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Kevin Thomas Davis
Kevin Thomas Davis earned his wings 29 of March 2024. He was born 28 of February 1966 in Hampton, Virginia to the late Rev. Herbert H. Davis, Sr. and Annie M. Davis (nee Parker). In his early years he was active in the church at First Baptist Church Lincoln Park, Hampton, Virginia, where his family attended. He is a graduate of Phoebus high school in Hampton Virginia class of 1984. Kevin excelled in football and…...
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Bobby W. Braden
Bobby Wayne Braden, Sr. was born on October 3, 1947 to the late Edward and Harriet Calbert Braden in Lynnville, TN. When Bobby was born he was not alone; he was accompanied by his twin sister Mary Elaine and during his last days he was still being supported by his twin. He would summon her in the wee hours of the morning by calling her name. She would go to him and he would put in his…...
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Jean Katherine Harrison
Jean Katherine Harrison, fondly known as Kathy to those closest to her, departed from this world peacefully at Birchwood Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Home on March 29, 2024, at the age of 74. She was born on January 7, 1950, in Norfolk, Virginia, to the late Daniel A. and Audrey E. Harrison. Kathy’s journey through life was marked by a vibrant spirit and a strong personality. After graduating from Booker T. Washington High School in…...
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Neva Lillian Blake
Neva Lillian Moses Blake was born on August 23, 1940, in Capeville, Virginia, to the late James T. and Maggie Moses. At an early age, she accepted Jesus as her personal Savior and became a member of Ebenezer A.M.E. Church, Capeville, VA. On Sunday, March 24, 2024, Neva fell asleep in death and is now free from hurt and pain. Neva was educated in the public schools of Northampton County, Virginia. She went on to…...
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Velma Lynnette Elliott Drew
Velma Lynnette Elliott Drew was born on September 21, 1957 to the late Richard and Clara Elliott. She was the youngest of nine children. Early schooling was in Norfolk County, VA. In 1976, Velma graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School, Portsmouth, VA. She had some college education and was a Certified Nursing Assistant. Her greatest accomplishment was her being a “BAB” Born Again Believer! Glory! Hallelujah! Velma accepted the invitation of repentance and received salvation…...
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Milton Willie Hunt
Elder Milton Willie Hunt, 73, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Elder Hunt was the pastor of Grace Holiness Church and was baptized in the Name of Jesus Christ and filled with the Holy Ghost. Elder Hunt was born on April 2, 1950, in Portsmouth, VA. He would go on to be a lifelong resident of Portsmouth, graduating from Norcom High School. He met, married, and loved, until her passing,…...
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Andre T. Parker
On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, God called Andre T. Parker home to rest at the age of 53. He was born on June 29, 1970, in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Fletcher Sr. and Delorice Parker. He was preceded in death by his father Fletcher Parker Sr., Mother Delorice Parker, and Brother Dwight Parker. In his younger years, Andre had various interests such as spending time with his pets, playing baseball and writing poetry. He attended Granby High School where he played baseball and football. Afterward, Andre studied general…...
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Ganell Tyler
Ganell “G” Tyler (Fonville) passed away on March 24, 2024, in Raeford, North Carolina surrounded her by family at the age of 70. She was born on March 23, 1954, in Duplin County. Ganell graduated from Richlands High School in Richlands, NC. Ganell will be remembered as a kind, generous, funny, energetic, creative, loving, and proud mother, grandmother, wife and friend. Throughout her life, Ganell left a memorable mark on everyone she met. Her kindness…...
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Christopher Richardson
Christopher “Chris” Richardson was born on June 19, 1967, to the late Vance Richardson and Dorothy Jones in Newark, New Jersey. He later moved to Richmond, Virginia with his family while still a young child. Chris accepted Christ at an early age and attended Fifth Street Baptist Church in Richmond, where he also enjoyed going to Skate Land with family and friends. In 2016, Christopher met the love of his life Monica. They later joined hands in Marriage…...
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Beulah Mae Wilkins
Beulah Mae Wilkins was born to the late Jessie Mae Moore on July 4, 1959. She was called to be with the Lord on Friday, March 15, 2024 in Lewes, Delaware. Beulah who was affectionately called Mae attended Portsmouth Public Schools. Mae was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star and wore many hats Mae was a lover of all things family, music, hand dancing, and the Commanders. She was predeceased by…...
