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Juanita H. Thomas
On Monday, July 15, 2019, God called Juanita Hines Thomas, our beloved sister, aunt, and friend home. Juanita, affectionally known by her family as “Nita”, is the second child of five. She was born on October 3, 1950 to Paul Hoover Hines and Alberta Person Hines in Chicago, Illinois. When she was very young, the family moved back to Emporia, VA, where she was raised. Her christian experience began early in her life at St.…...
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Joyce Gilliam Brown
Joyce Laverne Gilliam Brown was born on March 7, 1936, to Geneva and Lovies Gilliam. Nicknamed “Joycie-Girl” by her beloved Grandma Mit (paternal grandmother), and lovingly dubbed “Re-Joyce” by her uncle Robert Lee Gilliam. Re-Joyce was an only child, but she was soon joined by her cousins, Francis and Alverta. Francis and Joyce, though cousins by birth, were sisters by lifestyle. Their parents dressed them alike. They loved one another and learned to laugh early and often.…...
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Arethalia L. Whitfield-Scott
Arethalia Whitfield Scott peacefully left this earth to go home to her heavenly Father on July 17,2019 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Thalia (as many knew her) was born Arethalia Laverne Knight to the late Randolph Haskins and Edith Knight. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her very loving non-biological father, Earnest Thomas Vaughn Sr and sister Edith Sutton. Arethalia worked as a civil servant for the government at various…...
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Thomas Coleman
Thomas E. Coleman was called home to be with the Lord on July 16, 2019. Tommy was born on April 28, 1943 in New York City and was raised in Staten Island, NY. He graduated from Port Richmond High School where he was president of his senior class 1960. Tom earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Virginia Wesleyan University. Tommy met and married Faye Webb on July 18, 1970 and from this union they became the…...
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Stephanie K. Jackson
Stephanie entered into eternal rest on July 16th, 2019. Born Stephanie Devonna Keeling on March 7, 1971 to the late Pamela Keeling and Melvin Upsher. She instantly became the object of affection to her late grandmother Margaret R. Keeling. Although her mother loved her dearly, Stephanie was reared by her grandmother, Ms. “Mar” Keeling in the Diggs Park Housing Community; a community that embodied the meaning of Village. Stephanie and her grandmother were inseparable. While…...
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Doris Rae Owens
On Tuesday, July 16, 2019, Deaconess Doris Rae Owens was called into the eternal arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.. She was a native of Turkey, NC and was a long time resident of Virginia Beach, VA and Chesapeake, VA. Deaconess Owens was born on August 21, 1938, in Turkey, NC to the late Lee and Inez Campbell and was married to the late Ernest (OD) Owens. She was educated in the Sampson…...
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Shelby R. Pinkney
Shelby Renette “Nett” Pinkney, 58, of Norfolk, Virginia was peacefully called home on July 15, 2019. Shelby was known and loved for her kind and generous heart. Shelby could be as feisty as a bull, and as gentle as a lamb. There are so many words to describe Nett, such as, chatty, funny, easy-going, friendly, generous, tidy and the list goes on. Shelby was born August 18, 1960 to the late Robert and Queenie Pinkney.…...
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Solomon Aaron Johnson, Sr.
Solomon Aaron Johnson, Sr. was born December 15, 1958 to the late Daisey Webb-Santos and Samuel Johnson in Norfolk, Virginia. He peacefully departed this life on July 16, 2019 with his family at his side. Solomon was joined in marriage to Marieta Tillman, from this union they were blessed with twins, Solomon Aaron Jr. and Shannon Arnelle. He was a dedicated father and loving husband. He was committed in preparing his son and daughter for life through education and life skills. He…...
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Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker, Sr.
Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker was born January 2, 1964 in Norfolk, VA to Raymond Whitaker, Sr and Novella Whitaker. He passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019. Pernell graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1982 and later received an honorary Bachelor’s degree from Norfolk State University. His humble beginnings started in Youngs Park Housing Community where he was inspired to start his boxing career. He became an American Professional Boxer in 1984 when…...
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Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker, Sr.
Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker was born January 2, 1964 in Norfolk, VA to Raymond Whitaker, Sr and Novella Whitaker. He passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019. Pernell graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1982 and later received an honorary Bachelor’s degree from Norfolk State University. His humble beginnings started in Youngs Park Housing Community where he was inspired to start his boxing career. He became an American Professional Boxer in 1984 when…...
