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Kenneth McLeod
On September 2, 1992 in Bronx, New York, Kenneth Elijah McLeod was born. Kenny (as most called him) accepted Christ at an early age at Mount Moriah AME Church, Queens New York. While in New York, he attended P.S. 134 Queens, New York until the family relocated to Virginia Beach, Virginia. His spiritual teaching continued at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Norfolk, VA where he was baptized. As a child he attended Sunday School, Vacation Bible…...
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Arthur Lee Banks, Jr.
Arthur “Artie” Lee Banks Jr., son of the late Louise Kennedy and Arthur Lee Banks Sr., passed away on March 20, 2021. Born December 24, 1957 in Norfolk, VA, Artie attended Portsmouth Public Schools, and received his high school diploma from the Job Corps. He joined the United States Navy and served his country for five years. Artie worked various jobs after being discharged from the Navy. Some of the jobs included working as a…...
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Reginald Eugene Harrison
Reginald (RED) went to be with the Lord May 2, 2021. Reginald was born to Alston (Buddy) and Vermell Harrison August 13, 1948 in Norfolk, VA. Red served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, he later retired from Norship Co after 37 years as a laborer. He earned the title of “Norfolk Tribune” keeping the family informed of everything and everybody, “HEE, HEE, and HEE” Reginald had a saying for every situation such…...
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Argentina Brown
On Saturday, May 1, 2021, our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, life partner and friend Argentina Brown left us all too soon. Argentina was born on January 16, 1960 to the late Louise Smith and William Harvey. She attended Woodrow Wilson High School and later worked at Wendy’s followed by working 7 years Metro Machinery. Argentina loved to dance, listen to music, watch television, and word searches. She also loved to spend time with her…...
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Mary M. Copeland
Mary Magalene Copeland “Cookie”, 89, was peacefully called to be with the Lord on August 30, 2021. She was born on August 5, 1931 in Norfolk County (Portsmouth, Virginia). She was born to Mary Wright and Elijah Jordan in the Twin Pines Community. She attended the old Norfolk County School in Churchland. Mary “Cookie” worked at numerous places in the area. She joined Grove Baptist Church under Rev. Douglas era when she was very young. …...
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Sandra J. Sears
On Wednesday, April 28,2021, our beloved mother, Sandra Elaine Jarvis Sears, gained her wings and slipped away from the labor of this earth to her reward, to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born February 27, 1944 to the late Nathan Jarvis and Eula A.Moore Jarvis in Norfolk County, Virginia. After graduating from Crestwood High School in Chesapeake, Virginia, Sandra attended Norfolk State University. She was later employed by the U.S. Government at…...
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Michael S. Edwards
On the morning of 4/27/2021, Michael Stephone Edwards departed this life while hospitalized in Virginia Beach, VA. He was born on 6/27/1963, in Wadesboro, NC, to the late Eddie Hugh and Gwendolyn Ingram Edwards. Michael graduated from Booker T. Washington High School , and attended Norfolk State University, both in Norfolk, VA. He was a valued employee at many local companies, including Hecht Distributing Co, and most recently Military Sealift Command, where he served for over 20 years. Michael was a devoted and…...
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Dorothy Mae Ruffin
Dorothy Mae Ruffin was born February 3, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Lloyd DeBerry of Portsmouth, Virginia and Ida Brown also of Portsmouth, Virginia. She worked as a cook at the Cedar Point Club from 1966 – 1970. Not only was she a cook for Cedar Point, she was also a cook at the Naval Hospital Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Club from 1986 – 1993. She had more various jobs as a…...
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Annie E. Gara
Our Mom’s, Grandmother and Friend Annie P. Gara earthly journey came to an end on April 28, 2021. Mrs. Ann as she was affectionally known by many was born May 5, 1932 in Windsor, North Carolina. She was born to the late Lavinia P. Knight who was Both her Mother and Father, as we were told. Annie P. Gara was educated in the Norfolk Public School System and quickly became a housewife. She loved and…...
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Florence Claggion
Florence Marie Claggion was born to the late James and Otelia Brown, on April 18, 1947. She was born in Norfolk County, also known as the Twin Pines area, of Portsmouth, Virginia. She was a Class of 1965 graduate of Crestwood High School. After high school, she obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Norfolk State University. Florence spent most of her adult life in New Jersey where she married the late James Claggion Jr…...
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Cheryl D. Brown
On Wednesday, April 28, 2021, God dispatched his angels to bring Cheryl D. Brown to her Father’s eternal home; No more pain, No more suffering, and No more fighting. Cheryl was born in Norfolk, VA on June 13, 1952 to the late Garfield Brock and Alice E. Brooks. She completed her education in Norfolk Public Schools, graduating from Granby High School in 1971. Cheryl worked as an accounting clerk for Virginia National Bank and transitioned…...
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Cornelious Langley
In Loving Memory of Cornelious Langley December 14, 1949 – April 16, 2021 Cornelious Langley, 71, of the 7700 block of Armfield Ave. Norfolk, Virginia went into his eternal rest on April 16, 2021. He passed unexpectedly in his residence. Cornelious was born to James Langley and Carrie D. Langley in Washington, North Carolina. During his early years, he relocated to Virginia and completed his education through Norfolk Public Schools where he was noted to…...
