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DaShawn Lavonta White
DaShawn Lavonta White (“Pedro”), 30, of South Boston, Virginia was called home on December 24, 2024. He was born in Chesapeake, Virginia on December 3, 1994. DaShawn was the son of Diane White of Chesapeake, Virginia, and Eddie Gonzales of Oklahoma. DaShawn received his formal education at Indian River High School. He was baptized at Unity Lutheran Church in Norfolk, Virginia at an early age. DaShawn “Pedro” was a very outspoken and loving person. In the past few years,…...
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Carl Spencer Woodhouse
Carl Spencer Woodhouse beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend departed this life on December 31, 2024. He was 77 years old and full of love and wisdom. Carl was born to Evelyn Wright and Howard Spencer Woodhouse on December 19, 1947. Carl was one of four children born out of this union and was the only son. Carl loved his sisters Brenda Woodhouse (deceased), Patricia (Woodhouse) Freeman, and Nadine Woodhouse. Carl was…...
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Stephen Perry
Our hearts are saddened by the loss of our beloved brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Stephen devoted his time to serving the Lord and God’s people. He loved his family. Stephen Perry was born on March 17, 1954, in Norfolk, VA, to the late Thelma Perry and Ernest. Stephen is affectionately known by family and friends as “Steve.” Steve entered enteral rest on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in Norfolk, VA. Steve accepted Christ and was…...
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Jimmie Hendricks
Jimmie Earl Hendricks was born May 19, 1941, to late parents Samuel and Steveania Hendricks in Norfolk, Virginia. He grew up as one of seventeen siblings. During his early adulthood, he worked for several companies, such as Smith & Wellington and Haynes Furniture, before becoming a maintenance supervisor for Sumler Terrace Apartments. Soon thereafter, he met and married the love of his life, Shelia Hunter. They had two children, James and Melody, who they raised…...
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Yvonne V. Anthony
Yvonne V. Anthony was born on August 27, 1959, in Norfolk VA to the late Cora L. Williams and Eugene Williams. Yvonne is affectionately known by family and friends as “Pumkin.” Entered enteral rest on Monday, December 30, 2024, in Virginia Beach, VA. Yvonne was educated at Norfolk Public Schools. She was employed for years with Norfolk State University, to later retire with BAE SYSTEMS as a class A Painter, and never missed a day.…...
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Catherine “Cathy” Lilloria Banks
Catherine L. Banks, better known to friends and loved ones far and near as Cathy, departed this life on Monday, December 30, 2024. Cathy leaves to cherish her memory a devoted husband, Mr. Ronnie Lee Haynes; two daughters, Gwendolyn Anderson (Keith) and Teakesha Kabani; a devoted son, Michael A. Sherriod; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Cathy was always the life of the party and could light up any room! Her smile was infectious, and blood…...
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Carolyn Elaine Knight
Carolyn Elaine Knight entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 29, 2024. She was born on August 12, 1951, in Charleston, South Carolina. She graduated from I.C. Norcom High School and was also a graduate of Norfolk State University. She was employed by the City of Portsmouth and then the City of Chesapeake until she retired. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized. She was a former member of Liberty Temple Church…...
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Antonette Walker
Antonette Walker, lovingly known as Netta, transitioned on December 28, 2024, at 3:15 a.m. in Norfolk, Virginia, at the age of 71. Antonette was born on November 30, 1953, in Washington, DC. Antonette is predeceased by her parents, William Dukes, Jr., Georgie Mae Rousey, her husband, James E. Walker, and brother Glenn M. Dukes. She leaves behind a legacy of love and dedication through her children: Alicia (Wayne) Martin, Kevin (Jillian) Dukes, Eddie (Jeanene) Walker, Sandra (Jerod) Walker,…...
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Jerome Davis
Jerome “Butterbea” Davis was born on November 12, 1965, as the third child to Junius Lee Davis, Sr., and Shirley Mae Davis in Portsmouth, VA. Jerome went all the way to the 11th grade at Woodrow Wilson High School in Portsmouth, VA. He grew up alongside his loving grandaddy from his mother’s side, William M. Jones and Butterbean didn’t do wrong by his grandaddy. Jerome was a hardworking young man, and as he was growing…...
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Queen Esther Wiggins
Queen Esther Person Wiggins, 90, was born December 5, 1934, to the late James Brady Person and Minnie Russell Person in Emporia, Virginia. She was the youngest child of that union of ten children. Queen settled down on a long winter nap and departed this life peacefully late on Christmas night, December 25, 2024, and said in her spirit, “Merry Christmas” to all and all a good night. She attended public school in Emporia, Virginia.…...
