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Samuel Harrison
Samuel Harrison went home to be with his Heavenly Father on July 16, 2023. He was the first born to the late Alston (Buddy) and Daisie Vermell Harrison on March 2, 1947. Affectionately known to his family as “Boogie” was educated in Norfolk Public Schools and was a graduate of the Booker T. Washington class of 1965. He went on to serve in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. “Boogie” was employed…...
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Phillip Carlton Robinson
Phillip Carlton Robinson was born in Norfolk, Virginia on August 22, 1949 to the late Arthur W. Robinson, Jr. and Mary E. Robinson. He made his exit from this earthly realm and entered into his eternal home during the early morning hours of July 15, 2023 after a lengthy illness. Phillip, affectionatly known as Yoke, grew up in the close knit community of Crestwood. He was active in the Boy Scouts at an early age…...
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Almeta Glover
Almeta Coulter Glover was born to Annie Bell Ellis and Willie Coulter on December 12, 1925 in Calhan County. She attended school there as well. She met William Glover and they were married on January 28, 1950. Almeta had seven children Margie Treisband of New York, Rrma Gray of New York, Carol Glover (deceased), Donny Glover (deceased), William Glover, Jr. (deceased), Margaret Randolph Foriest of Portsmouth, Virginia, Reggie Glover of New York. She work at…...
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Jalaun Latavis Colbert
Jalaun Latavis Colbert (Jute) was born on April 17th, 1995 in Norfolk, Virginia to Laurentis and Bernadette Colbert. Jalaun attended Booker T. Washington High School and graduated from Colleton County High of Walterboro, South Carolina. Jalaun completed (2) years of college, and trained as a Seamon in Tongue Point, Oregon; and went on to become a Musical Engineer (Rapper) Jalaun was a Momma’s boy and the Life of the party. He was well traveled having…...
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Zane Ronald Browne
Zane Ronald Browne was born December 12, 1935, to the late Clinton Harris Browne and Jessie Freeland Browne, in Washington DC. He graduated from Phelps high school and was a proud member of the ROTC and Honor guard where he was recognized for his participation in the Inauguration parade for President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1954. His love for the military and serving his country led him to join the United States Air Force where…...
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Stephen Tyrone Blackwell, Sr.
Stephen Tyrone Blackwell, Sr. age 69, transitioned from this earthly life after he was called home by God on Saturday, July 8, 2023, after a short illness. He was born on August 10, 1953 to the late John T. Blackwell, Jr. and Mary D. Blackwell, in Norfolk, Virginia. He was also preceded in death by his brother Andrei V. Blackwell, and Stepmother Shirley B. Blackwell. Stephen was a graduate of Cradock High School and also…...
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David Elijah Taylor
David Elijah Taylor (Dabo) was born on January 3, 2006 in Norfolk, Virginia to Michael Stuart Taylor Sr. and Tanya McGowan-Taylor. He was a rising Senior at Western Branch High School – Chesapeake Virtual Academy. David was well traveled in his young life thanks to his “grandfather” Doug Fleming. He preferred comfort over flashy or expensive things. David was as an avid video gamer, known for his infectious smile, jovial attitude, musical talent and cooking…...
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Geraldine L. Butts
Geraldine L. Butts peacefully transitioned into eternal rest into the Lord’s loving arms on Friday, July 7, 2023. Geraldine (was the fourth of five daughters) born on April 4, 1930 in Norfolk, VA to the late Edward Mays and Ida Ferebee Mays. She was also predeceased by her husband of forty-seven years Raymond Butts. She was educated in the Norfolk Public School system graduating from Booker T Washington high school in 1948. In later years…...
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Hugh Raymond Williamson, Jr.
The Life and Legend of Hugh Raymond Williamson Jr. Hugh affectionately called “Bogie”, was born on January 14, 1948, in Portsmouth, Virginia and took his wings on July 08, 2023, at Mayrview Medical Center surrounded by his family. He accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of St. John Baptist Church in Portsmouth, VA rededicating his life. Although, he was a member at St. John Baptist Church, he served on the music ministry…...
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Eula Mae O’Neal
Mother Eula Mae Oneal 82, was born May 4, 1941 to the late Mary E. Watson and Milton B. Watson. She departed this life on July 8, 2023 at Norfolk General Hospital. She was the widow of JM Oneal. Mother Oneal had five children, she is survived by Edward “Wayne” Watson of Goldsboro NC and Diane M. Coleman of Norfolk Va. Three whom is preceded in death. Jim “David” Watson, Maurice Watson and Susan Ann…...
