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Josephine Harris
By the Grace of God… Our beloved mother, wife, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend, Josephine Harris peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Sunday, June 4, 2023. She was born on February 4, 1957, in Portsmouth, VA to Joe Harris and the late Caroline Harris Woodberry. She graduated from Norfolk State University in 1982 with a bachelor’s degree in food science and nutrition. For over 35 years, Josephine was a devoted employee of Old Dominion University…...
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Bessie J. Wesley
It is with great sadness that the family of Bessie Jerido Wesley announces her passing on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the age of 86 years old . Bessie, lovingly and affectionately known as “Mama Wesley” , was born on November 19, 1936 in Tuskegee, Alabama to the late Haywood and Gussie Jerido. Bessie acquired the name “Mama Wesley” due to her loving and caring spirit. Her home was always open to everyone and her…...
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Michael Whitaker
Don’t cry for me, Don’t shed a tear, The time I’ve shared with you will always be, and when I’m gone, Please carry on, Don’t cry for me! On Sunday, June 4, 2023, the gates of Heaven opened and welcomed home a remarkable son, Michael Whitaker, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend! Michael was born on April 15, 1959, in Norfolk, Virginia, to the late Charlie and Emma Whitaker. He was predeceased by…...
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Shailoam Ledbetter
Shailoam Anothony Kevin Ledbetter-born November 6th,2006. He passed away peacefully at home in Chesapeake. Shailoam was survived by his parents Anthony and Dolores Ledbetter. Shailoam attended both private and public schools during his primary years of school. Shailoam made the decision that he could handle the challenges that come with being in the public school system. He was a Junior at Deep Creek High School in Chesapeake, while at Deep Creek High School he was…...
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Dorothy Mae Naylor
Dorothy Mae Naylor, 81, earned her wings on May 26,2026 surrounded by family. She was born on April 12, 1942, in Chesapeake, Virginia to the late Luther and Celia Campbell. She was the second oldest of four siblings: her late brother Luther Campbell, Rose Coldwell and Earline Munden. She attended Crestwood in Chesapeake Virginia. Dorothy was baptized on June 27th, 1978, at Holy Trinity Chapel in Jufair Bahrain. Dorothy was a longtime member of New…...
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William Lloyd Elliott
William Lloyd Elliott passed away peacefully on Friday, May 26, 2023 in his home. William was born on March 18, 1928 to Lloyd and Emily Elliott in North Carolina. William Lloyd Elliott, affectionately known as “Lloyd” or “Flap” attended Portsmouth Public Schools. He was a graduate of I.C. Norcom High School, Class of 1944. After graduation, he served several years in the military. Lloyd retired, April 30, 1988 after serving 25 years of service from The…...
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Pastor Mittie Catherine Yarbrough
Pastor Mittie Catherine Yarbrough slipped peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, after an extended illness. She was predeceased by her spouse of 46 years, Eric E. Yarbrough, Jr., whom she fondly referred to by his middle name “Earl.” That union yielded nine children: Minister Cathy K. Tatum (Ronald); Dr. JoAnne Yarbrough Carver; Minister Deborah E. Mapp (DeForest A.); Eric E. Yarbrough III; Lynn W. Yarbrough, Sr.; John G. Yarbrough; Yolander Yasmin Yarbrough…...
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David Vincent Blount
David Vincent Blount “Butcher” was born on September 22, 1966 to the late Oliver B. and Ethel H. Blount. He was the youngest of ten children and the second son of the family. He grew up in the Berkley – Campostella area of Norfolk, Virginia. David was educated in the Norfolk Public Schools System. David worked as a professional Roofer, he was considered to be an expert and a diligent worker in the roofing business. He ended his professional career…...
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Dianne Patricia Davis
A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Dianne Patricia Davis affectionately known as “Dee Dee,” age 72, of Norfolk, VA was called home to be with the Lord May 29, 2023. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia on June 18, 1950. Dianne gave her life to the Lord at a young age. She was a caregiver at heart and helped to care for her younger siblings. Upon graduating from Booker T. Washington High…...
