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Da’Jon Lee Todd
Our loving husband, father, son, brother and friend, affectionately called “Poodie” passed this life on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. He was born April 16, 1993 in Chesapeake, VA. Da’Jon was a 2011 graduate from Oscar Smith High School. He later attended VCU where he majored in Electrical Engineering. He left VCU and began working as a Longshoreman with the ILA Local 1248. Da’Jon was a giver and believed in outreach to the community. As the…...
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Bernice Saunders Vaughan
Bernice Saunders Vaughan fell asleep in the Lord and entered the everlasting church on October 31, 2019. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia on April 1, 1936, and was the only child of Marie and George Saunders. She was educated in Norfolk, and received her Bachelor of Science degree from Norfolk State College (Now Norfolk State University). She was employed by Norfolk Public Schools for over (30) years as an elementary school teacher. Additionally, she…...
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Jean E. Jefferson McNair
Jean Evelyn (Jefferson) McNair was called home by our Lord and Savior after a long journey. She was born on February 11, 1945, in Emporia, Virginia, to the late John W. Jefferson, Sr. and Cherry Wilder Jefferson, and was the beloved grand-daughter of the late Nancy Jefferson. She was vibrant, nurturing and loving. Jean was a member of the Jefferson Family who founded Jefferson Elementary School, the Jefferson Cemetery and Chapel Hill Baptist Church of…...
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Keith Malone Bell
Keith Malone Bell was born and raised in the Berkley area of Norfolk, Virginia. He was educated in the Norfolk Public School System. He attended Robert Gate Elementary, Campostella Middle School and Lake Taylor High School. At the age of 18, Keith enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. After his service as a Marine, he began a career as an Environmental Specialist for 30 years and 20 years of which he worked at the Norfolk…...
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Albert Lee Askew
Albert Lee Askew lovingly known as “Pumpkin” or “Yogi” entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Maryview Medical Center, Portsmouth, VA. He was born on July 29, 1952 in Norfolk County, to the late Katherine and James Albert Askew. Albert grew up in the Cavalier Manor section of Portsmouth, VA. He was educated in the Portsmouth Public School System and a proud graduate of Cradock High School in 1971. He was an…...
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Angela Santina Wilson
In the early mornings, October 30, 2019, God dispatched His angel of mercy and took the soul of our beloved, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, Angela Wilson. Angela was born May 17, 1964, to the late Herman Booth and late Sarah Riddick in Norfolk, VA. She was predeceased by sisters, Jacquline D. Lassiter, and Pamela J. Riddick and her brother Gregory D. Riddick. Her biggest joy in life was caring for her children and friends.…...
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Fred Lee Riddick, Jr.
Fred Lee Riddick, Jr. passed away on OctoFred Lee Riddick Jr. entered into eternal rest on October 29, 2019 at the age of 68. Fred was a very cool dude, who played by his own rules. He enjoyed riding his bike with his beloved wife,Laverne. Watching his Pittsburg Steelers play football as well as his Western movies. Fred was educated in Portsmouth City Schools and graduated from I.C. Norcom High School, class of 1970. Fred…...
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Clarence Lee Poole, Jr.
Our beloved Brother, Uncle and friend Clarence Lee Poole Jr. “Sunny” went home with the Lord on Oct.29, 2019. He was born Sept. 3 1936 in Princess Anne County.(Va.) He’s the son of the late Elder Clarence Lee Poole Sr and Ella Goodman Poole. Clarence was employed by the City of Va. Beach in his early years. He also, worked with Greenwood Garden Services for 38 yrs. until he retired in 2002. He was a member of pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He…...
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Betty Jackson Lee
“Our Beloved Betty” On October 27, 2019 Betty Jackson Lee heard the words of her Lord and Savior, “Well done thy good and faithful servant, enter in and take your rest.” A Time to Be Born – Betty’s earthly journey began in Birmingham, Alabama on February 28, 1938. She was the daughter of the late Clifton Estelle and Lucile Jackson. A Time to Learn- Betty was educated in the private school system. She completed her post…...
