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James O. Holley
On March 2, 2021, God called home our beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend, James Oscar Holley. James was born in Norfolk, VA on October 22, 1930 to Robert and Lillie Holley. He attended Booker T. Washington High School. He met his wife in 1960, and they married in 1966. In the early years, he worked as a brick mason. Later on he started working at Norfolk Naval Shipyard where he…...
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Machavaillia Mutulu Shakur
Machavailia Mutulu Shakur passed away on March 2, 2021....
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Alice Walke Somerville
Alice Walke Somerville of the 1000 block of Owl’s Creek Lane Va Beach, Va departed this life on February 23, 2021 after residing in long term care at Beth Sholom Village. She was born in Princess Anne County, Va to the late Clarence O. and Ivia Woodhouse Walke. She was the second of nine children. She grew up in the Mt Zion A.M.E. church family and in 1975 became a member of Basilica of St…...
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Stanley Leon Coleman, Sr.
Stanley L. Coleman, Sr. On Monday, March 1, 2021, God called Elder Stanley Leon Coleman, Sr. to his heavenly home. Stanley was born on December 13, 1950 to the late Herman Coleman, Sr. and Louise Spellman. Stanley was reared in Norfolk, VA and educated in the Norfolk Public School System. He graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, VA. After graduation, Stanley attended Norfolk State University. In 1977, Stanley gave his life to…...
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Leroy Hood, Jr.
Leroy Hood, Jr. was born on March 4, 1946, in Norfolk, Virginia, to Leroy Hood, Sr. and Alice Tanner Hood. He was the second oldest of six (6) children. In 1971, Leroy married Sandra, and they were blessed by two bundles of joy, Kwanza and Konya. Leroy was a product of Norfolk Public Schools, where he attended Smallwood Elementary School, Jacox Junior High School, and Booker T. Washington High School. He graduated from Norfolk State…...
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Brenda Deloris Deans
Brenda Delores Deans, 61 went home to be with the Lord March 2, 2021. She was born in Portsmouth, VA to the late Ruben and Clara Lee Deans. In addition to her mother and farther, Brenda was preceded in death by her brothers Percy Lee Deans and Ruben Deans. Brenda is survived by her brother, Jerome Deans; sisters, Diane Deans and Shirley May Deans; children Deloris Deans Blow (Eric), Timothy Deans, Jermaine Deans and Dormaine…...
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Annie Wynn Murphy
Annie Wynn Murphy passed away on passed away on February 27, 2021....
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Texie Jefferson McDougal, Sr.
On the morning of February 28, 2021, the Lord allowed the peaceful transition of Pastor Texie J. McDougal, Sr. affectionately called “Elder Mac, GPop, Grandpa, Tex, Uncle and Dad to his heavenly home as God had the final say. Texie was born on March 5, 1931 in Broadway, North Carolina to the late Mr. John Gilmore and Mrs. Leanna Douglas. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Elizabeth, and brother, Carlton McDougald. Additional…...
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John Barry Johnson
John Barry Johnson, Sr. “Trigger”, 50, was unexpectedly called back to his Lord on February 27, 2021. John was born to Jonny Moran Boone and Josephine Johnson in Brooklyn, NY. John graduated High School in Brooklyn and attended Automotive and Business College classes in the Bronx. His love for fast cars landed him in Norfolk, VA. Where he eventually made his dream a reality. He founded and owned Alphine Motor Sports, LLC for over thirty…...
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Michael T. Turner
Michael Tyrone Turner was born on November 17th, 1957 in Pineville Louisiana to the late James Edward Turner and Ethel Mae Williams. He accepted Christ at a young age and grew up in the country with his grandparents. One of his favorite sayings was “God Loves Him some Mike”. On Saturday, February 27th, 2021 at approximately 5:37 pm the Lord called Michael home to rest. Michael leaves a legacy of love. He was a…...
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Charlotte Elizabeth Mann-Brown
May GOD Bless A Brand New Angel On Friday, February 26, 2021 our Father called home his beautiful creation to enter into eternal peaceful rest. Our beloved Charlotte Elizabeth Mann-Brown was born on May 16, 1964 to our dearest predeceased Charles Anthony Johnson Sr., and Alta Vivian Johnson. Charlotte was raised in Lambert’s Point later moving to Poplar Halls neighborhood. She attended Norfolk Public Schools graduating from Lake Taylor High School class of 1981. Charlotte…...
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Karen Delisa Abbott Bethea
Karen Delisa Abbott Bethea (Cookie) was born May 24, 1952 to the late Francell and Ola Anderson Abbott. On February 20, 2021 while surrounded by her loving sons, Karen left us to go home to be with the Lord and have eternal peace. She was educated in the Norfolk Public School System and attended Norfolk State University. Karen found her niche working at Bell Atlantic (now Verizon) and retired after 29 years of dedicated service.…...
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Dennis Eugene Wilkins
Dennis Eugene Wilkins Sr. departed this earthly life on February 28, 2021. Dennis was born May 27, 1961, to Melvin and Beulah Wilkins of Portsmouth, VA. Dennis was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. He bravely served in the United States Army as a combat engineer. Dennis was a dedicated and beloved employee of Hampton Roads Sanitation District until he retired after thirty years in 2017. Dennis was a lifelong resident of the city…...
