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Malencie M. Ballard
Malencie Montana Ballard, 63, went home to be with the Lord on September 19, 2018. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother who loved her family. She was born on June 15, 1955 in Norfolk, VA. She was the daughter of George E. Ballard, Sr. and Sadie Bell Sneed. Malencie was preceded in death by her parents, George and Sadie Bell Ballard and two brothers, James Bond and Redell Ballard. She attended Norfolk Public Schools and graduated from Granby High School in 1973. She…...
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Brenda Jones
Brenda “Pudding” Jones was called home to be with the Lord on September 21, 2018. She is survived by her loving husband, 2 daughters, 2 grandchildren and a host of close relatives and friends....
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Verlie A. Phillips
Verlie Ann Phillips, was born on November 15, 1940 to Christine Porter-Lawson and Hammie Lawson in Camden, SC. She departed this life at home surrounded by family on September 21, 2018. She was baptized at Campostella Heights Seventh Day Adventist Church in Norfolk, VA. She later joined Mount Carmel Baptist church under the leadership of Bishop CV Russell, Jr. She retired as a civil worker from Naval Base, Norfolk, VA., and in her later years…...
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Karen A. Lee
Karen Alesia Lee was born on January 1, 1965 to John (deceased) and Elsie Lee in Portsmouth, Virginia. She transitioned from life to eternal life on Friday, September 21, 2018 at her home. She was 53 years old. Karen was affectionately known by her family and friends as “Missy” and “Bae”. She was a graduate of Depp Creek High, attended Va. State and later graduated from Tidewater Community College. Karen leaves to cherish her loving…...
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James Cleven Johnson
James Cleven Johnson, was born on May 6, 1936 in Enfield, North Carolina, to the late Ernest and Pearlie Johnson. He was the 7th of eight children. He graduated from Eastman High School in Enfield. The family survivors are: his wife, Emma (Peggy) L. Johnson; one son, James Cornell Johnson his wife, Sharon of Virginia Beach,VA; one granddaughter, Chanel A. Crump of Suwanee, GA.; three sisters, Mozell Perry and Helen Perry of Enfield, NC; and Bertha Price of Hampton, VA; one…...
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Allen Lee Warren
Allen “Big Al” was born February 22, 1950 in Purdy, VA to Alice Marshall and Collier Warren. His grandmother, Mrs. Leana Marshall raised him in Hopewell, VA, where Al attended public school. As a young adult, Al went into the United States Navy where he served four years as a Navy Corpsman. He was lastly stationed at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, VA. While serving at the Naval Hospital in 1975, he met and married Goldia in 1980. In 1977, he started…...
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Anthony Smith
On Wednesday, September 19, 2018, God released the burdens of Brother Anthony Smith from his earthly home. Anthony was born on October 28, 1946 to the late Frank Smith Jr. and Mrs. Annie Sugars Smith. Anthony grew up in the Oakwood Community of Norfolk, where he attended public schools. After attending public schools in Norfolk, Anthony entered the Army and served a tour of duty in Germany. Anthony love to dance and entertain people, he had lots of friends. Anthony was very well…...
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Carolyn A. Hardy
Carolyn Ann Smith Hardy was born to Esther Mariah Carr and Robert Smith (deceased) on February 21, 1955 in Norfolk, Virginia. She was the youngest of three children. Carolyn was adopted into the loving home of Norman and Maude Frances (deceased). She was raised in the Christian faith at St. John’s A.M.E Church in Norfolk, Virginia. Carolyn was educated in the Norfolk Public School System. As a young adult, Carolyn worked for Norfolk Public Schools as a Dietitian. She married Herman Joseph Hardy…...
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Nina L. Shannon
I will lift mine eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, Psalm 121:1-12 Nina Shannon was born August 11, 1966 to the late Evine and Audrey Shannon in Norfolk, Virginia. She attended and graduated from Norfolk Public Schools. She was employed by Alorica for several years. She was a member of St. Thomas A.M.E. Zion Church where she attended regularly as her health permitted. She really loved…...
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Richard J. Venters, Jr.
Our beloved uncle, Richard James”Uncle Junie” Venters Jr. departed this physical life for his heavenly home on July 12, 2018. He was a strong, independent man of God who loved teaching and spreading the word of God ( he loved to give out the Our Daily Bread devotional). He always encouraged those he knew about education as well. Richard James Venters Jr. was born September 13,1943 to the late Richard Sr. and Emma Venters in…...
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Myrtle Theresa Brew
The One We Celebrate It was a sunny Thursday, December 19, 1935, a beautiful baby girl was born to Isaac and Olive Smith-Adderley in the town of Burnt Ground, Long Island, Bahamas. Her parents named her Myrtle Theresa Adderley. She attended the all-age school until the fourth grade. Her hobbies were crocheting, knitting, sewing, and gardening. Myrtle was a member of the Berkley Senior Citizen Center and the Red Hat Club. Myrtle’s favorite color was…...
