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Earnest L. Bailey
Our loved one Earnest Linwood Bailey went home to be with our Lord and Savior on February 12, 2021. Earnest L. Bailey was born on July 28, 1945 in Norfolk, Virginia. In his early years, he was a truck driver. Earnest was preceded in death by his mother, Revella Bailey; his sister, Ardell Bailey and his brother Herman L. Bailey. He leaves to cherish his memory his sister, Derinda L. Bailey; his nieces, Angela M.…...
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Joseph Leroy Garrett, Jr.
Joseph Leroy Garrett, Jr. Born, October 20th 1954 Joseph (Joe) was released from this world and entered his heavenly home for eternal rest May 11. 2021 after a long illness. He leaves memories of his beautiful spirit and his bright smile with his natural family, work family, church family, neighbors and friends. He was survived by his fiancé Pamela Hill, Sisters, Cynthia Garrett, and Joyce Slater, Children Tameka Massey(Keith), Dominique Pugh (Paula), and Lewis Anthony…...
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Lena Renee Cradle
Our Beloved Lena Sunday, May 9, 2021 at the age of 86, Lena Renee’ “Plooky” Cradle, passed at Chesapeake Regional Hospital. Lena was born in Jarvisburg, VA and was reared in Portsmouth, VA. After High School, she became a shipyard metal shop office worker. After four years on the job, she went on to become an Office Manager. She was a stand in Nurse’s Assistant at Boone Clinic on Little Creek Naval Base for over…...
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Kobi Devon Jefferson
Kobi Devon Jefferson was born on September 23, 2000 in Richmond, VA and passed away unexpectedly on May 6, 2021 in Norfolk, VA at the age 20. A deeply loved son, grandson, cousin, uncle and friend, Kobi left a big impact on those around him with his vivacious personality and will be missed tremendously. He received his GED from Granby High School. Outside of school, however, Kobi loved to have a good time. He was…...
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Kenneth Lee Orders
Kenneth Lee Orders was born on June 21, 1946 to Edward Orders and Christine Lee Orders of New Brunswick, New Jersey. Kenny, as he was affectionately known, was one of 11 children born to Christine and Edward. Kenny was predeceased by his parents, and his siblings: Helen, Lawrence, and Ronald. Kenny resided in the New Brunswick area until after he graduated from the New Brunswick school system. After graduation, he was drafted and served in…...
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Carolyn Butler Horne
Carolyn Butler Horne, 75, passed away May 6, 2021. She was born November 19, 1945 in Norfolk, VA to the late William Butler and Ambritt Pryor. She worked and retired from the City of Norfolk after 35 years of service. Carolyn was an active member of First Baptist Church Logan Park. Left to cherish her precious memories are her three daughters, Lisa Hatcher, Monica Williams and Kimberly Horne; two sons, William Shields and Kenny Shields;…...
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Ruland Z. Bynum
On Saturday, May 8, 2021, our father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Ruland Zelene Bynum, went home to be with our Lord. He was born to the late Elvin Lee Bynum Sr. and Ruth Carey Bynum in Portsmouth, Virginia on March 12, 1955. Ruland attended Portsmouth Public School System until his early teens, then he moved to New York where he attended New York Public School System until graduation. After graduation Ruland relocated back…...
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Katrina E. Cross
Katrina (Trina) Elliott Cross, received her wings on Friday, May 7, 2021. She was born in Portsmouth, VA on January 15, 1958 to Arcelious Elliott Sr. and Hattie Mae Bremby. Trina graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School, Portsmouth Virginia, and attended Tidewater Community College where she studied Bookkeeping and received her Associates degree. She also received her Certified Nursing Assistant Certification. Trina was predeceased by her father Arcelious Elliott Sr., her step-father John Bremby, her…...
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Mark Kevin Booth
Mark Kevin Booth was born in Columbus, Ohio on June 14, 1957 to parents Lionel Booth and Ethelleane (Smith) Booth. He was the third eldest son of his father’s six sons and two daughters. He graduated from Linden McKinley High School class of 1975, where he was member of the drama club, mixed ensemble, sang in the school choir, and was the band leader/drum major. With Mark in charge the band was considered one of the best in…...
