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Brandon Wendell Thatch
The Life’s Journey of Brandon Wendell Thatch Brandon Wendell Thatch, son of Brenda J. Thatch and John B. Kelly, was born on September 29, 1970, in Norfolk, Virginia. Our beloved Brandon, who was affectionately known as Putt-Putt, peacefully departed this life in the early morning hours of Monday, February 10, 2020, in his sleep. Putt-Putt is a graduate of Norview High School, Class of ‘89, where he played on the football team and developed a…...
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George Washington Warren
George “Buck” Warren, 85, passed away peacefully in Norfolk, VA. He was a member of The Garden of Prayer. George leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife, Margaret Warren; daughters, Brenda Oliver, Sandra Brown, Carolyn Clanton (Clarence), Shelia Murphy (Cassius) and Sharon Shelton (Wayne); sister, Laura Davis; brothers, Howard, Melvin and Nathaniel Warren; 7 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren....
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Willie E. Spencer, Jr.
Willie E. Spencer Jr., 72, was called home by his Heavenly Father Sunday February 9, 2020 at the Hampton, VA Veterans Hospital. Willie was born in Wilmington, North Carolina. He served a great deal of his life and experiences in the US Navy. He loved to travel, wear jazzy suits, go to church, listen to music and eat exotic foods but his favorite was “Fried Chicken!” Willie was predeceased by his formal wife (Annie) and his…...
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Catherine Odessa Harper
Catherine Odessa Harper passed away on February 7, 2020....
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Rosa Benton
Rosa E. Benton, Better known as Ms. Rosa was born in New Jersey on April 9, 1954. She was a resident of the Hampton Roads area. She attended Lake Taylor High School in Norfolk. She settled in Portsmouth to raise her family. Rosa is survived by her children; Shaccora Benton, Michael Benton (Denica Benton), Umika Benton, Latonya Benton, Jermaine Benton and her grandchildren; Cardijah Benton, Tykera Benton, Makayla Trusty, Jashon Miller, Alisha Trusty, Miasya Williams,…...
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Theodore Roosevelt Ruffin
Theodore Roosevelt Ruffin, 100 years old a World War II Veteran, passed away suddenly on February 7, 2020. He was born on January 28, 1920 in Lewiston, N.C. to the Late Ed Ruffin and Daisy Smallwood. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Ruffin. He leaves to cherish his memory; six children, thirty-three grandchildren, sixty-nine great- grandchildren and thirteen great-great grandchildren....
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Bertha Arlene Turner
Bertha A. Turner was called to rest on February 6, 2020 at her home of 48 years, 1505 Selden Ave. Norfolk, VA. She was born May 2, 1950, in Chesapeake, VA (Crestwood). Arlene attended public school in Chesapeake, VA. She worked at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital for 43 years and was retired for 5 years. She is predeceased by her parents, Willie Blow, Sr. and Nina lee Blow. Her memory will be cherished by her…...
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Mary Emma Wood
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Mary Emma Williams-Wood, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 3, 2020. She was born in Snow Hill, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late John Williams and Emma Braswell-Williams. She relocated to Norfolk, Virginia, and married her late husband Charlie Wood.Mary Wood was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was the rock of her family. Mary worked diligently to provide for her family. She…...
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Emily Simmons Hendrick
Emily Simmons Hendrick 92, passed peacefully, February 5, 2020 in Norfolk, VA. Emily was a faithful member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, where she was a church school teacher, church school superintendent, member of the hospitality and adult mission. Emily is predeceased by her parents, Walter and Cora Simmons; sisters, Walterlee Lee and Havannah Morton. Emily leaves to cherish her memories, a daughter, Carolyn Hendrick Elliott; son, Plummer Hendrick, Jr. (Eva); sister, Cora Sutton; grandchildren,…...
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Ray Hamilton Dozier
Peacefully on Tuesday evening February 4, 2020, Ray H. Dozier eased into eternal rest. He was born March 12, 1952 to the late Deacon Columbus Dozier Sr. and Beatrice Dozier in Norfolk, VA. Ray joined Weeping Mary Baptist Church at a very young age through Baptism. He would often sit with the Senior Choir and sing along with his father. After getting back to the house on some Sundays you would find him mocking the…...
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Brenda Gail Burke
I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 Brenda G. Burke entered eternal rest on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. She was born on April 22, 1953 to the late Earl A. Spellman Sr. and Ida Alberta Spellman Gallop. She attended and graduated from Great Bridge High School, Chesapeake, Virginia. She was on the track team. She loved to play softball, and she played on…...
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Joseph B. Reese, Jr.
Joseph Brown Reese, Jr. was born December 20, 1940 to Besty Pettaway and Joseph Brown Reese, Sr. He was recently preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Marie (Speller) Reese. He leaves to cherish and carry on his legacy, his son Leandrew Reese (Angela), daughter Kesha Reese-Brewer (Anderson), and daughter-in love Juanda Dixon. His grand children Terri Parham, Leandrew Dixon (Kelsie), Keena Reese-Brown, Paris Turner (Mike), Aaron Reese (Kamala), Keaira Reese-Brewer, Neshaundra Brown…...
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Calvin Dwight Wolfe
Sunday, February 2, 2020, Calvin D. “Ricky” Wolfe was called home to Glory. Calvin was born on November 8, 1957 in Portsmouth, VA. He was the youngest of six children born to the late James and Idella Wolfe. He was educated in the Suffolk School System. He worked for a time as a Brick Mason helper and with HUD Industries. He accepted Christ in his later years. He was preceded in death by his parents;…...
