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DECEMBER 2021
December 22, 2021 Dear Classmates, With sadness, I must inform you that our classmate, Virginia G. Harper passed on December 15, 2021. Please pray for the comfort of her family during this difficult time. Virginia G. Harper March 6, 1950 - December 15, 2021 Visitation Today, DEC 22. 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (ET) J.T. Fisher Funeral Services 1248 N. George Washington Hwy. Chesapeake, VA 23323 info@jtfisherfuneralservices.com https://www.jtfisherfuneralservices.com Service Thursday, DEC 23. 11:00 AM (ET) J. T. Fisher Funeral Services Chapel 1248 N. George Washington Hwy Chesapeake, VA Cemetery Details Greenlawn Memorial Gardens 3920 Airline Blvd Chesapeake, VA Please continue to send Donna news to be shared with our classmates, so we can stay connected! Please continue to send Donna news to be shared with our classmates, so we can stay connected! Thank you! Deborah "Vikki" McKissick “FOR YOU, DEAR NORCOM” DECEMBER 10, 2021
Dear Classmates, Our Classmate, Bernard Jones, passed. A memorial service will be held for him on December 18, 2021, at the Metropolitan Funeral Services on Portsmouth Boulevard, at 2 pm. Please pray for the comfort of his family during this difficult time. Please continue to send Donna news to be shared with our classmates, so we can stay connected! Thank you! Deborah "Vikki" McKissick 
OCTOBER 2021OCTOBER 14, 2021
Dear Classmates, Please send prayers for and condolences to three of our classmates who recently loss a family member. Our classmate Alfreda Williams' daughter passed a few weeks ago. Cards may be sent to her at 1212 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Portsmouth, VA 23707. Our classmates Steven Felton and Laverne Felton Branch's brother, Willie J. Felton, Jr. of Seattle, Washington. Cards may be sent to Steven Felton at 2027 Freeney Avenue, Suffolk, VA 23434 and to Laverne Felton Branch at 3905 Rex Circle, Chesapeake, VA 23321. Greyhound love, Deborah "Vikki" McKissick “FOR YOU, DEAR NORCOM” SEPTEMBER 2021SEPTEMBER 18, 2021
Dear Classmates, I pray you and your family members are still doing well during this unusual time in our lives and our country! Our classmate, Johnny Morrison, had a kidney transplant earlier this week and, according to news sources, he is recuperating well! If you would like to send him get well wishes, his address is 4320 Midfield Parkway-Portsmouth, VA 23703. Please keep Johnny and his family in prayer, as well as his donor, The Honorable Don Scott. SIDE NOTE: Information will be coming out soon, regarding our reunion and 70th birthday celebration. So, please be on the lookout for it! Please continue to send me good, and not so good news, to be shared with our classmates, so we can stay connected! Thank you! Donna C. (Long) Darden “FOR YOU, DEAR NORCOM” JULY 2021July 31, 2021
DEAR CLASSMATES: A new date has been set and a location selected to celebrate our “70th Birthday & Our Reunion That Never Was”! It will be Saturday, June 11, 2022 and Sunday, June 12, 2022. It will be held at the HILTON GARDEN INN-HARBOURVIEW in Suffolk, VA. On Saturday, we will have a CHECK-IN area with refreshments and a Dinner Dance that evening. On Sunday, we will have an Inspirational Breakfast in the morning and a Closeout Cookout that afternoon. So, mark your calendar and get ready for our final Class of 1970 Throw Down celebration! If you did not register for the previously planned celebration, you can still register for this one. Information will be emailed or mailed to you in a few weeks. Thank you and have a great GREYHOUND day! Donna (Long) Darden July 21, 2021
Dear Classmates, Classmate Laverne Felton Branch’s husband, Timothy Branch, transcended this morning. Please keep Laverne and her family in your prayers during this difficult time. No funeral arrangements have been made yet, but if you would like to extend your condolences to Laverne, her address is 3903 Rex Circle, Chesapeake, VA 23321. Thank You! Donna C. (Long) Darden PS: I could not get to my group mailing list to send this email, so I sent it via “reply all” from a previous email. Please disregard the email below! July 7, 2021
ATTENTION ATTENTION ICN CLASS OF 70 The reunion committee is in the process of planning a fantabulous event for 2022! Once all plans are confirmed, information will be posted on our Facebook page. Have a Great Greyhound Day”! Donna Darden ICN Class of 1970 Reunion Chairman JUNE 2021JUNE 23, 2021
Dear Classmates, I was just informed that our Classmate, Rufus Foltson’s sister, Brenda Folston-Martin passed. Her funeral is today at Metropolitan Funeral Services (Portsmouth). However, if you would like to send Rufus your condolences, his address is: 132 Barnham Road-Como, NC 27818. Please keep his family in prayer. Thank-you! Donna JUNE 16, 2021
Dear Classmates, It saddens me to inform you that our classmate, Willie Walden and his wife Gail, have lost another child. Their son, Tony, was killed last night in Prince George County. If you remember, they suffered the loss of their daughter not too long ago. Please keep Willie and Gail and their families, in prayer during this most difficult time. If you would like to send them a card condolence, their address is: 1308 Sanjo Farms Drive-Chesapeake, VA 23320. Let's keep each other in prayer, as well, during this unusual and difficult time in our country! Thank you! Donna June 1, 2021
Dear Classmates, The father of our classmate, Maurice Grant, passed. At this time, I do not have any final arrangement information for Mr. Nathaniel Grant. However, if you would like to send Maurice and his family your condolences, Maurice's address is 203 Bobby Jones Drive Portsmouth, VA 23701. Please keep Maurice and his family in your prayers, during this difficult time! Thank you! Donna MAY 2021May 28, 2021
Dear Classmates, I have two updates on the last email I sent:
Thank you and have a great GREYHOUND day! Donna May 21, 2021 Dear Classmates, I hope all is well with you and your family! This pandemic has really taught us how to slow down and smell the roses. Continue to be steadfast and pray that the end of this pandemic is near! We have two classmates who need your prayers:
Thank you and have a great GREYHOUND day! Donna APRIL 2021April 7, 2021
Dear Classmates: We have two classmates who have lost family members this week. Please keep them and their families in your prayers. Dottie Joyner Edmonds’ mother passed earlier this week. If you would like to send Dottie a card, her address is 2830 Bayne Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23504. John Clark’s wife, who is also Thelma Hurdle’s sister-in-law, passed on yesterday. If you would like to send John a card, his address is 3913 Rex Circle, Chesapeake, VA 23321. These are truly different and difficult times for us and our nation. Remember to pray for all you know and do not know. We truly need it! Stay GREYHOUND Strong! Donna MARCH 2021March 30, 2021
Dear Classmates, I hope you and your family are doing well! With Condolences are needed for our classmate, Claud Johnson, on the passing of his father. If you would like to send a card to Claud and his family, his address is 1028 Sean Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23323. SIDE NOTE: The Portsmouth Health Department will be administering the covid vaccine today and tomorrow at the Sportsplex and no appointment is needed! Stay Greyhound Strong! Donna March 15, 2021
Dear Classmates, It saddens me to inform you that we have lost another classmate. Classmate, Diane Faulk Grant, passed on last Thursday. Since she is being cremated, I am not sure if her final services will be public. However, if you would like to send condolences to the family, you can mail them to her sister, Natalie Faulk Jackson at 424 Tonks Trail, Holly Springs, NC 27540. Altmeyer Funeral Services, in Virginia Beach, is handling the arrangements. Please keep Diane’s family in prayer during this time. Thank you, Donna Link to Memorial Page March 13, 2021
Dear Classmates, Our classmate, Josephine Vaughn McClain, has lost another loved one. Her Sister, Jacqueline, died earlier this week. If you would like to send Josephine a card, her address is 4024 Old Virginia Road-Chesapeake, VA 23323. Let's keep each other, lifted up, in prayer! Much Greyhound Love! Donna March 11, 2021
Dear Classmates, Edith provided the following funeral arrangements for classmate Donald Parker: J.T. Fisher Funeral Home Monday, March 15, 2021 11:00 am Sincerely, Donna March 9, 2021
Dear Classmates, We have lost another classmate. Donald Parker, brother of our classmate Edith Parker McKinney, passed on yesterday morning. Final arrangements have not been made at this time. However, you can send cards of sympathy/condolences to Edith at 21284 Mayfaire Lane-Unit 302, Lexington Park, MD 20653. Please keep the Parker in prayer during this difficult time. Thank you! Donna March 6, 2021
Dear Classmates, I am hope that you and your family are still doing well during this pandemic! Let's continue to be alert and informed so, we will be able to celebrate when it is over! I received information, on yesterday, that our classmate, Vernetta Woods Chisholm, was in the hospital and had been there a few days. However, I was contacted this morning that she has been discharged and is back home. If you would like to send Vernetta get well wishes, her address is 4301 MIDFIELD PARKWAY-PORTSMOUTH, VA 23703. Let's continue to pray for each other, during this unusual time! Have a Great GREYHOUND Day! Donna C. (Long) Darden March 1, 2021
Dear Classmates, I hope all is well with you and your family and all are healthy during this pandemic. Linked you will find our class' first letter for 2021. Once this pandemic is over, we hope to celebrate ourselves and each other! I believe the I.C. Norcom Class of 1970 was the largest class to graduate from our alma mater. We have a lot to be proud of and thankful for, and we deserve to celebrate all that we have been a part of and been through! Have a GREAT Greyhound Day! Donna FEBRUARY 2021February 27, 2021
Dear Classmates, Our classmate, Ronald Washington’s mother passed today. Funeral arrangements have not been made, however, Fisher Funeral Home-1520 Effingham Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704, will be in charge. Cards can be sent to Ronald and his family at 729 Hampton Road-Petersburg, VA, 23805. Please keep our classmate and his family in prayer, during this time of their loss! PLEASE CANCEL HOTEL RESERVATIONS!Call Holiday Inn Hotel at 757-499-4400 to cancel your June 4-6, 2021 50th Year Reunion hotel reservations.