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Patricia Ann Walker
Patricia Ann Walker was born on August 15, 1950, to the late Inez McInnis Hurt and Johnny Lee Perkins. Patricia gained her wings on March 24, 2024. She was our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend. Patricia or as most liked to call her, “Trishann” was someone very dear to our hearts. Whether she was your friend or family, she was one of those rare lights that helped keep everybody together. With…...
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William Willis Woods
William Willis Woods, better known as Woody, or Billy, was born in Martinsburg, West Virginia on November 15, 1941, to parents Samuel Moxley Woods and Carrie Elizabeth Williams. Billy attended public schools in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he entered the United States Navy in 1959 and retired in 1982. He met the love of his life Barbara Anderson, and they were married in 1970. Billy delighted in golf, culinary pursuits, and treasured gatherings with family and friends,…...
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Magdalene Patricia Eborn
On Saturday morning March 23, 2024 Magdalene Patricia Eborn, affectionately known as “Mag” departed this life and gained her heavenly wings. She was the beautiful daughter of the late William E. Winder and Alean T. Winder born on December 15, 1946 in Norfolk, VA. She was a “Faith” based believer who loved the Lord. Wearing many “hats” in the church, you would find her in the choir, ushering or serving as a trustee. Mag grew…...
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Jeffrey T. Boone
Mr. Jeffrey Torres Boone of the 1100 block of Wilcox Ave went to be with the Lord on March 16, 2024 at home. Jeffrey T. Boone was born on November 29, 1961 in Portsmouth General Hospital to the late Charlie L. Boone, Sr. and Freda M. Boone. Jeffrey’s nickname was “Top Dog”, he was a diehard San Francisco 49’er’s Fan to the heart. His second love was carpentry and building. He was employed with Ace…...
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Doris Hill
Doris Hill, 74, of Chesapeake, VA, peacefully transitioned from this life to her heavenly reward on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, after a brief illness, at her home in Chesapeake, VA. Doris was born on June 26, 1949, to John R. Hill and Stella S. Hill in Courtland, VA. After graduating from Granby High School in 1968, she worked at Virginia International Terminals and retired after 38 years. Doris was a long-time Mount Pleasant Baptist Church member and was baptized at a young age.…...
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Hosea Scott
Hosea Scott, 87, was born August 22, 1936 to the late William Henry Scott and Carrie Bell Easley- Scott of South Hill, Virginia. On Monday, March 18, 2024 Hosea was called from labor to reward at Norfolk General Hospital surrounded by family. Hosea Scott attended George Washington Carver High school. He displayed an exceptional talent for athletics, excelling in high school sports. As a standout athlete he represented G.W Carver with distinction, earning numerous accolades…...
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Kenneth Bernard Payton, III
Kenneth Bernard Payton III, 31, of Suffolk, VA , departed us to be with his parents on March 20, 2024. Kenny Payton, affectionately known as “KP,” was born in Suffolk, VA in 1992 to Ken Payton, Jr. and Wendy Smith. KP attended Kings Fork High school where he graduated in 2010, before studying computer science at Norfolk State University. As a child, Kenny was joyful and spontaneous. He loved singing R&B music and played little…...
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Ornest J. Poole
On March 15, 2024, Ornest J. Poole, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, departed this life at his home. He was born to Juanita and Ornest Sanderson and was a proud native of Virginia Beach. Ornest received his formal education from Virginia Beach Public School System, graduating from Kempsville High School, and went on to serve his community with dedication and passion. With a career spanning over three decades with the Chesapeake Public School System and Camelot Nursing Home, Ornest retired from Chesapeake Public Schools after…...
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Ginny Marie Lawson
On Sunday, March 17, 2024, the angels of God came and took Ginny Marie Lawson, 35 of Chesapeake, VA to her eternal rest. Ginny was born May 26, 1988 to Thomas D. Gibbs (deceased) and Donna F. Thomas Gibbs in Chesapeake, VA. Ginny was educated in Chesapeake Public Schools, graduating from Western Branch High School. She enjoyed thrifting, traveling, spending time with her family and online shopping. Ginny was employed with the United States Postal…...