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Shanta A. Fields
Shanta Antwallete Fields was born in Portsmouth Virginia on July 19, 1979, and went home to be with the Lord on December 29, 2024, in Portsmouth, VA. We mourn the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Shanta was preceded in death by her grandparents Aquilla Fields and Lillie Mae Payne. Shanta attended the Chesapeake Public School System and later worked in the restaurant and hospitality services, serving as Head Chef…...
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Selera Harris Alexander
Selera Harris Alexander, lovingly known as “Peaches,” was born on July 13, 1945, and passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024, in Norfolk, Virginia. Selera lived a vibrant and multifaceted life, embracing her faith, family, and passions with boundless energy. She loved God deeply and found joy in music, the color red, shopping, and sharing her wealth of knowledge with others. A “Jill of Many Trades,” Selera had an impressive career in the medical field,…...
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Thomasine Gordon Sawyer
With heavy hearts, the family of Thomasine G. Sawyer announces her peaceful passing on December 26, 2024, at home. Affectionately known as “Tom” to her family and friends, Thomasine was born on August 7, 1946. She was educated in the Norfolk Public Schools system, attending Booker T. Washington High School. She retired from Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, where she worked in the food service department. Thomasine was a devoted member of the Center of Love,…...
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John Moore Jr.
John Moore, Jr. was born on July 8, 1946, and was called home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2024. John served in the U.S. Air Force for six years and is a Vietnam War Veteran. He worked as a Welder and Pipefitter with the Newport News Shipyard for several years before starting his small trucking business, Moore’s Trucking. He then started a cleaning business, Levite Services, which he did up until November…...
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Richard Lamar Matthews
Richard L. Matthews (59) was born in Mansfield, OH to Ezekiel B. Matthews and Ruthie L. Matthews Nee Stallings on June 1, 1965. He was the second of two children born to this union. He entered eternal rest and peace in God’s kingdom on December 28, 2024. He was raised in Mansfield, OH, and attended Hedges Elementary, Appleseed Middle, and Malabar High School. In 1984, he began dating Tamara Stegall and to this union, four children,…...
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Phyllis Anne Flood
Phyllis Anne Flood – Sister, Aunt, Cousin, and Friend Phyllis Anne Flood is the oldest child of the late David and Annie Mae Hardy Harris. Born on September 24, 1944, she lived each day with joy and laughter in the midst of family and friends. Phyllis was educated in the Portsmouth Public School system, where she attended I.C. Norcom High School. Phyllis’s independent spirit was the catalyst of her life. She began working as a…...
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Elouise M. Spencer
Ms. Elouise M. Spencer departed this life peacefully and quietly on December 23, 2024. Elouise was the oldest daughter of the late Willie Spencer, Sr. and Elouise S. Willilams. Elouise was a very faithful member of Shiloh Baptist Church, where she was once a member of the choir where she loved to sing and glorify God, a member of the Clothes Closet ministry, kitchen ministry, and missionary Baptist association. She was also a member of…...
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Darlene Joann Jewell
In the stillness of a winter afternoon, the heavens opened to welcome home a cherished soul, Darlene Joann Jewell, who departed this earthly realm on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Born on July 23, 1942, in the heart of Longview, Texas, Darlene was the seventh of ten precious children born to the late Lucious and Vivian Odessa Newhouse. Her life was a symphony of love, devotion, and steadfast grace, each note echoing the richness of her…...
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Nicki Roseanna Anderson
Nicki Roseanna Anderson transitioned peacefully at Chesapeake Regional Medical after a long illness on Friday, December 21, 2024, with her mother at her bedside. Nicki was born to parents Robert & Shirley Rogers on January 12, 1977, at Halifax Health Medical Center, Daytona Beach, FL. She was the second oldest out of four siblings: Vicki, ShirRhonda, and Robert. As a baby, she was presented to the Lord at a very early age. Her parents realized…...
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Dellma Louise Bailey
Dellma L. Bailey, 73, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024, leaving behind a lineage of love, faith, and service. Born on May 19, 1951, Dellma was a woman of profound wisdom, compassion, and integrity who touched the lives of all who knew her. Dellma’s everlasting faith was the cornerstone of her life. She embraced her spirituality, accepting Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior, and found solace in Psalm 23, which guided her through…...
