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Apostle James Alvesta Hampton
The Story of Apostle James Hampton… Entrepreneur, Leader, Servant of God, and Family Man On October 10, 1948, in Washington, D. C., Apostle James Alvesta Hampton was born to the late Elder Joshua A. Hampton, Sr. and Sis. Catherine Tate Hampton. He had an amazing life for 75 years,11 months and five days. His life as a youth was non-traditional because his dad was a “Pastor” whose journey took him to many places. He graduated…...
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Rudolph Anthony Graham, Sr.
On September 15, 2024, Rudolph Anthony Graham, Sr. was called home to be with the Lord. He was the loving husband of Everlena Graham, with whom he shared 67 years of marriage. She was truly the love of his life. Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Rudolph, better known as “Tony,” attended Fort Lauderdale Public Schools. Tony worked at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, VA for many years until he retired. Tony served in the…...
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Alice Elaine Walden
Alice Frances Elaine Walden (nee Watford), age 90, went home to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 14, 2024. She was born in Norfolk, VA, on January 16, 1934. She was the daughter of the late Luther and Eula Watford. Alice graduated from Booker T Washington High School, class of 1952. She retired from the Norfolk Public School System, Norfolk Technical Vocational Center, with over 25 years of service. Until her…...
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Preston Douglas Vaughan, Jr.
Preston Douglas Vaughan, Jr., father and friend, passed away on September 13, 2024, at the age of 81. Born in Portsmouth, VA, on November 21, 1942, Preston was the oldest child of the late Preston D. Vaughan Sr. and Bernice Vaughan (née Pearson). He spent the first 10 years of his life in his beloved Douglas Park before the family moved to Pine, now Peach, Street, within the Lee Ward/North Brighton neighborhood of Portsmouth, VA.…...
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Brenda Diane Smalls
Brenda Diane Smalls, 70, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2024 at Sentara Leigh Hospital. She was born on October 30, 1953 in Murfreesboro, NC. She was the oldest daughter of the late Richard C. Bynum and Cleoria V. Bynum. Brenda was known to family members by her middle name “Diane”. Shortly after graduating from I. C. Norcom High School in 1972, she went to work for the General Electric Company for 10 years and…...
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George Wendell Payton
On Tuesday evening, September 10, 2024. Our Father chose George Wendell Payton to join the Heavenly Choir. George was born on July 30, 1941, to the late Hayes A. and Georgia M. Payton. Born into a large and singing family, some of their most joyous times were spent singing together as the Payton Family Singers traveled around the Tidewater area. George would go on to sing through his school years, joining with his brothers, Halsey,…...
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Arthur Lee Jackson
On an early Wednesday morning, September 11, 2024. Mr. Arthur L. Jackson (AJ) was called to his eternal resting place. Arthur was born on September 8, 1953. He was born to Arthur Jackson and Elizabeth Jackson. Arthur was educated in the Norfolk Public School System and attended Booker T. Washington High School. He was employed at Smithfield Packing and King Food for many years. He retired from Smithfield Packing, and after retirement, he worked for…...
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Cornelious Lamon Hawkins
Cornelious L Hawkins “Corn” was born to Belinda Hawkins and Cornelious Johnson Jr. on July 11, 1979, in Norfolk, VA, and passed away on September 9, 2024, at the age of 45. Cornelious attended Norfolk Public School, where he graduated from Lake Taylor High School in 1998. Corn was an active band member playing the baritone. Corn also attended VoTech, participating in the welding program, and later joined the Newport News Apprentice School. Cornelious would…...
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Josephine Edgerton Brown
Josephine Edgerton Brown received her wings on September 10, 2024 in Virginia Beach. She was preceded in death by her parents, Victoria Wilder and William Henderson Edgerton, and daughter Jeryl Joyner. Affectionately known as “Jo,” by her family and friends, she was a native of Norfolk and an educator in the Norfolk Public School system, for over 30 years. She retired in 1987. Jo graduated from Virginia State College in 1952 with a Bachelor of…...
