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Phyllis Ann Williams
On Saturday, October 5, 2024, Phyllis Ann Williams was quietly removed from her earthly vessel, took on immortality, and went to her heavenly home with the Lord Jesus Christ. Phyllis was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, to the late Josephine J. Jones and the late Benjamin E. Jones, Sr., on May 22, 1948. Phyllis attended Portsmouth Public Schools, graduating from I.C. Norcom High School in the Class of 1966. She subsequently earned a Bachelor of Business…...
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Reginald Renard Holliday
Reginald R. Holliday was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 2, 2024. Born in Norfolk, VA, he attended and graduated with honors from Maury High School. Reginald then went on to graduate from Old Dominion University. Reginald was employed at Huntington Ingles, which is a systems technology corporation. He was a senior Linux administrator. Reginald loved to travel and played video games to relax his mind. He also loved collecting…...
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Edward Lee Moyler, II
Edward Lee Moyler, II was born December 9, 1975, at Quantico Marine Base in Quantico, VA, to Nellie Dudley Moyler and Edward Lee Moyler, Sr. He embraced Christianity later in life and was baptized at Jesus Church of Deliverance by Bishop Lagus McCoy. He was affectionately known as “BOO,” a nickname given to him by his father due to his round, bald head as a toddler, reminiscent of “Casper The Friendly Ghost.” Boo graduated from…...
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Lillian V. Holley
Lillian Vandora Holley born on April 15, 1959, in Norfolk, VA was sent to her eternal home on September 20, 2024, in Greensboro, NC. Lillian was the beloved daughter of the late Delores and James Holley. Lillian is preceded by her two children, Garnita Holley and Ashonta (bow bow) Holley, and granddaughter, Keshara Holley. Lillian, who was affectionately known as Doll Baby, was a ray of sunshine in the lives of all who had the…...
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Lula Mae Mack
Lula Mae Mack was born to the late Matthew Mack and the late Azzilee Brown, in Hartsville, South Carolina. Upon moving to Norfolk, Virginia, with her mother, Ms. Mack attended Booker T. Washington High School. Ms. Mack was employed by McCrory’s, and following her employment there, she was employed with Norfolk State University in the campus cafeteria. She was known on the campus as “Miss Lula”, where God blessed her with the gift of baking,…...
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Eley Roman Stagg, Jr.
Eley R. Stagg Jr (EJ) was born April 25, 1952 in Suffolk, VA. Eley was the oldest of five children to the late Eley R. Stagg Sr. and Pearl L. Stagg. Eley was educated in Suffolk Public School System and graduated from John F. Kennedy High School. From a young age he loved music and singing, he had the sound of Smokey Robinson. He was a part of the local neighborhood group called The Oakdale’s…...
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Ellis Adolphous Harrell, Sr.
Ellis A. Harrell, Sr., aka HOP or HOP 7, went home to be with his heavenly father on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. God whispered Ellis’ name into his ear and said, “Your work here on earth has been completed.” He gently and peacefully yields to his voice. Surrounded by his loved ones, he quietly slipped while being welcomed by his family members that have gone on before him. Ellis was born September 15, 1949, in…...
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Justyss Michai LeQuan Rogers
On Sunday, September 29th, Fourteen-year-old Justyss, aka Juss Juss, peacefully transitioned from this world to eternal rest at home surrounded by family and an abundance of love. Born October 15, 2009, he was one of 5 children born to Michael Rogers of Norfolk, Virginia, and Antoinette Johnson Rogers of Mount Vernon, New York. Raised in South Norfolk, Virginia, and educated by the Norfolk and Portsmouth Public School System. Justyss was raised in a beautiful and…...
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Cynthia Diane Hart
Cynthia Diane Hart was called to her eternal rest early Tuesday morning, October 1, 2024, at the Commonwealth Senior Living at Leigh Hall in Norfolk, VA. Cynthia was born on November 24,1953 in Norfolk Community Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. She was one of two children born to Jesse Hart and Evelyn Walker Hart. Both of her parents and brother, Jesse Gerard, preceded her in death. Cynthia was also preceded in death by Tharvon “Bumpy” Walker…...
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Alberta Roberson Smith
Alberta (Bert) Roberson Smith, 95, of Norfolk, Virginia departed this life on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Alberta was born on February 13, 1929, in Wilson, North Carolina to the late Albert Roberson Sr. and Lela Worsley Roberson. She graduated from Darden High School located in Wilson County, NC. Alberta was predeceased by her husband, Herbert Louis Smith, Sr. They were married in Dillion, SC. She was also preceded in death by three sisters Mary Ellis, Olivia…...
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Clarence Eugene Holmes, Sr.
