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George Walter Cherry, Jr.
On Tuesday, June 25, 2024, The Almighty God dispatched an angel to bring home the soul of our dearly beloved brother, uncle, and cousin, Deacon George Cherry Jr. He was the second son of the late George and Rose Cherry Sr. born January 11, 1955. He was taught and required to serve in the United House of Prayer at an early age by participating as a member of the Boy Scouts, playing the Trombone in…...
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Pleasant A. Walker
Pleasant Walker was born on March 14, 1935, in Norfolk County, VA (now known as Chesapeake). She was an only child to Elsie and Henry Ricks. On December 25, 1959, she married Aldustus Walker. True to her given name, Pleasant always welcomed people graciously. She avoided conflict but knew how to end it without raising her voice (and not even the dogs would talk back to her). She was an avid follower of Christ, spending…...
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Frederick Lorenzo White, Sr.
On June 22, 2024, our Heavenly Father sent an angel to one of His chosen sons to inform him that his assignment of dedication and love for his family, friends, and community was completed. The angel’s orders were for Frederick Lorenzo White, Sr. affectionately known as “Uncle Bay Bay” or “Fred” to leave and take flight at 6:15 a.m. from his home in Chesapeake, VA and enter the presence of the Lord to spend eternity…...
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Dorothy L. Dodson-Mumford
Dorothy L. Dodson Mumford was born in Bluefield, West Virginia to the late Fred D. Dodson and Lillian Dodson Hendricks. Mother passed away peacefully on June 22, 2024. She was a proud native of Bluefield, West Virginia. Dorothy attended Genora High School, where she was a cheerleader, and played on the basketball team; a game she loved. Mrs. Mumford went to Bluefield State College, Bluefield, WV. Dorothy worked for the Portsmouth School Board for over…...
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Alphonso Forrest
On January 26, 1941, the late Clote Parker-Pugh and George Forrest welcomed their oldest son Alphonso Forrest in Martin County North Carolina. While in Martin County Alphonso found a love for wrestling, travel, and family. The Martin County public school education allowed Alphonso to take his love for travel on the road as a truck driver. As a truck driver, Alphonso collected numbers for the local lottery. The lottery became a huge pastime for him.…...
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Cynthia Ann Pittman
On the morning of June 22, 2024, by divine providence, Cynthia Ann Pittman, 79, affectionately known to all as “Granny,” peacefully passed away. Cynthia was born on January 18, 1945, in Norfolk, Virginia, to the late Mr. Watson and Bethola Robinson. Cynthia graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, Virginia, where she met her husband, Milton Pittman. They were blessed with two children, Lisa Watkins and Milton Pittman Jr. The two were married…...
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James Elliott, Jr.
James Elliott Jr. was born June 6, 1953, to the late James and Annie L. Elliott, Sr. in Portsmouth, Virginia. James attended Portsmouth Public schools and graduated from Cradock High School in 1971. After graduation, James served in the United States Army, whereby returning to Portsmouth, he graduated from Norfolk State University. Shortly after, James begins his career working in various capacities at the Newport News Shipyard Newport News, Virginia. On March 25, 1983, James…...
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Valerie Hobbs
On June 20, 2024, God sent an angel to bring his loving servant, Valerie Hobbs home. Valerie was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt and godmother. She was born on March 26, 1962 and was raised in the Berkley section of Norfolk, VA by her loving parents, Rudolph and Juanita Perkins Sr. Valerie graduated from Lake Taylor High School where she ran track. Today we celebrate the love she poured into her family and everyone…...
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Alice B. Bonner
Alice Butler-Bonner was called home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2024. Born in Washington D.C. on January 31, 1946, she is the sibling of three sisters and six brothers of the late James John Butler and Mary Adele Somerville Butler. Alice was raised and baptized in the Catholic faith. In 1976, Alice moved to Virginia soon transitioning to become a faithful member of New Weeping Mary Missionary Baptist Church. She has played…...
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Mildred E. Nicholson Lynch
Mildred Nicholson Lynch, daughter of the late James Nicholson and Mary Bell Daniels Nicholson, was born on November 7, 1928, in Littleton, North Carolina and entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at her home, where she transitioned from labor to reward. Mildred was educated in the public schools of Littleton. In 1946, Mildred married Obie Lynch, Sr. and shortly thereafter moved to Norfolk, Virginia. From this matrimony came six children. Mildred…...
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Patricia Ann Martin Murphy
Patricia Ann Martin was born, December 1, 1944, to the late, Harvey “Okie” E. Martin, Sr. and Evelyn Bowser Martin Reid and daughter of Bonus Father, Jonah Reid. Patricia was a native of Portsmouth, VA. She attended Portsmouth Public Schools System and was a graduate of I.C. Norcom High School where she met and married John Reid Murphy, “Bear”. From their union came, Angeline and John, Jr. Patricia decided to further her education at Norfolk…...
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Cora L. Mills
Cora Lucille Mills (née Warren), born on April 10, 1939, in Severn, NC, passed away on June 21,2024, in Portsmouth, VA, at the age of 85. A beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Cora was known for her caring, giving, and loving nature, always putting others before herself. Cora embarked on her career as a barber in 1976 after completing her education in barbering school. She dedicated her life to her craft and served her…...
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Michael D. Jones
Michael Deshawn Jones, also known as “Deshawn” or “Dee,” was born on January 5, 1980, in Norfolk, Virginia, to Vickie Jones-Lowery and Mitchell Smith. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Franshot Spellman, Reuben and Nette Smith, Leroy and Eva Brooks, father Mitchell Smith, dad Ricky Brooks, and stepfather Eduardo Lowery. Deshawn was the first grandchild of Claretta Sawyer. He attended Great Bridge High School and later obtained his GED and certifications in Horticulture…...
