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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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James Edward Livingston,Sr.
Deacon James Edward Livingston, Sr., son of the late Clarence and Carrie Mae Livingston, quietly and peacefully departed this life on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at his home in Virginia Beach, Virginia with his loving wife, Darlene, by his side. In 2000, Deacon Livingston joined Philippians Church of Christ Holy Disciples under the leadership of Elder Dr. Mary L. Woodhouse. He was ordained a Deacon on March 28, 2010. He served faithfully until his…...
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Terry Lee Bremby
Our beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend Terry Lee Bremby a.k.a Brem was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 31st 2023. Terry was born to the late Leroy and Hazel Jackson on October 24, 1961 in New York. He was the only son out of 3 children. At an early age, he accepted Christ into his life at Union Baptist Church in Suffolk, Virginia where he begin to sing in the choir.…...
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Benjamin Nathaniel Stokes
Celebrating The Life of Benjamin N. Stokes Benjamin N. Stokes born to Irene and James Stokes on 05/29/2952 passed away on 02/04/2023 . Benjamin worked as a painter at Norfolk Shipyard. He was a loving, laid back and kind man. Ben had a great sense of humor and ability to make people smile. He is survived by his wife Christine Stokes and son Jason Stokes Brothers Alphonzo, James, Ronnie and Donnie Ray Sisters Elsie, Ernestine,…...
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Judith Louise Owens
Judith Louise Owens or “Judy” as she was affectionately called by many departed this life to be with the lord, Tuesday, February 1st, 2023 in the serenity of her home located in Virginia Beach. She was the oldest of the late Norman C. Owens and Barbara Jean Owens, born November 3, 1957 in New York, NY. Judith grew up in the Cypress Hills area of Brooklyn, NY. Later her family moved to Harlem where she graduated…...
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Beryl Overby Howcott
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 On Wednesday, January 25,2023, Beryl Melcina Overby Howcott transitioned into eternal rest. She was gently lifted from our midst during a very brief hospital visit in North Carolina. Beryl was the beloved youngest daughter and child born to the late Judge Thomas Eliston Overby,Sr. and Sallie Smith Overby.…...
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Dorothy L. Spence
Dorothy Spence 97, passed away on January 21, 2023 in Suffolk, Virginia. She was born on September 8,1925 in Courtland, Virginia to the late Charlie and Marva Worrell. She was preceded in death by her son, Glenn Spence. She met Lorney Spence in New York City in 1953. The two fell in love and got married the same year in Baltimore, Maryland. Dorothy attended South Hampton School, she also worked at Brooklyn Jewish Hospital for 29…...
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Seth DePaul Reid
Seth DePaul Reid, 45, of Norfolk, VA, passed peacefully on January 25, 2023. Seth was born in Norfolk, Virginia, to Corliss Y. Reid on May 14, 1977. He grew up in Norfolk with his brother, sister, and a large extended family consisting of aunts, uncles, and cousins. He attended the Norfolk public school system and enjoyed playing football. Seth was a graduate of the Norfolk Virginia Commonwealth Challenge Program and was a member of the…...
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Aida M. Ocasio
Aida M. Ocasio, a resident of Virginia Beach, Virginia, passed from labor to reward on Wednesday, February 1, 2023; three days shy of her 100th birthday. She was born to the late Castor Matos and Rafaela Hernandez, in Santurce Puerto Rico. Aida and her mother would later move to Brooklyn, New York. Prior to moving to Virginia Beach with her daughter, Judith, Aida was a resident of Margate, Florida for over 20 years. An active…...
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Julius Orlando Jones-Portalatin
Julius Orlando Jones-Portalatin passed away January 22, 2023....
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Juelz Jetson Jones-Portalatin
Juelz Jetson Jones-Portalatin passed away January 27, 2023....
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William Thomas Mason, Jr.
William T. Mason, Jr., 96, a trailblazing Attorney of Norfolk, Virginia left this earthly world on February 1, 2023. He was the only child born on July 27, 1926 to the late William T. Mason, Senior, a prominent real estate broker, insurance man and administrator of Norfolk Community Hospital and the late Vivian Carter Mason, a noted Social Worker, civic leader who later became the first African American woman appointed to the Norfolk School Board. Although he was born in…...
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Clara Elizabeth Riddick
Beautiful. Stylish. Funny. Giving. Honest. Saved. Those a few words that often described the life and spirit of our Clara. Our beloved mother, Aunt, sister, grandmother, and friend, Clara Elizabeth Riddick, was peacefully called home to be with Our Lord, Thy God , at 6:23 p.m. on Sunday, January 29, 2023 in Virginia Beach. She was surrounded by family when she answered God’s call. Clara Elizabeth Wilkins was born on November 23, 1953 in…...
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Seth Alan Scott Hamilton
Seth Alan Scott Hamilton, 17, died Thursday, January 26, 2023, at CHKD in Norfolk, Virginia. Seth was born on February 25, 2005, in Wichita, Kansas to Alex Hamilton and Janetta Jones (Hamilton). Seth was a senior at Tallwood High School – SECEP. He was also a member of Campostella Heights Seventh-day Adventist Church in Norfolk, VA. He was preceded in death by his baby sister, Lillian Grace Brown, and grandpa, James ‘Jim’ Hamilton. Seth is…...