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Ronald E. Cherry
Ronald Eugene Artis Cherry was 38, a resident of Portsmouth, Virginia. He went home to be with the Lord on September 9, 2018. Ronald was born March 6, 1980 in Portsmouth, Virginia to Ronald B. Cherry and Benita Artis. He was predeceased by his uncle, Reginald Cherry and both of his grandmothers, Delores Copeland and Naomi Cherry. Ronald was a faithful member of the community by helping others in need. Ronald’s favorite things to do in his past time was to be around family…...
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Lillian E. Thomas
Lillian E. Thomas, 83, of Norfolk, Virginia was called home Monday, September 17, 2018. Lillian was born on June 2, 1935, in Virginia to parents Jerry Jones and Elizabeth Bishop. She attended Booker T. High School. She later relocated to Bronx, New York settling in Brooklyn where she spent the remainder of her youth and went on to raise her family. Later in life Lillian returned to Virginia where she pursued her career as a…...
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Willette Rita Golson
Willette Golson, age 71, passed away on Sunday September 16, 2018. She was born September 26, 1946 to the late Willie Rodgers, Sr. and Arlethia Golson. She was a loving mother, affectionate grandmother, and caring sister. She believed that you should treat people the way you want to be treated! She will truly be missed. She received her education through Norfolk Public Schools, Tidewater Community College and Burlington County Institute of Technology. She pursued a…...
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Jaylon Javon Leary
On July 16, 2004, Deidre and José became the proud parents of a handsome son Jaylon Javon Leary, Jaylon departed this life on September 3, 2018. He was loved and known by many. Jaylon was a charming bright young man, maintain good grades in school. Jaylon was known for his calm laid back personality and sneaky grin which could light up a room at the same time. He was to be a rising Freshman at Maury High School, after leaving…...
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Renee Sherone Johnson
Renee Johnson was called home to be with the Lord Sept. 17, 2018. She was a phenomenal women,a great mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and wife. She was predeceased by her father Willie Sawyer, her grandmother John Ella Rowe, her sisters Angela Lamb and Amanda Sawyer, and her darling niece Keonna Sawyer. She leaves to cherish her husband Michael Johnson, her children Amanda Sawyer-Malone, Terrence Sawyer, Candace Sawyer, and her 2 Grandsons Semaj Sawyer-Jones and Treshawn…...
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Kendra T. Price
Kendra, affectionately known as Shaun, suddenly departed her earthly home Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Kendra was born January 30, 1975 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina to George L. Price, Jr. and Deborah M. Price. She was the oldest of three siblings. Kendra was educated in the Chesapeake Public School System and graduated from Oscar F. Smith High School in 1993. She held various positions in the customer service industry. Her…...
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Faye L. Speller
On Friday September 14, 2018 at 12:55 pm we lost a valuable women. Faye L. Speller was surrounded by her loving family when she gained her heavenly wings. She was born to the late Cleveland and Eunice Newsome on June 10, 1953 in NC. Faye was a talented and creative person. As well as the most generous. She taught us how to be kind, to always be thankful and to always love one other. She…...
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George J. Owens
George Jacob Owens, was born on July 30, 1950, in Princess Anne County, Virginia, to the late Percy Thomas Owens and Lessie Frances Goldie Owens. He transitioned to his eternal home on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. George’s formal education took place at Seaboard Elementary School and Union Kempsville High School. He married Lucy Carolyn Owens on October 7, 1971, making their union 46 years. George worked as a Chef for the Historic Cavalier Hotel, and…...
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Mother Hortense Willis
Hortense Willis of Norfolk, VA passed away on September 9, 2018. She was born on July 27, 1928 to the Late Hezekiah Jones Sr. and Laura Crowe Jones in Norfolk, VA. Mother Willis graduated from Booker T. Washington High School and attended classes at the Norfolk Division of Virginia State College (now Norfolk State University). She was the wife of Bishop Levi E. Willis Sr. Mother Willis served as the Co-Pastor of the Garden of Prayer Worship…...
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Lula M. Copeland
Lula Mae Rawles Copeland entered eternal rest on September 5, 2018 at 12:50PM at Pennybyrn Maryfield Care Center in High Point, NC. Lula was born on April 19, 1924 to the late Jethro Edward and Ruth Francis Rawles in the Holland area of Nansemond County, Virginia. Lula graduated from East Suffolk High School in 1941 and married the late James E. Copeland, Sr. on February 6, 1942. Lula, the eldest of six children, was predeceased…...
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Karyl V. Woods
Karyl V. Woods departed this life on September 11, 2018. Born on July 5, 1946 to the late Lionel and Fannie Woods. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Norfolk, VA. Karyl was employed by Sentara Norfolk General Hospital where she worked in food services and retired after over thirty years. An independent woman who took care of herself and many others no matter the situation. Karyl had a heart of gold. Spending time with her grandchildren, cooking and feeding…...
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James Deloatch
“The Lord is my light and my salvation whom shall I fear?” Psalm 27:1 We pause to pay tribute to the precious memory of James DeLoatch, Jr. A TIME TO BE BORN: On July 15, 1943 a baby was born in Norfolk, Virginia. He was given the name of James DeLoatch, Jr. by his parents, Ruth DeLoatch and James DeLoatch, Sr. A TIME TO GROW: James spent his early years growing up and was educated in the Norfolk…...