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Audrey Marie Jackson
Audrey Marie Jackson, aged 60, of Norfolk, VA, passed away on March 19, 2024. Her family is deeply saddened by her passing but finds comfort and peace in knowing that although she is absent from the body, she is present with the Lord....
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Tamika T. Taylor
Tamika Tonijetta Taylor of Norfolk, Virginia, passed away on March 15,20244 after a long battle with diabetes. She was born on December 6,1978 to Delvie Taylor and David Taylor with a bonus stepdad L.C. Jackson in Newark, New Jersey. In 1997 Tamika relocated to Norfolk Virginia from Irvington, New Jersey. She had a 10-year career in healthcare. In 2016, Tamika met Samuel Reid in Norfolk, Virginia. Together, they had one child Samir A Reid. Tamika…...
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Rita Joann Bynum
Rita J. Bynum departed from this life, into her eternal life on March 16, 2024. Rita was born on July 2, 1954, to the late Mary & Joseph G. Casper, Sr. She was educated in Portsmouth Public Schools and was a graduate of Cradock High School (class of 1972). After graduating, she was employed by the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP) for 21 years prior to retirement. Rita always enjoyed church and love the…...
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Irma Jean Hines
On Sunday, March 10, 2024, our beloved Irma Jean Hines, entered into eternal rest as a new day dawned, weary of body and faint of soul, Irma heard the call of the Lord and peacefully slipped away to rest from her labor. Irma was born in Hobgood, North Carolina on June 3, 1940 to the late William Surlester Lawrence and Alice Bryant Lawrence. She accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age, was baptized…...
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Kelli Ellis Joyce
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on March 14, 2024, in Norfolk, Virginia, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 22, 1963, in Norfolk, Virginia, to her devoted parents Tommy and Brenda. Kelli faced her battle with Hailey-Hailey Disease with grace and courage until the very end. Despite the challenges she encountered, her spirit remained strong, and she continued to inspire all who knew her. She was preceded in…...
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Amy P. Washington
On Wednesday March 13, 2024 the Lord called home the soul of his child our dear Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, Great Grandmother and friend, Amy P. Washington. Amy P. Washington was born November 8, 1938 to the late Amy and James Harry Parker husband Joseph F. Washington. She was the last of her six siblings Fletcher Parker, Louis Parker, Aaron Parker, Hilda May Lawrence and Audrey McLean. Amy loved her family very much. She was a…...
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Vaughan Alfred Hunt
“The Steps of a Good Man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighted in his way.” Psalm 37:23 Vaughan Alfred Hunt, fondly known as “Warren” passed away in Portsmouth, Virginia on March 12, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. He was a native of Norfolk County, Virginia in a small community known as Dawson Town. He was the son of the late Henry Hunt and Earline Ferebee Hunt. He was preceded in death…...
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Priscilla Gaston
On March 12, 2024, the Lord called home one of his Angels, Priscilla (Alston) Gaston, also affectionately known to family and friends as ‘PC”. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia on August 6, 1957, to the late Luna and Jack Alston. Priscilla graduated from Lake Taylor High School. She was a former member of the Order of Eastern Star in Norfolk, Virginia. She spent many years working in the Correctional Institution in the medical department.…...
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Doris Copeland Perry
Doris Elizabeth Copeland Perry, also known as “Sister and Dee” of Suffolk, Virginia transition from labor to reward on March 9, 2024 at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital. Doris was born on January 18, 1941 to the union of the late John Arthur Copeland and the late Annie Louise Vann (Copeland, Pritchard) in the Mount Hermon section of Portsmouth, Virginia. She graduated in the class of 1959 from Crestwood High School in Chesapeake, Virginia. During her…...
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Edwina Diann Flowers
Edwina Diann Flowers was affectionately known as “Diane” was called upon by the Lord and entered eternal rest on March 07, 2024, at the Shell Rock Senior Living, Shell Rock, Iowa. Diann was born September 03, 1952, in Portsmouth, VA, daughter of the late Allie Mae Joyner-Craig. She attended Norcom High School and graduated in the class of 1970. She was known by her friends and classmates for her stylish dressing. She was employed in…...
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