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Marie E. Todd
Marie E. Davis (Burnett) Todd was born on June 4, 1921, in Suffolk, Virginia to the late Willie Davis and late Mary L. (Davis) Mills. She was the sister of the late Mildred Davis Gordon, the late Ruby Stewart, the late James Davis, and the late Lester Davis. She departed this life January 24, 2024, in Portsmouth, Virginia. Her early years were spent in Drivers, Virginia. She was educated in the Suffolk Public School System…...
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Darlene Gaynor
On Thursday, January 18, 2024 our beloved and cherished Darlene Gaynor passed away peacefully while surrounded by family. She was born in Norfolk, VA on August 31, 1956 to the late Claude and Julia Gaynor. She enjoyed working in the yard, cooking, cleaning, painting and cheering on the Dallas Cowboys. Darlene couldn’t get enough of watching Columbo, Perry Mason and Matlock. She was very handy and could fix almost anything. Darlene was a very devoted…...
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Linwood Tyrone Jones, Sr.
Linwood T. Jones, born on August 31, 1949, in Portsmouth, Virginia, passed away on January 24, 2024, at 74 years old. He was the beloved son of the late Earlvon T. Jones and the late Clarise Herbert. Linwood graduated from I.C Norcom High School and dedicated his career to the Beltline Railroad, starting as a brakeman and eventually being promoted to conductor. A proud member of Union 854, Linwood’s hard work and dedication left an…...
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Joyceann Greenidge
Joyceann was born in Brooklyn, New York on October 26, 1953, to the late Josephine Whitaker. Saved, sanctified, holy ghost filled, and ‘Blessed and Highly Favored’, Joyceann Greenidge, was 70 years old when she went home to be with our Lord and Savior on January 21, 2024, in Norfolk, Virginia. Joyce was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and wife. As a proud and strong mother, she raised her children through love, discipline, education, humor and taught…...
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Solomon Moore, Jr.
Solomon Moore, Jr. was born in Norfolk, Virginia on October 8, 1948. He was one of seven children born to the late Solomon, Sr. and Ida Simmons Moore. On Monday, January 22, 2024, Solomon entered into eternal rest. Solomon was affectionately known as “Junie” by loved ones and he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Although he was a “man of few words,” Solomon’s silence was his strength and when he did have something to say, folks listened. Solomon enjoyed yard…...
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Melvin “Bones” Smith, Sr.
Melvin “Bones” Smith, Sr. 73 departed this earthy life on Monday, January 22, 2024. He was born in Norfolk, VA to Annie Sugars Smith and the late Frank Smith, Jr. He was the fourth out of six children. Melvin received his education in Norfolk County, Virginia, (now Norfolk City) public schools, graduating from Booker T. Washington High School. He later became a Merchant Seaman with the Military Sealift Command (MSC), and then worked for the…...
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Gregory G. Parker, Sr.
Gregory (Greg) Gerard Parker Sr., 58, of Chesapeake, VA. passed peacefully into eternal rest on January 20, 2024. Greg was the son of George Parker Jr. (deceased) and Gladys Washington. He grew up in the Norview area of Norfolk and Cavalier Manor, Portsmouth and attended both Manor HS and Indian River HS. In 1983, he enlisted into the United States Army and served as a military police officer at Fort Hood, Texas until 1987. After…...
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George Caronzo McGaskey
On Thursday, January 18,2024, our beloved George McGaskey was called home to the loving arms of our Lord and Savior for his eternal rest. George, called Ronnie by some and Godfather by others, was a loving, compassionate husband, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather, relative, and a friend. George was born February 17,1945 in Portsmouth, Virginia to Aljay and Josephine McGaskey. He was baptized and became a member of Celestial Baptist Church in the Mt. Hermon community of Portsmouth, Virginia. Even as he…...
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Pastor William M. Harris, Sr.
Reverend William Harris Sr, a longtime pastor of Mount Olivet Baptist Church, exchanged this earthly life for his heavenly home on January 16, 2024. Pastor Harris was born on July 4, 1943 to the late Mrs. Sirreather Harris and William Harris. Pastor William Harris had a family whom he loved dearly and he showed that love daily through actions and knew his family loved him in return. He leaves to cherish his memory: the great love…...
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Tylik Simmons
Tylik Simmons was born in Norfolk, Virginia on November 11, 2001. He was born to Jacqueline Simmons. He passed away on January 3, 2024 . Tylik who we called “Ty” or “Jack Boii” was raised by his predeceased grandmother, Ethel Simmons, who he referred too as “Ma” and grandfather, Lonnie Joseph Simmons. Ty had a big personality and a wonderful sense of humor. Tylik grew up in a big family with a lot of cousins…...
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Kayren L. Harris-Norflett
Kayren L. Harris Norflett, 60, of Virginia Beach, Virginia transitioned to her eternal home on January 18,2024 to rest peacefully with her parents, Sylvester and Ella Mae Harris. Karen, the most loving and dedicated mother, grandmother, sister, auntie and friend, is survived by her husband Brandon (Godzeem) Norflett, daughters Brandy Harris and Sharada Bolton (Bernard), grandchildren Angele, Aneisa, Arynn, Ahmad, Ahmeir, DeSean, Imani, and Aniya, great-grandchildrenMakyla and Jennesys. She is also survived by sisters Gwen,…...
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Kevin LaMarr Bright
Kevin LaMarr Bright 45, also known to many as “Sketch” and “Jakhm” entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. He was born November 17, 1978 in Portsmouth, VA to the late Donnie Lee Morgan and Joan V. Bright. Kevin attended Portsmouth Public Schools and later received his GED. He was predeceased by his father, Donnie L. Morgan. He leaves to cherish his memory: one daughter, Niyana Dildy; mother, Joan V. Bright; brother, D’Yon…...
