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Chryle Ann Sykes
On Sunday, April 14, 2019, our dear loved one went home to be with the Lord. Chryle Ann Sykes was born December 13, 1959 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late, Judge T. Eliston Overby, Jr., and Vivian S. Overby. Chryle was affectionately known as “Sunshine” as she brought so much joy into the lives of others. She attended Norfolk Public Schools and took courses at Kee Business College. Over the years, Chryle worked in sales…...
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Elijah Michael Angelo Rivera
Elijah Michael Angelo Rivera passed away April 15, 2019....
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James Owens
Mr. James Owens entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Sentara Leigh Hospital, Norfolk, Va. He was born April 1, 1942 in Sumter South Carolina to the late Mr. Daniel Sr. and Mrs. Katie Owens. James was united in wedlock to the late Latuishia Anne Owens of Blandenboro, North Carolina after the two met in Brooklyn, New York. He was preceded in death by his wife, siblings Robbie Mayzick Hodge and Daniel…...
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Mickie S. Flynn
Mickie Flynn, 49, was a great and wonderful mother, she leaves behind 4 sons, 2 daughters and 8 grandchildren. She was born and raised in Bronx, NY. She was the daughter of Hugh Hill and Lynn Flynn. Mickie was a sharing and caring person. She opened her door to anyone who needed help. She would clothe you and feed anyone who was hungry. She loved her dog “Cookie” so much. It’s sad she had to…...
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Thaddeous Charles Funches
Thaddeous Charles Funches was born on April 11, 1962 in Jackson, Mississippi to the late Eddie and Mary F. Gray Funches . Thaddeous relocated to Portsmouth, VA at the age of 8 years old and attended Portsmouth Public School earning a high school diploma from Manor High School in 1980. He was honorably discharged from the Army in 1986. He earned numerous local and overseas Army ribbons and also a medal of good conduct. He…...
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Johnnie Olenton Farmer
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” Revelation 21:4 NKJV On Saturday, April 6, God who is The Great I AM and knows the end before the beginning called home his beloved son, Johnnie Olenton Farmer, whom we lovingly called JJ. He was born January 7, 1974 in Norfolk,…...
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Unique Zynah Taylor
Unique, our baby, our little princess is what we called her. She was loveable, funny and just full of life. These are just some of the things that come to mind when we think of our baby and at only a year and a half she had so much personality. If you knew her, then you would know that she was a fighter since day one…and to know her was to love her. But our…...
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Emma Maria Serena Smith
On April 12, 2019, Emma Marie Smith (Sister) slipped peacefully into eternal rest. She was born in Hickory, VA to the late Dennis and Pinky Smith. She attended Lott Cary Elementary School and Jacox Jr. High; she also attended Booker T. Washington High School. Emma graduated from the STOP organization nursing program of Norfolk, VA. After graduating she was employed at Lake Taylor Hospital where she enjoyed nursing. She also enjoyed pulling baby teeth and…...
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Sandy Jarrod Potter
“35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. 37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. 38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers,…...
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Beulah Y. Brown
Beulah “Yvonne” Brickhouse Brown entered eternal rest into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at her home in Norfolk, VA. She was born on September 4, 1952 in Norfolk, VA to the late Elder Shellie L. White, Jr. and Evangelist Martha A. Wynn White. Beulah accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal savior at a very early age and never took her hands off of the plow. God anointed…...
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Dorothy Marie Green
Dorothy Marie Green (DOT) suddenly departed this life and entered a life of eternal peace with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at the age of 52. She was born on April 12, 1966 to the late James and Gloria Knight in Norfolk, Virginia. Dorothy was educated in the Chesapeake Public School System. She worked at Professional Hospitality Resources, Inc. for nine years. Upon her departure, she worked at Children’s King Daughter Hospital…...
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Thomas Carrington
Thomas Carrington was born to the late Earl Rawls Sr. and Catherine Carrington in Norfolk, VA on May 30, 1955. Thomas attended Maury High School and was raised in the Lamberts Point section of Norfolk, VA. He worked and retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad. He enjoyed singing to Brenda and watching sports. He was predeceased by his grandmother, Howls Rawls, his brothers, Bennie Carrington and Earl Rawls, Jr. Thomas leaves to cherish his memory; his…...
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ZaKai Jordyn Allison
BABY ZAKAI JORDYN ALLISON FEBRUARY 13, 2019 – APRIL 7, 2019 “Dearest baby, please know that one of our greatest blessing was having you.” Heaven’s gain was our loss when our angel was called by our Lord. Zakai came into this world too soon and was taken just as soon. He is survived by his parents; Tiffany Robinson & Antwon Allison; brothers, Ze’yon, Zymire and Zahree Allison; sisters, Zhaylee and Zaphariah Allison; maternal grandparents, Maurice…...
