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Reverend Shelton H. Smith, Jr.
On Wednesday, July 24, God called our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend home. Rev. Shelton H. Smith, Jr. was the son of the late Rev. Shelton H. Smith, Sr. and Thelma Upton Smith. A native of Norfolk, VA, he graduated from Lake Taylor High School and attended Norfolk State University. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Marie; their two children, Ashley (Robert) and Shelton III (Arvetta); and…...
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Reverend Anne T. Barnes
Rev. Anne T. Barnes, a long-time resident of Norfolk, VA, passed peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the age of 84. She was born on March 9, 1940, to the late Moses Columbus and Bertha Andrews Taylor in Pitt County, North Carolina. She attended public schools in Norfolk, VA and graduated from Booker T Washington High School at the age of 17. After a successful career of a professional cosmetologist and…...
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Angela Y. Conyers
On July 24, 2024, our Angela Conyers peacefully passed away in her home in Suffolk, Virginia. She won her battle against Stage IV pancreatic cancer was rewarded with her heavenly body and was welcomed home by the Father. The world became a little brighter on December 11, 1959, when Angela was brought into the world by her mother Jaquetta Odom. Angela lived a full life that consisted of serving our country for 30 years in…...
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Yolanda Rosso
Ms. Yolanda Rosso departed this life to be with the Lord while joining her son, Robert J. Hill Jr., on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. She was the daughter of Teresa Rivera (deceased), born in 1920 in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. Yolanda was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who will be greatly missed. Yolanda married Robert J. Hill Sr. in Brooklyn, New York on September 24, 1966. Their daughter Monica Hill and son Robert…...
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Willie Lee Marrow, Jr.
Willie Lee Marrow, Jr. was born in Portsmouth, VA on July 30, 1968 to the late Willie Lee Marrow, Sr. and the late Mildred Alston Marrow. He departed this life on Friday, July 19, 2024 at his home. Willie was educated in the Portsmouth City Public Schools and a graduate of Wilson High School. After his formal educational training, he joined the United States Marine Corps. After his military service, he returned to Portsmouth and…...
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Michelle D. Dandridge
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Michelle Dorothy Dandridge, who left us at the age of 42 on July 21, 2024, in Chesapeake, Virginia. Born on October 27, 1981, in Los Angeles, California, Michelle touched many lives with her kindness, warmth, and sense of humor. Michelle spent her early years in Richmond, Virginia, where she graduated from Richmond Public Schools (George Wythe High School for the Arts) in June 1999.…...
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Johnny M. Clemons
Johnny, better known as J.D. by his close-knit family, was born on July 8, 1947, in Princess Anne County (now Virginia Beach) to Leomia Peebles and Woodrow Boone, who passed away a few months after he was born. Johnny was adopted by his stepfather, Levi Clemons whom Johnny loved and admired greatly for the love he showed and the wisdom he always poured into him. He was raised in Crozierville (in the Churchland section of…...
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Carolyn K. Olds
Carolyn Ann King Olds (“Miss Ann”), 84, returned to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at the Chesapeake Health and Rehabilitation Center, Chesapeake, VA. Carolyn was born on August 2, 1939, in Norfolk, VA to the late Clarence A. King, Jr. and Mary Carter King. She was baptized at a young age receiving Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. She attended Norfolk Public Schools, graduating from Booker T. Washington High School, Norfolk,…...
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Shirley Anne Mobley
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley A. Mobley-Hunt, affectionately known as Keisha, who left this world on July 11, 2024, at the age of 37. Shirley was a beloved daughter, mother, sister, aunt, granddaughter, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of all who knew her. Shirley was born on May 18, 1987, to Johnny Mobley Jr. and Michelle R. Mobley. She was raised…...
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Walter Clarence Pruden, Sr.
Walter Clarence Pruden, Sr. passed away Friday, July 19, 2024; he was born July 4, 1931 to Mr. Bennie and Christine Walker Pruden in Portsmouth, VA. All of his life, Walter was a faithful and devoted member of Zion Bethel United Church in Christ in Portsmouth, VA. His God given talent was a “singing voice,’ which he used to the glory of God on any occasion, lifting up the name of Jesus. Walter was a…...
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Linda M. Lucas
Linda M. Lucas passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Linda M. Lucas was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Church Lucas and John Lucas; and her son, Michael Lucas. Linda was born on April 13, 1944, in Norfolk, VA. She was educated in the Norfolk Public School system. After moving to Brooklyn, NY, she worked as a Private Duty Nurse for over ten years. When she returned to Norfolk,…...
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Alesha D. Copeland
Alesha Danaé Copeland age 30, was called home to be with the Lord on July 18, 2024, at Maryview Medical Center. Alesha was born on April 13, 1994, in Portsmouth, VA at Portsmouth General Hospital to Angela Copeland-Dillard and Isaac Baker. She was a 2011 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. Alesha was a good person, she enjoyed helping and being there for others in need. He was well known as “Lei Lee” and loved…...