Please continue to stay safe and healthy. Greyhound love, Vikki McKissick February10, 2021
Dear Classmates, I hope all is well with you and your family! We have two classmates who have lost loved ones. If you would like to send them a card, information is listed below, for both:
Please remember both classmates and their families in your thoughts and prayers, as they go through this difficult time! Thank you! Donna JANUARY 2021January 19, 2021
Dear Classmates, Your prayers and condolences are needed for our classmate, Valerie Mitchell Hockaday. Valerie's daughter, Erica Hockaday Petty, passed. I do not have any info on the funeral arrangements however, you can send cards of condolences to Valerie and her family to 1453 Lakeview Drive-Portsmouth, VA 23701. Please keep Valerie and her family in prayer during this difficult time. Thank you! Donna January 11, 2021
Dear Classmates:. Yesterday, I found out that our prayers and condolences are also needed for our classmate, Rita Diane Flowers Parks on the passing of her daughter, April. Cards of condolences can be mailed to Rita at 2505 Oakleaf Drive #9-Portsmouth, VA 23707. Please keep Rita and her family in prayer. Thank you! Donna For You, Dear Norcom . . . , January 10, 2021
Dear Classmates, Another space is vacant in our large class of 1970. Classmate Daisy Wilkerson Holloman has passed IN MEMORIAM. I am not sure of the details of her funeral, but I was told her obituary was in yesterday's newspaper. If you would like to send your condolences, the address I have for her is 219 Median Circle-Portsmouth, VA 23701. Please keep our classmates, Arthur and Ricky Vann, in prayer. Their sister, Avis Vann, passed. If you would like to send your condolences, I have Artie's address: 3510 Braxton Avenue-Portsmouth, VA 23701. During this unusual time in our nation, let's keep each other in prayer! For, You Dear Norcom . . ., Donna DECEMBER 2020December 31, 2020
Dear Classmates, We have lost another classmate. On Monday, December 28, our classmate, Reuben Alfred Williamson, Jr., went to join his twin brother, Robert. Cooke Brothers Funeral Chapel, of 1601 27th Street-Newport News, Virginia, 23607, is handling the funeral arrangements. Condolences can be sent to his wife, Hilda, at 67 Church Road, Newport News, VA 23601. FUNERAL INFO: Viewing-Monday, January, 4, 2021, from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., at the funeral home; Funeral-Tuesday, January 5 @10 a.m. at the funeral home. Please keep his family, which includes our classmates Gracie Abernathy Dunn, Vivian Jones Booth-Pharr and Fredrick Jones, in prayer! One of our S.H. Clarke teachers also passed on Monday. Mrs. Althea Jones Cherry was 101 years old. Fisher Funeral Home-1520 Effingham Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704, is in charge of her funeral arrangements. During this unusual and difficult time in our country and our lives, please continue to keep each other in prayer! Tonight, please have a blessed and safe year's transition! Donna December 21, 2020
Dear Classmates, Please keep our classmates, Gerald Griffin and Bonita Watts Griffin and their entire family, in prayer. Gerald’s brother, Jeremiah Griffin, passed after battling cancer. You can send your condolences to Gerald and Bonita at 5421 Fisher’s Hill Way, Haymarket, VA 20169. Sincerely, Donna C. Darden, Reunion Chairman December 14, 2020
Dear Classmates, I hope all is well with you and your family! I am having problem with accessing my “group” my directory, so I had to use another route! So sorry! Prayers Needed: Our classmate, Michael McCLain passed last week. He was married to our classmate, Josephine Vaughan. No arrangements have been made, but Fisher Funeral Home (Effingham St.) is in charge. Cards can be sent to Josephine at 4024 Old Virginia Road-Chesapeake, VA 23323. During this unusual time, keep the family in prayer. Due to the pandemic, our plans for our 50-year reunion are uncertain and on hold. The reunion committee has not met to make a decision, but hopefully, we will be able to virtually meet after the first of the year. Once we do and decisions are made, you WILL be notified! However, if you made room reservations for the current reunion date, you may want to and can cancel your reservations, now, without penalty. Whenever and how ever we celebrate this graduation milestone, please plan to attend to celebrate life, friendships, classmates and the blessing of being here! Thank you and have a great GREYHOUND day! Donna NOVEMBER 2020November 22, 2020
Dear Classmates, Please take time to pray for the family of our classmate, William Edward Cross. William passed on November 8, 2020 and was funeralized today in a private service. If you would like to send your condolences to his family, you can mail it to 2711 Moton Street, Portsmouth, VA 23707. Sincerely, Donna November 13, 2020
Dear Classmates, As some of you may already know, we have lost another classmate. Morris Winston passed, on yesterday morning. I do not have any information on his final arrangements, however if you wish to send your condolences to his family, please send them to: THE FAMILY OF MORRIS WINSTON-552 Potomac Avenue-Portsmouth, VA 23707. Please keep his sons, Morris and Terrance, in your prayers, as well as the rest of his family. Sincerely, Donna OCTOBER 2020October 14, 2020
Dear Classmates I hope all is well with you and your family! Two class items: 1. Classmate Phylliss Kee Howell passed last month. I saw a thank you, from her daughter, on Facebook, and reached out to her last month. She responded to me on Saturday that her mother was our classmate. I gave her our condolences on the passing of her mother. 2. CORRECTION: Erma’s address is 314 and not 317. I copied and pasted that part of last month’s email to this month’s email and forgot about the correction. I did put a post-it on my computer to remind me of this for next month. 😊 Thank you and have a great GREYHOUND day! Donna SEPTEMBER 2020September 17, 2020
September 16, 2020 Dear Classmates, We have lost another classmate, Deborah Burden Thomas, passed on yesterday. At this time, I do not have any funeral information. However, if you would like to send a card to her family, the mailing address is: 3717 Galberry Road-Chesapeake, VA 23323. If you remember, an email was sent out about two months ago, asking for prayer for Deborah on the loss of their daughter. This has to be extremely difficult for her husband and family, so please pray for their strength during this time. Due to sooo much going on around me, I neglected to notify you about our classmate, Karen Armstrong Cabbagestalk's, loss. Karen's youngest sister, Pamela, passed on August 30, 2020. Please pray for Karen and her family, during this emotional and healing time. If you would like to send Karen a card, her address is: 738 Mentor Avenue, Capital Heights, MD 20743. Thank you to all my classmates who sent up prayers, called, texted or emailed me about my daughter, Monica's illness. She is home and is recuperating slowly! She has a long and lengthy journey back to a healthier life, but it will happen! I thank God for the ICN Class of 1970! Be Safe! Be Strong!! Be Blessed!!! Donna September 8, 2020
