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Mary Francis Twine
Mary Francis Twine, age 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 15, 2018, at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina after a courageous battle with heart and respiratory conditions. Her son was by her side and her family was in her heart at the passing of her spirit. Mary Francis was born July 8, 1929, in Sunbury, NC, to Edward and Mary Sutton. She was a longtime resident of Norfolk, Virginia; three years ago,…...
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Deanna Brickhouse
Deanna S. Brickhouse was born in Norfolk, VA to Alice Turner, and Arthur Skinner. She was called to eternal rest on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. Deanna was a dedicated employee of Southland Technologies for over 20 years. Her coworkers became more like extended family members as she was always regarded as the strong, independent, caring but outspoken, woman that so many people have come to love cherish. When she retired in 2011, instead of enjoying…...
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Maurion B. Hardison
Maurion R. Hardison, 32, was called home on December 14, 2018 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Born to the late Karen Gaddy Hardison and Maurice Hardison, Maurion was always a gentle, loving and caring person. He attended Norfolk Public Schools and graduated from Lake Taylor High School. He also attended Tidewater Community College. Maurion worked as a Lab Technician at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital where he was dearly loved by everyone he worked with. Reared to be…...
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Rosalind L. Spivey-Houston
Rosalind ‘Roz’ L. Spivey-Houston was born on June 27, 1956 in New York, to her late parents, Robert L. Spivey and Abby L. Webb. The second of nine children, she is predeceased in death by four brothers. Ros was raised, and educated in New York, New York. Intelligent and determined, Roz graduated from State University of New York at New Paltz , where she earned a BA with Honors. While attending New Paltz, Roz met…...
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Aaron B. Russell, Sr.
Aaron B. Russell, Sr. of Chesapeake, Virginia, departed this life on December 5, 2018. He was born on July 24, 1946 to the late Gertrude S. and Clarence B. Russell, Sr. and was a former member of New Light Full Gospel Baptist Church. Aaron graduated from Union Kempsville High School, class of 1965. He also graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from St. Augustine’s College in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1969 and returned to Virginia Beach…...
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Kathy L. Harris
Kathy Lynette Harris departed on December 9, 2018 at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center in Williamsburg. She was born in Chesapeake on December 5, 1961. Kathy was the daughter of Rosa L. Joyner and the late Charles E. Joyner. She was educated at Indian River High School. Kathy worked for the Janitorial Department for Chesapeake Public School System. Kathy was a very energetic person. For whatever reason, Kathy loved jumping fences and kept a baseball…...
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Keona L. Bennett
Keona L. Bennett peacefully closed her eyes and began her eternal rest on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Keona was born June 20, 1989 to Darlene and Harold Bennett in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Keona was a graduate of Lake Taylor High School. She was a loving mother to her two children, Leyah and Andre Walke. She made many friends and will surely be missed by all who knew and loved her. She is predeceased by her…...
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Eugene K. Wilson "Bubba"
Eugene K. Wilson, “Bubba,” 87, passed away on December 11, 2018 at Depaul Medical Center. He was born on June 24, 1931 to the late Ethel Rowe and Elmer Wilson. He was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. “Bubba” retired after 30 years of service as a Process Operator for Penrod Jurden Clark. He is survived by his wife, Mable Wilson; son, Ron Wilson (Katrina); brother, Willy Alexander, Jr.; grandchildren, Ronnie Mason and…...
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Eugene K. Wilson “Bubba”
Eugene K. Wilson, “Bubba,” 87, passed away on December 11, 2018 at Depaul Medical Center. He was born on June 24, 1931 to the late Ethel Rowe and Elmer Wilson. He was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. “Bubba” retired after 30 years of service as a Process Operator for Penrod Jurden Clark. He is survived by his wife, Mable Wilson; son, Ron Wilson (Katrina); brother, Willy Alexander, Jr.; grandchildren, Ronnie Mason and…...
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Carolyn Elizabeth Simmons
Carolyn Elizabeth Simmons was born November 24, 1943 in Whitmire, SC, Newberry County by a midwife at the home of Mary Jane Rice to her parents, the late Sally Mae and Dennis Jeter Jr. and she departed this life on December 11, 2018. As a young lady, Lib as she was called, was quiet and focused on her studies. She graduated from Gallman High school in Newberry, SC in 1961 as the valedictorian of her…...
