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Kevin Jenard Bobbitt
“Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal” On March 3, 2023 Kevin J. Bobbitt, affectionately known as KB, completed his earthly journey and entered into God’s eternal rest from the struggles and cares of this life. Kevin was born to the late Linda Maria Haskins and David Alexander on July 5, 1966 in Norfolk, VA where he grew up and attended Chesapeake Public School. KB had a way of captivating one’s interest. He was…...
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Heavonlei K. Grant
Heavonlei KeIda Jae Grant, 21, of Virginia Beach, VA sadly left us on February 28, 2023. She was born February 12, 2002 to Duke Grant Jr. and Keilya Greene. Heavonlei graduated from Bayside High School in 2020. Her family will remember her as loving, tenacious, fiercely independent, and witty. She loved and had a special connection with children and animals. Heavonlei was athletic, starting in gymnastics at age 4, she also played Rush soccer and…...
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William Whaley
William Clayton Whaley, the fourteenth child of the late James Whaley and Elizabeth Judge Whaley was born on June 4, 1957 in Charleston, South Carolina. He accepted Christ at an early age at the Greater Mount Pisgah Baptist Church under the pastorate of the Late Reverend J. J. Maxwell. William matriculated through the Charleston Public School system and graduated from Charles A. Brown High School in June 1975 earning his High School Diploma. In May…...
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Leo F. Harrison, Jr.
Leo Francell Harrison, Jr., a longtime resident of Norfolk, Virginia, entered eternal life on February 28, 2023. He was born on October 5, 1945 in Surry County, Virginia, the third child of the late Leo Francell Harrison, Sr. and Susie Mae Lunsford Harrison. He was reared and educated in Surry and Sussex counties. He joined Lebanon Baptist Church (Surry County) at an early age and graduated from Sussex Central High School in 1964. He entered…...
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Maxine Brown Small
Maxine Brown Small, born November 27, 1950, earned her wings on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. She was born and raised in Portsmouth, VA., she was the daughter of the late Mary Magdalene Brown and the late Mack Davis. Maxine attended and obtained her GED at S.H. Clarke. She worked many years in the city of Portsmouth. She was a God fearing woman and a member of the…...
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Sean Keith Warren
On February 25, 2023 God sent his angels to come and retrieve his son to eternal rest. Sean was born to Joyce L. Ricks Warren and the late Milton Warren who transitioned 2 months after Seans birth. He was the second eldest of four children. Soon after his birth his mother married Albert Alexander who loved and accepted him as his own he raise and took great care of him for years. Sean grew up…...
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Latisha Dione Wolmart
Latisha Dione Bowser-Wolmart, affectionately known to family and friends as “Tisha,” was born in Norfolk, VA to Maurice Nathaniel Brazell (Milwaukee, WI) and Johnnie Mae Hendrickson (Chesapeake, VA), on September 9, 1977. She departed this life on Monday, February 27, 2023 at Sentara Leigh Memorial Hospital in Norfolk, VA. Her grandmother, Elizabeth Bowser (Norfolk, VA), Doris Brazell-Oates (Columbus, GA), and Mary Hendrickson (Norfolk, VA). Her grandfathers, John C. Bowser (Norfolk, VA) and Charles Hendrickson (Norfolk,…...
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Robin B. Payne
Robin Bernadette Brown Payne was born December 21, 1964, to the late Ollie Van Brown and Queen Victoria Brown. Robin is the younger sister to her brother Anthony Van Brown. Robin was born in New York and spent most of her childhood in the small suburban community of Lakeview, Long Island where she constantly reflected on the fun she had growing up. Robin participated in academic and extracurricular activities where she developed life- long friendships.…...
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George J. Parker
George J. Parker departed this life on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, after a valiant fight with kidney disease. He was born in Chesapeake, Virginia on August 10, 1950 to Arcelius J. Parker, Jr. and Sarah L. Parker. To know George was to love him. He was an enthusiastic fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the Norfolk State University Spartan Legion Band. He loved to engage in trash talking about sports and all things Cowboys. He…...
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Vivian Christine Hassell
Vivian C. Hassell, a beloved GOD fearing mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away after a long battle with cancer on February 28th, 2023 at the age of 78. Vivian was born on April 7th, 1944, in Hibbs, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, to the late Earline Butler, and was raised in Norfolk Virginia by Elsie and Kenneth McPherson. She grew up in a large, loving family and had a deep appreciation for the importance of family…...
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Nizay Bevis Taylor
Nizay Bevis Taylor was called back to his Heavenly home on February 24, 2023...
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Jerome Jones, Sr.
Jerome Jones Sr. AKA Roney, 60, of Portsmouth, VA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home, on February 26, 2023. Born April 11, 1962, Jerome was the fourth child of the late Wilbert Jones and Odell Jones (whom he affectionately called “Little Legs.”). Jerome graduated from Portsmouth’s Manor High School in 1980. He developed his skills at various places of employment over time, spending the last 22 years as…...
