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Darrell Keith Rodgers
Our Beloved, Darrell “Building a Tradition, Not Resting Upon One”- Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. Motto Darrell Keith Rodgers, 67, passed Friday, October 8, 2021. He was born March 26, 1954, in Portsmouth, VA. Darrell was pre-deceased by his parents, Albert “Shoptop” and Delores Griffin Rodgers. He attended Woodrow Wilson High School, then graduated from Churchland High School in Portsmouth, VA, where he was a standout Varsity Football player. Darrell, lovingly called “Sweet Chickey Baby”,…...
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Romona A. Minns
Romona A. Minns, known to her students as Ms. Holliday, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 8, 2021. Born in Norfolk, VA, she attended and graduated from Booker T Washington High School. She then went on to be an educator for Norfolk Public Schools for 25 years. Romona loved being a homemaker. Her children and grandchildren were her life. Romona A. Minns is predeceased by her loving husband,…...
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Walter Spain, Jr. “Boe”
Boe Spain entered into God’s house on Saturday, October 9, 2021. He was 67 when he departed this life. He was a native of Norfolk, VA. His last employment was with The City of Virginia Beach in The Refresh Department. He also worked a few years with the City of Norfolk in Trash and Recycling. Boe was a loving, wild and caring man, who would make things happen by any means necessary. Boe would bring…...
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John A. Mearise, Jr.
God saw him getting tired, and a cure was not to be. He wrapped him in his loving arms and said, come with me. He suffered much in silence, and his spirit did not bend. He faced his pains with courage until the very end. He tried so hard to stay with us, but his fight was not in vain. God took him to His loving home and freed him from the pain. John A.…...
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Pastor Alrick Alexander Lassiter
Pastor Alrick Alexander Lassiter passed away October 9, 2021....
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Orlando Shantai Lancaster
Orlando Shantai Lancaster was born October 15, 1973 to the now late Patricia Ann Lancaster “Trick” and Joseph Ray Jr. “Jr. Ray” in Wilson, NC. On October 5, 2021, ten days before his 48th birthday, “Bo” as we all called him, departed this earthly life and transitioned from labor to reward in Norfolk, VA. “Bo” was preceded in death by his mother Patricia Lancaster; his maternal grandmother, Margie Lucas; his aunt, Gwendolyn “Dell” Lancaster and…...
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Thomasina Green
Thomasina G. Green, 93, went to be with the Lord on October 8, 2021, in Norfolk, Virginia. She was the oldest daughter of the late Sam and Minnie E. Gantt of Columbia, South Carolina. She was affectionally called; “Aunt Thom,” “G-Momma,” “Tommy,” “Gantt,” and “Grandma” by family and friends. Education was important to Mrs. Green. She received her earliest education in the Richland County Public School System and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School…...
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Stephanie Ardale Mungo
Stephanie Ardale Mungo, age 60, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 25, 2021. Stephanie was born in Monroe, Louisiana on December 7, 1960 to Charlie and Ethel Thompson. She graduated in 1978 from McClymonds High School in Oakland, California and then attended UC Santa Barbara (UCSB) where she completed a B.S. degree in Business Economics. Stephanie is survived by her husband, Derek Mungo, one daughter, Sherie Mungo, her…...
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Edward Moore
Edward Darnell Moore was born on January 8, 1960, to the union of Mary (Rountree) Moore and William David Moore, Jr. in Hertford, North Carolina. He made New York City his home during his childhood and early adult life, and later resided in Virginia Beach, Virginia since 2008 being care for by Keshia Reel-Edmonds, Avery Edmonds, and Vicky Reel. Edward Moore accepted Christ at an early age, and he loved all of his family and…...
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Beatrice Johnson
Beatrice Green Johnson was born in Isle Wight County, VA to the late Wallace Green, Sr. and Emily Spratley Green. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Frank Frederick, Sr. and Eddie Johnson; one sister, Annie Green; two brothers, Ralph Green and Jimmy Green; four by her two husbands, Joyce Ann Johnson, Eddie Johnson Jr., Frank Frederick Jr. and Levi Frederick. She was also preceded in death by her life partner, Curtis W. Fletcher.…...
