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Joan M. King
Joan M. King, 55, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. She was born December 30, 1964 in Portsmouth, VA to Daisy and Russell King. She attended Norfolk Public Schools. Joan truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures, chatting with family and friends and spending time with her nieces and nephews. She touched many lives with her generosity and passion for life. Rhonda, her only daughter was…...
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Frances E. Eaton
Early Saturday morning, September 26, 2020, a loving, beautiful, caring child of God fought her last battle. On this day, Reverend Frances Elaine Eaton answered the call for eternal rest and peacefully entered into God’s kingdom. Rev. Eaton was born on September 28, 1934 to the late Ernest Banks and Rosa Lee Taylor. She was born in Norfolk, VA and attended its public-school system before moving to Brooklyn, NY where she met her husband Robert…...
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Daniel William Brooks, Sr.
Daniel William Brooks, Sr. was born December 28, 1945 to the late George P. Brooks and Sarah Brooks Cason. He is preceded in death by his late wife, Sandra Jean Brooks; two brothers, George Pete, Jr. and Leroy Brooks. He received his early education at Seatach Elementary School and then Princess Anne County. He worked over 50 years doing construction work. He always smiled when he came around and had something to joke about. He…...
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Veeta M. Barnes
Veeta M. Barnes, affectionately known as “V” by Michael, her husband of 34 years, was called home to be with the Lord on September 23, 2020. Veeta was the eldest child of Marjorie Woods and Emanuel Mullen, Sr. Veeta was a lover of the Lord, children, education, and fashion. Veeta knew and loved the Lord and she made it a point to serve Him. Veeta’s Christian acts of service were carried out at First Baptist…...
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Julia A. Robinson
In loving memory of a great woman, the late Julia Ann Robinson, better known as Bootsie to many. Grandma by a host and Ms. Boots to a multitude. Born in Rich Square, North Carolina to the late Zero Robinson and Lucy Anne Tillery. From this union seven children were born, and Julia was the oldest. Bootsie is predeceased by her three brothers, Zero Robinson, Theordore Robinson and Abraham Lincoln Robinson; one sister, Irene Jones and…...
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James L. Mills
With deepest sorrow, we announce that James (Sugar Lump) Mills, age 60, beloved son, brother, father, family member and friend passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 after a long illness. Those who knew James, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. James was born November 1, 1959 in Portsmouth, VA to Herman and Lucille Mills. He was educated in the Portsmouth Public School System. He was an employee of the…...
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Dolores Christine Grant
Dolores Christine Grant passed away on September 14, 2020....
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Gary Pendleton
Gary Pendleton passed away on September 24, 2020. He was born on April 4, 1956 to the late Dorothy and George Pendleton. Gary worked at Cooks and May’s Moving over for over thirty years. He was a good worker very dependable always there when you needed him, he may be late sometimes, but he was there. He had a big heart, if he could do anything for you, he would. He was very patience, never…...
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Audrey Curtis Bailey
Audrey Curtis Bailey better known as (Curtis or “AC”) was born September 17,1935, in Nansemond County, Virginia to the late Thaddeus McKinley Bailey and Inez Prescott Bailey. He grew up in Newport News, Virginia along with his brothers and sisters. Following High School, Curtis served his country by entering the United StatesArmy. He then attended Norfolk State University (NSU), earning a degree in Industrial Education. This is where he met his wife Vivian, the love…...
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Milton R. Spence
On Sunday, September 20, 2020, Milton Russell Spence, loving husband, and father of four children, died at the age of 64. Milton was born on March 07, 1956, in Norfolk County to Thelma Foreman and Russell Spence. He worked for the City of Chesapeake for 31 years, receiving 5 awards for excellence throughout his career. Milton will most be remembered for his passion for friendship, we can honestly say he never met a stranger. He…...
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Rosa Ree Pressley
On September 16,2020 Rosa R Brown Pressley was called home to be with the Lord. She was born to the late Percy Brown, Sr., and Rosa Lawrence Brown, on March 22,1935 in Old Norfolk County (currently Chesapeake, Virginia) Rosa later moved to Norfolk, Virginia where she was educated in the Public-School system. She was employed with the State of Virginia. Department of Health where she later retired after many years of service. She was a…...
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Rosa Lee Long
Monday, September 21st at 9:36 am, the Lord whispered Rosa name and ushered her into eternal rest. Rosa Lee Long, was born on June 9, 1930 in Kershaw, South Carolina to the late Mary Stover and Harry Kelly. She was predeceased by her husband James K. Long, Sr She attended Kershaw Public Schools and later was a supervisor in the Housekeeping Department at Manning Convalescent Home for over 30 years until she retired. Rosa was a loving, kind, generous and caring…...
