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Evangelist Doris B. Wright
Evangelist Doris B. Wright passed away July 16, 2018....
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Antawyn Tyrell Smith
Antawyn “Twizzy” Tyrell Smith departed this life on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Sentara Leigh Hospital. He was born April 10, 1987 to the late Gerald Harris, Sr. and Darlene Smith-Taylor. He attended Coleman Place Elementary, Norview Middle School and Booker T. Washington High School. He worked at Cal’z Pizza and Pollard’s Chicken and then went on to be self-employed. He was predeceased by his father, Gerald Harris, Sr. and his grandfather, Robert Lee Smith, Sr. He is survived by his mother,…...
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Zahn Eric Jones, Jr.
Zahn Eric Jones Jr., often referred to as “Eric” went home to Glory on July 11, 2018. He was born April 16, 1990 in Jacksonville, NC the son of Zahn and Jane Jones. He attended Landstown High School and Thomas Nelson Community College. He was preceded in death by his father, Zahn Eric Jones Sr. He leaves behind his wife, Tawnye E. Blaser; one daughter, Alethia C. E. Jones; one brother Zachery E. Jones; four…...
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Corinne Amelia Davis Jones
Corinne Amelia Davis Jones, affectionately known to many as “Mother Jones”, was born on July 27, 1926, to Bertie W. H. Davis and Corinne Wilson Davis in the Roxbury section of Boston, Massachusetts. She attended the Boston Public Schools, including the renowned Girls’ Latin School. Upon her graduation in 1942 at the tender age of fifteen, she came south to Virginia to matriculate at Virginia State College, her beloved alma mater, majoring in biology, where…...
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Del-Rio Lewis
Del-Rio (Jan) Lewis, 73 of 1200 Colonial Ave. (JKT) passed away July 14, 2018. She was predeceased by her parents, Prentis Collins and Willie Mae Bailey and Broady Bailey; daughter, Renetha Henry; sister, Sharon Holloway; brothers, Curtis and Anthony Bailey, Prentis Jr. and grandson, Sivad Morgan. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, William Lewis; sons, Jeffery Henry, Timothy Henry and Rodney Henry; granddaughters, Shekira Edwards, Shenika, Diamond and Tela Cooper, April and Ashley…...
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Gladys Elizabeth Turner
On Friday, July 13, 2018, our beloved Gladys Elizabeth Turner transitioned from this life and gained her angel wings. She was born in Southampton County, Virginia on August 21, 1929 to the late Napoleon and Eunice Urquhart. Gladys was a product of the Hertford County Public Schools. She worked at General Electric, Naval Hospital and also for Steve Jordon. She was a former member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. Preceding Gladys in death is her brother Johnnie Urquhart and sister Mabel O. Porter. Left to…...
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Corey Jones
Corey Isiah Jones was born June 16, 1991, in Norfolk, Virginia to Crystal Franks-Jones and Floyd Terry Jones…a day that will be cherished forever. For the first four years of Corey’s life, he lived in Barraud Park. Corey was always bigger than the kids his age and better looking too…lol. Thereafter, his family moved to Virginia Beach where he attended Betty F. Williams Elementary School, a school where he first became famous. Corey wasn’t…...
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Mamie L. Bagley
Mamie L. Bagley of Norfolk, VA born September 2, 1935 in Cofield, NC passed away July 11, 2018 in her home surrounded by family. She is preceded by her husband, James “Duke” Bagley; 4 children Velnita Morris (Donovan); James Bagley, Jr,; Phillip O. Bagley (Karen); Carolyn J. Bagley, 3 sisters, 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of family and friends....
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Alton Leonard Brown, Jr.
Alton Leonard Brown, Jr. “Bird” passed away July 12, 2018....
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Caymon A. James
Caymon Amir James was called home on July 10, 2018. Caymon was a resident of Chesapeake in his early childhood and then moved to Norfolk. He attended Chesapeake Public Schools. Caymon always kept a smile on his face or would put one on yours. He loved to debate with anyone. Caymon had goals and dreams that he was pursuing. He was employed by 2 Men and A Truck, where he enjoyed traveling state to state. Caymon was on the road to bettering himself to…...
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Melton Bynum
Melton (Coolie) Bynum was born to Roger Lee Bynum, Sr. and Fannie Bell Bynum on February 9, 1954, in Norfolk, VA. Melton was the second of nine children. Melton passed on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Bon Secours Depaul Medical Center. Melton received his education in Chesapeake Public Schools system. He worked at numerous of jobs such as, Miller Long Construction Company (Laborer) and Shipyard (Welder), Mechanic and a care-giver. Melton love helping people and…...