Hello classmates Donna Darden needs your prayers for her daughter, Monica who was just admitted into the hospital. No further details are available at this time. Greyhound love, Deborah "Vikki" McKissick September 8, 2020 Dear Classmates, I hope all is well with you and your family! This pandemic is truly affecting our lives! We are losing quite a few loved ones (family and friends) because of it. If someone survives the virus, it truly affects their way of life and that of their family members! Please pray for this horrific virus to end and pray for the safety and health of our nation, family and friends! This month, there will not a class letter. However, I would like to remind you that you can still register for our reunion. REUNON LOCATION: Holiday Inn Convention & Conference Center REUNION DATE: Friday, June 4, 2021 thru Sunday, June 6, 2021 REUNON FEE: $150 (for the three days of activities) Checks/Money Orders and your registration form can be mailed to ERMA BOONE @ 314 S. DIVISION ST.-SUFFOLK, VA 23434 BE SURE TO REGISTER TODAY BECAUSE WE WILL TRULY HAVE A LOT TO CELEBRATE!!!!! If you have any questions about the reunion, i.e. attending one or two of the activities, please feel free to contact me! PRAYERS NEEDED FOR: >Laverne Felton Branch's brother-in-law passed. He was the brother of her husband, Tim. Please keep their family in prayer. If you would like to send them a card, Laverne's address is: 3903 Rex Circle-Chesapeake, VA 23321. >All of our class members and their family members! Be sure to be kind! Be sure to remain strong! Be sure to be vigilant and remain safe! Have a Great Greyhound Day! Donna AUGUST 2020August 28, 2020
Dear Classmates, We have lost another classmate. Elton Williams has passed after a lengthy illness. At this time, I do not have any final arrangements information. However, if you would like to send his wife Elvira and the family a card, it can be mailed to: 3113 Armistead Drive-Portsmouth, VA 23704. Former I.C. Norcom faculty member, Howard Foust, passed. J. T. Fisher Funeral Services is handling his final arrangements. If you would like to send a card to his wife and our former senior class sponsor, Mrs. Iva Smalls Foust, the address is: 1002 Tazewell Street-Portsmouth, VA 23701. These are hard and difficult times for all of us, so please be kind and considerate to all who cross your path! Take care of you and yours! Remember to tell those who you love, that you love them! Be Safe! Be Strong! Be Blessed! Donna August 18, 2020
Dear Classmates, We have lost another classmate. Linda Gail Drewery Cartledge passed on August 9, 2020. Her services will be held today at J.T. Fisher Funerals Services at 4 p.m. Her services can be viewed on the funeral home's website. I do not have Linda's contact info, but I did post class condolences on the funeral home's website. I received information that our classmate, Deborah Burden Thomas' daughter passed. If you would like to send Deborah your condolences, her address is 3117 Galberry Road, Chesapeake, VA 23323. Please keep both families in prayer during this difficult time in their lives and our country! Be Safe! Be Strong! Be Blessed! Donna August 7, 2020 Dear Classmates, Our classmate, Carolyn Flowers' sister, Yvonne Flowers Mason passed. Yvonne was also the cousin of our classmate Ida Hayes. Please keep Carolyn and her entire family in prayer, during this difficult time. If you would like to send Carolyn your condolences, her address is 619-A Dunedin Road-Portsmouth, VA 23701. Thank you! Donna I.C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1970
C/O DONNA C. (LONG) DARDEN, Reunion Chairman 3905 Rex Circle - Chesapeake, Virginia 23321 757-477-7948 or gemini6352@live.com REUNON THEME – DEPARTURE & RETURN: GREYHOUNDS CELEBRATING A 50 YEAR GOLDEN JOURNEY >>>FIFTY-YEAR REUNION COUNT DOWN RE-BOOTED: 10 MONTHS TO GO!<<< STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING & DON’T DELAY, SEND YOUR REUNION FEE IN RIGHT AWAY!! August 1, 2020 Dear Classmates, I hope you and your family are doing well during this unusual time! In preparing for our reunion, I want to ask/remind you to continue to notify me of any classmate or class sponsor who is ill or has passed. We want to continue to send our condolences or get well wishes to their family/them! Since our nation is still in this pandemic, and we are quarantined or semi-quarantined, don’t forget to stop and complete your registration form, fill out your check, address the envelope (as indicated below), put a stamp on the envelope and put it in a mailbox, so you don’t miss our fantabulous and funtastic golden 50-year high school class reunion, next June 4-6, 2021! Since this is our 50-year reunion and our last large celebration, I have been working on trying to get mailing info on those class sponsors whose info I do not have. I’ve been searching for them, or possible relatives, on Facebook and contacting them. I did successfully reach the son of Mr. C.H.E. Smith, who told me Mr. Smith passed in 2018. NEW INFO: Committee members are needed for the BANQUET COMMITTEE! Please let me know if you are interested to work on this committee. Thank you! CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION JULY 2020July 29, 2020
Dear Classmates, Vernetta's niece reported that Vernetta's surgery was successful! If you would like to send her a card, her address is 4301 Midfield Parkway, Portsmouth, VA 23703. Thank you! Donna July 28, 2020
Dear Classmates, Today, while on Facebook, I saw a post asking for prayer for our classmate, Vernetta Woods Chisholm. She is having surgery, today, for cancer. That is all the post said, so please remember her today in your prayers. If I get more info, I will share it. Thank you! Donna July 22, 2020 Dear Classmates, I truly apologize for being soooooo late forwarding this reunion information, regarding reserving your hotel room for our reunion, to you! Hotel Information is as linked. PRAYERS NEEDED: Our "honorary" classmate, Herbert Boone (husband of our classmate, Erma Stephenson Boone) sister passed in Maryland. Of course, during this unusual time, we may not be able to visit them to extend our condolences, but please keep Herbert, Erma and their family, in prayer. To send a card, their address is: 314 S. Division Street-Suffolk, VA 23435 or you can email your condolences to clydenlee@aol.com. Thank you and Stay Safe, Stay Strong and Have a Great Greyhound Day! Donna
