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John Curtis Seabrone Jr.
John Curtis Seabrone Jr., a native of Norfolk, Virginia, and a current resident of Portsmouth, Virginia, was called home Sunday, February 6, 2022. John was born into this world on February 27, 1954, to John Curtis Seabrone, Sr. and Mary Hazel Ewell Seabrone. John was the eldest of their four children. During his youth and teen years he and his family resided between Norfolk and Chesapeake, VA. As a young adult John worked many years…...
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Charles Linwood Holloman
If you mention Charles Holloman, everyone will say he was a good man. He was a loving husband to Mary Alice Holloman for 48 years. He was a doting father who spoiled his three daughters Marquita Fulford, Shawnetta Holloman, and Jennell Moore. He was known as “pop-pop” or “grandpaw” to his five grandchildren. He was also a loving brother to his siblings and loving uncle to his many nieces and nephews. But to his immediate…...
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David Branch
David Branch was born July 11th, 1981 and departed this life on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. He attended Portsmouth Public School and Worked at Roger Brown Sports Bar located on High Street in Portsmouth,Va. David was a happy, humbled ,fun loving person that loved everybody, especially his family and children. He enjoyed going to family and friends gatherings.If he wasn’t at gatherings or at places that brought him great joy, he stayed to himself with his special friend..He was all about spending…...
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James Melvin Wright Jr.
James Melvin Wright, Jr. of Norfolk, VA departed this life Thursday February 3, 2022, at his residence. James the eldest son of James M. Wright Sr. and Joan Wright Sharp was born on May 04, 1960, in Norfolk, VA. He is preceded in death by his younger brother, Jonathan Wright. At a very young age James was baptized at St. John A.M.E. Later, in 2019 James rededicated his life and became a member of Second…...
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Ralph D. Lawton Sr.
Elder Ralph David Lawton, Sr. was the second of five children born to the late Elder Maxie and Mrs. Lucile Golden Lawton. He was born on April 6, 1938 at Georgia Infirmary Hospital in Savannah, GA. He received his education from St. Mary Catholic School, Cuyler Junior High School and graduated from Woodville High School. After graduation, Elder Lawton enlisted into the U.S. Air Force and served for four years. After being honorably discharged, he relocated to Portsmouth, Virginia, where he…...
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Shirline N. Slaughter
Shirline Nicholson Slaughter departed this life on February 1, 2022 at 6:19am. Her passion in life was to help others. She was all about her family. Shirline was born on May 13, 1949 in Portsmouth, Va to the late Earvin Nicholson Sr and Christine White Nicholson. She was the fourth of seven children and resided in Portsmouth, Va all her life. At 18 Shirline married Linwood Slaughter Sr. From their union was born two children Linwood Slaughter Jr and…...
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Evelyn P. Clarke-Bryant
Evelyn Clarke-Bryant departed this life on February 2,2022. She was born March 25, 1948 to the late Francis Payton in Norfolk, VA. Evelyn grew up in Norfolk, VA. And was loved by many. She went to Booker T. Washington High School. She loved life along with family, friends, baking cakes, shopping and traveling. Evelyn was always willing to listen and help her family and friends. Left to cherish her precious memories is her loving daughters,…...
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John Michael Fisher
John Michael Fisher touched countless lives while he lived, loved and worked on this Earth. But following a long and valiant fight against debilitating circumstances, he was called home to be with the Lord on February 3, 2022. Born on January 16, 1954 in Danville, Virginia, John was the only child of John C. Fisher and Evelyn Hairston Fisher. From an early age John, or “Mike” as he affectionately became known, always had a zest…...
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Cardell R. Pace
On Sunday, January 30, 2022, our hearts fell heavy with disbelief over the sudden passing of our loved one, Cardell R. Pace, aka “Pee Wee”. Nothing could prepare us for our loss. Cardell was born Feb 28, 1965, in Beckley, West Virginia. He was raised by his parents Blondine Pace Booker, and Robert A. Pace, and lived in the Oakmont North and Norview communities. Cardell graduated from Norview High School in 1983, and proudly joined…...
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Dr. Robert James Mealy III
Dr. Robert James Mealy III DDS, 77, of Norfolk, VA peacefully passed away on January 24, 2022. The first child of the late Robert James Mealy, Jr, and the late Lucille Morse Mealy was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. “Bob,” as he was called by family and friends, was a graduate of Maggie Walker High School in 1962 and received his undergraduate degree at Virginia Union University in Richmond, VA, where he was also initiated into the…...
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Catrese Alston Peterson
On February 1, 2022 our earthly world lost an angel at the age of 48. A native of Norfolk, VA, Catrese, affectionately known as Trese or Weda, was born July 10, 1973, to the union of Brenda E, Felton and Clarence Alston Jr. She attended Granby High School and went on to attend Tidewater Community College where she would get her Associates Degree in Business Administration. Anyone that came in contact with Catrese understood how…...