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Michael E. Clark
Mike Everett Clark formally of Dundalk, Maryland quietly passed away at his home surrounded by family in Norfolk, VA. He was 7o years young. Mike was a Vietnam Veteran who served with the 101st Airborne infantry(screaming Eagle) serving his country during what was a trying time in the country. Mike did not hesitate to defend his country when he was called to duty. He faithfully served his country with extreme honor, courage and commitment and was awarded…...
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Andrew Lee Holloway, Sr.
Andrew Lee Holloway, Sr. quietly departed this life in the comfort of his home in the early morning hours on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. Andrew was born October 6, 1952 in Southampton County, Virginia to the late James A. Holloway and Mrs. Endie Warren Holloway. He was employed as a pipefitter at Norshipco for many years before becoming self-employed establishing Holloway’s Maintenance and Lawn Care Service in March 1997 with his wife Cecelia. Andrew along with his wife joined Mission of Deliverance C.O.G.I.C. where…...
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Chestine Blow
God opened the gates of heaven and accepted his beloved angel Chestine (Revell) Blow 75, of Norfolk, VA on Monday July 10, 2018 in the early morning at 5:30 at Sentara Norfolk General. “Tatine” as her siblings, nieces, and nephews called her, fought a good fight. She said she wanted to pass peacefully like her sister Denise Vincent did last year. GOD is awesome. He granted her wish! Peace be still! Chestine was predeceased by her mother, Mrs. Fannie Revell; brother, James…...
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Mayor William Edward Ward
William Edward Ward, peacefully departed this life Tuesday, July 10, 2018. Affectionately known as “Bill” to his many friends, colleagues, and family, was born on December 1, 1933 in Lunnenburg County to Annie Mae Ward and William Ward. He also had a loving relationship with now deceased surrogate parents, Richard and Gladys Pettus in Keysville, VA. Bill was a caring brother to Bernard “Joe” Ward and Samuel Ward. He is predeceased by two brothers, Clarence…...
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Elizabeth McLean
Elizabeth McLean passed away July 7, 2018. She was a lifelong resident of Berkley. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Robert McLean; son, Robert J. McLean and granddaughter, Robin McLean. She leaves to cherish her memory her three daughters, Ella Williamson, Betty Wright and Evelyn McLean; five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren....
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Johnny A. Warren, Sr.
Johnny A. Warren, Sr. departed this life on June 29, 2018 at Sentara Norfolk General in Norfolk, VA. Johnny A. Warren was born on May 6, 1955 in Fort Bragg, NC to Helen Paterson and the late Johnnie Wilbert Warren. At a young age Johnny A. Warren known as (Spooler) moved to Newark, NJ where he attended South 10th Street School in Newark, NJ. He graduated from Maple Ave School in Newark then attended Weequahic High…...
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Walter Kelly, Jr.
Walter Kelly, Jr, affectionately known as Shifty, passed away peacefully at home Sunday July 8, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Ann Kelly and son, Rashed (Carl Kelly) Hasan. He is survived by three sons, Walter J. Kelly (Cheryl), Eric Kelly (Stacey) of Lincoln, NE and Kenneth Kelly of Norfolk and daughter; Jeanette Kelly Johnson (Ira) of Ft. Washington, Md....
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Corey Dion Roulack
A Time to Be Born … Corey Roulack was born June 27th, 1970 in Norfolk VA to Lloyd and Pearline Roulack. On Saturday July 7, 2018 God stretched forth his hand and called home our beloved into his Kingdom of eternal rest. Corey was known as Coe or Roulack by his close friends. He answered the lord’s summon by peacefully crossing over to exemplify my Sunday has come! He was preceded in death by his…...
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Raymond E. Wiggins, Sr.
On Friday, July 6, 2018, in the late evening at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, the angel of death slipped into our midst and took the soul of our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. Raymond E. Wiggins, Sr. (Joe/Biggie) was born February 2, 1936 in Martin County, North Carolina to the late Lee and Viola Wiggins. He met and married Kathleen Battle Wiggins (deceased). He leaves to cherish his memory 3 sons- Raymond Wiggins, Jr.(Rokel), Alvin…...