JULY 9, 2020 Dear Classmates, PRAYERS NEEDED: Prayer is needed for classmate Gurney Parker, whose brother passed. If you would like to send Gurney a card, his address is: 124 Anchor Street-Portsmouth, VA 23702. REUNION REMINDER: This is a reminder that we can begin making our hotel reservations for rooms for our reunion, on tomorrow, FRIDAY, JULY 10. 2020! Just call Holiday Inn Conference & Convention Center at 757-4900-4400. Thank You, Stay Safe, Stay Greyhound Strong! Donna JUNE 2020JUNE 18, 2020 Dear Classmates, Our class has so much to celebrate! Each one of us is truly blessed to be here to remember, reminisce and celebrate the day we graduated from our beloved high school, I.C. Norcom, with other classmates! Linked, is a "Mark the Date" announcement for our graduation celebration. In addition to marking the date,
Additional Class Info:
Have a great GREYHOUND day! Donna June 5, 2020
Dear Classmates, Two classmates informed me that our classmate, Albert Hawkins, was in the hospital. Hawk called me this morning and gave me a synopsis of what was happening with him. He is having some residual problems stemming from his cancer treatments from years ago. Hawk is at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital (600 Gresham Dr., Norfolk, VA 23507) in room 510. As usual, he seemed to be in good spirits and was joking! Hawk requested that if you want to call him, please call him on the hospital's phone. Since he wasn't expecting to be admitted, he doesn't have his cell phone charger. Let's pray for his speedy and complete recovery! Thank-you, and as always Have a great GREYHOUND day! Donna
June 1, 2020 Dear Classmates, Attached, is our June class letter. As stated in the June 2020 letter, if you have not registered for our 50-year class reunion, and you want to attend, there's still time! You know, for us and with all that we do, time can really get away from us! Go ahead and take the time to complete the registration form, write your check or money order and mail your registration to Erma TODAY (or tomorrow 😊)! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me! Let's keep each other in our thoughts and prayers, during this unusual time in our nation! Thanks and as always, Have a great GREYHOUND day! Donna MAY 2020MAY 28, 2020
Dear Classmates, Three of our classmates have had death in their family. Please keep them in prayer during this difficult time that they are having. Classmate Ronald "DoDo" Washington's brother, Issac Washington passed earlier this week after being ill. Issac was an I.C. Norcom Greyhound, also. Fisher Funeral Services, at 1540 Effingham St., Portsmouth, VA 23704, will be in charge of funeral services. If you would like to send condolences to Ronald, his address is 729 Hampton Road, Petersburg, VA 23805. Classmate Henry Wilson's wife passed, she was also the sister-in-law to Classmate Dorothy Wilson, passed yesterday. J.T. Fisher Funeral Services, at 1248 George Washington Hwy, N., Chesapeake, VA 23323, will be in charge of funeral arrangements. If you would like to send condolences to Henry, his address is 1008 Sean Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23323. Again, please keep both families in prayer during this difficult time! Thank you! Donna MAY 18, 2020
Dear Classmates, Our classmate, Willie Walden's father-in-law, Mr. William Whitaker, passed. Please keep Gail, Willie and their family in prayer. Experiencing the loss of a loved one is difficult at anytime, but the pandemic makes it even more difficult! If you would like to send them a card, their address is 1308 Sanjo Farms Drive-Chesapeake, VA-23320. Thank you! Donna May 6, 2020
Dear Classmates, Sad News: We have lost another classmate. William Carter passed on yesterday. I don't have any final arrangement info, at this time. However, if you would like to send a sympathy card, it can be mailed to: 205 Catalpa Court-Suffolk, VA 23435. Good News to Share: Pamela White Mayo and Freddie Mayo, recently became proud grandparents! Their daughter, Eboni Mayo Minnard gave birth to a baby girl, Londyn Ave', on March 30, 2020. Londyn was 9 lbs., 2 oz. This is Eboni and her husband Kenny's first child. Eboni has blessed us in the past by singing at our Prayer Breakfasts. CONGRATULATIONS EBONI & KENNY! WELCOME TO OUR WORLD, LITTLE MISS LONDYN AVE' MINNARD! Thank you! Donna MAY 5, 2020
Greetings! Attached is our May class letter and updated registration form. as well as hotel room reservation information. PLEASE READ!!!!!! If you have any questions, please call me. If you do need to call me, and do not answer the phone, please leave a message and include your phone number. In this day and time of scammers and hackers, I do not answer calls from numbers I do not know. SORRY!!!!!! Our classmate, Elton Williams, was discharged from the hospital yesterday and is at home. Let's continue praying for him to continue to improve and for his wife, Elvira, who is currently his primary caregiver. PLEASE continue to be safe, strong and informed during this pandemic! With Much Greyhound Love and Appreciation! Donna April 29, 2020
Dear Classmates, Our classmate, Robert Jones' mother passed. I do not have any information about funeral arrangements. However, we know that during this time, only family can attend. If you would like to send Robert a card, his address is: 516 E. Howell Avenue-Alexandria, VA 22301. I was told Robert's son lives at Robert's mother's home and that address is: 2709 Ashe Street-Portsmouth, VA 23707. Please keep Robert and his entire family in prayer, during this time of their loss. Thank you! Donna
APRIL 2020APRIL 21, 2020
Classmates: Due to this horrific pandemic and the experts inability to determine how long it will last, our Reunion Committee voted to move our 50-Year Class Reunion to next year. The new dates are: Friday, June 4, 2021 through Sunday, June 6, 2021 (The new start date is the actual anniversary date of our graduation - - Friday, June 4, 1970). Inbox me for the three-day or individual event prices and payment info. Thank you! “FOR YOU, DEAR NORCOM . . .” Donna MARCH 2020MARCH 19, 2020
Dear Classmates, I hope and pray that you and your family are weathering this "medical" storm without fear and complications! Of course our class meeting, scheduled for this Sunday, is cancelled. Decisions for future class meetings will be made based on the government's decisions, for "gatherings". You can still mail in your reunion payment and registration form. However, in case we have to suspend our meetings longer, please mail it to: ERMA BOONE-314 S. DIVISION STREET-SUFFOLK, VA 23434. Please continue to take care of yourself, during this pandemic! Just our age puts us at risk. However, if we have other issues, such as, diabetes, heart conditions, asthma. etc., we increase our chances of contracting it. So, PLEASE take care of YOU!!!! Thank you! Take care! And, as always, have a GREAT Greyhound Day! Donna March 12, 2020
Dear Classmates, Our classmate Dennis Boyd's son, Aonreke Boyd, passed earlier this week. At this time, I do not have any funeral info. Aonreke had a twin sister, Aondrea. Please keep Dennis and his family in prayer. To send cards, Dennis' address is: 408 Taft Drive-Portsmouth, VA 23701. Thank you! Donna JANUARY 2020
January 28, 2020 Dear Classmates, Below, you will find links to information from the ICNAA about activities for next month and Class of 1970 info.
