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Pastor Earnest Lee Sawyer Sr.
Pastor Earnest (a.k.a. Tickey) Lee Sawyer, Sr, 70, was called into eternity on September 20, 2021. He was born June 11, 1951 in Norfolk, VA and raised by Adell Delores Sawyer-Hubbard and Frank Ernest Sawyer. He married the love of his life, Mrs. Regina Levie Sawyer (predeceased), and from their union; they were blessed with seven children. Pastor Sawyer served the Lord in many capacities but his passion was serving as Founder and Pastor of…...
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Naomi Renee-Serenity Moore
Naomi Renee-Serenity Moore Our precious little Angel, Naomi Moore, beloved daughter of Moniqua Moore and Kelvin Bethea Jr, went on to be with the lord on Thursday September 16, 2021. Naomi was born on Monday July 26,2021 at Sentara Norfolk General in Norfolk Virginia. Our Angel bought such joy to the family. Her beautiful little soul will truly be missed. In addition to her parents Naomi is survived by her big sister Nova Moore, brother…...
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Mont’e Marquis Moss
On Monday, September 20, 2021 our all-wise God called home our precious father, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend Mont’e Marquis Moss at the age of 41 years old. Mont’e transitioned to eternal rest at Chesapeake General Hospital in Chesapeake, Virginia. Mont’e Marquis Moss was born December 21, 1979 to Bettie Moss and the late Robert Walker of Portsmouth, Virginia. Mont’e was educated in the Portsmouth School System. He worked at Maryview Medical Center for…...
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William E. Newsome Jr.
William Edward Newsome Jr. affectionately known as “Bird” was born on July 28, 1956 to the late William Edward Newsome Sr. and Hilda E. Newsome entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Sentara Leigh Hospital. William was one of five children. He was born and raised in Norfolk, VA. He attended Norfolk Public schools. After high school, he went on to work with Metro Machine for several years. He also worked for…...
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Herbert Hoover Liverman
Herbert H. Liverman was born August 10, 1931 to the loving parents of Frank and the late Ethel Liverman in Powersville, North Carolina. He was predeceased by two brothers, Frank and Zeb Liverman and two sisters, Josephine Balance and Clara Mae Hoggard. Herbert was a retiree of Unilever, Inc. in Portsmouth, VA and a long standing member of Tabernacle Church. Cherished memories of Herbert’s loving and happy personality, willingness to help others and his dedication…...
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Akeem D. Mosley
Akeem “Joe” Mosley, 34, of Norfolk, Virginia died Monday September 06, 2021 in his home. He is survived by his mother C. Harvey of the home. One sister, V. Gaylor of Lancaster, CA. Three brothers, L. Harvey III, L. Harvey, A. Harvey all of Norfolk, VA. He is known for his love for family, workaholic, his passion for repairing cars, purchasing broken, cars he can spend his spare time fixing, and playing his XBOX One video game…...
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Ivan Tyrell Blow
On the afternoon of September 18, 2021, Ivan transitioned. Ivan “Ty”, was born on November 7th 1999 in Norfolk Virginia. He was the son of Iris Blow and Johnte Jones. His biological father was taken away when he was a toddler. James (Richard) was chosen by God to raise, nurture and instill the important values of hard work and how to be a man. Ty admired Richard’s “swag.” He received his education in the Norfolk…...
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Tywona Taekwoniya Brown
Tywona Taekwoniya Brown was born on November 12, 1971. She was the daughter of Jamece Oden Taylor and George N. Spruill. After graduating high school, Tywona continued her education at Norfolk State University, Tidewater Community College, and Devry University. Her many accomplishments include being a substitute teacher for Norfolk Public Schools. In addition to being a substitute teacher, Tywona was a person of many talents. One of her passions was hair styling. She will be…...
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Jermaine L. Nelson
The Life of Jermaine L. Nelson When I am gone, release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do, You mustn’t tie yourself to me with too many tears, But be thankful we had so many good years. I gave you my love, and you can only guess How much you’ve given me in happiness. I thank you for the love that you have shown, But now it is time…...
