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Merlene C. Nelson
It is said that there are three words in the English language that are more solemn than all others. They are Life, Death and Eternity. LIFE Life began for Merlene Crockett Nelson on June 17, 1930 in Smith County, Texas. She was the oldest daughter of Colenia Crockett and Watson Waters. Merlene was a graduate of Water Bluff Elementary and Weldon High School. She attended both Butler and Texas College for 2 years, where she…...
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Darlene E. Lassiter
Darlene E. Lassiter passed away on April 15, 2020. She was born April 26, 1961 in Norfolk, VA to the late Leroy and Helen Painter. Darlene was deeply devoted to her husband, Grady Lassiter over 31 years. She was predeceased by her parents, Leroy & Helen Painter; brothers, Theodore, Allen, David, Samuel and Milton; nephew, Barry L. Painter; brother-in-law, Barry Willoughby. She leaves to cherish her memory, husband, Grady Lassiter; daughter, Angela Lassiter; son, Anthony…...
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Oliver M. Modlin
Oliver McCoy Modlin, known as “Heavy”, was born in Perquimans County on August 12, 1935, to the late Oliver T. Modlin and Beulah B. Modlin. McCoy attended and graduated from the Perquimans Union School of Perquimans County. McCoy was employed with McLean Construction of Fairfax Virginia as a foreman. McCoy was married to the late Mabel F. Modlin, who was the love of his life. He joined the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church under the late…...
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Mildred Catherine Crique
Mildred Catherine Crique passed away on April 14, 2020....
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Freddie Lee Spain, Jr.
Freddie Lee Spain Jr., affectionally known as “Spain-O”, received his wings on Monday, April 13th, 2020. A native of Youngstown Ohio, he was born on December 14, 1965 to the late Bishop Freddie Lee Spain Sr. and Evangelist Lillie Mae Spain. Freddie received his formal education at South High School and then started his career with the United States Navy on board the USS America CV-66. After his honorable discharge from the military, he began…...
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Lendora P. Boyd
Lendora Peterson Boyd was born October 19, 1938 in Lewiston, NC. She was one of five children of Author and Vandora Peterson. The Lord called her home on April 11, 2020. She was preceded in death by husband, Kenneth C. Boyd. She leaves to cherish her memories; son, Kenneth E. Boyd (June); daughter, Laverne Cash. One brother, James Peterson (Dorthy); two grandchildren, Nicole J. Sealey and Myles P. Boyd; three great grandchildren and a host…...
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Jean B. Moultrie
Jean Bernice Moultrie September 14, 1932 – April 11, 2020 Forever In Our Hearts On Saturday, April 11, 2020, Jean Moultrie was called to her eternal rest with her Savior. Born on September 14, 1932 in South Norfolk, VA, Jean was the oldest daughter of Viola (Cuffee) and James Monroe Ferebee, Jr.’s six children. Jean was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and was a life-long, proud resident of Norfolk, VA. Among her…...
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Gertrude E. Milbourne
Gertrude Elizabeth Planter Milbourne was born near Hallwood, VA on November 9, 1925, to the late Edward Augustus Planter and Arinthia Holden Planter, the middle child of nine siblings. She departed this life on April 13, 2020, at the home of her first-born child, Bonnie Rose Leslie, in Norfolk, VA. Growing up on a farm, she learned the value of hard work early on, and passed that value on to her children. Her early education…...
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Kevin D. Williams
Specialist Kevin D. Williams was born in Norfolk VA on June 09,1995. He was born to Kelvin Turner and Katina Williams. He attended High School in Charlottesville Virginia, graduating from Flatwoods Job Corps in 2015. Upon graduation of Job Corps Kevin enlisted the in US Army on February 18, 2015 as a 13 Romeo Field Artillery Fire Finder Operator. He completed basic training in Fort Sill Oklahoma. His duty assignments included the 210th Field Artillery Brigade…...