Donna 
January 16, 2020 Dear Classmates, Our classmate, Barbara Sherfield, passed earlier this week. Fisher Funeral Home, at 1520 Effingham Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704, is handling her final arrangements. The viewing is tomorrow, Friday, January 17, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.; and, her funeral is Saturday, January 18 at 11 a.m., at Zion Baptist Church - 225 Hatton Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704. Cards can be sent to 2624 Ashe Street-Portsmouth, VA 23707 or the funeral home. Classmate, Deborah Crump Goodrich's sister-in-law, Carolyn Goodrich (ICN C/O 1966), Leon's older sister, passed earlier this week, also. Cards can be sent to Deborah and Leon at 2006 Lisbon Road-Chesapeake, VA 23321. Please keep these families in prayer during this sad and difficult time! Thank you! Donna January 6, 2020
Good morning, It is my understanding that Barbara Sherfield is in intensive care at Maryview an as of yesterday is very, very low. One of the deaconess from her church shared that with me. I am sure we cannot visit but we all need to pray for God's will be done in her life. She is a member of Zion Baptist Church and it is my understanding that she hasn't been well for awhile but this turn for the worst has just been this weekend. Stephanie Johnson
JANUARY 6, 2020
Dear Classmates, Happy New Year! I hope your holiday season was exciting, pleasant and enjoyable and, that you made plenty of memories with family and friends! Our classmate, Beth Cross Smith, has been taking care of various family members. One of them, her uncle, recently passed. Please send up a prayer for Beth and her family. See our January letter (CLASS LETTERS) regarding our 50-year class reunion. I know the letter may seem repetitious, but I want to refresh your memory, by reminding you of the important details of our reunion and to let you know we are on the last leg of the race! We still need committee members to help execute this momentous event! PLEASE let me know if you will be on a committee. So, take your Geritol, Vitamin C, D and E, Magnesium, Potassium, etc., so you will be ready!!! As Bishop T.D. Jakes would say - - GET READY, GET READY, GET READY!!!! Sincerely, Donna DECEMBER 2019DECEMBER 16, 2019
Dear Classmates, Due to the extremely low number of RSVPs received to attend the holiday celebration on Saturday, December 21, at Roger Brown's Restaurant and Lounge, the event is cancelled. Thank you and have a great Greyhound day! Donna NOVEMBER 2019November 23, 2019
Dear Classmates, We need to lift up prayers and good thoughts for the following classmates: > Classmate Dorothy Murrell Oliver is recuperating from pneumonia. Get well wishes can be sent to her at 3711 Erdmon Avenue-Baltimore, MD 21213 >Classmate Steven Felton's wife, Vhelma, passed on yesterday. I do not have Steve's correct address or final arrangement information, however, I will share it when received. Please keep him and their family in prayer. >Classmate Jeannette Southall Cooke's husband, George, passed. Unfortunately, I do not have Jeannette's address or final arrangement information for her husband. If anyone has info for her, please contact me. Please keep her and their family in prayer. Thank you so much! Donna NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Dear Classmates, Due to the impending inclement weather forecasted for this Sunday, November 17th, our class meeting is cancelled. Our next meeting will be in January 2020. Thank you and Stay Safe! Donna OCTOBER 2019OCTOBER 29, 2019
Dear Classmates, The Funeral Arrangements for Donna Long Darden's mother, Mrs. Jacqueline C. Long: JT Fisher Funeral Services at 1648 George Washington Hwy North, Chesapeake, VA 23323, is handling the arrangements. Viewing: Wednesday, October 30, 2019, from 4pm to 7pm at the funeral home Graveside Services: Thursday, October 31, 2019, at 11am in Greenlawn Cemetery, 3920 Airline Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23321 A card will be mailed from the class to Donna and her family, as is our policy for immediate family members. However, you may personally send flowers if you wish. Please keep Donna and her family in prayer. Greyhound love, Deborah Y McKissick IC Norcom Class of 1970 
October 17, 2019
Dear Classmates, The homegoing services for Angela Edwards Davis are: J.T. Fisher Funeral Services are in charge (1248 George Washington Hwy. N, Chesapeake, VA 23323) Viewing today, Thursday, October 17, from 4pm - 7 pm at the funeral home Funeral is Friday, October 18 at 11 a.m. St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church (2714 Frederick Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23704) Condolences can be offered to the family at www.jtffs.com Thank you and please keep Angela's family in prayer! Donna 
October 4, 2019
Dear Classmates, Classmate Erma Stephenson Boone asked me to share this with you. Please feel free to carry your family members and friends! Thank you! Donna HOMECOMING GAME TICKETS
October 3, 2019 Dear Classmates, I did not receive any notices from classmates about attending this year's homecoming game on Saturday, October 19. Therefore, I will not be requesting reserved seating for our class. Thank you! Donna October 2, 2019
Dear Classmates, October is here and for some of us the weather is getting cooler, some of us have had snow, but in the 757, we are experiencing three of the four seasons - - spring, summer & autumn (spriummtumn😂)! Attached you will find our October class letter and a list of those classmates whose contact info we do not have on file. I NEED YOUR HELP: If you see anyone, on the "MISSING LIST" who you know how to contact, please ask them if you can share their contact info with me, so they can receive class reunion info. Email addresses would be great, however, home addresses are fine. Our classmate, Deborah Ray Mason Williams' oldest sister, Geraldine Ray Chappelle, passed. Geraldine's funeral arrangements are: Wake - Today, Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at 4 p.m. at 1023 Roundtable Court, Chesapeake, VA 23323; Funeral - Saturday, October 5, 2019, at Holy Temple Church at 2644 Gilmerton Rd.-Chesapeake, VA 23323, at 11 a.m. Cards can be sent to Deborah at 127 Cheyenne Trail-Apt. F, Portsmouth, VA 23701. Thanks! Donna SEPTEMBER 2019September 28, 2019
Dear Classmates, Our class has lost another member. Classmate Joyce Cummings Gordon passed on yesterday. Funeral arrangements made below, however, cards can be sent to 1 Holly Hill Court-Portsmouth, VA 23702. J.T. Fisher is in charge (address: 1248 George Washington Hwy.-Chesapeake, VA 23323). Please check their website or The Pilot for funeral arrangements. Please keep Joyce's family in prayer.Joyce's son, Nicholas Gordon, provided the following info regarding her funeral services, via our classmate, Sheila Gooden Greene: Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 11 a.m. Celestial Baptist Church 1439 Mount Vernon Avenue Portsmouth, VA 23707 Family will receive visitors and cards at 1 Holly Hill Court, Portsmouth, VA 23702. ****************************************************************************************************************** Classmate Melvin Elliott asked me to share the following changes/info regarding his brother's (Percy Elliott) funeral services: Family will receive friends on Sunday, September 29, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home located at 245 Armistead Avenue, Hampton, VA. Funeral Services will be on Monday, September 30, in the Funeral Home's Chapel, at 11:00 a.m. Thank you! Donna 
September 19, 2019 Dear Classmates. >This is a reminder that our class reunion meeting will be this Sunday, September 22 at 4 p.m., in the I. C. Norcom Community Room at Kroger Marketplace-Portsmouth. Reunion dues or installment payments can be made at the meeting, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS SENT TO ME TO SHARE WITH THE MEMBERS OF THE ICN CLASS OF 1970: >The I. C. Norcom Alumni Association, is having a fundraiser. They are selling I. C. Norcom Umbrellas. The cost is $25 each. If interested in purchasing one, please contact Lynn Briley, president, at 757-508-2364 or Vivian Hardy, treasurer, at 757-399-2552. >The ICN band director, Mr. Derik Wright, has reached out for assistance with providing snacks, water and/or Gatorade for the band students. If you are or are not, and would like to make a cash donation, they do have CashApp and donations can be sent to: $ICNBand. If you are local and want to drop off donations to the school, please do so. Thank you and I hope to see you Sunday! Donna September 5, 2019