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Willard A. Brown
Willard (Bobby) Brown, 74, entered into eternal rest, September 6, 2018. He was a graduate of Carver High School in Chesapeake, Virginia, a retired Carpenter and a veteran of the U. S. Navy. He was predeceased by his parents, Lee E. and Venezuela S. Brown, three brothers, Billy, Reginald and Rudolph. He is survived by his children, Kimico and Oren; seven siblings, Charles, Kenneth, Robert, Carolyn, Gloria, Edith and Joann....
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Samuel L. Hammond
Samuel Luke Hammond born on December 7, 1941 to the late James Hammond and Mary Davis of Norfolk, VA, departed this world to claim his eternal rest on September 5, 2018. He was married to the late Delores Hammond. Samuel had one son, Vince and a very special friend, Ms. Ernestine Mitchell. Samuel “Sammy” attended Booker T. Washington High School. He enlisted in the United States Reserve and worked as a short shoreman as a crew leader for many years.…...
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Bruce E. Boone, Jr.
On September 5, 2018, God called our beloved father, husband and friend, Bruce E. Boone, Jr home. Bruce resided in Chesapeake, Virginia until his passing. He was the son of Bruce E. Boone, Sr. (Trina) and Elizabeth Shirley Boone (deceased). Bruce was born October 30, 1965 and worked as a longshoreman for 18 years at ILA local 1248. He loved his job and his job title. He will be forever remembered for his jokes, making people laugh with his crazy sense of humor. He…...
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Victor Van Wilson
Victor Van Wilson was born on November 22, 1964 to the late Johnny Lee Wilson, Sr. and Mildred Wilson. He was a native of Norfolk, Virginia where he grow up in Colonial Place. Victor graduated Maury High School where he played football, baseball and wrestled. During a part of his life he also played 7 years for Clancy Softball League, as an Outfielder. Victor worked at Affordable Dozer, Inc. as an excavator for over 15 years. His passions were grilling and telling…...
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Annie Lee Lewis
Annie Lewis was called to eternal rest on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Pervy Lee Jones. She accepted Christ early in life and was a faithful member of New Saint John A.M.E. Church, Virginia Beach, were she served on the Stewardess Board for many years. She attended school in Norfolk and Virginia Beach and was a graduate of Keys Business College, where she received an associate degree in clerical administration. She was employed by the Norfolk…...
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Trevon D. Skinner
On Tuesday Morning September 4, 2018 A.D. the universe aligned the stars to transition Trevon D. Skinner, Sr. into Eternal after life. He was born on August 4, 1995 in Norfolk, VA, to Shelton Skinner and Darlene Hathaway- Skinner. He was predeceased by one sister, Stephanie Francis; Grandparents, Barbara A. Skinner, Andrew M. Skinner, Clifton Hathaway, Sr., JoAnne Hathaway; uncle, Artie Bizit Hathaway; and Aunt, Patricia Ann Ingram. He was educated in the Norfolk Public School System. He was employed at S&S Landscaping and…...
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Helena Y. Bowman
Helena Y. Bowman 75, passed away on September 3, 2018. She was born to the late Pearl and Luther Garner, Sr. and preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Bynum and brother, Luther Garner, Jr. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Norman Bowman, Sr. and children, Vida (Henry), Chevelle (Kenny), Norman, Jr. (Rhonda) and Nicole; her sisters, Gwen (Carlton) and Val; brother, Larry (Rosa), 12 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and a host of…...
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Emma Chesson
Emma Beatrice Moore Chesson, 83, passed away on September 3, 2018 at her home surrounded by family. She was born December 28, 1934 to Maude and Cornelius Moore, Jr. in Norfolk County, VA. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Dr. Harold E. Chesson, Sr.; children, Harold E. Chesson, Jr., Purvis J. Chesson, Amanda Clemons (Byron), and DeMarco McDonald; her sister, Ethel N. Taylor (James); and brother, Earl Moore (Patricia); 8 grandchildren; 13…...
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Shirley Foots
Perhaps she thought of all those she loved and decided she wanted to see, so she took a journey to the other side as happy as she could be. Shirley Darden Foots of the 2200 block of Lloyd Drive, Chesapeake, Virginia softly and sweetly passed away on August 23, 2018. She was born on July 28, 1937 to the late Claudie and Annie Mae Darden. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. Shirley loved and collected all…...
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Juanita Johnson
Juanita Johnson, 78 of the 6200 block of Vaiden St. passed away on August 30, 2018 at her residence. Shew was born in Norfolk, VA on July 12, 1940 to the late Lillie Mae Scott and Ernest Savage. Juanita retired after 30 years of service as a Property Manager for Parish Rentals. Juanita is survived by two daughters, Beverly E. Johnson and Renee J. Jones; son, Earl Johnson; grandchildren, Juanita D. Cribbs, Byron A. Johnson and Gregory E. Johnson; one great grandchild, Isabella R.…...
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