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David Joshua Gomes
David Joshua Gomes was born August 11, 1985 in New Bedford, MA. He was the son of Robin Gomes and David Harris. At an early age, David was baptized into the Christian faith. Affectionately known as, “D”, “Gomes”, and “Dave”, he received his education from the Suffolk Public School System, attending Lakeland High School. While in school David played football – Suffolk Steelers, and was a running back. He was employed with Lamberts Cable Splicing…...
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Joseph Lee Wright, Jr.
Joseph Lee Wright, Jr., 69, of Portsmouth, VA went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 9, 2023 while at Portside Health and Rehabilitation Center in Portsmouth, VA. He was the eldest son of the late Joseph Lee Wright, Sr., and the late Cleopatra W. Wright. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Kevin A. Wright, Sr. Joe (Ricky) attended both Woodrow Wilson and Manor High Schools in Portsmouth. …...
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Donnell Andrew Sparrow, Sr.
Donnell Andrew Sparrow, Sr, 48 of Chesapeake, Virginia passed away surrounded by family on April 7, 2023. Donnell was born in Norfolk, Virginia on September 4, 1974, to Ronnie & Dollie Sparrow. He leaves behind his loyal wife Sheila M. Sparrow, son Donnell (DJ) Sparrow Jr and daughter Aaliyah K. Sparrow. Parents Ronnie & Dollie Sparrow, Brother, Ronnie L. Sparrow Jr (wife, Keysha), Sister, Kristina A. Sparrow (predeceased). Nieces, Shayna M. Sparrow, Keona C. Hargrave…...
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Ella Mae Harris
Ella was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She peacefully transitioned to her final resting place April 9,2023, Resurrection Sunday, at the age of 81. She chose to live a simple life, putting her focus on her daughters and grandchildren. After retiring from many years of working at K-Mart, she took an interest in reading, cooking, writing poetry, and crocheting. She loved getting in the kitchen and making everyone’s favorite meal and teaching others…...
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Alice Faye Alston
Alice Faye Alston daughter of the late John and Emma Barnes was born on September 26, 1951 in Pembroke, North Carolina. Alice was married to the late Douglas Williams Sr. where they had 2 sons Douglas Williams Jr. and Dujuan Williams. She later married George Alston. She attended Dundalk High school and college. She was a member of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women and enjoyed the deaf ministry. She was a member of…...
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Estelle A. Ferebee
Estelle A. Ferebee was born on May 6, 1936, passed away on April 5, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Adeline Beale. She was one of ten children born to this union. Estelle was raised and educated in the city of Norfolk, Virginia. After leaving Booker T. Washington High School, she met and married Dencil Harrison (now deceased). Through that union she bore one child. She later married Charles Leonard Ferebee…...
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Hazel Lorraine Tucker
Hazel Lorraine Tucker transitioned to eternal rest and peace on April 9, 2023....
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William Thomas Johnson, Jr.
William Thomas Johnson, Jr. passed away April 7, 2023....
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Maggie E. Boone
Maggie Evelyn Boone, a devoted and loving mother, went home to be with the Lord at 88 years old on April 5, 2023, a resident of Norfolk, Virginia. She was a former member of First Baptist Church Lamberts Point in Norfolk, Virginia, where she faithfully served as an usher and on various ministries. Maggie was born on March 26, 1935, in Clinton, North Carolina, to the late Daniel Best and Mary Lou Boykin (Conley). Maggie…...
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Bonnie Wilson
Bonnie Wilson was born to Mary Louise (Battle) Moore and Willie Moore Sr., on February 11, 1956, in Portsmouth, Virginia. The Lord called her home to be with her parents, sister, and brother on April 7, 2023, no more pain. Bonnie loved the Lord; she joined Holy Light Church of Deliverance over ten years ago. She served on the usher board and was a dedicated worker in the church. Bonnie truly loved her church family. …...
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Brenda Arline McClease
The Golden Gates were opened Wide, A gentle voice said, “Come.” And Angels from the Other Side, Gently welcomed Brenda Home During the early hours on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Mary Washington hospital Fredericksburg, Virginia, our beloved Sister, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, and best friend Brenda Arlene McClease, reached the triumphant end of her earthly existence, and went home to be with the Lord. On April 13, 1958, the late Stanford H. and Lelia Ann…...
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Goldie Geneva Hawes
On Thursday, April 6, 2023, our Mighty Lord and Savior called one of his beloved angels home, Goldie Hawes. She was born March 31, 1928 to the late Lillie Spratley and William Webb, Sr. Preceding her in death were three sisters: Thelma Carr, Clarice Cox, and Virgie Rivers; two brothers: William Webb, Jr. and Council Webb. Goldie was a woman of unwavering faith and had a passion for serving the Lord. She had a giving…...
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Helen Lake
Helen was born in Pike County, Kentucky to Bert D. and Eavy Charles Holiway. Helen’s father passed away when her youngest sister, Rosemary, was just a year old. Being the oldest, she stepped up to help her mother and her 5 other siblings. Helen graduated from Pikeville College and then joined the army and met the love of her life, Kevin Lake. They quickly married and started a family of their own. While Kevin was…...
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Eric Lee Wyatt
In the early morning hours of Monday, April 3, 2023, our dear father, grandfather, fiancé, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend Eric Lee Wyatt went home. He was born to the late Ida Mae Wyatt and Earl Lee Fields on June 20, 1972, in Norfolk, Virginia. Eric grew up in Tidewater Park where he enjoyed life, family, hanging with his crew and having a good time. He was caring and always there for whomever needed a…...