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Leonard E. Sivells
During the morning of October 27, 2019, Leonard Eugene Sivells slipped away quietly at home to rest in eternal peace. He was a native of Portsmouth, Virginia and was born on June 14, 1969 to the late Larenda Sivells. Leonard graduated in 1987 from I.C. Norcom High School, in Portsmouth, Virginia and did further study at Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Virginia. He enlisted in the U.S. Army after high school as an Ammunition and…...
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Lillie Mae Cox
Our Beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, affectionately known as “Lil”, was called home to be with the Lord on October 27, 2019. Lillie Mae was the daughter of the late Willie Foreman & Mary Moye Foreman. She was a native of Greenville, NC, and made a home in Norfolk Virginia, before going to New York in 1958 to pursue a career with the Health and Hospitals Corporation, Queens Hospital. In 1967 she married her late…...
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Arli Sullemunn, Jr.
Arli Sullemunn Jr. was born August 16, 1948 to the late Arli Sullemunn Sr. and Odessa Norman. Arli and his siblings Omar, Sharefah, Khalel (who has passed), Allat and Manat were born and raised in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn, New York. The family was affiliated with the Jewish faith and attended synagogues on a regular basis. At the age of 18 he was drafted into the army and sent to fight in the war…...
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Geraldine E. Arps
CELEBRATION OF LIFE Our beloved Junior Matriarch, Geraldine Elizabeth Arps, born March 29, 1937 to the late Wesley Lee, Sr. and Geraldine Sneed, transitioned to her Eternal Estate, on October 26, 2019. She was predeceased by her late husband, Linwood Arps, eldest daughter: Linda McCloud, grandsons: Fred Lee and Myquan McCloud. GERALDINE “MS. BOOTSIE” ARPS was a loving mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, great-great grandmother, aunt, and dear friend. Formerly, she was employed by J. H.…...
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Lester Johnson
John 3:16 (NIV) “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Lester Johnson, age 73, was called home to be with the Lord, with his loving family by his bedside, on Thursday, October 24, 2019. He attended Norfolk Public Schools as a student, and a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. He was a retired Operations…...
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Annie C. Dunbar
Mrs. Annie Corbett Dunbar, age 70, went to her heavenly home on, Wednesday, October 23, 2019. She was born on August 4, 1949 to Margaret Young and Jasper Corbett in Portsmouth, VA. She worked as a CNA for many years in the area of nursing and in home care. She was also a cosmetologist and previously loved doing hair. Annie loved the Lord and was a light to the family. She was a loveable, passionate…...
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Walter Dudley, Jr.
Walter Dudley, Jr., more affectionately known as “Mikey” or “Lil Walt” was called home from labor to rest on Thursday, October 24, 2019. Mickey was born on September 5, 1978 to Lillian Knight and the late Walter Dudley, Sr. Mikey accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Olive Grove Baptist Church. He received his formal education in Norfolk Public Schools. Mikey was currently employed with BAE Systems in Norfolk.Mikey was a…...
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Mary H. Edmonds
Mary L Holland Edmonds was born April 20, 1927 in Nansemond County, Holland, Virginia (now Suffolk, Virginia). She was the second child and the oldest daughter of the late Reverend John Jasper and Iola (Vie) Holland. Mary graduated from Nansemond Training School, Holland, Virginia and the United States Cadet Nurse Corps at Dixie Hospital and Hampton Training School for Nurses (now Hampton University). She continued her education at Norfolk State College (now Norfolk State University).…...
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Denise C. Lovick
Denise Constance Lovick went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 22,2019 at the age of 63. Denise was born in Norfolk, Virginia to the late James Majette and Sylvia Haskins Wesby on May 31,1956. Denise graduated from Indian River High School in Chesapeake, Virginia and attended Norfolk State College (Norfolk State University) for two years. She was employed with Bank of America. She attended J. Sargeant Reynold’s University for two years in Richmond,…...
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Lionel A. Hargraves
Tonio, as he was affectionately called (aka Hop), grew up in Diggs Park & was educated in Norfolk Public Schools. He was a straight-A student; being skipped from the 4th to the 6th grade and attended Lake Taylor High school. Due to the busing and racial tension, he was kicked out of high school and later got his GED. In 1972, he went into Job Corp, then into the Navy for basic training and worked…...