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Toni D. Easter
On the evening of April 9, 2020, at 9:55pm, God reached down and took our beloved sister and aunt by the hand and led her home. Toni Diane Easter, 64 years of age, was born on June 28, 1955, to the late John and Josephine Easter. Toni accepted Christ early in her life and was a faithful member of Olive Branch Baptist Church, Portsmouth. It was this church where she grew to love the Lord…...
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Katherine B. Braye
Katherine B. Braye 9/01/1925 – 4/07/2020 Katherine B. Braye, of the 5600 block of Tidewater Dr. Went home to be with the LORD on April 7, 2020. She was born in Norfolk, VA. The second child to the late William H. Baker Sr. and Jessie M. Baker, attended and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. She retired from the Naval Supply Center after 31 years as an accounting tech. At an early age Katherine,…...
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Theodore R. Hankieson, Jr.
Theodore Roosevelt Hankieson, 66, known as “Hanki Cheetah, from Franklin, VA passed peacefully, April 10, 2020. He received his education at G.W. Carver in Chesapeake, VA and was employed for Snow, Jr. and King Masonry. Theodore is predeceased by his parents, Pinky J. and Theodore R. Hannkieson, Sr.; brothers, Henry, and Cleo L. Hankieson and nephew, Daniel K. Moore. Left to cherish his memories are his daughter, Shavonda Hankieson; sons, Sean L. And Philip L. Hankieson; sisters,…...
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Edward R. Cuffee, Sr.
Edward Cuffee Sr. was born on July 8, 1939. He was born in Chesapeake, VA to the late James Cuffee and Hattie Sivels. He was employed with the City of Virginia Beach for 37 years with the Public Works Department until he retired. He met and married the love of his life Angelina; from this union, they had 9 children. He was a devoted member of the New Pleasant Valley Baptist Church where he served…...
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Lester Vann Toliver
Lester Van Toliver affectionately known as “Duck” departed this life on Sunday, April 5, 2020. He was the son of the late Richard and Helen Toliver. Lester was raised in Chesapeake in the Crestwood Manor Community and later in the Georgetown Community. He attended Indian River High School and served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Tabernacle of Miracles Ministries. Lester was known for his vibrant personality. He socially enjoyed partying and…...
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Edith Gaydell Williams Ray
MRS. EDITH GAYDELL WILLIAMS RAY Edith Gaydell Williams Ray, 91, passed away peacefully on Palm Sunday, April 5, 2020 in Richmond, Va. A native of Suffolk, Va., she was born in 1928 to the late Aulcie T. Williams, Sr. and Alma Watkins Williams. She graduated from the former Booker T. Washington High School and attended Norfolk State College in Norfolk, Va. She was preceded in death by her brothers: Aulicie Williams, Jr., Henderson Williams, Sr. and Romie…...
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James Irvin Roberson, Jr.
James Irvin Roberson, Jr. known as Jimmy-Long was born on November 9, 1951 to the late Virginia and James Roberson. James departed on April 8th 2020 in his home. Jimmy-Long attended Norcom High school and he was born and raised in Jeffery Wilson. He loved-loved music, he loved basketball and football. His favorite teams were the Pittsburg Stealers and the L.A. Lakers. He enjoyed hanging out with his friends and family especially his son Jermaine. …...
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Cordelia Cuffee
Cordelia Wilson Cuffee 92, transitioned to her heavenly home on Thursday April 09, 2020 in the presence of her loving family. She was born January 07, 1928 in Norfolk County to the late Pecolia and Thaddeus Wilson. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles E. Cuffee, 2 daughters: Paulette J. Cuffee and Cathy M. Cuffee and 2 sons: Charles A. Cuffee and Donzell L. Cuffee and a grandson: Marcus Cuffee. Also, her constant loving canine…...