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Bette Ruth Bryant
Bette Ruth Bryant passed away on Monday August 26, 2024, peacefully at home. She was born on February 17, 1936 in Overton, Texas to Bud Howard and Josephine Daniels. Bette was one of nine siblings and the last remaining. She was affectionately known to her family as “Betsy”. Bette was married to H.B. Sr. for 72 wonderful years. They were married in San Diego, CA and shortly after made Virginia their home. Bette graduated from…...
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Jamel Maleek Jones
God said you were getting weary, so he did what he thought was best. He came and stood beside you and whispered, “come with me and rest.” You bade no one a last farewell, not even a goodbye, you were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why. On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, God called home Jamel Maleek Jones to eternal rest. Jamel was born April 26, 2006, to parents Shunell Jones and Irving Jones. …...
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Marjorie E. Lee
Marjorie Lee slept quietly away on September 8, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Yonkers, New York, September 22, 1929, to the late John Edward and Beatrice Marjorie Etheridge. Marjorie was one of six children. When her mother died at a very young age, her father entrusted his children to the care of his father and mother to raise. Marjorie received her education in Portsmouth Public schools and attended I. C. Norcom High…...
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Sallie M. Mercer
Sallie M. Mercer Chesapeake – On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, God called Sallie M. Mercer home. Sallie was born on July 23, 1941, to the late Horace Cuffee and Aramenta Smith Cuffee in Norfolk County VA. Sallie was predeceased by her parents Horace and Aramenta Smith Cuffee, brothers Howard K. Cuffee, and Lemuel Cuffee (Little Bra), sister Armentia B. Cuffee, and son Martin Luther Mercer. Sallie leaves to cherish in her memory her husband Bruce…...
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Johnie L. Silver
Johnie Langham Silver was the fifth child born to Otis & Rachel Silver on July 6, 1951 in Boykins, Virginia. With Christ as his personal Savior, he fell asleep in death at home on September 3, 2024 (age 73) with full confidence, knowing he would be in God’s care and memory. He is predeceased by his parents, Otis & Rachel Silver; Stepfather-Clarence Hoskie Sr.; son-Johnie Silver, Jr.; daughter-Catrina Haskins; brother-Calvin Silver; sister-Mary McDonald and favorite…...
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Dorothy Mae Coefield
Dorothy Mae Coefield was born on July 29, 1933, in Newport News, VA. Dorothy is predeceased in death by her parents, Sandy and Cornelius W. Coefield, and two sisters, Vivian Stevenson and Sara C. Rodgers. She is survived by her sister Sandra Cofield of Portsmouth, VA, and other family members that she loved dearly. She was a 1951 graduate of Our Lady of Victory School in Portsmouth, VA. She retired as an LPN from Sentara…...
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Gertie A. Baxter
Sister Gertie Ann Baxter, daughter of the late Helen Simmons and Lonnie Baxter, was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia on Friday, November 8, 1946. She departed this life on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Gertie worked for the Virginia Beach School Board as a cashier at College Park Elementary School and Providence Elementary School and was known as “The Nice Lunch Lady”. After 20 years of faithful service, she briefly worked for FoodLion, Inc. but then…...
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Stella Louise Haskins
Stella Louise Brown Haskins transitioned this life and entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 6, 2024. She was born on April 15, 1948, as one of six children to the late Winfield and Rosa Lee Brown. A native of Portsmouth, Virginia, Stella was educated in the local school system and graduated from I. C. Norcom High School, class of 1966. Because of her kind and compassionate nature, Stella pursued a career in the nursing…...
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Charles Alfred Larkin
On September 7, 2024, God called home one of his beloved, Charles Alfred Larkin, affectionately known as “Charlie”. Charles went to be with the Lord after years of battling a multitude of medical ailments. He spent his final days surrounded by his family and friends at home. Charles, the son of the late James Francis Larkin and Elizabeth LeVant Larkin, was born on October 2, 1939, in Charleston, South Carolina. He was preceded in death…...
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William Ernest Tally, Jr.