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Ruby Lee Jenkins
Ruby Lee Jenkins passed away peacefully on April 9, 2019 at Maryview Nursing Care Center. She leaves to cherish her precious memories sisters, Marion Winfield and Carrie Clark; brothers, Wilbert Elliott and Roland Elliott and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends....
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Betty Ann Brown
Betty Ann Brown was born in Baltimore, Maryland, January 21, 1940 to the late Willie Mae and Taswell Bright. She graduated from James Solomon Russell High School in Lawrenceville, Virginia. She went on to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. She worked at Commonwealth Assistant Living Community for over 20 years. While working there she displayed her peaceful, nurturing personality, which caused her to be greatly cherished by her residents and co-workers. Due to her hardworking…...
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Tracie L. Gibson
Tracie Louise Gibson, of Chesapeake, VA was born in Oakland, California on June 5, 1962 to Marva L. Clay and Nelson Cage II (deceased). She graduated from McClymonds High School and resided in California until she relocated to Virginia in 1988, where she accepted Christ at Tabernacle of Prayer for All People in Norfolk. She worked for a brief period of time at Conforma Laboratories in Norfolk, and in 1998 she became employed by Tricare…...
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Myron E. Owens
Myron departed his life on April 6, 2019 quietly. He was born on April 25, 1967 to Johnny and Annette Owens, in Norfolk, VA. Deciding to dedicate his life to Christ on October 21, 2012t, he joined New Beginnings Christian Ministry where he was baptized and assisted with the music ministry. Myron truly loved the Lord. He attended both Norview and Maury High School. He was former employed with Sentara Health Systems, and…...
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Margaret R. Wade
Mrs. Wade passed on April 5, 2019 at the age of 99 years old. She worked as a Federal Servant at the Naval Base and retired after 25 years of faithful service. She was predeceased by her husband, Bob Wade, a World War II veteran, one sister, and two brothers. She is survived by her loving caregiver, Earlina Parker, who she loved as a daughter, a host of nieces, nephews, and a great-niece, and countless…...
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Anselmo A. Laureta, Jr.
Anselmo Apelado Laureta, Jr. born October 4, 1928 in Lupao Nuevo Ecija, Philippines to Anselmo Orofino Laureta, Sr. and Felipa B. Apelado. He is also predeceased by his loving wife, Nieves S. Laureta; brother Leon A. Laureta; daughters, Carol L. Calamanan and Gemma. He is survived by his children, Alexander, Jessica L. Quiling, Roberto, Oswaldo, Eleazar, Yolanda Laureta-Pae, Heraldine L. Lina Ermalee L. Cruz and Mayline L. Basilio. He finished Primary School at Lupao Elementary School,…...
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Richard L. Cotton, Jr.
On Monday April 1, 2019 the Lord sent his angels to bring Richard Leon Cotton Jr. (53 years of age) home to be with his Heavenly Father. Richard, also known as COTTON, was born on January 28, 1966 in Portsmouth Va. to Richard Cotton Sr. & Carolyn Cotton. Cotton was joined in Matrimony to Tabitha L. Cotton on August 2, 2016. Cotton attended Cradock High School, and was on the wrestling and Football team. Cotton…...
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Joan McRae
Joan McRae was born on March 21, 1942 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Joseph and Hester McRae. She was educated in the Brooklyn public school system and attended Clara Barton High School. While in New York she worked for the ATF, McMillian Publishing Company and Colgate in Manhattan, NY as an executive secretary. Upon moving to Florida, she began working as an executive secretary for ex-football player, Kellun Winslow at Disney World. She loved…...
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Ethel Lee Covington
In the dawn of Sunday, March 31, 2019, the earth angel, Ethel Lee Covington transitioned to be with the Lord. She passed peacefully on her knees as if she was kneeling in prayer whenshe was called home proof of her connection and commitment to the Lord even in her final moments. A devoted wife, mother and Grandmother, Ethel Lee’s pride and joy were her family. Ethel was a native of Sussex County, Virginia, the daughter…...
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Joseph Collins, Jr.
On the evening of April 1, 2019 our beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, Deacon Joseph Collins, Jr., transitioned to his heavenly home. He was born to the late Joseph Collins Sr. and Gladys Collins on December 28, 1946 in Norfolk, Virginia. In addition to his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by his sister, Bertha Brown and brother, Warren T. Collins, Sr. He was a graduate of Booker T. Washington…...
