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Barry James Watson

arry Watson was born on February 10th, 1947 to Lorraine Shirley Watson and James Otto Watson in Buffalo, New York. He attended Kentucky State University. He served in the United States Army.  He also worked as a Correctional Officer for the state of New York for 35 years. He married the love of his life Pamela Watson on June 6th, 1991. Barry accepted the Lord and joined Praise Tabernacle, where he served in the Choir and was an Usher. Upon relocating to Chesapeake,…...

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Juanita W. Skipper

Juanita W. Skipper passed away on March 7, 2022....

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Gwendolyn McDavid

Mrs. Gwendolyn McDavid was born October 14, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Mr. Calvin Pruitt Sr. and Mrs. Eva C. Pruitt. She was the second daughter of six children Mrs. Gwendolyn McDavid led a very successful life. She graduated from Glenville High School where she excelled in her studies. She received her formal education at Cuyahoga Community College where she took real estate courses.  She went on to own several properties because of…...

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Rose Mary Roper

Rose Mary Roper, age 71, of Virginia Beach, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and close friends on March 12, 2022.  She was born in Ripley County, Indiana on July 21, 1950, the daughter of Estol and Betty Neahousmeyer. Rose was a colorful person loved by many.  She holds a special place in the hearts of those she left behind.  She is going to be dearly missed by her children: Wendy Settlage, Jason (Frances) Martin and Melissa Butts;…...

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Daylen Grey Evans

Obituary Baby Daylen Grey Evans, seven days old transition to heaven in his parents’ arms at Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters in Norfolk, Virginia on March 9, 2022. Daylen is the son of Shania Corbin and Donta Evans, Jr. of Norfolk, Virginia. He was the answer to their prayers, and they waited for his birth with joyful expectations. During his brief stay here with us, he gave us a lifetime of love and memories…...

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Irene Kay Francis Belcher

Irene Kay Francis Spencer Belcher transitioned peacefully into eternal life on March 11, 2022. On August 30, 1936, Irene was born in Gum Neck, NC. Her parents were Cardell and Pauline Spencer, both preceded her in death. She was the seventh child of twelve children. She attended school in Columbia, NC. Irene worked as a machine operator for forty years before she retired. Her favorite hobby was shopping for herself and her children. After retirement,…...

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Rena B. Gray

Rena Bradshaw Gray, beloved daughter of John Taylor Bradshaw, Sr. and Ella Nora Horton Bradshaw Riley, was born May 5, 1928 in Manning, SC (Clarendon County).  She departed this life on March 10, 2022.  Rena was raised in a Christian home and attended the family church at Liberty Hill African Methodist Episcopal Church in Summerton, SC with her family.  She was the second of nine children. Rena was educated in the South Carolina Public School…...

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Orace Jaffe’ Lane

On March 9, 2022 God called one of his children, Orace Jaffe’ Lane home to eternal rest. Orace was the only child to the late Charles Cherry and Elizabeth Morris. He leaves to cherish his beautiful wife of twenty five years Lavern Lane; three daughters, Natanya Bloyd (Toye), Tina Davenport, Natasha Howard (Stuart); one son, Windell Baynard, Jr. (Venus); two sisters, Yvette Jenkins (Tony), Charlene Cradle; one uncle, Horace Lane, Jr.; grandchildren Terrell Cressman, Zsoelle…...

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Tamakia Deshannon Jackson

Our Beloved Tamakia D. Jackson (Meka) departed this life on Tuesday March 8th 2022 Norfolk VA. Tamakia loved working with the elderly and caring for others. She worked for C&R Divine Hands of Care. She was preceded in death by her parents Eugenia Williams and Charles Boyce Sr. She leaves to cherish her memories her children, Lorenza L. Fuller Jr. and Jaylen J. Fuller of Norfolk, VA; one sister, Quintia Rowe of Norfolk, VA; three…...

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Lashae Michelle Johnson

LaShae Michelle Johnson affectionately known as “Shae Shae” or “Shaeflame” transitioned to her heavenly home on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Sentara Heart Hospital.  LaShae was born in Norfolk, Virginia on October 20, 1995 to Michael, Sr. and Lolita Johnson. She was graduate of Granby High School class of 2014, graduate from Fortis College as a Medical Assistant in 2016, Centaur College as a Health Informatics in 2019, attended Empire Beauty School and then she…...

