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Lillie Lee Ward
Mother Lillie L. Ward was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 30, 2023. She was born on June 24, 1934 in Greenville, North Carolina, to John Perkins and Hattie Langley. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband of 49 years, Stephen Ward; her daughters, Rosa Ward and Desarie Ward; her sons, Joseph Ward and Levone Ward. Mother Ward led a fulfilling life centered around her family and church. She gave…...
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Devine Samone Campbell
Devine Samone Campbell entered eternal life on June 24, 2023 after a long battle with Sickle Cell Anemia. Devine was born on February 28, 1979 to Denise Campbell and the late Herbert J. Campbell. She spent her childhood growing up between New London, CT and Harlem, NY. She graduated from New London High School and went on to complete college at Three Rivers Community College and The Sawyer School. Before her battle with Sickle Cell increased Devine worked as…...
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Everett Duane Byrd
On Monday, June 26, 2023 Everett Duane Byrd passed away. He was sixty seven years old. Everett was born on April 17, 1956 to Lavern and Ann Byrd. Everett lived many years in Brooklyn, New York. He graduated from Bushwick High School, and then joined the Armed Forces. He joined the Navy July 17, 1973. He served two years as a machinist. He was honorably discharged on January, 31, 1975. Byrd as he was known…...
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Michael S. Starks
Michael Sheron Starks was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 19, 2023. Michael was born on May 20, 1953, to the late Marry Elizabeth Starks in Portsmouth, VA and was the oldest of 3 children. At an early age, Michael was baptized and received Jesus Christ becoming a member of St. John Baptist Church Michael was a former employee of The Circle Restaurant and Roger Browns restaurants in Portsmouth, VA.…...
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Linda Jean Hearne
On June 26, 2023 Reverend Linda Hearne passed away peacefully with her family by her side, at the age of 75. She obtained her Doctorate of Divinity from Princeton University. Her Life was dedicated to the Ministry of others, evangelizing and sharing The Word of Jesus Christ, which she did in 6 continents. She leaves behind her husband of 31 years, Reverend Newberry Hearne; her two children, Paul and Marie; her step sons, Clinton and…...
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Peggy C. Moore
“Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her. There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all.” –Proverbs 31:28-29 NIV Our family is so proud to celebrate the legacy of Peggy C. Moore (Suffolk, VA) who departed this life and went home to be with her Lord on the morning of June 25, 2023. Peggy is the fourth of eight children born to the late Samuel O. and…...
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Kim Noelle Roulhac
On June 21, 2023, Kim Noelle Roulhac, 58, was called home to be with the Lord. She was born on January 10, 1965, to Sadie R. Robinson and the late Howard D. Robinson, Sr. She was the youngest daughter of nine siblings born of this union. Kim was raised in Portsmouth, VA and educated in the Portsmouth Public School system. Her spirit of servitude and culinary skills began in Portsmouth Naval Hospital, and allowed her…...
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Geryl Donnell McCoy
Geryl (Skita) McCoy passed away unexpectedly on June 22nd, 2023. He was 46 years young. His family is deeply saddened by his sudden death. Skita will be greatly missed for his silly sense of humor and the kindness he showed towards others. He had the funniest jokes that kept his family and friends entertained around the clock. He truly brought an immense amount of joy and laughter to everyone he encountered, and we will miss…...
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Shirley Jean Perry
A Wife. A Mother. A Jewel. A Woman of God. On Thursday, June 22, 2023, our beloved Shirley Jean Perry was called home to be with her Heavenly Father. On December 03, 1941, God gifted the world a beautiful, kind, generous, and precious gift. Shirley Jean Taybron was born in Nash County, North Carolina, to the late Cornelious “Neil” and Bessie Taybron. Shirley received her education from the Nash County School System, and as a…...
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Albert Patrick Johnson
Albert P. Johnson passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2023, in Norfolk, Va. He was 38 years of age. His family is deeply saddened by his sudden death. Albert is survived by his mother, Lisa Johnson. He will be forever remembered by his siblings Gary Johnson and Lessie L. Johnson. He lived his life in Norfolk, VA, and loved the city he grew up in. To know Albert is to know he loved hip hop, rap,…...
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Dorothy Mae Irby
God looked around his garden and found an empty place. On June 21, 2023 He looked down upon the earth and put His arms around Dorothy and lifted her to rest. Dorothy Mae Irby, 94, was born in Memphis, TN to the late Charlie and Bernice Evans on January 12, 1929. In 1972 Dorothy became the Co-Owner of Peyton Place Supper Club in Memphis, TN the city which is known as the Home of Blues. As…...
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Thelma Lee Hurdle
On June 19, 2023, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend Thelma Lee (Clark) Hurdle, age 90, transitioned to be with our Lord and Savior at her home in Portsmouth, VA. Thelma was born on January 5, 1933, in Tarboro, North Carolina to the late Nina Clark and Jessie Harper. She moved to Portsmouth with her family at an early age. Thelma was educated in the Portsmouth Public School System. Thelma was former…...