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Ronni Lyn Wilson-Mason
Ronni Lyn Wilson-Mason, 41, went home to be with the Lord on July 14, 2019. Born February 22, 1978, she was the daughter of Ronald Wilson (Katrina) and Rhonda Ferebee-Wilder. Ronni was a 1996 graduate of Lake Taylor High School. She also attended Radford University as well as Norfolk State University. On December 22, 2005, Ronni married the love of her life, LeRoy Mason. She also leaves to cherish her precious memories sons, Torilus and…...
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Carvin Cortez Edwards
Carvin Cortez Edwards our husband, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, and uncle departed this life on Monday, July 15, 2019 at the Consulate Health Care of Norfolk. He was born to the late Lorenzo and Edna Edwards on June 28, 1924 in Norfolk Virginia. He attended school in Henderson NC. After graduating he joined the US Navy for four years. He was a veteran having served in Pearl Harbor in 1941. Carvin retired from the Military and…...
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Annie R. Walker
The LOVELY Annie Ruth Walker was born on September 5, 2019 to Mary Walker and Raleigh Booker Throughout her life she became the mother of four children, Sabrina Walker in 1968, Willis(Puff) Walker in 1974, Jason Walker in 1977, and Keyon Waters in 1983. Annie has 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Annie was a strong ,independent woman who spoke her mind, but dwelled in the house of God, and knew ultimately , God had the…...
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Sidney Isaiah Watson
Sidney I. Watson, 19, passed away on July 12, 2019 in Suffolk, VA. He was born on November 29, 1999 in Chesapeake, VA to Gwendolyn Brown and Sidney Watson. He leaves to cherish his memory his parents and siblings....
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Lizzie Ford
Lizzie Ford, 82, departed this life on July 13, 2019 in Norfolk, VA. She was born in Boykins, VA on May 28, 1937. She is survived by Richard Ford, Jr. (brother), and a host of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by Richard Ford, Sr. (father), Lillian Ford (mother), Earl Ford (son), Levi Ford, Oscar Ford, Ben Ford (brothers) and Carrie Freeman, Lorena Jones, Fannie Futrell, and Evangeline Sutton (sisters). She will truly be missed…...
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Leonard Charles Moore
Leonard Charles Moore was born on August 26, 1959 to his parents, Isaac and Hattie Moore in Brooklyn, NY. In 1977, Leonard graduated from Aviation high School in Long Island City, NY and joined the U. S Navy the same year. He served in the Navy onboard the USS RECOVERY, USS FAIRFAX COUNTY, USS SHENANDOAH, and SIMA (Shore Intermediate Maintenance Activity) Portsmouth and Naval Station Norfolk. In 1998, Leonard retired from the Navy as Machinery…...
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Leroy Robert Thompkins
BM1 Leroy R. Thompkins, Boatswain Mate First Class USN was born to the late Robert and Winnie Thompkins. He was the oldest child of eight children. Leroy was a Cub Scout, Eagle Scout, and an Explorer. Leroy left Cleveland, Ohio in 1961 to join the Navy. He met and married the love of his life Dorothy Thompkins in 1966. He is survived by his wife Dorothy M. Thompkins of 50 plus years, and son Bobby…...
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Lucy M. Walker
On July 12, 2019 at 6:20am, Lucy Walker Took her last breath. Lizzie was born February 21, 1933 to the late John Moore and Georgiana Smith Moore in Bremo Bluff, VA. She was also predeceased by her husband, John Anthony Walker, Jr. Lucy Walker was a member of St. Paul Baptist Community Church in Brooklyn, NY and joined New Hope Baptist Church in Virginia Beach, VA. Lucy and John A. Walker, Jr. raised five children,…...
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Patricia Spellman-Corprew
Patricia Celestine Spellman-Corprew, a long time resident of Southside Hampton Roadsand Mother of Eight, was called home to our Lord on Friday, the 12th of July at the age of 68. Born August 19, 1950 in Norfolk, Patricia was raised and grew up in Norfolk, Virginia. She received a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Norfolk State University, after which she spent some time as a substitute teacher for Norfolk Public Schools, and as a…...
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Ronald Anthony Pitt, Jr.
Ronald Anthony Pitt, Jr. was born on June 4, 1980 in Wichita, Kansas. He moved to Virginia with his family as a very young child. Since a child, Ron has always been a very special individual that has impacted the lives of many. From Virginia to Alaska to Florida, many share stories about the difference he has made in their life. We are here to celebrate Ron’s life because God said his job here on…...
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Estelle Maye
On the night of July 11, 2019, the Lord called Estelle Rouse Maye to rest. Mrs. Estelle was born in Green County, North Carolina. The daughter of Walter Rouse and Allie Jane Barnes Rouse. The middle child of six children. She attended elementary school in North Carolina. She moved to Norfolk, VA after marrying the now late Jesse Maye. Estelle sold cosmetics for a few years and worked in assisted living for four years and…...