Dear Classmates, Classmate Michael Watson's sister, Leyvonne "Teenie" Watson Wyatt, passed. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at 10 a.m. A viewing will be on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Both will be at Fisher Funeral Home-1520 Effingham Street, Portsmouth, VA. Please keep Mike and his family in prayer during this time. If you would like to send Mike a card, his address is 4472 Clemsford Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. Also, please keep all who are in the path and outskirts of Hurricane Dorian, in prayer! Thank you! Donna AUGUST 2019
August 7, 2019 Dear Classmates, We have lost another class member. Ralph Marvin Rawls passed on July 25, 2019. Visitation will be Thursday, August 8, from 5 pm to 8 pm at Altmeyer Funeral Home at 7415 River Road, Newport News, VA 23607. Marvin's funeral will be Friday, August 9, 2019, at 10 a.m., at True Vine Church of Jesus - 201 Pear Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607. His burial will be at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, with full military honors. Please keep Marvin's daughter, Stephanie Rawls Anthony and son, Ralph Marvin Rawls, Jr., in prayer. Thank you! Donna (Please let me know if you will be attending any of the activities. Thank you!) August 6, 2019 Dear Classmates, Our classmate, Debra Jones' oldest sister, Joan Jones Shepherd, passed. I do not have funeral or funeral home information, however, if you would like to send Debra a card, her address is 2032 Freeney Avenue, Apt. 301-Suffolk, VA 23434. Please keep Debra and her family in prayer. I would like to thank you for your emails, texts, prayers, words of encouragement and thoughts of concern shown me during my mother's hospitalization. She is home now and is doing better! On this Saturday, August 10 at 10 am at the Cavalier Manor field, the I.C. Norcom Varsity Football Team will be having an Inter Squad football scrimmage. This is in support of the Cavalier Community Day. The ICN Band will be present and ICN paraphernalia will be available to purchase. Thank you and have a great Greyhound Day! Donna JULY 2019July 25, 2019 Good afternoon Classmates, Yesterday, Donna Long Darden's mother was taken to the hospital. Please keep Mrs. Long and the Long/Darden family in your prayers. Thank you, Deborah "Vikki" McKissick ICN Class of 1970 
July 24, 2019 Dear Classmates, Another Class of 1970 classmate has passed. Classmate Paul Hampton has passed. His funeral will be on Thursday, July 25, at First Baptist Church, South Portsmouth (1445 Centre Avenue, Portsmouth, VA). At this time, I do not know the time or the funeral home in charge; please check the local obituaries for that info. Paul was in a nursing home at the time he passed. However, if you would like to send a card, the last address I have on file is 507 Eisenhower Circle-Portsmouth, VA 23701. Please keep his family in prayer. Classmate Edith Parker McKinney is recuperating from an illness. She is currently in the area staying with her daughter. I do not have that address at this time, but I am working on getting it. However, please keep Edith in prayer for a quick and complete recovery. I have received info on other classmates who are recuperating or who are ill. I have not received their permission to ask for prayer. Plus, I am quite sure that we have classmates who are ill who I have not received information about. Please be an intercessory for them. Thank you! Donna July 6, 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 JUNE 2019
June 16, 2019
Dear Classmates, We have lost another classmate, Michael C. "Bishop" Faulcon, Sr. Funeral Arrangements: Funeral will be Monday, June 24, 2019 at 11 a.m. First Baptist-South Hill 3633 Galberry Road-Chesapeake, VA 23323 J.T. Fisher Funeral Services is handling arrangements Please keep Michael's wife, Cynthia in prayer. Cards can be mailed to their home at 2405 Featherbed Dr., Chesapeake, VA 23325. Thank you! Donna APRIL 2019April 5, 2019 Dear Classmates, Prayers of Condolences are needed for our classmate, Barbara Grier Grant, whose father Mr. Charles. W. Grier, Sr., passed. J. T. Fisher Funeral Services are in charge of arrangements. Viewing will be on Monday, April 8 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home located at 1248 N. George Washington Hwy., Chesapeake, VA. Funeral will be on Tuesday, April 9 at 11 a.m. at Community Presbyterian Church located at 801 Tazewell Street, Portsmouth, VA. I do not have a mailing address for Barbara, however, her email address is: queenbarb2@verizon.net. Thank you! Donna ADDENDUM BELOW April 6, 2019 Dear Classmates, When I emailed you about Barbara Grier Grant 's father's passing, I did not realize she had just lost her mother, Mrs. Jacqueline L. Grier, on March 11, 2019. Please keep her and her family in prayer during this most difficult time. Thank you! Donna MARCH 2019MARCH 21, 2019
Due to my recent hospitalization, THE MARCH CLASS MEETING, WHICH IS SCHEDULED FOR THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 24, IS CANCELLED! All committee chairmen are asked to be ready with updates for our April meeting! GOOD NEWS: Classmate Betty Booker Queen was pictured in the Virginian Pilot, earlier this month, as one of Portsmouth Public Schools’ dedicated Crossing Guards. And, where is one of her schools? I. C. Norcom High School!!! Kudos to our classmate for providing a safe crossing for our current Greyhounds! Donna Long Darden says, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! Thank you for the prayers, thoughts, phone calls and best wishes you extended me during and after my hospitalization. I am recovering from the flu and pneumonia, but I’ve been told it will be a longer process this time, but I intend to take it easy! Thank You and Have a Great Greyhound Day! Donna 
March 3, 2019
Dear Classmates: I hope all is well with you and your family! As linked, you will find our March class letter and the reunion registration form. Please contact me if you have any questions or if you would like to join the fun and work on a reunion committee. There has been a lot going on in the world around us, as well as our own private world. I would like to share the following information with you regarding classmates:
Please keep all of our classmates in your prayers. Thank you and have a great GREYHOUND day! Donna 
R.I.P. GLENN YONKERS (In White Shirt) 1970FEBRUARY 2019FEBRUARY 24th MEETING CANCELLEDFEBRUARY 20, 2019 Dear Classmates: The class meeting scheduled for this Sunday, February 24th is cancelled. Our next meeting will be on Sunday, March 24th at Kroger Marketplace-Portsmouth at 4 pm in the I.C. Norcom Community Room. Hope to see you at the meeting in March! Donna ICNAA FUNDRAISER FOR LIBRARY FURNITUREThe ICNAA has started a fundraiser on Facebook to raise funds to repair the school's library furniture.
If you want to mail in their donation, do so by mailing it to: ICNAA - P.O. Box 3322, Portsmouth, VA 23701. PRAYERS NEEDED FOR OUR DONNA & FAMILY!Dear Classmates:
Classmate Donna Long Darden has been the caregiver for her mom for quite some time. Donna and her family need your prayer currently. Donna could also use words of encouragement from members of her second family, the ICN Class of 1970. She would never ask you, so I am telling you she needs us in the worst way now. Thank you in advance. Greyhound love, Deborah "Vikki" McKissick 
February 13, 2019
Dear Classmates, There is always something happening to or with people we know. And, letting them know you are thinking of them or praying for them, can be a great comfort. I would like to share good news, as well as the not so good, so we can congratulate or comfort the receiving party. Today, I have one of each to share:
Thank you and have a great GREYHOUND day! February 7, 2019 Dear Classmates, Classmate Ken Melvin's brother, Claxton, passed. Cards can be sent to Ken at 14 Eleanor Court-Portsmouth, VA-23701. Please keep Ken and his family in prayer during this difficult time, JANUARY 2019
January 22, 2019
Dear Classmates: Another classmate has earned their wings. Classmate, Stanley Lamarr Thornton, passed on January 13, 2019. Metropolitan Funeral Services is handling funeral arrangements. Viewing will be Wednesday, January 23, 2019; family will receive friends at Metropolitan also on Wednesday, January 23, from 5 pm to 8 pm; and, a graveside funeral will be on Thursday, January 24 at 11 a.m. at Albert G. Horton Veterans Cemetary, Suffolk, VA. Unfortunately, I do not have an address for Stanley for cards to be sent, but you can express sympathy and condolences on Metropolitan's website. Thank you, Donna OCTOBER 2018October 26, 2018 Dear Classmates, The mother of classmate Sandra Branch Tynes, who is also the mother-in-law of classmate Laverne Felton Branch, passed earlier this week. I do not have funeral arrangements for Mrs. Branch, however, you can send condolences to Sandra Branch Tynes at 203 Riddick Drive-Portsmouth, VA 23701 or Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Branch at 3903 Rex Circle-Chesapeake, VA 23321. And, please keep the family in prayer during this time. Thank you! Donna 
Dear Classmates,