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Pastor Donnie G. Small
Donnie Garfield Small was born on February 12, 1954 to the late Richard and Willie Little Small. He grew up in Norfolk Virginia with his older brother, Roman Rufus Small Sr., younger sister, Karen Edwards, and his best friend and brother in spirit, Ted White. He was called home to be with his Lord on July 17, 2024. He accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior as a young man in the 70s, during a…...
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Robert Lee Blackwell
Robert Lee Blackwell, Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated member of his community, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on March 29, 1931, in Liberty, NC, in Randolph County, he was the son of the late William Lee Blackwell and Olivia Blackwell. Robert was educated in Norfolk Public Schools. On October 4, 1950, he married Evelyn Virginia Peterson in Norfolk, VA, marking the beginning of a…...
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Bruce D. Baines
On July 14, 2024, our beloved Bruce Baines got his heavenly wings. He was a wonderful son, father, grandfather, brother, nephew and loyal friend. Family was everything to him. He grew up being a role model and protector to his brothers, sister, cousins and sons. He showed his children love and support as a loving father. He loved sports and family gatherings; that made him laugh and smile. He loved to build, give knowledge and…...
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Kyron Montee Edwards
Kyron Edwards affectionately known as Ky was born July 29, 2005, he departed this earthly life on July 15, 2024. Kyron attended Kings Fork High School in Suffolk, VA where he was introduced to the Master Barber program at the College and Career Academy at Pruden. Although he loved it, we never saw any proof of his skills of cutting anyone’s hair or his own for that matter, just tiktok videos, dancing or horse playing…...
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Elder Shirley Anne Ross
Elder Shirley Anne Rawls Ross, 87, of Chesapeake, Virginia was peacefully called home on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 2, 1937, in Norfolk, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Haywood Sr. and Annie Allen Rawls. In addition to her parents, Shirley is preceded in death by nine of her siblings: Linwood Rawls, Haywood Rawls, Edward Rawls, Elizabeth R. Gains, Dorothy R. Johnson, Geneva…...
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Ruth B. Cooke
Ruth Bell Pettus Cooke, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away on July 13, 2024. Born on July 31, 1933, to the late Alice Gray Pettus and Rhuben Pettus, Ruth lived a life filled with love, service, faith, prayer, and joy. Ruth was predeceased by her devoted husband of 66 years, William Henry Cooke Sr., her son, William Cooke Jr., her brothers, Rhuben Pettus and Charles Pettus, her grandson Shawn Brooks, and her…...
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Leonard Lee Russell
The family will be receiving guest on Thursday, July 18, 2024 and Friday, July 19, 2024 from 3pm to 8pm at the home of Robin Henley. For more information contact a family member....
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Eloise D. Daniels
Death came as a whisper in the night on July 11, 2024, as our beloved Eloise D. Daniels of the 3800 block of North Ingleside Drive transitioned from her earthly body to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Eloise was born to the late Louise Campbell Sams and Harry Sams on September 3, 1928, in Meridian, Georgia. She was educated in the public schools there and graduated from Todd Grant High School. Eloise…...
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Sally R. Jenkins
God saw you getting tired, a cure not meant to be, So, He wrapped His arms around you and whispered, “Come to Me.” With tearful eyes, we watched you and saw you pass away, Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. On Wednesday, July 10, 2024, the gates of Heaven opened and welcomed home Sally “Renee” Jenkins. Renee was born on June 29, 1957, in Norfolk, Virginia, to the late Frank…...
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Arnold Grevious
Arnold Grevious was born on July 10th, 1943, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was the oldest son of Norman H. Grevious and Mary E. Grevious and entered eternal rest on June 28th, 2024. He attended First Baptist Church in Cummingfield where his paternal grandfather, Charles Warren, was a minister. He later attended One Accord Church in Chesapeake, VA. Growing up, Arnold had a love for singing which he carried throughout his life. He was educated by…...
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Catherine E. Johnson
Catherine Elizabeth Johnson, known affectionately as “Mama,” “Miss Cee,” and “Miss Cat,” 86, went peacefully to be the Lord on Tuesday July 9, 2024. She was a beacon of love and kindness to all who knew her. Born on February 1, 1938, Catherine was the eldest among her siblings, born to the late Gladys and James Johnson. She grew up in a close-knit family and graduated from Booker T Washington High School before pursuing her…...
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Larry J. Harmon
Larry a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on July 9th, 2024, in Norfolk, VA. He was born on February 3rd, 1945, in Chicago, IL to the late George Cliffton Harmon and Essie Mae Tate Harmon. Larry is survived by his loving wife Rachel Vernell Harmon; his children Previn and Taris Harmon and his grandchildren, Kason and Kollin Harmon; siblings Georgia Mae Harmon Smith of Flemington, NJ; Maxine Lynette Harmon of Colorado Springs, Co; Michale…...
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Mario Mullen
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalms 23:1–6. Mario Mullen was born on August 9, 1973, in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was the son of the late Charles Mullen Jr. and Paulletha Mullen. Mario joined Ebenezer Baptist Church at an early age. He was a graduate of Bayside High School, where he helped lead the Marlins to win back-to back state titles in 1990–1991. He earned the title of AAA Player of the Year in 1991. Following…...
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