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Elizabeth G. Moore
Elizabeth Guess Moore, 100, passed away on September 16, 2021. She was born on November 12, 1920 in Norfolk, Virginia. She was an active member of Faith Community Church where she served as the Summer Vacation Bible School Teacher, Usher and was on the Library Committee. She married Richard C. Moore on September 12, 1979. Elizabeth leaves to cherish her memories her sons, Lenis Guess Jr., Richard (Maryann), Olah (Deborah), Jackie (Susann), Samuel (Edith), Albert…...
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John D. Smitherman
John Derrick Smitherman (Dinky) entered into eternal life on September 19, 2021. He was born to John E. Smitherman and Sharon King Smitherman in Norfolk, VA on January 17, 1976. After graduating from Lake Taylor High School in 1994, John attended Norfolk State University, majoring in Mass Communications. John was a very loving, caring person with a passion to help others. He could often be seen with a “golden” smile on his face especially when…...
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Vanita Aretha Hardy-Bracey
Vanita Aretha Hardy-Bracey passed away on September 17, 2021....
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Vylettuce B. Wiggins
A native of Norfolk, Virginia, Vylettuce B. Wiggins was born on May 28, 1944, and died on September 14, 2021, following a brief illness. She was the daughter of Robert Brown and Sarah E. Brown. Affectionately called Vy by her family and friends, she was a product of the Norfolk City Public Schools. A former employee of Norfolk’s Tony’s Diner, she spent the better part of her employment years as a member of the Food Services…...
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Autumn Louise Robertson
Autumn Louise Robertson was the daughter of Mary Boone and Barry Robertson, Jr. Autumn was born August 21, 2021 in Norfolk, VA. Her Beautiful life will forever be cherished and remembered through the lives of her parents, Mary Boone and Barry Robertson, Jr.; brother, Jo’Siyah Robertson; grandparents, Latisha Blount, Leshawn Boone, Tina Louise Owens and Barry Robertson, Sr.; Great grandparents, Jewell Powell, Vickie Parham and Garnetta Robertson; aunts, Breshaunte, Breona, Brenae, My’Ricale , Imani, Jordan, Chantelle,…...
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Willie Rudolph Rice
Willie Rudolph Rice, age 58, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at home in Norfolk, Virginia. On November 12, 1962, Willie was born in Norfolk, Virginia to William Brooks and the late Delores Rice Howard. He was the first born of four children. Willie graduated from Indian River High School in 1980 and later attended Norfolk State University. He is a former employee of Windspeed Logistics, but his favorite job was…...
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Samuel Lee Barnes
Samuel Lee Barnes was born on February 7, 1939 and was the eighth child of nine children born to the late Rufus and Mary Barnes of Norfolk, Virginia. He attended the public schools in Norfolk, Virginia. Samuel was a strong believer in work ethics and entrepreneurship. He had a great talent for fixing things and subsequently, as a young man, opened a business to repair bicycles located on Brambleton Avenue. He became known as “The…...
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Carlton Sanford Rodgers
Carlton was known for his outgoing personality and contagious sense of humor. He leaves behind and will always be remembered by his surviving loved ones which includes: two brothers, Gregg Rodgers (Tisa) and Adam Harold Rodgers (Pamela) of Norfolk, VA; five nieces, Meagan Angela Rodgers, LaTisa Gregglyn Rodgers, Lakieta Mae Rodgers, Akirra LaVette Staton and Derreka Lashea Staton all of Norfolk; two nephews, Harold Louis Sanford Rodgers of Norfolk and Jamel Neives Staton of Eastville,…...
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Antonio Jerome Lewis
Antonio Jerome Lewis went to his eternal rest on Sunday, September 12, 2021 in Norfolk, VA. Antonio, affectionately known as “Peanut”, was born the youngest of five on July 31, 1966 to Larry and Irene Lewis, Sr in Norfolk, VA. Peanut was outgoing and a hardworker. He found his passion as a concrete finisher, working for various concrete companies for 25 years and as a private concrete contractor for the last 5 years. Everyone who knew him loved him and…...
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Tyrone Lloyd
Tyrone Lloyd, 53 of Chesapeake, VA passed away September 15, 2021 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Born in Roanoke Rapid, North Carolina he was the son of the late Mary Alicia Lloyd Shields, and living father Robert Bowers. Tyrone was a father, loving man of God, husband, author, preacher, elder, prophet, and manager trainer at Popeye’s for ten years. He was an amazing person to whomever he came in contact with at all times. He…...