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Dorothy Mae Drake
Dorothy M. Williams Drake was born on May 24, 1947, to Charlie and Odessa Williams. She graduated from Marian Anderson High School in 1965, Camden NC, where she played on the basketball team and enjoyed math class. Shortly after high school graduation she moved to New York and was soon hired by New York Telephone. Around that same time, she joined Emmanuel Temple Church and remained a faithful member until 1997. She was an active…...
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Karnetta Diane “Connie” Rouse
On Wednesday, December 25, 2024, Karnetta Rouse, affectionately known as “Connie”, peacefully departed this earthly life at the call of our heavenly father at the age of 64. She transitioned to receive her eternal reward and to unite with loved ones who have gone before her. On January 4, 1960, Connie was born in Suffolk, VA to the union of Dorothy H. Jackson and James E. Jackson Sr. She was predeceased by her father James…...
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Thomas Henderson Grinnard
Thomas Henderson Grinnard, the third of four children born to the late Joseph and Lucy Foster Grinnard, was a beacon of love, strength, and devotion. Born in Richmond, VA, his early years were marked by resilience as he grew up in the vibrant neighborhood of Harlem, NY, under the care of his single father following the untimely passing of his mother when Thomas was just a young boy. He was affectionally called ‘Tommy’ throughout his…...
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Karin L. Gregory
Karin Gregory was born on April 14, 1961, to the late Allen Langley, Sr. and Lina Rebecca Langley. She went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 25th, 2024. Karin was affectionately known for her willingness to always lend a helping hand in any way she could. She was also known for her pineapple cakes, Turkey wings, and Fried Chicken. She had a love for Mickey Mouse and the Dallas Cowboys. Whenever there…...
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Naomi N. Gills
On Monday, May 7, 1928, God breathed life into Naomi Nollis Gilchrist, and from that moment until Wednesday, December 25, 2024, when He called her home. A blessed life well lived, filled with love, family, and honoring her Savior, Jesus Christ. Affectionately called “MeMa” by most, and to others “Mrs. Gills” and “Aunt Nollis,” was educated in the Princess Anne County school system, currently known as the City of Virginia Beach. MeMa often shared the…...
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Stephan Travis Claude
Stephan Travis Claude was called home by his heavenly Father on Monday, December 16, 2024. Steve, as he was affectionately known by many, was born February 24, 1966, in Norfolk, VA. Steve attended Stuart Elementary School and Blair Junior High School. After graduating from Maury High School in 1984, he attended Old Dominion University. During his teenage and early adult years, Steve worked at the Harbor Club for more than 12 years. This is…...
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Martin Culpepper, Jr.
Martin Culpepper Jr, beloved husband, Father, Granddad, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, and Friend to many, peacefully slipped into eternal rest early Saturday morning, December 21, 2024. Martin – Pep-Junior, as many affectionally called him, was born in Attala, Mississippi, on April 29, 1937, to Martin Culpepper, Sr. and Florida Lewis Culpepper. He graduated from East High School in Waterloo, Iowa. He joined the United States Army in 1955 and served his country through the Vietnam War.…...
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Fasiska Deloise Pepper
Fasiska’s Life Story Fasiska D. Pepper was the youngest of three children born to the late Burnette Carter and Frank Carl Pepper on April 5, 1972, in Norfolk, Virginia. She was known and called by family and friends “DeDe” because, for most people, Fasiska was a bit hard to pronounce. After a “miracle” restoration of life on November 20th, God extended his tender mercy and granted her several more weeks with family and friends. Quietly…...
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Linwood Earl Haskins
Linwood Earl Haskins, 53, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, in Norfolk, Virginia. Affectionately known as “Man,” Linwood touched the lives of so many and will truly be missed. He was preceded in death by his father, Linwood Earl Wellington; (Aunt) Patricia Ann Haskins; (Aunt) Lillie Wellington; and (Cousin) Catrina Antionette Haskins. He leaves behind to carry on his legacy: his mother, Lelia Haskins; four sons, Jason B. Elliott Fr; Jaylin L. Elliott, Javon…...
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Lucia Windley
Lucia Ragland Windley departed this life on December 21, 2024 at her home after a prolonged illness. Mrs. Windley was confirmed in the Episcopal Church and a lifelong Episcopalian. She was a graduate of Virginia State University with a BA in Physical Education; she would go on to earn a Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling from Old Dominion University. A teaching career expanding over three decades, Mrs. Windley taught Physical Education at the once…...