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Brenda Elizabeth Eberhardt
Brenda Elizabeth Eberhardt passed away on February 1, 2022....
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Alvera Davis
Alvera Davis left this earthly realm on January 28, 2022, after a battle with metastatic cancer. She was 58 years old. It would be wrong to say that ALVERA lost her battle because she never stopped fighting. No matter how sick she was, she was always determined. When anyone else would have broken, ALVERA stayed strong. Through her, we know what resilience and perseverance truly look like. There was no quit in ALVERA. Just because…...
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Otha Dunn Sr.
Otha Dunn Sr. of 413 Draper Drive Norfolk, VA transitioned into eternal rest on Friday January 28, 2022. He was born April 15, 1934, in Wilson County, North Carolina to the late Clara Ann Dunn and Odis Olla Dunn. He was predeceased by his late wife of 55 years, Mrs. Deloris R. Dunn, granddaughter Cherrell D. Walker and son Ronald Rogers Sr. He left North Carolina at the age of 17 to join the United…...
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William E. Smallwood Sr.
William E. Smallwood Sr. passed away on January 27, 2022....
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Claudette W. Rice
Claudette Wilhelmina Rice, known mostly as “Lil Bay” was granted her angel wings on January 27, 2022, in Norfolk, VA. Claudette was born, November 23, 1944, to Claude and Louise Cousins. Claudette’s life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by her understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. For many years, Claudette worked as an Orthodontics Specialist and Office Manager. After…...
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Annie Cotten
On Sunday, January 30, 2022, Annie B. Cotten’s Father in Heaven called her home. Annie Cotten graced the world on December 18, 1928 in the small town of Courtland, VA. She was the beautiful daughter of the late Plummer & Dollie Jarrett. Annie spent majority of her life working hard, serving others and enjoying every moment of her life! She worked at Gwaltney Meat Packing Company, Macky Food Service and Charity Assisted Living. In total,…...
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Kevin Marcel Boone
Kevin M Boone, (Kapp) Born September 25, 1970. He was the husband of Darlene Boone. They shared 22 years together. Born in Norfolk, VA, he was the son of Dresden E Gage and William Ray Boyd. Kevin received his elementary and high school education in Norfolk Public School system. He was a supervisor for Marcom Services Inc. Kapp LOVED his family all that new him understood the unconditional love he had for his family and…...
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Ronell Nichols
“Precious Lord, take my hand; lead me on, let me stand I am tired, I am weak, I am worn Through the storm, through the night, Lead me on to the light; Precious Lord, take my hand; lead me home.” Ronell Nichols known to some as “Nick” was called home to be with his heavenly Father early Friday morning on January 28, 2022. Ronell was born September 8, 1951, in Norfolk County, Virginia to the…...
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Demetrius J. Laurey
Demetrius Joseph Laurey was born August 27, 1977. He transitioned on Friday January 28, 2022, to be with the Lord. “Dee”, as he was affectionally called, leaves to cherish fond memories: his daughter, EEkima Johnson: sons Demonta Weathers and Marcus Walker; two grandchildren, Naomi Ridley and Jamohni Weathers, of Portsmouth, VA. Mother Valerie Harrington Elliott, father Joseph Laurey of Baltimore, MD; stepfather Albert Elliott; sisters Shannika Laurey of Virginia Beach, VA; Marsha Laurey, JaQuita Holley…...
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Dr. Arlethia Joy Hassell Elliott
Dr. Arlethia Joy Hassell Elliott passed away on January 29, 2022....
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Frank Brown
Frank Brown, 84, went on to glory to be with his Lord and Savior January 28, 2022, peacefully at home surrounded by his daughter and grandsons. He was born January 4, 1938 in Savannah, Georgia to parents James Gibson and Ruth Boatwright. Frank worked for the U.S Navy where he served in the Vietnam War and retired after 20 years of service making Virginia his home with his wife and children. In addition to his…...
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LaVance D. Flora Sr.
On Wednesday, January 26, 2022 God was in need of a flower and he summoned Lavance Dawnsha Flora, Sr., to become a part of his beautiful garden. On February 26, 1979 Teresa and Laton gave birth to their first son Lavance Dawnsha Flora, also known as “L.” Lavance grew up in Broadlawn where he was Blessed to be around his mom’s and dad’s family. Lavance attended the following schools, Portlock, Carver and Indian River. Lavance…...
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Mauri L. Williams
A beautiful smile with a warm heart was born into the world on August 15, 1952. Mauri Lynn Grant Williams blessed our lives with all of her love and genuine prayers. With her most faithful foot forward, the Lord called Marlene home at 4:42pm January 25, 2022 after a short illness at Virginia Beach General Hospital. Wholeheartedly, she knew that the Lord had more beautiful plans for her, and with pure obedience, she left this…...
