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Edward L. Taft
On April 18, 2021, it pleased God to call home unto himself our beloved daddy, brother, uncle, nephew and friend, Edward Lynn Taft “Paul”. Edward was born in Ayden, North Carolina to the later Mary Elizabeth Cox and Edward Earl Taft. He was the youngest of four children; Oldest brother, Adolphus Cox (deceased) and two sisters; Vickie Taft and Ella Taft Mitchell. In his youth, he enjoyed athletics and sports ultimately becoming the star kicker…...
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Napolean Basnight
Our beloved Napolean Basnight affectionately known as “Big Nap” or “Nap Pole” was called home to his eternal life in glory on Monday, April 19, 2021. On September 30, 1958, Napolean was born to Rebecca Carey Elliott and the late Willie Basnight, Sr. in Portsmouth, VA. Napolean attended Norfolk Public Schools and was well known throughout Norfolk, Chesapeake and Portsmouth area. Napolean was a very loving, humble, funny, outgoing man. He was always the life…...
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Dorothy A. Rodgers
On Monday, April 19, 2021, Dorothy Addie Rodgers, affectionately known as “Aunt Dukie”, peacefully made her heavenly transition from labor to rest. Born on June 21, 1931, Dorothy was the youngest of 13 children born to Robert Rodgers Sr. and Armecia Boone Rodgers in Norfolk County, Virginia. As a young girl, Dorothy was nicknamed “Dukie” by her father, which she carried for a lifetime. She is predeceased by her parents, 11 siblings, stepson Johnny “Rock”…...
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Joy A. Davis
Joy Anita Davis (Joynita) was born May 16 1956 in Norfolk, VA to Harold Slade and Dorothy Slade. She accepted the Lord at an early age and was baptized. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Lamberts Point, VA. She served faithfully until her health failed. Joy was called from her earthly home to heavenly rest on April 18th, 2021 after suffering a long illness at home. God said that Joy Davis…...
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James B. Potter, Jr.
On Sunday, April 18, 2021, James Becton Potter, Jr. (Jimmy) went home to be with his heavenly Father. He was blessed with 85 years of life. Jimmy was born to the late James B. Potter, Sr. and Arnecia Minor Potter White King on March 31, 1936 in Norfolk, Virginia. He was the second oldest of four children, and was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jean Elizabeth Bennett; two sons, James B. Potter, III and…...
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Allen Clinton Mosley, Jr.
ALLEN CLINTON MOSLEY JR., 50, transitioned to be with the Lord on April 20, 2021. He was born on February 12, 1970 to Allen Clinton Mosley Sr. and the late Gloria Jean Mosley. He is preceded in death by his mother Gloria Mosley. He leaves behind his father, Allen C Mosley Sr. in Virginia Beach Va., a sister Olivia Ennals of Antioch Tn, and a brother Napoleon Mosley of Virginia Beach, VA and a host…...
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Audrey C. Harris
Audrey Harris, 73 years of age, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021. Audrey was born on March 7, 1948, in Norfolk, VA. She was a great mother to her three boys, Charlie, Alvin, and Andre. She was married to her husband, Charlie Harris, until his passing in 2005. Audrey spent most of her professional life as a cook. She was always a giver; she would give you her last dime if you needed it. She leaves to cherish her loving…...
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Bernie Benton
Bernie “BB” Benton, born in Clearwater, Florida on May 5th, 1950 to the late Betty McQueen. He graduated from Pinellas High School in Clearwater, Florida, and enlisted in The United States Navy where he served for four years in Norfolk, Virginia. After an honorable discharge, He decided to make Norfolk, Virginia his home. After the military, he worked for a few roofing companies. “BB”, as he was affectionately known as, was good with his hands…...
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Shelia Jean Jones
Shelia Jean Jones affectionately called “Jean” was born August 31, 1958 in Kinston North Carolina. Shelia Jean took her wings on April 16, 2021 at Maryview Medical Center Portsmouth. She received her General Education Diploma and later attended Key Business college where she studied accountant. Shelia Jean was not ashamed of hard work as she successfully completed every task in the workforce to include Gwaltney, Wal-mart and Norfolk Navy Shipyard, dedicating 20 years and one…...
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Brandon D. Winder
Brandon Dominique Winder was born October 29, 1984 at Sentara Norfolk General hospital in Norfolk Virginia to Raymond and Earlene Winder. Brandon was born and raised in Barraud Park/ Carry park/ Huntersville areas. Brandon, the youngest of three, was his mother’s “little chocolate brown baby boy”. He was always smiling and waving to people wherever he went. From a young boy Brandon was a personable person with an infectious smile touched everyone who saw it.…...
