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Ernell D. Stephenson
Ernell DeLoatch Stephenson, age 82, passed quietly and peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, September 5, 2022, in her home city of Portsmouth, VA. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Benah DeLoatch and sister of the late Edward Godfrey DeLoatch. She was the devoted and loving wife of the late Earl Stephenson, Sr. She is survived by; her son Dr. Earl Stephenson, Jr. (Robyn), daughter Sharon Ladawn Stephenson, granddaughters Taylor Dianne Stephenson…...
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Deshaunta Renai Baker
DeShaunta Renai Baker 31, was born in Portsmouth, VA to Robert Veal and Devonna Clark. She received her wings on Saturday, September 3, 2022 as she took her flight from this earthly realm. DeShaunta attended and graduated from Churchland High in 2009. She later attended Strayer University where she was majoring in Accounting. DeShaunta was employed with Wendy’s, where she met her prince charming, her husband Ronnie. She later gained employment with Hardees where she…...
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Cynthia Anne Warren
Grief never ends, but it changes It’s a passage not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith…It is the price of love.” Happy are those who mourn since they will be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4) On Thursday, September 1, 2022, God called Cynthia A. Warren home to rest. Affectionately known as “Cindy.” She was born on April 27, 1958. She was educated in the Norfolk Public School…...
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Nancy Lewis Jones
Nancy ‘Nan’ Lewis Jones was the first of seven children born to the late Allen Washington and Virtley Ballard Jones. She attended Suffolk, VA, public schools and graduated from East Suffolk High School in 1958. As a youth, Nancy was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir under the direction of Essie Clark. She also sang in her high school choir, participating in State and All-State Festivals at local Virginia colleges. Nancy…...
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Dennis Morgan Tabron
On July 27,1951 a candle was lit for Dennis Morgan Tabron and burned brightly for 71 years and then began to dim and flicker and expired September 3, 2022, a flight of angels sang him to his rest. He leaves to celebrate his life and continue his legacy: his faithful and loving wife, Mary H. Killebrew-Tabron and their 2 handsome young men, Ketia and Dominic; 2 granddaughters, Jada and Cassidy; 2 brothers, Franklin (Doryce) Tabron,…...
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Vander Lee Coltrane
Vander Lee Coltrane, affectionately known as (Crip) was born July 28, 1949 to the late James and Vera Stubbs Coltrane in Moore County, North Carolina. He transitioned on Saturday, September 3, 2022 to be with the Lord. Vander played in the I. C. Norcom High School Band mastering the horn instrument, and graduated with the Class of 1968. Vander enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps January 1, 1971. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam…...
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Barbara Curtistine Robinson
And God will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying, nor pain; for the former things are passed away. Revelations 21:4 On September 1, 2022, the Lord called Barbara into eternal rest and welcomed her safely into His loving arms. Barbara C. Robinson was born to the late Emanuel R. Robinson, Sr., and Josephine O. Robinson in Chesapeake, VA on May 7, 1957. Barbara will be…...
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Jory Monguel Johnson
Hey everybody, you are reading this because I received the greatest promotion of my life. God, in His sovereignty, called me home to glory and I answered on the morning of August 31, 2022 in James City County, Virginia. I was born on February 13, 1988 (an international holiday) in Portsmouth, Virginia to my mom, the late Erica Christie Johnson-Blow. She and my grandmother, the Late Mother Margaret Johnson, reared me in the fear and…...
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Leon Hill
Leon Hill, the son of the late Eva Mae Hill, and the late James Clifton Whitaker was born on May 13, 1956, in Tillery, NC. He departed his earthly life on September 2, 2022, at the Chesapeake Health and Rehabilitation Center. Leon received his education at Halifax County Public Schools. Leon accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and joined Dome of Canaan Baptist Church in 2000 under the leadership of Dr. Theodore R.…...
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Lisa Dianne Hoggard-Palmer
On Wednesday evening August 31, 2022 our beloved wife, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend Mrs. Lisa Dianne Hoggard Palmer departed to be with the Lord. She was the first born child to the late Andrew Joe Hudgins, Jr. and surviving Ruth Elizabeth Taylor Grimes in Norfolk,Virginia. She was also the first granddaughter to the Hudgins and Taylor families. Lisa graduated from Norview High School in 1984 and obtained her Bachelor’s of Science, in Business, from…...
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Lawrence Prescott Horton
Lawrence Prescott Horton passed away September 1, 2022....
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Laster Leroy Dance, Sr.
Laster Leroy Dance, Sr., better known to family and friends as “Leroy,” was born to Robert Dance, Sr. and Ella Thornton, on January 11, 1952, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Leroy graduated from Northeastern High School, Elizabeth City, NC. He was a plumber at Smith and Keene for 30 years, retiring in 2019. Leroy was a loving husband to Connie Dance for 44 years, a wonderful father to Laster Dance, Jr. and LaVonda Dance, and grandpa…...
