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Rudolph V. Williams
On June 24, 2018, Rudolph V. Williams was called to his eternal home. Rudolph was born April 3, 1925 to the late Pearley E. Hamberry and Stewart R. Williams in Norfolk, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Williams; daughter, Shelia Speller; son-in-law, Roy Speller; granddaughter Sylvia Speller, and nine siblings, including two sisters and eight brothers, Pearlie E. Daniels, George Rogers, Curtis L. Williams, John H. Williams, Sr., Milton D. Spratley,…...
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Edna Carter
Edna Ray Carter (nicknamed Ray) entered in eternal rest on June 22, 2018. She was born April 3, 1932 to the late Matt and Odell Sledge. She is survived by her sisters, Nancy Bolling and Mildred Hunter; nephews, Ronald Bolling and Greg Sledge and a host of other relatives and friends. Edna was a generous and kind spirited woman. She displayed this love to everyone that she encountered. She believed firmly in “The Golden Rule”…...
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Andrew Hunter
Andrew Hunter, 85, passed away June 26, 2018. He was born in Norfolk County to the late Walter Hunter and Mamie (Skyles) Hunter. Andrew was honorably discharged from the Army on October 1957. He had an avid love of hunting, fishing and the country life. He retired from Preston Trucking Company in 1995. His love and support for his family and friends was generous. He is survived by his wife Shirley Mae (Bland) Hunter; daughters…...
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Deundre L. Scott
On June 25, 2018 Deundre Lamar Scott was called home by God to eternal rest. Deundre was born in Greensboro, AL on March 13, 1987. He was a graduate of Tallwood High School and Tidewater Tech. To cherish his memory, he is survived by his parents, John and Jeanette Parker; his fiancé Kelli Marie Studivant; his sons, Keston Lamar Scott and Kyren Andre Scott; two brothers, John Parker, Jr. and Jonathon Rowser; two sisters, Zelanda…...
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Raymond Hunley
On June 25, 2018 Dr. Kinley in His infinite mercy and grace called home his son, Raymond Earl Hunley. He was affectionately known as Ray or Sonny. Much beloved by everyone. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leland Hunley and Margaret Taylor. He leaves to mourn his wife, Jessie Hunley; two brothers, James Bradford and Edward Charles Bradford. His legacy continues through his children, Renee Walton (Clarence), Antonnia Hunley, Daryl McCall, Sheaun Harrell…...
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E-Lexus L. Dodd
E’lexus Lynnae Dodd is the daughter of Eric Gray Dodd and Earlice (Lisa) Roberts Dodd of Norfolk, VA. She was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on Saturday, April 27, 1991. She became familiar with the gospel of Jesus Christ at an early age while living in Baltimore, MD and later accepted Jesus Christ at Calvary Revival in Norfolk, VA. E’lexus was a very compassionate young lady and had a smile which would light up any room…...
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James M. Goode
JAMES MICHAEL (DUCK) GOODE, USN Retired On Thursday, June 21, 2018, our loving Father called his son James Michael Goode to eternal rest. “Duck”, as he was lovingly called by family and friends, was born March 16, 1954 in Norfolk and graduated from Maury High School. Duck was preceded in death by his parents, Ennis and Pauline Goode, 2 sisters, Brenda Coleman and Carolyn Trotter, and 2 nieces, Tanya Clark and Sharra Lucas. Duck leaves to cherish his memory:…...
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Jefferson A. Lawrence, Jr.
Jefferson Allen Lawrence, Jr., age 71, passed away at the US Veterans Hospital in Hampton, VA on June 25, 2018. Jefferson was born on September 27, 1946 in the town Timmonsville, SC. He was the third child and the first son of Etta Mae Lawrence and Jefferson Allen Lawrence Sr. Jefferson known by family and friends as J.J or Jeff., attended Mount Zion United Methodist Church. He attended Timmonsville High School and after graduation he enlisted in the US Navy on…...
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Manuel Themea, Jr.
Manuel A. Thema, Jr. was born in Somerville, Massachusetts May 6, 1931. One of five children born to the late Manuel and Ethel Themea. He passed away peacefully on Friday, June 22, 2018 at the age of 87. Manuel AKA “Manny” was educated in the Cambridge Public School system. Manny was the beloved husband of Pauline E. Themea. He and Pauline were together for 40 wonderful and loving years. He enjoyed surprising Pauline with cruises…...
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Roscoe M. Watson, Jr.
On June 22, 2018, our beloved Roscoe McCoy Watson Jr., affectionately called “Scope” transitioned from his earthly home to his eternal home with the “Lord.” Roscoe was born in Norfolk, Virginia on August 15, 1943 to the late Roscoe and Bessie Watson. Roscoe was predeceased by his parents, one son Roscoe McCoy Watson III, one grandson Tyeis L.Ryland, his brother Clifton Watson and sister Linda Watson. Roscoe was reared and educated in Norfolk, Virginia. He…...