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Mildred Hargrave
On April 14, 2021, God called home, a phenominal woman, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, Mildred Hargrave home, to eternal rest. Mildred was born December 8, 1941 to the late James Auther Jordan and Dorothy M. Winn in Southampton County. She was known as Pete and enjoyed being with her family and friends. There was nothing more she enjoyed was making people laugh. Pete had a very big heart and gave it to any and everyone…...
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Sentara J. Moore
Sentara J. Moore, daughter of Shonda A. Moore and step-daughter of Anthony Billups entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 10, 2021. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia and raised in the Norfolk communities. She attended Young’s Park Elementary School, Ruffner Junior High School and graduated from Granby High School. Upon graduating from Granby High School, Sentara attended and graduated from ITT Institute receiving a degree in nursing. She was a very active person and…...
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Ethel Delilah Foy
It was Saturday, April 17, 2021 that God called home one of His special angels, our loving Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Relative and Friend, Ethel Delyla Foy. She was born on Saturday, April 30, 1966 to the late Willie and Ethel Scott. She attended Norfolk Public Schools afterwards she went on to become a certified nursing assistant for 25 years. She had a real passion for taking care of others. She was a member of…...
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Rosa O. Hockaday
Rosa Ophelia Hockaday passed away on April 16, 2021 at surrounded by her loving family. Rosa was born to the late Foster and Beulah Butts. She was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. Rosa was a member of Celestal Baptist Church and a participated in the Willing Workers Ministry. She was also predeceased by her son, Wendell Hokaday. Rosa leaves to cherish her precious memories her husband, Rudolph Hockaday; daughter, Linda H. Harding;…...
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David S. Jenkins
“CELEBRATION OF HIS LIFE” Deacon David Shelvin Jenkins on April 12, 2021, God sent for David and he came to him. David was born March 1, 1940 to the late Mr. Earnest and Mrs. Janie Langley Jenkins. Out of the union were nine siblings. David was born in Tarlboro, North Carolina. David was educated in Tarlboro , North Carolina Public Schools System. And later joined the United States Army. He served two terms in Vietnam…...
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Robert lee Sunkins
On Saturday, April 10, 2021. God sent His loving angel of Mercy to Robert Lee Sunkins beside to take him to his new home in heaven. Robert Lee Sunkins was born in Norfolk Community Hospital on August 13, 1961 to the late Ivory Nathaniel Sunkins and Louetta Sunkins. He was the sixth of 10 children born in the Norfolk, VA, where he received an education in the Norfolk Public Schools System. He worked at A&R…...
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Charles E. Hyman, Jr.
Charles Edward Hyman Jr., 59 of 1766 Kingsway Road in Norfolk, Virginia went home to be with the LORD on April 13, 2021. He was born on February 7, 1962. He leaves to mourn his death, his father Charles E. Hyman Sr., mother Sheila Ballard Hyman and his loving wife Alethea M. Hyman, son Charles E. Brown, sisters Angela Riddick (William), Gwendolyn Hyman-Biggs, Sheila Hyman-Barnes. Sister in laws Charlene Taylor (Henry), Sharon McPherson (Tyrone), brother…...
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Roderick Raby
Roderick Shelby Raby was born January 5, 1970, Norfolk, VA to Mattie R. Cousins. He entered eternal peace on April 12, 2021. He was preceded in death by his stepfather Leslie Cousins, maternal grandparents Walter and Mary Raby, and nephew Alvin Baum II. Roge was educated at Virginia State School for the Deaf and Blind, Hampton, VA. You could always count on him to greet you with a handshake. He had an extreme passion for…...
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Carroll L. Roberts
Carroll went to her final resting place on April 7, 2021. She took her last breath and went home in peace. Carroll L. Roberts was born on September 4, 1941 to the late Allen and Ethel Burke. She was also predeceased by her son, Terry Allen Burke. She received her formal education in New York. Carroll was employed at Chase Bank for 30 years. She is survived by her loving husband, Paul Roberts; grandson, Alexander…...
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Gladys Nancy Riddick
On Wednesday, April 14, 2021 Gladys N. Riddick was called home to be with the Lord. Gladys Nancy Riddick was born June 30, 1934, to the late Hazard and Mary Bostic, in Darlington, South Carolina. She moved to Norfolk, Virginia when she was a young child. She was educated in the Norfolk Public School System. After marrying James Riddick on November 28, 1950, Gladys was a devoted wife for 58 years. To this union were…...
