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Warren Davis, III

Warren was born July 10, 1965. Warren was educated in Norfolk Public Schools. Warren was disabled, but he was a very humble and happy person.  He loved his family and he loved watching football, his favorite team was the Washington Redskins. He would always ask, “Did the Redskins win?” His parents, Warren and Jean Davis, preceded him in death. Warren leaves to cherish his memories his sister, Wanza Davis; brother, Anthony Davis (Tuere); nieces and…...

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Virginia Dixon Bobbitt

God Blessed us with Virginia D. Bobbitt on August 21, 1933 of Enfield, North Carolina. The angel of the Lord received her gracefully on July 12, 2021. She was one of seventeen children born to the late Ida and Dave Dixon. Virginia was predeceased by her husband of almost fifty years and 15 of her siblings. Virginia was educated in the North Carolina School System. After moving to Virginia from North Carolina, she was employed…...

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Philip Jones, Jr.

Philip Jones, Jr. passed away on July 10, 2021....

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Elizabeth P. Williams

Elizabeth P. Williams Elizabeth “Liz” P. Williams, 59, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, went to her reward on Saturday, July 10, 2021. She was born September 2, 1961 in Norfolk, Virginia. Elizabeth was educated in Norfolk Public School System which she attended Booker T. Washington High School also in Norfolk. She accepted Christ many years ago and was a member of New Life Church, Virginia Beach. She was a dedicated employee in the hotel business for…...

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Vernon T. Wilson

Friday morning on July 9, at 10:35 am, the Lord whispered Vernon name and ushered him into eternal rest. Vernon Thomas Wilson was born on August 25, 1945, in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late Thomas Scott Sr. and Eddiemae Virginia Wilson.  He was predeceased by four brothers Michael Scott, Wyatt White, Donnell Scott, and Thomas Scott Jr. He attended Portsmouth Public Schools. He worked for Portsmouth Sheriff Department for 20 years and worked at Vulcan…...

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Germaine Levon Ingram

Germaine was a graduate of Lake Taylor High School. He never met a stranger; Germaine touched the lives of all who he came in contact with. Germaine loved basketball, the “Dallas Cowboys” and playing video games. Germaine had a comical personality and he loved to laugh and have fun with family and friends. Germaine will forever be in our hearts, as he now rests in the arms of Jesus Christ. Germaine leaves to cherish his…...

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Edward Leon Matthews, Sr.

Edward L Matthews Sr. Was born on July 28, 1937 to Alma B. Hollowell and Ernest Matthews in Norfolk Virginia where he lived throughout his youth.  Edward Sr. at the tender age of 18 entered into the military where he served six years in the Navy during the Vietnam War from 1955-1961.  After his honorable discharge for his services rendered Edward Sr. began his new life working as a carpenter by trade where he then…...

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Jacquelyn Robinson

Jacquelyn Delois Robinson was born on February 12, 1965 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Ralph and Retha Brantley. On July 12, 2021 Jacquelyn gained her wings to be with our beloved Heavenly Father. Jacquelyn was educated in Norfolk Public Schools. Following her education, she was employed in various positions in Norfolk, Virginia and Highpoint, North Carolina. Jacquelyn was known for being very outspoken and funny, but her heart was truly pure. She enjoyed her life to the fullest by…...

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Catherine L. Cuffee

Catherine Lawrence Cuffee Catherine Lawson Cuffee made her final stroke of the brush on the canvas of life and signed her life’s portrait on Saturday July 10, 2021 at Chesapeake Regional Hospital.  Catherine was born November 28, 1950 in Norfolk County Virginia.   She was reared in Norfolk County, which was later called Chesapeake, off of Fentress Road.  She was a graduate of Crestwood High School’s Class of 1969.  After High School, Catherine earned a…...

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Alan Farley White

Alan Farley White passed away July 11, 2021....

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Kaiden L. Carter

Kaiden L. Carter passed away on July 9, 2021....

