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Alfred E. Skinner, Jr.

Alfred E. Skinner, Jr. passed away March 8, 2023....

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Anthony Breon Johnson

Anthony Breon Johnson, a loving husband, son and friend passed away on March 7, 2023. Anthony a.k.a Breon was born to Bernard Noel and Tracy Johnson on July 9, 1992 in Norfolk, Virginia. He attended Norfolk Public Schools and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 2011.  After graduating from high school, he put his foot to the metal and started working immediately. He was employed and worked within the corporate industry. Breon was…...

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Charles M. Carter

Charles M. Carter passed away March 8, 2023....

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Tommy Lee DeRamus, Sr.

On March 7, 2023, our husband, father, grandfather, and friend Retired Master Sergeant Tommy Lee DeRamus, Sr., a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, slipped quietly into the nearer presence of our Lord and Savior. His life’s journey leaves us with the most precious of memories and an enduring love for all that he was and meant to so many. Born on February 11, 1930, as the only child of Henry and Edna…...

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Laurice Rebecca Jennings

Laurice Rebecca Jennings passed away March 6, 2023....

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Seleathia Smith

Seleathia Smith passed away March 7, 2023....

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Eric Trintae Speight

Eric Trintae Speight passed away March 5, 2023....

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Thomas Perry

Thomas Perry transitioned from earth to rest on February 28, 2023....

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Ella Virginia Parker

On Monday, March 6, 2023, our beloved mother Ella V. Parker was called by God to eternal rest. She was born in Princess Anne County, VA on February 6,1936 to Linwood and Mildred Parson.  She eventually moved to Norfolk, VA where she attended Norfolk Public Schools. Ella regularly assisted at the Jack and Jill Kindergarten in the Titustown community, and she was also employed at The Algonquin House for over 20 years. Her lasting legacy…...

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Evelyn D. White

Evelyn Delores White was born July 14, 1937, in Suffolk Virginia. She was the oldest child of the late Norman and Marjorie White. Evelyn known fondly as Sister by her family, attended Robertson Elementary School and East Suffolk High School where she graduated in June 1955. In 1958 Evelyn relocated to New York where she worked in the garment district for the Figure Flattery Company. When the company went bankrupt in 1983, she found another…...

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Ruth A. Braswell

Ruth A. Braswell passed away March 5, 2023....

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Carnell Delton Williams

Carnell Delton Williams received his call home on March 6,2023. He lived a life of joy and love with his family and beloved friends. He was a cherished member of the community and former soldier in the U.S Army.  Carnell lived his life with passion and he laid to rest with a loving family to celebrate him. He was predeceased by his grandparents Novella and Raymond Whitaker, and a host of Aunts, Uncles, and cousins. …...

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Elbert “EJ” Satterfield, Jr.

Elbert “EJ” Satterfield, Jr. passed away March 5, 2023....

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Earl Linwood Uzzle

Earl Linwood Uzzle passed away February 28, 2023....

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James E. Wiggins

On March 5, 2023, God sent his angels to bring our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, James Wiggins to his heavenly home. James E. Wiggins was born on June 29, 1934 in North Carolina to the late Lee and Viola Wiggins. James received his education at I.C. Norcom High School.  Following high school, he served six years in the United States Army where he completed service with honors.  James accomplished 36 years as…...

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Dr. Ethel Lee Grandy

Dr. Ethel Mother Grandy’s Legacy Dr. Ethel “Mother” Grandy, affectionately known to all who knew her, transitioned on Friday, March 3, 2023, at her residence. She was the daughter of Waverly and Lillian Simmons. She was preceded in death by her husband; George Grandy, Sr., sister; Mable Simmons Whitaker; brothers; Walter Simmons and Moses Simmons, and daughter; Ethel Ann Grandy. Mother Grandy was a native of Chesapeake, Virginia. She worked as an activist in the…...

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William E. Jones, Sr.

On March 4, 2023, God whispered to our beloved husband and father, William Ernest Jones, Sr., that you have finished your course. You have fought a good fight, now take your eternal rest.  “Bo” (as he was known by) was born on October 10, 1944, to the late Sidney H. Jones, Jr and Lillian B. Jones. He was raised in Suffolk, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents; his four brothers, Sidney Jones…...

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Eula Mae Scales

Eula Mae Scales passed away March 4, 2023....

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Ernest Alston, Jr.

Ernest Alston, Jr. passed away March 3, 2023....

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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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Alice Louise Dixon-Tappe

Alice Louise Dixon-Tappe passed away March 2, 2023....

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James C. Etheridge

James C. Etheridge passed away March 2, 2023....

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Morris Ray Williams

Morris Ray Williams passed away March 2, 2023....

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Tony Lamont Spencer

Tony Lamont Spencer passed away February 24, 2023....

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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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First Lady Ladis Turner

First Lady Ladis Turner passed away March 2, 2023....

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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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Clifton Samuel Turner

Clifton Samuel Turner passed away February 25, 2023....

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Yolanda J. King

Yolanda J. King passed away February 28, 2023....

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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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Judy LaVerne Heard

Judy LaVerne Heard passed away February 25, 2023....

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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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Scenie Mae Williams

Scenie Mae Williams passed away February 20, 2023....

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Dorothy Mae Hines

Dorothy Mae Hines passed away February 19, 2023....

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Jessie Mae Watson

Jessie Mae Watson passed away February 19, 2023....

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Beatrice Osborne Payton

Beatrice Osborne Payton passed away February 24, 2023....

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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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Eleazara L. Selby “Ace”

Eleazara L. Selby “Ace” passed away February 23, 2023....

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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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Terrance Jay Parham

Terrance Jay Parham passed away February 22, 2023....

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