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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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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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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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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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Tridarrell Jerome Reap
Tridarrell Jerome Reap affectionately known as “J-Play” entered eternal rest on June 23, 2021. He was born on November 26, 1972 to Lovenia Reap and the late Carroll Evans. Jay was a 1992 graduate of Green Run High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He met the love of his life Gerris in 1994 and they (?) their lives with Danielle, JoJo, Lik Lik and later involved two other sons Javon and Ja-Quan. Jay loved his family and was…...
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Ernest L. Simon, Jr.
Ernest Lee Simon, Jr. was born January 17, 1940 and transitioned over on June 27, 2021. He was a native of Wilson, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Ernest Lee Simon, Sr. and Thelma C. Simon. He retired from NORSHIPCO with 37 years of service. He was a member of the Good Timers Social and Saving Club. Ernest was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Linwood Shelley and George Shelley. Left to cherish his precious memories…...
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Derrick D. Rountree
The Cut of Life Derrick Deshawn “Boogie” Rountree 46, went into his eternal rest on Thursday, June 24, 2021. Derrick was born to Maurice Sawyer and the late Paulette A. Rountree-Hopkins on January 12, 1975. He was educated through Norfolk Public Schools and received a certificate in Culinary Arts from Tidewater Community College. He was a self-trained master barber who took pride in his craft as he serviced many in the community. He was naturally talented in…...
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Eric Leandrew Briley
Eric Briley, 47, succumbed to death from injuries incurred from a tragic car accident in Hampton County, South Carolina on June 20, 2021. He leaves behind to cherish his memories, his father Jimmy Briley (Tammy); brothers, Deon Briley and Jimmy Briley, Jr.; sister, Dawn Lebeaud (Frank); his former wife and mother of his children, Toya Briley; sons, Cire Briley and Eric Stevens; daughters, Eyarah Briley and Erica Briley. He also leaves behind a host of…...
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Clarence Seymour Briley
Clarence Briley, 50, succumbed to death from injuries incurred from a tragic car accident in Hampton County, South Carolina on June 20, 2021. He leaves behind to cherish his memories, his father, Jimmie Briley (Tammy); brothers, Deon Briley and Jimmy Briley, Jr.; sister, Dawn Lebeaud (Frank); the mother of his children and love of his life, Angela Johnson; daughters, Shaterra Johnson and Acee Briley; sons, Clarence Johnson and Clarence Briley, Jr.; grandchildren, Kash Tabb and…...
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Ward Green
Ward Green, 98 departed this life on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at Commonwealth Assisted Living (Churchland House) in Portsmouth after a brief illness. He was as an Army Veteran and was retired from the Norfolk Naval Base after thirty-nine years in a supervisory capacity. For many years, he served on the Board of Directors of the NMA Credit Union, Virginia Beach, whose headquarters now bears his name. A very friendly person, Mr. Green was a…...
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Norman Leo Madison “Bam-Bam”
Norman Leo Madison “Bam-Bam” passed away on June 26, 2021....
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Antione D. Harris
Antione D. Harris was born to Avis Harris-Johnson and Chester Jones on April 4th1974 in Portsmouth, VA. He entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 19th2021. He leaves behind his two sons, Ajhaan Harris, Aziah Harris; his two daughters Ahrianna Harris, Aeona Harris; mother, Avis Harris-Johnson (Kim); father, Chester Jones; maternal grandmother, Lollie R. Harris; paternal grandfather Morris Jones; brothers, Andre Harris, Chester Jones Jr., Sherron Jones, Tremaine Jones; sisters, Ashley Ford (Ramon), Ayesha Jones;…...
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Joyce R. Smith
Joyce Ray was born July 24, 1934 and passed away Thursday morning, June 24, 2021 in the comfort of her own home. Joyce was an only child who grew up in Elizabeth City, NC with her cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Herman Smith, Sr; oldest daughter, JoAnn Chesnut and her two youngest children, Herminia Smith and Herman Smith, Jr. Joyce has two surviving children, Shionn Warren and Michael Gillard; ten grandchildren and 10…...
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Angelec Maria Wiggins
Our loving daughter, mother, sister, niece, auntie, cousin and devoted friend, Angelec Maria Wiggins passed away on June 22, 2021. She was born on September 4, 1986 to Rose Marie Ham and Anthony Turner in Norfolk, Virginia. Angelec was a high school graduate of Granby High School and furthered her education, graduating from Tidewater Community College with credits from Strayer University studying Business Management. She was also a rapper and a hair stylist; her music…...
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Julius Chatman, Jr.
