All Obituaries

Estelle Irene Kersey of Hampton, VA, received her heavenly wings on Monday, March 20, 2023. She was a strong-willed, spirited little lady whom the church affectionally called "the Diva". Estelle Irene Kersey, also known as "Irene", was born November 16, 1936, in Isle of Wight County. Her late parents, Katherine Joyner Taylor and Andrew R. Taylor, Sr. raised her in love and in the Christian faith. She was the second oldest of nine children, and was...

On Sunday, March 19, 2023, Millie Lee Reshay quietly and peacefully answered her Father’s call to come home.     Millie was born on February 5, 1964 to her loving and caring parents, the late Robert and Margie Bennett.   She was educated by the Hampton City Public School System and later became a PCA at Caring and Sharing Living Facilities where she worked for 10 years.  She was an asset to her job and was loved by the residents and staff.   Millie...

Clifford Meadows was born August 25,1953 in Cusseta, Georgia to Willie Joe, Sr. and Nina B. Meadows.  He matriculated through the Cusseta Public School System.  While growing up he was a High School Basketball star known as “Fluke.”  Cliff accepted Christ at a young age and was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church where he served as an usher and Sunday School Teacher.  In 1972 he graduated with an Associates Degree from Columbus Area Vocational School. ...

Esther Swinton Leonard, daughter of the late Joe and Estelle Reaves, was born May 18, 1930 in Mullins, South Carolina.  She peacefully transitioned from this life on Monday, March 6, 2023 at her home in Hampton, Virginia.    She received Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and joined Everbee Missionary Baptist Church in Mullins, South Carolina where she served faithfully until her health failed.  She relocated to Hampton, Virginia in December...

Ronald M. Ham, 66, of Hampton, Virginia departed this life peacefully, Thursday, February 23, 2023, at his residence. He was the son of the late Rollie Ham and Dorothy Ham, of Hampton, VA. Ronald received his primary school education in the Hampton City School System, Hampton, VA. Ronald, affectionately known as “Buck” or aka Ronnie, retired as a long-distance truck driver after 25 years. He was also skilled in the brick mason trade as a Master. He...

Helen Robinson MacRae was born to Earnest and Ida Robinson of Newport News, Virginia on August 19, 1918.    Helen accepted the Lord as her Savior at a young age at Second Baptist Church East End. She was awarded Mother of the Church on May 6, 2015. Helen was awarded Woman of the Year for faithful and dedicated service on June 25, 2017.   Helen was educated in Newport News Public Schools. She loved to sew and dress hair. Helen was an entrepreneur, she was a taxi driver...

Senior Airman Rodney Earl Troublefield was born September 25, 1965, in Irvington, New Jersey.  He was the first child of the late Elmer and Sandra Troublefield.  Rodney spent his early childhood education attending George Washington Elementary School and The New York Military Academy.  He later moved with his family to Willingboro New Jersey where he graduated Willingboro High School in 1983. Rodney decided to join the U.S. Naval Reserve in March 1984 and later...

Angela Ermine Lyles-Davis passed away on February 5, 2023, peacefully at home in Hampton, VA. God saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb. She gently closed her eyes and whispered "peace be thine." Angela was born September 27, 1954, in Hampton, VA, to Gwendolyn Aleathia Lyles and the late Norman E. Lyles. She graduated from Hampton High School and went on to obtain her nursing degree over the years. She worked as an LPN at Hampton...

Sharon Fontaine Findley was born September 25, 1951. Sharon was called home on February 4, 2023.   Sharon married her High School sweetheart on October 11, 1969. David H. Findley and Sharon shared 53 beautiful years as husband and wife.   They had 3 children; Rachelle Robinson "Davey", David D. Findley "Robin", and James E. Findley "Nina".  Sharon has 3 grandchildren; Caitlin "Matthew", Deon'te "Francesca", and Kaliana....