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Elaine Rena Bell
On Monday, January 2, 2023, Elaine Rena Bell, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, entered into eternal rest with the Lord. Elaine was born on April 14, 1948, in Norfolk County, Virginia to the late Benison and Margaret Brown. She was a long-time member of Bethel Baptist Church in Chesapeake, a graduate of Crestwood High School’s class of 1966, and retired as a nurse from Lake Taylor Nursing Home in Norfolk, Virginia. …...
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Keith Alexander Norman, Jr.
Keith A. Norman Jr., 42 entered into eternal rest Friday December 30, 2022. He was born in Norfolk, VA on February 9, 1980, to his mother, Deborah D. Norman and father, Keith A. Norman Sr. Keith, also fondly known as “K2”, was a member of Calvary Revival Church and attended Bethel High School in Hampton, VA where he led the Bruins to a state football championship as quarterback. He was a fellow Aggie at North…...
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Bonnie Rose Leslie
Bonnie Rose Milbourne Leslie was born in Messongo, VA to Bernard “Duke” Milbourne and Gertrude Elizabeth Milbourne on April 5, 1945. Over the next 13 years, she became the ” big sister” to her four siblings. Bonnie was educated in the Accomack County Public Schools, graduating from Mary N. Smith High School in 1963. She moved to Washington, D.C., where she studied at the Renowned Cortez Peters Business College. She then worked in the D.C.…...
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Ricardo Lee Spencer, Sr.
Ricardo Lee “Rico” Spencer, Sr. Rico passed away on Jan 1, 2023 at Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. God fulfilled his promise. Born to the late Othel Spencer and Rufus Tyson on December 30, 1957 in Norfolk Va. Rico began his education at St. Marys Catholic School. In his earlier years he fell in love with cars, taking pleasure in disassembling and rebuilding them from scratch. He was deemed a self taught mechanic and later…...
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Maxine Danita Cross Francis
But by the grace of God I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me 1 Corinthians 15:10 On Friday morning, December 30, 2022, our beloved sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend heard God’s call and she answered, I am at peace now and I’m on my way to…...
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William T. Norfleet
William Thomas Norfleet began his earthly journey on October 12, 1943, in Norfolk, Virginia. He was the son of the late William Henry Norfleet and Evelyn Norfleet King. William was educated in the Norfolk Public School System and a 1961 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. After graduation he joined the United States Air Force. He was honorably discharged after serving his enlisted time. William became a Civil Service Worker and retired from the…...
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Mandy N. Cannon
Mandy N. Cannon entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 31, 2022. She was born November 27, 1942 in Norfolk VA to the late Bishop William D. Moore, the late Elder Estelle Moore and her loving God-Mother Martha Atkinson. She was predeceased by her husband William E. Cannon. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, Virginia in 1961. In 1976, she graduated from Kee Business college after attending for 2 years. For…...
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George A. Broadnax
George Anthony Broadnax was born in Norfolk, VA on April 28, 1949. He received his heavenly wings on December 27, 2022. George attended public school in Norfolk, Va. He was passionate about the water. He joined the Navy and later served as a merchant seaman for the Military Sealift Command from which he retired. It allowed him to travel and meet people from all over the world. But nothing was more important to…...
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Delores G. Yancy
Delores Goodrich Yancy transitioned peacefully in Maryview Hospital on December 29, 2022, into the loving arms of our Lord. Delores Goodrich Yancy was born on January 28, 1937, in Portsmouth, Virginia, the eldest child of the late Joseph E. Goodrich, Sr. and Lelia H. Goodrich. Delores started her educational journey in the Portsmouth Public School System. She was a proud graduate of I.C. Norcom High School, Class of 1954. In 1956, Delores married Charlie Yancy,…...
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Mary Elizabeth Starks
Mary Elizabeth Starks was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 26, 2022. Mary was born on January 9, 1934 to the late Mr. Reuben and Mary L. Starks in Huntsville, NC. and was the oldest of 2 children. At an early age, Mary was baptized and received Jesus Christ becoming a member of St. John Baptist Church. Mary was a great mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to…...
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Virgie V. Carney
Virgie V. Carney died peacefully, at the age of 93, surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Virgie was born February 1, 1929 in Nansemond County Virginia to Emma Jane Taylor and John Westly Jones. Singing and playing the piano always brought her joy. Virgie was preceded in death by her husband Arzenia Carney, 12 brothers and sisters, her son Vincent and her daughter Evelyn. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter,…...