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Wilhelmina Hart
Wilhelmina Harris Hart went from labor to reward on Friday, October 18, 2019. She was born December 16, 1947 and was the oldest of five children born to the late Rev. Ralph Harris, Sr. and Wilhelmina Overton Harris. She was predeceased by her sister, Lila B. Harris. She was a 1966 graduate of Crestwood High School, Chesapeake, VA. Wilhelmina graduated from Hampton Institute in 1970. She received a master’s in Library Science from the University…...
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Malachi Marshall
On Monday, October 21, 2019, God in His infinite wisdom called Malachi Marshall to eternal rest. Malachi was born on June 24, 1952, Knightdale, NC, to the late Calvin Marshall, Sr. and Inez Marshall, and came to know the Lord at an early age. Malachi attended George Washington Carver High School and graduated from Crestwood High School, Chesapeake, VA, Class of 1971. He attended Elizabeth City State University and Delaware State University. An avid sports…...
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Mary Ruth Price
Mary Ruth Price, 89, was born October 4, 1930 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to the late Solomon Bray, Sr. and the late Malissa Haynes Bray. She was married to the late Lycugust Price. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Union Baptist Church. She loved her family; loved telling family stories and was full of laughter. She loved reading about the Lord and helping others. Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by four brothers: Solomon…...
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Frank D. Ferebee
On October 21, 2019, Frank Ferebee went to be with the Lord. Frank was born on October 15, 1952 to the late John Henry and Odessa Ferebee. He was predeceased by his brother, John Henry Ferebee III and his sister, Erma Bejamin. Frank graduated from Crestwood High School in 1970. Frank attended college for a few years to learn accounting. Frank enlisted in the Marine Corp in 1974 through 1976. After coming out on an…...
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Letha Harrison
Realizing that life is a gift from God and that by his redemptive grace we can make the most of our days, we thank God for his perfect gift. On October 18, 2019, God reclaimed his precious gift, leaving us wonderful memories. Letha was born February 10, 1963 to the late George Jackson, Sr. and Sweetie Ardell Jackson. Letha loved BINGO, football, and going fishing with her husband Donell. She worked at Chesapeake Health &…...
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Jeanette M. French
Jeanette May Foster French was born on May 31, 1924 in South Haven, Michigan. She was predeceased by her parents, Nancy Alice Brady Foster and Earl Louis Foster, sister Laura J. Holland, brother Clarence Quentin Foster, niece Jeanette Harkey, and nephew Kenneth Holland, Jr. She entered the Gates of Heaven early in the morning on Monday, October 21, 2019. Jeanette became a member of Emmanuel Community Church in South Haven at an early age. She…...
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Patrick Alfredo Murphy, Jr.
Remembering Patrick “PJ” Murphy Jr. Patrick known to his family as “PJ” was called home on October 20,2019. Patrick was born February 16,1981 in Norfolk, VA to Patrick and Denise Murphy. He was raised in Norfolk. “PJ” enjoyed life and cherished his family and friends. He loved joking and hanging out with family and friends. “PJ” was a one of a kind and will be terribly missed. Patrick was preceded in death by his mother,…...
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Alfred L. Smith
Alfred Lee Smith, 69, passed on October 19, 2019. Alfred was predeceased by his parents Samuel Smith, Sr. and Viola Smith. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Anne Smith; daughters, Tonya Rice, Clover Skinner and Melonie Smith-Caban....
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Keith Randolph Riddick
Keith Randolph Riddick, affectionately known as Randy, departed this life Saturday morning, October 19, 2019. Randy was born at Portsmouth Naval Hospital to James and Gladys Riddick, and grew up in Norfolk, VA. Randy was predeceased by his father James Riddick, his sister Pamela Ann Riddick, his grandsons, Joel Green and Jamel Griffin. Randy was a graduate of Granby High School where he was well known as a local basketball star. He also attended Norfolk…...
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Antwaine Lamont Anderson
On Tuesday, October 15, 2019 our Son, Father, Grandson, and Brother, Antwaine Lamont Anderson departed this life. He was a native of Norfolk, Virginia, born January 19, 1974 to the late Ronald “Rico” Epps and Cynthia E. Anderson. Antwaine was predeceased by his grandparents, Robert Anderson and Noami Epps. Antwaine attended Norfolk Public Schools and received his GED at VO Technical Center. He was employed with Dollar Tree warehouse for 8 years as a production…...