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Carrie O. Clark
Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and cousin, Carrie O. Clark entered eternal rest on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at her home in the care of her loving family. Carrie was born in Portsmouth, VA to the late William Thomas Elliott and Blanche Delbridge on April 30, 1942. She was married to the late William Henry Clark and to this union there were two children, Eugene and Nicole. She was educated in the Norfolk County…...
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Earnest R. Blanchard
Earnest R. Blanchard was born March 27, 1950 in South Hampton County. He was the son of Charlie H. Blanchard and Nettie E. Sheppard. He attended elementary and middle schools in Chesapeake, VA; and he graduated from Crestwood High School. After graduating from high school, Earnest joined the United States Air Force in 1968; and in November of 1988, he retired with 20 years of honorable military service. Earnest will be remembered for his gentleness…...
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Minister Larry Howard Dent
Larry Howard Dent, 74, of Petersburg, Virginia, passed away after a lengthy illness on January 16, 2024. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia–the first of four children–to the late Deacon Kever Howard Dent and Geraldine Eleanor (Brown) Dent. Larry was a savvy businessman and a dedicated family man. Larry enjoyed life. Fishing, crabbing, photography, the arts and most of all communicating with people were some of his favorite pastimes. As his daughter would say, “he…...
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Tanine E. Bray
Tanine E. Bray, also known as “Tee,” was born November 11, 1952, in Brooklyn, N.Y. to the late Helen E. Bray. Tanine loved to work with her hands. She found joy in painting rooms and could patch a hole better than some men she knew. She held a long-time position beside her mother at a toy factory in New York. Little did the factory workers know the items they were painting would one day be considered antiques. Items…...
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Alvin Alexander Thorogood, Jr.
Mr. Alvin A. Thorogood, Jr. passed away on January 17, 2024....
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Sarah Deloris Harrison
Sarah Deloris Harrison loved her family with all her heart. Her heart’s desire was to always be surrounded by family and she spent her life doing just that. Early Tuesday morning, January 16, 2024 the Lord saw fit to call his precious angel, Sarah Deloris Harrison, home to be with Him, she was 75 years young. Born January 23, 1948 in Norfolk, Virginia, Sarah was the daughter of the late Melvin Sr., and Dorothy Harrison…...
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Shirley Virginia Shivers
Shirley Virginia Shivers was born on June 21, 1939 in Norfolk County to the late Mabel and Rufus Harper. She attended the Cornland School, a one-room schoolhouse in Chesapeake. She was employed at Stewart Sandwiches in Norfolk for many years as a Shift Leader. She was also employed at Indian River High School as a cook for many years. Shirley was a member of Solid Rock Worldwide Outreach Ministries in Chesapeake for many years. She…...
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Ronne Darden
Ronne Darden went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Ronne was born on September 9, 1956, to the late Violet C. Brown. For many years, Ronne worked in sanitation services for the City of Portsmouth up until his early retirement. Ronne was very energetic and loved to make others laugh. His pleasant personality was contagious to everyone he met. Ronne was a giver, who loved his family. His…...
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Sonya R. Lawrence
On Wednesday, January 10, 2024, the almighty decided to remove from our midst, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, fiancé, friend and neighbor, Sonya R. Mills Lawrence. Sonya was the biological daughter of the late Lois A. Mills of Portsmouth, VA and Floyd Lawrence. Sonya was raised by the late Evelyn G. Williams (Auntie) of Portsmouth, VA. She entered the world in Paterson, NJ on February 23, 1968. In her formative years, she…...
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Ned Jackson, Jr.
Ned Jackson Jr., a man of honor and dedication, peacefully departed this life for eternal rest on January 16, 2024, at Portside Health Rehab Center. Born on June 21, 1938 in Alexandria, Louisiana, he was the beloved son of the late Ethelrine Jackson and Ned Jackson Sr. Ned’s life was marked by a deep love for his family and a passion for various pursuits. He enjoyed traveling, had a profound appreciation for music, and dedicated…...
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Blondelia Spicer Morris
Blondelia S. Morris was born on April 12, 1925 in Greenville, North Carolina to Reverend George W. Spicer and Hattie Briley Spicer. They migrated to Norfolk, Virginia when Blondelia was nine months old. Reverend George W. Spicer Sr. and Hattie Spicer had one son, Mansfield. She was the second child. They grew up with the Lord in their life. Blondelia’s mother died when she was 11 years old, leaving behind two boys Mansfield and…...
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Margaret L. Spears
Margaret L. Haliday was born to the late William M. Haliday and Sarah Ann Hendrick Haliday on September 20, 1932 in Norfolk County (Chesapeake), VA. She leaves behind her loving, younger sister Joanna Haliday. Standing at Heaven’s Gate to greet her are her mother, father and brother, Albert. In 1951, she graduated from St. Joseph’s Catholic High School, soon after Margaret met the love of her life, Isaac Spears, and they were married on February…...
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David Kenneth Horton
David Kenneth Horton, devoted Companion, Brother, Uncle, and Friend completed his earthly course on Monday, January 08,2024, at the age of 64. David was born August 25, 1959 in Norfolk, Va. He was the youngest Son of the late Hayward Henry Horton and Bernice J. Horton-Wright. David graduated from Lake Taylor High School in Norfolk, Va. Where he was an accomplished basketball player known as the “Twin Towers” alongside friend and teammate Reginald (Sleepy)…...
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