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Wilhemina E. Rascoe
Wilhemina Evette Rascoe Wilhemina, known as Mina, slipped into eternal rest on February 26, 2021 at the age of sixty. She was born at Roanoke Chowan Hospital in Ahoskie, North Carolina on September 28, 1960; the eldest daughter born of the union between Willie Rascoe, Jr (deceased) and Lillie Rascoe. She attended Norfolk Public Schools graduating from Norview High School (Class of 1979). She was actively involved in high school activities and was well liked by her classmates. After…...
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Carolyn Nixon Marshall
Carolyn Nixon Marshall departed this life on February 13, 2021 following a brief illness. She is survived by her son, David Marshall; her sibling, James Nixon; and nieces, Adrienne Butler Brown, Jean Oliver and Lisa Butler McDougal; nephew, Keith Pearl Butler; stepson, Louis Marshall along with a host of great nieces and nephews....
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Clayton O. Drake
Clayton Othieus Drake Clayton O. Drake was born on September 1, 1922 in Wilson, North Carolina to Clayton O. and Catherine Drake. His family moved to Durham, NC for some time and then to Miami, Florida where he started school at four years old (in Florida children could start school at four). In December 1927, just after the birth of his sister Esther, the family moved to Cuba where his father worked for a…...
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Ethel M. Smith
Ethel Miriam Smith peacefully passed away on February 27, 2021 after a short illness. Born in White Plains, New York, Ethel was the fifth of six children born to Thyrul and Gertie Howcott. Early during her childhood, the family moved to Norfolk, Virginia where she was educated in the Norfolk Public School System. Ethel graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1958. Soon after graduating, Ethel was introduced to Melvin D. Smith. They married…...
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Stephanie Renee Watson
Stephanie Renee Watson, 65, passed away on Saturday, 27th February, 2021 in Norfolk, Virginia. Stephanie was born in Bronx, New York on October 29th, 1955 to her loving mother, the late Joan Hunt. She was preceded in death by her brother Corrie Hunt. Her upbringing in the Brooklyn section of New York prepared her to mature into a wonderful productive beautiful lady in Manhattan; Stephanie started work for Sotheby’s, then British Airways (New York) & after moving abroad for 12 years (Germany) with…...
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Thomas R. Petterson
Thomas Reinaldo Petterson was born on May 17, 1942 in Almirante, Bocas Del Toro, Panama. He went home to be with the LORD on February 25, 2021 after succumbing to complication brought about by COVID 19. Thomas was known as “Nandy” to his birth place friends, “Pete” to his beloved wife Gail and those who were blessed to have known him. However, the name or title that resonated most with all his children, Grandchildren and…...
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Wendell Osborne
Wendell Leonard Osborne, 79, passed away on February 8, 2021, at home in Portsmouth, Virginia. Born July 25, 1941, in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, he was one of eleven children of the late Alfred and Hazel Osborne. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Lisa Osborne; three brothers, Alfred Osborne, Clifford Osborne, and Daniel Osborne. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Brenda, daughter Patrice Osborne, of Chesapeake, VA, son Marlin Osborne, Sr. (Towanda) of Richmond, VA, step-daughter…...
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Kevin L. Sessoms, Sr.
Kevin Lionel Sessoms Sr, 56, entered into eternal rest on February 22, 2021. He was born November 13, 1964 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Hughzell William Sessoms, Sr. and Rose Lee Reid. Kevin was a 1983 graduate of Camden High School. After graduating, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Kevin proudly served with honor 24 years in the U.S. Navy, where he received numerous awards before retiring as an Information Technician Chief Petty Officer.…...
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Louise N. Dudley
Louise “Lou” Knox Dudley, 67, passed peacefully on February 22, 2021 surrounded by family at Sentara Leigh Hospital. Lou was a dedicated mother to all of her children, raising all 4 of them to go on to accomplish great things. Family came first and was above all else to Lou. Her values were instilled in all those around her. The hole left by her absence is impossible to fill. In addition to being a dedicated…...
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Yacub Musa Muhammad
Yacub Musa Muhammad passed away in his home on Friday, February 5 2021 In Virginia Beach Virginia after a prolonged illness. He was born on February 15, 1935 in Philadelphia, Pa to the late James Collins Thomas Sr. and Louise Collins There are many memories and moments which his family and friends will hold fondly in our hearts. Educated in Philadelphia public schools, Yacub graduated and decided to take the path of the joining the…...
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Frankie L. Washington, Jr.
Frankie L. Washington, Jr. passed away on February 22, 2021....
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Elder Brenda P. Hassell McMillian
Elder Brenda Patricia Hassell McMillian passed away on February 15, 2021....
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Hannah Edwards Scott
Hannah Edwards Scott, 96, finished her course in this life and passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 20, 2021. She was lifelong member of Ebenezer Baptist Church and dearly loved by all who knew her. Hannah’s gentle, kind nature and loving heart drew many to her and deeply touched countless lives. She was preceded in death by her parents and six siblings; two husbands: Raymond O.…...
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