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Marvet S. Fobbs
Marvet Shavel Fobbs was born on September 10, 1967 in Norfolk, Va to the late Lawrence Sr. and Mary Britt. She was the youngest of five children and a beauty to behold inside and out. Marvet was a great supporter of her family and friends. Her sentiments were, “If you think you can do it, I’ll help you.” She was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and lover of God. Her wisdom, timeless energy, strength, dignity…...
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Edward Williams
Edward Williams of the 800 block of W. 38th Street, transitioned on May 29, 2023, in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. A native of Denmark, South Carolina, he was retired veteran 20 years, MS1 of the United States Navy. He is survived by his devoted friend, Felicia Cuffee; three daughters: Yvette Harris (stepdaughter) of Virginia Beach, Sonja Jones (Tracy) of Richmond, and Wanda Boyd (Kenny) of Chesapeake; four sons, Darryl Williams of New York, Jefferey…...
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Cameron Demarcus Brown
Cameron Demarcus Brown, 16, of Suffolk, Virginia tragically departed this life on May 26, 2023 surrounded by his parents and close family members. Cameron was born to Marcus and Paula Brown on September 15th, 2006 in Chesapeake, Virginia. Cameron’s smile was a ray of sunshine that brightened each room he entered immediately. In height of his presence, Cameron’s charismatic speech and genuine concern for others attracted many hearts. His sense of humor and enthusiasm for…...
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Barbara Jean Sivels
Barbara Jean Northern also known as B.J. was born on February 11, 1948 to the late Mary Elizabeth Jarvis and Emmitt Welyn Bowe in Norfolk, VA. At an early age she would move to Newark, N.J., with her mother and completed her high school education graduating from Central High School, Newark, N.J. She would further continue her education by graduating and earning a certificate of completion from Katherine Gibbs School of Business, N.Y.C., as an…...
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Bishop Clifton N. White, Jr.
Bishop Clifton N. White, Jr. peacefully transitioned on May 29, 2023. He was the eldest son of the late Clifton N. White Sr. and Margaret Sanford White of the Deep Creek area of Chesapeake, Va. He was preceded in death by his son, Clifton N. White, III. He was affectionately known by his family as Daddy, PopPop, Cliff, Jun, Papa Bear, Uncle Cliff and Uncle Bishop. Bishop White dutifully served as Founder and Pastor of…...
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Ronald Hinton
Tuesday evening, May 23, 2023, at 7:05 p. m. God sent His guiding angel for our beloved brother, brother-in-law, and uncle Mr. Ronald Hinton who slipped away to be with our Lord Jesus Christ. We all loved him deeply and will miss his sense of humor, love of people, love of life and caring heart. He was the son of the late Herman William Hinton, Sr. and Glenna Maxine Hinton. Ronald was born in Moyock,…...
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Sylvester B. Jackson, III
Sylvester Brandham Jackson, III slipped peacefully away into his eternal rest on Friday, May 27, 2023 at his home in Virginia Beach, VA. He passed away at the age of 45. Sylvester a.k.a. “TJ” was born January 28,1978 at Portsmouth General Hospital from the union of the late Sylvester Brandham Jackson II and Lillie Mae Britt. He was a native of Portsmouth, VA. He obtained his early education with Job Corps Woodstock in 1995. He…...
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Robbin Renee Webb
Robbin Webb transitioned to eternal rest and peace on May 28, 2023....
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Mary L. Freeman
Mary Louis Freeman, age 92, of Norfolk Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on the 26th of May, 2023. Mary was born on April 6, 1931 in Bertie County North Carolina to the late William Clark and Ora Hill. She was the 6th of 7 children. Mary was a member of Campostella Heights Seventh-day-Adventist Church for several decades. While a member of the church, she remained active by singing in the choir, serving on the…...
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Barbara Davis Grandison
Barbara Jean (Williams) Davis Grandison was born on September 14, 1942, in Norfolk, Virginia to Mamie Ada (Rosser) and John Wesley Williams. Barbara was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, Virginia. After graduation she enjoyed working in the food services industry, which entailed owning her own restaurant as well as providing her expertise in cafeteria management to the Ford Plant in Norfolk, Virginia. Barbara was a loving, compassionate, giving, and strong…...
