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Catherine Deloris Boone
Catherine Delores Boone was born on April 11, 1945, in Norfolk County, VA, now Chesapeake, VA, to the late Floyd E. Johnson, Sr. and Mamie M. Johnson née Alexander. She was married for over 50 years to the late Wilson Boone. She is preceded in death by Floyd E. Johnson, Jr. (Daphne), Sharon Hinton, Cynthia McEachin, and her son, Warner Boone, and the oldest living relative, Uncle Foster Alexander, of Chesapeake, VA. She leaves behind to…...
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Patricia M. Carter
Patricia Carter, affectionally known as “Puddin,” was born on Tuesday, May 12, 1953, to the late Dorethea Allen and Leroy Vaughan, Sr. She attended Woodrow Wilson High School in Portsmouth, Virginia. Patricia was united in marriage to Gerald Carter in 1995, and they shared 30 loving years together. She retired in 2008 from Sentara after 19 years of dedicated service and support. Patricia was a member of Faith in Action Church of Norfolk, Virginia. She…...
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Thomasine Sears
It is with great sadness that the family of Thomasine Sears announces her passing on December 29, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Thomasine was predeceased by her beloved parents, May Blossom Sears and Charles Sears; her siblings, Thomas Sears, James Sears, and Vernell Sears; and her grandson, Keith Sears. Thomasine was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, and she retired from the medical field. She was an active member of Tents of Meetings…...
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Vernell Sears
Vernell Sears will be fondly remembered for his radiant smile and his deep appreciation for music, which brought joy both to himself and those around him. Vernell was known as a social butterfly, effortlessly engaging with family, friends, and acquaintances wherever he went. His stylish sense of fashion made him a snappy dresser, always presenting himself with confidence and flair. Vernell was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Valerie Sears, and his son, Solomon…...
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Maurice Clay Willis
Maurice Clay Willis, who was called Reese by most people and Reese Cake by his mom, was born May 14, 1962, in Norfolk, VA, to the late Columbus Willis and Estell Brown. He peacefully departed from us on December 25, 2025. He was predeceased by his sister, Rosalind Price. Maurice graduated from Maury High School in 1980. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army and served three years, receiving an honorable discharge. After…...
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Darryl Andrew Powell
On the evening of Saturday, December 27, 2025, Darryl Andrew Powell, 60, transitioned peacefully. Mr. Powell was born on November 16, 1965, in Portsmouth, Virginia, at Maryview Hospital to the late Diane Elizabeth Jackson. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, India Settles and Linda Miller, and two brothers, Johnnie Powell Jr., and Kenneth Powell. Darryl was proud of his legacy, his children, Darquitta, Lil’ Vanessa, and Roddrick. Nothing made him more…...
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Vernice Midgette
On Monday, December 29, 2025, Vernice Eggleston Midgette was called home to be with the Lord. Vernice was born June 10, 1938, to the late Sarah Corprew and Johnnie Eggleston. Vernice lived life on her own terms and to the fullest. She was a loving wife, a great mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She had a giving heart and the gift of encouragement. She would listen to your troubles and offer her thoughts and prayers.…...
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Shirley Stokes Sanderlin
Shirley Stokes Sanderlin entered into eternal rest on December 24, 2025, peacefully transitioning from this earthly life to join the loved ones who preceded her. Shirley was born on March 26, 1953, in Norfolk, Virginia, to the late Christopher M. Stokes and Elizabeth Stokes. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend whose life was marked by service, compassion, and unwavering love for her family. Raised in the Lambert’s…...
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Minister Larry J. Ward
“Safe in His Arms” “I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith,” (2 Timothy 4:7-8). In a posture of prayer, on Tuesday morning, December 23, 2025, God called home our brother, Minister Larry Junior Ward. Larry was born in Norfolk, VA on August 23, 1951, the second child and oldest son of Hattie Morris and Joe Randolph Ward in Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA. Raised by…...
