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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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Grace Abernathy Porter
Grace Welma Abernathy Porter was born on July 03, 1952, in Portsmouth, Virginia. She was the second child of the late Thomas and Theresa Abernathy. Grace was baptized as a child at Ebenezer Baptist Church where she was a lifelong member. Grace worshipped and was a dutiful member of the church choir. Grace attended I.C. Norcom High School, graduating in 1970. Grace began her career working for the City of Portsmouth as an Intermediate Clerk…...
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Lynethe McCoy
Lynethe McCoy, affectionately known as “Lynette,” peacefully transitioned to her final resting place on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Born on October 13, 1944, in Edenton, North Carolina, Lynethe was a cherished daughter, devoted mother, beloved grandmother, and friend to many. Growing up in a faith-based home, Lynethe dedicated her life to the Lord at an early age. She was surrounded by music, forming a part of the celebrated Hathaway Singers, a musical group that brought…...
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Ray Anthony Heard, Sr.
Ray Anthony “Bear” Heard Sr. was born on April 30, 1953, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ray grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to the late Allen Heard Sr. and Mary Alice Heard. He attended Baton Rouge Public Schools in his early years, later graduating from McKinley Senior High School, where he played football as a guard. Ray was one of the best! Soon after high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he was…...
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Joyce Annette Simmons
When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness. She carefully watches everything in her household and suffers nothing from laziness. Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her. There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all. Proverbs 31:26-29 Joyce Annette Simmons was born on March 18, 1956, in Portsmouth, VA. She was the daughter of Horace & Margaret Worsley. Joyce, affectionately…...
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Deante J. Fields
Deante J. Fields of Norfolk, VA, slipped from time into eternity on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Deante was affectionately known as “Dee” to those who knew and loved him. Dee was born on March 21, 1994. He was educated in the Norfolk Public School System and the Norfolk Technical Center, Securing a Certificate in Electrical Work. Dee graduated from Norview High School in 2013. Dee loved life and lived by his own rules. Dee was…...
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Carolyn Daniels
Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ which strengths me” Carolyn Daniels, a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, friend, and a woman of God, unexpectedly left Earth and was called to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Carolyn Daniels was born on May 25, 1955, in Portsmouth, VA, to the late Deacon Miles Elliott and Deaconess Margaret Elliott. She was the youngest of five siblings, which included sister Barbara Riddick…...
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Carroll Darnice Harris
On September 19, 2024, God whispered, “It’s time” to His daughter, Carroll Darnice Pope Harris. She was born July 6, 1955, to the late William and Iris Pope. She was the eldest of their three children. Carroll grew up knowing who God is and made the choice to follow Him. Carroll was educated in the Portsmouth School System and graduated from Manor High School in 1973. There, she developed a love for playing the clarinet…...
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Velma Delores Cartwright
Velma (Lil Sister) Delores Cartwright was born to Sarah Cartwright Fentress and Claud Nixon on June 3, 1961, in Norfolk, Virginia. Velma, who attended Norfolk Public Schools, was known and loved by many. Velma is predeceased by her parents and brothers, Eugene Cartwright and Paul Cartwright. She is survived by two sisters, Roberta Wilson (Bernard) of Chesapeake, VA, and Margaret Cartwright of Norfolk, VA, one niece, Crystal Cartwright of Upper Marlboro, MD, one great-niece, Melia Jonas…...
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Dorothy S. Moore
Dorothy Spruell Moore, affectionately known as Dot, was born April 26,1936, in Oak City, North Carolina to the late Amos and Arrena Spruill. Dorothy received her formal education in the Martin County School System. Dorothy was married to Earnest J. Moore, Sr., for 44 years and to their union, three children were born. Dorothy was a stay-at-home mother and after her children were older, dedicated her life to service to others as a private housekeeper…...
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Keith Tyrone Parsons
Keith Parsons, a lifelong resident of Portsmouth, Virginia, passed away in his hometown, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and devotion to his family. Born on January 27, 1959, Keith’s life was a testament to the power of joy and the importance of family. Keith was the beloved son of Thaddeus Parsons and Beulah Taylor. He was preceded in death by his cherished brothers, Thomas Parsons and Thaddeus Parsons (Cheryl). Keith’s memory will forever…...
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Artie “Buddy” Harris
Artie Harris, 88, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Portsmouth Health Rehabilitation Center. He was born on January 28, 1936, in Chesapeake County to the late George and Hester Harris. Arti, called “Buddy” loved to raise horses and hunt in his younger years in Deep Creek. He was united in holy matrimony to Mary Elizabeth Harris. They were married for 61 years before her passing on December 21, 2016. Artie and Mary lived…...
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Sylvia Denise White
She was born on June 26, 1964, and passed on August 26, 2024. Sylvia joined her son, Clayton McRath; husband, Raymond White; mother, Barbara Jean Webb; grandmother, Gertrude; father, Sam McRath, and stepfather Anthony Webb; sisters, Sabrina McRath, Earnel McRath and Monica Harris. Sylvia was born in Owensboro, KY to Barbara Jean Webb and Jesse Richard Harris. She was the 6th out of 7 children on her mother’s side. She went to Owensboro High School,…...
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Betty Jean Fagan
Betty J. Fagan, a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and favorite aunt to all was born on December 11, 1952 to Fannie Moore and Hayward Everette. She was born in Norfolk Community Hospital and remained a Norfolk native. Betty attended Norfolk public schools and graduated from Lake Taylor Senior High. After graduating she began a career of community service with the City of Norfolk. She worked in the public school system for 5 years. She…...
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Derrick Lamont Piersawl
Derrick Lamont Piersawl, 50, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024, in the hospital surrounded by loved ones after battling acute myeloid leukemia for over two years. Derrick was born on April 12, 1974, to Michael Ray and Linda Deloris Piersawl. Derrick graduated from Great Bridge High School in Chesapeake, Virginia in 1993, where he played football (awarded the honor of Most Valuable Athlete as a Defensive Lineman in 1992), and baseball…...
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Morris Lee Jones
Morris Lee Jones was born to Henry Jones Sr. and Ruth B. Jones on January 29, 1943, in Franklin, VA. He was a 1961 graduate of Hayden High School, where he enjoyed playing football and other sports. Morris served in the United States Navy from 1966-1969. He matriculated to Norfolk State College, where he obtained a BA degree in Art Education. He taught art at the prison in Emporia, VA, before being employed by the state…...
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Janice Beatrice Richardson
Janice Beatrice Richardson was born 1957 in Gary, Indiana to James Richardson and Dorothy Lee Robinson on Christmas Day. Janice spent all her childhood and teenage years in Gary, Indiana. She graduated from the historic Roosevelt High School, class of 1976. In her later years, Janice and her mother relocated to Virginia, where she found work in the banking industry working at Nations Bank and Bank of America. Janice had a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems. In 2004,…...
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