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John P. Perdue, Jr.
John Pete Perdue, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 . He was born December 23, 1949 to the late Ruth & John Perdue, Sr. (Radford, Virginia). He was preceded in death by his sisters Shirley Akers, Inez Stith and Ardelia Perdue. He leaves to cherish his memory; his wife Sharron of Virginia Beach; one daughter, Tonya Corley (Gavin) of Norfolk Virginia; two sons, Marlowe Benton (Sharronna) of Virginia Beach; and Lamont Mitchell (Cherelle) of…...
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Shirley B. Williams
On December 11, 2018, Our Heavenly Father called His daughter, Shirley B. Williams home. “Granny,” as she was affectionately called, was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend. She was born May 26, 1937, to the late Joseph and Alice Atkins. She was predeceased by the love of her life, Leroy Williams. She leaves one daughter, Phyllis Gilliam; three sons, Willie (Sharon), Jerry, and Vernon Hannah; one sister, Josephine Fields; two…...
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Joyce Haley Lipscomb
Early Wednesday morning on December 12th our loved one was called home. Joyce Linda Haley Lipscomb was born January 27, 1948 to parents Arthur J and Alice C. Haley, in Richmond, VA. The last of three children, Joyce received her early education from Richmond Public Schools. Joyce accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Moore Street Baptist Church of Richmond. She left to cherish her memory her devoted loving daughter and caregiver, Kim Parris, her sister, Simonetta Wright, brother-in-law, Kenneth Wright…...
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Patricia A. Hayes
On Friday, December 7, 2018 at 10:30pm, Mrs. Patricia Anne Lowery-Hayes peacefully transitioned into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior....
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Aaron Hunter
Aaron Hunter was born on Aug 31, 1928 to Mattie Hunter and William Hunter. With his parents permission at the age of 17 Aaron enlisted in the navy. Aaron dedicated his life to the United States Navy for many years. Aaron was married to Mattie E Hunter in 1954. During their marriage they had four sons: Steven Hunter or Bakersfield California, Thomas Hunter of Bakersfield California, Jerald Hunter of Bakersfield California, and Dywane Hunter of Bakersfield California. Aaron also leaves behind 9 grandchildren Kristen Hunter, Jonathan Hunter, Kathryn Hunter, LaCrisha Hunter, Shantel Hunter, Jerry Hunter Jr, Brandyn Hunter, Brittine Hunter, and Dywane Hunter II. He also leaves behind 14…...
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Tarrion Alexander Riviere
Tarrion Alexander Riviere, age 30, a beloved Father, Husband, Son, Brother and Veteran, of Norfolk Virginia has passed away on 3 December, 2018. Tarrion was born and survived by his Mother, Gisela Acosta and Juan Riviere on 7 November, 1988. He was also, survived by his two children, Tristan age 6 and Abel age 2, wife Anita Zyskowski and four brothers, Jimmy Deloatch, Trevor Ardila, John Riviere and Ralph Riviere. April 2009, Tarrion made his…...
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James Franklin, III
James Franklin, III, 63, formerly of Chesapeake, VA passed away on December 2, 2018. He was born May 6, 1955. He was a graduate of Norfolk State University and University of Chicago. He was a retired Registered Respiratory Therapist and Neonatal Pediatric Specialist. He was predeceased by his parents, James and Sarah Franklin, Jr. and brother, William P. Franklin. He leaves to cherish his memory, his partner, James K. Aldrich, his sister, Nadeese Moore; his…...
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Marshall E. Ray, Sr.
Retired Chief Steward Marshall Edward Ray Jr., of Portsmouth, VA passed early Sunday morning on December 9, 2018 surrounded by his family. Affectionally known as Chief Ray, he was born on July 8, 1924 to the late Marshall E. Ray Sr., and the late Mamie Chisolm Ray in a small bayou community in Houma, Louisiana. Chief Ray joined the US Navy in September 1941 and was assigned to the USS Hornet October 1941. He served…...