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Paul L. Dowtin
Paul Dowtin was born May 30, 1931 in Lawrenceville, Virginia to the late Moses and Fannie Mae Dowtin. He was a member of ILA Local 1248 from 1972-1995. He was married to Shirley Dowtin who was a devoted wife for many years. Together they had five children, Myron, Marlyn, Paul Jr, Renee and Gary Dowtin. They adopted Raymond Times, Richard Sherrod and Princess Wiggins and Paul also was a loving father to Kenisha Baker (Myron…...
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Thelma D. Holley
Thelma D. Holley, 74, entered into the glory of the Lord peacefully Friday, July 6, 2018 at Sentara Norfolk Hospital surrounded by her loving children. She was born October 4, 1943 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Andrew and Bernice Privott. The eldest of 9 children, Thelma accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age. Mother Thelma received her formal education through the Norfolk Public School System. She loved spending time with her family and carried a deep love for…...
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Clara V. Goodman
Clara V. Goodman, 94, passed away on July 5, 2018. Clara was born in Chowan-Edenton, NC to the late Queen and James Dillard. She is also predeceased by her husband Leon B., Yancy. Clara is survivor by two daughters, Ella King and Geraldine Henry, grandkids: Shelia Sawyer (Spencer), Leon Henry; great-grandchildren: Tony Spencer, Sean Spencer (Maryanne Abulon), Rochelle Spencer, Richard Sawyer, Wayne Spencer (I’Shell), Shere Sawyer (Leonard McCullough), Senora Sawyer, BJ Sawyer, Kam Henry, James…...
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Shirley L. Griffin
On Wednesday, June 27, 2018, Shirley Lucille Griffin was called from her earthly life to her heavenly reward. She was born December 23, 1943 in South Mills, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Maggie and Claude Sawyer; her brother, Horace Sawyer, Sr. and daughter, Letisha Griffin. Shirley leaves to cherish her precious memory her son, LeMonte Griffin; daughter, Towanda Griffin; siblings, Mary Rountree (Johnnie) of New Haven, CT, Delsie…...
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Lula Mae May
Lula Mae May, 81, of Norfolk, Virginia, peacefully passed from this life into an eternal life in Heaven on Thursday, July 05, 2018 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. She was surrounded with prayers and love by her three beloved children. Lula was born in Americus Georgia on December 28, 1936 to the late Jack and Johnnie Mae Cooke. She received her education in public schools of Sumter County and A.S. Staley High School. While in high school, she met the love of…...
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Gardell Alexander Barge
Gardell Alex Barge was born in Norfolk, Virginia on August 25, 1953 and was the second child of Judge Barge and Pearl Coleman Barge. He grew up in the Huntersville section of Norfolk where he enjoyed playing sports, fishing with friends and reading and collecting comic books. Alex graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1971 and went into the United States Navy where he was stationed in San Diego, California. Alex left the…...
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Mable W. Knight
Mable Ernestine Wilkins Knight entered into her eternal rest on Monday, July 2, 2018 at 2:19 am in her home at 2077 S. Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA. Ernestine, as she was affectionately called, was born in Norfolk, VA on August 18, 1928. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School and received a bachelor’s degree from Virginia State University. She taught second grade in Virginia Beach Public Schools and retired after 30 years of…...
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Makeshia M. Anderson
On Friday, June 29, 2018, God called his precious angel home, Makeshia Monay Anderson was born on June 23, 1989 and was affectionately known in the community as “Beshie or Beshia”. As a young girl, Makeshia attended Portsmouth Public Schools. She was full of life, loved to dance and never forgot a face. Makeshia could make anyone laugh and was always the life of the party. She greeted you with hugs and kisses, and if…...
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My'King N. Omeer Wood
My King Nenhemiah Omeer Wood, also known as “Mama Tink” passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia to Kandi Wood. My’King was hospitalized at Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters (CHKD) since birth. While being in there he was treated with tender loving care by his nurses and his mother who has also been there by his side every step of the way, everyday of the week. My’King knew…...
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My’King N. Omeer Wood
My King Nenhemiah Omeer Wood, also known as “Mama Tink” passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia to Kandi Wood. My’King was hospitalized at Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters (CHKD) since birth. While being in there he was treated with tender loving care by his nurses and his mother who has also been there by his side every step of the way, everyday of the week. My’King knew…...
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Elder Hershell P. Dunn, Jr.
Elder Hershell P. Dunn, Jr. passed away July 2, 2018....
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