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Jean Michelle Myers
Profile of Life “I have fought a good fight. I have kept my course. I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 Best known as “Michelle”, Jean Michelle Myers was born on January 6, 1963 to Arthur (deceased) and Bernice Robinson in Staten Island, New York. The oldest sibling of three, Gary and Ava Robinson looked up to their sister. From the fun times spent on Caroline and Metcalfe Street to the hot summer days…...
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Arthur Lee Collins
Arthur Lee Collins “Boy” departed this early life on September 4, 2019. He was affectionately known by his family and close friends as “Boy” AKA “Shine”. He was born on October 1, 1948 to Julius and Celestine Collins in Philadelphia, PA. Arthur was a loving father, brother, uncle, friend. He was preceded in death by his father, Julius Collins Sr, mother, Celestine Collins, two brothers, Julius Collins Jr and Bobby Collins, and sister, Cora Louise…...
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Nita B. Wood
It is with great sadness that the family of Nita Elaine Burno Wood announces her passing on September 3, 2019. Nita, a.k.a. Bug, will be lovingly remembered by her children, Claudius, Ernest, DeMarcus and Keva.Nita will also be forever remembered by her grandchildren, Malachiyah, Allen, Ernest and Toshiba, by her sisters Patricia B. Raynor (Ralph), Nellie Doane (John), Della M. Burno, Franscine Smith (King), Freda Miller (Samuel), and Jamie Milner; by her brothers Burgess Wiggins,…...
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Eleanor T. Williams
I will lift up my eyes to the hills–From whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to be moved. Psalm 121: 1-2 Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. Psalm 150:6 Eleanor (Mae) Townes Williams entered into her heavenly reward on the 4th day of September, in the year of our Lord, 2019. Eleanor Mae…...
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Bertha Harris
Bertha Delois Harris, age 68, of Portsmouth Virginia passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2019, at her Portsmouth home. Bertha was born on August 14, 1951 in Emporia, VA to Mercury and Lois Morgan. She attended Portsmouth Public Schools. Bertha could accomplish anything she sets her mind to do. Throughout her life she worked for various companies that required special skills. She attended cosmetology school where she learned skills required to not only do…...
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Macy O. Jones
Macy O’Neal Jones departed this life, Saturday, August 23, 2019 at the age of 38 years. He was born September 26, 1980. Macy “Music” as his friends affectionately called him was a longtime resident of Portsmouth, VA was educated in the Portsmouth Public Schools. Macy loved to create delicious aesthetically pleasing meals. After high school, he pursued his passion in culinary arts and was employed by the Twisted Pig Restaurant located in ortsmouth, Virginia. Macy…...
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Mae H. Peele
Mae H. Peele entered into eternal rest on August 27, 2019, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She was a retired Norfolk public school teacher and a professional cosmetologist. A devout Episcopalian, Mae was a member of Saint Francis Episcopal Church in Virginia Beach. She was also a licensed Eucharist Minister, a Christian Formation Director, and an Associate of the Sisters of the Holy Nativity (an Episcopal Monastic Community of Nuns). Mae was the daughter of the…...
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Willie K. Westry
Willie Knight Westry was born June 22, 1942 in Rocky Mount, NC. He departed this life peacefully at his home on August 31, 2019. He is predeceased by his loving wife of 51 years, Annie Ruth Cherry Westry; mother, Martha Ann Williams Westry; father, Sam Westry, Jr.; paternal grandmother, Mary Knight Gregory; sister, Mary Elizabeth Westry Stewart; daughter, Tina Westry Thomas and son, Jamaul (Samuel) Westry. Willie Westry our patriarch married the love of his…...
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James H. Hucks, Sr.
James Henry Hucks, Sr. was born in Portsmouth, VA on November 13, 1938. He passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 29, 2019. James resided in Chicago, IL for many years, and met and married Mattie Thompson. James was predeceased by his first wife, Bessie Mae Hucks; mother: Catherine Hines; father-George Cherry; brother-Robert Hucks; and daughter-Avis Hucks. Left to cherish his memories are 4 sons, James Austin ( Anna), James H. Hucks, Jr.,…...
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Florence Willis
Florence Willis, 94, departed this life on August 29, 2019. She was born on September 4, 1924 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to the late Mary Sue Brickhouse and Robert Hill Sr. At a young age, she joined Morning Star Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. G.L. Parker in 1930. She was a member of the Senior Fellowship and the Senior Choir. After 31 years she retired from Holmes Convalescent Center as a nurse. She…...
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Anita Lynn Green
Anita Lynn Green, affectionately known as “Nita Skita” by many, was born on December 22nd, 1962 in Norfolk, Virginia to John and Marlvin Stringfield. Norfolk born and raised, Anita’s childhood was centered around the memories she made with beloved family and friends. As a child, Anita would trek across the wooden bridge in her neighborhood to Chesterfield Heights Elementary, where she proved to be so bright she skipped a grade. She continued her education at…...
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Edward Gordon, Jr.