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Lonnie Peterson
Lonnie Peterson, lovingly known as “Seanute” or “Bunch” went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Lonnie was born on May 6, 1941 to Hattie Drew and John Peterson. He was raised in Suffolk, VA where he graduated from East Suffolk High as part of the 1961 class. While in school he participated in basketball, junior red cross, NFA and the camera club. Along with being a Vietnam Veteran, he also worked…...
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Legacy D. Gatling
On Sunday June 16, 2024, Legacy Daisha Gatling joined our Lord and Savior in Christ. Legacy will be remembered as the most kind-hearted, free spirited and compassion young lady. Legacy graduated with honors in June of 2018 from Western Branch high school. She continued to pursue her education at Old Dominion University. She graduated from ODU in May of 2022 with honors and received a bachelor’s degree in business and accounting management. For the past…...
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Furlease Williamson
Furlease Williamson also known as “Fur” called home on June 19, 2024. She lived most of her life in Mullins, South Carolina on a farm with her husband. Furlease then moved to New York in 1967. There she worked as a custodian in the latter part of her life until she moved to Virginia Beach, VA where she retired. Furlease was beautiful inside and out. She was kind-hearted, generous, loving, funny and out-spoken. She enjoyed…...
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Marie Spears Adams
On September 8, 1954, at Norfolk Community Hospital, the world was graced with a gift and her name was Marie Ann Spears. She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and Isaac Spears Sr. She was the eldest of seven siblings, a devoted wife, a loving mother, grandmother, cousin, and aunt. Marie had a warm and inviting smile; and showed compassion, kindness, and patience to everyone she encountered. Marie began her academic career attending…...
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Joyce Ann Williams
Our beloved mother, Joyce A. Williams, after battling a long illness, heeded a call from her Lord and Savior on June 18th 2024 and transitioned to her heavenly home, leaving a vacant place in our hearts which can never be filled. Joyce was born on February 3, 1946, in Norfolk, Virginia to the late James E. and Grace D. Haskins. She was the eldest grandchild on both her paternal and maternal sides of her family. In…...
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Fred C. Peguese
Fred Cadoshia Peguese entered into eternal rest on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16, 2024, at his home in Virginia Beach, Virginia surrounded by family. Fred was born on December 17, 1948, to the late Irene Peguese Morring and Fred Peguese Sr. Fred accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and was embraced and welcomed by the Lord on his transitional journey. Fred received his early formal education in the Norfolk Public School System. He graduated in…...
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Charles Marvin Williams, Jr.
Mr. Charles “Chuck” Marvin Williams, Jr., 55, passed away Monday, June 17, 2024. He was born in Portsmouth, VA and raised in Chesapeake, VA. Chuck is a graduate of Indian River High School. He loved sports, while attending Virginia State University (VSU), he was a pitcher for the baseball team. He worked 13 years in the Paint Department at the Ford Norfolk Assembly Plant, until they closed their doors in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Chuck earned an…...
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Glenn C. Brown, Sr.
Glenn Curtis Brown, Sr. a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away on June 8, 2024. He was a spiritual person and respected everyone he encountered. He was a very likeable/lovable person and could make you laugh and smile. He was always joking around. Glenn graduated from Lake Taylor High School in Norfolk, VA in June 1976. After graduating, he decided to enlist in the United States Army, where he retired as a…...
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Wilbert E. Jarvis
Wilbert Enoch Jarvis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the Veterans Medical Center located in Hampton, Virginia. Wibert was born October 17, 1938, in Princess Anne County, and is the son of Gideon Jarvis and Erma Lee “Minnie Lee” Rouse, whom both preceded him in death. Directly after graduating from Union Kempsville Training School, Mr. Jarvis enlisted in the Army in 1954 and served for two years. He moved to New York in 1959 where…...
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Rolin G. Hill
Rolin Gilbert Hill was born on August 16th,1989. He went to be with the lord June 10th,2024. He was predeceased by both maternal (Lucy Cumber) and paternal (Thelbert & Doris Hill) grandparents. He was a beloved brother, son, nephew, and friend. He leaves behind two loving parents (Stanley & Gail), two loving sisters (Chane & Korey), and a host of relatives and friends. At a young age Rolin went on to play soccer, football, and…...
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Cora Lee Foreman
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” John 14:1-3 Cora Lee Foreman, 83, transitioned on…...
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Minister Ernestine Joe Williams
Celebration of Life for Minister Ernestine Joe Williams Sunrise March 24, 1955 – Sunset May 20, 2024 Minister Ernestine Joe Williams was born on March 24, 1955, to the late Earnest Evans and Lillie Mae Joe in Courtland, VA. At the young age of 20 she married her childhood sweetheart, Robert Lee Johnson, Sr. Of this union were born three beautiful children, Robert Lee Johnson, Jr., Crystal DeYvonne Johnson and Natasha Renee Johnson. Minister Williams accepted…...
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Theoartis Owens, Sr.
Theoartis Owens, Sr. (Chuck) slipped away peacefully Sunday morning June 9, 2024. He was born July 22, 1951 to Fred Lee and Earnestine Owens. Theoartis was educated in the Marvell Arkansas Public Schools. He furthered his education at Phillips Community College. He enlisted in the U.S. Army after High School and took basic training at Fort Ord, California. He was stationed at Fort Hood Texas, where he met the love of his life, Diane Howard. They both…...
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Willie J. Mobley
Willie Mobley was born January 2, 1932 in Thomasville, GA to the late Jgould Mobley and Endia Davis-Mobley. Willie got his wings on June 10, 2024 at his home in Norfolk, VA at the generous age of 92 years young. Willie was a member of McCullough Temple Church in New Britain, CT. He moved to Virginia to live with his Daughter and Son in Law and became a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church-Berkley…...
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