William “Ernest” (Talley) Tally, Jr., 92, passed away of natural causes on September 6, 2024. He was a veteran, entrepreneur, civil rights activist and enthusiastic volunteer for many social and educational organizations throughout the greater Tidewater area. Born June 10, 1932, in Suffolk, Virginia, Ernest was the oldest son of William Ernest Talley, Sr., and Doris Smith Talley, owners of Talley’s Grocery Stores and housing units in Titustown, a historic black neighborhood of Norfolk. He graduated…...
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Rosalind D. Greene-Price
Rosalind Diane Greene-Price, affectionately known to her family as Deanie and to friends as Roz, was born in Norfolk, VA, on November 25, 1964, to Estdell Greene Brown and the late James Brodie Sr. She peacefully departed this earthly life on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. She is survived by her devoted husband of 25 years, Shelton Price Sr., and her two children, Ray’ven Hudley and Shelton “PJ” Price Jr. Rosalind was raised in Norfolk and…...
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Naeem Lavar Fuller
Naeem Lavar Fuller a native of Virginia Beach, VA, was born on June 15, 1987, to Alicia Elliott and Bobby Ray “Big Naeem” Fuller. Naeem, called King Na, Na Na, and Bubba to many was a very quiet, laid back, respectful young man with a sarcastic sense of humor that will have you laughing for day long after the jokes he made. He quietly would give you words to lift your spirit and encourage you to…...
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Ronald “Ron” Durr
Ronald “Ron” Durr, 54, passed away unexpectedly on September 3, 2024, at Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. Born on June 19, 1970, in Mound Bayou, Mississippi. Ron graduated with Academic Honors from Kettering High School in 1988. In 1991, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy as an Information Systems Technician (IT), where he reached the rank of Chief Petty Officer. After 20 years and 11 months, Ronald retired his anchors. Shortly after retirement, Ronald…...
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William Eric Wilson
On September 3, 2024, God called William Eric Wilson into eternal rest. William Eric Wilson was a man of integrity to all who knew him. He was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, to the late William and Ernestine Wilson. William Eric Wilson was a loving, strong person whose style and grace could light up a room. He had a heart for people and would volunteer his services at any level to ensure his friends and family…...
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Katie Mae Hines
Katie M. Hines, 84 passed away peacefully on September 4th, 2024 at Rowes Care Home, Virginia Beach. She was born on May 1st, 1940 in North Carolina to the late Mary E. Jordan and George Washington Pittman. A proud resident of Chesapeake, Virginia of 39 years and a graduate of Booker T. Washington, Norfolk. She married John A. Hines on May 25th, 1960 in Norfolk, Virginia. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education at…...
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Burnett Cobbs
Burnett Cobbs peacefully passed surrounded by the comfort of God and the love of family on September 4, 2024, at Norfolk General Hospital. That day he received his heavenly truck route: a route where pain is obsolete, peace is everlasting, and loved ones are reunited! He was entering this world on Thursday, February 24, 1949, to the late James Cobb Sr. and Catherine Cobb in Norfolk, VA. His birth certificate contained a typographic error, of…...
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Marilyn D. Taylor
Marilyn Denise Taylor, 66, of Portsmouth, VA, passed away on September 2, 202, in the comfort of her home. She was born on May 16, 1958, to the late Eric Leroy Schmidt Sr and Doris Elizabeth Schmidt. Marilyn was a devoted mother and loving wife who worked diligently throughout her life. She was known for her roles as a mover for the military and a laundry assistant before dedicating her time to caring for her…...
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Veronica Kim Burnham-Ford
Veronica Burnham was Born November 30, 1959, in Norfolk, VA to Pecoila and Horace Turner. On September 1, 2024. The Lord called his angel home, and her heavenly mansion was prepared. Veronica graduated from Lake Taylor High School. Veronica was married to Maurice Ford for 13 years, Veronica was known for her humor, caring heart, and strong will. Her favorite pastime was cussing people out, cooking, her grandchildren, and enjoying life. She would give the…...
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Lee Edward Green, Sr.