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Alejandro Capehart
Alejandro “Al”, “Aloe”, “Loe” Capehart departed this life on Wednesday October 6, 2021. He was preceded in death by his Mother Gloris Teen Capehart Anderson, his Maternal Grandparents Marcellus & Mary Parker and Paternal Grandparents Roosevelt and Eula Jernigan and his brother Anthony Jernigan. He leaves to carry his legacy: his wife JoShirlon Capehart. Children Talisha, Tahj and Alejandro Jr. His Father Robert Jernigan(Lois). One Sister Danna R. Capehart. Two Brothers Kenny Jernigan and Tyrone…...
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Diane L. James-Hicks
Diane L. James-Hicks, 64, passed away peacefully into eternal life on October 2, 2021 at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Springs, Maryland. Diane was born on September 25, 1957 in Portsmouth, Virginia, to the late Willie D. James, Sr. and Dorothy J. James. Diane graduated from Manor High School in Portsmouth, Virginia, in 1975. Upon graduation, she relocated to Alexandria, Virginia, where she began a career as a seamstress. She continued working as a…...
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Raymond K. Pace
Raymond Keith Pace was born on September 14, 1968, to Treava Baynes and Nathaniel Coley, exited this life to enter into eternal rest on Monday, October 4, 2021. Raymond was predeceased by his grandmother, Virginia L. Pace and his father Nathaniel Coley. Raymond was known to many as “Henny Doo”. Henny Doo was a loving father, son, brother, uncle and reliable friend. Who worked at General Dynamics for twelve years, He enjoyed spending time with his kids and mother.…...
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Willie Bernard Royals, Sr.
Willie Bernard Royals, Sr. passed away October 6, 2021....
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Lenis Guess, III
An Accomplished Life Lenis D. Guess, III, 81, passed away on October 5, 2021. He was born on February 27, 1940 in Norfolk, Virginia. He was a music legend, writer, producer, singer and arranger of numerous songs for himself and many other artists. He has performed in many states throughout the United States and overseas. Lenis achieved greatness in his music career; most importantly, he was a believer in Jesus Christ as his personal Lord…...
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Mary L. Daniels
Mary Alice Lundy Daniels was born in Greenville County, VA to the late Thomas “Esley” Lundy and Margaret (née Adams) Lundy on Friday, November 22, 1929, and transitioned into eternity on Sunday, October 3, 2021, in her Portsmouth, VA home. Although Mary Alice was the youngest in the family, no one could put the baby in a corner. Throughout life, she always moved to the beat of her own drum. Whatever she thought, that’s what…...
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Dominque Jamar Brooks
Dominque “Dom” Brooks was unfortunately taken away from us on Friday, October 1, 2021. He was born, along with his twin brother, on December 8, 2000 in Norfolk, VA. He graduated with academic honors from Indian River High School in 2019 and attended Norfolk State University where he studied Business Management. “Dom” would light the room up with his smile and vibrant personality. His warm loving heart touched everyone he met. He left an impression…...
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Carolyn E. Whitley
An angel Carolyn E. Whitley was born on February 13, 1948 to the late Katy E. Haynes and Herman Lee Haynes. She died peacefully on October 2, 2021 among her family and friends. She was predeceased by her sisters Pauline Wright, Sylvia Shannon and her brother George W. Haynes. And also her late husband Johnnie Whitley. Carolyn graduated from George W. Carver High School and completed business administration courses at Norfolk state University. She worked…...
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Blairlee Irene Lawton
Blairlee Irene Lawton was born March 6, 1935, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Clarence and Rhoda Lawton in Chesapeake Virginia where she was raised in a Christian home. She moved to Boston, Massachusetts as a young woman where she worked, lived, and had many friends. She was a member of the Faithful Church of Christ for over 30 years and was an active member of the Usher Board, the Missionary Choir and was one…...
