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Joan Davis Wilson
Joan Davis Wilson, known to many as Madea, was born on January 21, 1946 to the late Rev. Elisha Wilson of Norfolk, Virginia and Mother Leffie Harris Wilson of Nash County. On November 14, 2019, the Lord placed His gentle and loving hands on the shoulders of our beloved sister and said, “well done my good and faithful servant, well done.” And carried her home. Joan was a member of St. Mark RZUA church, where…...
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Karen Louise Eason
Karen Louise Eason was a beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was called to internal glory and peace on November 11th, 2019. Karen was born May 29, 1971 in Norfolk, Virginia to Walter Lewis Burgess and the late Harriet Louise Burgess. She was educated in Portsmouth, Virginia. She was employed at Target, Incorporated. Karen was a very strong woman and she fought hard till the end never giving up hope. She loved fishing with…...
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Dmitri L. Watson
Early Saturday morning on November 9, 2019, our loved one Dmitri Watson was called home to rest. He was born in Portsmouth, Virginia. Dmitri is the son of Leary Wilkins, Doris Watson and his stepfather Raymond Forbes and a loving father to his daughter, Gianna Watson. Dmitri grew up in Virginia Beach, he was a kind hearted person with a down to earth personality and a infectious sense of humor, that made everyone he came…...
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Annette Marie Peebles
Annette Marie Peebles departed this life on the evening of November 7, 2019 in the city of Richmond, VA. She was born on May 20, 1938 in Murfreesboro, N.C. to the late Reuben Peebles and Bannie Porter Peebles. She grew up in the city of Murfreesboro and attended Calvin Scott Brown High School where she graduated and later attended Tidewater Community College in Portsmouth, VA. There she earned a degree in Secretarial Science. Annette was…...
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Loretta O. Lawson
Loretta (Ms. Coochie) Lawson was born on February 15, 1947 to Hammie and Christine Lawson in Camden SC. Loretta was educated in the Chesapeake Public School system. A devoted mother and grandmother, she was the rock of her family as well as a respected pillar of the community. Loretta loved spending time with her family and friends, shopping (Thrifting),Volunteering, and serving the Oak leaf Forrest Community where she lived for over 50 years. Loretta serviced…...
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Andre Leroy Brathwaite
Andre L. Brathwaite passed away unexpectedly on Friday November 8, 2019 at Portsmouth Naval Hospital surrounded by his wife and four daughters. Andre was born on December 21, 1957 to Jeanette Brathwaite in Brooklyn, New York. Andre attended and was a graduate of George Westing House Vocational and Technical High School in June of 1976. In 1977 Andre joined the United States Naval Forces. He served our country proudly achieving such awards as the Humanitarian…...
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Wilhamina Langley
Wilhamina D. Langley Sunrise February 13, 1965 Sunset November 7, 2019 Wilhamina Langley, known to family and friends as Mina, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 7, 2019. Mina was born in Norfolk, VA. She spent her early youth there with her family before moving to the Cavalier Manor section of Portsmouth, VA and eventually spending her teen years in Virginia Beach, VA. Mina was a loving mother…...
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James E. Handy, Jr.
Dr. James E. Handy Jr, church musician extraordinaire is a native of Woodstown, New Jersey where he began piano lessons at age seven and continued to receive early musical training in the public schools through his participation in the high school band, chorus, and orchestra. As a teenager, Handy began organ lessons and was appointed his first church musician job at Saint Mark AME Church in Gladsboro, New Jersey. As a citizen of Norfolk, VA,…...
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Calvin Baynes
Calvin Wendell Baynes was born on September 18, 1947 in Norfolk, Virginia to John Edgar Baynes and Allene Yarborough. He fell asleep in death on November 6th, 2019 at the DePaul Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia surrounded by his wife, children and several relatives. Calvin Baynes was joined on April 27,2007 in a loving marriage to Treava Pace for 12 years. Calvin attended Norfolk Public Schools and worked in various fields including several years with the…...
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Mattie L. Woody
Mattie Lucille Woody 91, of Norfolk, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 06, 2019. Born in Corapeake, North Carolina she was the daughter of the late LillIe Dale Ralph, she relocated to Norfolk Virginia in 1952. Married to her first husband, the late Willie Alphonso Fauntleroy they had nine children. Years later she married the late James Louis Woody. They were inseparable until death. They were both faithful members of First…...