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Wilma B. Burrus
On Saturday, June 16, 2018 Wilma Burrus, 81, was called home to God. She was born January 26, 1937 to the late Fannie Artis and the late William Spruill in Capron, VA (Southampton County). Years later she came to the Berkley section of Norfolk, where her mother and stepfather , the late Herbert Jackson, Sr., raised her and two brothers, Herbert Jackson, Jr.(Kendra) and Roland Jackson. As time passed by, Wilma eventually grew up and had children of her own. She was…...
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Muriel Skinner
Muriel E. Blackwell Skinner passed away on June 15, 2018 at Autumn care of Portsmouth, VA. Muriel was born in Portsmouth, VA to the late Walter Blackwell and Marie Gwaltney Blackwell. She received her education at Our Lady of Victory Catholic School. She was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church. Along with her parents she was predeceased by seven siblings. She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband, James W. Skinner Sr.; two…...
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Isaac K. Gordon
Isaac Kenneth Gordon was born on May 15, 1981 in Portsmouth, Virginia to the union of Huey Pierce Gordon Sr. and Mosellar Marie Gordon who both preceded him in death. Ike attended and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Portsmouth, VA. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Specializing in Homeland Security from Saint Leo University. Isaac joined the United States Navy in 2000 where he served his country and…...
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Blanche Davis
During the early morning of June 17, 2018, Blanche Irene Bowers Davis slipped away quietly at home to rest in eternal peace. She was a native of Ivor, Virginia in Southampton County and was born on February 25, 1932 to the late Howard and Pearl Bowers. Blanche graduated in 1952 from Hayden High School, in Franklin and did further study at Norfolk State College in Norfolk, Virginia. Following college, she worked as an Optometrist technician…...
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Evelyn Carolyn Cooke
Evelyn Cooke, the daughter of the late John D. Mason and Evelyn B. Mason was born on August 25, 1955 maiden named Evelyn Carolyn Mason. After a lengthy illness, she was called from labor on Sunday June 17, 2018. Evelyn was affectionately known to family and friends as “Bae Bae.” Bae Bae is survived by her husband Howard N. Cooke of 33 years, son Lorenzo Mason (Tabetha), daughter Lakeisha Cooke, step daughter Jacinta Cooke and step son Howard Cooke Jr. She also leaves behind grandchildren Tyler Mason (Lorenzo & Tabetha), DaShawn Cooke (Howard Jr.) Jalen Cooke (Howard…...
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Beulah E. Sutton
Beulah E. Sutton 86, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, June 16, 2018. She is predeceased in death by her husband, William Sutton, Sr. Beulah is survived by her seven children, thirteen grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, four sisters, one brother, and other family and friends. She was a native of South Mill, North Carolina....
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Steve Arnold Pittman
Steve Arnold Pittman, 63 went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 15, 2018. Steve was born in Norfolk, Virginia on September 20, 1954 to the late Mike Sutton and Minnie Pittman of North Carolina. Steve grew up in the Tidewater Park area of Norfolk. He graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. Upon graduating, Steve enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country for over ten years. He later began his civilian career at the Naval Base as a Material…...
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Hattie G. Kindred-Fenner
Evangelist Hattie G. Kindred Fenner, 94, of the 1400 block of Corprew Ave, joined the Lord on June 16, 2018. She was a native of Caswell, NC, born July 8, 1924, to the late Walter and Liner Goganious. As a little girl, she resided in Wilmington, NC, moved to Florida as an adult, and then to Norfolk where she grew a loving family of nine children. She reared seven of her siblings’ children and many…...
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Mary E. Williams
Mary Elizabeth Parker Williams, 104, went home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2018. She was born December 17, 1913 in Greenville county North Carolina to John and Alice Parker. She was predeceased by her husband John Henry Williams and her daughter Nora Jenkins. She is the last of seven siblings born to her parents. She was a domestic worker for Harry Levin Ship Store and the Levin family in Norfolk most of her adult…...
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David L. Cartwright
For I am ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight and I have finished the race and kept the faith. On Friday, June 15, 2018 our beloved husband, uncle, cousin and friend David “Lil David” Louis Cartwright was called home to be with the Lord. He was born April 10, 1941 to the late Beatrice Cartwright and Louis Gilliam in the Berkley section…...
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Lashone A. Jones
We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8 LaShone Aisha Jones was born on February 20, 1977 to Vernon Jones of Detroit, Michigan and Valeria A. Jones of Chesapeake, Virginia. She was dearly beloved by her family as “Shone” was their only daughter. She was a fun loving person, who loved to make others laugh. She has a great love for music;…...
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John Robert Cook, Sr.
John Robert Cook, Sr. went to his home on Monday, June 11, 2018 after a brief stay in the hospital. Born on January 14, 1932 in Norfolk, Virginia to Vinnie Cook Burrell and John Atkin. John received his formal education in Norfolk a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. He received his bachelor’s Degree from Winton Salam State University. He also serviced in the military. (Army) John worked with Local 1248 for 27 years. (Retired) He was a member of First Baptist Church…...