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Naman Sylvester Williams
Naman Sylvester Williams born October 18, 1933 to Raleigh and Caroline Stokley Williams. Naman grew up in North Carolina and attended New Land High School. Naman had to drop out of high school to help support his family. He had five siblings… two sisters Jannie and Beatrice and three brother… George, Raleigh Jr and David. Both Naman’s parents and all his siblings are deceased. Naman and Nellie grew up together. They fell in love and…...
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Bernice Willey
Surrounded by her loving family, Bernice Davis Willey, a beloved daughter of God, was called to her heavenly home on July 8, 2023. Born on January 29, 1934, in Lane, South Carolina, Bernice was the fifth child of Mariah “Curly” Dozier Davis and John A. Davis, and a cherished sister to six siblings. Growing up in Lane, a small town near Kingstree (Williamsburg County), South Carolina, Bernice faced numerous challenges. Opportunities for minorities and women…...
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Rev. Dr. Linnard McCoy
Rev. Dr. Linnard McCoy was born in Durham, North Carolina on July 9, 1936 to the late Conway Burton and Maggie Odessa McCoy. He was loving raised by the late Atlas and Willie Beatrice McCoy Dunlap who not only dedicated their life but loved him unconditionally. Surrounded by his wife minister Rita McCoy, family and dear friends he transitioned peacefully into the Father’s arms on July 7, 2023 at his residence at the age of 86. In addition…...
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Viola Marie Madison
Viola Marie Madison of Virginia Beach, Virginia, departed this life on July 4, 2023. Born to parents Leon Haynes and Maybelle Haynes of the Little Neck community of Virginia Beach, Viola spent her life dedicated to her family and her community. She and her husband, the late James Hugo Madison, Sr., raised a family in the now historical neighborhood of L & J Gardens. Viola earned a bachelor’s degree from Bluefield State University in Bluefield,…...
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Thomas Clifton David
On July 2. 2023, God called Thomas C. David (TC) to be with him. At the age of 80, he died at the Silvertree Senior of Portsmouth apartments. He was born September 27, 1942, Portsmouth, VA to the late Rebecca Nixon and Thomas C. Davis. He was preceded by (2) brother; Edmond V. David, Robert T. David, sister: Delores S David and son (Jarvis) Thomas leaves to cherish his memories of surviving brother Calvin W. David…...
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Robert Cleveland Lamb
Our beloved Robert Cleveland Lamb, Jr. made his transition from this earth to dwell with his Heavenly Father on Friday, June 30, 2023. He was born in Norfolk County, Virginia to Nora Lamb and Robert C. Lamb, Sr. on October 3, 1932. After the death of Robert Sr., Nora married Daniel Turner, and their union of love was firmly woven together. Through this union, they shared the rearing Robert Jr. Robert matriculated through Norfolk County schools, graduating from Norfolk…...
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Armanda Louis Warren
Our Beloved Mom and Grandmother, Armanda Louis Roscoe-Warren was born April 14,1932 in Windsor, North Carolina. Her spirit was lifted up on June 4, 2023 in Chesapeake, Virginia and has journeyed Home to be with the Lord, God Heavenly Father at the age of 91. While here on earth as a young girl, her parents were Mary Riddick and Louis Roscoe. She was raised by her grandfather, Minister Medicus Andrew Horton Riddick and attended WS…...
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Keith Patrick McNair
The family requests that guests wear white to the service. In lieu of flowers we ask that a donation be made to the Keith P. McNair Memorial Fund at Norfolk Collegiate High School. Donations can be mailed to: Norfolk Collegiate 7336 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23505 Condolences may be offered to the family at: www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com....
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Robert Lee Brown
Robert Lee Brown entered into eternal rest on June 29, 2023 at his home in Portsmouth Virginia. Robert was born on June 11, 1961 to Archie and Ruby Brown. He was the sixth of seven children. Robert was born and raised in Portsmouth Virginia where he attended Portsmouth Public Schools. He briefly resided in Greensboro North Carolina and Baltimore Maryland. Robert was a General Labor by trade and also a jack of all trades, if…...
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Helena W. Joyner
Helena W. Joyner slipped quietly and peacefully into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father early Thursday morning, June 29, 2023 at Autumn Care Nursing Home, Chesapeake, Virginia. Helena was born December 2, 1931 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Mattie Williams and John Edmonds, Sr. She was preceded in death by brothers, John Edmonds, Jr., Raymond Edmonds; son-in-law, Eugene W. Colbert. Helena accepted the Lord at an early age. She was a former member…...
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Betty J. Nelson
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing.” II Timothy 4:7-8 Betty Pearl Johnson Nelson was born on November 19, 1947, and departed this earthly life and entered eternal life…...
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