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Louise J. White
On November 6, 2019 Louise J. White A.K.A (Rabbit) departed to be with the Lord. She was born May 26, 1953 to the late Alexander Jones and Letha Riddick Jones. Louise was a woman of character and a hard worker who did a host of jobs before she became ill. She was a loving mother who loved her children, grandchildren, and family. She was a dedicated member of the Philadelphia Church of Christs Disciples #2.…...
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Kirk Richard Stephens
Kirk Richard Stephens was born March 14,1958 in Montclair, New Jersey to the late Christine Woods (Oliver) and Donald Stephens. Kirk attended Lakewood Public Schools. He is a college graduate of Norfolk State University class of “84”. He was also a part of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Gamma XI Chapter of “04”. He loved jazz music, football (Philadelphia Eagles), cooking, and most of all, his family. Kirk is predeceased by his mother Christine Woods;…...
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Dorothy G. French
Dorothy Farrow French, 84, of Chesapeake, Virginia, entered into eternal rest on November 5, 2019. Lovingly called “Dot” by most who knew her, she was born Dorothy Marie Gentry in Lynchburg, Virginia on August 3, 1935, the daughter of Mabel Mosby and James Gentry. Dot attended the Lynchburg Public Schools and graduated from Dunbar High School in 1953. Dot could tell a tall tale and loved being the life of the party, including participating in…...
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Freda Parks
Freda L. Parks was born on May 5, 1957 to Morgan and Mary Searles in McCormick, SC. She attended Mims High School in McCormick, SC. Through her union with Jesse Parks, she gave birth to and raised two daughters. Her occupation primarily was a machine operator at several textile manufacturing companies, such as Talmadge Manufacturing Company, Oxford Manufacturing, and Mount Vernon Mills, Inc. She also diligently worked as a private home health aide. During her…...
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Francine Radcliffe
Francine Radcliffe departed from this life on November 5, 2019. She peacefully passed into eternity at Sentara Hospice House with her family by her side. Francine was preceded in death by her parents, Odessa and Jacob Radcliffe; sister, Thelma Boone (Willie) and brother, Anthony Radcliffe. She leaves to cherish her memories, brother, John Radcliffe; children, Daisha and Jacoby Radcliffe; nephews, John Lee, Anthony Radcliffe, Jr., Garry and Larry Gregory; nieces, Debra Bazemore, Pamela Riddick, Monica…...
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Virgie Lene Long
Virgie Lene Long, 92, received her wings on November 4, 2019. She was born on July 30, 1927 to the late Clarence and Edith Askew. She married the late Melvin L. Long, Sr. and was a dedicated mother and wife. Virgie was also the Mother of her church Holy Jerusalem Church of C.O.G.I.C. which she joined almost 60 years ago. Virgie is survived by three daughters, Clara Williams (James) of Chesapeake, VA, Lucille Long and…...
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Linda Ann Harper
Linda Ann Perry Harper transitioned into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. She was born in Chesapeake, Virginia to the late Earl and Martha Elizabeth Creecy Perry on May 15, 1958. Linda remained a resident of the Deep Creek section of Chesapeake, Virginia where she was an active member of Divine Baptist Church. She graduated from Deep Creek High School before going on to receive her certification in cake decorating. Linda thoroughly enjoyed decorating…...
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Samuel Lee Wiggins
On November 3, 2019 our son, brother, uncle, cousin, and nephew, Samuel Lee Wiggins, was tragically taken away from us. He was born on April 15,1971 and was educated in Norfolk Public School System. Samuel was employed with Bock Drum Company. He always had a way of connecting with people, keeping everyone laughing and smiling. His best friends and he were the best beat boxers in the neighborhood. Along with beat boxing, he could also…...
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Carl Johnikins
Carl Johnikins son of the late Ulysses Johnikins and Laura Johnson Johnikins was born on April 16,1933 in Perquimans County, North Carolina. At an early age he was a member of Oak Hill A.M.E. Zion church in Hertford, North Carolina. At 2:37 Sunday morning in room 5102 the Lord met Carl at the door and took him home to be with his family consisting of his wife, three brothers, five sisters, mother and father. Carl…...
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Thereon D. Wells
On Saturday, November 2, 2019, Thereon (Tom) Wells departed this life peacefully in Sentara Hospice House. He was born May 29, 1939 in Duplin County, NC. The second oldest son of the late Willie G. Wells and Lila Wells. He attended school in North Carolina, moved to Virginia and got his first real job as he so often said at the Virginian Pilot as a Truck Driver. He retired from the company after 50 plus…...