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Charles A. Brockett
Charles A. Brockett of Chesapeake, Virginia, died peacefully in the evening hours of December 7, 2018, after a courageous battle with the illness that befell him. A native of Princess County (now Virginia Beach), Virginia, he was born on January 24, 1937, to the late Gideon Brockett and Allean Hider Brockett Mosley. He was preceded in death by his sisters: Mary Alice Brockett Clemmons and Olivia Brockett; his brothers: Forrest Brockett (Bernice) and Tommie Brockett;…...
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Elward L. Holman, Jr.
Elward Levon Holman Jr. was born in Fort Huachucha, Arizona on June 7, 1965 to Elward Levon Holman Sr and Blondie Renee Holman, peacefully entered into eternal rest with the Creator on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, Virginia surrounded by family and friends. Elward Levon Holman Jr. affectionately known as “Levon” and “June” to family friends, graduated from East Forsyth High School of the Winston Salem Forsyth County…...
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Fred Lee Stokley
The youngest of 9 Children, Fred Lee Stokley, was born in Hot Springs, North Carolina on August 3rd, 1939 to the late Mamie Maggie-Lean and Charles Stokley. Growing up Fred was a mountain kid who loved to climb the trees and swing from the vines. He was someone who just loved being outdoors. If Fred wasn’t out enjoying nature, he was at home reading his comics and playing videos. Fred attended schooling in North Carolina until his 2nd year at Stevens Lee High School,…...
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Lovies E. Gilliam, II
Lovies Edward Gilliam departed this life on 4 December 2018. He was born to the late Andrew Gilliam and Velma Dyson Gilliam on 25 May 1945. Lovies was educated in the Norfolk Public School System and was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School in 1963. Lovies was known for his interest in athletics and loved sporting activities. He often demonstrated his enthusiasm for his high school alma mater by traveling near and far…...
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Cynthia Elaine Gilliam
Cynthia Elaine Gilliam, age 66 of Norfolk, VA, departed this life Sunday December 2, 2018. She was born to the late Andrew Gilliam and Velma Dyson Gilliam on October 28, 1952. Cynthia was educated in the Norfolk Public School System and was a graduate of Maury High School in 1971. Cynthia had a love for helping people in need and was evidenced in her selection of the Nursing Profession as her career of choice. Cynthia’s…...
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Michael D. Watson
Michael D. Watson Sunrise: January 17, 1959 Sunset: December 5, 2018 On Wednesday, December 5, 2018, Michael D. Watson was called home to his eternal rest. He was born on January 17, 1959 to Alma Lee and David Watson in Philadelphia, PA. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, son, cousin, and friend. He was a member of Divine Trinity Gospel Ministry of Chesapeake, VA, under the leadership of Pastor Rev. B.C. Thomas and First…...
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Maisun Little Day
Maisun Levon Little passed away Friday, November 30, 2018 at Sentara Careplex Hospital. he was born to Erin Little on October 17, 2017 in Virginia Beach, VA. Maisun was a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, and cousin. He had a smile that would light up a room. He loved dancing, laughing, playing with is older brother, but most of all loving his mother. During his time here on earth, he touched many lives and was…...
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Clyde W. Harrison
Clyde W. Harrison, 90, on Monday, December 3, 2018 the Angel of Silence took our beloved Clyde. He was born August 31, 1928 in Norfolk, VA. He retired as an Engineer. Clyde was a member of St. John AME Church of Norfolk, VA and was a member of 200 Plus Men. He leaves behind his loving wife, Zebodia John Harrison; children, Paulette Valentino and Paul Harrison; grandchildren, Valentino, Elijah and William Harrison....
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Millwood Lee Manning
Mr. Millwood Lee Manning, beloved father, grandfather and brother entered eternal rest on December 1, 2018. Millwood was born to the late Millwood Lee Sutton and Norma Odessa Manning. Millwood received his education in the Chesapeake Public School system. He was employed with the Trade Team, where he worked on various ships from 1980 until his death. Millwood was predeceased by his grandparents, Mr. Otis Sutton Sr., Ms. Mary Lee Sutton, Mr. Theodore Cherry, and…...
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