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Sandra W. Scott
Deaconess Sandra W. Scott was called to her eternal reward on April 8, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on March 24, 1957 to the late Willie Worsley, Sr. and Beatrice Worsley. Sandra was a 1975 graduate of Oscar F. Smith High School, Chesapeake, VA where she received her Diploma. She later furthered her education at Norfolk State University and Old Dominion University for CEU credits early childhood education. She…...
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Irvin Nathaniel Scott
Nobody has ever measured, even poets, how much a heart can hold, love and comforted like sunshine after the rain. Love is a healer of broken hearts that long to be made whole. Love is a lighthouse beacon that brings lost souls back to shore. Love is the guide that’s directing our footsteps through the forest of pain and sorrow. Love is the answer to the question we’re all asking; why? And, love will be…...
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Alice A. Craddock Massey
Alice Ashley Craddock Massey, 70, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2020 in Norfolk, Virginia, after a 12-year struggle with Posterior Cortical Atrophy. Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Dr. George Barksdale Craddock and Mary Spencer Jack Craddock. She graduated from Seven Hills School, Mary Baldwin College, and received a Masters in Counseling from the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia. Alice began her 31-year career at…...
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Barry C. Gatling, Sr.
Barry Clayton Gatling, Sr. was born July 6, 1956. He is the son of the late Alice Rozelia Gatling and William A. Gatling, Sr. Barry is predeceased by his sister Lessie Mitchell. He leaves to cherish his memory three sons, Barry (BJ) Wendy, Marquis Holloway, Christopher Holloway, his one; one and only daughter, Tamara Holloway (Baby Girl); fourteen grandchildren, Quinton, SaMya, Camerin, Victor, Santino, Mia Turner, Marcellis Turner, Khia Turner, Marcus Dade, Marlo McCray, Mykhia…...
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George Marsh, Jr.
George Washington Marsh, Jr. entered into the presence of The Lord on April 7, 2020. He was born to the late George Washington Marsh, Sr. and Betty Jane Marsh (Poindexter) on January 30, 1956. He was the third of four children born of that union. His love for The Lord was nurtured at an early age, where he accepted The Lord Christ as his savior. George was educated in the Portsmouth Public Schools System, graduating…...
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Charles E. Stith, Sr.
Charles Eshel Stith Sr. passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on April 7, 2020 in Chesapeake, VA. at the age of 88. Charles is preceded in death by his parents Henry I. Stith and Rosa B. Stith, daughter Donna M.S. Robinson and brother Herold Stith. Charles was born on September 20, 1931 in Southampton County, VA to Henry and Rosa Stith. He married Dorothy L. (Phillips) Stith, in 1960. The couple welcomed…...
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Sidney J. Goodson, III
Sidney Joseph “Bear” Goodson III was born November 26, 1948 to Audrey Curtis and Sidney Joseph Goodson Jr. Sidney or Bear as everyone loved to call him was educated in the Norfolk School System but obtained his GED and afterwards enlisted in the Army. He did his tour during the Vietnam War. After being discharged on disability, he continued doing plastering until his health started to fail him. Bear is survived by four sisters, Corliss…...
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Elston Haley, Sr.
Elston Haley, 61 passed March 28, 2020. Elston grew up in Lamberts Point area of Norfolk, VA. He is predeceased by his parents, James and Elizabeth Haley; brothers, Bernard, David, Cleavon, and James Haley. Elston loved the Redskins and Boston Celtics and absolutely loved and adored his children. Elston leaves to cherish his memories, his daughter, Estarina Holloway-Haley; son, Elston Haley, Jr.; one granddaughter, De’Treonna Rayford, one grandson, Ka’Majai (Man of the House) Coley, one…...
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Nellie Sarah Williams
Nellie Sarah Williams was born August 9, 1935 to Harrison and Sarah Griffin Roach. Nellie departed this life on April 5, 2020 in her home. Nellie grew up in New Land, North Carolina and attended New Land High School. Nellie had five siblings: two brothers, Charlie and Benjamin and three sisters, Nancy Griffin, Julie Hoffler and Mary Kirkland. Mary is the only living sibling. She leaves to cherish her memories her loving husband, Naman Williams,…...