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Earl Leander Benson
Earl Leander Benson was born December 12, 1988 in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was the son of Evelyn Woods(Donald Woods) and Errol McCloud. He was the youngest of four siblings. Earl was a 2007 Graduate of I.C. Norcom High School and soon after he attended Virginia State University, where he obtained both a Bachelor degree in Engineering in 2011 and Masters in Project Management 2013. Earl accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early…...
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Joyce Bell
We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are hunted down but never abandoned by God. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 In a moment in the twinkling of an eye, Joyce Jennifer Bell, age 62, of Norfolk, Virginia, peacefully departed her earthly home on Monday October 4, 2021, and entered her heavenly home. Our mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend AKA “Aunt J or Joycie” was born on March 5,…...
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Mary Helen Artis
Mary Helen Artis entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 1, 2021. “Judy” as she was affectionately known, was born on August 22, 1937, in Murfreesboro, North Carolina (Hertford County) to the late Tom Worthington and Mary L. Pope. Judy graduated from C. S. Brown High School in Winton, North Carolina. After graduation, she attended Business College in Washington, D.C. Once she returned to North Carolina, she had her first two children, Cheryl and Arnitra.…...
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George S. Sumner
George Samuel Sumner left us on October 2, 2021, in his home in Chesapeake, Virginia. George was born on December 21, 1977, in San Diego, California to Rhonda Jean Sumner and Lonnie Benard Sumner, Sr. He graduated from Oscar Smith High School in 1996 and studied management at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. He played football on the Oscar Smith Varsity Football Team and loved to play basketball as well. George was a loving…...
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Calvin Eugene Ham
We Remember Calvin Our devoted Father, Grandfather, and most importantly Husband, Calvin E. Ham a man of faith and integrity passed away on October 1, 2021. Calvin was passionate about education; he earned a degree in electronics from ECPI in 2005. He ran a successful business for several years installing security systems and worked for Norfolk Public Schools for fifty years mentoring at-risk youth. Calvin loved music and loved to dance, laugh and tell jokes. His father, Robert Ham; stepdaughter, Angelec Maria Wiggins; his beloved…...
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Leon Booth Jr.
Leon Booth Jr., affectionately known by his childhood nickname given to him by his parents, “Dukie,” or “Sifu,” as his Kung Fu students called him, transitioned to eternal life on September 26, 2021. He will reunite with his loved ones, his father Leon Booth Sr, mother Alice Ruth Booth, aunt Jessie Mae Taylor, brother Steve Booth, sister Cecelia Mitchell, niece Rita Melvin, and other loved ones whom he longed to see again. Leon will be…...
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Thomina D. Knight
Thomina Demeta Knight born May 11, 1976 in Norfolk, VA. She was the daughter to her mother, Darlene Knight and father, Tony Edwards of Norfolk, VA. She graduated from Maury High School. She was predeceased by her great grandmother, Dorothy Gains; grandmother, Margaret Spencer; and her children’s father, Shane T. Walck. She leaves to cherish her memories: five children, Shane S. Knight, Robert W. Walck, Kenneth S. Walck, Shamina F. Brown and Oliver W. Brown;…...
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Dollie Mitchell
Dollie Mae Mitchell passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. She was born March 27, 1955 in Portsmouth VA. She was the daughter of James and Lillie Mitchell. Dollie was a school cafeteria worker for many years which she enjoyed. She lived her life to the fullest through her smile, sense of humor, love for music (oldies but goodies) and her family. Dollie is survived by her brother, Ramon; sister, Joann; long time partner, Horace Sivells; her children:…...
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Aaron Geron Harris
REMEMBERING AARON GERON HARRIS “AG” “One thing have I asked of the LORD, that I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple.” Psalm 27:4 – E.S.V. Our beloved, father, nephew, and uncle, Aaron Geron Harris, affectionately called “AG” by family and friends, was suddenly called Home from labor to reward, Sunday,…...
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Keith Lamarr Baxter-Robinson
Keith L. Baxter- Robinson, 61 of Chesapeake, Virginia gained his wings on September 30, 2021. He was born on March 2, 1960 in Hartford, Connecticut to Jessie Robinson and the late Howard Robinson. Keith was baptized at First Baptist Church in Oakland, California. He graduated from Encinal High School. Keith, also attended Encinal College in Alameda California. His favorite football team was the Oakland Raiders. He was very passionate about his family. One of his…...