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Jared Jai’Quan Selby
Jared Jai’Quan Selby Life Celebration Jared Jai’Quan Selby was born October 20, 1993 in Norfolk, VAto Jerome Selby and Debra Renee Barcous-Selby. He gained his angel wings and entered another realm on April 18th, 2021. His humble beginnings started in the Cedarwood-Norview community. Jared was incredibly special, I (Jaylan) would like to say one of God’s favorite. He was one who would not only accomplish anything he set his mind to do, but he also made it his duty to encourage others around him, sometimes he made you fight to show your own…...
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Doris B. Edwards
“Thru it all, thru it all, I learned to trust in God. I learned to depend upon his word.” Early Monday, April 26, 2021 God called home our precious love one. Our mother, sister, auntie, cousin, grandmother home. Doris Bernice Hyman Edwards was born January 21, 1934 to the late George and Jodie Hyman. She fell in love and married the late Albert Lee Edwards, Sr. Doris was loved by all who came to know…...
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Saronzo Vesti Demory
On Saturday morning, April 24, 2021, God dispatched His angels to grant Saronzo (“Ronzie”) Vesti Demory his wings so that he could have passage to fly away and be at rest. “Ronzie,” the youngest of eight siblings, was born in Chesapeake, Virginia, on September 30, 1964, to the late Wilford Demory, Sr. and Susie M. Demory. “Ronzie” was educated in the Chesapeake Public School System, graduating from Oscar Smith High School in 1982, and later…...
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Paul Jones
Paul Jones was born on January 6, 1939 in Norfolk, VA to the late Atlas and Ruby Jones. Eight sisters and two brothers preceded him in death. Paul loved the majority of his adult life in New York and served in the United States Army. Paul was known for his catch phrases, “Who Let the Dogs Out” and “Give Me Some Elbow.” Left to cherish his memories are two stepsons, Ronald and Nathaniel Holloway; his…...
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Cecil Leonard Whiley, Jr.
A friend to many and loved by all that came to know him. A kind and loving heart having never met a stranger, has gone to be with the Lord. Cecil Leonard Whiley Jr. affectionately called cisco by those who knew him best passed away on April 25, 2021. Cecil was born on November 14, 1958, in New York City to Cecil Whiley Sr. and Radiah (Olga) McGee. Mr. and Mrs. Whiley Sr. both preceded him in death. Cecil graduated from Charles Evan Hughes High School in 1976.…...
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Oscar Alexander Butts, Jr.
Our beloved, Oscar Alexander Butts, Jr. was called to his heavenly home Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Oscar, affectionately known as “Bubba,” was born Saturday, February 12, 1955 in the South Norfolk area of Chesapeake, Virginia, to the late Oscar and Lola Mae Butts. He is predeceased by his sisters, Velma Griffin and Rosalind Smith. Oscar matriculated, as a student, through the Chesapeake Public Schools system. He worked for many years at the Norfolk Shipyard then…...
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Aaron S. Jones
On Wednesday, April 21, 2021, Aaron S. Jones was called home to be with the Lord, at the age of 79. “Earl”, as he was affectionately known to many, was born to the late Linwood and Pettroner Jones in Norfolk, VA. He attended Norfolk County and Chesapeake Public Schools. Though he didn’t like school very much, he loved playing football and was a great provider for his wife and daughter. He worked several jobs before…...
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Barbara June (Hollinsed) Henry-Pennington
Mrs. Barbara June (Hollinsed) Henry-Pennington of Chesapeake, Virginia, was a phenomenal woman who lovingly cared for her family and friends, willingly served her community and church, and unselfishly gave her time and assistance to many during her 83 years of life. Born on December 3, 1937 in Brooklyn, NY, Barbara was the daughter of the late Gladys Holland and Torrey Hollinsed and granddaughter of the late Axium Jackson and Pearl Langston Holland and James R.…...
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Edward L. Taft
On April 18, 2021, it pleased God to call home unto himself our beloved daddy, brother, uncle, nephew and friend, Edward Lynn Taft “Paul”. Edward was born in Ayden, North Carolina to the later Mary Elizabeth Cox and Edward Earl Taft. He was the youngest of four children; Oldest brother, Adolphus Cox (deceased) and two sisters; Vickie Taft and Ella Taft Mitchell. In his youth, he enjoyed athletics and sports ultimately becoming the star kicker…...
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Napolean Basnight
Our beloved Napolean Basnight affectionately known as “Big Nap” or “Nap Pole” was called home to his eternal life in glory on Monday, April 19, 2021. On September 30, 1958, Napolean was born to Rebecca Carey Elliott and the late Willie Basnight, Sr. in Portsmouth, VA. Napolean attended Norfolk Public Schools and was well known throughout Norfolk, Chesapeake and Portsmouth area. Napolean was a very loving, humble, funny, outgoing man. He was always the life…...
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Dorothy A. Rodgers
On Monday, April 19, 2021, Dorothy Addie Rodgers, affectionately known as “Aunt Dukie”, peacefully made her heavenly transition from labor to rest. Born on June 21, 1931, Dorothy was the youngest of 13 children born to Robert Rodgers Sr. and Armecia Boone Rodgers in Norfolk County, Virginia. As a young girl, Dorothy was nicknamed “Dukie” by her father, which she carried for a lifetime. She is predeceased by her parents, 11 siblings, stepson Johnny “Rock”…...
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Joy A. Davis
Joy Anita Davis (Joynita) was born May 16 1956 in Norfolk, VA to Harold Slade and Dorothy Slade. She accepted the Lord at an early age and was baptized. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Lamberts Point, VA. She served faithfully until her health failed. Joy was called from her earthly home to heavenly rest on April 18th, 2021 after suffering a long illness at home. God said that Joy Davis…...
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