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Paul Aundra Reed
On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, Paul A. Reed, 64, went peacefully to be with the Lord. He was surrounded by the love of his wife, Dr. Joanne Williams-Reed, as he slipped away. Paul was born September 26, 1958 in Birmingham, Alabama. He was the son of the late Nathaniel Reed and JoAnn Holt Reed. He was predeceased by his brother Ervin Reed. He graduated from Carver High School, Birmingham, Alabama. After graduation, Paul immediately enlisted…...
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Andre Enrico Hairston, Jr.
Andre Enrico Hairston, Jr. passed away March 30, 2023....
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Vivian Butts Clements
Vivian B Clements, age 93, passed unexpectedly at home on March 26, 2023. She was born August 18, 1929, in Norfolk, VA, the daughter of Walter E Butts and Amy Riddick Butts. Vivian graduated from Booker T Washington High School in January 1946. She graduated from Virginia State University and began her teaching career in 1950. The same year Vivian married her college sweetheart, William J Clements (deceased). They celebrated 56 years of marriage until…...
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Nathaniel Parker, Jr.
Nathaniel Parker Jr. slipped into eternity’s sleep early Sunday morning of March 26, 2023. Later that day his longtime good friends were awaiting his arrival for one of their many outings at one of daddy’s favorite hangouts, “the track”, but he had already peacefully crossed over. Nat was born to Charity Bell Parker and Nathan Parker on February 8, 1948, In Pitt County, North Carolina. He was the second oldest of five brothers. He is…...
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Susan K. Johnson
Susan Kay Johnson 66, of Norfolk, VA died on Wed. March 29, 2023. Born in Bloomington, IN on April 28, 1956. She grew up in Wisconsin and Minnesota. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Gertrude Johnson. Susan was retired from the United States Navy after 20 years of service. Following her retirement, she received her master’s degree in social work, and has worked for Catholic Charities for many years. She was an…...
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William Andrew Avery
On Thursday, March 30, 2023, God called our husband, father, grandfather and uncle William Andrew Avery, from his “labor to reward”. He was born on December 4, 1934 in Spartanburg, SC to Lula Mae and George Avery. He was educated in Portsmouth Public Schools and retired as a truck driver from J.C.Penny/Lease Way Co. William is predeceased by his parents, George and Lula Avery; brother, Chamlmas (Mary) and daughter, Terri Sykes. He leaves to cherish…...
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Frank Benjamin Eley
Frank B Eley our beloved father, grand-father, uncle and friend passed away on Thursday March 30, 2023. He was born on January 8, 1943 in Nansemond County to Donnie and Gladys Eley. Frank planted roots in Norfolk, VA where he was married to Margie Gay Eley and immediately had 2 children Andre & D’Juana then later added Franshina. Frank Eley was employed at the Norfolk Shipyard and later moved to Massachusetts for the big dig…...
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Ebony Shaunta Askew
On Wednesday, March 22, 2023, our beloved Ebony Shaunta’ Askew “London” at 39 was called to her heavenly home. Ebony was born on November 15, 1983 at St. Joseph Hospital in Paterson, New Jersey. She spent most of her childhood in Paterson before her and her mother Tonya relocated to Virginia. Ebony received her early education at Brandon Middle School and later graduated from Tallwood High School in Virginia Beach, VA. Ebony’s career was working…...
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Rickey Barner
On the morning of March 28, 2023, Ricky was called home to be with the Lord. Rickey was the fourth child out of eleven siblings. He was a loving son, brother, father and uncle. Rickey was educated in the Portsmouth Public School system. He graduated from Cradock High School. Growing up, Rickey played football, baseball and basketball. He loved fishing with his mom and grandparents. Rickey enlisted in the United States Army in 1974, where…...
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SSG Wendell R. Smith, Jr.
United States Army SSG Wendell Roderick Smith, Jr of Virginia Beach, Virginia, passed on to his heavenly rest on 3/23/23 in Columbus, Georgia, at the age of 31. He was affectionately known as Roderick, Rod, Smith, and Dawg by his family, friends, and coworkers. He is survived by his wife, Elle Smith, daughter Averi Nixon-Smith, son Reese Smith, and dog-sons Rambo and Thanos. Also left to mourn his passing are his mother, Dr. Tammy McClain-Smith, father,…...
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Ethel Mae Williams -Deloatch
Ethel Mae Williams -Deloatch passed away March 29, 2023....
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James C. Jones
James Clinton Jones age 83, passed away surrounded by family and went home to be with Jesus, on March 24, 2023. To be absent from the body is to be present with the LORD. He was born on December 21, 1939, in Portsmouth, Virginia to Geneva and Wesley Jones. He received his education in the public school system along with numerous life experiences. James retired in 2002 after serving over 30 years in Local Union…...
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Monica Esha Wiggins
Monica Esha Wiggins (Leaphart) was born on September 11, 1976, in Philadelphia PA, to the late Reverend James and Sheila Leaphart at Albert Einstein Hospital. Monica’s education began at Philmont Christian Academy. As a child Monica loved to swim, run track, and was active in Girl Scouts. In 1982 Monica moved to Willingboro, NJ, where she graduated as a proud Willingboro High School Chimera as part of the class of 1994. Monica obtained her Associate…...
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Ja’von Ti’rus Ford
Romans 8:38-39 “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” On Monday, March 27th, Ja’von Ti’rus Ford fell asleep, although unexpected, he passed but not without leaving a mark on this world. Even…...
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Jeanette Williams
Jeanette Elizabeth Turner Williams, at the age of 85, went to rest in the arms of our Lord on Monday, March 27, 2023, at her home in Norfolk, Virginia. The daughter of James and Katherine Turner, Jeanette E. Williams was born May 26, 1937, in Norfolk, Virginia. Jeanette raised 11 wonderfully blessed, talented, smart, resourceful and athletic children (five girls and six boys). Jeanette graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, Virginia, and attended…...
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