Deaths

Herbie Skelton Dies in California

Gregory Norris — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:35:37 -0400

Herbie Skelton of 150 Enighed and Contant, St. John, died on April 26 in California. He was 47 years old.

Ethlyn Louise Harthman-Lindqvist Hall Dies at 95

Gregory Norris — Fri, 11 May 2012 23:22:43 -0400

Ethlyn Louise Harthman-Lindqvist Hall, died on May 5, at the age of 95.

Memorial Service Set for Erva Claire “E.C.” Boulon Denham

Gregory Norris — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:33:34 -0400

The family of Erva Claire Boulon Denham, known to her friends and relatives as “E.C.,” will celebrate her life at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 12.

James Andrew Alexander Dies at 24

Gregory Norris — Wed, 02 May 2012 02:18:00 -0400

James Andrew Alexander, 24, of New Bern, N.C., died April 20, as a result of a free diving accident near his home on St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands.

Leonard "Santa" Florence Dies at 73

Gregory Norris — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:51:43 -0400

We announce the passing of Leonard Florence, better known as “Santa” the fisherman from St. Lucia, who died on Saturday, April 14, at the age of 73 at Schneider Regional Medical Center on St. Thomas.

Christopher John Angel Dies

Gregory Norris — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:12:20 -0400

Christopher John Angel passed away very peacefully at home on St. John on Jan. 17 after a long struggle with cancer.

Ella Jane Samuel Hodge Dies at 100

Gregory Norris — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:45:10 -0400

Ella Jane Samuel Hodge died on Jan. 19 at her residence on St. John. She was 100 years old.

Joseph Burton Dies at 65

Gregory Norris — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 07:19:00 -0400

Joseph Burton, better known as “Solobo,” died on Wednesday, Jan. 4 on St. John. He was 65 years old.

Charles Russell Daniel Dies at 56

Gregory Norris — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:11:56 -0400

Charles Russell Daniel, better known as “Chicken,” died on Nov. 3, at Schneider Regional Medical Center. He was 56 years old.

Capt. Arthur Kimberly Dies

Gregory Norris — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 23:35:38 -0400

Capt. Arthur Kimberly, “Skipper” as he was known in the Virgin Islands and throughout the world by his shipmates and friends, died peacefully at home in New Symrna, Fla., Sept. 17.

Education Offers Condolences on Death of Former Assistant Commissioner Roebuck

Gregory Norris — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:26:20 -0400

V.I. Education Commissioner LaVerne Terry offers condolences to the family and friends of Aubrey Roebuck, one of the department’s former assistant commissioners and a staunch supporter of its Career and Technical Education program, upon his recent passing.

Beatrice G. Hunt Dies in New York

Gregory Norris — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 23:00:40 -0400

Beatrice G. Hunt died on June 28 in New York. She was born in Corning, N.Y., on Feb. 28, 1912. She was 99 years old.

Wilbur P. Domeck Dies in Puerto Rico

Gregory Norris — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:45:32 -0400

Services will be held Friday, Jul 1, for Wilbur Patrick Domeck, 69, who died June 9 in Puerto Rico.

Albert Norman Dies at 81

Gregory Norris — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 19:14:25 -0400

Albert Norman of Anegada and St. John died on April 13 at his residence.

Ernest Matthias Sr. Dies at 77

Gregory Norris — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:00:15 -0400

Ernest Matthias Sr., better known as “Lincoln,” died at age 77 on Feb. 23 on St. John.

Ralph E. Powell Dies at 58

Gregory Norris — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 22:11:11 -0400

Ralph E. Powell of St. John died on Dec. 17 in Florida. He was 58 years old.

Longtime MVB Employee Ralph Powell Dies in Florida

BillCurry — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 20:28:38 -0400

Ralph Powell, who worked many years at the Motor Vehicle Bureau on St. John, died Friday in Florida. He was in his late 50s.

Sports Legend Valmy “VT” Thomas Dies at 85

Gregory Norris — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 22:57:36 -0400

Virgin Islands sports legend Valmy “VT” Thomas of Estate Constitution Hill passed away peacefully at his home on Oct. 16.He was 85 years old.

Beryl L. Simmonds Samuel Dies in Maryland

Gregory Norris — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:37:43 -0400

Beryl L. Simmonds Samuel died on Sept. 8 in Maryland. She was 76 years old.

Sarah Cooper Lear Morrisette Dies in Mississippi

Gregory Norris — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 03:21:32 -0400

Sarah Cooper Lear Morrisette peacefully passed away Aug. 31, at home in Yazoo City, Mississippi.