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Luvenia M. Dailey
Luvenia Dailey, 82 , passed away April 21, 2018. A native of Lee County, N.C. Luvenia was born July 21, 1935 to the late Alonzo & Lornea McCoy. She worked as a welder for many years with J.G. Wilson Steele Company. Luvenia was a mother to her children and her church, community, she loved to fish, travel, and singing was her passion. She was best known for her food band and generosity. Luvenia was predeceased by her sons, Fred &…...
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Charlotte Denise Faust
On April 20, 2018 God came and took out of our lives a beautiful flower, Charlotte D. Faust, beloved mother, wife, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, great aunt and sister-in-law. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia to the later Alexander and Lenora McCall. Charlotte received her education in Norfolk Public School System. She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband James Faust, one daughter Aishja Lawrence, two brothers, Alexander Ricks and Alfonso McCall, one sister, Theresa Loftin all of Norfolk, Virginia; six grandchildren,…...
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Carolyn A. Owens
Carolyn Mizell Owens transitioned from earth to glory on Saturday, April 21, 2018. Carolyn was born on June 17, 1946 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Charlie and Lillian Mizell, Jr. She was raised in the Liberty Park section of Norfolk. She is a 1964 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. Carolyn accepted Christ at an early age and joined Second Calvary Baptist Church. Carolyn was a Golden Age member of the church, having…...
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James Edward Waffe
The Great Almighty God call home from labor to reward. Our dear husband, brother, brother in law, uncle, great uncle, great-great uncle, great-greatgreat uncle, great-great-great-great uncle, James Edward Waffe A.K.A. “Spooky Skinner”. He was born May 06, 1941 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Mr. James C. Skinner and the late Mrs. Ethel Mae Skinner and his biological father Mr. James H. Waffe. His entire life was traveling the country. James aka Spooky was educated in the City of Norfolk Public Schools.…...
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Johnnie E. Linear, Jr.
Johnnie E. Linear, Jr. 93, passed away on April 19, 2018 under hospice care at Thornton Hall Rehab and Nursing Home in Norfolk, VA. He was born on September 3, 1924 in Norfolk, VA. His parents were the late Johnnie E. Linear, Sr. and Nellie J. Linear. He was predeceased by his sisters, Deloris L. Brinkley and Juanita L. Porter. He retired from the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier. At his death,…...
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Blanche Riddick
Blanche Ward Riddick was born on October 23, 1919, in Bertie Co. N. C., to the late Steward and Mollie Ward, the 4th of ten children. She graduated from C. G. White High School, in Powellsville, N. C., where she enjoyed playing basketball. She was baptized at Piney Wood Chapel Baptist Church, Powellsville, at an early age. After graduation, she married William Riddick, who preceded her in death, and moved to Portsmouth, Va., where she…...
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Gloria Jean Daniels
Gloria Jean Daniels was born on December 9, 1952 in Norfolk VA to the late Edward B. Daniels and Chlora D. Daniels . The Lord called her home on April 20, 2018. Gloria retired from Norfolk Navel Supply Center (NOB). A graduate of Hampton School of Deaf. She attended the Deaf Missionary Church and the Six Mt. Zion Baptist Temple. A Loving mother and grand she left to cherishes her son Theodore R, Daniels and daughter Tenille Daniels, (Kenneth Riddick) five…...
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Michael A. Williams
Michael Anthony Williams passed away on April 17, 2018 in Portsmouth, VA. He was born in Virginia on August 1, 1957 to the late Ola Mae Jennings Williams and Haywood Williams of Suffolk, VA. He is the youngest boy of 5 children. Michael Williams graduated from Kennedy High School in 1976 thereafter attending Tuskegee Institute and then graduated with a bachelor’s and 1982 it is there he also met his wife the Lake Eva Griffith Williams. Michael A. Williams worked for the Norfolk Naval…...
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Shirley C. Gray
On Wednesday, April 18, 2018, God whispered the name of his Angel Shirley Gray after an extended illness. Shirley will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 30 years, Raymond Sr. and their children, Donna, Raymond Jr, and Renee, siblings Edwina and Larry Williams. Shirley will also be missed by her 9 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and a host of family and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Donnie Cook and Juanita Williams and…...
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William Lee Lewis, Sr.
“God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So, He put his arms around you and whispered, “come to me” A golden heart stopped beating hard working hands at rest. God broke our hands to prove to use. He only takes the best” William was born on October 20, 1947 in Norfolk, Virginia. He was the son of the late William and Violet Lewis. He was predeceased by his sister, Marlo Trent and brother-…...
