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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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John Stanley White, Jr.
Deacon John Stanley White, Jr was born in Suffolk. Virginia on January 6, 1953 to the late John White, Sr and Hattie Mae Foxworth White both from South Carolina. He attended John F. Kennedy High School in Suffolk, Virginia. He departed this life on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Deacon John better known as Stanley AKA Rico Kid and Wild Man was a member of Greater Faith Worship Center. Stanley was blessed with a son Dennis…...
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Hugo Warren Grant, Jr.
Hugo Warren Grant, Jr was born February 20, 1955 to the late Mr. Hugo W. Grant, Sr and Ms. Louise Hilton. He transitioned on Saturday March 25, 2023, at Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center to be with the Lord. Hugo attended S.H. Clarke Jr. High School, and later enlisted in the United States Army. He served from 1973 to 1976. Hugo served a tour of duty in Vietnam, and was awarded the National Defense Service…...
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Phyllis J. Harris
Miss me a little, but not for long And not with your head bowed low Remember the love that once we shared Miss me, but let me go In the early morning hours of March 23, 2023 the Lord deemed it necessary to take away from us our dearly beloved Phyllis Jean. Phyllis was born September 22, 1955 to the union of Robert and Delores Evans Mitchell. She was the 3rd of nine children. Phyllis…...
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Andrew J. Boone, Jr.
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you, not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27 KJV Early in the morning on March 23,2023, at Bon Secours – Southampton Medical Center, the Lord called our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, nephew, cousin and friend Rev. Andrew J. Boone, Jr. home. He was born on July 27,1948 in Gates…...
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Detral Leron Dozier
Detral Dozier passed away on March 19, 2023 at the tender age of 21. He was born and raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia to the proud parents of Shalissa Williams and Willie Dozier. Detral attended Green Run High School and Vo-Tech where he received his certificate for electrician and graduated June of 2020. Detral was a very hard worker, he worked for SRP in Virginia Beach on Lynnhaven Parkway where he was a warehouse worker.…...
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Annette Yearby Ashley
Annette Yearby Ashley, transitioned into eternal rest on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. She valiantly fought a long battle with Colon Cancer since June 2019. Annette was born on April 17, 1942 in Chattanooga, Tennessee as the youngest child to Grady and Bessie Yearby. Annette attended Joseph E. Smith Elementary and Orchard Knob Middle School and Howard High School in Chattanooga. After graduating in 1960, Annette attended Tuskegee Institute in…...
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Freddie Rosetta Jenkins
Freddie Rosetta “Puddin” Jenkins was the third of six children born on May 21, 1952 to the late Charles King Sr. and Rosetta King; and predeceased by brothers Charles King Jr., Leonard King and sister Cynthia Alexander. Family and friends lovingly called her Rosetta, Roe or Puddin. To either name she would always respond with a big broad infectious smile that was hers and hers alone. Born and raised in Norfolk, VA, Rosetta was educated…...
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Sandra C. Speller
Sandra Speller, 73, of Norfolk passed away on March 19, 2023. She was born to the late George Coleman, Sr. and Mildred Sommerville Coleman. Sandra retired from Cox Communications after 20+ years of service. She was the life of the party and never met a stranger! Besides her mother and father, Sandra was predeceased by her husband, Bobby Speller; three sisters, Shirley Thomas, Evelyn McElrath, and Yvette Chavis; and two brothers, George Coleman, Jr, and Ervin Coleman. She leaves to cherish her…...
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John Wilson, Jr.
John Wilson, Jr. was born on February 25, 1961 to the late John Wilson, Sr. and Emma Mitchell Wilson in Chesapeake, Virginia. John graduated from Great Bridge High School and worked at BAE Systems (formerly Norshipco) for 38 years. After five years of dating, John & Gay married and remained married for 12 years. He was loving husband, stepfather, brother and he was family to all. John loved the Washington Commanders (formerly Redskins), and his cars. He enjoyed wrestling,…...
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