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Shedrick Tyrone Byrd
Shedrick and Helen Bessent Byrd were blessed to be the parents of Shedrick Tyrone Byrd who was born April 13, 1981. On Friday, September 3, 2021 the Triune God called Shedrick Tyrone home after forty years of human existence. During his elementary school years, Shedrick joined Messiah Presbyterian Church and was active in church activities as a young adult. Early on following two years of preschool at Greenhill Farms Academy and three years of primary…...
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Wilbur Alphonsa Arrington
Wilbur Alphonsa Arrington transitioned to his heavenly home while resting peacefully on Tuesday September 7, 2021 at Bon Secours Maryview Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia. Wilbur was the youngest of five children born to Levi Arrington, Sr. and Mary Powell Arrington in Richmond, Virginia. Wilbur’s siblings were the late Thelma Hickmon, Lois Arrington, Ruth Dixon and Levi Arrington, Jr. Wilbur attended Dunbar Elementary and graduated from Armstrong High School in Richmond, VA. His favorite subject was…...
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Cora Lee Elsbery
Cora Lee Elsbery departed this life on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Sentara Leigh Hospital with family by her side. She was born on February 24, 1949 to Johnnie and Hannah Williams in Windsor, NC. Later Cora moved to Norfolk, VA where she lived and worked. Cora graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. She worked for the City of Norfolk in the Social Services, and Department of Utilities; she retired after 30 years of…...
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Raymond E. Gray Jr.
Raymond E. “Popcorn” Gray, Jr. took his heavenly flight on September 7, 2021. He was born in Suffolk, VA as the second child to the late Raymond E. Gray, Sr. and Rosetta Gray McClellan. “Pop” attended Suffolk Public Schools and graduated from John Yeates High School as a stand out football player. Upon graduation, he joined the United States Coast Guard in which he served 4 years. Later in life, he was employed by Norfolk…...
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Ruth Luvinia Gayden
Ruth Luvinia Gayden, 68, departed this earthly tabernacle September 06, 2021 at Norfolk General Hospital. She was born on December 19, 1952, a daughter of the late Eddie Calvin Woodhouse and Annie Mae woodhouse. Ruth worked numerous years at Norfolk International Airport as a supervisor of the Janitorial Service until a kidney ailment forced her to retire. She battled this kidney disease for many years going through dialysis until she received the call for a…...
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“Doc” Leland Moultrie
“Doc” Leland Moultrie, 85, of Norfolk, VA passed away on September 3, 2021 at his residence....
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Clifton B. Gaylord
Clifton B. Gaylord, 82, passed away September 5, 2021 in his home in Norfolk, Virginia. Born, February 1, 1939 in South Mills, North Carolina, Clifton was the son of the late Stillman Taylor and Gertie Munden. Besides his parents, two brothers, Rudolph and Horace Jean and one sister, Jean, preceded him in death. Clifton was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and was a veteran of the United States Army. Left to cherish his precious…...
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Theodora E. Harris
Theodora Harris was born in Southampton county and raised in Norfolk Va. Theodora was predeceased by her mother Mary H Johnson l, her father Willie C Johnson and biological father Floyd M. Worrell she was also pre-deceased by paternal sister Gwendolyn Worrell and Marva Worrell. She leaves her maternal siblings to cherish her memories Willie E Johnson, Shirley Johnson and Virginia Johnson. she will be missed by her paternal siblings Octavia Mitchell, Ronald Worrell, Stephanie…...
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Enrico P. Hiers
Enrico Marquis Hiers also affectionately known as “Rico” was born March 12, 1977 in Norfolk, Virginia to Pricella Smith and John Williams. Rico departed on September 6, 2021. He was a funny loving caring person who always had a smile on his face. He had a beautiful smile that could light up a room. He finished high school and did three years of college away and he worked at ARTFX INC warehouse. Rico also loved his…...
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Elder Joseph D. Porter Sr.
Elder Joseph D. Porter Senior affectionally know as “Porter” passed away at his home in Portsmouth Virginia September 3, 2021. He lived to be 84 years young. Porter was born on April 22, 1937 in Woodland North Carolina to Willie Mae and Spurgeon Porter. He lived most of his life in Portsmouth Virginia. Porter was widowed by his first wife Vivian Moore Porter and was survive by his second wife Martha Ann Porter whom he…...
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Randy L. Powell
Randy L. Powell was born in Norfolk County, Virginia on February 2, 1959, to the late James Lewis Powell Jr. and Ethel Bailey Powell. Randy graduated from Great Bridge High School in June 1977. He was a talented basketball and track and field athlete. On any given weekend you would find Randy watching his favorite team the Denver Broncos or watching his favorite movie “The Little Mermaid”. He began his work career as a private…...
