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Mary Christine Joyce
Mary Christine Joyce, daughter of the late Samuel Arthur and Olivia Martin, was born November 23, 1931 in Stokes County, North Carolina. On Tuesday, January 15, 2019, she transitioned from this earthly tabernacle to God’s eternal habitation of rest. Christine was educated in Stokes County School System and graduated from Madison High School. She later completed and received a Nurse’s Aide Certification from DePaul Hospital. She worked with SECEP and Norfolk Department of Health, where…...
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Marvin Thomas Pridgen
Marvin Thomas Pridgen, 59, passed from living into Life Eternal on January 14, 2019. On January 10, 1981, he married the late Frederica Bennett Pridgen and from this union had three sons. Both Marvin and Frederica were faithful members of Rock Church of Virginia Beach, Va. He retired from the United States Navy after serving 20 years of faithful service. He then served 16 years at the Newport News Shipbuilding as an electrician. His interests…...
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Elouise Meekins
Ms. Elouise Brown Meekins, affectionally known as “Nana” stood at heavens doorway, and God opened his arms and said to her “Well done, thy good and faithful servant thou hast been faithful … I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. The Lord welcomed her home on the morning of January 14, 2019. She leaves to cherish her adoring children Aubrey Meekins (Janet), John C. Meekins Jr. (Ernestine), LaTiese…...
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Floyd Edward Mullins, Jr.
Floyd Edward Mullins, Jr. was born on October 24, 1942 to the late Floyd E. Mullins, Sr. and Lucy Totten-Richardson in Reidsville, North Carolina. Floyd graduated from Booker T. Washington High, Reidsville, North Carolina in 1961. After graduation, Floyd enlisted in the United States Army serving in the Vietnam War, where he received an honorable discharge with 20 years of service to his country. After retiring, Floyd begun his second career as a supervisor with Laborers Local Union 307 at the Amoco Oil Refinery…...
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Paul Irving Jackson
His Beginnings Paul Irving Jackson was born on March 28, 1955 to Eurethius Ewing and Constance Jackson in Boston, Massachusetts (both deceased). He was a graduate of Dorchester High School in Dorchester, MA. At the young age of 18, he married his beloved wife Euzilla “Laverne” Banks on February 21, 1974. From that day he began his legacy as a devoted husband and dedicated father. His Work He began his career and love for technology…...
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Ruby Burkes
Ruby Nell Burkes of Norfolk, VA passed away January 13, 2019 at Sentara Rehabilitation of Virginia Beach. Ruby was born February 1, 1943 in Chapel Hill, NC to the late Paul Edmonds & Ruth Gatlin. Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Yvonne Owens (Chaun) and Shelia Davis (Dwight); two sons, Anthony Edmonds (Annette) and James Burkes (Kelly) all of Norfolk, VA. A special thank you to PCOM for your prayers and support and…...
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Charlotte B. Roberts
Charlotte B. Roberts, 89, passed away on January 13, 2019. She is survived by one brother, Frank Chancey of Portsmouth, VA and one sister, Constance McDuffy (Herbert) of Aston, PA and a host of nieces and nephews....
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Linwood Washington, Jr.
Linwood Washington Jr. entered into eternal rest with the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday evening, January 6, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. “Diddy” as he was affectionately called, was born on June 27, 1933 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Linwood Sr. and Mary Washington. He was the husband of Mrs. Hattie Y. Washington and the love of her life for more than 50 years. He graduated from Booker T. Washington High…...
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Larry B. Allen
On Monday, January 7, 2019 Larry Bernard Allen entered eternal rest. Larry was born on February 4, 1949 in Norfolk, VA to Frederick and Celeste Allen. Larry attended Norfolk Public Schools and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. After graduating he joined the U.S. Marine Corps and retired with an honorable discharge. He was predeceased in death by his daughter, Sherelda Allen; sisters, Linda Allen, Regina Williams and Betty; brother, Fred Allen. Larry leaves to…...
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Jeff Henry Hodges
Jeff Henry Hodges was born on September 2, 1950 to Moses & Carrie Hodges in Norfolk, Virginia. He grew up in Norfolk, and attended/graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. After high school, Jeff joined the United States Army and served his country for 20 years, including the Vietnam War. Jeff had the opportunity to travel and live in many different places including Hawaii, Germany, Texas, Fort Lee, Va, Korea, & Fort Riley, Kansas. He…...
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Kenatha Hamilton
Kenatha Hamilton, a wonderful seed planted by our Heavenly Father in Chesterfield, SC on April 24, 1937 to Oscar and Essie Hamilton was one of fifteen children planted in the Hamilton Garden. On January 6, 2019, she peacefully ascended to her eternal home. In her early teens she relocated to Norfolk, VA to join her brother and sister. Kenatha, (who everyone affectionately called “Ms. Kitty”) worked as a caregiver for many years. Assisting others in need was her joy. She was…...
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Quincy R. Hines
Quincy Ray Hines was born on June 27, 1977 and was the son of Queenie and Cecil Hines. He attended Indian River High School but graduated from Salem High School in 1995. He went on to become a master plumber and was highly respected in his trade. Quincy truly cared about what he put out into the world, both professionally and personally. Quincy’s spirit was one of understanding, optimism, and a listening ear. He understood…...
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Melvin Thomas
On Saturday, January 5, 2019, God called Melvin Thomas, our beloved husband, godfather, brother, uncle and friend home. Melvin Thomas was born on September 17, 1947 to the late Gladys Thomas in Washington, LA, where he was reared. He attended Paul Lawrence High School, where he received quality education. Melvin enlisted in the United States Navy after High School. After the military, he worked for the Norfolk Navy Shipyard and retired after 34 years of service Melvin and Juanita met in August 1969 and…...
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Jesse Smith
Jesse Smith, the third eldest child of the late Sam and Lucy Smith of Tarboro, North Carolina departed this life on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Sentara Nursing Center-Virginia Beach. He was born December 15, 1946 in Norfolk County, VA and was educated in the Norfolk County (Chesapeake, VA) Public School System. Jesse served two years in the United States Army. He had a good work ethic and loved working in his home garden and…...
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Walter Andrew Floyd
Sergeant Walter Andrew Floyd “aka 5-4” was an auto mechanic who worked at his father’s Auto Shop in Virginia Beach, Virginia until 1981. Walter then was hired with the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office in Norfolk, Virginia, where he worked there for 30 years until he retired November 1, 2013. Walter was known at the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office as “5-4”. More importantly to Walter though, he was a loving father, and he passed away from a sudden…...
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Samuel E. Dew
Samuel E. Dew Homegoing Service will be held, 10am, Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Chapel. Public viewing will be Saturday from 9am -10am....
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Christopher Jerome Bailey
Christopher Jerome Bailey passed away December 30, 2018....
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Yolanda Yvette Spivey
Yolanda Yvette Spivey, 60, peacefully entered into eternal rest after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday night, December 31, 2018. Yolanda was born on September 9, 1958 in New York, New York to the Late Thee Artis Spivey, Jr. and the Late Sallie Spivey Smith. Yolanda leaves to cherish her memory her brother, Deno Spivey (Nadine); sisters, Natasha S. Johnson (Douglas) and Angela Gregory; two aunts, Lena Willoughby and Lula Thornton; one uncle, Garrie…...
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