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Vernon Augustus Billups
Vernon A. Billups, Sr., 92, of Virginia Beach, passed away peacefully on August 30. Born on January 10, 1930 in Norfolk, Virginia, Vernon was the the 6th of 12 children born to the late Samuel and Katie Billups. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Sheilah Terry, three of his sisters and six of his brothers. A 1949 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, Vernon spent three years in the U.S. Air Force…...
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Carol Laverne Elliott King
Carol LaVerne Elliott King was born in Portsmouth, VA on July 29, 1949 to Florence H. Brewer and Vernon Elliott, Though her parents divorced when she was a toddler, she would be raised by William H. “Daddy Brewer.” She was the apple of her maternal grandparents’ eyes. She gave her life to Christ at the age of six and was baptized at Zion Baptist Church. As a young girl, she learned to play the piano, was involved in the…...
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Daniel E. Coley
“God saw the road was getting rough The hills were hard to climb, He gently closed his loving eyes And whispered, “peace be thine.” Brother Daniel E. Coley beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather and father-in-law, peacefully departed this life and went home to be with his heavenly father on Monday, August 29, 2022 at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He was not alone; his eldest daughter Sheryl Renee was by his side.…...
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Curtis Leon Whidbee
After a lengthy illness, Curtis went to sleep in the arms of Jesus, Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Waterside Rehabilitation Center in Norfolk, VA. Curtis was born in North Carolina to the late Mary Wright and Curtis Whidbee on June 4, 1948. He was reared by Mary and James Wright and his village was the late Woodrow and Willie “Dot” Whidbee. He worked at Earl’s Market, Starr Foods and Belo Supermarket; and retired from Food…...
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Laura Bell Lea
Laura Bell Lea, 74, of LaPorte Indiana, entered into time on February 17, 1948, and stepped into eternity on August 26, 2022. She is the eldest daughter to the union of Roy Jones and Ida L. (Williams) Jones. Laura valued education. She graduated from Richland High School in Essex, Missouri, received her B.A in Nursing at Valparaiso University and went on to obtain her PhD in Divinity at United Seminary. She used her compassion, knowledge,…...
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Shirley Bowdry Pegram
Shirley Mae Bowdry Pegram, 79, of Chesapeake departed from this life with love and comfort on August 28, 2022, at home with her family. She was born on May 3, 1943, in Portsmouth, Virginia to Essie Mae and Terry Bowdry. Shirley attended Portsmouth Public Schools and aspired to become a teacher at a very young age. She would always say, “I am a born teacher.” She attended the Virginia State College, Norfolk Division where she…...
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Leila Nevaeh Hobbs
Leila Nevaeh Hobbs, affectionately known as “The Unicorn Princess”, was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia on May 11, 2016 to Ashley & LaTavis Hobbs. She was the youngest of 6. From the very beginning, she was only given 6months to live but God allowed her to share 6 amazing years with her family & friends. Leila brought joy to everyone she came in contact with. She was so full of personality and attitude. Her whole life she was…...
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Bobby James Ward, Sr.
Bobby James Ward, Sr. was born on September 18, 1948, in the town of Cleveland, North Carolina to the late Lee Homer Ward and Claudia Randall. Bobby, with family by his side, peacefully departed this life in Chesapeake, Virginia on August 28, 2022. Bobby was affectionately known as “Jump Shot”, “Pops”, “Pa-Pa” & “Bob”. Having been raised in a family rooted in strong Christian beliefs and unbreakable family ties, he always knew he was loved. His…...
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Elder Clifton Eloise Harrell
On Saturday, August 27, 2022, Elder Clifton Eloise Harrell of Chesapeake, Virginia, entered eternal rest with our Lord and Savior. Elder Clifton Eloise Harrell was born on May 25, 1935, in Norfolk County, Virginia, now Chesapeake, to parents Willie C. Harrell Sr. and Bloundener Blount Harrell. He was the seventh of eight siblings who grew up in the South Hill area of the county. Elder Harrell attended South Hill and Providence Schools. He met the…...
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Carolyn Elizabeth Cowell
Carolyn E. Cowell gained her wings and walked with the angels after a short battle with cancer on August 23, 2022. She was loved and will be missed terribly. She was the daughter of the late Charles Brown and Mattie Brown and proceeded in death by her brother, Robert Smith. Carolyn’s legacy is succeeded by her everlasting love, and common law spouse of over 30-years, Reginald Joyner, her daughter, Carolyn Williams (Edwin), and her son,…...