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Clayton D. Britt
Clayton Demetrius “Meat” Britt, age 54 of Chesapeake, VA went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 30, 2021. Clayton was born on May 8, 1967 to the parents of Thomas Nathaniel and Katie Ann Britt in Portsmouth, VA. Clayton was a member at True Vine Pentecostal Holiness Church in Portsmouth, VA. Clayton loved the Lord and lived his life understanding the importance of family, fellowship, selflessness and lending a…...
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Thelma Cherry Fuller
Thelma C. Fuller went quietly to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 23, 2021. She was born on March 20, 1937 to the late Nathaniel Cherry and Edna Cherry. She was a faithful Christian for many years at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Virginia Beach, VA. She was the director of Sisters of Mission Ministry (Missionary). She also sponsored children in Africa. Thelma was the wife of the late William Fuller, Jr; mother of eight children, Thelma Robinson, Barbara Davis (Dennis), Ann…...
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Diane Holley
Diane Speller Holley was called home by her Lord into eternal life on Wednesday morning September 29, 2021. Diane was born in Norfolk, VA on November 25, 1955 to the late Mary Carmichael. She was educated in Norfolk, Public Schools. Diane had a heart of gold and she loved her children and grandchildren dearly. There was nothing she wouldn’t do for them. She would give anyone her last if she knew that you really needed…...
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Rodney Louis Wright
Rodney Louis Wright (Ron, Ronnie or Saint) transitioned from his labor to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Rodney was born on April 8, 1956 to William and Leola Wright. He loved playing football, baseball, basketball and played the tuba in the marching band. He was a joy to be around! Known to be a hard worker, Rodney had many professions including being employed at Tidewater Regional Transit (TRT), Norfolk State University…...
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Perry A. Blanchard
On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 Perry Blanchard was called to rest from labor to reward at the young age of 59. The world has lost a great brother, husband, father, and friend. Perry was known by many nicknames and answered to them all. You may have called him TuTu, Tattoo, Stewie or Toot, but no matter what named you used, the MAN was the same. He was a hard worker, always bubbly, calm and modest,…...
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Martha A. Knockett
On Friday, October 1, 2021 our beloved Martha Ann Knockett received her wings and went home to be with our heavenly father. “Ann” as she was affectionately called was born on May 13, 1950 to the late Alphonso Kelly Sr. and Martha Jones. Ann was a lifelong resident of Norfolk, Virginia. She was educated in the Norfolk Public School System. After many years of service, she retired as a housekeeper. Ann was a loving, kind-hearted,…...
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Rikeria Danielle Bibbins
On September 29, 2021, our Heavenly Father in His infinite wisdom and mercy, entered Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and claimed our loved one. Rikeria Bibbins, a mother, daughter, great granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, entrepreneur, and friend to many. Rikeria Bibbins, affectionately known as “Sue” by her close friends, is a native of Norfolk, Virginia, was born on January 23, 1996 to Deeneil Bibbins and Ricky White. Rikeria attended Norview High School, Norfolk, VA; she later…...
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Catherine Arnita Garrett-Gore
Catherine Arnita Garrett-Gore, affectionately known as “Nita,” 70, departed into eternal rest on September 28, 2021 in Maryview Hospital. She was a compassionate soul who wanted to be remembered for being a good friend, her love of helping people (especially the elderly), and her love of the Lord. Her beautiful smile, infectious laugh, and caring spirit will be dearly remembered by all who knew her. Born in Portsmouth, VA, Nita was the daughter of the…...
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Dorothy Jean Slade
Dorothy Slade went to be with the Lord on September 28th 2021 at her home. Dorothy Slade was born on July 11th 1945 in Martin County to the late Marjorie Slade. She was an Techstyle worker and retired from Durex Inc. in Union NJ. Her hobbies was knitting and working on puzzles books. Dorothy Slade was a faithful member of New Point Baptist Church where she served as a secretary for the usher board. Dorothy was known for her sweet uplifting spirit…...
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