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Demarco A. Wells
Marco A. Wells of Norfolk Virginia where he was known as “CO” received his heavenly wings on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. CO was born in Norfolk, Virginia on September 15, 1976, to Priscilla Wells and Anthony Billups. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He attended Norview High School and was employed by Bell Company where he received certifications. Through the craft program at Bell, he became OSHA 30 and Aerial platform lift qualified.…...
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Ebony Shavon England-Smitherman
Ebony Shavon England-Smitherman was the youngest of three, born on December 22, 1982, in Norfolk, VA to Dorothy England and Paul England, Jr. She received her education from Norfolk Public Schools and earned her Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work degrees from Norfolk State University. She was inducted into the Zeta Gamma Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated in 2005 and was a Social Worker in the Chesapeake Human Services Department’s Adult Protective Services Division…...
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Ruthie L. Johnson
Ruthie L. Johnson (80) was born in Jacksonville, FL to John H. Stallings Sr. and Mary E. Scott on 12 July 1942. She was the third of seven children born to this union. She entered into eternal rest and peace of God’s kingdom surrounded by her family on 20 February 2023. She was raised in New Ellenton, SC until age 15. In 1957, the family moved to Cincinnati, OH where she attended Hughes High School.…...
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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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