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Mamie J. Hedgepeth
On Monday, February 3, 2020, Mamie J. Hedgepeth, departed this life, to embark on her journey into Eternal Life. Mamie was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, to the late Harry Green and Ora Mae Joyner. She was predeceased by her son, Timothy Joyner, and two sisters, Marjorie Green and Mildred Cooper. Mamie worked in the nursing field for many years and took great pride in her work, especially when it involved helping others. She…...
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Elethia Warren Douglas
Elethia Warren Copeland Douglas, AKA “Butta Ball”, relinquished her earthly cares and slipped quietly from our midst on Sunday, February 2, 2020. A native of Virginia , she was the daughter of the late Della Mae Warren and Walter Griffin. She was educated in Norfolk, Virginia and received her CNA and Medical Tech Certification. She loved taking care of the elderly and was in this field for 15 years. “Butta” loved everyone, and had a…...
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Lorenzo H. Goganious Jr.
Lorenzo Henry Goganious, Jr., 71, was born May 19, 1948 in Wilmington, North Carolina to the late Lorenzo and Jessie Bell Goganious. After the passing of his parents at an early age, Lorenzo moved to Norfolk, VA to be reared by his late stepmom, Beulah Mae Keaton, and his late aunt and uncle, Hattie and Asbury Kindred. The Lord saw fit to give him his wings early Monday morning, February 3, 2020, surrounded by his…...
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Eugene T. Wilson, Jr.
Eugene Thomas Wilson, Jr. “Junny Boy” passed away January 30, 2020....
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Shirley Lee Sessoms
Shirley Lee Herbert-Sessoms was born on January 4, 1938 in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late Cornelius Herbert, Sr. & Lucy Bell-Herbert. She was baptized at an early age at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Macon, NC and later attended Zion Bethel in Portsmouth, Virginia. She departed this life on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.Shirley affectionately known as “Suzy Q” attended I.C. Norcom High School in Portsmouth, Virginia.…...
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Barbara Campbell Muniz
Barbara Muniz was a caring and loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, daughter and cousin. She was the type of person that wanted the best out of you and did not expect anything less. She was the first to graduate from college out of all her siblings which led to several of her sisters to follow suit. She was compassionate towards her children as well as he nieces and nephews. She wanted everyone to excel to…...
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Doris Mae King
Doris Mae King, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt age 87 of Norfolk, VA passed away on Tuesday, January 28,2020. She was born to the late Claudia Mae Platt and Gus Platt Jr, of Norfolk, VA on April 17,1932. Doris was a homemaker living with the love of her life Theodore Stith for 54 years. She loved and adored her mother and those special visits from her children and grandchildren. A wonderful friend to…...
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William O. Bond
William O. Bond was born on August 15, 1955 to the late Cora Bond and Benjamin Bond. He transitioned into eternal life on January 25, 2020 at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center in Chesapeake Virginia. William grew up in Norfolk Virginia where he attended Maury High School. He worked as a Short Shoreman and later an Insulation Technician. He was a loving partner and supportive father. William was a charmer and easily made other feel at…...
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Jeffrey Allen Norfleet
Jeffrey Allen Norfleet 51, known to many as “Jeff” was born, July 20, 1968. He entered enteral rest on Sunday morning, January 26, 2020 at Chesapeake Regional Medical Hospital. He was born in Tarboro, North Carolina to the late Dorothy Marie Norfleet and Charlie Eugene Harper, Sr. He was the baby boy of 7 children. He was raised and educated in Chesapeake, VA, where he attended Chesapeake Public Schools. He was employed by Farm Fresh…...
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Dorothy G. Riddick
Dorothy Gene “Dot” Riddick left this world to be in the arms of her Master on January 22, 2020. Dorothy was born in Weldon, North Carolina on April 1, 1951 to the late Nell Debrough-Hunt and Zorro Hunt. She was preceded in death by her son, Leeburn Riddick and brother, Johnathan Hunt. At an early age Dorothy moved to Portsmouth, Virginia and was educated in the Portsmouth School System. Dorothy also attended college at Tidewater…...
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Sherry Moore
Sherry Moore was born on April 30th, 1930 to the late Celand Myrick and Elijah Moore. Sherry transitioned onto glory to be with his Heavenly Father on January 26th, 2020. Sherry was a man of purpose. He was propelled into his destiny after 11th grade when he enlisted in the U.S Army. There he was ranked as a sergeant of the motor pool. He was deployed to Europe, stationed in England and Germany, and also…...
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Valerie Denise Williams
Valerie Denise Williams, 60 of Norfolk, was born to Virgie Mae Williams and John Eddie Williams, Sr. She was called to her final resting place the morning of January 26, 2020. Valerie graduated from the Chesapeake school system. She later employed full-time at BELO (Norfolk), while attending school at Commonwealth College. While there, she completed her studies as the Valedictorian of her graduating class and earned her Associates Degree in Accounting. Valerie, aka “MUDDA”, is…...
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James Allen Wilson
“When I must leave you for a little while, please do not grieve and shed wild tears and hug your sorrow to you through the years, but start out bravely with a gallant smile; and for my sake and in my name live on and do all things the same, feed not your loneliness on empty days, but fill each waking hour in useful ways, reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer and…...
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Marjorie K. Benton
Marjorie Kathleen Benton, was not only the highlight of the family and affectionately known by many as “ “Margie”, she went home to be with the Lord on January 21, 2020 in Jamaica, New York. Marjorie was born on October 31, 1960 to Ryland Benton and Marion Elizabeth Graham in Portsmouth, Virginia, she attended PS 99 in Kew Gardens Hills, New York, Craddock High School, Portsmouth, VA, graduated from Hillcrest High School, Jamaica, New York…...
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