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Shelia Yvonne Bland
On October 3, 1955, the late Doris Edney Bland welcomed her second born child Shelia Yvonne Bland. And on September 3, 2021, Shelia was welcomed and embraced back into the loving and waiting arms of our Heavenly Father. Her struggle with sickness was finally over and the victory is hers, a life free of pain and the sorrows of this world. Shelia had a keen sense of humor. She often teased her nieces about their…...
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Rene Eduardo Cejas
Rene’ Eduardo Cejas, 62, passed away on September 1, 2021 in Williamsburg, VA. He was on September 28, 1958 in Poughkeepsie, New York. He was a gradute of St. Mary’s Academy and Norfolk Catholic High School and retired in 2018. Rene’ leaves cherish his memories his mother Carol Inez Cejas; sister, Olivia Ines Cejas and brothers, Roberto Andres Cejas and Rodolfo Cejas II....
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Lucille G. Godwin
Lucille G. Godwin was born January 27, 1951, to the late Janie Beatrice Simmons. Due to the early passing of her mother, the responsibility of raising Lucille was taken up by three of Ms. Janie’s best friends the late Alberta Barringer, Zina Dixon, & James. She Made her transition on Friday, August 27, 2021, to her eternal resting place. Lucille was the oldest sibling of seven children and was proceeded in death by her only…...
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Shakee D. Davis
Shakee L. Davis (SD DA General) 28, went home to be with the Lord on September 2, 2021. He was born to Felicia Davis and Roscoe Johnson of Norfolk, VA. Shakee leaves to cherish his memories two daughters, Yohannes Davis and Shaniya Davis and one sone Shakee Davis Jr....
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Mary Lue Elliott
Mary Lue Artis, born February 28, 1927 in Southampton County, Virginia, to the late Ben Artis and Clara Beale, peacefully departed this world Thursday, September 2, 2021 and rejoined her family of 10; being the 9th child and the last of her siblings to leave us behind. Mary Lue Elliott later married the love of her life the late Joseph Rayfield Elliott on August 4, 1946 in Franklin, Virginia, later having two kids of her…...
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Julius Lee Franklin
On Wednesday, September 1, 2021, God called home his faithful servant Julius “Junie Green” Franklin. Julius was born on November 17, 1954 in Portsmouth, VA. He was the youngest child of the late Charlie and Arlene Franklin. Julius accepted the Lord at an early age. He also served in the United States Navy as a store clerk. He loved the Lord and united with Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorage of Pastor E.T.…...
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M. Baxter Vendrick Sr.
M. Baxter Vendrick, Sr. CSM RET March 21, 2038 — September 1, 2021 M. Baxter Vendrick went home to be with our Lord and Savior on September 1, 2021, at the age of 83 with his family by his side. He was born on March 21, 1938 in Bailey, NC. to his father, the late Marion B. and mother, Lula Walker Vendrick, spending the majority of his formative years in Aurora, NC. He was preceded…...
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Nasir J. Johnson
Nasir Jasan Johnson was born to Kiana Monique Johnson and Corey L. Eley on September 12, 1999. He is preceded in death by his great grandmother (Inez Johnson, Elma Williford), great grandfathers (David Johnson, Linbergh Williford Sr.) grandmother (Sharon Johnson Handy). He is survived by his mother (Kiana Monique Johnson), his father (Corey L Eley), grandfathers (Linbergh Williford Jr., Dennis Reed), grandmother (Ms. Mae Milton). He also leaves to cherish his memory two brothers and…...
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Burnett Cornell Wilson
Burnett Cornell Wilson (Nat) passed away peacefully at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital on August 30, 2021 at the age of 64. He was predeceased by his parents: George and Gladys Wilson; two sisters: Dorothy Stephens and Sylvia Wilson; one brother: Anthony Wilson, and three stepchildren. His spouse, of 27 years, Jo Patsy Walton Wilson, survives Burnett. They were married on April 11, 1994. His children and stepchildren lovingly remember Burnett: April M. Lynch, Thomasine Moore,…...
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Vickie L. White
Vickie Lavern White was born in Norfolk, Virginia on July 13, 1956 to the late Carolyn White and Samuel White. Vickie made her peaceful transition from earthly labor to heavenly rest on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at her home. Vickie received her early education and graduated from the Norfolk Public Schools System. She furthered her education in the medical field, where she first became a CNA in Richmond, Virginia. Vickie’s life was not always easy,…...
