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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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Kembly L. Phelps-Trotter
Kembly Lavern “Phelps” Trotter, born Nov. 28, 1963 in Norfolk, VA, to the union of Peggy E. Farmer Phelps and the late William Phelps II. Kem was preceded in death by her sister Teresa Phelps and grandmother, Mary E. Slade. Kem attended Norfolk Schools, where she developed lifelong friendships and an appreciation for learning and work ethic. She worked in Virginia Beach at SL Nusbaum Realty, where her employer loved her. Kem never met a…...
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Josephine Melinda Person
On February 16, 2023, God opened up heaven gates, and came down to get his faithful servant, Josephine. Josephine Person aka. Jo, was born August 5, 1958 to Josephus A. Smith and the Late Anna V. Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband Oliver Person Jr. and sisters Emma Cooper and Sharon Smith. Josephine was educated in the Chesapeake Public School system. She did not graduate high school, but with much determination she…...
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Brittany Nicole Young
Brittany Nicole Young, born on December 1, 1987 to Kevin and Phyllis Young in Norfolk, VA, was the wife of Clarence “Dion” Artis and the loving mother of Nazir Artis. Brittany was a graduate of Nansemond River High School. She attended TCC and was one semester away from receiving her Bachelor of Arts Degree from South University . Brittany was a natural hair stylist. On February 14, 2023, Brittany was called home to be present…...
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Carolyn C. Elliott
Carolyn C. Elliott, age 77, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on February 12, 2023 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Born to Lula Mae Cooley, nee Jones and her father Earl Cooley on November 5, 1945. Carolyn married Vernon Elliott in 1964. In 1966, the couple welcomed their baby boy into the world, who became his mother’s greatest joy! Carolyn attended Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, Virginia before pursuing cosmetology education. In…...
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James Alphonso Helton, Jr.
James Alphonso Helton, Jr. passed away January 16, 2023....
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Winnie Champion-James
In the year of November 28th, 1933, our heavenly father Yahweh purposed that Winnie Mae Exum be born to Virginia Exum in Tarboro, North Carolina as an only child. As a young child she was relocated to Norfolk, VA to be raised by relatives. Yahweh purpose that Winnie Mae Exum had to be married to James Champion, ll and within that union nine children be brought forth: James Champion lll, (Deborah), Anthony Champion, (Cherry), Belinda…...
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Calvin Novell Campbell, Sr.
Calvin Novell Campbell, Sr. passed away February 8, 2023....
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Gladys Robinson McElmore
Gladys Robinson McElmore, beloved by many, departed her earthly life and went home to be with her heavenly father on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Born on April 27, 1946, in Essex County, Virginia, Gladys was born to the late Warner and Josephine Robinson. After graduating from Essex County High School in Tappahannock, Virginia, she completed undergraduate and graduate studies at Norfolk State University where she pursued her degree in Elementary Education. Gladys retired from Norfolk…...
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Yvonne Newsome
Yvonne Newsome, born on October 1 of 1957, was the daughter of Alfred Green Sr and the late Evelyn L. Lewis; the oldest of all her siblings. She departed this earthly life on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, surrounded by her immediate relatives. Our family is deeply saddened and shocked by her sudden death. She is survived by her father, siblings, and three children: Gary Newsome of Norfolk, VA, Derrick Newsome of Portsmouth, VA and Parrell Newsome…...
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George Francis Sawyer, Jr.
George Francis Sawyer, Jr. transitioned to eternal rest on February 1, 2023...
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Arthur Verdell Gordon, Jr.
Our Gift to God Arthur Verdell Gordon Jr. 92, peacefully slipped away on Monday, February 6, 2023 at Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital in Norfolk, VA God’s Gift to Us Arthur was born in Bluefield, West Virginia on July 13, 1930 to the late Arthur Verdell Gordon, Sr. and the late Juanita C. Rollins. The Gift of Wisdom He was educated in the Bluefield, West Virginia Public School system. He also attended Bluefield College. The…...
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Alexander T. White
Alexander T. White was best known as Polo, Do Dirty, and Ty. He was named after his late Uncle Tyrone. Born February 16th , Ty was an Aquarius who loved people and loved life. His smile was contagious and his style was unique. His generosity and sweet spirit gained him so much love and respect all around. A straight hustler, Tyrone was well known amongst his peers. He made friends with everyone he…...
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Patricia Adele Brock
On Sunday February 5th beloved Mother, Matriarch, sister, daughter, cousin, granddaughter, aunt & friend went to her next life Patricia Adele Brock was born February 8th 1955 in Norfolk Virginia & was preceded by her mother & father Luther & Novella Teel, Her brothers Ronald “Pete” Briley, Allen “Duck” Briley & sister Cynthia Scott She graduated Indian River high school & spent 40+ years working for the Virginia Employment Commission where she retired as a…...
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