Our classmate, James "Bennie" Lashley has passed. According to a Facebook post, he and his brother, who was also in Maryview Health Center, have both passed. Pray for comfort and understanding for their family members. I do not have any funeral info at this time, but will share when received. Cards can be sent to James' family at 2218 Lansing Avenue-Portsmouth, VA 23704. Thank you! Donna JULY 2018
July 14, 2018
FROM CLASSMATE CASSANDRA WILKINSON LIGHTY It is with great sadness that my family and I announce the passing of my mother, Euphesenia Dean Massey on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at the age of 86 years. Miss Euphie as she was affectionately called will be lovingly remembered by her three daughters and son-in-law, Cassandra W. Lighty and Bolden Lighty, Jr., Nadine B. Johnson and Danita Wilkinson. Euphie will all be fondly remembered by her two grandchildren, Nathaniel Benjamin and Marcella Benjamin; and two great-grandchildren, Angel Benjamin. My mother moved with her mother to Portsmouth, VA where she attended I.C. Norcom High School from 1943 - 1948 at the age of 13 -15. Miss Euphie was highly intelligent and active in the school chorus, debate team, ladies basketball team and was a cheerleader and member of the school newspaper staff. A Memorial Service for Euphesenia Massey will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 11:00 a.m., at St. Stephens A.M.E. Church, 1601 Eastern Ave., Essex MD, with Rev. William A Gray, III officiating. Also at the church will be Family hour at 10:00am and a Repast following service at 1:00 p.m. Flowers should be sent to Danita Wilkinson at 59 King Richard Ct, Baltimore, MD 21237 and will be donated to local nursing homes in memory of Euphie. Dear Classmates,
I would like to share the following info: > Charles Taylor shared the information that his stepmother, Mrs. Almina Owens Taylor, passed on June 29, 2018. Those of us who attended S.H. Clarke JHS, will remember her as Mrs. Owens, chorus teacher. A private memorial service was held last week. > Charles had good news to share, also. He has been named vice president of the New Kent County (MD) Arts Council and elected to the board of directors of the National Music Festival. The festival is a two week summer festival in Chestertown/Kent County. In addition, he chairs the festival's marketing committee. Congratulations, Charles, on these positions! No lounging during retirement for you! > I just received updated forms for the ICNAA Grand Reunion. The reunion is October 12 - 14, 2018. The time is approaching fast -- it is three months away and it's already the middle of July! Thank you and hope to see you in October! Donna JUNE 2018June 7, 2018
Dear Classmates, Our classmate, Bathsheba Willis' son, Blaine, passed over the weekend. Blaine had been in a coma since he was stricken with meningitis in April. No funeral arrangements have been made yet. However, if you would like to send her a card, Bathsheba's address is: 56 Calhoun Street-Vallejo, CA 94590. Please keep Bathsheba and her family in prayer. Sincerely, Donna MAY 2018Dear Classmates,
It is with sadness that I must inform you that Vernetta Woods' mother, Alberta Brooks Woods, passed this past Wednesday morning. Her homegoing service will be Wednesday, May 30th at 11am at St Mark Missionary Baptist Church at 2714 Frederick Blvd. Portsmouth. Also, note that Dorothy Murrell Oliver's husband had surgery for a brain aneurysm. The surgery went well and he's recovering. Please keep the Woods and Oliver’s families in your prayers during this difficult time. While enjoying a safe and Happy Memorial Day weekend with family and friends, remember to honor those who served and gave their lives for our country. We salute all our classmates, their spouses, and family members - all our heroes who served and paid the ultimate price for our freedoms. Warm regard, Deborah “Vikki” McKissick APRIL 2018
Hello Classmates: On April 26, 2018, Reginald A. “Doc” Early was inducted into Alpha Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) leadership honor society as an honorary member at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, VA Persons are recognized for their exceptional leadership quality. The honor society is a national honor society founded at Washington and Lee University in 1914. You may send your congratulatory note to Reggie at rgnear@aol.com rgnear@aol.com Donna is still having technical difficulties. Have no fear, she will soon return to the news desk 😊! Sending Greyhound love, Deborah “Vikki” McKissick 
Dear Classmate,
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 MARCH 2018March 2, 2018
Dear Classmates, Another classmate has passed on. Classmate Paul Hill passed last week and services have already been held. However, if you would like to send your condolences to his family, info is as follows: Mrs. Patricia Hill 2023 Dawned Brook Trail North Chesapeake, VA 23320 Thank you and please remember to pray for his family. Donna FEBRUARY 2018February 27, 2018
Dear Classmates, The husband of classmate Paula Thorne Bynum, James Bynum, passed. James' funeral will be Saturday, March 3, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Tabernacle Church-1131 Crawford Pkwy.-Portsmouth, VA. A wake will be on Friday, March 2, 2018, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Corprew Funeral 1822 Portsmouth Blvd-Portsmouth, VA. Visitors are being received at their home at 4132 Bishops Place-Portsmouth, VA 23703, as well as cards. Please keep Paula in prayer. Thank you! Donna Dear Classmates,
We all need to pray for one another. We have several classmates who need prayer.
Please keep all of our classmates and their families in prayer. Sincerely, Donna JANUARY 2018
DECEMBER 2017December 11, 2017
Dear Classmates, Our classmate Wesley Hardy's father passed last week. Funeral for Mr. John W. Hardy Friday, December 15, 2017 at 11 a.m. Mount Nebo RZUA Church-2515 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23707 Corprew Funeral Home is in charge. Wesley's address is 100 Elm Ave., Portsmouth, VA 23704. Please keep Wesley and his family in your prayers. Thank-you! Donna NOVEMBER 2017
Dear Classmates, The following are the funeral arrangements for Dr. Darnell Johnson, husband of classmate, Dr. Stephanie Bailey Johnson: FUNERAL HOME: J.T. Fisher Funeral Services-1248 N. George Washington Hwy., Chesapeake, VA 23323 VISITATION: Thursday, November 16, 2017, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. SERVICES: Friday, November 17, 2017, 11 a.m. - St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church @ 2714 Frederick Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23704 Thank you! Photos of Darnell from the Class of 70 2015 ReunionOCTOBER 2017Dear Classmates,
This is FYI ONLY: The ICNAA is selling T-Shirts for homecoming. These shirts are ordered to sell on the spot, so it you are interested in getting one, please connect with their contact person as soon as possible, to put yours on hold. The shirts are $10 for sizes S-XL and $12 for sizes 2X-4X. ALL proceeds will go to the alumni's scholarship fund. The contact person is Jennifer Talley Lee. You can reach her (and see the T-Shirt) via her Facebook page at Jen T Lee or email her at JenniferTLee@gmail.com or text her at 504-578-2401, to place your order and, possibly, request a picture of the shirt. Jennifer is local, even though her cell number is not. Thanks and hope to see you Sunday, October 15th at our meeting at Kroger at 4 p.m., Donna AUGUST 2017August 15,. 2017
Dear Classmates, I wanted to share the following with you: SAD NEWS Classmate Pamula Gibbs Tyler's oldest brother, John Gibbs passed. The funeral will be Friday, August 18, 2017, at J.T Fisher Funeral Services at 1 p.m. Pam's address is 2117 Turtle Pond Court, Suffolk, VA 23434. Please keep Pam and her family in prayer. CONGRATLATIONS ARE DUE Classmate Milvene Thompson and Calvin Gore exchanged vows on August 8, 2017. Congratulations to the happy couple!!! (Click on link to see photo). Classmate Elton Williams and Elvira Harper Johnson exchanged vows on August 14, 2017. Congratulations to the happy couple!!! Have a great GREYHOUND day! Donna JULY 2017Dear Classmates,
GOOD NEWS Classmate Shirlene Parsons Shoffner has joined the ranks of the "RETIRED CREW"! CONGRATULATIONS Shirlene! PRAYERS NEEDED Classmate Joann Monroe McGhee's brother, Albert Monroe, passed. Please keep Joann and her family in prayer. The cousin of Classmates Vivian Jones Booth-Pharr, Fred Jones and Reuben Williamson passed. Joe King, Jr. was a Greyhound from the late 1960's. Please keep them in prayer. Sincerely, Donna Dear Classmates,