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Gail Jeanette Edmonds
Gail Jeanette Edmonds was born on September 20,1966 in Norfolk, VA and raised by her mother, Ruth “Jean” Edmonds. Gail attended and completed Camp Civitan program. At Camp Civitan Gail participated in activities such as Special Olympics, Arts and Crafts, traveling to Disney and socializing with friends. Gail was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy; however, she wasn’t defined by her disability. Although Gail wasn’t vocal or mobile, she had an amazing personality that would warm your heart,…...
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Joyce W. McNair
Joyce Walker McNair transitioned on Saturday, December 20, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Gladys Walker and the widow of the late Bishop Willie R. McNair, married for 40 years. Joyce graduated from Union Kempsville High School, class of 1965. She attended Virginia State University, Petersburg and Norfolk State University. She was an executive secretary for Hampton Roads District Council, ILA for over 20 years before her retirement in 2010. She…...
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Robert A. Rondeau
Robert Rondeau, 90, of Chesapeake, Virginia, passed away on December 23, 2025, while living life to its absolute fullest. Born in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, to the late Adolph and Irene Rondeau, Robert was a man of remarkable character, independence, and wit. Robert’s life was defined by a commitment to excellence. He served his country with honor as an Airman First Class in the U.S. Air Force, specializing in radar repair. Following his honorable discharge on January…...
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Dwayne E. Brown
Dwayne E. Brown, born August 16, 1956, passed from this earthly life on December 19, 2025. Dwayne’s journey began in Norfolk, Virginia, where he spent his early childhood learning, growing, and discovering the quiet strength that would define him. He later moved to Suitland, Maryland, where he completed high school at Suitland Maryland High School, graduating in 1977. He continued to develop into the thoughtful, steady young man so many came to admire. Education mattered…...
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Joanne R. McPherson
Joanne McPherson departed this life to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. She was born on June 24, 1952, in Norfolk, Virginia, to the late Joseph Brown and Mary Waton. She was united in marriage to Robert L McPherson. Joanne touched countless lives through her work as a mental health specialist and a Licensed Practical Nurse. Her selfless devotion to honoring, protecting, and uplifting her family and friends was nothing short of…...
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Julian Jackson, Sr.
Julian Jackson, Sr. was born in New York City to Beatrice Wiggins of Norfolk, Virginia, and Archibald Jackson Jr, also of Virginia. On December 22, 2025, his spirit floated out of his body peacefully to enter that which is beyond and what is next. Julian passed at 91 years on this plane. In the continuance of his journey, he leaves here, in this World, his wife Madeline McDonald Jackson, whom he married on May 29,…...
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Brandy Fayetta Hunter
Brandy Hunter was born in Bronx, NY, on December 3, 1972, to Gregory Hunter and Camilla Jewell Hunter. She attended school in Brentwood, New York and graduated from Brentwood High School on Long Island. After graduation she attended Dowling College in New York and later earned her degree with Honors from High Point University in North Carolina. Brandy loved people and had many interests; she sought to serve the community at every opportunity. In 2013, Brandy established BExcel Enterprises, a company specializing in culinary experiences, instructional classes, and media services. As…...
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Eric Leroy Schmidt, Jr.
Our beloved Eric L. Schmidt, Jr. “Boot” a brother, uncle, friend, son of the late Doris Norman and Eric L. Schmidt, Sr. was born February 17, 1948, in Norfolk, Virginia. Eric peacefully departed from this world on December 21, 2025. Eric was educated in the Norfolk Public School System. At the age of 19 he joined the United States Marine Corps. Eric was honorably discharged and became a disabled veteran. Eric was awarded numerous medals…...
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Lankford J. Burke
Lankford J. Burke, affectionately known as Lank or Link, entered into eternal rest on December 19, 2025. Lankford was born April 30, 1931, in the Acredale area of Virginia Beach to John and Salonia Burke. He was the youngest and the last surviving offspring of thirty-four children. His dad passed away when he was eleven years of age, and his mother passed away when he was seventeen. Lankford was educated in the Norfolk County School…...