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Celestine Brooks
Celestine Brooks was born in Norfolk, Virginia on September 30, 1947. She was called to rest Wednesday night on September 15, 2021. A wife, mother and homemaker to her husband and children. She was an active member of the New Mount Olive Baptist Church, which she also sang in the choir, in her youth, she had a beautiful singing voice. Celestine was most often called by her nickname “Tina”. She was a loving, kind selfless…...
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Al A. Towe
Al was born October 12, 1963 to Linda and Alustus in Norfolk, VA. He graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1983. While attending Booker T. Washington High School, he played the tuba in the band and he also played football. He enjoyed taking nice long walks daily and listening to R&B old school jams. He leaves to cherish his memories, his mother, Linda Jones; father, Alustus Towe; stepfather, Jonathan Jones; sisters, April Towe,…...
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Mae McGill
Pastor Mae McGill was born in Chowan County NC to the late Elmo and Golena Burke. Mae worked in the cooking and retail industry for many years until she retired. Mae was preceded in death by her sons: Elmo Burke and Carter Burke; sisters Odesa Cuffee (Norm) and Maniha Boyd (Alexander); and brothers, Columbus Burke and Herbert Burke. In 1970 after returning from a European tour of duty with her husband, Mae was led to the…...
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Gleandora Brown
Gleandora Brown was born March 11, 1972 in Chesapeake, VA. She was the daughter of Doris Moore and David Junior Moore. She was very outgoing, happy, and full of energy. There is nothing in the world that could stop her from smiling. She loved to watch her lifetime movies and as we all know, sipping her hurricane. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a loyal, honest, beautiful, smart, and intelligent…...
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Michael A. Washington
September 15, 1957 – September 8, 2021 On September 8, 2021, Washington Michael passed away peacefully. He was born on September 15, 1957 in Norfolk, VA to the late Robert Lee Washington Sr & Louella Washington. He attended Deep Creek High School and went on to work 10+ years at Becker American Corporation. Mike, as he was affectionately known, enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved his children and grandchildren. He was a slick…...
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Judy Ann Booker
Judy Booker aka “Candy” passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 12, 2021. She was 61 years old, born to the late Theodore Carter Booker and Mary Hinton in Norfolk, VA. She was the youngest of three children with two older brothers, Theodore Booker Jr., and Mitchell Booker. She was the last of the three and now reunited with her loved ones again. Left to cherish her precious memories are her three children, Deshawn Booker, Tyrone…...
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Earlina Alice Fay Parker
Earlina Alice Fay Parker passed away on September 13, 2021. ...
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George W. Hunter Sr.
On Monday, September 13, 2021, George W. Hunter, Sr., 86 of Chesapeake, VA transitioned from this life surrounded by his loving family. George was born to the late Louise Basnight and Herman Hunter, who passed away in his early childhood. After the death of his parents, he was raised in Chesapeake, VA by family. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife Betty E. Hunter and his brother…...
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Neal Mitchell Webb
Neal Mitchell Webb departed this life on Monday Sept. 13, 2021 in the Chesapeake Regional Medical Center surrounded by family. He was born in Pittsylvania County on December 18, 1952 in Sandy Level, Virginia, son of the late William Harvey Webb Sr. and the late Mozelle Dillard Webb. He was educated in the public schools of Gretna, Va., attended Danville Community College and graduated from St. Paul’s College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He…...
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Preston Earl Thompson Sr.
It is with heavy hearts that we say good-bye to our beloved father Preston E. Thompson, Sr. who died on September 5, 2021 in Norfolk, Virginia. Preston was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Katie B. Hargrove Thompson and his son Melvin Thompson. He will be missed by daughters Cassandra and Deidare, son Preston Jr. grandsons Nicholas and Drew and a host of family and friends. We take solace from the words…...
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Bernice V. Brickhouse
Bernice V. Brickhouse, Evg., 75, passed on September 11, 2021. She was born on September 9, 1946 to the late Alae V. Boone and Thomas Wilson Sr. Bernice worked as a CNA for Senior Corp with 4 years of service. She received special honors as an Evangelist Licensed from Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. Bernice leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Daniel L. Brickhouse; three daughters, Maxine Cooper (Anthony), Martha Sunkins (Alex) and Nancy Wilson…...
