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Tiffany Cassandra Henry
Tiffany Cassandra Henry, born October 31, 1981 was called home to rest November 27, 2023. She is predeceased by her mother, Rosemary Horton; her father, Colonel Hilliard Henry, Jr. and her grandmothers, Shirley Robinson, Lillian Bowen; and grandfathers, Dandgure Robinson, Sr., and Colonel Hilliard Henry, Sr. She is survived by her beautiful children, Avontae Henry, Alexis Henry and Jahmel Elliott; grandchildren, Avelyn Henry, Ainsley Henry and Olivia Logan; stepfather, Cleveland Horton; siblings, Dethaniel Savone Henry,Sr. (wife-LaDonna), David Henry, Jermaine Turner, Jahmal Henry and Roberta Henry; granddaughter…...
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David Leroy Harvey
When reflecting on the life of our beloved David L. Harvey, Sr., words are priceless, love is unlimited and memories are timeless! Born January 31, 1955 born to Evelyn Virginia Harvey. He attended First Colonial High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Affectionately called, “Heavy D”, David was married to the love of his life, Vanessa Dale Harrison Myers for over 42 years and was the father of four children, Davina Hubbard (Taron, Tierra, Tevin, Thailyn,…...
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Floyd Mae Holley
Floyd Mae Holley 80, of Portsmouth, VA, made her transition peacefully from earth to glory on November 27th, 2023. Born December 29, 1942 in Southampton County, VA to the late Rev. Peter Boykins Jr and Lillie Whitehead. She was the youngest of 5 children. Floyd Mae attended Southampton County Public Schools and worked at Autumn Care Nursing Facility for a number of years. In addition to her mother and father, she was predeceased by her…...
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Paulette Bridgette Lee
Paulette Bridgette Lee, age 59, of Portsmouth, VA, gracefully departed this world on Sunday, November 26th, surrounded by the unwavering love of her devoted husband, Ron. Born on July 17, 1964 in Princess Margaret Hospital, Nassau, Bahamas, Paulette graced the world with her presence as the cherished daughter of Jethro and Minerva Finley. From early in her childhood, her special spirit and compassionate nature shone brightly. Her deep affection for her grandmother, fondly known as…...
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Catherine Gibbs
Catherine Gibbs, 95, was born February 5, 1928 in Norfolk, Virginia. She was a product of the Norfolk Public School system. During that time she met her lifelong spouse, Mr. William Riley Gibbs. They were married for 66 years and raised five children. She was a former member of Antioch Baptist Church. She retired from the Norfolk Public School system after 30 years of service. Catherine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, auntie and a loyal…...
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Kenneth Neal
Kenneth “Kenny” Neal gained his wings quietly at home in Adelphi, MD on November 17, 2023. He was born on August 8, 1964, to Louise O. Neal and Charlie W. Neal in Portsmouth, VA. He was a proud Cradock High School alumnus. Much like many teenagers at the time, he bounced around from job to job. His first job was with PET Milk Company and then he transferred to Food Lion as a Butcher Trainee.…...
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Stevie A. Burgess
In Loving Memory of Stevie Antoine Burgess October 6,1958 – November 21, 2023 Stevie Antoine Burgess, aged 65, of Chesapeake, Va., was the son of the late Timothy and Florine Burgess. He is preceded in death by three brothers, Timothy, Raymond, and David Burgess, and three sisters, Jessie Russell, Dorothy Johnson, and Barbara Burgess. Stevie was a devoted brother, uncle, and friend. Stevie graduated from Deep Creek High School in 1977. Growing up and until…...
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Malka Bracey
On the sunny spring day of April 14, 1952, the free and gentle flower, Malka Bracey was born to Ethel (Momma E) Bracey and James (Lovey) Kemp, in Harlem New York. As a young curious, loving spirit, Malka was baptized and attended St. Aloysius Church. She was educated in the NYC Public School System and attended P.S 68, James Finmoore Cooper JHS and Seward Park High School. Malka always had a deep appreciation for the…...
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Vonnie Lisa Lawrence Morrison
“Oh happy day” on Friday, November 24, 2023, our Sovereign Lord and Savior dispatched the morning train from glory to receive our precious Vonnie Lisa Lawrence Morrison. Lisa, as she was fondly and affectionately called by family and friends was born to the late Raymond and Gladys Hunt Lawrence. Her sister and precious sibling, Rev. Andrea Lawrence also preceded her in death. She was educated through Suffolk School System. Lisa was a graduate from Forrest…...
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Eunicseia Laconstance Holder
Eunicseia Holder, age 71 of 25 Swanson Parkway, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 21, 2023. She was born and raised in Portsmouth, Virginia, where she went to grade school, and onward to Tidewater Community College. She worked several years at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Eunicseia loved books, cooking, movies, music, and board games. One of her favorite sayings was “I’ll never grow up, I’m a Toys “R” Us kid” and that is how she lived her…...
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Ueston Lewis, Jr.