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Marion E. Winfield

“She is more precious than rubies” Proverbs 3:15 Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, Marion Elizabeth Winfield gracefully accepted the call to rest on March 10, 2022, when she heard the Lord whisper, “Well done, my good and faithful servant, the time is now.” She is now at home, a building not made by man. Marion was born in Portsmouth, VA to the late William Thomas Elliott and Blanche Deloridge Elliott. She was married…...

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Barry Jerron Mayo

Barry Jerron Mayo passed away on March 9, 2022....

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Elder Malcolm Mark McNeal

Elder Malcolm Mark McNeal passed away on March 8, 2022....

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Ruth Mae Travolya Lawton

It is with overwhelming sadness that we are announcing the passing of our mother Ruth Mae Travolya Lawton, on March 8th, 2022 at 7:47am, a day before her 78th birthday. Ruth was an only child and predeceased by her father and mother: Willie and Beatrice Jackson, her husband James Lawton Sr., and daughter Yvette Lawton. She is survived by her other five children: Willie Jackson, James Lawton Jr., Relia (Wardell) Lawton-Mills, Audrey (Tony) Clifton, and…...

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Lawrence Renard Hamlin

Lawrence Renard Hamlin was born to the late Joseph O. Hamlin, Sr. and Sarah L. McClenon Hamlin in Norfolk, Virginia on March 22, 1959.  Lawrence was a native of Norfolk. He was a loving and dependent son, brother, father, uncle, cousin and friend. Lawrence’s smile, sense of humor and good nature touched many lives. He was known throughout the Hampton Roads area and the Carolina’s for his ability to use his hands. He was considered…...

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Georgia Sue Boone-Hicks

Georgia Sue Boone Reynolds Hicks, 77, peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on March 7, 2022.  She was born February 24, 1945 to the late Jason Boone and Flora White Boone.  She was married to the late Vernon Hicks. Georgia was well known for her cooking and telling jokes.  As well as cooking for her family, it extended to the community.  They loved her cooking as much as she loved preparing it.  Georgia had a way of taking bad situations of others and turning them into positive outcomes.  She had a…...

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Edward R. Shambry Jr.

Reverend Dr. Edward R. Shambry Jr. passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at his home.  He was born September 26, 1950, in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Edward R. Shambry Sr. and Lula Mae (Edwards) Shambry.  Being reared by Christian parents and under the influence of Christian family members, Pastor Shambry was brought to the First Baptist Church of Lamberts Point in Norfolk, VA as a child.  There he served dutifully and faithfully as…...

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Daryll Rountree

Daryll Rountree passed away on March 5, 2022....

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Helen P. Eason

Helen P. Eason passed away on March 4, 2022....

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Mary Elizabeth White

Deaconess Mary Elizabeth Harris White entered peacefully into eternal rest on March 4, 2022, at the age of 101. Born in Nottoway County, Virginia on September 23, 1920, Mary was the oldest child of the late Charlie Crenshaw Harris and Louise Fitzgerald Harris. Mary was educated at the Nottoway Training School. She married the love of her life, the late Lewis C. White Sr. on October 16, 1939, and to this union was born two…...

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Robert Lee Etheridge Sr.

Robert Lee Etheridge Sr. Obituary On March 06, 2022, GOD called his humble servant, husband, father, grandad, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend from labor to rest. Robert, affectionately known as “Pretty Shirt was born on August 13, 1939 to the late Mr. Nimmo and Theresa Etheridge of Chesapeake VA.  Robert graduated from Crestwood High school of Chesapeake, VA. He retired from Norfolk Equipment as a Forklift Mechanic. He previously worked at Addington Beamon Lumber Co.…...

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Valerie Moye

Valerie Moye passed away peacefully on March 6, 2022 with family and friends by her side.  She was born September 24, 1964 in North Carolina to the late Daisy Sally Louse Moye and Willie Lee Moye Sr.  Valerie was preceded by her late life partner James Bruce Turner. (Butternut); siblings, Flora Mae Sawyer, and Eddie Moye, Sr. Valerie graduated from Indian River High School. She was an active member of Pilgrim Journey Methodist Church. She…...