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Andra M. Williams
On Tuesday, September 22, 2020, Andra Maurine Williams entered into eternal rest. Andra was educated in the Norfolk Public School System and obtained her BS degree from Norfolk State College. She worked at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth for 17 years, where she met her “her darling” (as she often spoke of him). and the love of her life, husband Curlee. Their union of 37 years brought forth 3 children, Corey, Shannon, and Crystal Williams, whom…...
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Casey D. Newsome
Casey D. Newsome was born on June 19, 1966 in Portsmouth, VA, to Mary Newsome and Dwight Marshall. After battling with severe illness, he was called home to be with the Lord on September 21, 2020. He enjoyed fishing, listening to music, and spending time with his family. He was a hard worker and willing to help anyone in need. Casey is predeceased by his mother Mary Newsome, sister Alma Newsome-Saunders, and brother Dwight Newsome.…...
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Bessie P. Craig
Bessie “Pat” Craig, daughter of the late George E. Williams, Sr. and Florence E. Williams, was called home to glory on Sunday, September 20, 2020 in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her loved ones. Pat was born on January 21, 1941 in Baltimore, Maryland. Pat graduated from Frederick Douglas High School in Baltimore, Maryland in 1962, where she met her high school sweetheart, James W. Craig, whom she later married on June…...
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Robert Lee Brooks, Sr.
Robert Lee Brooks Sr, born July 26,1943 in Norfolk, VA County by way of delivery of a midwife. He was called to rest early Sunday morning on September 20,2020. He was employed at E.V.Williams Construction Company as a truck driver. He was a gifted artist, he loved to play the drums and cut hair. He enjoyed dancing and telling jokes. Robert was most often called by his nickname “CAT.” He was a generous person and…...
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Warrenton James Griffin
Warrenton Griffin, 72, was born April 6, 1948. He departed this life on September 5, 2020. Warrenton James Griffin also known as “Peaches” was a native of Norfolk, VA and made a legacy form himself by serving in the United States Army where he served in the Vietnam War and received many honors such as the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 4 bronze service stars, Republic Vietnam Campaign Medal with device weapons, crewman…...
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Rufus Collins
Rufus Collins was born July 10, 1930 in Hyde County, North Carolina to the late Otis Collins, Sr. & Lula King Collins. He was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. He worked at Norfolk State University, Facilities Department until he was unable to do so. He was a faithful & dedicated member of New Hope Church of God in Christ where the Honorable Calvin A. Durham is Pastor. Rufus cherished his church family.…...
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Garrie C. Spivey
Garrie Cornelius Spivey, son of the late Thee Artis Spivey, Sr. and Hattie Drake Spivey, transitioned from his home to his new home in glory on Friday, September 18, 2020. Garrie was educated in the Norfolk Public School System and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1968. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in July 1969. Garrie served his country honorably and humbly in the Vietnam War, earning a…...
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Oscar L. King
Oscar “Maine” Lamont King, 50, Chicago, IL, died September 19, 2020, at his home Virginia. Maine was born October 3, 1969, in Chicago, IL, to Willis Brown and Willie “Susann” Purnell. He attended Proviso East High School, Maywood, IL. Maine’s life would seem so short to many, but those who were close to him understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. His infectious smile and hearty…...
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David Bernard Code, III
David Bernard Code III, better known at Timmy, was born in Norfolk, VA on July 12, 1958 to David G. Code Jr. and Vera Beslow Code (both deceased) the eldest of four children: Christopher Code, deceased, Selina Code-Edwards and Jeffery Code. David is also survived by two beloved nieces, great nephew and a host of family and friends. As a child, David developed a love for drums and played in bands into his adulthood. It was…...
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Wonder L. Kearse
Wonder Lou Kearse 52, of Norfolk, VA, died of cancer on September 17, 2020, at her home. Born in Highpoint, NC, to the late Bobby L Washington and Alice L Taylor Washington, “Pucci” as family affectionately knew her, cared for all those who crossed her path. Wonder got her love of people from her father, who taught her to be kind to everyone. Wonder passions included her cats (Boots, Bella, and the late Patches), serving…...
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Lucille Howell Stevenson
Lucille Howell Stevenson passed away on August 24, 2020....
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Earl Fuller, III (BG)
Earl Fuller, III was born September 29, 1971 to Earl Fuller, Jr. and the late Evelyn Virginia Fuller. He graduated from Indian River High School in Chesapeake, VA. Earl worked various jobs throughout the Chesapeake area. Earl loved basketball, Tupac and the Dallas Cowboys. For the most part anyone who knew him, knew that he loved his children, grandchildren and his family. He was known to be family oriented and had the most contagious smile.…...