On Tuesday evening, August 27,2019 Edward J. Gordan peacefully made his transition to be with God. Born and raised in Norfolk, VA, He was the son of the late Jerry Gordon and Maggie D Sneed (Joseph W Sneed). Edward was a retired employee for Norship Co for over 40 years. He was predeceased by his sister Pearle Mae Gordon, his brother James L Gordon, and a son James Cherry. Edward leaves behind to cherish his…...
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Geneva E. Small
On Tuesday, August 27, 2019, our loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Geneva (Eva) Small was called home into eternal rest. Geneva was born on December 02, 1926, the eldest child of the late James and Matilda Harrell in dgecombe, NC. Geneva was raised and educated in Tarboro, NC and later moved to Portsmouth, VA. She married the late George W. Small in June 1950 at Third Baptist Church, Portsmouth. Through this union she…...
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Trannie Junior Watford, III
Trannie Junior Watford, III passed away August 26, 2019....
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Charlie B. Bazemore
On the afternoon of 23 August 2019, Charlie B Bazemore, also known as Chuck, very quietly and peacefully closed his eyes. Charlie was 44 years young, born 4 April 1975 at Portsmouth Naval Hospital to Charlie and Mercedes Bazemore. He was the father of a young Navy Sailor Charlie B. Bazemore, Jr. Charlie was an outstanding athlete starring in soccer, baseball, basketball and especially football. In football, he was awarded the offensive player of the…...
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Darren A. Graves
Darren Antonio Graves MARCH 19, 1970 – AUGUST 26, 2019 On August 26, 2019 Darren was called home he entered the eternal presence of God. Darren was born March 19,1970 to Helen Graves and Kenneth Reid of Norfolk, Virginia. He was later a student at Lake Taylor High School. He was employed as a painter at the local shipyards. Darren (Pokey) as we all called him could make you laugh. He was preceded in death…...
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Samuel Andrew Reid
Samuel Andrew Reid was the firstborn to the late Andrew and Lois Reid. He was born on August 7, 1931 in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was educated in the Portsmouth Public Schools. Samuel was in the United Marine Corp and the United States Air Force. He worked for the Pennsylvania Steel Mill for seventeen years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge while living in the Trenton, New Jersey. After returning to Portsmouth, Samuel became…...
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Jaylen Gregory McEachin
During the early hours of Saturday, August 24, 2019, God called our beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend home. Jaylen Gregory McEachin, also known by Jay and Pooch was born on May 26, 1998 at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida to parents Jack McEachin and Daniella Bryant. Jaylen was a 2016 graduate of Granby High School in Norfolk, Virginia. He was newly enrolled in school for welding, but his real love was…...
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Dr. James Henry Robinson, Jr.
A Heavenly Celebration took place during the early morning of August 22, 2019, when God called His son, Dr. James Henry Robinson Jr. (85 years old) home. Born February 13, 1934, in Norfolk, Virginia, he was the third of five children born to the late James H. Robinson Sr. and Lavene Robinson Holley. Left to cherish his memory, are his loving wife, Sandra Howe Robinson; daughter, Dr. Katherine Robinson Everett and husband, Marshall Everett Jr;…...
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Barbara Ann Anderson
Barbara Ann Anderson, 70, of Norfolk, VA, was called home to be with the Lord on August 22, 2019. She was born to the late Alexander Sr. and Mary Wright on November 10, 1948. Barbara was a nurse at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital for 40 years. She was predeceased by her brother, Alexander Wright, Jr. She leaves to cherish her memories, her son, Larry (Michele) Heath and granddaughter, Jordan Heath, of Chesapeake, VA; sister, Betty Jean…...
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Henry Lee Taylor
On Thursday August 22, 2019 at 8:38 AM our beloved brother, Henry Lee Taylor departed from this life at the Bobbitt Apartments, 5920 Poplar Hall Drive, Norfolk, Virginia 23502. Henry was born on April 18, 1948 to the late George and Lillian Taylor. He was preceding death by: Brothers Mr. Herman Taylor, Mr. Linwood Johnnie Taylor: Sisters Mrs. Bertha Moore Williams, Mrs. Terry Ann Steward. Henry leaves to mourn: Mrs. MarRosa Flechter Of MD, Mrs. Vivian Reilly Young Of AZ, Mrs. Elaine Johnson Of…...
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Ruth E. Linstedt
Ruth Elaine Linstedt, 74, of Chesapeake, VA, peacefully passed away August 21, 2019 at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA. Born in Marion, Ohio, she graduated from Cardington High School in Ohio and worked for General Telephone and Electronics Corporation (GTE) which eventually merged with Verizon. She retired from Verizon after working there for over 30 years. After retirement, she moved to Chesapeake, VA in 2004 to be closer to her son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren. …...
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Dorothy Lee Matthews
Dorothy Lee Matthews was a loving mother, faithful sister, a fighter, champion cusser, a cook extraordinaire, self-proclaimed Jack-Of-All-Trades, and a teacher who demonstrated through word and deed the importance of loving our beautiful black selves. Dorothy was born on February 6, 1932 to the late Clara Bell and Watt Haskins. She was the fourth of six surviving children, following after William “Thomas” Haskins, James “Jimmy” Haskins, and Mary “La-La” Lewis and coming before Ruth Haskins…...