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Keasha Bowser Hunt
Keasha Bowser Hunt 46, was called by the Master to accept her heavenly rewards on October 30, 2019. She was predeceased by her father, Ronald A. Bowser. Left to cherish her precious memories are her beloved husband, Anthony W. Hunt, Sr.; sons, Kenneth M. and Matthew C. Hunt; stepchildren, Krishna and Anthony Hunt, Jr.; mother, Cynthia Bowser; sister, Ronica L. Bowser (Ronald); niece, Brittni K. Law (O’mond); nephews, Ronald B. Bowser, O’mond and O’Ryon Law;…...
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Forris Anthony
Deacon Emeritus Forris Anthony was born Thursday August 9, 1934 to the late Percy Sr. and Mary Anthony. He peacefully transitioned Thursday October 31, 2019 surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was a native of Scotland Neck, NC and gave his life to Christ in 1943. He was baptized at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church (Scotland Neck), where Reverend Whitaker was the pastor. Early on, he joined the United States Army and served for…...
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Vernon L. Gordon, Sr.
Deacon (Colonel) Vernon L. Gordon, Sr. Vernon Lee Gordon, Sr. was born in Norfolk County, VA, on October 29, 1936 to the late Hayward and Rena Sivills Gordon. He was the fourth of six children. Having lived a blessed life, filled with love and service to God, family, and humanity, this man of God was called home to be with the Lord. He attended a one-room schoolhouse in Richard’s Swamp, which is better known as…...
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Da'Jon Lee Todd
Our loving husband, father, son, brother and friend, affectionately called “Poodie” passed this life on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. He was born April 16, 1993 in Chesapeake, VA. Da’Jon was a 2011 graduate from Oscar Smith High School. He later attended VCU where he majored in Electrical Engineering. He left VCU and began working as a Longshoreman with the ILA Local 1248. Da’Jon was a giver and believed in outreach to the community. As the…...
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Da’Jon Lee Todd
Our loving husband, father, son, brother and friend, affectionately called “Poodie” passed this life on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. He was born April 16, 1993 in Chesapeake, VA. Da’Jon was a 2011 graduate from Oscar Smith High School. He later attended VCU where he majored in Electrical Engineering. He left VCU and began working as a Longshoreman with the ILA Local 1248. Da’Jon was a giver and believed in outreach to the community. As the…...
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Bernice Saunders Vaughan
Bernice Saunders Vaughan fell asleep in the Lord and entered the everlasting church on October 31, 2019. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia on April 1, 1936, and was the only child of Marie and George Saunders. She was educated in Norfolk, and received her Bachelor of Science degree from Norfolk State College (Now Norfolk State University). She was employed by Norfolk Public Schools for over (30) years as an elementary school teacher. Additionally, she…...
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Jean E. Jefferson McNair
Jean Evelyn (Jefferson) McNair was called home by our Lord and Savior after a long journey. She was born on February 11, 1945, in Emporia, Virginia, to the late John W. Jefferson, Sr. and Cherry Wilder Jefferson, and was the beloved grand-daughter of the late Nancy Jefferson. She was vibrant, nurturing and loving. Jean was a member of the Jefferson Family who founded Jefferson Elementary School, the Jefferson Cemetery and Chapel Hill Baptist Church of…...
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Keith Malone Bell
Keith Malone Bell was born and raised in the Berkley area of Norfolk, Virginia. He was educated in the Norfolk Public School System. He attended Robert Gate Elementary, Campostella Middle School and Lake Taylor High School. At the age of 18, Keith enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. After his service as a Marine, he began a career as an Environmental Specialist for 30 years and 20 years of which he worked at the Norfolk…...
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Albert Lee Askew
Albert Lee Askew lovingly known as “Pumpkin” or “Yogi” entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Maryview Medical Center, Portsmouth, VA. He was born on July 29, 1952 in Norfolk County, to the late Katherine and James Albert Askew. Albert grew up in the Cavalier Manor section of Portsmouth, VA. He was educated in the Portsmouth Public School System and a proud graduate of Cradock High School in 1971. He was an…...
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Angela Santina Wilson
In the early mornings, October 30, 2019, God dispatched His angel of mercy and took the soul of our beloved, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, Angela Wilson. Angela was born May 17, 1964, to the late Herman Booth and late Sarah Riddick in Norfolk, VA. She was predeceased by sisters, Jacquline D. Lassiter, and Pamela J. Riddick and her brother Gregory D. Riddick. Her biggest joy in life was caring for her children and friends.…...