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Charles E. Greer
Charles “Chuck” Greer Chesapeake, Charles E. Greer, 78, transitioned peacefully at home on Tuesday evening July 9, 2019 in the arms of his lovely wife, Ruby R. Greer. He was born in Chattanooga, TN to the late Alice and Fred Greer. In Lieu of flowers, you may contribute to Emanuel AME Church Building Fund 637 North Street Portsmouth,VA 23321 c/o Rev. Flythe, Pastor or Donate to your local National Kidney Foundation in honor of Charles E. Greer....
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Estelle Ingram
Estella Vernice Ingram was born January 18, 1939, in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Sarah Jennings Rowe and Maurice Rowe. She was the last survivor of her late siblings Lawrence Edwards Sears, Marie Buckner, David Lee McCullough and just recently their baby brother Maurice Rowe Jr. Estella was a beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother and sister. She graduated form Booker T. Washington High School and enter the workforce for Norfolk Public School as a cook and…...
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Calvin L. Drew
On Monday, July 8, 2019, Calvin L. Drew departed this life. He rested his eyes for the last time while surrounded by his beloved family at his Chesapeake home. Calvin, better known by many as “Bud” or “Lil Bud,” had many friends and loved ones. He was born on December 7, 1961 to the late William Major, Sr. and Queenie Elizabeth Drew. Calvin attended Norfolk Public Schools. He believed in working hard throughout his life.…...
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Dearthur Dixon, Jr.
Dearthur Dixon, Jr. was the oldest son born to the late, Dearthur Dixon, Sr. and Ann Lee Stith. he is also predeceased by his son, Rashawn “Peanut” Finney and brother, Reggie G. Dixon. He leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Jushua Brown of Suffolk, VA, and Deshawn Finney of Chesapeake, VA; one sister, Sherri Ann Dixon of Suffolk, VA; one nephew, Jashawn Dixon; longtime life partner, Michelle Randell of Portsmouth VA, and a host…...
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Gracie L. Torrens
Gracie L. Torrens, 69, departed this life on July 9, 2019 at home in Norfolk, VA. She was born in Saluda, South Carolina on June 22, 1950. She retired from K&W Cafeteria (Norfolk, VA) after many years of employment. She enjoyed dancing, cooking, traveling with her husband, watching movies, and spending time with family. She’ll be most remembered for her beautiful smile, smooth dance moves and her love of cooking. She is survived by William Torrens (Husband),…...
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Irene Louise Mabry Brooks
Mrs. Irene Mabry Brooks, 97, of the 2200 block of Barraud Ave. passed away on July 9, 2019 at her residence. She was born to the late Irene Smith Mabry and Walter E. Mabry, Sr. on August 13, 1921 in Norfolk, Virginia. She was also predeceased by her husband, George A. Brooks, Sr.; two sisters, Norma Mabry Watson and Charlotte Mabry Williams; four brothers, Bernard Mabry, James Mabry, Dennis A. Mabry and SFC Walter E. Mabry, Jr.; grandparents, Henry and…...
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Dominique L. Scrivens
Dominique-Lavar Scrivens was born on November 7,1964 in Buffalo, New York to Helen P Young and the late Irving B. Scrivens. Dominique passed after a brief illness on Saturday July 6, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. surrounded by family and close friends. Dominique accepted Christ at an early age where she attended Revelation Baptist Church until she was sixteen and then joined the family of Faith Missionary Baptist Church. Dominique attended Buffalo Performing Arts and majored…...
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Deborah Diane Royal
On July 3, 2019, our beloved Deborah Diane Royal of Providence Rhode Island affectionately known as “Debbie” made her eternal transition to her heavenly home. As she transitioned, Debbie was surrounded by her darling daughter Starr, the holy scriptures and the songs of the Lord. Debbie flew peacefully into the arms of Jesus. Left behind to cherish her memory are her loving parents, Bishop Moses L. Davis Sr, Minister Evangeline M. Davis of Norfolk Virginia,…...
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Cheri Denise Holloway Adderley
Cheri Denise Holloway Adderley born December 6 1974 in Henderson NC. She was known as Peachez by many. She was born to Hazel Bullock McClarin and James (Jamiez) Holloway who proceeded her in death. Cheri was a manager in the Hospitality Industry for many years .Cheri entered eternal rest on Friday July 5 , 2019. Cheri Life would seem too short to many but to those who were touched by her understood that the quality of existence…...