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Samuel Anthony Adams
Samuel Anthony Adams “Fall Guy” son of the late Mary Agnes (Porter) Adams McInnis and the late John Edward Adams, Sr. was born August 3, 1954 in Norfolk, VA. Samuel attend Lake Taylor Senior High School in Norfolk, VA until the 11th grade. At the age of 19 he joined the United States Army and was honorably discharged. After graduating from Seafarer’s Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point Maryland in 1979 as an…...
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Serena Marie Cannady
Serena Marie House was granted her angel wings on May 25th, 2023. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Serena had touched in some way throughout her short, yet very memorable life. Serena’s life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by her understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. Her warm smile, infectious laughter, fiery spirit and…...
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Doris Norine Arrington
Doris Norine Arrington entered into eternal life on May 24, 2023. She was born on September 3, 1957 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Fred Lee Arrington and Sennie Treadwell Arrington. She is preceded in death by her son, Ernest Arrington, sisters, Gracie Arrington Dean (Richard) and Eleanor Arrington, brother, Wendell Arrington, and fiancé Willie Donnell Powell. Doris graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. Doris was previously employed by Naval Station Norfolk Cleaners, Bon…...
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Raymond Melvin, Jr.
Raymond Melvin, JR 83, of Virginia Beach, VA departed this earthly life on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Raymond was the late son of Ella Mae Gallop and Raymond Melvin, SR. he was born December 18, 1939 and raised in the Centerville area of Virginia beach, Virginia. In his early years Raymond Melvin, JR married Lucille Barbara Jones in 1962, started his career as a Longshoreman with local 1248 in 1967 and retired in 1994 after…...
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Raymund A. Berry
Raymund Alexander Berry, affectionately known as “Ray-Ray’, departed this life on April 5, 2023, in Florida. He was born on June 22, 1988, to USMC Steven A and Yvonne S. Berry. Born in Camp Pendleton, CA, Ray and his family moved to Virginia Beach, VA at the tender age of nine where he attended Virginia Beach Public Schools. Upon graduating from high school, he went on to attend Old Dominion University where he received his…...
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Archie L. Barrow, Sr.
On August 31,1931, Archie Lee Barrow Sr. was born to his parents Nancy and Reverend Willie T Barrow in Belhaven N.C. Archie was educated in the N.C Public School system. Upon graduation He joined and loved the US, Air Force, and celebrated his Honorable Discharge in 1955. After returning home Archie became the proprietor of his own Custodial business. Eventually Archie moved to Long Island, New York, where he worked, and retired as a custodian…...
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Mary Ann Evans
Mary Ann Reynolds Evans entered eternal rest to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 23, 2023. She is survived by her two sons Stevie Wayne Ross and Dakar Evans. Her grandchildren Nikki Swain, Dakar Akeem Evans, and Great grandchild Seyvn Coles. Mrs. Mary is now with her grandson Stevie Wright who is also in the presence of the Lord. Mrs. Mary will always be loved by her family, a host of…...
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Angela R. Foreman
Our dear mother, sister, daughter, auntie, friend and dearly loved Angela R. Foreman was born in Chesapeake, VA on December 28, 1955, to Dorothy Williams and Dennis Hodnett. She was called home at the age of 67 on May 22, 2023. She was affectionately known by family and friends as “Angie” or “Ann”. She was most recently a member of the Point Harbor Church. Our dear Ann was an extremely hard worker who spent nearly…...
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Anthony Tyrone Boone
Anthony “Tyrone” Boone (Huckbuck B.K.A Big Ty) age 52 from Norfolk, Va gained his wings on May 17th, 2023. Tyrone was born in Norfolk, Va on March 30th 1971 to late Melzinia Boone & late Preston J Bandy Sr. who he will reside with who also gained their wings. He obtained his high school diploma at Phoebus High School in Hampton,Va. For years he enjoyed working at St Mary’s where he was baptized and attended…...
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