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Crystal Alvera Deans
This is in commemoration of the very special and wonderful Crystal Alvera Deans, who unexpectedly departed this life as she slept, Saturday, January 22, 2022, in Hampton, Virginia. Crystal was born on June 30, 1958 in Portsmouth, Virginia to Cora (Deans) Reeves and Ben Reeves Jr. She was raised by her grandmother, the late Ella Deans, in Portsmouth’s Lincoln Park, where they lived a wholesome Christian life and attended, with membership, the St. Mark Baptist…...
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Mary Louise York
On Tuesday, January 25, 2022, the Lord summoned for one of his precious servants, Mary Louise York. Mary was born on July 29, 1966 to the Shirley Williams and the late Willie Williams, Sr. She attended Norfolk Public Schools and later obtained a GED from Granby High School in 2006. She furthered her education by attending Everest Community College and graduated in 2008 with a degree in Medical Administration. She worked in the food service…...
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Cynthia V. Dawson
Cynthia Vander Dawson, departed this life in exchange for her eternal reward on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. She was born to the late William Vander Jr. and Georgia Vander on November 24, 1961. Cynthia attended Norfolk Public Schools and was a graduate of Granby High School in 1980. She continued her education at Hicks Beauty Academy where she became a licensed cosmetologist and was able to pursue her passion for hair. For many years Cynthia…...
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Julius Lee Copeland Sr.
Julius Lee Copeland, Sr. was a beloved son, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend, who loved and enjoyed life. He grew up in the Churchland community, was a member of Grove Baptist Church where he sang in the senior choir. At an early age he enlisted into the United States Navy, where he proudly served from 1955-1962. After his honorable discharge from the US Navy, he continued to serve his country within the ranks…...
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Eddie L. Hargrove Sr.
Eddie Louis Hargrove Sr. was born on October 16, 1942 to Elizabeth Velma Hargrove and Edgar Louis Hargrove in Northampton County, North Carolina. On January 28, 2022, he was called home by our Heavenly Father. He was surrounded by his loved ones as he transitioned. Eddie was educated in the Northampton County, North Carolina School System. Later, he relocated to Virginia with his parents. He worked for many years in the Shipbuilding Industry as a…...
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Christina Michelle Bailey
Christina Michelle Bailey, affectionally known as “Chrissy”, peacefully transitioned to her eternal home on Saturday, 1/22/2022. Christina was born on August 11, 1955, to the late George and Louise Bailey. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Louise Bailey; her brother, George Bailey; and her grandmother, Christina Alves. Christina was educated in New York City where she graduated from Louis D. Brandeis High School in 1973. She went on to further her…...
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Frankie Dianne Manley
Frankie Dianne Manley went home to be with her Lord on January 23rd, 2022, at age 65 she loved God church family friends and Delaware State university Frankie was born to frank and Mildred Riddick on February 27th, 1956, in Norfolk VA she attended Booker T Washington high school (74) and graduated from Delaware State (79) with a bachelor’s degree in history with a minor in social science. while in school she was a member…...
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Michael Clifford Paige
On Tuesday, Jan 25, 2022, Michael Clifford Paige was called home at the age of 74. Michael was born in Norfolk, VA on July 25,1947. He attended Booker T. Washington High School and began his career working for the (NNSY) Norfolk Naval Ship Yard as a Tool Room Mechanic. Michael served his country with great pride as a member of the US Army. He was an active duty Military Police from 1967 to 1971. After…...
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Tyrone Sherrod Shell
Mr. Tyrone “Sherrod” Shell was born on November 4, 1968 in Norfolk, Virginia. He worked throughout the Hampton Roads area. There was not a job Sherrod couldn’t do. He loved working hard but the best job anyone that knows Sherrod would say “singing” and being a great barber. As Sherrod was one of the best singers ever. Sherrod got his voice from his late father Bernard Shell Sr. When Sherrod sung any song, you could…...
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Romeeka Patrice Murphy
Romeeka Patrice Murphy was born on July 16, 1977 in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late Alice Faye Harding and Monte’ Hunter. She attended Western Branch High School in Chesapeake, Virginia and eventually became a Personal Care Assistant. Romeeka, affectionately known as “Meeka”, was a devoted mother, sister, aunt and friend. She was a hard worker and she wasn’t afraid to get her hands dirty. Her laugh was infectious and her smile lit up the room…...
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James R. Johnson
January 18, 2022, James Roosevelt Johnson, born on December 19, 1955, went home to be with the Lord. He was born to the late Willie and Elizabeth Johnson. James is predeceased by his brothers, Clinton Johnson of Trenton, NJ and Romie Johnson of Courtland, VA and his sister, Phyllis Sturdifen of Drewryville, VA. James leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Lavonne Johnson; daughter Jasmine Gary of Suffolk, VA; four grandchildren, Marquis Watson, Teon and…...
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Carole Johnson
On Monday evening January 24, 2022, the Lord called his Angel, Carole D. Johnson to her Heavenly home....
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Michael Eugene Thornton
Michael Eugene Thornton passed away on January 23, 2022....
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