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William D. Sanders, Jr.
Our beloved William Delano Sanders Jr., peacefully passed away in his home in Portsmouth Virginia on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. William’s best friend and loving wife Juliaette, compassionate sister-in-law, Jeannette and his four legged loyal companion Sofi, was by his side when God lifted His wholly arms around William to rest. William was born August 11, 1942 in Toledo Ohio to his loving parents William Delano Sanders Senior and Ruby Elizabeth Sanders, who have both…...
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Kerry G. Hazer
Kerry Gerald Hazer passed away October 14, 2019 at the age of 57. He would like you to know that his work is done here. He received a call for an offer he couldn’t refuse for an appointment for which he will be returning. His last task was to gather riends and family for his final reunion with people that he had not seen in years. This mission takes him to a wonderful place, where…...
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Madonna R. Caffee
On October 14, 2019, God called his servant Madonna Rowena Caffee home at 9:10pm. Madonna was known to most by the name “Kul-aide”. She was born in Queen, New York and attended school there. She worked as an office worker for many years until her illness required her to stop. Madonna is preceded in death by her brother, Eugene Caffee; father, Donald McCord; grandmothers, Bernice Caffee, Liza Felton and her great grandmother, Martha Parker. Madonna…...
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Bessie Lee Mackey
Bessie Lee Mackey “Tinee” departed this life on the evening of Monday, October 14, 2019 at Portside Rehabilitation Center formerly Sentara Nursing Home of Portsmouth, VA. She was born on November 15, 1944, in Norfolk County to the late Lee and Ida S. Mackey. Bessie attended schools in the city of Chesapeake. Out of the union of Bessie and Hilton Deloatch were born three children. Bessie was a domestic a worker and a devoted homemaker…...
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Dwight Anthony Jenkins
Dwight Anthony Jenkins entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 14, 2019 at Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia surrounded by his love ones. He was born May 20, 1951 in East Chicago to Valina Jenkins & LD. Lewis; however, raised by Eugene and Bessie Ellis in Gary, Indiana. He graduated from Calument High School, later joining the United States Army where he served and later receiving an Honorable Discharge. Tony attended school to become…...
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Irene H. Griffin
Irene Hill Griffin known to some as “Piggy” transitioned from labor to reward on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. Irene was born on August 25, 1942 to the late Howard A. Hill Sr. and Corrine Hill in Emporia, VA. She was one of eight children. She was educated in the Portsmouth Public School system and was a proud graduate of I. C. Norcom High School in 1961.Irene worked as a dental hygienist with Beasley Dental Foundation, formally known…...
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Rasaun Nayje Davidson
Rasaun Nygee Davidson was born February 20, 2001 in Norfolk, VA. He is survived by his daughter, Dimia Taylor; mother, Khalanh J Davidson Smith, father, Yolando Hayes; grandmother, Andrea G. Lewis; great grandmother, Rosa B. Pressley; siblings, Dequan M. Davidson, Shanijah Hayes, Dominique Smith, Kamiyah Davidson and Quidell Haskins; nieces, Treasure Turner, Faith M. Davidson, Alaya L Clanagan and a host of other family members....
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Dorothy Virginia Hicks
Dorothy Virginia Hicks, affectionately known as Virginia by friends and family as well as Dot by co-workers, was born on September 30, 1930 in Winston Salem, NC. Daughter of Walker Ivey and Geneva Hill, Virginia graduated from high school at the age of 16 and attended Kate Biddings Memorial Hospital School of Nursing for one year. She held many positions in her career such as City of Norfolk Fire Department Dispatcher, Farm Fresh Supermarkets Cashier…...
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Shawn S. Johnson
On Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 9:15pm, the Lord called Shawn home to glory to be with him while at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He was 52 years young. Shawn was born on August 3, 1967 at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. He was the fifth son to Mr. and Mrs. Gerald and Barbara Johnson of Norfolk, VA. He was educated in the Norfolk Public School System and graduated from Maury High School in 1985. Shawn served…...
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