Unfortunately, our "fun" class activity--a two-day bus trip to DC to visit the AA Museum, MLK Memorial and other attractions, has been CANCELLED. If you made a deposit or payment(s) or paid in full for the trip, a refund will be mailed to you. If you had person(s) going on this trip, please inform them of the cancellation and that their refund will be mailed to them. Thank you if you committed to this activity, thank you if you promoted this activity and had others joining us and thank you if you planned to meet us at the AA Museum and/or our hotel. We plan to re-visit this activity for next spring and another fun activity for next summer. Congratulations to Joan and Thomas Taylor on 42 years of marriage! Congratulations to Vivian Jones Booth-Pharr on retiring from Portsmouth Public Schools; as well as any classmate who may have joined the "Fun Crew"! And, encouragement to Harvey Ann Wynn who is running to the retirement finish line in December. Thank you, continue to enjoy your summer and, as always Have a great GREYHOUND day! Donna THE 1st ANNUAL DYNAMIC HONORS & AWARDS GALA PRESENTED BY THE I.C. NORCOM MUSIC DEPARTMENT
HONOREES: I. C. NORCOM BAND AND CHORUS STUDENTS SPECIAL HONOREES: DR. EMORY FEARS & DR. CARL HAYWOOD Acknowledging the impact of two musical icons that have invested decades of hard work and dedication in the music education arena at IC Norcom High School and beyond. SATURDAY, SATURDAY, APRIL 22nd 6 - 9 p.m. I. C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL 1801 London Blvd. Portsmouth, VA TICKETS: $40 Contact our Chair DONNA LONG DARDEN at (757-477-7948) for tickets or Purchase thru Eventbrite link below or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ic-norcom-music-departments-dynamic-honors-awards-gala-fundraiser-tickets-31742314116 MARCH 28, 2017
Dear Classmates, I want to let you know there are still a few tickets left for the First Annual Dynamic Honors and Award Gala that is being sponsored by the I.C. Norcom Music Department. Dr. Emery Fears and Dr. Carl Haywood are being honored. I do not have anymore tickets left for our class' reserved table. (PLEASE NOTE: The sold tickets include those tickets being held for classmates per their request) However, if you are still interested in attending and need to purchase a ticket, please contact Jovonne Jones (Band Parent Association President) @ 757-535-0030 or Mrs. Nicole Papillion (Bookkeeper at I.C. Norcom) @ 757-393-5442. Have a great GREYHOUND day! Donna MARCH 17, 2017
Dear Classmates, Two items:
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DIRECTIONS TO KATHRYN'S CELEBRATION
Good Morning All, Here are some directions to the celebration. For those who are computer/map quest/google map savvy - - Wonderful! Please feel free to utilize these options and more if you know of them (smile)! On another note, I am so looking forward to meeting everyone. Drydock Club, Scott Center Anx 1461, Andrews Street & Jeffers Avenue Portsmouth, VA 23709 Phone: (757) 396-3660 FROM Washington, DC Take 14th St NW to I-395 S. Take the I-395 S exit from 14th St NW 2.3 mi Head southeast on Scott Cir NW toward Rhode Island Ave NW 184 ft Exit the traffic circle onto Massachusetts Ave NW 0.1 mi Keep right to continue toward 14th St NW 0.1 mi At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto 14th St NW 1.8 mi Take the exit onto I-395 S toward Richmond 0.2 mi Take I-95 S, I-64 E and I-664 S to US-17 S/Frederick Blvd in Portsmouth. Take exit 5 from I-264 E 199 mi Continue on US-17 S/Frederick Blvd to your destination 1.6 mi Dry Dock Club Scott Center Anx 1461, Portsmouth, VA 23709 These directions are for planning purposes only. You may find that construction projects, traffic, weather, or other events may cause conditions to differ from the map results, and you should plan your route accordingly. You must obey all signs or notices regarding your route. Washington, DC |
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Dear Classmates,
This is a reminder of our class meeting on Sunday, April 24th at 4 p .m. at the clubhouse at Monarch Walk Condominiums. When you arrive to the entry gate, please locate the "CLUBHOUSE" on the Call Box then, push the Call Button for someone to give you entrance to the premises. The clubhouse's address is 3900 Rex Circle. If you have any problems, please call me at 477-7948. NO REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED AT THIS MEETING!
At this meeting, we will:
Class Info:
This is a reminder of our class meeting on Sunday, April 24th at 4 p .m. at the clubhouse at Monarch Walk Condominiums. When you arrive to the entry gate, please locate the "CLUBHOUSE" on the Call Box then, push the Call Button for someone to give you entrance to the premises. The clubhouse's address is 3900 Rex Circle. If you have any problems, please call me at 477-7948. NO REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED AT THIS MEETING!
At this meeting, we will:
- Have the travel agent for our Birthday Cruise 2017 there to answer questions, take deposits, etc.
- Have tickets for our All-White Summer Breeze Dance available for pick up to sell or purchase.
- Be accepting deposits/payments for our Train Ride on Tuesday, September 13, 2016.
Class Info:
- Classmate Albert Hawkins received a great health report!
- Keep Classmate Glen Yonkers in prayer. His health is rapidly declining.
ATTENTION ALUMNI!!!!
At the 2016 VHSL State Basketball Tournament Travis Fields made a steal and buzzer beater shot to win the State Championship for the Greyhounds!
DONATIONS NEEDED FOR BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM
For the second consecutive year, the I C. Norcom Boy's basketball team will not receive championship rings because there are no funds available ((whatever that means).
Let's show our true Greyhound pride....that old Norcom Spirit....challenge to all alumni that are in a position to make a difference....let's make donations earmarked for championship rings for our winners...
Donations can be sent directly to I. C. Norcom, 1801 London Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23704...make sure you notate that it is for the championship ring account.
CLICK ON HOW TO DONATE
At the 2016 VHSL State Basketball Tournament Travis Fields made a steal and buzzer beater shot to win the State Championship for the Greyhounds!
DONATIONS NEEDED FOR BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM
For the second consecutive year, the I C. Norcom Boy's basketball team will not receive championship rings because there are no funds available ((whatever that means).
Let's show our true Greyhound pride....that old Norcom Spirit....challenge to all alumni that are in a position to make a difference....let's make donations earmarked for championship rings for our winners...
Donations can be sent directly to I. C. Norcom, 1801 London Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23704...make sure you notate that it is for the championship ring account.
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MARCH 2016
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
Saturday, March 12 - Choir rehearsal for our prayer lunch will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the clubhouse at Monarch Walk. All persons interested in participating in the choir are asked to contact Milvene Thompson (757-537-3718) prior to Saturday. MARCH 2016 PRAYER LUNCHEON 2016 SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION ADDED TRAIN RIDE TO DC CLASS OF 70 BIRTHDAY CRUISE NEXT CLASS MEETING FEBRUARY 2016Dear Classmates.
Milvene Thompson is organizing the choir for the Prayer Lunch. Please contact her at 757-537-3718, if you plan to participate in the choir. Thanks! Donna |
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OCTOBER 2015
Oct. 27, 2015
WINTER SOUL JAM UPDATE - DECEMBER 5, 2015
Oct. 21, 2015
REMINDER: CLASSMATE RUBY LEWIS BEING HONORED BY NAACP
Oct. 21, 2015
Information on Winter Soul Dance
Oct. 9, 2015
UPDATE ON ICN HOMECOMING 2015 ACTIVITIES FROM ICN ALUMNI PRESIDENT
Oct. 5, 2015
Classmate Lauretta Carrington Dailey Loses her Mother
Sep. 30, 2015
NEXT CLASS MEETING
Dear Classmates,
This is a reminder of our class meeting on Sunday, OCTOBER 25, 2015, at 4 p.m. at Kroger Marketplace, Fredrick Blvd,. Portsmouth.
Hope to see you there!
Donna
Sep. 30, 2015
Adding List of Missing Classmates Please help Us find Them!
Sep. 30, 2015
CONTACT INFO NEEDED FOR THE CLASS OF 1970
Dear Classmates,
We still have quite a few classmates whose contact info we do not have on file. I have attached a list of those individuals. If there is someone on the list who you can supply their phone number or email address, it will be greatly appreciated. Our hope is to have our largest participation of classmates at our next reunion. We can do that if we are able to notify as many classmates as possible. Also, the reunion committee would like to have the phone numbers of persons on the email directory. So, would you please email me your contact phone number?
If you are retiring soon or if you change internet provider, please remember to send me your new/updated info so you will continue receiving class information.
Thank-you & have a great GREYHOUND day!
Donna
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