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Gertie Mae Banks-Tanner

On May 7, 1963, the late Allen Julius and Maggie Lee Banks welcomed their beautiful, beloved baby girl, Gertie Mae Banks. Thursday night, July 8, 2021, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital our beloved Gertie transitioned into eternal rest. Gertie accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and became a woman of great faith and virtue, using and believing in the power of prayer in every aspect of her life. She was…...

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Linda Roseboro

Linda Roseboro passed away on July 6, 2021....

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Sharon Wilson-Rooks

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints” Psalm 116:15 Elder Sharon Faye Wilson Rooks was “welcomed home” by her LORD and Savior Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Atlanta, Georgia. Due to failing health, Sharon temporarily relocated from Denver, Colorado to Atlanta to live with her sister, Jacquelyn Mills, to receive medical treatment at Emory Winship Cancer Institute. Sharon was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on November 9, 1956, to the…...

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Dorothy Lucas Lassiter

Dorothy Lucas Lassiter, affectionately known as Jill was born March 13, 1949 in Wilson, NC. She was reunited with our heavenly father on July 7, 2021, peacefully surrounded by family. She spent over 30 years living in the Berkley area of Norfolk. She began working as a nurse but later transitioned to her calling as a daycare, and foster care provider. She provided love and care for many until as recent as fall of last…...

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Demetric L. Coleman

On Thursday, July 8, 2021 our Heavenly Father welcomed His son, Demetric L. Coleman home from this life, peacefully. Demetric was born on March 1, 1981 at Depaul Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia to Willie Wesley Coleman and Etta Thomas Coleman. Demetric is predeceased by his grandfathers, Moses Coleman and Stanley Thomas Sr.; his grandmother Vernistine Johnson; his uncle, JC Coleman. Demetric attended Oscar Smith Middle and Oscar Smith High schools. He was a member of…...

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Zackery Jerel Hill

Zackery Jerel Hill, lovingly known as Zack, entered this life on August 5, 1992, in Norfolk, Virginia to Sheara “Nay” Hill and the late Jeff Johnson. On July 5, 2021, God called him home to rest. He was educated in the Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach School Systems. He was employed at the shipyard. He was known for his kindness, playfulness, and witty sense of humors. His kindness was displayed by the help he gave…...

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Lillian Deloris Stuart

Lillian Deloris Stuart passed away on July 8, 2021....

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Foster Robinson Baskerville, Sr.

Foster Robinson Baskerville, Sr. passed away on July 9, 2021....

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Joseph Hill, Jr.

Joseph Hill, Jr. passed away on July 1, 2021....

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Johnny Lee Bell, Jr.

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, He is the father of compassion and God of all comfort in our time of need. On Tuesday July 6, 2021 at 12:50 am before the break of dawn, God in his infinite wisdom called our beloved Johnny Lee Bell Jr., into His loving care. “Lil” Johnny as he was affectionately known, was born in Norfolk, VA on May 11, 1993 to Jean…...

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Richard LeGrand

Richard LeGrand, 74, of the 500 block of Rockbridge Road, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at 2:13 pm. His journey of life began in Mt. Gilead, NC on March 25 1947, and he was raised in Stamford, CT.  Richard attended Stamford Public Schools and graduated from Stamford High School in 1965.  He attended community college in CT for two years.  He served in the US Army from 1966-1968 with an Honorable Discharge.…...

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Patricia W. Jefferson

Patricia Wade Jefferson was born on January 14, 1946 in Martinsville, Virginia to Margaret Louise Hairston Wade and Winfred Wade. Her parents instilled a strong work ethic and a deep love for learning. Her commitment to education is evident in her matriculation in the Henry County Public Schools and earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education at Averett University in Danville, Virginia. She later went to further her studies obtaining a M.S. degree…...

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Gerry U. Self

Gerry Self passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 5, 2021.  He was 57 years old. Gerry was born June 15, 1964, in Norfolk, VA.  He was the last of eight children and enjoyed and took full advantage of being the baby of the family.  He was full of life and enjoyed having a good time with his family and friends especially his nieces and nephews. If there was one thing that Gerry wouldn’t…...

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Phillip A. Scott, Sr.

Phillip A. Scott, Sr. passed away on July 4, 2021....