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Elvia Gray Lowery
Elvia Gray Lowery was born on December 29, 1939 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Henry and Maude Lowery. She was blessed to have had four brothers, all now deceased – Henry, Jr., Jasper, Clifford, and Alonzo. On Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 10:56 a.m., the Lord reached down and picked a red rose by the name of Elvia Gray. She was loved by all who had the opportunity to meet her. Elvia was raised…...
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Charles Peppers, Jr.
Charles Peppers Jr., affectionately known as “Pep” or “Silk”, made his grand debut into this world on April 20, 1965. “Pep” was a native of Norfolk, Va. even though he was a Chicago native at heart. He attended Maury High School and jumped right into the work force shortly after. He was employed at HB Hunter for more than 25 years! “Pep” contributed his work ethic, structure, and character to his grandfather Willie Davis. He…...
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Daymeion N. Carmon Faison
Daymeion Nakeese Carmon Faison, affectionately known as “Gotti”, was born on October 28, 1999. He was the son of Tonya Sherrie Carmon and Carl D. Faison. He went home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2021. Daymeion grew up in Norfolk, Virginia in the Norview Community. He attended Oceanaire Elementary, Norview Middle and High Schools. Daymeion worked for the Navy Lodge and Colonnas Shipyard. Daymeion was a respectable, loving and caring son. He…...
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Plummer Hendrick, Sr.
Plummer Hendrick, Sr. was born on June 18, 1926 in Mecklenburg County, VA to Susie Harrison and Samuel Hendrick. Plummer is one of 17 children, 8 of which were born of this union. Plummer received his early education in the Mecklenburg County School System, where he completed the 6th grade. Upon moving to Norfolk to find employment, he got his start in the culinary field, working in the kitchen of hospitals and later in restaurants…...
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Vincent Charles Carnell
Vincent Charles Carnell was born on March 8, 1962 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. He departed this life May 3, 2021 surrounded by family and loved ones. He was preceded in death by his mother Rose-Marie “Pie” Kelsey. Vincent was also known as Bay-Bay but best known as Pops. Pops attended Fayetteville Public School System in North Carolina. He graduated from Douglas Byrd Senior High School where he was a part of the track and field. Vincent…...
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Ellen V. Jennette
Ellen Jennette transitioned peacefully in her home on Monday May 3 , 2021. She was welcomed into heaven by her 2nd to the eldest son Rodney K Buffaloe. She will forever be an angel to her loving husband James Jennette whom she adored. Their hearts fit together in ways that can’t be seen. They were two souls united in perfect symmetry. “Bae Bae” as she was affectionally called, was born as Ellen Vernell Buffaloe on June…...
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Kenneth McLeod
On September 2, 1992 in Bronx, New York, Kenneth Elijah McLeod was born. Kenny (as most called him) accepted Christ at an early age at Mount Moriah AME Church, Queens New York. While in New York, he attended P.S. 134 Queens, New York until the family relocated to Virginia Beach, Virginia. His spiritual teaching continued at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Norfolk, VA where he was baptized. As a child he attended Sunday School, Vacation Bible…...
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Arthur Lee Banks, Jr.
Arthur “Artie” Lee Banks Jr., son of the late Louise Kennedy and Arthur Lee Banks Sr., passed away on March 20, 2021. Born December 24, 1957 in Norfolk, VA, Artie attended Portsmouth Public Schools, and received his high school diploma from the Job Corps. He joined the United States Navy and served his country for five years. Artie worked various jobs after being discharged from the Navy. Some of the jobs included working as a…...
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Reginald Eugene Harrison
Reginald (RED) went to be with the Lord May 2, 2021. Reginald was born to Alston (Buddy) and Vermell Harrison August 13, 1948 in Norfolk, VA. Red served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, he later retired from Norship Co after 37 years as a laborer. He earned the title of “Norfolk Tribune” keeping the family informed of everything and everybody, “HEE, HEE, and HEE” Reginald had a saying for every situation such…...
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Argentina Brown
On Saturday, May 1, 2021, our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, life partner and friend Argentina Brown left us all too soon. Argentina was born on January 16, 1960 to the late Louise Smith and William Harvey. She attended Woodrow Wilson High School and later worked at Wendy’s followed by working 7 years Metro Machinery. Argentina loved to dance, listen to music, watch television, and word searches. She also loved to spend time with her…...