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Donny Wendell Smith
Donny peacefully transitioned into eternal rest at home on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Donny was born June 3, 1952 in Portsmouth, VA, to the late James Brentwood Smith and Dorothy Elizabeth Smith. He was also preceded in death by his brothers James Woodhouse Smith and Elder Michael Nathaniel Smith. Donny attended Chesapeake Public Schools where he graduated from Indian River High School in 1970. He continued his education at Norfolk State University, Old Dominion College,…...
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Cynthia McClease
Cynthia McClease was born to Gwendolyn Dunigan on October 22, 1949, in Norfolk, Virginia. She was raised by her adoptive parents, William and Lillian Mae Robinson in Brooklyn, NY. After a short illness, she was called from her earthly vessel on December 29, 2022, surrounded by her family. After obtaining her GED, she continued her education at Norfolk State University. She proudly graduated with Cum Laude honors in May 1999 where she received a Bachelor…...
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Arthur Lee Few
On Thursday, December 29, 2022, Arthur Lee Few was called peacefully to eternal rest. Arthur was born on January 19, 1958 to John and Rachel Few. Born in Shellman, Georgia on a cold sunny day, Arthur was affectionately called “Sunny” by family and friends. Both parents preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Mary Louise Alford, and brother, Eddie C. Few. After graduating from Randolph County Comprehensive High School,…...
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Joycelyn Claudetta Felton
Joycelyn (Joyce) Claudetta Felton was born March 26, 1937 in Hertford, NC to Joseph Calvin Gordon and Eunice Hoffler. In the early morning hours of December 30, 2022, Joyce slipped away quietly to her heavenly home in the loving and comforting presence of her family. Joyce attended and graduated from Winfall High School in Perquimans County, NC. After high school, she married the love of her life, Willie, whom she would joyfully spend the next…...
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Edward Connie Jones, Sr.
Edward Connie Jones, Sr. passed away December 28, 2022....
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Olivia Peeples
Olivia (Libby) Peeples, 78, of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022, at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA. Olivia was born in New York City (Harlem), NY on November 3, 1944, to her late mother, Cherryle Johnson. After she graduated from high school, Olivia went on to study at John Jay College of Criminal Justice where she received an associate degree. She enjoyed a career as a social…...
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Frances Christine Self
On Tuesday, December 27, 2022, the Lord called our beloved mother, sister and grandmother to her eternal home. She was 88 years old. “Gigi” affectionately called by her grandkids was born July 15, 1934, to the late Catherine Simmons and James Greene. Preceding her in death is her husband, James L. Self, two sons; Michael and Gerry Self, grandson, Jordan Royster, two sisters; Mildred Slade, Joyce Keyes and one brother Edward Greene. Frances completed her…...
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Arthur Lee Hinton
Arthur Lee Hinton, 101 years of age, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 24, 2022. Arthur was born to the late Isaiah Hinton and Laura Lee Wilkins Hinton in Norfolk County, Virginia. He was married to the late Gladys Beatrice Demby Hinton until her death. In addition to his wife and parents, he is predeceased by his son, Arthur S. Hinton Sr; two sisters, Lillian Jaselle Gray, Pauline…...
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David Lee Brickhouse
On Saturday, December 24, 2022, our beloved David L. Brickhouse, 81, was called home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was a faithful son, brother, husband, father, nephew, father-n-law, brother-n-law, cousin, and friend. To his friends he was affectionately known as “Brickhouse”, “House” or “June”. He was born to the late Rosa B. Robinson and David Brickhouse at Norfolk Community Hospital on July 16, 1941. He was raised on Cascade Blvd.…...
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Jamir Alvin Montagus Barnes
The “Son” rose on the life of Jamir Alvin Montagus Barnes on October 26,2002. The only child of Shandalyn and Aundrey Barnes. Everyone was elated to welcome his gentle spirit into the world. On December 27, 2022, our Heavenly Father opened the gates of his kingdom and placed him amongst the angels....
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O’Neal Fornville, Jr.
O’Neal Fornville Jr., the youngest of three children born to the union of the late O’Neal Fornville Sr. and Edna L. Fornville, was born December 10, 1947. He peacefully passed away on the afternoon of Friday, December 23, 2022 following a battle with end stage kidney disease. He was preceded in death by his parents and his older siblings, Richard and Delores. Of note, his mother birthed him at home and he weighed in at…...