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Ethel Jean Block

Ethel Jean Block passed away on March 3, 2022....

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Vernon Lee Mann

Vernon Lee Mann, 66, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 12, 2022 in Secaucus, New Jersey. He was born on May 23, 1955 in Suffolk, VA, to the late Mattie Mann and Camel Mann. Vernon grew up in Portsmouth, VA. He attended and graduated from I. C. Norcom High School then was awarded a scholarship in music from Shaw University. Vernon served as a Sergeant in the United States Air Force. After his tour…...

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Jean M. Grady

Jean M. Grady passed away on March 3, 2022....

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Patsy Phillips

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing.” – II Timothy 4: 7-8 Patsy A. Phillips was born on February 19, 1930, to the late Bettie Bell and Vie Lee…...

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Alma Deloatch

Alma Deloatch passed away on February 28, 2022....

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Troy L. Pauley

Troy L. Pauley passed away on March 1, 2022....

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James Allen Hooks Sr.

James Allen Hooks Sr. passed away on March 1, 2022....

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Xiante R. Greene

Xiante’ “Doman” Cherry-Greene was a larger-than-life, loving son, brother, uncle, father, cousin, and friend. Despite towering over many in his 6 ft 4 in frame, he was a gentle giant, a big kid at heart and was affectionately loved by all the kids as “Uncle Man” for the goodies he always carried such as cookies, chips, and candy. Doman was the first son born to Monica Greene on December 4th, 1989, at a hefty 9lbs…...

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Bernard Liles

Bernard Liles passed away on March 4, 2022....

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Solomon David Johnson

Solomon David Johnson passed away on March 4, 2022....

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Deborah Ann Belfield

Deborah Ann Belfield passed away on March 2, 2022....

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Felton Onel Patterson

Felton Onel Patterson received his heavenly wings on March 4, 2022. He was born on August 22, 1947 in Chesapeake, Va to the late Archie Patterson and Cammie Woods-Patterson. He graduated from Norfolk State College and also served our country in the Army. He was a Vietnam Veteran. Felton is predeceased by his son, Lamont Patterson, four sisters and five brothers. Felton leaves to cherish his wife, Gail Hardy Patterson; five daughters, Denise Younger (Maurice),…...

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Etta B. Johnson

Etta P. Barrettt Johnson Was born August 2, 1927 to the union of Julius Barrett and Linnie M. Pettaway Barrett in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. She passed away at the age of 94 on March 2, 2022 in Hampton, VA where she resided at Golden Years Assistant Living Facility. After her father’s death, her mother married Joe Nathan Dunn and the family relocated to Norfolk, VA, She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School, after…...

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Thomas C. Askew

Thomas Cleavant Askew departed this life February 21, 2022. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Christine Askew, faithful and beloved sisters, Carolyn L. Whittaker (Oscar Depriest), Thirkell Askew Wright, and Doretha Askew; and a brother William Askew; faithful and dedicated nieces Myrna D. Whittaker and Dr. Lydia Whittaker Simmons (James), and host of nephews, nieces, extended family, and friends. He was predeceased by his parents William E. Askew and Dorothy Gatling Askew; four…...

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Carolyn L. Bethea

Carolyn L. Bethea, age 79, affectionately known as Meema, GiGi, and Aunt Carolyn, peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on Wednesday, March 1, 2022 at Sentara Leigh Hospital. Carolyn was born in Norfolk, Virginia on November 6, 1942 to the late Algustus and Theresa Copeland. She received her education at Jacox Elementary and completed High School at Booker T. Washington School.  She married Noah Ernest Bethea II on October 13th, 1960. They had 3 children;…...

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Ruby Mae Jackson

Ruby Mae Jackson passed away peacefully on Monday, February 28, 2022, at the age of 83. Born on September 25, 1938, in Scranton, North Carolina, Ruby was the daughter of the late Conrade Holloway, Sr. and Mary Frances Silverthorne Holloway. She was a proud graduate of Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, Virginia, Class of 1956. She retired as a Clothing Buyer with the Department of the Navy, Norfolk Virginia with more than 25…...