Clarence Eugene Holmes, 82, departed this earthly life on September 27, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family. Clarence was born on January 9, 1942, in Princess Anne County, Virginia to Theodore Holmes and Mildred Cuffee. Clarence is preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Andrew Holmes and Willie Holmes. Clarence enlisted in the United States Army in 1958 and remained in the service until 1967. After leaving the Army, he took a…...
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Wesley Isaiah Harrison-James
On Friday, September 20, 2024, at 11:13 a.m., God, in His infinite wisdom and love, welcomed our beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, and uncle, Wesley, into His eternal care. Wesley Isaiah Harrison-James was born on January 15, 1994, to Crystal Harrison and George Pass, Jr. in Portsmouth, VA. From his earliest days, he was lovingly nurtured by his devoted mother and great-aunt, Marilyn E. James. After her passing his grandparents, affectionately known as “Grandda Tuff”…...
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U.S. Ambassador (Ret.) Bismarck Myrick
U.S. Ambassador (Retired) Bismarck Myrick Sr., a proud son of Portsmouth, Virginia, transitioned peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2024, surrounded by his wife and children. He is survived by his wife, Marie-Pierre Mbaye Myrick; and three children, Bismarck Myrick Jr. (Amelia Demopulos), Wesley Todd Myrick, and Allison Elizabeth Myrick Sanders (Dr. Jeff Sanders); grandchildren, Malcolm F. Myrick, Meredith F. Myrick, Eli J. Sanders, and Holly A.Sanders. He was predeceased by his mother, Elizabeth Myrick and…...
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Annie Jernigan
Annie Lois Jernigan was born October 24, 1938 in Harrellsville, NC. She was called home on September 21, 2024, after a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of the late David D. and Alice Charity Walker of New York, NY. Her parents went on to have three sons, Tyrone, Kenneth W. (Robin) and Anthony Jernigan, who preceded her in death....
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LaVerne Elaine Godfrey
LaVerne Elaine Godfrey entered eternal peace on September 22, 2024. She was born on February 4, 1953, to the late Delester Brown-Godfrey and Robert Lee Godfrey Sr. LaVerne was educated in the Norfolk Public School system, where she attended Booker T. Washington High School and graduated in the Class of 1971. She also attended Norfolk State University for nursing school, however, despite loving nursing, she decided to go into something that kept her busy and…...
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Taveris Boggs
Our beloved son, grandson, brother, nephew, and friend, Taveris Boggs “Booda,” went home with the Lord on September 25, 2024. Taveris was born April 15, 1999, in Chesapeake, Virginia, to Tenekias Clarice Boggs and Gabriel Harper, whom he loved very much. Taveris Boggs graduated from Indian River High School and entered the workforce for his remaining time on Earth. Tavaris leaves to cherish in his memory his mother, Tenekias Boggs; father, Gabriel Harper; sisters, Takoria…...
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Terrence Jermaine Holley
Terrence J. Holley, affectionately known as “Terry,” “Lil’ T’ and “Ty-Boo” by his family. He went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Terrence was born on February 1, 1975, to the late Joyce J. and Clarence Thomas. He attended Booker T. Washington High School, as well as the Aviation Institute of Maintenance. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, son-in-law, nephew, cousin, and friend. He was loved by…...
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Joann S. Haskett
JoAnn Sears Haskett, affectionately known as “Ma” and “Mommy” by her children of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away in the arms of her daughter, Mya, with her son, Dana, standing close by on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. She was born to the late Frank and Mary Gregory Sears on June 17, 1953, in Norfolk County, known today as Chesapeake, VA. She was the youngest daughter of 13 children and made it known to her siblings…...
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Marvin Lamar Hatcher
Marvin Lamar Hatcher was born on March 6, 1986, in Norfolk, VA. He was the beloved son of Marvin Kellem; of whom he preceded in death and Alicia Hatcher. He was also the loving eldest sibling to two sisters- Almalicia (Katie) Hatcher of Suffolk, VA and Domshanika (Renee) Hatcher of Hackensack, NJ. Marvin’s life was unexpectedly taken from us on September 24, 2024. Marvin was a devoted father to his only daughter, Charity Destiny Hatcher-…...
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Rev. Dr. Deborah McGill-Jackson
The Rev. Dr. Deborah McGill-Jackson was born on September 18, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois to Mr. Harry McGill and Mrs. Lillie Ella Thomas McGill. She and her sister, Ms. Carla Harriet, were raised in Metropolitan Community Church to serve and love the Lord from an early age. A product of the public schools on the Southside of Chicago, she received numerous academic and civic honors upon her graduation from Harlan High School. Deborah continued her…...
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