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Bernadine Scott
Bernadine was born August 8, 1929 in Buffalo, New York. She was the second daughter of Benjamin F. and Corinne Wright. She graduated from Fosdick-Masten High School in 1947. She married James Lee Lyles and had a son, Craig Lyles. She was a New York state master barber for fifteen years. She later married Wallace Scott (deceased). She worked as a medical assistance until she retired in 1994. She moved to Portsmouth, VA to be…...
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Dwayne A. Owens
On Thursday, July 4, 2019, a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, Dwayne Antwion Owens, slipped into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He is preceded in death by his mother, Jessie Lee Owens; father, George Wilson, Jr.; sisters, Maxine Shorts and Bernadine Kelley. He is survived by his wife, LaRana; his daughter, Mia; his siblings, Barbara Davis, James Owens (Nancy), George Wilson, III and Iris Phelps-Perry; as well as numerous…...
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Jamonta RaQuan Faison
On November 1, 1997, Adelene Faison gave birth to a handsome son Jamonta’Requan Faison. Jamonta’ departed his life on June 30, 2019. He has loved and known by many. Jamonta’ was born and raised in Portsmouth and attended Woodrow Wilson High School. While in school, Jamonta’ was known as a jokster from making jokes to dancing. Jamonta’ was known by many as “Jay/Rozay” and was a very compassionate person. He would always put others before…...
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Charles Rice
Charles Edward Rice was born November 8, 1967 in Brooklyn, New York to Charles Edward Baskerville and Betty S. Rice-Scott. Charles was his first name, but he preferred people to call him “Rice.” Rice grew up in Brooklyn, New York but later moved to Virginia and met the love of his life, Dominique Patrice Mitchell. They soon wedded on March 8, 2000. Rice was employed with Corman Construction, he was a very dedicated employee, where he was soon…...
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Sonya G. Young
Sonya Goodman Young, 52 of Chesapeake, Virginia, was granted her angel wings on July 3, 2019. She courageously battled cancer for ten years. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Sonya had touched throughout her memorable life. She was born on May 22 ,1967 in Norfolk, Virginia. Sonya graduated from Deep Creek High School in 1985. After high school Sonya attended Norfolk State University and Virginia State University prior to joining…...
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Lucious "Junebug" Williams, Jr.
God saw the road had gotten rough; the hills were hard to climb; He gently closed his loving eyes and whispered, “Peace Be Mine.” His weary hours, his days of pain are past; His ever patient worn out frame Has found sweet rest at last. Today we celebrate the Life of a husband, father, son, brother grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend, Lucious Williams, Jr. (Junebug). Lucious was born on August 5, 1941 in Harrellsville County,…...
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Lucious “Junebug” Williams, Jr.
God saw the road had gotten rough; the hills were hard to climb; He gently closed his loving eyes and whispered, “Peace Be Mine.” His weary hours, his days of pain are past; His ever patient worn out frame Has found sweet rest at last. Today we celebrate the Life of a husband, father, son, brother grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend, Lucious Williams, Jr. (Junebug). Lucious was born on August 5, 1941 in Harrellsville County,…...
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Rodney Edward Epps
“The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want” On Monday, July 1, 2019 Rodney Epps was called home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Rodney was born in Norfolk, Virginia on December 28, 1964 to the late George and Ruth Mae Epps. He received his primary education in Norfolk, VA. Diggs Park Elementary, Campostella Jr. High School, Lake Taylor High School. Rodney worked hard in the community workforce for over 30…...
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Yvette Denise Mills
Yvette Denise Mills, better known as “Niecy”, went on to be with the Lord on July 1, 2019. She was surrounded by her family during her peaceful transition following her battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Niecy was born August 17,1960 in Norfolk, VA. She was the daughter of Cledophis Evans and Mary L. Pollard. Niecy attended Deep Creek high school in Chesapeake Va and proudly earned her GED in 2014. Niecy was an amazing…...
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Michael Roderick Smith
Michael Roderick Smith better know as “Champ” departed this life on June 28, 2019 at the age of 69 to be with our Heavenly Father. “Champ” was born May 19, 1950 in Portsmouth, VA at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital to the late John E. Smith Sr and Lucille Smith. “Champ” attended Norfolk Public Schools and after graduating went into the United States Army where he served his country for many years. “Champ” was a very…...
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Clarence Elliot
Our hearts were deeply saddened on Sunday, June 30, 2019, when the chilly hands of death suddenly sealed the lips of our beloved son, brother, nephew, and friend, Clarence H. Elliot, III. A native of Virginia Beach, Virginia, he was the son of the late Clarence H. Elliot, II and Lisa Elliot Wiggins. Clarence joined Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. He completed high school and later attended the Wards Corner Beauty Academy. He enjoyed creating gorgeous…...
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