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Willie Mae St. Ann
On December 21, 2025, our beloved Willie Mae Edmonds St. Ann quietly passed away in Portsmouth, Virginia. Willie Mae was a graduate of Crestwood High School and went on to a career at Manning Convalescent Home and Tidewater Produce. Willie Mae was predeceased by her husband, Bernard St. Ann; her parents, Randolph and Ella Louise Owens Edmonds Brown; and two brothers, Randolph Edmonds, Jr. and Harry Brown. Willie Mae is survived by her sister, Marsha…...
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Inell M. Lewis
Ms. Inell Moore Lewis, a beloved matriarch, devoted servant of God, and pillar of her community, was born on November 24, 1930, in Skippers, Virginia, to the late Johnny Moore and Jessie Mae Sills Moore. She was educated in the Greensville County Public School System, where the foundation of her strong work ethic and values was firmly established. Upon relocating to Norfolk, VA, Inell attended Norfolk State University. Affectionately known by her family as “Old…...
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Pamela Renee Rogers
Pamela Renee Rogers, 55, passed away peacefully from this life the evening of December 15, 2025. She fought a courageous and lengthy battle from complications of chronic kidney disease. Pamela was surrounded and supported during her last days by her loving family, dedicated friends, and caregivers. Pamela was born on May 12, 1970, to Helen Northern Rogers and David Earl Rogers, and was raised in the Norview Section of Norfolk, Virginia. She was predeceased by…...
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Alice Elizabeth Mason
Alice Elizabeth Nelson Mason, first daughter (by only 45 minutes) of Annie and James Nelson, was born May 19, 1929, during the first year of our nation’s Great Depression in Norfolk, Virginia. Nurtured by her faithful, Christian parents who taught by Word and example, Alice accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and Lord around age twelve. She was baptized at First Baptist Church, Lambert’s Point, by Reverend J. Jasper Freeman. Along with her parents,…...
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Alcender Jabbar Fenner
Alcender Jabbar Fenner was born on March 30, 1972. He was the son of Barbara Harris and George Fenner, Jr. He received his education and high school diploma from South Boston High School in Boston, MA. Affectionately known as “Big Al,” he lived a life filled with purpose, laughter, and a larger-than-life personality that made an impression wherever he went. Al was employed for many years as a welder. He worked hard and tirelessly, providing…...
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Janet B. Kelly
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Janet Bonita Kelly, who departed this life on December 16, 2025, at the age of 65. Janet passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Born on August 24, 1960, at Norfolk Community Hospital, Janet was a loving mother, grandmother and a true gem to all who knew and loved her. Janet graduated from Tidewater Community College with a degree in nursing. That degree propelled her into a 20-year…...
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William Charles Mourning
William C. Mourning, known by family and friends as Hollywood or James, was born April 27, 1946, to the late Mattie Swift Mourning & John Mourning, Sr., in NC. He entered into eternal rest on December 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. William graduated from P. S. Jones HS in Washington, NC. He moved to Virginia at an early age, where he met the love of his life 42 years ago. He worked as…...
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Deacon Michael Tyrone Baker, Sr.
Deacon Michael Tyrone Baker, Sr., age 73, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 12, 2025. He was born on October 16, 1952, to the late John Baker Sr. and Eunice Baker in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. The fourth of eight children, he was reared in the Norfolk, Virginia area. He received his early education from the Norfolk Public School System. A 1971 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, he was very…...
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Carlton R. Lewis
Carlton Ramon Lewis was born on December 25, 1953, to Herbert Lewis Jr. and Inell Lewis in Greenville County, Virginia. He was raised in Skippers, Virginia, where he developed strong roots in family, community, and service. Carlton transitioned peacefully on December 14, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, resilience, and love. He received his early education in Greenville County and proudly graduated from Greenville County High School. Following his secondary education, Carlton answered the…...
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Dorothy L. Mullins
Dorothy L. Mullins 77, known to family and friends as “Dot” was born on December 1, 1948 to the late Charles Clifton Lloyd, Sr. and Clara Mae Smith in Gibson, North Carolina. Dot was the third child of nine children. She attended public school in Gibson, NC as well as Norfolk, VA. In 1965, Dot married her soul mate, the late Bobby L. Mullins (A.K.A Bubba). Dot and Bubba built a cute little family together…...