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Alma Lee Darden

The Life and legacy of Mother Alma Darden Mother Alma Darden went to be with the Lord after 98 years on July 5, 2021 while she was in her home. She was born on May 27,1923 to the late Alice “Love” Scott and raised by her aunt and uncle James and Fannie Blow of Franklin, Virginia. Mother Darden was affectionately known by many names, Sister, Alma Lee, Aunt Tit Toe, Mama, and Tut. Mother Darden…...

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Walter Lee Scruggs

In the early morning Saturday, July 3, 2021, our dear husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend Walter Lee Scruggs went home to eternal rest. He was born June 26, 1949 in Tulsa, Oklahoma he was predeceased in death by his parents, JC Scruggs and Eddie V. Scruggs and sister Janice Scruggs. Walter Lee Scruggs graduated from high school and attended Kansas City State college. He served in Vietnam as an army soldier and…...

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Olivia M. Joyner

Olivia Margarite Creekmur Joyner Olivia M Joyner transitioned into her eternal life on July 4, 2021 at Saucon Valley Manor Senior facility Hellertown PA. She was born February 4, 1928 in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late Ethel Watts Creekmur and Winfield E Creekmur. Olivia started her early childhood education in the Portsmouth public school system graduating from IC Norcom High School. She later attended Bennett College in Greensboro, NC.  After leaving college she worked in…...

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Thomas Pamp

Thomas Lee Pamp, 58, of Norfolk, Virginia, passed away July 3, 2021 in his home while sleeping.  Thomas “Tee” was born in Norfolk, Virginia where he attended Norview High School and earned a position on the ROTC squad.  He later took an interest in art and his talent for drawing came as a natural gift like most things he did.  He had a love for basketball, traveling, and the Washington Redskins.  Tee also had an unconditional love for people.  Later, he…...

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Robert Lee Young, Jr.

“Truth, blessings, and respect.  May God continue to bless you. God is real.”      -Robert Young, Jr. Robert Lee Young, Jr. was a loyal, loving, generous, and wise father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.  He touched the lives of all he encountered with his laughter, words of advice, loving heart, and thoughtful gestures. Rasheam or Rob Jr. as he was affectionately known by many was born June 6, 1967 and took his eternal…...

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Doni Vincent Johnson

Doni Vincent Johnson passed away on July 6, 2021....

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Terry Ann Harvey

Terry Ann Harvey was born April 6, 1960 to Eddie Lee and Shirley Irene Fowlkes in Harlem, New York. Terry was a former member of Kingdom Healing International Church where the Pastor is Jaijuan Jones, in Chesapeake, Virginia. She resided with her husband Dayron Harvey in Norfolk, Virginia. Terry was a graduate of Nottaway High School class of 1979. She then continued her secondary education at Norfolk State University. She pursued her career in Health…...

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Kevin L. Sivells, Jr.

Kevin L. (KJ) Sivells Jr was called home to reunite with his mother on June 26, 2021. KJ was born on January 23, 1998, to Kevin and Alletta (Griffin) Sivells. He was a member of the East Hartford High School graduating class of 2016. He volunteered at East Hartford Community Television, where he directed episodes of a local sports show. He recorded town meetings and special events throughout the city as well. KJ was a…...

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Rio Tyson

Rio Tyson passed away on June 28, 2021....

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Veronica “Ronnie” Moore

Jesus said to her, “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.  John 11:25-26 On July 4, 2021, Veronica Perry Moore, affectionately known as “Ronnie”, ascended to meet her Heavenly Father.  Ronnie was born on May 2, 1964, in Portsmouth, Virginia.  She was one of the sweetest people you could ever meet.  Ronnie wore a smile that…...

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Harry J. Henderson

Harry J. Henderson passed away on July 1, 2021....

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Brian Anthony Edwards

John 14:1-3 Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me, and in my father’s house are many mansions, if it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you, and if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself, that where I am, there ye may be also! Brian Anthony Edwards departed this…...

