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Monique Devona Bell
Monique D. Bell departed this life April 11, 2022. She suffered with a chronic illness for many years. She loved God, her family and football “Baltimore Ravens.” Survivors include her Mother Gwendolyn Elliott; her children Kenya, DeMonte’, Tiara and Ciara Bell; seven grandchildren: Markiya Bell-Potts, Marcus Potts, Jr., Marzah Potts, Royal Teel, Zamir Bell, Za’Aire Sutton and Jahrion Williams; two sisters: Kenya and Deidre’ Elliott and a host of family and friends. She was full…...
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Irene E. Wilson
Our loving God called Irene “Frankie” Eppes Wilson to her eternal rest with our Lord Jesus Christ. She received her wings on Saturday, April 16, 2022. She was born on March 27, 1946, in Morganton, NC to Waverly Eppes and Eugenia Collette Eppes. She was a native of Portsmouth. Irene attended I. C. Norcom High School. She was a member of St Mark Missionary Baptist Church and a member of the Relief Usher Board, Tribe…...
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Pamela Yolanda Askew
On Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Pamela Y. Askew peacefully transitioned this earthly life at Chesapeake Regional Hospital. Pam was born on August 7, 1953 in Norfolk, VA to the late Bishop William J. and Mother Mildred L. Faison. Pam was educated in the Norfolk Public School System and was a 1972 graduate of Maury High School, Norfolk, VA. She was always independent and a hard worker. Pam began pursuing and securing jobs while she was…...
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Richard Daniel Parker
Richard Daniel Parker was born on March 18, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois to Zadie and Walter Parker Sr. Both of his parents proceeded him in death along with one brother (Michael) and one sister (Denise). Richard departed this earthly life on April 9, 2022. Richard attended and graduated from George Gershwin Elementary School and Paul Robeson High School in Chicago, Illinois. After graduating high school, Richard served in the United States Navy for almost 27…...
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Ezekeil Smith
Ezekeil Smith, 92, was born to the late Warren and Daisy Smith in Lenior County, LaGrange North Carolina on March 13, 1930. God in his infinite wisdom saw fit to call his servant home on April 15, 2022. In the early 1950’s, he moved to Norfolk, Virginia where he met and married Ethel (Chesson) Jordan. Together they lived in Berkley for 25 years prior to residing in Chesapeake, Virginia. Together they were the family’s source…...
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Thurmese LaWanda Dandridge
Thurmese LaWanda Dandridge of Virginia Beach, Virginia, was born August 10, 1976 in Memphis, TN, to Thurman and Shirley Ann Dandridge. She was employed at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth,Virginia as Shop 11 Work Leader. She graduated from Central High School, Memphis, Tennessee in 1994 and attended Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi. She graduated from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard Apprentice class in 2017. Thurmese spiritual life began at an early age, baptized at Mallory Height Baptist…...
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Joyce G. Mozelle
On Wednesday April 13, 2022, Joyce Ann Goodwyn Mozelle NDTR, CDM, CFPP, Retired DSM, Mother, Aunt and Friend. Joyce passed peacefully in her sleep at home and went on to be with the Lord. She was born on June 26, 1943 to the late Gideon and Lucile Griffin Goodwyn. She graduated from I.C. Norcom High School. She furthered her education at Tidewater Community College in Virginia Beach VA, where she received her Associate Degree in…...
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Jonell L. Crew
Jonell Latrice Crew, affectionally known as “Jenny”, was born on November 19, 1970 to the late Joseph and Patricia Crew. In His infinite wisdom, God our Father, stretched out His hand and called His angel home to her eternal resting place on April 13, 2022. She was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Ann Crew; father, Joseph Luke Crew, Sr. and sister, Tonya Laurice Dawes. Jenny was raised in Portsmouth, VA in the Mount Herman…...
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Dimetria Lashae Hodges
On the late evening of April 9, 2022, we received the news that heaven has gained a new angel, our beloved Dimetria Lashae Hodges. Many hearts are broken as we wrap our minds around this great loss. Dimetria had an impeccable reputation. She has touched many lives in Portsmouth, VA and many other places she loved to visit. Dimetria’s energy and smile was infectious, her voice was incredible and her love was tender and heartwarming.…...
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Frank Woodard, Jr.
Frank Woodard, Jr. of the 2900 block Victoria Ave passed away peacefully on April 11th, 2022 at Sentara Leigh Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ella Marlene Woodard; sons, Frank III and Lamonte (Rita), granddaughters Angelina and Natalia.; brother Joe Woodard, and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Frank was the 6th of 9 children born to Frank Woodard, Sr. and Marion Lynch Woodard of Littleton, NC. Frank…...
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Robert Odell Patterson
Robert Odell Patterson peacefully transitioned to be with our Lord and Savior on April 9, 2022. Robert was born on July 28, 1941, in Norfolk, VA to the late Cammie and Archie Patterson .He was predeceased in death by four sisters; five brothers and one daughter, Shelly (Sissy) Patterson. Robert was a hard worker who loved his family and friends. For many years he was a master carpenter and engineer. Robert was also employed by…...