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Renita Nicole Edwards
Our beloved Mother, Wife, Daughter Renita Nicole Edwards known as “Nita “ was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 20, 2023. On May 28, 1986 a chubby beautiful baby girl was born to Sharon Edwards and the Late Keith Rivers in Norfolk, VA. She was the youngest of 3 children , She was married to Anthony Carter. She was educated in the Norfolk Public School System. Raised out Park place a…...
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Frank Carlton Owens, Jr.
On Sunday, January 29, 2023, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, cousin, and friend, Frank Carlton Owens, Jr., peacefully transitioned while surrounded by his wife, Linda Jenkins Owens, and daughter, Erin V. Owens. Frank was the only child born to the late Frank C. Owens, Sr. and Doris Copeland Owens on December 31, 1954 in Suffolk, Virginia. After graduating from Forest Glen High School in 1973, Frank matriculated and later graduated from Saint Paul’s College in…...
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Douglas Avent Perry, Sr.
Master Chief Douglas Avent Perry, Sr. (USN, Ret.) went home to be with our Lord on January 25, 2023. He was born on June 5, 1941, in Nash County, NC to the late Lucius Perry and the late Madelyn B. Perry Fleming. Douglas received his early education through Norfolk County, VA (now Chesapeake) at Crestwood High School. After a family move, he continued his education in Newport, Rhode Island at Rogers High School and later joined the…...
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Phyllis T. Mullen
Phyllis Mullen gained her wings on January 26, 2023 at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, at age 63. She was predeceased by parents, Willie Mae Griffin and William Henry Mullen. Also, predeceased by brothers and sisters, Henry Jr., Delma Banks, Robert Mullen, Larry Mullen, Rev. Rickey Mullen, Charlie Mullen, one nephew Jamal Mullen, and one niece Deborah Mullen. Phyllis leaves to cherish her; Brother George Mullen, a sister Diane Mullen, a host of nieces and nephews;…...
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Wanda Foreman Gilchrist
Wanda Foreman-Gilchrist, 63, transitioned on January 25, 2023. She was born to Cora L. Foreman and the late Rudolph Valentine, Sr. of Norfolk, Va. She worked for Norfolk Public Schools as a Special Education Paraprofessional until her retirement in 2020. She was an advocate and loved her students. She was led to the Lord at an early age at Solid Rock Church of Christ Disciples in Norfolk, VA, where she attended Sunday School, used her gift…...
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Clifton Harper, Jr.
TSGT Clifton C Harper, Jr (RET) passed away at home on January 24, 2023, at the age of 84. He was born in Norfolk County, VA to the late Clifton C Harper, Sr and Mattie Frances Sheppard on September 1, 1938. He was the oldest of 11 children born in that union. Cliff graduated from Crestwood High School in 1956 and promptly enlisted in the US Air Force. Soon after, he married Joan Martin and…...
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Kenneth Gordon Gibson
Kenneth Gordon Gibson, 75, of Chesapeake, VA, passed away, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. He was born in Tampa, FL, July 23, 1947, and was reared in Miami, FL by his parents-the late Dorris Gordon Gibson and George Alfonso Gibson, Jr. Kenneth enlisted in the United States Navy on February 9, 1965 at the age of 17, rose to the rank of E6 (HT1), and was honorably discharged on April 21, 1977 after an injury. He…...
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Kyree Davon Blackledge
My oldest son Kyree Davon Blackledge, 21 passed away January 23, 2023. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on May 21, 2001. He graduated from Nansemond River High School on July 31, 2019. I really don’t have the words for the pain and hurt I feel, but Kyree, aka “Ky”, “Ky Rocket”, “KD”, “fatduck”, was a free spirit. He was loving, caring, and very loyal. He was so friendly and got along with everyone.…...
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Gaynell Gilliam Parks
Gaynell Gilliam Parks June 23 1937 / January 25 2023 She was born to Jacob Gilliam and Leatha Hyman in ScottNeck, NC June 23, 1937, she was the 9th of 11 children. She moved to Norfolk, VA where she attended and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1956. She then married James Parks Sr. On February 10,1957, they had 4 children together James parks Jr. “JJ” Of Newport News, Jaynetta G of Chesapeake, Janece Dean…...
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William Stewart, III
On January 24, 2023, God reclaimed one of his precious angels, William Stewart, III. Bill, as he was affectionately known, was the second of four (4) sons born the late William Stewart, Jr. and the late Elsie Baker Stewart of Norfolk. Bill attended Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, VA. During his youth, he was an avid sportsman excelling in tennis, basketball, and bowling. His ambidextrous ability made him a worthy opponent in any sport.…...
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Asedello G. Laylo
Asedello “Ohgie” Laylo, age 45 died of heart failure on January, 20 2023, in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk Virginia. Ohgie is survived by his only son Jinu Makai Laylo of Norfolk Virginia; his Mother Estrella Laylo, of Virginia Beach Virginia; and his father Hermie Laylo, of Manila Philippines. He is preceded in death by his sister Katherine Jones, of Virginia Beach Va; his brother, Allen Laylo, of Manila Philippines; and his brother Jeffrey Paul…...
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