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Wyleek Nasir Eaddy

On Saturday, June 26, 2021, at the young age of ten years old, God called our dancing Prince, Wyleek Nasir Eaddy home.  Wyleek, affectionately known as, “Leek” was born on May 19, 2011 in Philadelphia, PA to John Eaddy and Adrienne Eaddy. Wyleek had a contagious smile that would leave a lasting impression everywhere he went.  He was the life of the party and loved to show off his dancing skills, if you played his…...

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Erma Jean Taylor

Erma Jean Taylor was born on March 8, 1961, to the late Clarence and Daisy Taylor, in Norfolk, Virginia. The Lord welcomed Jean into the Kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, July 3, 2021. Jean, as she was passionately called by her family and friends. was reared in Norfolk, Virginia and attended Lake Taylor High School. Jean had a strong passion and love for helping people as she dedicated her career to working in the service…...

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Johnnie T. Bell

Johnnie Tolbert Bell (Rosie) was born May 27, 1960, in Demopolis, AL to the late Legretha Tolbert Lawson and Johnnie Lawson, Jr.  After battling a seven-week health challenge, she was quietly called home on Friday afternoon, July 2, 2021, at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Chesapeake, VA. Johnnie graduated from Demopolis High School in 1978. She married her high school sweetheart, Robert Richardson Jr., and traveled the country with him with the U.S. Army. In 1984,…...

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Taylor L. Stanfield

Taylor Latia Stanfield, daughter of Travis Stanfield and Dawn Stanfield Hodges, was born on August 1, 1996, in Norfolk, Virginia. Taylor, affectionately known as “Tay Tay” to family and friends, transitioned on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, in Franklin, VA. After residing in Mississippi for a brief time, Taylor and her family relocated back to VA in 2003 where Taylor became a resident of Holiday House located in Portsmouth, VA. Taylor graduated from I.C. Norcom High…...

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Stanley Wayne Wright

Stanley Wayne Wright passed away on June 30, 2021....

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Bentrell Patrick Newsome

Bentrell Patrick Newsome was born May 31, 1989 to Angela and Benjamin Newsome in Norfolk, Virginia. He departed this life June 25, 2021 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Bentrell was a loving son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew and cousin. He graduated from Norview High School, class of 2008. After graduation he worked as a merchant seaman for nine years until his death. Bentrell was a member of Truth of God Church in Newport News. He…...

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Tacarra Taylor

Tacarra Taylor passed away on June 25, 2021....

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Oscar Lewis, Jr.

Oscar Lewis, Jr. passed away on June 29, 2021....

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Joseph Leon Artis, Jr.

Mr. Joseph Leon Artis, Jr., son of Deacon Joseph and Deaconess Minnie Trovene Artis, was born February 19, 1970 in Norfolk, Virginia. He departed this life unexpectedly on June 29, 2021. Joseph, affectionately called “Joey” & “DJ 6’9” joined First Baptist Church Bute Street at an early age under the pastorate of Reverend LaVert H. Taylor. As a young man, he was a part of the original Cherub Choir, a member of the Youth Usher…...

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Jakya D. Edwards

Jakya D. Edwards of Norfolk, VA passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021. Jakya  was born January 11, 2003. She was a recent honors graduate of Lake Taylor High School c/I 2021. She was an aspiring veterinarian and planned to attend Tidewater Community College the fall of 2021. Jakya  was a beautiful inspirational young woman! She was very shy and humble as well as extremely smart and modest. Jakeya was a peacemaker who was always…...

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Calvin Napoleon Nixon

Calvin Napoleon Nixon passed away on June 27, 2021....

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William L. Mickins

“The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?”  Psalm 27, King James Version On Wednesday June 23, 2021 William “Woody” Mickens was called home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on November 13,1958 to the late Eugene H. and Mary Lou Mickins.  He received his primary education in…...

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Simpson Stackhouse, Jr.

Simpson Stackhouse, Jr. was born March 15, 1926, to the late Daniel Simpson and Jessie Griffin Stackhouse in Fairmont, North Carolina. He departed this earthly life on Friday, June 25, 2021. He attended both elementary and high school in Fairmont while working on the family farm until he was drafted into the army. He was an Army veteran of World War II. After leaving the army, he married the late Grace Stephens and moved to…...

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