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Vernon Randall
Vernon Lee Randall, the son of the late Naomi Mann Randall and William Lee Randall was born on February 20, 1931 and raised in South Norfolk. On Palm Sunday, April 5, 2020, he made his transition to be with the Lord. He was an active member of New Bethel Baptist Church in Portsmouth, Virginia. He attended school in South Norfolk through the eighth grade. South Norfolk did not have a high school for minorities consequently…...
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Evelyn H. Wigglesworth-Brown
Dr. Evelyn Harris Wigglesworth–Brown of Chesapeake, Virginia answered the call from her Angels on April 4, 2020. She was 77 years old and lived a full, fruitful and fun-loving life. She was affectionately known as “Happy Feet” because when the music started, so did she. She turned her gifts and talents into a career driven by service to others. She was driven to help others and was an outstanding educator and mentor, shaping and enriching…...
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Barbara Elizabeth Hinton
On Saturday, April 4, 2020, Barbara Elizabeth Giroux Hinton, 93, of Norfolk, Virginia passed away. Her final days were spent surrounded by family. Born July 8,1926, in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbara was the daughter to the late Frederick Edwin and Lenora Glasgow Giroux. Barbara loved to go shopping and listening to music. She is predeceased by her husband Roy, son Ali and her siblings: Rita, Marjorie, Calvin, Vilma, William, Irma, Peggy and Fredrick. Barbara…...
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Joseph Scott, Jr.
Joseph Scott, Jr. of Portsmouth, Virginia left his earthly home to be with the Lord on April 1, 2020. He was born January 24, 1952, in Portsmouth, Va., to the late Elder Joseph Scott and Rosa Scott. He is an alumni of I.C. Norcom High School. He was employed for many years at Sears & Roebuck, and Norfolk Naval Base as a boilermaker. Joe was a great caretaker of his parents and a great handyman.…...
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Curtis M. Conyers
On Thursday, April 2, 2020, Curtis M. Conyers completed his journey of life. Curtis was born on July 29, 1961 to the late Jerry and Lucinda Conyers in Norfolk, Virginia and was educated in the Norfolk Public School System. He is preceded in death by his daughters, Christine Salisbury and Monique Conyers and brothers, Kevin Conyers, Floyd Williams, Darren Williams and Lemuel Williams. Curtis was employed with Dollar Tree where he retired after more than…...
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Eugenia L. Grant
On Saturday, April 4, 2020 Eugenia L. Grant received her wings from the Lord. She was a loving and loyal wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and a cherished friend. Eugenia, lovingly known as “Gina” was born on September 5, 1953 to Margaret V. Shelton Savage and the late Junie M. Copeland. She was educated by Portsmouth City Public Schools. She was a member of Emanuel AME Church of Portsmouth, VA and participated in…...
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Melvin Lee Paige, Sr.
Melvin, 67, died on March 31,2020. He is survived by his wife, Ivell Paige; children, Carvette Paige, Mynell Holloway, Melvina Branch, Sheena Paige, Robert Paige (Mike), Michelle White, Henry Paige, James Williams, Patrick Williams, Nate Paige, and Kennedy Paige and a host of grandchildren....
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Rebecca Lorene Loyd Spady
Rebecca Lorene Loyd Spady passed away on March 31, 2020....
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James Roger Sessoms, Jr.
James Roger Sessoms, Jr. 63, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. He was born October 1, 1956 in Bertie County Hospital in Windsor, North Carolina. James was known by many of his friends as “Lil James” and “B.J.”. He was educated in Norfolk Public Schools where he attended Diggs Park Elementary and Lake Taylor High School. He used to sing with the gospel group called the Gospel Redeemers…...