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Calvin D. Mabry
Calvin Doulester Mabry, Sr. was born on December 25, 1947 in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late Cornelius Canada and Ernestine Mabry Hurdle. He was the oldest of seven children: Joyce, Sherwood, Alan, Carolyn, Sandra, and Gloria. He graduated from Crestwood High School, Class of 1966. Calvin was employed with the Naval Supply Center Norfolk with thirty-three years of service. Calvin was a l member of Union Bethel Baptist Church. Calvin, 73, went home to be…...
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Lana Breckenridge Merritt
Lana Marie Breckenridge Merritt’s mission on Earth was satisfied as she was called home peacefully to the arms of the Lord on Thursday morning, August 19, 2021 at the age of 74. Our Heavenly Father reclaimed a loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and dear friend. Lana Marie was born October 1, 1946 in Portsmouth, VA to the late Lonnis L. Breckenridge, Sr. and Marie Antoinette Breckenridge. She was the eldest of six children…...
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Darren Monroe Mundy Gilliam
Darren Monroe Mundy Gilliam passed away on August 26, 2021....
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Dena Marie Phillips
On Monday, August 30, 2021, the angels of God came and took a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt to her enteral rest. Dena Marie Phillips was born July 7, 1966, to the late Herman and Alice Jenkins. She was the middle child of five children. Dena was educated in the New York school system. She was baptized at Glorious Temple Church of God and Christ in Brooklyn, New York. In her mid-twenties, Dena decided…...
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James Albert Whittaker Sr.
James Albert Whittaker Sr. passed away on August 28, 2021....
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Raymond Lorenzo Hayes
Raymond Lorenzo Hayes “Rock”, 58, passed away on August 26, 2021. He was born June 14, 1963 to the late Janice L. King. Raymond attended Norfolk Public Schools. He was predeceased by his sister, Janice M. King; his brother, Andrew T. King; his maternal grandparents, Rufus Sr. and Annie Pearl Hayes; aunts, Elaine Hudgins, Angerine Drumgold, Vanessa Little, Paula Hayes; great aunt, Ethel Mae Hayes; uncles, Rufus, Jr., Lester, Troy Hayes and Jessie Akbar. Left…...
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Janette R. Oliver
In loving memory… On August 22, 2021, the queen of our family, Janette R Oliver, peacefully made her transition from this world to her heavenly home following an extended illness. She was 96 years old. Janette departed this life in her loving home in Portsmouth, Virginia, surrounded by her family. The Lord saw she was getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around her and whispered, “Come with…...
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Anthony Copeland
On Wednesday, August 25, 2021, surrounded by family and friends, Anthony “Bam” Copeland went home to be with the Lord. He was born July 18, 1966, in Norfolk, VA to Betty Holley and Marion Malone. Anthony was educated in the Norfolk Public School System. He was a dedicated hard worker who spent 30 plus years working for numerous of companies to include as a CDL driver. Left to cherish his precious memories are his children,…...
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Augustus Eason Jr.
Augustus Carlton Eason, Jr. entered heaven on Wednesday August 25, 2021 at the age of 64. Augustus was preceded by, his parents Augustus and Marjorie Eason and beloved sister Vernessa Tillery. Bruh/Beaver as he is affectionately known, by his family and friends loved to be surrounded by those he truly loved. Most days you could find “Bruh/Beaver” riding shotgun with his nieces as they rode him all over Great Bridge, hanging up Long Ridge with…...
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Hermenia P. Elliott
God almighty sent forth His angel to earth, for He needed a loyal and devoted servant to help Him with His glorious work in heaven. Hermenia passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 22, 2021. Hermenia Elliott was born on August 24, 1932 in Georgetown, South Carolina to the late Nathaniel Palmer and Matilda J. Martin. Her Mother, Matilda Martin passed away three months after giving birth to Hermenia. She was raised by her loving her…...
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Timothy T. Waters
Wednesday morning on August 25, 2021 at 11:45 a.m., the Lord whispered Timothy T. Waters name and ushered him into eternal rest. Timothy T. Waters was born on September 8, 1954 in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late James Larry Waters and Sarah Ruth Waters. He attended Portsmouth Public Schools and graduated from Manor High School. Timothy also graduated with an Associate Degree in Accounting. He worked for the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth for 7…...
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Al L. Smith
Mr. Al L. Smith, of Southampton County (Capron), Virginia, transitioned from earth to glory on August 19, 2021. He was born to the late Robert Smith and Addie Grant Smith, on February 7, 1931 in Capron, Virginia. Al was one of the ten children born to his parents. He attended Southampton County Public Schools and graduated from Southampton County Training School. Upon graduation, Al enrolled in Little State in Norfolk, Virginia. He joined the Army…...
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