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Dr. James O. Willie
Dr. James Oliver Willie peacefully departed his earthly home on March 29, 2019. His life’s journey began January 31, 1924 in Jones County, North Carolina (NC) to the late James O. Willie and Beulah Barber Willie. His elementary education began at Johnson County Training School in Smithfield, NC. While growing up in Smithfield, NC., a local doctor, Dr. C. W. Furlong and two teachers in his high school, Marcellus Miller and John Winstead were the…...
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Carolyn Virginia Deloatch
Carolyn V. DeLoatch went home to be the with the Lord on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at the age of 72. She was born on January 12, 1947 to the late Charlie and Virginia Spencer. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High (Class of 1964), Norfolk, Virginia. Carolyn was a member at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Norfolk, Virginia and previously served on the Senior Usher Board. She was a devoted Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother.…...
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Gloria N. Payton
Gloria Newsome Payton entered eternal rest on Friday, March 29, 2019 at Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. Born on September 4, 1936 in Portsmouth, VA to the late Charles Newsome and Reather Bush Newsome of Roxobel, NC. At a very early age she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior. Mrs. Gloria Newsome Payton attended Portsmouth Public Schools and was a graduate of I.C. Norcom High School, class of 1954. She attended Norfolk State University…...
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Lloyd Alvin Coston
Lloyd Coston was born on May 22, 1945 to the late Lee and Millie Coston. After graduating from D. F. Walker High School, he enlisted in the United States Army. Later he obtained his Bachelor’s degree from Norfolk State University. In 1968, Lloyd married Bessie Blount. They were happily married for 49 years and raised two daughters. During their marriage they loved to travel and spend time with their family. He cherished the time that…...
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Frank Delano Bailey
Frank Bailey (Frank Nitty) 55, of the 2200 block of Barraud Ave. passed away on March 31, 2019. He was predeceased by his parents, Broady M. and Willie Mae Holloway Bailey; sisters, Del-Rio Lewis and Sharon Holloway; brothers, Curtis Bailey, Anthony Bailey and Marshall Bailey. He is survived by sisters, Delphine Bailey (Van Burton) and Lisa Oden of Norfolk, VA, Betti Davis of Oxford, NC; brothers, Maurice Hollloway, Dexter Bailey (Angela) and Dwayne Bailey (Sharon)…...
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Eva Jean Francis
On the morning of Saturday, March 30th God chose to call his beloved child Eva Jean Francis home. She preferred to be called by her middle name Jean, and was affectionately known to family, friends and even strangers as, “Mama Jean”. E. Jean Francis was born in North Hampton County, North Carolina to the late Bessie M. (Murphy) and Jack Sumler. God called her home on the morning of March 30th 2019. While we grieve…...
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Ethel Mae Johnson
Ethel M. Johnson, 88, of Norfolk, VA, peacefully slipped away from her earthly life to enter her heavenly home on March 29, 2019. She was born in Norfolk County (now Chesapeake), VA, to the late James and Mary (Bell) Johnson. She was predeceased by her husband, Anthony T. Johnson, Jr., three brothers, one sister, and two sons-in-law. Ethel was a preschool teacher and a faithful member of Norfolk United Methodist Church (NUMC) and choir. She…...
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Alexandra G. Pollard
Captain Alexandra “Sandy” Pollard, USNR (Ret.), 73, passed away at Chesapeake General Hospital on March 22, 2019. She was born in Trenton, NJ on June 6, 1945. Shortly after graduating from Cathedral High School she entered Newark City Hospital School of Nursing, Newark, New Jersey; graduating in 1966. Sandy was commissioned as an Ensign into the Navy Nurse Corps in February 1967. After completing Women’s Officer School in Newport, RI, she reported to her first…...
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Jacqueline J. Creecy
Mrs. Jacqueline Creecy (Jackie) passed peacefully from this life the morning of March 26th. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family and caregivers during the last days of her life. Jacqueline was born on June 5, 1937 to Mr. and Mrs. Otis Richardson in West Virginia. Jacqueline received her formal education through Booker T. Washington High School, where she excelled in her studies. Jackie possessed a sweet spirit of elegance and beauty. She…...
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Thomas Calvin Whidbee, Sr.
Thomas Calvin Whidbee Sr. was born on July 23, 1929, to the late Jerry and Edna Whidbee Sr. in Perquimans County, North Carolina; he was the youngest of four children. After the untimely demise of his mother, his father married Lutie Cross, now deceased. Together, they raised the children to be productive citizens in society. Thomas was educated in the Perquimans County School System. Upon leaving school, he learned the importance of hard work as…...
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