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Claire R. Askew
Chesapeake, VA — Claire Robinson Askew was called home by her LORD and Savior JESUS CHRIST Friday, September 10, 2021. She was born October 9, 1944, in Easley, SC, to the late Edward Ernest “Rat” Robinson and Thelma Morgan Robinson. Affectionately called by her middle name “Dedidra”, Claire leaves a legacy not only here in Hampton Roads, but also in South Carolina. As a youth, she was active in the choir, Sunday school, and children’s…...
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Bruce Donald Lewis Sr.
Bruce Donald Lewis Sr. passed away on September 11, 2021....
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Lizzie Bell Rudd Richardson
Lizzie Bell Rudd Richardson went to be with the Lord on September 21, 2020. She was born on July 18, 1935 in Norfolk, Virginia to Alabelle Cooper Rudd and Mayolis Rudd. She attended Norfolk public schools and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School with honors. She earned an Associates Degree in Nursing Science from the Norfolk Division of Virginia State College now Norfolk State University. She was employed as a registered nurse at the…...
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Stanley Lee Eley
Pastor Stanley L. Eley 61, of Chesapeake, Virginia answered the call from the heavens above. God spoke to him and said, “Your journey on earth has come to end, and your journey in Heaven can now begin. Stanley Eley was born on December 31, 1959 to Emily and the late Leo Eley and was the 2nd of seven children. Stanley is predeceased by his son, Michael Nichols. “Education and Work History” Stanley attended the Suffolk…...
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Wendy Brown Hewitt
Wendy Brown-Hewitt, 49 passed away at Sentara Leigh unexpectedly September 4, 2021. She is survived by her sons, Brennen Brown, 31, Tim Brown, 28, Cayden Hewitt, 11, grandchildren, Keagan and Aria; parents, Wayne and Margie Brown; brother, Wesley Brown and sister, Bethany Hensley of Norfolk....
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Robert Ernest Franklin
Robert Ernest Franklin was born February 4, 1941 to the late Mr. Ernest Franklin & Gerthel Woodard Franklin. He passed peacefully at home on September 11, 2021. He was 80 years of age. Sergeant Major Franklin served 30 years in the United States Army and was a Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Bronze Medal, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (5 awards), Good Conduct Medal (9 awards), National Defense…...
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Larry Demetrius Midgette
Larry Demetrius Midgette February 6, 1970 – September 9, 2021 Larry Demetrius Midgette received his wings on September 9, 2021, after battling cancer for several years. He was born February 6, 1970; Larry grew up in Norfolk raised by his parents, Ruby Patrice Midgette and Rufus Delano Midgette. A graduate of Lake Taylor High School, Larry worked most of his adult life, up until becoming too ill to work, at Eggleston Service in Norfolk. He…...
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Jean Colletta Purcell
Jean C. Cherry-Purcell, 59, also known as “DEE DEE” was predeceased in death by her (Father) Crosby Gene Cherry and her (Great Grandson) Ke’Arion Cary on Thursday September 9, 2021 in Sentara Norfolk General. Jean was born on September 3, 1962 to Henrietta Cherry and the late Crosby Gene Cherry. Jean was a native of Suffolk, Va. She attended JFK High School. She worked as a machine operator and dedicated over 5 years of service…...
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Travis D. Pamp
Our beloved son, father, brother, grandson, nephew and cousin, Travis D. Pamp, age 32 of Norfolk, Virginia, departed this life on September 4, 2021. Travis was born on November 2nd, 1988 to Nita L. Mitchell and William Dowe both of Norfolk, Virginia. He attended Norfolk Public Schools and had a trade in Carpeting since the age of eleven. His sister, Cynthia Joyner, preceded Travis in death. Left to cherish his precious memories is his three…...
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Helen I. Gray
Helen Ina Gray passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at the age of 88, with the love of her family surrounding her. She forever touched the lives of all who came to know her. Our beloved Queen Helen affectionately known as “Ma” was born to the late Annie Saddler and Charlie Spencer on November 1, 1932 in Swan Quarter, North Carolina. Helen received her formal education at Booker T. Washington in Norfolk, Virginia.…...
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