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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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Emily Hinton Davis
On June 12th, 2023, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, friend and iconic super woman Emily Hinton Davis transitioned at the age of 77, to be with our Lord and Savior. Emily was born on August 16th, 1945, in Pughsville Suffolk County, located in Virginia. She was the daughter of the late James Hinton and Mary Steadman (Hinton). She was the 3rd oldest out of 7 siblings and is predeceased by her three brothers Samuel and…...
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Rodney V. Ritenour
On Wednesday, June 14th, 2023, Rodney Van Ritenour, father, granddad, and brother passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the age of 56 years old. Rodney was a lifelong Norfolk resident and a staple in the area’s flooring industry for 37 years. He has served the community by taking on various jobs at the local children’s hospital CHKD and their outpatient offices, the local area courthouses, and even the Brock Cancer Center where he spent…...
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Willie Lee Coston, Sr.
Through His love and wisdom God reached out and beckoned our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Willie Lee Coston, Sr. also known as “Chill Bill” or “Billy”to depart this life in the evening on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Billy was born on April 3, 1941, to the late Wesley and Mary Coston in Gates County and raised in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was the youngest son of sixteen (16) children. He attended I.C. Norcom…...
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Gary Wilson
Gary Wilson, 60, was born in Chesapeake, Virginia, on March 5, 1963, to the late Charlie Wilson and Helen Wilson. He graduated from Oscar Smith High, and then went into the Army. He leaves to cherish his memories, his former wife, Patricia Wilson. His six children, Tiffany Miniweather (Reginald), John Motley, Pasafanie Speight, Evrick Speight, Sir Gary Wilson, and Sire Wilson. Gary was blessed to have 13 grandchildren who called him POP-POP, whom he adored.…...
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Lee Wesley Smith, Sr.
Our beloved father and loving husband, Lee Wesley Smith, Sr. passed away peacefully in his home in Spotsylvania VA on June 6, 2023, at the age of 87. He lived a life of service to God, his church, the community and others. He was involved in and led various civic and community organizations where he held significant roles. He was an Army Veteran and worked in the Federal Civil Service for 30 years where he…...
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Dr. Rosalyn J. Ewing-Brown
Dr. Rosalyn Juanita (Lawrence) Ewing Brown born to the late Mildred Vass and James W. Lawrence, Jr. on January 14, 1937, in Norfolk Virginia. Rosalyn affectionately called “Roz” by her closest friends was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and dear friend to all who knew her. She had one brother, Elston Fitzgerald, two sisters Peggy Stith and Carol Stith (deceased). In 1953, she married the late Andrew C. Person, Sr. to whom her…...
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Geraldine R. Matthis
Geraldine Henley was born September 26, 1940, to the late Guy Justice Henley and Lillie Mae Brown Henley. There to greet and welcome her coming, were big brother Guy Walter Henley and big sister Carrie Henley. Nine years later another sibling joined the family. They formed a strong bond. The bond between the sisters was especially strong. They were each other’s best friend and primary playmate. They enjoyed the same activities dolls, jump rope, tea…...
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Brandon Lee Martin
Brandon Lee Martin affectionately known as “Doe Boi” passed away peacefully and quietly on Monday, June 5, 2023. He grew up in Norfolk, VA, where he was loved by many. Brandon attended the Norfolk Public School System. He later decided to follow his passion by obtaining employment as a cook. He was currently working as a Lead Cook at Stripers Seafood Restaurant at Waterside. During his spare time Brandon loved spending time with his family,…...
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Rise’ Michelle Hoffler
On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in the early afternoon, Risé Michelle Hoffler heard the voice of God, when He summoned her from labor to reward and called her to eternal life. Risé was born March 13, 1954 to the late Joseph Jackson (Sr.) and Ida Lee Hoffler. She received her elementary education in Norfolk School System and when the family moved to Portsmouth, her education continued and she graduated from Cradock High School. After graduation,…...
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Leon McKee
God in HIS infinite wisdom and incomparable compassion extended HIS loving hands to HIS child Leon Clifford McKee to ascend to his heavenly home. GOD knew his body was wretched with pain and he was weary. Lovingly, quietly and peacefully, He summoned Leon to his eternal rest on Wednesday morning, June 7, 2023. He was surrounded by his loving, devoted family, Karen, Renee, Dana and Butch when he received the call to join the heavenly…...
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Shorntail Maria Goodrich
Shorntail Maria Goodrich has transitioned from labor to rest, as of June 7, 2023....
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Harold Betriam Wilson
Harold Betriam Wilson (Willie Dee/HB) was finally reunited with the love of his life on June 5, 2023. His beloved wife Irene (Eppes) Wilson (died April 2022), and Harold spent the last fourteen months talking about how much he missed her. He was born on January 24, 1950, in Norfolk County, VA to Thomas Wilson Sr. and Marian Wilson. He was a Native of Chesapeake Virginia. Harold attended Crestwood High School. He was a member of St Mark Missionary Baptist Church, a member of the No.…...
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