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William M. Moore
On December 25, 2022, our beloved brother, son, father, and friend, William “Marquie” Moore transitioned, at the age of 37, to be with our Lord and Savior. William was born and raised in the city of Portsmouth, Virginia. He was the son, born to the parentage of Gwendolyn Haskins and the late William Henry Harris (Slim). He obtained his GED in 2014 and later started working at the Main located in the City of Norfolk.…...
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Florence E. Boddie-Tilley
Florence Wilson Boddie-Tilley, born September 16, 1934, received her wings on Christmas morning, December 25, 2022....
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Rosalind Renee Butts
Rosalind Renee Butts transitioned from her earthly home to heavenly home on December 22, 2022. Rosalind (Roz) was born to Carolyn Butts and William Small on July 5, 1976 in Norfolk, VA. Rosalind was a very loving and caring person. She loved singing, watching her old shows and reading. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She enjoyed making others laugh by telling jokes and playing around. She always had a smile on her face and…...
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Eunice Darden Moore
Eunice Lorien Darden Moore, 88, of Norfolk, Virginia was born on August 13, 1934 to the late Rufus Darden and Mary Williams Darden. She was an only child. She was predeceased by her husband, James Daniel Moore. Eunice graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1951. She was a member of the high school band. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education at Norfolk State College. She was a great Educator…...
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James Rockett, Jr.
Delicately and quietly on Saturday, November 19, 2022, our beloved James Rockett, JR passed away at his home in Louisville, KY. James was born on July 27, 1949 at the Naval Regional Medical Center located in Portsmouth, VA. James was preceded in death by his loving wife Anna Rockett and his parents: James and Sarah Rockett. James was educated in the Portsmouth Public Schools. Additionally, he attended Tidewater Community College. After completing his education, James…...
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Vivian Adele Roulhac
Vivian Adele Roulhac was born January 10, 1942, in Windsor, North Carolina to Georgia Roulhac and Pharaoh Mitchell. Vivian was educated in the Norfolk public school system and was near the top of her class at Booker T. Washington High School when she graduated. After high school, she attended Norfolk State University briefly. After studying at Norfolk State University, Vivian moved to Washington, DC, where she worked for the U.S. Postal Service for a short…...
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John Andrew Copeland, Sr.
John Andrew Copeland, Sr. passed away December 15, 2022....
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Willie Floyd Lindsey, Sr.
Willie Floyd Lindsey, Sr. passed away December 21, 2022....
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Don DeVall Wilkins, Jr.
On December 17, 2022, God called Don De-Vall Wilkins, Jr. (Toag) to eternal rest. Born October 24, 1970, to the union of Kimberly Blount Wilkins and the late Don Wilkins, Sr. Toag was the only child of this union. As a part of the 1990 graduating class at Norview High School, Don was a member of both the Varsity football team, wrestling team, and the four horsemen. After graduation, he entered the U.S. Army…...
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Chester Morton, Jr.
Chester Morton, Jr. passed away in his home on December 16, 2022, in Norfolk, Virginia. Chester was born on June 30, 1967, in Staten Island, New York to Ethel Morton and Chester Morton, Sr. (Deceased). He graduated from New Dorp High School in 1987. During his lifetime he worked in various positions. Just to list a few; he started out working for the Statue of Liberty (Cook), Mount Loretta (Group Counselor), Staten Island University…...
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Tony McCoy Cumbo
Tony McCoy Cumbo affectionately called “Cuffee” was born on May 26, 1955 in Jackson, North Carolina to his devoted parents William Samuel “Sam” and Florida Mason Cumbo. Tony transitioned from this life on December 16, 2022 at his home in Portsmouth, VA. His family moved from Jackson NC to Portsmouth VA in June 1963. He was retired from the City of Portsmouth. Tony received his elementary education in Jackson, NC and high school education in…...
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Charles E. Gray
The Lord called his loving son Charles Edward Gray home on Thursday, December 15, 2022 after a gradual decline in health. Charles was born January 17,1938 to the late Florine Hill Ridley and Charles Gray in Portsmouth, Virginia. He attended I.C. Norcom High School before enlisting into the U.S. Navy. He was funny and kept family and friends laughing with the “things that came out of his mouth.” He was loving and encouraging but…...
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