Ueston “Brother” Lewis, Jr., 65, of Portsmouth VA, passed away on November 22, 2023. Born on December 10, 1957, to Ueston and Audrey Lewis, he was a proud Portsmouth native, member of New St. Thomas Baptist Church and alumnus of IC Norcom High School. Ueston lived a vibrant life filled with passion for hunting, fishing, and classic cars. He embraced entrepreneurship through various ventures including a pallet, transporting, and lawn service business, along with a…...
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Esther Jones
Esther Jones was born January 4, 1922, in Princess Anne County, VA to the late Belford and Annie Jones Armstrong. She was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Esther was raised in the New Light Community of Virginia Beach, and eventually moved to the West Munden section of Chesapeake, Virginia where she was a longtime resident and family matriarch. She worked for the Chesapeake Redevelopment & Housing Authority, where…...
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Simon Hodnett
Simon Hodnett passed away on November 10, 2023. He was surrounded by his loving son Jyshawn and cousin Vickie in his final moments. Simon’s legacy will be treasured forever by his son Jyshawn Boone, and his siblings: Angie, Diane, Neoma, Debra, Dot, and Larry. He also leaves behind nieces and nephews who loved him dearly, including Keisha, Shavonda, Mayflower, Shannon, Shanequa, Queen, Jenel, Avian, MeMe, Mesha, Ishai, Sinai, Eziya, Noire, India, Forever, LeiLani, Dani,Duan, Dink,…...
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Lucy T. Hobbs
Lucy T. Hobbs, known as “Lucy,” was 87 years old when she went home to our Lord and Savior. She resided at Tucker House in Norfolk, Virginia. She left us to be with the Lord on November 17, 2023. Throughout her life she worked as a Home Health aide for an unknown amount of time. She was retired. She was never married. She is predeceased by Eleanor Myrick (Mother), Johnny Hobbs (Father), Minnie Lee Whitfield…...
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LaVerne I. Davis Vinson
LaVerne I. Davis Vinson, 69, was called home to be with the Lord, Friday night, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. She was born June 8, 1954. She was a native of Norfolk, Va. where she grew up in the Berkley section. She was the daughter of the late Imogene Delores Stancil and Lonnie Davis. She was educated through the Norfolk Public School System. She was a member of the New Rising Sun Baptist Church, where…...
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Dorothy W. Balmer
Dorothy Williams Balmer 95, a native of Plymouth, North Carolina peacefully transitioned from her earthly life on November 16, 2023, and joined God’s heavenly caravan. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles W. Balmer, son Stanley Jones Sr. and parents, Linwood, and Vera Pettiford Williams. She attended Plymouth High School and played guard for the girls’ basketball team. She met and married Warren H. Jones Sr. after relocating to Norfolk, VA from this…...
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Monte’ DeAngelo Ferguson
On Monday, November 13, 2023 with his eldest daughter at his side, Monte’ De’Angelo Ferguson, 46, entered into eternal rest. Monte’ was born on June 13, 1977 in Norfolk, VA to Martin “Skeeter” Ferguson and the late Katrina Mae Sorrell. Monte’ knew the Lord and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior early in life. Although he steered off course at times, he was a praying man and he always found his way back. …...
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Rhonda Anita Lyde
Celebrating the life of Rhonda Anita Lyde who was born to Dorothy Mae Lyde and Sylvester Styles on March 10, 1956. Her parents as well, as her sister, Catherine Brown, brother-in-laws, William Brown and Galen Henderson, predeceased Rhonda. Rhonda was educated in the Philadelphia School System. Rhonda was a member of Beulah Baptist Church in Philadelphia. She also worked as security for Beulah Baptist Church from 2006 to 2011. Rhonda was also a part of…...
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Izetta Alexis Terrell
On January 30, 1992, the Lord blessed the world with Izetta Alexis Terrell in Portsmouth, VA to Isaac Jackson Sr. and the late Vickie Jackson. At a young age, Izetta’s interests were ballet, karate, tap dancing and singing. She attended Shepherds Way Ministry, Chesapeake, VA and Virginia International Ministries, Chesapeake, VA. Izetta ended her education with home schooling. As a person, Izetta was outspoken, kindhearted, truthful and had a witty sense of humor. Also a bit of a prankster.…...
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James B. Gilmore
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, friend, and neighbor James Bradley Gilmore, 92 years old, was born in Bearden Arkansas on May 25, 1931. James departed this life on November 09, 2023 at Maryview Hospital in Portsmouth Virginia. He left Arkansas to join the Navy at an early age and retired after serving twenty honorable years. He spent a brief time working for the Ford Motor company and then Brown’s Carpet, before starting his own…...
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Margaret C. Colander
On Sunday morning, November 12, 2023, surrounded by loved ones, Margaret Christine Trent Colander gained her wings and joined her husband, the Reverend Archie Colander, Sr., and her son, Michael Ernest Colander, in heaven. She was 98 years old. Margaret was the second child of eight children born to John Floyd Trent and Josephine Christine Lewis Trent on January 29, 1925, in Rustburg, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her brother Walter Calvin Trent,…...
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