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Michael Bernard Riddick

Michael Bernard Riddick passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022, to be with his mother and father, Delores and William Riddick, Sr.  Michael was born on June 5, 1958, in Norfolk, VA.  Michael attended Norview High School and was a 1976 graduate.  He served in the United States Army and is listed as an Army Veteran during wartime.  Dedicating a 35-year career as a Hazmat Specialist for the Norfolk Supply Center, he retired to further…...

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Jennifer Elizabeth Mitchell

On February 26, 2022, our beloved Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt and Friend, Jennifer Elizabeth Mitchell went home to be with the Lord. She was born October 25, 1965 to the late Columbus Harris, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Harris-Cameron of Norfolk County. She attended Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Portsmouth, VA with Pastor Elbert T. Knight for over 20 years leading her walk with the Lord. She attended and graduated ODU job Corp in the early…...

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Betty D. Turner

The Lord called our beloved Betty Turner to her eternal rest on Friday, February 25, 2022, at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia with her loving family present. Betty was born November 21, 1950, to the late Thurman and Mattie Davis in Baltimore, Maryland. Betty was baptized at an early age at the Community Baptist Church in Southampton, New York. Prior to moving to Suffolk, Virginia, she was an active member of the First Baptist…...

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Cleopatra W. Wright

Cleopatra W. Wright, 84 of Portsmouth, VA went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 27, 2022, after a sustained illness.  She was the daughter of the late Helen Edmonds and the late Nathaniel Alexander, Sr. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph L. Wright, Sr. and son, Kevin A. Wright, Sr.  She is survived by her children: Joseph L. Wright, Jr., Jerroid Wright, Brian Wright (Lisa), Angel Halstead (Robert) and Marc Wright and…...

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Sharon Ann Calloway

Sharon A. Calloway was born on July 5, 1960 to Rev. Morris Calloway and Delma Calloway in Norfolk, VA. She was preceded in death by both her parents, two of her brothers Timothy Watkins and Morris Calloway and one grandchild Baby Sherard. God called Sharon to rest on February 19, 2022. Sharon leaves to cherish her memory her children Sherard Calloway, Daryl Calloway (Ciera) and Terrail Calloway. Ten Grandchildren Shaniya, Sherard Jr, Essence, Deshawn, Deshona,…...

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Mary Elizabeth Goodman

Mary Elizabeth Goodman passed away on February 26, 2022....

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Albert James Dozier Jr.

Albert James Dozier Jr. passed away on February 25, 2022....

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Sandra Jean Worsley

Sandra Jean Worsley passed away on February 27, 2022....

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Leonard Lowell Lipscomb

Our Lord and Savior called Leonard Lowell Lipscomb to rest on Friday, February 25, 2022. He was born on June 10, 1926 in South Boston, Virginia. While being raised in Halifax County, Virginia, he gave his life to the Lord at an early age. He was educated in The Halifax County School District. As a young adult, he served our country in the U.S Army during World War II. On December 25, 1948, he was united in holy…...

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Debra VanSickle

December 14, 1960-February 26, 2022 Debra Ann Vansickle (Debbie) passed away peacefully on February 26, 2022 with her daughter and best friend by her side.  Debbie was born on December 14, 1960 to the late Melita Iliffe and David Isbister in Leicester, England. At the age of 18, Debbie became a school teacher and remained one for the next 42 years.  To many, she was known as “Ms. Debbie.”   In 2019, she won “Teacher of…...

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Junius Mason Jr.

On Saturday, February 26, 2022, the death of a good man with a good heart; it was time for him to go home with God.   Junius Lewis Mason Jr. was born on April 28, 1944 to Junius Lewis and Dalish Mason Sr. to help and share in this world. Junius Lewis Mason Jr. did not finish regular school, but he attended a tractor trailer school and retired as a Tractor Trailer Driver for the United…...

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Terhan Benlee Elliott

Terhan Benlee Elliott Affectionately known as “Bo,” passed away on February 24, 2022 in Norfolk Virginia. Terhan was born on March 27, 1981 in Portsmouth, Virginia to Mary Lee Elliot and Alfred Benjamin Elliott. Hence the middle name “BenLee”. Terhan was raised in Chesapeake, Virginia where he gained the nickname “BO”. He was a graduate of Indian River High School Class of 2000 where he played baseball and basketball. Bo was well known and loved by…...

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