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Ava Jean Daye
The family of Ava Jean Daye is saddened by her peaceful passing on December 14, 2025. Ava’s spirit was lifted from her mortal body to join the heavenly choir, where she now sings in eternal praise. Reared by Wilton and Louise Daye of Norfolk, Virginia, she was a longtime resident of the Bolling Brook community and a dedicated member of the community. In her later years, she relocated to Virginia Beach, Virginia. From a young age,…...
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Alveeta Harold-Nelson
The Life of Alveeta Harold-Nelson Our beloved aunt, sister, wife, and daughter was born on November 17, 1952, in Burton Station, to William and Antoinette Harold. She was raised in a close-knit family alongside her siblings: sisters, Estralita, Cobenia, Trivenia, and brother, Antoine Harold. She resided in Virginia Beach for 73 years, where she built a life defined by independence, excellence, and love. She was the devoted wife of Kevin Nelson of Atlanta, Georgia, and…...
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Gwendolyn Louise Epps Pharr
Gwendolyn Louise Epps-Pharr passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025, at the age of 77. Gwen, as she’s known by her family, began a journey through life that was deeply rooted in faith, family, and community. She was baptized and reared from an early age at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Titustown. As an adult, she was also married there. Gwen was heavily involved in several youth activities throughout her grade school years. While in…...
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Joyce Anne Palmer
Jesus said to her; I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. John 11:25-26 On Sunday, December 14, 2025, Joyce transitioned from earthly life to join the loved ones that preceded her in eternal rest. Joyce was born on September 18, 1949, to the late Mary Elizabeth and George Robinson in Cape Charles, Virginia.…...
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Martha Sarah Pope
Martha Sarah Pope departed quietly and gently into eternal rest at home on December 15, 2025. Martha Sarah Pope, a beloved mother, was born on September 4, 1939, to James Parker and Pauline Parker. She lived a life rooted in love, strength, and devotion to family. Martha was the proud and loving mother of Teresa Pope, Santonio Pope (Chinita), and Leroy Pope, God daughter Edith Monroe (Daniel). She is also preceded in death by her…...
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Clifton E. Powell, Sr.
Clifton (Edward) Powell, Sr. transitioned peacefully from earth to heaven with the Lord on December 14, 2025. He was born to the late Gloria Finch and Louis Powell of Portsmouth, VA, on December 26, 1960. He was the second born of six children; four brothers and one sister, Curtis Wilson, Pamela Powell, Wilma Powell, Alberto Wilson, and Jamie Willson. He attended the Portsmouth School System, where he picked up a trade in cooking. He was…...
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Joyce Ann Reid Horne
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18 Joyce Reid Horne, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully entered into eternal rest on December 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Joyce lived a life marked by strength, humor, honesty, and unconditional love. She was born and raised in Wilson, North Carolina, where she attended Fike High School. Determined to provide a…...
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Vanessa Theresa Sayles
Vanessa Theresa Sayles, affectionately known as “Ms. V,” passed away peacefully at her home in Norfolk, Virginia, at the age of 67. Vanessa was born in Norfolk, Virginia, where she was raised and deeply rooted. She attended Norfolk Public Schools and proudly graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. A dedicated and hardworking woman, she spent many years employed at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, where she retired as a Switchboard Operator. Vanessa was known for…...
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Jo Anne Johnson
September 16, 1955, was an extraordinary day in Norfolk, Virginia, when JoAnne Johnson was born at Norfolk General Hospital at 1:56 PM. JoAnne was the first child born to the late James and Bernice Johnson; the late Sherwood Johnson; the second child, Timothy Erskine Johnson; the third child, Sharon Johnson; the fourth child, and the baby, Kimberly Johnson. JoAnne is predeceased by her parents, James and Bernice Johnson; brother, Sherwood Johnson; maternal grandparents, Clinton Brown…...
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