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Mary M. Copeland
Mary Magalene Copeland “Cookie”, 89, was peacefully called to be with the Lord on August 30, 2021. She was born on August 5, 1931 in Norfolk County (Portsmouth, Virginia). She was born to Mary Wright and Elijah Jordan in the Twin Pines Community. She attended the old Norfolk County School in Churchland. Mary “Cookie” worked at numerous places in the area. She joined Grove Baptist Church under Rev. Douglas era when she was very young. …...
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Sandra J. Sears
On Wednesday, April 28,2021, our beloved mother, Sandra Elaine Jarvis Sears, gained her wings and slipped away from the labor of this earth to her reward, to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born February 27, 1944 to the late Nathan Jarvis and Eula A.Moore Jarvis in Norfolk County, Virginia. After graduating from Crestwood High School in Chesapeake, Virginia, Sandra attended Norfolk State University. She was later employed by the U.S. Government at…...
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Michael S. Edwards
On the morning of 4/27/2021, Michael Stephone Edwards departed this life while hospitalized in Virginia Beach, VA. He was born on 6/27/1963, in Wadesboro, NC, to the late Eddie Hugh and Gwendolyn Ingram Edwards. Michael graduated from Booker T. Washington High School , and attended Norfolk State University, both in Norfolk, VA. He was a valued employee at many local companies, including Hecht Distributing Co, and most recently Military Sealift Command, where he served for over 20 years. Michael was a devoted and…...
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Dorothy Mae Ruffin
Dorothy Mae Ruffin was born February 3, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Lloyd DeBerry of Portsmouth, Virginia and Ida Brown also of Portsmouth, Virginia. She worked as a cook at the Cedar Point Club from 1966 – 1970. Not only was she a cook for Cedar Point, she was also a cook at the Naval Hospital Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Club from 1986 – 1993. She had more various jobs as a…...
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Annie E. Gara
Our Mom’s, Grandmother and Friend Annie P. Gara earthly journey came to an end on April 28, 2021. Mrs. Ann as she was affectionally known by many was born May 5, 1932 in Windsor, North Carolina. She was born to the late Lavinia P. Knight who was Both her Mother and Father, as we were told. Annie P. Gara was educated in the Norfolk Public School System and quickly became a housewife. She loved and…...
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Florence Claggion
Florence Marie Claggion was born to the late James and Otelia Brown, on April 18, 1947. She was born in Norfolk County, also known as the Twin Pines area, of Portsmouth, Virginia. She was a Class of 1965 graduate of Crestwood High School. After high school, she obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Norfolk State University. Florence spent most of her adult life in New Jersey where she married the late James Claggion Jr…...
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Cheryl D. Brown
On Wednesday, April 28, 2021, God dispatched his angels to bring Cheryl D. Brown to her Father’s eternal home; No more pain, No more suffering, and No more fighting. Cheryl was born in Norfolk, VA on June 13, 1952 to the late Garfield Brock and Alice E. Brooks. She completed her education in Norfolk Public Schools, graduating from Granby High School in 1971. Cheryl worked as an accounting clerk for Virginia National Bank and transitioned…...
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Cornelious Langley
In Loving Memory of Cornelious Langley December 14, 1949 – April 16, 2021 Cornelious Langley, 71, of the 7700 block of Armfield Ave. Norfolk, Virginia went into his eternal rest on April 16, 2021. He passed unexpectedly in his residence. Cornelious was born to James Langley and Carrie D. Langley in Washington, North Carolina. During his early years, he relocated to Virginia and completed his education through Norfolk Public Schools where he was noted to…...
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Jared Jai’Quan Selby
Jared Jai’Quan Selby Life Celebration Jared Jai’Quan Selby was born October 20, 1993 in Norfolk, VAto Jerome Selby and Debra Renee Barcous-Selby. He gained his angel wings and entered another realm on April 18th, 2021. His humble beginnings started in the Cedarwood-Norview community. Jared was incredibly special, I (Jaylan) would like to say one of God’s favorite. He was one who would not only accomplish anything he set his mind to do, but he also made it his duty to encourage others around him, sometimes he made you fight to show your own…...
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Doris B. Edwards
“Thru it all, thru it all, I learned to trust in God. I learned to depend upon his word.” Early Monday, April 26, 2021 God called home our precious love one. Our mother, sister, auntie, cousin, grandmother home. Doris Bernice Hyman Edwards was born January 21, 1934 to the late George and Jodie Hyman. She fell in love and married the late Albert Lee Edwards, Sr. Doris was loved by all who came to know…...
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