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Melvina Renee Reid
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.” John 11:25-26 On April 11, 2022, Melvina Renee Reid, affectionately known as “Mel”, ascended to meet her Heavenly Father. Mel was born on September 21, 1972, in Wilson, North Carolina. She was a caring mother, sister, aunt, niece, friend and her favorite…...
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Stacey Lamar Chisholm, Jr.
Stacey L. Chisholm, Jr. enter into enteral rest on March 23rd, 2022. Stacey L. Chisholm, Jr. was born on July 2nd, 1986 to the late Stacey L. Chisholm, Sr. and the late Rosa Chisholm in Philadelphia PA. He leaves behind his two older brothers Gary and Troy Kelley and his sister Lakeisha Kelley. Stacey was a truck driver and loved being on the road, seeing all the different places around the United States. His favorite…...
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Mika’il Rayshawn Sharp
Mika’il Rayshawn Sharp entered into eternal rest on April 9th, 2022. He was born on November 8th, 1998 to Natalie Jefferson and Lamonte Sharp. Mika’il is survived by his wife Taeja Sharp; his parents Natalie Jefferson and Lamonte Sharp; his sisters Tamorrah, Tikia and Jayla. He was loved by many and he touched the hearts of all he came across. His smile was contagious and he was always the life of the party. Mika’il had…...
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Leronia Cecelia Mitchell Jones
Her Story She Lived a Good Life On Monday April 11, 2022, at the age of 103, our beloved Leronia Cecelia Mitchell Jones peacefully transitioned to the loving arms of Jesus. Born September 10, 1918, in the South Norfolk section of Chesapeake, Virginia, Leronia was the only child of the late James Leroy and Ida Jackson Mitchell. At an early age Leronia exhibited strong faith, courage, and commitment. Leronia continued to carry that same attentiveness of faith,…...
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Marriah I’Yonna Monae Smith
God granted us an Angel by the name of Marriah I’Yonna Monae Smith on April 6, 2022. Our hearts will be forever filled with joy and honor, because you were able to grace us with your beautiful presence. We will love you forever and always. Marriah leaves to cherish her memory: her mother, Angel Bowers and father, Micheal Smith, Sr; a sister, Londyn Smith, maternal grandmother, Lisa Bowers (Faye), paternal grandmother, Tamara Skinner (Elton,…...
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Durothy Frank Locust, Jr.
“Bubba” I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith! 2 Timothy 4:7 Durothy Frank Locust, Jr. departed this life surrounded by loved ones on April 11, 2022 and made his journey home to be with the Lord and loved ones who awaited him. On August 5, 1954, he was the second born child of two children, to the union of the late Durothy Frank Locust,…...
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Jayden Terrance-Xavier Morris
Jayden Terrance-Xavier Morris passed away April 6, 2022....
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Josephine Redding
Josephine “Josie’ Redding was born into this world on April 11, 1968. The youngest child and only girl child to Elijah and Margie Redding – she was affectionately called, “Sister”. Josie spent the earliest part of her life in Cookstown, NJ, where she was a member of The New Egypt Primitive Baptist Church in Cream Ridge (currently, Heaven’s Gateway Temple of GOD church). It was those early years in church that her beautiful singing voice…...
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William Edward Horton
William Edward Horton, 79, of Monroe, NC, after a brief illness died early Friday morning, April 8, 2022. Mr. Horton was born in Richmond, Virginia, July 4, 1942, to the late Ed and Margie (Lawrence) Horton. He is preceded in death by his beloved sister, Sadie Marie Williams and his son-in-love, Randy L. Powell. Mr. Horton was a former member of Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Chesapeake, Virginia and was a faithful member of…...
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Karen L. Shambry
Karen Lenora (Lindsey) Shambry passed away Wednesday April 6, 2022 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born April 2, 1956 in Norfolk, Virginia in the Coronado section of Norview. She was the fifth child of the late Freddie Lindsey Sr. and Gladys D. Lindsey. She attended Norview High School but graduated from Madison Career Center in Norfolk in 1974. To further her career she decided to go to the Community…...
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Rodney Lee Johnson
Rodney “Hot Rod” Lee Johnson passed away at Sentara Leigh Memorial Hospital on Friday, March, 25, 2022. He was born on November 30, 1969 to the late Melvin Eugene Cornick and Villa Mae Johnson. He was raised in Norfolk, VA in the Tidewater Park Community. Rodney graduated from Booker T Washington High School in 1988. Rodney received his Journeyman Painter Certification in 2003. He was relocated to Jacksonville Florida, where he lived and worked before returning…...
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Blessyn Ahmiracle Alexander
On, March 26, 2022 Blessyn went to go be with the Lord. She leaves behind a lovely mother, Raven Alexander and father, Michael Edmonds, Jr.; 3 brothers. Marques, Yancey and Major; 2 sisters, Michiya and Royal. She also leave her grandparents, Latonya, Herbert, Adell, and Michael. Although her time was short, she was very much loved....
