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Edna Jane Rascoe
Edna J. Stokes Rascoe transitioned into eternal rest on Sunday, April 14, 2024 surrounded by her family at her home in Portsmouth, VA. Edna was born July 8, 1930 in Victoria, Virginia to the late William and Sadie Stokes who preceded her in death. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, the late Trustee David H. Rascoe, Sr. At an early age her Christian walk began at the Church of God…...
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Doretha Williams Grinnard
Doretha Williams Grinnard was the seventh of 13 children born to the late Theodore and Ethel Gilliam Williams. She grew up in Southampton County, VA, which was a rural area where family values, church and love were highly regarded. She was a member of Bryant’s Baptist Church, Courtland, VA. Doretha ventured into adulthood after her graduation from Southampton County Training School in 1959. Her first job was in New York at Federbush Looseleaf Binding Company.…...
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Patrice M. Stancel
Patrice Marietta Stancel, age 64, departed this life on April 11, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on August 23, 1959 in Norfolk, VA, to the late Vernon Thomas and Sallie Marie Stancel. Patrice was preceded in death by her only male sibling, Melton T. Stancel. Affectionately called “Tricy,” she was the second youngest of the seven Stancel Sisters. Since graduating from Granby High School in Norfolk, VA, in 1977, Patrice worked diligently…...
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Frederick Savage, Sr.
On Saturday, April 6, 2024, our All- Wise God called our loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Frederick Savage, Sr. home to his eternal rest. Frederick (Freddie) Savage was born on August 24, 1951 in Portsmouth, VA to the late Edward Savage, Sr. and Nellie B. Savage. He attended George Peabody Elementary School, I.C. Norcom High School, and welding school. He started a career at Norfolk Naval Shipyard for a few years, then went…...
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Clifton Courtney Bolden
Though he has come to the end of his journey and this chapter is done I can say that he lived a good life. Well done my love … Clifton Courtney Bolden was born to Virgil and Marva Bolden on May 19, 1953 in Maysville, Ky. He leaves behind a wife, Joyce Ann Bolden (Johnson) of 34 years, a Father-in-law, Jeff Turner (Arkansas) one son Juansun Bolden (Norfolk). Four grandchildren, Joshua Bolden (Norfolk), Kyle Bolden…...
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Lessie Mae Stevens
Lessie M. Stevens, 88, of Portsmouth, Virginia quietly departed this life on April 06, 2024 surrounded by family. Lessie was born to Walter and Ellen Parker on September 13, 1935 in Baltimore, Maryland. She was the youngest of four. She was a native of Norfolk, Virginia and Chesapeake, Virginia. She received her education from Norfolk County School System. She later married William H. Stevens Sr., and had ten children (one preceding her in death). She later moved to Portsmouth, Virginia. She worked in Portsmouth Public School System where she…...
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Shelia Ann Lewis
Sheila Ann Lewis was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 6, 2024. She was born September 17, 1967 to the late Pete and Minnie Lewis in Portsmouth, Virginia. Shelia was predeceased by her brother Pete III. She attended Portsmouth Public School System. Shelia was employed for many years at Vergas Pizza, Maryview Hospital, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard. She attended several local churches and had a strong belief in her Lord and…...
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Paul Torres, Jr.
Paul Torres Jr. was born to the late Pablo and Ofelia Torres on January 23, 1954 in Kendleton,Texas. On April 2, 2024, Paul departed this life at the age of 70. He is survived by two children Lisa Wilson (Donte Wilson) and Dominique Torres (Lexi Torres). Paul is also survived by his former wife, Robin Torres. Paul had four grandchildren, two sisters, Elecia Delgado, Sara Zambrana, and a host of family and friends. Paul served…...
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Melvina Sanderlin-Simmons
Our beloved mother, Melvina Sanderlin-Simmons, 70, passed away on April 7, 2024, in Norfolk, Virginia after battling Breast Cancer. Melvina was born in Windsor, North Carolina on December 3, 1953, and predeceased by her mother, Fannie R Sanderlin, father Lewis T Sanderlin, and biological father William Kelly Etheridge; her daughter Valisha S. Sanderlin; and siblings: Verna Mae Sanderlin, Mary Smallwood, Dorothy Sanderlin Bond, Sarah Sanderlin, Edward Sanderlin, Norman Sanderlin, Turner Sanderlin, Beula Merritt, Zanobia Gail Watson, William K. Etheridge Jr., and Orville A. Etheridge. Melvina grew…...
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Eric Douglas Coleman
During the early morning sunrise on April 5th, the love of my life, Dr. Eric Douglas Coleman, was called home to be with the Lord. Eric was born to Thomas and Alice Coleman on February 21, 1951, in New York. Eric was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Kenny Taylor, and Thomas E. Coleman. Eric graduated from Port Richmond High School (NY) and continued his educational journey by earning a bachelor’s degree…...
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James Alexander Owens, Jr.
James “Big Daddy” Alexander Owens, Jr., 71, of Norfolk, Virginia passed away at his home in Clarksville, Tennessee on April 4, 2024, with family by his side. He was born February 28, 1953, in Norfolk, Virginia to James Alexander Owens and Mabel Eloise Owens. James met his wife, Jacqueline “Jackie” Inez Harris-Owens in Virginia, and they were married on September 1, 1973. Throughout the course of their union, they had three children: Adriene, Kamesha, and…...
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Shawan “Cookie” Corprew
Shawan Lynette “Cookie” Corprew entered this earthly life on October 19, 1971. She was born to Robert Todd and Vynell Mellerson. She transitioned from this life to eternal rest on April 1, 2024. Shawan was educated in Chesapeake Public Schools and a graduate of Deep Creek High School. She furthered her education at Tidewater Community College where she earned an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education. She was employed in various careers, including a teacher. She continued…...
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Margie Ann Robinson
The beloved Margie Ann Ward Robinson, 81, passed away on April 1, 2024, in Stafford, Virginia after battling Alzheimer’s disease. Margie was born in South Carolina on Jan. 4, 1943, to Mrs. Uarriah B. Ward and Mr. Andrew Ward. She was one of eight children born to her parents. Her parents moved from South Carolina to Virginia when Margie was a toddler. She grew up in Norfolk and was a graduate of Booker T. Washington…...
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