Obituaries

Lennel LaVaughn Hinton

Lennel LaVaughn Hinton

Jun 7, 2024

Lennel Hinton, born in Portsmouth, Virginia, to Rev. James M. Owens and Mildred Owens Gray, was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend who passed away peacefully on June 7, 2024. Lennel brought joy and warmth to everyone she met. She is survived by her husband, Mark Hinton, and was the proud mother of Millissa, Marcus, Deyonta, and...

Homer Julius Woods

Homer Julius Woods

Apr 9, 2024

Homer Julius Woods passed away on April 9, 2024 at his home in Chesapeake just 2 days shy of his 93rd birthday.  He was born in Laurens, SC, but spent most of his life living in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia.  He was a graduate of Cradock High School in Portsmouth and worked most of his career at the...

Amanda Virginia Brown

Amanda Virginia Brown

Apr 8, 2024

Amanda Virginia Brown, a beacon of love and compassion, departed from this world on April 8th, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of kindness that will forever illuminate the hearts of those who knew her. Amanda was preceded in her death by her grandmothers Ruby Thompson and Alice Hill, her father Alvin B. Hudgins Sr., and her godson Dacari “James” Knatt. 

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Elvira Celestine Stokes Tyler

Elvira Celestine Stokes Tyler

Mar 22, 2024

Elvira Celestine Stokes Tyler, affectionately known as “Topsy,” was born in Franklin, VA, on January 12, 1948, to Andrew and Dorothy Wells Stokes. After a brief illness, Elvira passed away at home in Chesapeake, VA, on March 22, 2024.

 Elvira attended public schools in Nansemond County and graduated from Southwestern High School in Holland, VA, in 1966, where she was a...

Douglas Quinten Thompson

Douglas Quinten Thompson

Mar 16, 2024

Douglas Quinten Thompson, born on February 15, 1934, touched the lives of many with his kind and gentle demeanor, complemented by a great sense of humor. His recent passing on March 16, 2024, in Chesapeake Va., has left a void in the hearts of those who knew him.Douglas led a remarkable life filled with service to his country and community....

Marjorie Virginia Hobbs

Marjorie Virginia Hobbs

Mar 14, 2024

Mother Marjorie V. Hobbs was born May 15, 1935, in Norfolk County Virginia, to the late Willie L. Arnold and Sarah Virginia Arnold. She was the fifth born of ten children. Mother Hobbs was a graduate of Norfolk County High School, class of 1953.  She often talked of being a part of the homecoming court at her high school. Yet...

Ty'Sean Lamont Davis

Ty'Sean Lamont Davis

Mar 12, 2024

LCpl  Ty’Sean Lamont Davis affectionately known as Juicee was born July 20, 2002 to Tonia Davis and Anthony White. Growing up Ty’Sean found his love for video games and basketball. He was a very caring and loving person who would help anyone in need. Throughout elementary & middle school teachers and students would always mention how much of a social...

James Lee Thrower, Jr.

James Lee Thrower, Jr.

Feb 22, 2024

James Lee Thrower, Jr. “Poochie” of Brunswick County, transitioned on a somber day in Norfolk. Born into the world in 1961, James always loved being around family and friends until his final breath departed him on February 22, 2024.  James was the son of the late James Lee Thrower Sr. and Clara Lee Thrower.

James’ love for his family and friends...

Mona Lisa Triplin

Mona Lisa Triplin

Feb 19, 2024

Services in Pennsylvania are being provided by

Boulding Mortuary, Inc.471 Madison AvenueYork, PA 17404Phone: (717) 843-2121Fax: (717) 843-2212Boulding Mortuary, Inc. | York, PA Funeral Home & Cremation (bouldingmortuaryinc.com)

Lennel LaVaughn Hinton

Lennel LaVaughn Hinton

Jun 7, 2024

Lennel Hinton, born in Portsmouth, Virginia, to Rev. James M. Owens and Mildred Owens Gray, was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend who passed away peacefully on June 7, 2024. Lennel brought joy and warmth to everyone she met. She is survived by her husband, Mark Hinton, and was the proud mother of Millissa, Marcus, Deyonta, and...

Homer Julius Woods

Homer Julius Woods

Apr 9, 2024

Homer Julius Woods passed away on April 9, 2024 at his home in Chesapeake just 2 days shy of his 93rd birthday.  He was born in Laurens, SC, but spent most of his life living in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia.  He was a graduate of Cradock High School in Portsmouth and worked most of his career at the...

Amanda Virginia Brown

Amanda Virginia Brown

Apr 8, 2024

Amanda Virginia Brown, a beacon of love and compassion, departed from this world on April 8th, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of kindness that will forever illuminate the hearts of those who knew her. Amanda was preceded in her death by her grandmothers Ruby Thompson and Alice Hill, her father Alvin B. Hudgins Sr., and her godson Dacari “James” Knatt. 

Born...

Elvira Celestine Stokes Tyler

Elvira Celestine Stokes Tyler

Mar 22, 2024

Elvira Celestine Stokes Tyler, affectionately known as “Topsy,” was born in Franklin, VA, on January 12, 1948, to Andrew and Dorothy Wells Stokes. After a brief illness, Elvira passed away at home in Chesapeake, VA, on March 22, 2024.

 Elvira attended public schools in Nansemond County and graduated from Southwestern High School in Holland, VA, in 1966, where she was a...

Douglas Quinten Thompson

Douglas Quinten Thompson

Mar 16, 2024

Douglas Quinten Thompson, born on February 15, 1934, touched the lives of many with his kind and gentle demeanor, complemented by a great sense of humor. His recent passing on March 16, 2024, in Chesapeake Va., has left a void in the hearts of those who knew him.Douglas led a remarkable life filled with service to his country and community....

Marjorie Virginia Hobbs

Marjorie Virginia Hobbs

Mar 14, 2024

Mother Marjorie V. Hobbs was born May 15, 1935, in Norfolk County Virginia, to the late Willie L. Arnold and Sarah Virginia Arnold. She was the fifth born of ten children. Mother Hobbs was a graduate of Norfolk County High School, class of 1953.  She often talked of being a part of the homecoming court at her high school. Yet...

Ty'Sean Lamont Davis

Ty'Sean Lamont Davis

Mar 12, 2024

LCpl  Ty’Sean Lamont Davis affectionately known as Juicee was born July 20, 2002 to Tonia Davis and Anthony White. Growing up Ty’Sean found his love for video games and basketball. He was a very caring and loving person who would help anyone in need. Throughout elementary & middle school teachers and students would always mention how much of a social...

James Lee Thrower, Jr.

James Lee Thrower, Jr.

Feb 22, 2024

James Lee Thrower, Jr. “Poochie” of Brunswick County, transitioned on a somber day in Norfolk. Born into the world in 1961, James always loved being around family and friends until his final breath departed him on February 22, 2024.  James was the son of the late James Lee Thrower Sr. and Clara Lee Thrower.

James’ love for his family and friends...

Mona Lisa Triplin

Mona Lisa Triplin

Feb 19, 2024

Services in Pennsylvania are being provided by

Boulding Mortuary, Inc.471 Madison AvenueYork, PA 17404Phone: (717) 843-2121Fax: (717) 843-2212Boulding Mortuary, Inc. | York, PA Funeral Home & Cremation (bouldingmortuaryinc.com)