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Theodore M. Murphy
Theodore Manuel Murphy transitioned from labor to reward on Thursday, September 17, 2020. He was born on December 26, 1925 to the late Manuel and Mabel Murphy. Reared in Newsomes, Virginia in the late 20’s and early 30’s, he attended Hayden High School. Theodore joined the United States Marine Corps and served at Camp Lejeune, NC. In the 1940’s, during WWII, the sharecroppers son from Sunbeam, Va was accepted into DeVry College in New York…...
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Deajha A. Williams
Deajha Armina Williams, 15, of Norfolk, Virginia was called home on September 15, 2020. Deajha was born in Norfolk, Virginia on January 22, 2005 to Shanta Williams Smith. Deajha attended Granby High School (First Year) in Norfolk, Virginia. Deajha was outgoing, sweet, and goofy and always smiling. She loved to take pictures, blogging, music, shopping, and she loved to stay fly. Deajha was a very smart and loving daughter. She is preceded in death by…...
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Brenda D. Ruffin-Staton
Brenda Denise Ruffin-Staton, affectionately called Ne-Ne, departed from earth and all its toiling on September 12, 2020. She was born May 14, 1954 in Norfolk, VA to the late Willie Lee Shelton and Mary F. Shelton Griffin. Ne-Ne attended Norfolk Public Schools and was a graduate of Granby High School. After High School she received certifications in the medical field which she utilized working at Norfolk General Hospital. For many years Brenda worked in their…...
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Angela Marie Wainwright
First Lady (Minister) Angela Marie Wainwright, born October 22, 1964, transitioned home to be with the Lord on September 14, 2020. First Lady Wainwright is a native of Norfolk, Virginia, a graduate of Princess Anne High School, and a graduate of Bowie State University where she received her Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology. She is credited for her unwavering support to the United States Army as an Army spouse for 20 years. Her dedication…...
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Tiffany Yvette Allen
Tiffany Y. Allen was born on February 28, 1987 in the city of Portsmouth, VA and departed this life on September 12, 2020. She was born to her mother, Verlene Chandler and preceded by death by her father, Russel Allen. Tiffany attended Portsmouth Catholic Regional School and Centura College, after college she joined the US navy as a Master at Arms Specialist. Tiffany was loved by many, had a heart of gold and a smile…...
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Adrisa A. Gaylord
Adrisa Annette Gaylord, known to us all “Ada” was called home on 13 September 2020. Ada was born to Samuel and Mildred Ricks on 29 November 1960 in Virginia. She grew up in the Bells Mill & Crestwood areas of Chesapeake. She was a great cook and would challenge anyone to a cookoff. Ada is preceded in death by her parents, Samuel & Mildred Ricks; her husband, Clifton Gaylord, Jr.; one brother, Samuel Ricks, Jr.…...
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Robert E. Barfield
Robert Earl “Bobby” Barfield, 83, of the 500 block of Timothy Avenue passed away September 11, 2020 in Norfolk, Virginia. Born, January 1, 1937 in Greenville, North Carolina, he was the son of the late John and Beatrice Connor. He retired from the City of Norfolk as an environmental sanitation employee. He was a long time resident of the Park Place and Colonial Place community. He was also a member of Antioch Baptist Church for…...
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Tereso Reynaldo Lopez Ruiz
Tereso Reynaldo Lopez Ruiz passed away on August 30, 2020....
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Gwendolyn E. Wilson
On Sunday, September 13, 2020. God whispered in our dear Gwendolyn E. Wilson’s ear and said, “It is time to come home.” Gwendolyn answered his call while resting at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Gwendolyn was born on May 7, 1941, the only child of Robert Lee and Clara Jones. Gwendolyn was raised with her four aunts, Oretha Stone, Celestine Hill, Ruth Jones, and Gloria Wyche. Her grandfather, Deacon James Hill introduced her to our wonderful…...
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Mildred M. Bell
On Friday, September 11, 2020, our beloved, Mother, Grandmother, sister, Aunt and friend transitioned from her labor to her reward in Heaven. Mildred Plummer Morgan Bell was born on Monday, June 21, 1948 in Portsmouth, VA to the late Theresa Plummer Futrell and Thomas O. Hardy. Mildred attended I.C. Norcom High School and graduated class of 1968. She was employed with the NOB at the Naval Base, Tricare of Blue Cross-Blue Shield and retired from…...
