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Kathaleen McCormick Clark
Kathaleen McCormick Clark passed away on May 11, 2020....
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Howard Marks Simon Richard, Jr.
Howard Marks Simon Richard, Jr. passed away on May 24, 2020....
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Gloria Ann Fleming McDougle
Gloria Ann Fleming McDougle was a woman who celebrated life to the fullest. She was blessed with a gregarious personality. She loved laughter. To know her, was to love her. She was a woman of passion. She loved God, she loved life, she loved family gatherings she loved teaching and she loved, loved shopping! Ann, as we affectionately called her, led a distinguished and incredible life. God called her home on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.…...
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Tashawn T. Warren
Tashawn Timothy Warren affectionately known as “Jugg” was born on November 3rd, 2000 in Portsmouth, Virginia to Tiffany Victoria Warren and the late Deangelo Reid. Jugg will forever be remembered as the smiling giant. Who loved his family dearly and put loyalty above everything. His love of music would have him break into dance anywhere. His smile was contagious as he loved to laugh and joke with his friends and family. His ability to finesse you out of a few…...
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La’Syiah Cimone Baxter
La’Syiah Cimone Onyiea Baxter was born November 8, 2004 in Norfolk, VA. She was a very happy, funny, and energetic young lady with a bright future ahead of her. Sadly, on May 10, 2020 at the young age of 15 La’Syiah was taken away from us and went home to be with the Lord. La’Syiah was raised in the Norview area of Norfolk. She recently graduated from Norview Middle School, where she made most of…...
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John Charles Humphries, Jr.
John Charles Humphries, Jr. was born to the parents of John C. Humphries, SR and Gloria J. Humphries on October 5, 1990. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Annie Hillmon Alvin, Johnny and Irene Humphries ; seven uncles, Ronnie Alvin, Bobby R. Alvin, Bryan K. Alvin, Allen B. Humphries, Phillip Humphries, Ivor R. Humphries and California Humphries; three aunts, Mary L. Fizer, Marie Garner and Peggy Humphries. He leaves to cherish his memory,…...
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Franklin Jennings
Franklin Diamond Jennings was born to Thomas and Louise Jennings in the year of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ 1946 on July 6. Franklin attended Norfolk Public Schools and was a graduate of Maury High School. Franklin was employed at Kramer Tires. After leaving Kramer he was employed by the City of Norfolk where he retired after more than 20 years of service as a supervisor in the Department of utilities. Franklin “Bubba” was a…...
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Julia Knight
On May 17, 2020, God sent his angels down and called Julia Knight home. Julia was born July 1, 1932 in Princess Anne County, VA. She was the last-born child of Louise P. and Benjamin Knight. Julia professed her belief in Christ and was a member of St. John AME Church, Virginia Beach, VA. Julia was educated in the Virginia Beach Public School System. She retired after thirty-seven years of service with Norfolk Public School.…...
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Calvin T. White
Calvin’s Story Calvin Tyron White was born April 22, 1961 in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late Charlie and Pauline White. He slept into eternal rest on the morning of Thursday, May 14, 2020. As a Portsmouth native, he was educated in Portsmouth Public Schools where he began his musical abilities in the chorus. From elementary to high School, he would showcase his skills at talent shows where he would captivate the audience with his humor and…...
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Jackie Walker
Jackie Walker, 62, of Chesapeake, VA passed away on May 15, 2020 at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Virginia Beach, VA. He was born on June 24, 1957 in Coahoma, MS to Georgia Walker and the late Jessie Walker, Sr. He is also predeceased by his brother, Bobby Walker and grandparents, Lee and Ida Primer. Jackie attended Coahoma Community College and was a member of Deep Creek Baptist Church in Chesapeake, VA. He retired after 22…...
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William S. Whittaker, Sr.
William S. Whittaker Sr. of Norfolk, VA departed his earthly home on Friday, May 15th at the age of 92. He was fondly known as Daddy William by his grandchildren, Uncle William by his nieces and nephews, Big Whitt and Bill by his close friends, and simply Daddy by his beloved children. He also obtained a recent title of granddaddy. He was born in Norfolk, VA on September 10, 1927 to William Whittaker and Maggie Hundley Whittaker and was the oldest of 4 children. His siblings included 2…...
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Sheila Ned
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. A time to be born, and a time to die…” -Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 A TIME TO BE BORN: Sheila Ned was born January 13, 1943 to Joseph Eugene Williams and Gloria Smith in Portsmouth, Virginia. On Thursday, May 14, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family, Sheila went home to be with the Lord at the age of…...
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Willie J. Brown, Sr.
Willie James Brown Sr. passed away on May 10, 2020. He was born to the late James and Rena Brown from Latta City, South Carolina. Willie Brown Sr. was predeceased by his wife LETHIA MAE BROWN and four children, Evelyn Rooks, Willie Brown, Jr., Rachel Tynes, and Vivian Newkirk. Three brothers Irving Brown, James Brown and Freddy Brown. Willie Brown moved to Norfolk, Virginia at eighteen and married the Love of his life the Late…...
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Beatrice Goff Bowen
On January 13, 1934, in Bayboro, South Carolina, Beatrice Goff was born to Lorenzo C. Goff and Essie Johnson Goff. Beatrice, lovingly known as Bea, dedicated her life to God at an early age and joined New Bethel AME Church. As a young adult, Bea migrated to Norfolk, Virginia to live with her Aunt Beatrice Evans, where she attended Booker T. Washington Trade School. She soon after entered into Holy Matrimony to the late Matthew…...