On August 26, 2024, An Angel descended from heaven to summon our loved one Lee E. Green Sr. to eternal life with his creator, Our Father in Heaven. Lee Green Sr. was born on March 1, 1937, in Waynesboro, Georgia. He was the son of Mamie Jo Sapp and Isaiah Green. Lee found Christ early and attended Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Aliquippa, PA. Lee enlisted and served his country with pride when he joined…...
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Ivey M. Stevenson
The world lost a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Ivey Stevenson on September 3, 2024. Ivey passed away from health complications that bravely fought until her last day. Born in Norfolk, Va on August 26, 1936 to the late Earvin Riddick and Lorrine Myrick-Gholson, she was raised and attended school in Norfolk where she graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1953. Soon after, she married her childhood sweetheart the late Ralph Stevenson…...
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Lionel Lee Hamlin, Sr.
Lionel Lee Hamlin Sr. (Affectionally Called Lee) was born to the late Joseph O. Hamlin Sr. and Sarah L. McClenon Hamlin in Norfolk Virginia on January 14, 1957. He graduated from Lake Taylor High School in June 1975. Lionel went to work for the Norfolk and Newport News Shipyard where he stayed for 20 years, he then worked at a Security company for an additional 10 years before finally retiring. On the morning of September…...
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Vernice Woods
Vernice Woods, affectionately known as “Ploose” was born to the late Lavinia and Alex Harris on June 11, 1928. On August 29, 2024, she was called home to be with the Lord. Vernice was born and raised in Barraud Park, Norfolk VA. She attended Norfolk Public Schools and was a private-duty nurse for many years. She was a loving, caring, and devoted Mother, Grandmother, sister, aunt, Big Momma, and friend. Vernice attended Come to the…...
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Monika J. Stevenor
Monika Stevenor, 50, of Norfolk, Virginia, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024, with the love of her life, husband, and life partner of 30 years, Eric Stevenor, by her side. Born Monika Jarmell Floyd to Barbara Floyd and the late William Floyd, early on, she was nicknamed Nini, but she would later change that to forever be known as “Chaz.” Chaz graduated from Johnson and Wales University, where she honed her skills as a…...
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Helen Elaine Jones-Akers
The beautiful Helen Elaine Akers gained her wings and departed to her heavenly home on September 1st, 2024. Helen Jones was born in Pittsylvania County on January 26, 1933, to the late Kate Lee Jones. At an early age, Helen accepted Jesus Christ as her savior and became a member of Callands Missionary Baptist Church. She married the late Wilson T. Akers in May of 1956 and from the union they had ten children. Helen…...
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Evangelist Bertha Mae Bridgers
… 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. Do you believe this?” -John 11:25, 26 Evangelist Bertha Mae Bridgers was born to the late Charlie B. and Rosalie Henderson on January 24, 1940, in Dillion South Carolina. While living with her father in Washington, DC, Evangelist Bridgers met the love of her life…...
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Carlton Leon Reeves
We respectfully announce the passing of Mr. Carlton Leon Reeves, on August 28, 2024, at the age of 72. He was born on November 5, 1951, in Norfolk, VA, to the late Andrew Leon Reeves and Virgie Mary Reeves. Carlton attended Booker T. Washington High School and renewed his commitment to education by obtaining his GED. His love for music, deeply rooted in his being, led him to form an R&B group with 3 of…...
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Andreau Louise Johnson
Andreau Louise Johnson was born on May 10, 1950, in Chesapeake, Virginia, and passed away peacefully on August 30, 2024. She was the daughter of Marie Green and Deree Smith. Andreau accepted Christ at a young age. She attended Carver High School and later married Robert A. Johnson. The two of them made their home and raised their family in Chesapeake. For over thirty years, Andreau dedicated herself to a successful career in the banking industry,…...
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Flora Mae Faulk
Flora Mae Cross Faulk peacefully slipped into eternal rest on Thursday, August 29, 2024. She was born on March 26, 1950, to Simon and Ruth Inez Brown Cross in the Hattonsville section of Norfolk County, the youngest of seven children, affectionately known to family and friends as “Flo.” Flo was educated in the Portsmouth Public Schools system and used her many talents throughout her varied and successful career. She served as a supervisor of housekeeping…...
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