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Alvenetta Rene Cooper
God’s beautiful Angel was called home on the morning of Friday, July 15, 2022, at the graceful age of 64. Alvenetta Renee Cooper was born on Sunday, November 10th, 1957, to Irene Amanda Stith and Arlinza E. Edwards Sr. she was born and raised in Norfolk Virginia, she graduated from Mathew Fontaine “Maury” High School and later attended Virginia Commonwealth College. She married the love of her life, Robert Cooper Jr., on February 18th, 1983…...
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Grayland Douglas Brown
Grayland D. Brown, known to family and friends as Douglas, born July 6, 1956, entered eternal rest on Friday, July 8, 2022, peacefully. Born and raised in Portsmouth, VA, he was the son of the late Mary Magdalene Brown and the late Mack Davis. Douglas attended school in Portsmouth, VA, at S. H. Clarke. He then joined the U. S. Army in 1973. He later worked at Whitehurst Masonry and Repair. He was well rounded…...
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Stephanie Watson
On July 9th the Lord called Stephanie by name and she answered the call. He took her home to get her rest and to ease all her pain. She was predeceased by her mother, Zenora M. Watson Sparrow, her father, Robert L. Powell and her brother, Robert L. Watson. She retired from the City of Chesapeake, where she worked in Environmental Services for 34 years. She accomplished many goals in life such as receiving her…...
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Janie Goodman Cooke
Janie Lucille Goodman Cooke was born in Iredell County, North Carolina on January 13, 1920, to the late Eva Phifer and Walter Goodman. She passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, July 3, 2022. She was predeceased by her husband of 74 years, William James “Billy” Cooke, as well as her brothers Pressly Goodman, George Goodman, Cicero Goodman and sisters, Maude Goodman, Naette Goodman Campbell and Helen Goodman Frontis. Janie grew up in Mooresville,…...
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Laverne Freeman Walker
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Psalms 116:15 Wednesday morning, July 6, 2022, shortly after 5:30 a.m., the Lord summonsed one of His earthly angels home to be one of His heavenly angels. Laverne Freeman Walker was and is that angel. Laverne was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, to the late Mrs. Ellen Johnson Freeman and the late Mr. Luther W. Freeman on February 1, 1963. She attended Woodrow Wilson High…...
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Ronald Lewis Clapp
Ronald Lewis Clapp, affectionately known as Ron, was born on February 3, 1951 in Norfolk, VA to the late Doris Clapp Alston and Willie Steven Alston. Ronald grew up in the Tidewater Park area of Norfolk. He graduated from Booker T. Washington High School on June 12, 1970. Upon graduating, Ronald enlisted in the U.S. Army and the National Guard. He proudly served his country for over 14 years. While serving in the military, he…...
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Ethel Marie “ET, Turkey” Terry-Mitchell
A Time To Be Born Ethel Mitchell was the second of five children born to the late John David Terry and Dora Ethel Terry on July 24, 1943 in Norfolk, VA. Ethel was affectionately called “Turkey” by her childhood friends. A Time To Live Ethel was educated in the Norfolk Public School System. She later had three children who she loved and nurtured through adulthood. Ethel lived her life to the fullest, making life-long friends…...
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Shelton Davis
The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away. Blessed be the name of the Lord. Job 1:21b What a gift to family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers was the boy, Shelton Davis, born to Mable Twine Davis and Roosevelt Davis, Sr. on November 17, 1940. With a big smile, an ever-helping hand, wise counsel, generosity of time and talents, Shelton (or “Big Daddy” as he came to be known by many) would fill the world of…...
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Andrea Jean Britton
Andrea Jean Britton was born April 29, 1941, to the late George A. Smith and the late Julia D. Riggins Parker in Norfolk, Virginia and departed this life peacefully on Thursday, June 30, 2022, in her home. Andrea attended Norfolk Public Schools and was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, who loved to cook elaborate meals and took pride in maintaining family traditions by hosting holiday socials and events. She worked at Rowena’s for…...
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Cornelia A. Whitney
Cornelia Ann Whitney, a devoted mother, sister, aunt, and friend died peacefully on June 30, 2022, surrounded by family. Cornelia a.k.a Connie was the seventh child born to Thurston and Cornelia Whitaker on December 3, 1937 in Norfolk, Virginia. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, Virginia, class of 1957. For over 50 years, Connie had a career working as a hairstylist. She was skillful in her craft and inspired some of…...
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Veronica Muriel Bunch
Veronica Muriel Bunch, passed away on June 29th at Hampton Health & Rehabilitation Center. Veronica was born on September 28, 1947, to Muriel Rodgers of Portsmouth, VA and the late Rudolph Rodgers of Norfolk, VA. She graduated from Booker T Washington High School in Norfolk, VA. Veronica was the Pastor of Tabernacle of Light Ministries. She had a strong desire to serve the Lord and was unmovable in her faith....
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Aurica Kay Green
Aurica Kay Green was born in Des Moines, Iowa on March 7, 1959, and was called home to rest on June 26, 2022. She was the third daughter of the late Dr. Joseph Walter Gaines and Zola Mae Gaines. She and her family moved to Portsmouth, Virginia in 1968. Aurica graduated from Western Branch High School in 1977. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree from Norfolk State University in 1981, where she was a member of…...