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BeKena Faltz
On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, the Lord called home, BeKena C. Faltz. She was born to Russell L. Chesson and Estelle C. Banks on October 11, 1969. BeKena was educated in Norfolk Public School System and was continuing her education at Alamance Community College. She enjoyed knitting, watching her favorite team Dallas Cowboys play, spending time with her family and friends. BeKena touched the lives of many people with her jokes, laugh and personality. Bekena…...
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Ollie Marie Creecy
On Saturday, May 9, 2020, Ollie was called home to rest. She was born on December 17, 1956 in Norfolk, VA and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1974. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Ollie worked as a cook was known by all for her amazing food and her ability to make people laugh. She will truly be missed. Ollie was preceded in death by her parents, Willie…...
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Harriette L. Parham
On Thursday, May 14, 2020, the Lord called home one of His precious Angels, Harriette Linnette Parham. She was born to the late Melvin Lamb and Sarah Linnette Lamb on July 10, 1936, in Norfolk, Virginia. Harriette was educated in the Norfolk Public School system and was a 1954 graduate of Booker T Washington High School. It was at Booker T Washington High School, where Harriette met her lifelong soul mate, partner in life, her…...
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Rosa L. Alexander
Rosa Alexander known as “Ma” “Grandma” and “MaMa”, was born September 5, 1934 to Margaret Jenkins and Roland Harrison. She was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew Alexander Sr. and four of her children, Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Mathew Alexander Jr., James Alexander, Antonio Alexander and one grandchild, Melinda Harrison and two great-grandchildren, Skylar Alexander and Tronasia Martin. She leaves to mourn four of her children, Linda Alston, Vanessa Alexander (Tony), Bernard Alexander (Cheryl), and Ernestine…...
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Pearline Mason
Pearline Mason was born on November19, 1938 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. On May 12, 2020 the angels from heaven came down to enter her into God’s Holy Kingdom. She was 81 years old, Pearline is the only child of the late Robert Jones and Eldora Adams Manley. She was the mother of four daughters, Marjorie Hobbs, Janet Jordan, Thelma McCoy (deceased) and Sandra Mason. She is survived by two daughters: Marjorie Hobbs and Janet Jordan…...
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Michael E. Williams
On Saturday, May 9, 2020, our fun-loving, husband, son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, MR. MICHAEL EUGENE WILLIAMS, peacefully transitioned from this world into his eternal rest. Mike was born June 4, 1976, in Norfolk, Virginia to Cecelia and Rudolph Williams. He was affectionately known to his wife as “HusBAE“and to friends and loved ones “Lil Bra’. Mike worked as a Floor Tech for 19 years in various locations including Baltimore, Maryland always demonstrating…...
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Elizabeth Mae Parsons
Ms. Elizabeth M. Parsons known to all as “Ann” departed this life on May 13, 2020. She was born to Robert Ford and Odell Reid on February 7, 1942 in North Carolina and lived most of her life in Chesapeake, Virginia. Ms. Parsons is preceded in death by her husband, Percell Parsons, Sr. and daughter, Violet Thigpen; her parents, two brothers and a sister. She leaves to cherish her memory three daughters, Terry Paige, Michelle…...
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Ralph Earl Peele
Ralph Earl Peele was born March 9, 1950 to Mr. Cornelius Peele Sr. and Lucille Cherry Peele of Bertie County, North Caroline. His nickname was “RP”. Most people called him ” the man with the truck” or “Mr. Ralph.” He graduated from Southwest High School with honors. He came to Virginia where he lived with his partner in life, Annettie Tyson for 40 yrs. Ralph was a kind, gentle, giving person who loved to have…...
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Dwayne Wesley
It is with great sadness that the family of Dwayne Wesley announces his passing on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at the age of 57. Dwayne was born on May 8, 1962 in Brooklyn, New York and was later raised in Virginia Beach, VA. He was a class of 1984 Alumnus of Norfolk State University. He was a member of Grove Baptist Church in Portsmouth, VA. In 1986, Dwayne began a career in real estate and…...
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Joycelyn H. Johnson
Sunset and Evening Star And one clear call for me! And may there be no moaning of the Bar When I put out to sea– On Friday May 8th, 2020, God called our beloved Joycelyn Hicks Johnson from labor to reward. Joycelyn was the first born of the late Lula Patterson Hicks and William “Willie” Hicks on February 9th, 1937. in the Berkley section of Norfolk. At a very young age, she attended and joined New Central Baptist Church. Later in…...
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Dr. Thomas W. Point
Dr. Thomas Wendell Point, age 55, entered into eternal rest on Thursday May 7, 2020 at Harborview Hospital in Suffolk, Virginia. Wendell was born on June 22, 1964 to Thomas and Leathia Mae Point in Hopewell, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his mother. Wendell gave his life to Christ at an early age at Friendship Baptist Church in Hopewell, VA, and later became a member of Relate Church in Suffolk, VA under the…...
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Latoya D. Avery
Latoya Denise Avery gained her Angel Wings and joined her grandparents (Chalmas and Mary Avery) in Heaven on Sunday, May 3, 2020. She was born on June 25, 1989 in Portsmouth, Virginia to Daniel Stevenson (predeceased) and Valecia Avery. She leaves to cherish her memories six children – KeShawn Avery, Raquan Avery, Demontae Avery, Kalilah Lynch, Carlos Pitt Jr., Camarion Pitts; five siblings – Corey Avery, Jervonte Avery, Alecia Avery, Trevon Avery, Takeira Avery; two…...
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