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Genice Rocco
Genice Colson was born January 23, 1933 in Cottonville, North Carolina to the late Crump Colson and Virginia Crump Colson, departed this life on Sunday, September 13, 2020. Genice worked for the Omni Hotel and the Oceana Officer Club. She was a member of the Daisy Chain. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, John Rocco. Left to cherish her precious memories is her son, Phillip Berry of Virginia Beach, VA;…...
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Sene E. Freeman
In Loving Memory of our beloved Sene… In my Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you…John 14:2 On Saturday, September 12, 2020 our beloved mother Sene Eloris Freeman was called to be with her Heavenly Father. She was born in Norfolk, VA on September 10, 1957 to the late Joe and Dicie Freeman. Sene was educated in Norfolk Public…...
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Mattie Blanchard Poole
Early Life & Education Mattie Virginia Blanchard Poole was born to the late Bessie Littlejohn and William E. (Ed) Blanchard, in the Hattonsville section of Portsmouth, VA. She was guided by her parents and other family members along the pathway to Christianity and gaining an education. She was the eldest of three girls. Her sisters, Mamie Elizabeth Blanchard Pierce and Willie Mae Blanchard Brown shared great adventures and enjoyed each other’s company. After graduating from…...
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Johnnie M. Clements, Jr.
Johnnie Clements, Jr. was born March 17, 1956 to Johnnie and Carrie Clements and grew up in Norfolk, VA. He graduated from Lake Taylor High School in 1974. He worked for the Norfolk Naval Shipyard and retired from there in 2019. Johnnie was a loving grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and great grandfather. He loved his family, which includes his shipyard co-workers. He enjoyed spending his time playing cards with his close friends. Johnnie is predeceased…...
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Vernelsa J. James
Vernelsa Janet James, 65, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020. She heard the call and answered, as she quietly slipped away to rest with the Lord. She was born on February 3, 1955, Vernelsa was the daughter of the late Martha James. She was the second oldest child, as her brother died, January 9, 2016 and he was the oldest of three. The baby of the family was her twin sister Arlean James Hill.…...
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Cheryl Lynn McIntyre
Cheryl Lynn McKoy McIntyre passed away on September 11, 2020 at the age of 55. She was born in San Diego California on July 16, 1965. She was the daughter of the late Gary S. McKoy, Sr. and Barbara Gregory McKoy Burke. Cheryl graduated from Norfolk State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in building construction. Cheryl successfully completed a 30 year career as a Senior Inspector for the Virginia Department of Transportation. She is survived…...
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Arthur Hoggard
Arthur McCoy Hoggard, 69, of Portsmouth, VA died unexpectedly on August 30, 2020 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. His loss was completely unexpected and the family is shocked and deeply saddened by his passing. Arthur was born on March 29, 1951 to Arthur and Georgiana Hoggard in Portsmouth, VA. He was the eldest of three children and is survived by his mother, Georgiana Hoggard of Suffolk, VA and his sister, Cornelia Shead (Dwight)…...
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Jesse Clark, Jr.
On September 10, 2020 our Heavenly Father called home one of his angels. Jesse Clark, Jr. passed away at 6:30pm at Greenbrier Regional Medical Center at the age of 85. He was born January 18, 1935 in Tarboro, NC to the late Jesse Harper and Nina Clark. Jesse attended Portsmouth Public Schools and later joined the U.S. Army. Upon returning home he worked multiple jobs before retiring in 1995 from the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing…...
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Marvin T. Morris
Marvin Thurman Morris answered the call to enter eternal rest on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Marvin, a native of Norfolk, VA, was born on July 20, 1956 to the late Janie and Robert Morris. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Douglas Morris, Bobby Morris and his sister, Patricia Morris. Marvin was affectionately loved by many as a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He attended Booker…...
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Dionne Elizabeth Jones
Dionne Elizabeth (Johnson) Jones was born on June 3, 1971 in Norfolk, VA to the late Albert S. Johnson and Francine Johnson. She departed this life on September 6, 2020. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, father, and husband Irvin “Squealer” Jones. Dionne attended St. Mary’s Academy a graduated from Maury High School. She worked at various jobs doing security including Chrysler Museum of Arts. She was a lover of fashion, make-up, hair,…...
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Rhonda Nadine Boyd
Rhonda Nadine Boyd Mother – Teacher – Friend – Poet – Avid Reader – Conversationalist -Selfless December 30, 1955 – September 7, 2020 Rhonda Nadine Boyd, 64, of Norfolk, Virginia, left her earthly family to share her talents and voice with the angels on September 7, 2020, after a prolonged battle with cancer. She was diagnosed in 2016 with breast cancer and fought a good fight. Rhonda was born December 30, 1955 to U.S. Retired…...
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