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Laura Elizabeth Tutt
Laura Elizabeth Tutt Laura Elizabeth Tutt entered into God’s eternal and peaceful rest on August 20, 2019. Laura was born in Norfolk, Virginia on May 1, 1951. She was on of 21 children of the late Laura and Julious Hollowell. Her family called her “Wee-Baby” , since she was the smallest of her siblings and was only 5 feet tall. Though she was small in stature, this didn’t stop her from being a powerful prayer…...
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Samuel Lauren Cuffee
Samuel Lauren Cuffee, affectionately known as “Sam”, 87, of Hinesville, GA was called home to be with the Lord on August 15, 2019. He was born to the late George Lonnie Cuffee and Minnie Warren on February 8, 1932 in Hickory, VA. He was the oldest of five children, two brothers James Young and Giles Oliver Cuffee preceded him in death. He grew up in Hickory Community where he attended and graduated from I.C. Norcom…...
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Lucy Anderson
Lucy Anderson departed on August 18, 2019 as she accepted God’s invitation to eternal rest and peace. She was born on December 10, 1935 in Jackson, NC to the late Quincy and Victoria Anderson. As an adult she moved to Norfolk, Virginia where she began her career as a chef and gave birth to her two children. She later moved to Portsmouth, VA where she was employed at Bide-a-Wee Gulf Course for many years, later…...
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Calvin Bradshaw Hoggard, Sr.
Calvin B. Hoggard, Sr. was born May 21,1949 to Leroy and Ethel Mae Hoggard in Windsor, NC. The family lived in Norfolk, VA where Calvin received his education in the Norfolk Public School System. He served in the United States Army from 1969 to 1974. He fought for his country in the Vietnam War. He was a Steel Worker for many years and he also worked for Norfolk Sash and Doors. Calvin B. Hoggard, Sr.…...
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Deborah Lynn Knight
Our loved one Deborah Lynn Knight, 52, peacefully departed this life on Saturday morning, August 17, 2019 at Sentara Norfolk General in Norfolk, VA. Deborah of Norfolk, VA, loved God. She was born to Yvonne Winborne, (Knight) on July 21, 1967. Deborah was educated in the Norfolk School System and a graduate of Granby High School. She was a faithful employee of Farm Fresh for ten years and a dedicated employee of Quality Value Convenience…...
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Terry Denise Wilson
Terry Denise Wilson, 55, years young, was peacefully called to be with the Lord on August 18, 2019. She was born on May 23, 1964 in Portsmouth, Virginia. Terry was a Portsmouth native who graduated from Churchland High School and went on to earn an Associates’ degree in early childhood studies from Tidewater Community College. Terry had a passion for collectible Barbie dolls, scrapbooking, arts and crafts, cooking and baking desserts for a host of…...
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John F. Banks
John Floyd Banks was called home to rest August 16,2019. He was born November 17, 1945 to William and Pearl Sr. in Hampton, VA. He attended Hampton and New Jersey (Wildwood) schools. As a young man John enjoyed fishing and crabbing. He was also a commercial fisherman as well. He loved being in the boat on the open sea. John loved cooking and adored church at Gateward Pentecostal Holiness Church. He was an ordained Deacon…...
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Earl Harvey Matthews
Earl Harvey Matthews known as “Skip” 53, of 4300 block of Armored Division Ave., Fort Knox, Kentucky, passed away on August 14, 2019. He was born on October 29, 1965 in Portsmouth, VA to the late Delma Matthews, Jr. and Jacqueline Matthews. He is also predeceased by his sister, Mary White and his first spouse, Renee Matthews. Earl retired from US Army with 27yrs and 1mo of service with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.…...
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Mattie Church Strong
Mattie Church Strong was born on June 17, 1941 in Cape Charles, VA to the late Mattie and Winston Church, Sr. Mattie attended Northampton County High School and later received her Associates of Secretarial Science Degree at Norfolk State University. On July 15, 1962, she was united in Holy matrimony to Harry L. Strong. She faithfully served Norfolk State University and its students as a financial aid administrator for over 35 years until she retired.…...
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Phyllis Marie Sulaiman
James Sr. and Mildred McMillan welcomed their first born child, Phyllis Marie McMillan on September 6, 1948. Phyllis went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 15, 2019. Phyllis grew up in Norfolk Va and was educated in the Norfolk Public School system. She later graduated from Tidewater Tech receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. Phyllis was then employed for the intellectually disabled community for 40 plus years. She was a faithful…...
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Marie Reese
Marie (Speller) Reese was born April 9, 1942 to Ned Wardrick and Rosa K. Speller. Marie left a piece of herself everywhere she went, either with a smile, wave, kind word or in some cases a bop with her cane. Even then, you were hit with love. You could see her smile coming and going. She was fondly known by many names, Mom, Mumsie, Auntie, Grandma and more recently GiGi – she cherished each of her names and wore a…...
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