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Vanessa D. Flythe
Our beloved Vanessa “Vae” Dale Flythe was called home on Sunday, February 26, 2023. She fought her illness courageously and passed away at the Maryview Medical Center. Vanessa was born on October 30, 1955 in Newsome, Virginia to the late Maynard and Lillian Powell Flythe. Vanessa was an active member of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church under Bishop Curtis E. Edmonds Sr. During her time at St. Mark, Vanessa enjoyed attending bible study, Sunday school, revivals and the morning service. Along the years, Vanessa was…...
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Anthony Eugene White
Today is a day that we mourn,but yet rejoice the life of a great man. On January 28th 1973 a star was born. Anthony Eugene White. Growing up for him was learning about life before we even begun to experience what he’s already seen and experience. Through out his journey we seen a man that heart was beyond gold. His life here on earth was nothing but pure and well worth it. Friends, families and who ever…...
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Peggy Hill
Peggy Lee Hill entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 19, 2023, following a brief illness. She was born on October 1, 1954, to Cleothas and Francine Nichols in Norfolk County (now Chesapeake, VA). Peggy grew up in the Fentress section of Chesapeake, VA along with her five siblings. She kept a calm demeanor and a cheerful disposition because she would greet you with her beautiful smile to let you know that she was happy…...
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Phillip Privott, Sr.
If you’re reading this I’ve gone on to join my son in paradise. In my final days I saw my son waving money and telling me he was free so I guess you can say he bribed me into going with him. Y’all know how much I love money! So I guess you want to know about my life. Well I was a born the baby of five children to the late Roosevelt and Helen…...
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Tyshaun M. Williams
On February 22, 2023, Tyshaun Monique Williams gained her wings and went to be with the Lord. Tyshaun was born in Norfolk, Virginia on February 4, 1982 to Val Jean Williams and Freddie Lee Bryant. Tyshaun grew up in Norfolk, VA and later moved to Virginia Beach, VA where she attended Green Run High School. She later graduated from Hickory High School in Chesapeake, VA. Tyshaun continued her education at Tidewater Community College and Norfolk…...
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Melva Noel
Melva Noel went to be with the Lord at the age of 68 on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 in her sister’s home in Norfolk, Virginia. While battling cancer, she was surrounded and cared for by her loving family and dear friends. Melva was born the second child of six children on July 26, 1954 to Melvin and Mattie Edith Noel. Melva’s mother and father predeceased her. Left to cherish her memories are her sisters, Melvina…...
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Demarco A. Wells
Marco A. Wells of Norfolk Virginia where he was known as “CO” received his heavenly wings on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. CO was born in Norfolk, Virginia on September 15, 1976, to Priscilla Wells and Anthony Billups. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He attended Norview High School and was employed by Bell Company where he received certifications. Through the craft program at Bell, he became OSHA 30 and Aerial platform lift qualified.…...
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Ebony Shavon England-Smitherman
Ebony Shavon England-Smitherman was the youngest of three, born on December 22, 1982, in Norfolk, VA to Dorothy England and Paul England, Jr. She received her education from Norfolk Public Schools and earned her Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work degrees from Norfolk State University. She was inducted into the Zeta Gamma Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated in 2005 and was a Social Worker in the Chesapeake Human Services Department’s Adult Protective Services Division…...
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Ruthie L. Johnson
Ruthie L. Johnson (80) was born in Jacksonville, FL to John H. Stallings Sr. and Mary E. Scott on 12 July 1942. She was the third of seven children born to this union. She entered into eternal rest and peace of God’s kingdom surrounded by her family on 20 February 2023. She was raised in New Ellenton, SC until age 15. In 1957, the family moved to Cincinnati, OH where she attended Hughes High School.…...
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Selma Lee Goodman
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand. The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. The LORD shall…...
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Tyre’a Irvon McPherson
Tyrea Irvon McPherson was born on March 14, 1999. He attended Lake Taylor High School and obtained his GED in 2018. Although he worked as a Shipfitter, he was a born hustler and liked to make money on the side. Ty was always the life of the party and loved to joke with people. He loved to look good, smell good, and feel good. Tyrea was a proud father of 2 boys, Khaleel Deshawn and…...
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Delphine Key White
Delphine White was born on January 25, 1955, in San Diego, California, to the late James W. Key Sr. and Gussie L. Hunter. Delphine completed her earthly assignment and transitioned to eternal rest early Sunday morning, February 19, 2023. Delphine was a graduate of I.C. Norcom High School. After graduation, she relocated back to San Diego, furthering her education. While visiting family in Virginia, she reconnected with a high school friend. After years of dating…...
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Albert Lamonte Henderson, Jr.
Albert Lamonte Henderson, Jr. passed away February 20, 2023....
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Lafayette Hall
Celebration of Life for Lafayette Hall, Sr. Lafayette Hall, Sr. of Virginia Beach passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Lafayette Hall was born on November 12, 1970 to Douglas and Ethel Mae Hall in Ahoskie, North Carolina. After graduating from Floyd E. Kellam High School in 1989, He went on to be a skilled Pipe Layer and Fitter and work for numerous construction companies throughout Hampton Roads over the course of 30 years. He…...
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Elbert Marcellus Satterfield, Sr.
Elbert Marcellus Satterfield, Sr. passed away February 19, 2023....
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