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Robert L. Taylor
On March 31, 2020, Robert Lee Taylor departed this life peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Robert was born on March 10, 1949 to late Rosa Mae Taylor and Leonard Phelps Taylor, Sr. Robert was preceded in death by his daughter, Robin Taylor; brother, Leonard Phelps and sister-in-law, Patricia Taylor. Robert worked at the Norfolk Naval Shipbuilding for 46 years. He also served in the Army for 3 years. Robert was a very loving…...
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Minnie L. Hoskie
Minnie Lenora McIntosh was born on June 11, 1934, to the union of the late Harvey McIntosh and the late Dena Mae Smith in Sumter, SC. She had two sisters to precede her in death: Mary Agnes (Ruth) McIntosh Allen and Mary Elizabeth McIntosh Davis. Minnie accepted Christ at an early age and was then baptized in the precious name of the Lord. In 1949, she moved to Portsmouth, VA, where she graduated from “Our…...
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Miles S. Jones
On March 29, 2020, God stretched forth his arms, welcoming Mr. Miles Stanley Jones to his eternal home. Stanley is the son of Vernice Gaskins and the late Clifton Brimley. He is predeceased by his grandmother, Equiallia F. Jones; two sisters, Theresa Williams and Lily Mae Gaskins and daughter Naomi Waters. Miles retired from EV Williams after 40 years of service and dedication to the company and fellow co-workers. Stanley leaves to cherish his memories,…...
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Anna B. Rosario
Anna Beatrice Harrison Rosario was born on January 17th, 1932, the tenth and youngest child of Joseph A Robinson and Willianna Simms Robinson in Harlem, New York. She went to be with the Lord on March 30th, 2020. Shortly after graduation from high school she became employed with the City of New York. Her excellent stenography and typing skills served her well as she moved up in civil service. She became an administrative assistant at…...
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Kori A. Lambert
Kori Alexandre Lambert, 23, departed this life from natural causes on March 24, 2020 in Portsmouth, Virginia. Kori was born in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and is the son of Duane DiAngelo Lambert and Tara Ann (Hayes) Warner. He was educated in both Chesapeake and Suffolk; and was a graduate of Nansemond River High School, Class of 2015. At the time of his transition, Kori was a Federal Civil Servant and was continuing his education…...
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Gracie Mae Collins
Gracie Mae Collins was born may 25, 1942 to the late, Earvis and Beatrice Jordan in Southampton VA. There she received her education. Gracie accepted Christ at an early age and began her Christian walk as a member of Elm Avenue United Methodist Church. Gracie was member of the Hospitality Committee, Sunday school supertindent, Sunday school teacher for over 20 years, she served God faithfully. She was steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the word of…...
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Argina Fernandez
On March 31, 2020, God summoned home our beloved angel, mother, wife, Gigi, sister, niece aunt, and daughter from labor to rest. Argina, lovingly known as “Gina” was born Valentine’s Day February 14, 1969 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Etheridge Sr. She was predeceased by her mother Olivia Etheridge and brother Gary Etheridge. Gina attended Norview High School. She was previously employed with Virginia Wesleyan University for 11 years and most recently with BJs Wholesale…...
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Martha Lee Bryant
Martha Lee (Nowvell) Bryant, affectionately known as “Tutts” and “Boot”, was born on April 10, 1945, in Norfolk, Virginia, to the late Rosa Lee (Nowvell) Solomon. On Monday afternoon, March 30, 2020, she slipped beautifully and peacefully into the arms of God, while at Sentara Hospital-Virginia Beach. All who knew and loved her, patiently waited for her return home, but God’s patience required her to return to her heavenly home. Martha had a personal relationship…...
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Marinietta B. Sturdivant
Minister Marinietta is a native of Norfolk, Virginia. She is the second eldest of eight children born to the late Pursell and Ida Sturdivant. Minister Sturdivant also has a twin sister and she is the oldest twin. She is the mother of three children and has grandchildren and great grandchildren. Minister Sturdivant received her High School Diploma after studying hard from Thomason High School in Scranton, Pennsylvania through their distance learning program. She received her…...
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