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Michael DeQuan Simpson
Michael Dequan Simpson, affectionately known as “Mike”, 33, beloved Father, Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew, and Friend, was born to Monique Simpson on May 27, 1991, in Norfolk, VA and raised in Hampton Roads. He entered into eternal rest on December 16, 2024. Mike grew up surrounded by the warmth of a large family and a circle of friends who adored him. Known affectionately as “Lil Mike” or “Flocko,” he was a source of joy and…...
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Marva Lawson-Tatem
Marva Lawson-Tatem, 57, of the 700 block of Halifax Street, entered eternal rest to be with the Lord on December 19, 2024. A lifelong resident of the Berkley section of Norfolk, Virginia. She graduated from Lake Taylor High School in Norfolk, Virginia. Marva also received her associate’s degree from the Commonwealth College, majoring in Travel and Hospitality. Marva worked as an assistant manager with the Dollar Tree Corporation for many years. Marva was also a…...
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Sarah Francine Prince
Sarah Francine Prince -better known as Cine, was born on September 25, 1963, in Southampton County to Annie Dillard Prince and the late George Thomas Prince. She graduated from Maury High School. She enjoyed cooking and dancing. She was a licensed CNA and her mother’s caregiver. She was preceded in death by her father, George Prince, two brothers, George Prince and Tyrone Prince, Grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Roosevelt Dillard, and Mr. & Mrs. Willie Prince.…...
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Annette Lang
On December 16, 2024, an angel received her wings. Annette Lang was born on May 1, 1956, to Mr. Gordon Field Lang, Sr., and Mrs. Corrine Hardy Lang. She was preceded by her heavenly brothers, Robert Hardy, Linwood Hardy, Gordon Field Lang, Jr., and sister, Lavern Reid. She leaves to cherish her memory, her son, Eric Lang, who was her rock, two brothers, James Lang and David Lang, one sister, Sharon Lang, and a host…...
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Rashele Lee Mayfield
Rashele “Franki” Mayfield, 50, a trailblazer, mentor, and beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend, peacefully passed away on December 14, 2024, at her home in Chesapeake, Virginia, surrounded by her devoted family and friends. Born on August 7, 1974, in Charleston, WV, Franki was the youngest of three children. From her early days of playing basketball, running track with Capital City Striders, and cheerleading, to the joyous family trips to the amusement park and…...
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Carolyn Irene Wood
She earned her GED and devoted 30 years of her life as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Golden Living Nursing Home in Portsmouth, Virginia, embodying a remarkable spirit of public service. In her youth, she thrived as an employee of the Stop Organization, leaving a lasting impact on the community while firmly believing that hard work lays the foundation for lifelong stability. As a loving mother, she inspired her family with her unwavering faith in…...
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Loretta Demetrise Lassiter
Our precious Mother, Loretta Demetrise Lassiter, was born in Northampton County on December 30, 1958, to the late Lonnie Ray Lassiter and Beatrice Joyner Lassiter. She departed this life on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Nans Pointe (Hospice) in Suffolk, VA. She attended the public schools of Northampton County, Loretta was a great mother, sister, friend, and person. She was also devoted to church and spending time with her loved ones. She leaves to cherish…...
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Khalid Ali Muhammad
Khalid Muhammad, better known as Bro. Carter transitioned on December 15, 2024. He leaves to mourn his wife, Sherlene Carter; daughters, Linda Carter and Cynthia Carter; and sons, Tony Carter, Vince Carter, Willie Connor, Riehila Connor, and Khallid Carter....
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Harriette Cecelia Riddick
Harriette Cecilia “Peaches” Riddick peacefully transitioned into the loving arms of her Savior on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of the late Harry C. Eley, Sr., and Beulah Taylor Parson (Thaddeus Alvin Parson, Sr.). Peaches grew up in Portsmouth, Virginia, where she spent her early years in the Douglas Park community before moving to Mount Hermon. Her spiritual journey began at Celestial Baptist Church in Portsmouth, VA. There, she wholeheartedly dedicated…...
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Dorothy E. Clark
Our beloved Dorothy “Dot” Clark entered eternal rest on December 17, 2024. She was born April 16, 1940, in Isle of Wight County, to the late Joseph and Queenie Lewis. She was the fourth child of eleven children and the second daughter. Dorothy was affectionately called Dottie by family and friends, and in more recent years, she was called Dot. Dot attended school in Isle of Wight County, graduating from Georgia Tyler High School in…...
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