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Daisy Frye Reed
Dr. Daisy Virginia Frye Reed was born on August 7, 1935, in Washington DC from the union of James Frye, Jr and Alberta Edwards. She was the eldest of four children: Robert Frye, Sr, Charles Frye, and Geraldine Frye King. Daisy was raised in Mount Olive Baptist church in Northeast DC, where her mother was a very active participant (Mother of the Church). She attended DC public schools and graduated from Dunbar High Sschool, with honors. …...
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Latreesha Eynese Bryant-Wilson
Latreesha Eyneise Bryant Wilson, age 36, of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away, unexpectantly, on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Latreesha (aka Treesha) was born on December 5, 1986, to Donald Wilder (predeceased) and Dorothy Wilder, in Dallas, Texas. She earned an associate degree and was working at GEICO as a Customer Service Representative. Latreesha leaves the following to cherish her memories: a loving spouse, Brandon, one daughter, Aniyah (age 15), and two sons: Anthony (age 13)…...
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Melvin C. Blount, Jr.
Melvin Cecil Blount Jr. affectionately called Sioux or Cecil was born to Gloria Mae Blount and Melvin Cecil Blount Sr. on April 14,1960 in Norfolk Virginia. He attended Manor High School and went on to enjoy his career serving in the Army and working for Unisource. He was a lifelong Steelers fan, an amateur body builder in his youth and a karate master in his own mind. Life really began when he met the love…...
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Lucy Mae Crockett
Lucy M. Crockett (Ms. Lucy), 76, of Norfolk was called home on her birthday, Sunday, June 18, 2023. She was one of the first established African American Women entrepreneurs to take Virginia Beach by storm. Providing skin care, beauty and health services for over three decades at Body Beautiful, by Lucy and Lucy’s Day Spa, everyone she encountered would leave feeling rejuvenated and filled with a special Word from God. That was certainly her gift that she…...
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Matthew L. Sessoms
Matthew “Larry” Sessoms was born on April 24, 1938 in Lumberton, North Carolina to the late Albert D. Sessoms and Kattie Gaddy. He departed this life on Friday, June 16, 2023 at the home of his daughter and son-law, Daphne Sessoms-Sharpe and Anthony Sharpe, Sr. in Sharpsburg, North Carolina. Matthew affectionately known as ”Larry” was raised in Portsmouth, Virginia. He met Shirley Herbert they were married on December 28, 1957. They relocated to Manhattan, New…...
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Alyce G. Robinson
On June 18, 2023 Alyce Shelia Leneen Griffin Robinson quietly and peacefully passed on to eternal peace in rest. Born November 20, 1953, she is predeceased by her father, Richard W. Griffin and sister, Joycelyn Griffin-Spell. As a child “Shelia” was curious, adventurous and outspoken. She and her seven siblings shared a strong bond of love and respectful caring for each other. Her magnetic, loving personality attracted a host of loyal lifelong friends whom she genuinely loved, supported and…...
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Vernice Elizabeth Barfield
In the early hours of Monday June 19, 2023; surrounded by family, Vernice Elizabeth Barfield transitioned into her eternal rest. Vernice Elizabeth Griffin Barfield was born on August 6, 1954, to the late Bernice Elizabeth Lowery Williams & Vernard Lee Williams in Norfolk, Virginia, where she lived before moving to Newark, NJ. Vernice went on to meet and marry the love of her life & best friend, Willie “Catfish” Barfield. Although they never had any…...
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Deaconess Barbara Ann Ashwood
Deaconess Barbara A. Carrington Ashwood was a loving and devoted wife, mother and sister who enjoyed numerous events with her family at church, their family cookouts and other poolside events. Deaconess Barbara transitioned to heaven peacefully, during her sleep, on June 16, 2023. Barbara A. Carrington was born in Norfolk, Virginia on January 25, 1944 to Malcolm and Annie Carrington. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry D. Ashwood, Sr., her parents, Deacon Malcolm and Deaconess Annie…...
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Linda Connor Elliott
Linda Vivian Connor-Elliott passed away on June 15, 2023 at the age of 89. She was preceded by her father Willie O. Connor, Sr, her mother Clara Bowens Kirby and her late husband Otis Elliott, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and a life well-lived. She was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and aunt who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Linda dedicated over 40 years of her life to…...
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Vaughn Parker, Jr.
Vaughn Parker, Jr. was born on December 6, 1979 in Norfolk, Virginia to Margaret Holmes and Vaughn Parker Sr. He received his education through the Norfolk Public School District, attending Ingleside Elementary, Lake Taylor Middle and Lake Taylor High School, graduating in 1997. Vaughn pursued his higher education at Virginia Commonwealth University. Vaughn departed this life on June 11 , 2023. His memory will be cherished by his beloved wife, Tasha Holmes-Parker; sons Vaughn Parker,…...
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Audrey E. Thomas-Tarboro
On Sunday, June 11, 2023, Audrey Thomas-Tarboro, beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, left her physical being and began her spiritual journey. The lives of some may disappoint you, but the impression that was formed by Audrey when you first met her remains unchanged. Audrey was born on December 30, 1948, in Norfolk, Virginia, to the late Herman Thomas Sr and Bessie Mae Wood Thomas. She was educated in Norfolk public schools and graduated from Booker…...
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