After a long illness, Julius went to sleep in the arms of Jesus on Wednesday afternoon June 23, 2021 surrounded by his family and loved ones; and he will be missed greatly. Julius was born in Charleston, South Carolina, to the late Julius and Maggie Russ Chatman on August 2, 1933. Julius moved to Norfolk, VA, in the early 50s to be near his father in Chesapeake Gardens. He worked at Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. for…...
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Preston Staton, Jr.
Preston Staton, Jr. was born on January 5, 1972 in Norfolk, Virginia. He was the son of Preston Staton, Sr. and the late Lillie Staton. He received his education from the Booker T. Washington High School. He later went onto Job Corps in Louisville, Kentucky where he graduated as a welder and made Louisville, Kentucky his home. He had a passion for cooking and carpentry. He loved to work with his hands. Preston favorite football team was “Dallas Cowboys”.…...
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Jimmy Allen Taylor
Jimmy Allen Taylor passed away at home on June 23, 2021. Jimmy Allen Taylor was born March 29, 1957 in Norfolk, VA to the late Albert Taylor Sr. and Dorothy Burnham-Taylor. Jimmy attended Norfolk Public Schools. He worked as an auto-mechanic and was skilled in various trades. Jimmy is survived by his wife Retta Mae Taylor; daughters, Christie Banks, Yulancla Edmonds and Jhimeca Williams; three stepsons; brothers, Albert Taylor Jr. (Doris), Richard Taylor, and Glenn…...
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Kathleen Lorraine Curth
Kathleen “Kathy” Curth was a loving wife to James and mother to Daniel, Kayla, Megan, Jason, Adrienne, and Justin. She is survived by her grandchildren Jallin, Brionna, Amiyah, Imani, Adalynn, Amelia and baby Stormi due in November. Kathy leaves a doting mother, Charlene Dunn; uncle, Jimmy Kotecki; sister, Debra Marquez, Sharyl Freeman; brother, William (Billy) Dunn, and a host of loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. Kathy was a hardworking and dedicated navy wife for thirty-six…...
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Pierce Aubrey Robinson
Pierce Aubrey Robinson, a loving husband, dad, bubba, dada, papa, pops, son, brother, nephew, cousin, uncle. and friend departed this life on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Pierce, affectionately known as ‘Skinny’, was born on July 19, 1965, to the late Arthur Wales Robinson, lll and Doris Moore Robinson in Portsmouth, VA. He was a 1983 graduate of Great Bridge High School in Chesapeake, VA. On September 2, 1995, he was united in holy matrimony to…...
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Mark Anthony Riddick
JOHN 14:2-3 (NIV) 2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. Mark Riddick was born on February 19, 1968, husband of Michele, whom he affectionately…...
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Larry Eugene Blow
Larry Eugene Blow was home called to be with the Lord on June 23, 2021. Larry was born November 1, 1950 in Norfolk, VA. He was the son of the late Moses Blow, Sr. and Hattie M. Cuffee Blow. He received his formal education in the Norfolk City Public School system. He was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. Larry had a quick smile. He loved to work with electronics. He volunteered with…...
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Treasure Larosa West
Treasure LaRosa West was born on a Summer day September 17, 1948 to Vera and Ellie Brice . After living an astounding full life she answered her call home on June 20, 2021. Treasure’s legacy lives on through her three children, Zena Tate, Teresa Forman and James Stith; four grandchildren, Treasure, Heaven, Angel and Zion; a great grand, Noah; a loving niece, Vera (Too) and two step children, Mary and Chris. Treasure was a long term resident…...
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Luvenie Church
O death, where is they sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. On Wednesday, June 23,…...
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Ronald McCoy
Ronald “Ronnie” McCoy peacefully transitioned into eternal life on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at the age of 67. Ronnie was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on Aug 10, 1953. He was the third of six children to Harvey Lee Sr. and Ethel Mae McCoy. In 1971, Ronnie graduated from E.E. Smith High School in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He returned to Portsmouth, VA where he met and fell in love with his beautiful bride, Lillie. Ronnie and Lillie…...
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Stacy L. Clark
Our family circle that was so closely woven together with a very strong bond of love and devotion was broken when death visited us and removed Stacy from our midst. The unexpected event has truly shaken our world, as Stace (as we affectionately referred to her) was the glue that held so many together. Stacy Leah Clark was born on December 17, 1979 in Jacksonville, Florida to Michael Eidenberger and the late Susan Eidenberger. Stacy…...