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Dominic Danyale Ricks
Dominic Ricks 45, was taken away so suddenly on Saturday, June 9, 2018. Our hearts are filled with sorrow and grief knowing that we can no longer feel his presence. Dominic was born in Portsmouth, VA to Harold Bush and Glenna Ricks. A lifelong Virginia resident, Dominic was formally educated in both the Portsmouth and Norfolk Public Schools System. Dominic earned certificates in both Culinary Arts and Masonry. Dominic had a zeal for life and was…...
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Roosevelt Felts
On June 10, 2018, the Lord called Roosevelt Felts to eternal rest. He preferred to be called ”Felts” or “Mr. Felts”. He was born August 31, 1938 in Macon, Georgia to the late William and Annie Felts and later raised in North Carolina. He completed his secondary education at P.S. Jones High School in North Carolina, and furthered his education at RCA Institution in New York City. He moved to Brooklyn, New York, where he met and married the love of…...
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Wardell Williams
Wardell passed away peacefully in his home on the 10th of June 2018, with his family by his side. He was born on July 23, 1948 to the late Corine Rhodes (Henry Rhodes) and Velma Williams in Norfolk, VA. Wardell received his education through the Norfolk Public School System and was an employee of Meredith Construction Co. for 20 plus years, where he later retired and went on to start his own lawn care business.…...
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Paul Nelson Stevens
Paul Nelson Stevens “Diddy” 42, of the 800 block of W. 26th St. passed way June 10, 2018. He was born on November 26, 1975 in Portsmouth, VA to the late Russell Thomas Stevens, Sr. and Colleen Elizabeth Stevens. He was also predeceased by his brother, Jonathan Glenn Stevens. Paul was educated in the Norfolk Public School System and worked for 13 years as a cook for Cogan’s Pizza. Paul is survived by his sisters,…...
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Waverly Brooks
On June 7, 2018, amongst his loving family, another angel embarked upon his Heavenly journey. Waverly “Slim” Brooks, 75, was born on March 16, 1943, in Norfolk, VA to the late Doris Owens Brooks White and Willie R. Brooks. He was the third of fourteen siblings and the oldest male, making him “The Protector”. He was raised by his late grandparents, Sam and Eva “Eyar” Owens. Waverly attended Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk,…...
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Jeannie Epps
Jeannie Epps was born August 8, 1948 to the late Joe Sam & Georgianna Epps. An angel came and took her hand, Jeannie left this wordily word on June 6, 2018 at Sentara Rehabilitation Center in Norfolk Virginia. Jeannie was predeceased by her husband James Young (Benny). Jeannie had a golden soul, anyone who ever came in contact with her always left with words of encouragement and wisdom. Jeannie was referred to by everyone has…...
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Dorothy L. Kenion
Dorothy (Ms. Dot) Lorraine Jane Kenion slipped quietly and peacefully into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father early Thursday morning, June 7, 2018 at Sentara Hospice House, Virginia Beach. Dorothy was a long-time member of St. Paul AME church before joining Bethany Baptist Church in Chesapeake, VA. Dorothy was born on October 22, 1929 in Washington County, North Carolina to the late Josephine Cleo Norman and Wilbert Howard. Dorothy graduated from Booker T. Washington…...
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Raymond Stanley Griffin
Raymond Stanley Griffin was born on October 1, 1953 in Harlem Hospital in New York City to Norma Wilson and Raymond Griffin. Shortly after his birth he was brought to Money Point, Virginia where he was raised. He attended Oscar F. Smith High School. After graduating he enlisted in the United States Navy as a radar technician. After the Navy he returned to New York City where he attended Brooklyn College and worked at several different jobs including a transporter of luxury…...
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Armelia Ortiz
Our mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend took God’s hand and went quietly to her heavenly home on June 4, 2018. She was greatly loved and will be missed by her family and friends. Armelia Ortiz was born in New York, New York on May 20, 1929, to Julio Cambian Martinez and Eulalia Cambian of Puerto Rico. She made her profession of faith at an early age and served as a member of the Catholic…...
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Lt. Col Lattice Askew, Jr.
Lt. Col Lattice Askew, Jr. was born on March 6, 1938 in Harrellsville, NC. He was the first born of five children to Lattice Askew Sr. and Catherine Simon Askew of Harrellsville, North Carolina. At a very young age Lattice Jr. worked on the farm with his parents who were sharecroppers to help support the family. Lattice Jr. attended school as often as possible and graduated in 1956 from Calvin Scott (CS) Brown High School…...
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Reco Devon Hunter
On June 4, 2018, Reco Devon Hunter was called home to be with the Lord. Reco was born on July 18, 1979 in Norfolk, Virginia to Franklin John Clay and the late Barbara Faye Younger. Reco was educated in the Virginia Beach School System. He attended Salem High School as well as Floyd E. Kellam High School. Reco received his G.E.D. in 2004. Reco loved to play sports and excelled in every sport he played. Reco played baseball; it wasn’t a sport he was…...
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