information. However, her home address is 1205 Craigmont Drive-Lynchburg, VA 24501.
Classmate Yvette Hughes Liggins' father passed on Saturday (September 17). I do not have any funeral information. However, her home address is 1205 Craigmont Drive-Lynchburg, VA 24501.
AUGUST 2016
Classmate Patricia Shelton Snead is ill and in Sentara Heart Hospital in Rm 8522. Please keep her and her family in prayer.
Classmate Dottie Joyner Edmonds' mother-in-law passed. Please keep Dottie and her family in prayer.
Classmate Dottie Joyner Edmonds' mother-in-law passed. Please keep Dottie and her family in prayer.
JULY 2016
PRAYERS & CONDOLENCES
Dear Classmates,
The brother of Pamela White Mayo, Pastor Donald White, passed today. His homegoing service will be Saturday, July 23, 2016. J.T. Fisher Funeral Services is handling the arrangement.
Please keep Pam and her family in prayer.
Thank you!
Donna
NEW!!!!!
Pamela White Mayo's brother's (Reverend Donald White) homegoing service is Saturday, July 23, 2016, at 1 p.m. at St. Paul's A.M.E. Church-2500 Chestnut Avenue-Newport News, VA, 23607. The family is meeting this week at 6 p.m. at 114 Kings Gate Drive, Portsmouth, VA 23701.
JUNE 2016
PRAYERS NEEDED:
Classmate Deborah Jones will be having a very serious operation on Thursday, June 30. Please pray for a successful procedure and recovery.
Classmate Joyce Hudgens Blair's mother-in-law passed. Please keep her and her husband, Lankford, in your prayers.
Classmate Deborah Jones will be having a very serious operation on Thursday, June 30. Please pray for a successful procedure and recovery.
Classmate Joyce Hudgens Blair's mother-in-law passed. Please keep her and her husband, Lankford, in your prayers.
MAY 2016
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Dear Classmates,
The mother of our classmates, Wanda Ward and Sandra Ward Duke (deceased), has passed. No funeral arrangements are known at this time. Sandra's daughter and granddaughter were caregivers for Mrs. Ward. Please keep them in prayer. Have a great GREYHOUND day! Donna |
SANDRA WARD DUKE (Left: deceased)
WANDA WARD (Right) |
Dear Classmates,
We have class members who have experienced surgery or deaths in their family.
Good News:
Mildred Ann James Green had successful knee surgery today at Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News. She should be home tomorrow. Keep her in prayer for complete recovery.
Sad News:
Several class members have had immediate family or extended family members to transition. Please keep them in prayer.
Cynthia Sparrow Williamson's father, Mr. Frank Sparrow, passed. His funeral will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at Corprew Funeral Chapel. Mr. Sparrow is also Sharon Burns Hundley's maternal uncle.
Charles Taylor's paternal uncle, Mr. Harry Taylor, passed.
Valerie Majette Perry's brother-in-law, Mr. Howard Hill (Marilyn's husband) passed.
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MARCH 2016
FEBRUARY 2016
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About ClassmatesOur class has had another classmate to transition, Morris Hood. Morris lived in Laurel, MD. No info is available at this time. J.T. Fisher Funeral Services is in charge. The mother of classmate Chester Dozier (No address on file) and mother-in-law of classmate of Valerie Beamon Dozier (1409 Bardot Lane-Portsmouth, VA 23701), Mrs. Ida Dozier, passed. J.T. Fisher Funeral Services was in charge of the services. The husband of Sharon Burns Hundley (1412 Keaton Way-Chesapeake, VA 23321) passed. The funeral will be Wednesday, March 23rd at 2 p.m. at Metropolitan Funeral Service-Portsmouth. The sister of Rene Johnson Richardson (55 Hobson St.-Portsmouth, VA 23704), Mrs. Demetria J. Ruffin, passed. The funeral will be Tuesday, March 22nd at 11 a.m. at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church. Fisher Funeral Home-Portsmouth is in charge. Classmate Cheryl Scott Jenkins mother passed. Mrs. Scott's funeral will be this Friday at 2 p.m. at J.T. Fisher Funeral Services. Please keep Cheryl and her family in your prayers. Our class member, Karl Anderson, is having some health issues. Please keep him in prayer. Josephine Vaughan McLain's father, James C. Vaughan, passed. The funeral will be Saturday, November 7, at Third Baptist Church at 1 p.m. Fisher Funeral Home (Effingham St.) is handling arrangements. Please keep Josephine and her family in prayer. |
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Pamela White Mayo is asking for prayer for her brother, Reverend Donald White. |