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Gladys Elnora Brown
Gladys Elnora Brown was born in Chesapeake, Virginia (formerly the historic Norfolk County, Virginia) on June 21, 1928. She was 93 years old and continued to reside in the Hickory Community. Gladys Brown is the daughter of the late Deacon Joseph Clinton Brown Sr. and Judith Virginia Burnell Brown. She was preceded in her transition to Heaven by five brothers – Deacon Joseph Clinton Brown, Jr. (Marie), Royal G. Brown (Marion), Chairman Deacon Emeritus Roland…...
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Derrick Donzell Harrison
Derrick Donzell Harrison entered eternal peace on April 6, 2022. He was born to Cherie Harrison (Savage) and Donzell Marshall. In recent years, Derrick worked countlessly towards a better life. Throughout his last days, he worked in construction and was anxiously excited to transition into working as a painter. Derrick had a lifelong goal of obtaining his CDL’s. He enjoyed music at the highest volume, and silently had a beautiful talent for writing. Derrick proudly…...
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David Joseph Reid
David “Dave” Joseph Reid passed away on April 5, 2022 at the age of 76, following a valiant battle against cancer. David was one of eleven children born to Iola and Elbert Reid. David lived a full life with his devoted wife, Ann, who was holding his hand at his bedside during his passing. Even after falling very ill, David showed courage, optimism, and undying faith that God’s will would be done, even if that…...
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Evangeline Carmilla Moreland
On Sunday, April 3, 2022, Mrs. Evangeline Carmilla Moreland, better known as “Eve”, peacefully entered her eternal rest at the youthful age of 78. She was born to the late Americus and Margarette Jones on March 8, 1944, in Norfolk, VA. She was the second of five children, one of whom preceded her in death. She attended Booker T. Washington High School and upon graduation, married Winston F. Moreland Sr., of Norfolk VA, in 1964. …...
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Gary N. Gorum, Jr.
Gary Nathaniel Gorum, Jr., transitioned from earthly labor to heavenly reward on Thursday, March 24, 2022. His final days were spent surrounded by the family and friends he loved so much. Gary was born in Norfolk, Virginia, on March 28, 1969. At a young age, he was lovingly called Knuckle-Man. As a child, Gary spent many of his weekday evenings and Saturday mornings at the Camelot Football Field playing recreation league sports with his friends.…...
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Mary Alice Knight
Mary Alice Knight passed away peacefully April 3, 2022 at Sentara Norfolk General. She was the daughter of the late Minnie Mae Austin and William Green. Mary is surviving her daughter, LaTonya Whitley of Norfolk, Virginia; her son, Paulon Knight; brother William Harris and sister Rosa Marshall; five grandchildren, Torry Whitley, Marvis Whitley, Daiquan Shoulders, Niyair Knight, Ky’rie Knight and Elaine Shoulders....
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Geraldine Katherine Person
Geraldine “Geri” Kathleen Person, 78, of Norfolk, VA passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on April 3, 2022. She was born January 14, 1944, to the late Raymond H. Moura and Katherine Franklin in Kaui, Hawaii where she resided until moving to Honolulu. In the mid 1980s she moved to Norfolk, VA where she lived with her children. She leaves behind a host of family and friends who loved her dearly.…...
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Patricia A. Gill
Our Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Auntie, Cousin, and dear Friend Our Beloved Pat departed this life for eternal rest on Friday April 1, 2022 at the age of 69. Patricia Ann Gill was born on September 23, 1952 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Henry “T-Baby” Wilson and Evelyn Hicks. Having 5 older brothers, she was the oldest daughter of 11 children. Patricia’s late Aunt, Lucille Moss raised her as her own. She was preceded…...
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Olander Boone
Olander “Ole Man” Boone was born in Norfolk County; now known as Deep Creek to Andrew and Rachel Boone. He was born June 15, 1950 and got his wings on April 3, 2022. He attended Crestwood High School, Chesapeake, VA. He also attended Job Corp in Arizona for 2 years. He was known as the best painter and landscaper to many. He loved the Washington (Redskins) Commanders; he was a ladies man; he loved his…...
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Phillipa Marjorie Beckford
Phillipa Marjorie Beckford 66 years of age, of Magil Palm, St. Catherine and Virgina Beach, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 6:57pm at Sentara Princess AnnHospital, VA. Phillipa was born on November 17, 1955, to the late Ernest Beckford and Maisie “Ceta” Francis, in Free Hill District, St. Mary, Jamaica. She was the 5th of 8 children, 4 of whom preceded her in death. After successfully completing the common entrance exams…...
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Rose Emma Rutledge
Rose Emma Rutledge was born on August 3, 1939, in Covington, Virginia. She was the third child of the late John M. and Margaret Lawson. She attended high school in Washington, DC and was a member of the National Honor Society. She married Charles W. Rutledge on July 1, 1959. She was a dedicated wife that supported her husband’s military career while raising their four beautiful children. As a military wife she lived in various…...
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Czavi’er Lantia Hill
On January 14, 1991, God loaned Calvin and B’Onka Hill an angel. God allowed her parents to name her and raise her in the fear and admonition of Him. This angel was named Czavi’er Lantia Hill and her parents knew that she would make a mark in this world. On March 24, 2022, her purpose on this earth was fulfilled and our angel went back home to be with Him. Czavi’er was known to be fun loving, cheerful, and…...
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