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Melissa Jones
Melissa Jones of Portsmouth, VA peacefully fell asleep on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 60 years of age. She was born to the late AJ and Josie Ferguson on May 7, 1962. Melissa was preceded in death by her devoted son Torrey M. Jones, parents, AJ and Josie Ferguson, and her brother Anthony Ferguson. She leaves to cherish her memories, her three siblings Craig (Cheryl), Phyllis, and Anita (Linwood), along with a host of beloved nieces, nephews and loving…...
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Antonio Maurice Pope
Antonio “Tony” Maurice Pope, 67, of Norfolk, VA was born in 1954. Antonio transitioned to eternal life on August 25, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. Antonio was born and raised in Norfolk, VA. He attended Norfolk Public Schools where he was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. Antonio was an outstanding athlete. He excelled in boxing where he won several tournaments held at various venues including the Norfolk Arena. He was on his…...
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Mary Alice Harrell
In the afternoon on Friday, August 26, 2022 with her family by her side, Mary Alice Harrell peacefully transitioned from her life on earth to be with her heavenly father. Mary Alice Harrell, affectionately known as “Dottie,” was born in St. Johns, North Carolina on July 23, 1930, to the late Joseph and Hazel Gatlin Wheeler. She was the second oldest of eight children. God quietly took her home after allowing her to live and…...
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Tezon Rashad Jones
Tezon Rashad Jones departed this life on Sunday, August 14, 2022. Our lives were changed and our hearts were hurt for our Son, father, grandson, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin & friend. Tezon known to many as “Zon” was born on January 30, 1990 in Norfolk, Va. He grew up in Roberts Park in Norfolk, where he was a kid that just couldn’t kept in the house. Tezon attended the Boys & Girls Club every day…...
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Mother Shirley M. Brown
Early in the morning, on August 25, 2022, Shirley Marjorie Brown departed this life and claimed her eternal reward. Shirley, affectionately known as “Mother” by most was born January 26, 1934, in Williamston, NC, to the late Darius Respass and Sophia Graham Davis. Shirley Marjorie Brown personified the essence of beauty. She was the epitome of grace and a woman of elegance and excellence. She exemplified the characteristics of a godly woman. She was a…...
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Elizabeth Bland
Elizabeth departed this life on August 22, 2022, just five days prior to her 90th birthday. She was born on August 27, 1932 in Eden, NC. She was the youngest of four children, born to the late, Dan and Rosa Price. She graduated from Douglas High School in 1951 and from Virginia State College in May 1955, with a degree in Elementary Education. She went on to teach elementary school in Sanford, NC, where she…...
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Geraldine Goode Wesby
On August 20, 2022 Geraldine Goode Wesby, affectionately known as “Granny”, transitioned from her life here on earth to her eternal life in Heaven with our Lord. Geraldine was born on December 10, 1931 in Franklin, VA. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Lucy Lawrence. Geraldine was a product of Portsmouth Public Schools. She graduated from I C Norcom High School where she was inducted in the Hall of Fame for basketball…...
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Lloyd L. Bazemore
Lloyd Lindbergh Bazemore was born on December 24, 1956 in Bertie, North Carolina to the late Lloyd and Rosa Bazemore. Lloyd at age 65, peacefully departed this life on August 17, 2022 Lloyd attended Portsmouth Public Schools where his interest in music began at Water Junior High School. It continued through high school where he became a top trumpet player in the Mighty Manor Mustangs Band graduating in 1975. After high school, he attended Norfolk…...
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Alexis Starr Hicks
Born September 25, 1996, Alexis Starr Hicks’ life did not come to an end with her death. She passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at age 25, but she is survived by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest. Alexis has many family and friends that she has touched in her short, yet very memorable life. Alexis graduated from Western Branch High School in…...
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Jarred T. Davis
On Thursday August 18, 2022 God called Home our beloved son, brother, uncle, friend, and fiancé’ Jarred Trevor Davis. Jarred was born to Rita S. Davis and Wayne Arrington on September 14, 1986 in Chesapeake, Virginia and was raised by his second mother, Maggie Simmons. Jarred received his GED and extended it into landscaping and HVAC. To sum it up, he was just your around the way jack of all trades! Jarred left behind 10 siblings: David Davis, Varita Davis, Shaniel…...
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Althea Michelle Allison
Althea Michelle Allison, affectionately known as “Dee Dee”or “Theetee”, was born January 30, 1971, in Norfolk, Virginia to her parents Ronald A. McCoy and Shelia Baskins. After a long and well-fought battle against cancer, Althea gained her heavenly wings on August 21, 2022. She is survived by her husband of over 30 years, Kenneth Allison (Kenny) and three daughters Asia, Alyshia, and Kenya Allison, two sisters, Donzella Knight- Candelaria and Chantey Knight, one brother Antrone…...
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Sadie E. Claiborne
Sadie E. Claiborne transitioned into eternal rest and peace on August 22, 2022...
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