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Mary A. Boyd
Mary A. Boyd, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend peacefully slipped into eternal rest on Sunday, June 20, 2021, at Accordius Health at River Pointe in Virginia Beach. She was 91 years old. A woman of faith, Mary was born October 31, 1929. And, as her birthday suggest, she was always game for family fun, gatherings, cookouts – anything that included family was her top priority. She was born in Courtland, Virginia to the…...
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Diane Heard
On June 19, 2021, God sent His angels of mercy and they swiftly took Diane Heard home to her eternal rest. Diane Heard was born in Norfolk, Virginia to Ida Ruth (Barnes) Heard and the late Aaron Heard Sr. on November 4, 1954. Diane was fourth of seven children and grew up in Norfolk and received her education from Norfolk Public Schools. Diane later completed a nursing program and received her LPN license. Diane loved…...
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Mary L. E. Williams
On June 15, 2021, Mary L. E. Williams peacefully transitioned into eternal rest at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Derek Gardere. Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, Mary was the daughter of the late James Edgerton and Susie Burris. She was educated in the Portsmouth schools and graduated from I.C. Norcom High School, class of 1941. Mary accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Portsmouth, Virginia, and later united…...
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Brenetta C. Wilson
Brenetta Wilson, 62 years old passed away on June 18, 2021. Born in Chesapeake, VA on March 11, 1959 to the late David Blake and Jeanette Thorne. Brenetta worked in sales for over 40 years. She was a graduate of Western Branch High School. Brenetta was predeceased by her brothers, Line Thorne, Reginald Cannon and Saint Cannon Jr. Brenetta leaves to cherish her husband, Howard Jackson; daughters, Deshara Phillips, Candace Ebron and Sherita Taylor; son, Jason Riddick;…...
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Lovone J. Wynn
Lovone was so much more than words can contain. He was a dedicated father, a loving husband to his new bride, and a force of nature. He was born February 1, 1992, in Norfolk, Virginia to Mildred Ricks Cherry and Norman Wynn. Exactly one year to the day, after his parents suffered the tragic loss of his twin siblings they knew the joy of their new son. Lovone graduated from Ryan Academy in 2009. While…...
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Walter Richard Winfrey, III
Walter Winfrey, III was born December 11, 1958. He worked as a painter for over forty years. He loved all sports but enjoyed football most of all. Walter loved watching westerns on tv. He was a homebody and enjoyed music and playing bid wiz. He gave his life to God as his personal Savior. He also enjoyed talking on the phone. “THAT’S WALTER”. Walter is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Winfrey; two daughters, Shamika…...
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Sherby Jean Carpenter
Sherby Jean (Hicks) Carpenter January 7, 1952 – June 12, 2021 Sherby Jean (Hicks) Carpenter departed this life on June 12, 2021 in Virginia Beach, VA. She was born on January 7, 1952 in Lynchburg, VA to the late Eddie Thomas Hicks and Sallie Myers Hicks. Sherby was a happy and curious child who loved to ride her bike and read in addition to taking piano lessons. Sherby gave her life to Christ at a…...
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Taniya Kimore Basnight
Taniya Kimora Basnight aka Bloop aka Niy-Pie was born on July 29, 2003 to Whitney Basnight Coleman and Lorenzo “Bubba” Pierce. Taniya attended Bayside High School where she earned an advanced diploma at the age of 16. During her time at Bayside, she played junior varsity and varsity softball and she was a varsity cheerleader. After graduating, she attended Norfolk State University with the dream of becoming a nurse like her nana. Taniya will be…...
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Robin Askew Taylor
Robin Lee (Askew) Taylor affectionally known as “Robin Q or simply Mrs. Taylor” daughter of the late Robert Lee & Lena R. Askew was born December 6, 1953. On Wednesday afternoon, June 16, 2021, God sent His loving angels, one called Goodness and one called Mercy for Robin to come home to be with her heavenly Father. Robin, a native of Portsmouth, Virginia was educated in the Portsmouth Public Schools where she played the Clarinet…...
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Sharon Annette Ricks
Sharon Annette Turner Ricks “Nette” Changed her life 6 years ago and became a very true woman of God. Sharon was a woman that was loved by everyone that knew her. God saw how hard she was fighting, but God had a different plan for her. On June 11, 2021, God called her home, where the fight was over. “Nette” enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren. She loved to laugh, try to sing…...
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Joseph Michael DiFernando
After a long battle with young-onset dementia, Joe DiFernando (60) passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born in Norfolk to Joseph and Dorothy DiFernando. He attended Norview High, and worked at a local McDonald’s as a young man, where his love story with Carol began! Joe’s faith stayed him through many of life’s ups and downs. He was passionate about serving others through his involvement in various churches over the…...
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