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Fred Lee Riddick, Jr.
Fred Lee Riddick, Jr. passed away on OctoFred Lee Riddick Jr. entered into eternal rest on October 29, 2019 at the age of 68. Fred was a very cool dude, who played by his own rules. He enjoyed riding his bike with his beloved wife,Laverne. Watching his Pittsburg Steelers play football as well as his Western movies. Fred was educated in Portsmouth City Schools and graduated from I.C. Norcom High School, class of 1970. Fred…...
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Clarence Lee Poole, Jr.
Our beloved Brother, Uncle and friend Clarence Lee Poole Jr. “Sunny” went home with the Lord on Oct.29, 2019. He was born Sept. 3 1936 in Princess Anne County.(Va.) He’s the son of the late Elder Clarence Lee Poole Sr and Ella Goodman Poole. Clarence was employed by the City of Va. Beach in his early years. He also, worked with Greenwood Garden Services for 38 yrs. until he retired in 2002. He was a member of pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He…...
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Betty Jackson Lee
“Our Beloved Betty” On October 27, 2019 Betty Jackson Lee heard the words of her Lord and Savior, “Well done thy good and faithful servant, enter in and take your rest.” A Time to Be Born – Betty’s earthly journey began in Birmingham, Alabama on February 28, 1938. She was the daughter of the late Clifton Estelle and Lucile Jackson. A Time to Learn- Betty was educated in the private school system. She completed her post…...
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Leonard E. Sivells
During the morning of October 27, 2019, Leonard Eugene Sivells slipped away quietly at home to rest in eternal peace. He was a native of Portsmouth, Virginia and was born on June 14, 1969 to the late Larenda Sivells. Leonard graduated in 1987 from I.C. Norcom High School, in Portsmouth, Virginia and did further study at Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Virginia. He enlisted in the U.S. Army after high school as an Ammunition and…...
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Lillie Mae Cox
Our Beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, affectionately known as “Lil”, was called home to be with the Lord on October 27, 2019. Lillie Mae was the daughter of the late Willie Foreman & Mary Moye Foreman. She was a native of Greenville, NC, and made a home in Norfolk Virginia, before going to New York in 1958 to pursue a career with the Health and Hospitals Corporation, Queens Hospital. In 1967 she married her late…...
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Arli Sullemunn, Jr.
Arli Sullemunn Jr. was born August 16, 1948 to the late Arli Sullemunn Sr. and Odessa Norman. Arli and his siblings Omar, Sharefah, Khalel (who has passed), Allat and Manat were born and raised in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn, New York. The family was affiliated with the Jewish faith and attended synagogues on a regular basis. At the age of 18 he was drafted into the army and sent to fight in the war…...
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Geraldine E. Arps
CELEBRATION OF LIFE Our beloved Junior Matriarch, Geraldine Elizabeth Arps, born March 29, 1937 to the late Wesley Lee, Sr. and Geraldine Sneed, transitioned to her Eternal Estate, on October 26, 2019. She was predeceased by her late husband, Linwood Arps, eldest daughter: Linda McCloud, grandsons: Fred Lee and Myquan McCloud. GERALDINE “MS. BOOTSIE” ARPS was a loving mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, great-great grandmother, aunt, and dear friend. Formerly, she was employed by J. H.…...
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Lester Johnson
John 3:16 (NIV) “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Lester Johnson, age 73, was called home to be with the Lord, with his loving family by his bedside, on Thursday, October 24, 2019. He attended Norfolk Public Schools as a student, and a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. He was a retired Operations…...
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Annie C. Dunbar
Mrs. Annie Corbett Dunbar, age 70, went to her heavenly home on, Wednesday, October 23, 2019. She was born on August 4, 1949 to Margaret Young and Jasper Corbett in Portsmouth, VA. She worked as a CNA for many years in the area of nursing and in home care. She was also a cosmetologist and previously loved doing hair. Annie loved the Lord and was a light to the family. She was a loveable, passionate…...
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Walter Dudley, Jr.
Walter Dudley, Jr., more affectionately known as “Mikey” or “Lil Walt” was called home from labor to rest on Thursday, October 24, 2019. Mickey was born on September 5, 1978 to Lillian Knight and the late Walter Dudley, Sr. Mikey accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Olive Grove Baptist Church. He received his formal education in Norfolk Public Schools. Mikey was currently employed with BAE Systems in Norfolk.Mikey was a…...
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