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Nathaniel Butler, Jr.
Nathaniel Butler Jr. departed this Earth on June 24, 2022. Nathaniel was born to Geraldine and Nathaniel Butler on September 30, 1965. He grew up in the Berkley area of Norfolk and graduated from Lake Taylor High. After graduating, he went on to work at the shipyard and worked his way up to a career as a shipfitter. He was known as one of the best shipfitters in the area and spent most of his…...
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James Wilson Peeples
James (Pete) Peeples, the son of the late Bettie and Vernell Peeples Sr., departed his life on Friday, June 24, 2022 at Lake Taylor Hospital, Norfolk, VA. He was born in Franklin, VA on August 3, 1940. He attended Portsmouth Public Schools. He retired from Norfolk State University after 35 years as a Police Officer. He was a wonderful husband to his wife Barbara and a wonderful father to his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.…...
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Theodore Roosevelt White
Theodore Roosevelt White affectionately known as “Cosmo” was born on March 20, 1941, to the late Theodore and Christine White. On June 24, 2022, he departed this life to be with the Lord. Cosmo was a native of Portsmouth, Virginia where he received his education from the Portsmouth Public School System. He later joined the United States Army where he spent two years in active service. Not quite fulfilled, he pursued a forty-two year career…...
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Willie A. Ricks, Sr.
He answered the Lords call on Wednesday June 22nd @ Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. He was Pre-deceased by his mother and father, Samuel Ricks Sr. and Mildred Ricks. Also, his daughter, Nicole Ricks, son, Ahnad Ricks, brother, Samuel Ricks Jr. and sister, Adrisa Gaylord. He retired from Goodyear as the #1 Tire Builder where he worked for 25 years. He was a veteran in Vietnam where he earned a Purple heart badge, Silver star badge,…...
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Joseph Edward Barnes
Joseph Edward Barnes, 91, of Portsmouth, VA, died June 22, in his home. He was born on September 2, 1930, to Paul and Mary Barnes in Portsmouth, Virginia. Joseph attended I. C. Norcom High School where he played basketball from 1947-1948. He worked as a shoe shiner after high school. He worked summers at Dixie Jutt and painted for the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. After which he worked at General Electric Television where he painted for…...
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Evelyn Beatrice “Bea” Saunders Nicholes
Mrs. Evelyn Beatrice “Bea” Saunders Nicholes slipped quietly into her eternal rest on June 21, 2022 in her home. Bea was born January 27, 1936 in Norfolk County, now Chesapeake, VA to the late Willie and Cherry Saunders. She joined New Light Baptist church at a young age where she served as an usher and a missionary. In recent years, she became a faithful member of Greater Bethel A. M.E. Church. While attending Greater Bethel…...
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Johnnie D. Falls
Johnnie Dean Falls (Bo Dean) age 80 departed this life peacefully on June 22, 2022 at his home in Suffolk, VA, which he loved very much. Born in Gaffney SC, Johnnie was the son of Ira Woodro Falls and Etheleen Falls. Johnnie is preceded in death by his mother and father Ira and Etheleen Falls, sister Jacklyn Ann Falls, brothers Ira Woodro Falls II and Larry Alfred Falls, and son John Reginald Falls. His parents…...
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Robert Lockhart
Robert Lockhart Jr. was born on July 30,1958 to the late Vivian Lockhart and Robert Lockhart Sr. in Norfolk, VA. Robert was called home to be with the Lord on June 18,2022 in Norfolk, VA after a lengthy illness. Robert attended Norfolk Public Schools. Robert was a person that was loved by his family and friends. Robert would do anything he could do for either his family or friends. Robert was the fourth of 8…...
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Jataviyon Marquez Hawkins
Jataviyon Hawkins, 19, was born August 2, 2002. He resided in Norfolk, VA where he grew up from a playful baby to a handsome young man. In Jataviyon’s early years, he was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. Despite his condition, this did not hinder him from growing, smiling and pulling on the nearest person closest to him so that he could play. We were told by doctors that he would only be with us for a…...
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Eunice Wilamena Hall
Eunice Wilamena Hall affectionately known as “Mama Hall” was born on May 4, 1923 to the late Walter and Pearl Copeland. In His infinite wisdom, God our Father, stretched out His hand and called His beautiful angel home to her eternal resting place on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Walter Jr. and Lawrence. She was married to the late Alfred Hall. Eunice was raised in the…...
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Bennie Moody
Mr. Bennie Moody transitioned to eternal rest and peace on June 23, 2022....
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Da’Myrian Jacob “DJ” Dural
Da’Myrian Jacob Dural, affectionately known as, “DJ”, transitioned into eternal rest and peace on June 9, 2022....
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Brenda Joyce Warren
On June 13, 2022, Brenda Joyce Warren, 67, peacefully transitioned from this world into God’s welcoming arms. Brenda retired from the Suffolk Department of Social Services. She was a member of Twine Memorial Holy Temple, where she faithfully served as a Deaconess, Usher Board, Hospitality, Food Pantry, Pastor’s Aid, Finance Department, Sunday School and Bible Study. Brenda was a graduate of I.C. Norcom High School. Brenda has joined her late husband, Larry Warren; 3 sisters…...
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