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Debra Ann Boney
Debra Ann Gregory Boney was born February 12, 1973 in Norfolk, Virginia to parent Ernest Lee Gregory deceased and Rev. Marion D. Robinson. Debra live in Norfolk, Virginia until the age of 6 when she move to the Camelot area of Chesapeake, Va. She attended Camelot Elementary, Deep Cree Junior High and graduated from Deep Creek High all in Chesapeake, VA. She played volleyball, basketball and ran track in school. She later met and married Maurice Boney, Sr. from that union they…...
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Robert Thomas Lucas, III
On April 11, 2018, God invited one of his proudest soldiers, Robert Thomas Lucas, III to party with him for eternity. Affectionately known by many, as Lil Rob, GG, G5, Freaky 5, and Knowledge daGod, born and raised in Norfolk, VA in the Balletine Area to the proud parents, Ramona Lucas and the late, Robert L. Whitehurst, on July 23, 1990. He was the first grandson of wonderful grandparents, the late Thomas Lucas (Pop Luke),…...
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Vivian Pope
Vivian Pope, 73, passed away on April 14, 2018 after a brief illness. She was predeceased by Delma Matthews, Sr. (father), Mabel Matthews (mother), and Delma Matthews, Jr. (brother). Vivian is survived by her sister, brother, three children, six grandchildren, two nieces, and many nephews. Vivian was a proud graduate of Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, Virginia. She attended Norfolk State University and for thirty-nine years, she worked for the U.S. Postal Service....
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Kenneth M. Givens, Sr.
Kenneth Marcell Givens, Sr. (Papa “G”) of Norfolk, Virginia, passed away on April 11, 2018. Kenneth was born June 17, 1928 in Sussex County, Virginia to Eugene and Cleo Givens. He attended St. Joseph Catholic School and years later continued his education at Book T. Washington High School Class of 1965. Kenneth proudly served for five years in the U.S. Army and participated in the Korean War where he was wounded and then reassigned back…...
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Willis Bruce Hardy
To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven…Ecclesiastes 3:1 Mr. Willis Bruce Hardy, son of the late Willis Hardy and Gwendolyn Hardy, was born on November 25, 1950 in Youngstown, OH. Willis married his college sweetheart, Bessie Townes on April 19, 1970. Soon thereafter he joined the United States Army in September 1970 where he served faithfully. They were blessed with a daughter, Michelle from their union. While…...
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Cecil E. Barrett
On April 12, 2018, Mr Cecil E Barrett, A good man, departed to his eternal resting place after a brief illness. He was born to the late Lillie Mae Barrett, however he is still survived by his father, Waverly Barrett and a dear Step mother, Elizabeth Barrett. He was predeceased by his older brother, Waverly Jr. Our dearly beloved was a friendly and generous guy who loved God, the church, and people.He served as a member…...
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Joyce Audrey Crews
Joyce P. Crews, 81, gently entered eternal rest on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at the Currituck House in Moyock, North Carolina. Born on November 27, 1936 in Moyock, NC, she was the sixth of eight children born to late Jacob and Johnnie V. Phillips and was the wife of the late Robert Eugene Crews Sr., the love of her life. At a very early age she accepted Christ as her savior and was baptized as a member of Christian Home Baptist Church. Mrs. Joyce Crews attended Currituck Union…...
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Ida A. Pratt
Our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend, Ida Ann Pratt, peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Saturday evening, April 14, 2018. Ida was born on January 16, 1923 in Bridgetown, VA. She was the youngest of seven children born to the late William Henry Bryant and the late Effie Sarah Bailey Bryant. She received her formal education in Bridgetown, VA and later in Philadelphia, PA. While in Philadelphia, Ida married the late Naymon Harmon…...
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Derrick Demetrius Lawson
Derrick Demetrius Lawson was born on April 18, 1980 in Norfolk, Va. to the late Curtis Herring & Rita Lawson. Derrick graduated from Norfolk Preparatory High School in 1998. After high school, Derrickworked many different jobs and worked at his last job Tidewater Staffing for many years. At Derrick’s last job he helped a lot of people with getting employment and he took pride in doing what he loved to do. Derrick had a love for his motorcycle, crabbing, cooking on the grill and…...
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Lillian D. Facada
Dr. L. Deonne Richardson Facada quietly entered Paradise in the early morning of Saturday, April 14, 2018. She was a cherished daughter of Evangelist Lillian P. Richardson and the late Bishop Callie Richardson. Her legacy of braveness and faithfulness to God and Family will be left to her son Chase and daughter Sydnee. Both were her pride and joy. Her sisters D. Carol Harris and Ceshia Canty along with brothers Callie, Ronald, Carl, Celvin, and…...
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Mary Porter
Mary John Williams Porter transitioned into internal rest early Wednesday morning, April 11, 2018 at Maryveiw Nursing Care Center. Mary was born on June 15, 1927 to Herman Williams, Sr. and Della Crocker Williams in Courtland (South Hampton County), VA. Mary was the second born into a family of seven children and her father passed away when she was ten years old. Mary had to become a great help to her mom taking care of her siblings and working on the…...
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Michael Jones
Michael Jones was born on November 5, 1957 in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late Hattie Morrison Jones and Stewart Edward Jones, Sr. Michael was educated in the Portsmouth Public Schools System. Soon after began his career as a Tank Cleaner for Norshipco now BAE. Michael passion was spending his time with family and friends. He was also an avid San Francisco 49ers fan. Michael was a private person but he had a big heart and loved his family dearly. He would spend…...
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Mary Violet Black
On April 9, 2018, at Sentara Nursing Care in Portsmouth, VA, Mary Violet Black (Lee) departed this life for eternal reward. Mary was the second of four children born in Newark, NJ on January 25, 1924 to Lucille and John Lee Sr. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Gloria Harris, brothers John Lee Jr. and Frederick Lee. Children Isaiah Howard Jr. and Gwendolyn Brathwaite. Grandson Carl Headen. Mary worked at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Lyons, NJ well…...
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LaGretta M. Hammond
LaGretta M. Hammond passed away peacefully April 11, 2018. She was born in Norfolk, VA. She was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School class of 1963 and loved the marching band. She was a die hard Dallas Cowboys fan and an avid Bingo player. She was the owner of “A Touch of Patience” shared housing and also retired as the Director of Security of Lake Taylor Hospital in Norfolk, VA. LaGretta was predeceased…...
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Thomas Jefferson Boone
Thomas J. Boone, 53 departed this life on Friday, April 6, 2018 after a lengthy visit with his loving family at his side in Richmond, VA. Thomas was predeceased by his nephew, Tyler Lee. He leaves to cherish his beautiful memory, his daughter, Jayla Mae Boone; his son, Jaden John Lewis Boone; step daughters, Jonea Cruz and Jonelle Mays (and children); his devoted parents, John L. Boone and Shirley M. Boone; two encouraging sisters, Yvonne…...
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Cynthia C.W. Mann
On Saturday, April 7, 2018, Cynthia C. W. Mann of Norfolk, Virginia went home to be with the Lord. She was born February 26, 1956 to Linwood McKinley Clark, Sr. and Pastor Willie Mae Clark in Norfolk, Virginia. She was educated in Norfolk Public Schools and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School where she participated in many clubs and was a member of the cheerleading squad. As a child, every Sunday she attended Jerusalem…...
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Rhakel Ramel Mason
Rhakel Ramel Mason, aka, “Edward Lee Hendricks, Jr.” 41, passed away on April 6, 2018. He leaves to cherish his parents, Edward Lee Hendricks and Mary Elizabeth Hendricks of Suffolk, VA; five sisters, Rhonda Neville (Theodore) of Norfolk, VA, Contina Clark (Donta) of Suffolk, VA, Patrice Hendricks of Portsmouth, VA, Maria Hendricks-McCoy (Nathan) of Portsmouth, VA and Sheila Hendricks of Norfolk, VA; one brother, Antwan Hendricks of Chesapeake, VA; 18 nieces and nephews and a…...
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Vanessa J. Redmond
Vanessa Redmond passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at Norfolk General Hospital. She was born in Norfolk, VA on September 23, 1952, to the late George and Luzetta Stewart. She grew up in the neighborhoods of Bowling Park and Park Place, and for many years she attended New Calvary Baptist Church in Norfolk, VA. She graduated from Maury High School in 1970. She retired from the City of Norfolk Social Services. Vanessa is survived…...
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Julian William Barrett
Julian William Barrett was born to Keyunda Steele and Lester Barrett on November 1, 2017 at 1:18pm, weighting 6lb and 8oz of love and was 18 inches long. “JuJu” is what everyone loved to call him. The world’s happiest baby. Julian had the chubbiest cheeks that both his mommy and daddy loved to kiss, and a smile and laugh that was contagious that warmed everyone’s heart. He loved his sisters touch and closeness and even story time. Julian loved watching…...
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Georgiana McClease
Georgiana Peace McClease was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 7, 2018. On September 15, 1958, Georgiana was born in Henderson, North Carolina. At the age of 16, she relocated to Norfolk, Virginia where she began to make her mark. She began a career as a coat finisher at Finklstein’s. Georgiana enjoyed nature, cooking and celebrating with her beloved ones. At a family gathering you would find her on…...
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