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Larry Walsh Hinton, Sr.
Celebrating the Life of Larry Hinton, Sr. and Cherishing His Memories Larry Hinton, Sr., the oldest son, of George Lee Hinton, Jr. and Maybelle Hinton was born on November 27, 1955 in Portsmouth, VA. He attended Portsmouth Public Schools. On Wednesday, April 14, GOD called a dear father, grandfather, brother, and friend to his heavenly rest. Larry drove commercial trucks and maintained various construction jobs over the years. He spent his last years of employment…...
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Deloris Collins Hill
Deloris Collins Hill Sunrise March 23, 1930 to Sunset April 7, 2021 In memory of the life of Deloris Collins Hill She was born in Norfolk, Virginia to James Collins and Ethel Collins, she was the youngest of all their children. Deloris spent most of her younger years being raised in Florence, South Carolina with her siblings Presalee Collins, William Collins, Gertrude Collins, Ernest Collins, Clearance Collins and Marie Collins and enjoyed spending time with…...
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Demorris Ricardo Armstrong
Demorris Ricardo Armstrong passed away on April 8, 2021....
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Timothy Smith
Timothy Smith, affectionately known as “Tim”, was born on June 26, 1956 in Portsmouth, Virginia. He passed away in his home on April 5, 2021 from congestive heart failure. He was the son and fourth child born to the late Elder Abraham and Ruth Smith. He was raised in a loving Christian home. Tim attended Portsmouth Public Schools where he received his formal education and graduated from S. H. Clarke Academy. As a very young…...
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Samuel Eugene Ward
Samuel Eugene Ward In Christ Jesus you are all children of God, For all who have faith. The storms keep on raging in my life, and sometimes it’s hard to tell my night form my day. Still that Hope that lies within the reassured, as I keep my eyes upon the distance shore, I know he’ll leave me safely to that, bellsed sed place he has prepared, but if the storms don’t cease, and…...
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Bessie Mae Wright
Our beloved Bessie Mae Wright passed on Sunday afternoon, April 11, 2021 at Norfolk Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born to the late Estelle Phillips and John Henry Phillips on December 17, 1945 in Newport News, Virginia. She graduated from Carver High School and was a Jehovah’s Witness in Norfolk, VA for over 30 years. Although suffering through a myriad of health issues, Bessie’s faith and service to Jehovah never wavered. All who knew…...
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William P. Felton, III
William P. Felton III, 75, quietly and peacefully slipped away to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 4, 2021. William was born August 30, 1945, in Norfolk, VA, to the late William P. Felton II and Geraldine C. Felton. “WP” as he was affectionally called by everyone, was always loving, and understanding. He would listen to, and encourage everyone. WP attended Norfolk Public Schools and served in the United States Army. He was a…...
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Chasity M. Mitchell
Chasity McKinley Mitchell, 6 years old, “Our Shero” of Portsmouth, VA was called to the heavenly kingdom on April 8, 2021. She was predeceased by her grandfather, Derek R. Brooks. Left to cherish her most precious memories to her mother Daveshal Hill; father, Chanta M. Mitchell; sister, Cylee Taylor; brother, Juelz Daniels; grandmothers, Loretta Hill and Veronica Mitchell-Stevenson; grandfather, Anthony Stevenson; great grandmothers, Barbara Brooks and Jacqulyn Hill; Aunts, Alexus Hill, Bryana Cromwell, Tya Wilson,…...
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Sammeisha Taijada McGee
On April 8, 2021, our beloved Sammiesha Taijada McGee, 28 unexpectedly left the earthly realm to ascend into our Lord’s loving arms. Sammeisha was born July 8, 1992, in Norfolk, Virginia to the proud parents of Samuel and Grace McGee. She attended Norfolk Public Schools and later attended Norfolk Vocational Center where she received her GED. She graduated from Tidewater Community College as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She was employed at International Life Home Care,…...
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Annette Riddick Smith
Annette Virginia Riddick -Smith was born to the late Deacon Lawrence Artmore Riddick and Ola Virginia Cooper, of Princess Anne County on February 7, 1927. She departed this earthly life on Friday, April 9 2021. Always a caring nurturing spirit she helped raise her siblings from the age of twelve. She married Heppy Griffin and they shared five beautiful children after building a home in Norfolk Virginia where he departed this earthly life early. At…...
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Donald L. Bradshaw, Jr.
Donald L. Bradshaw, Jr. In a very peaceful and quiet moment, Donald Lester Bradshaw, Jr. departed this life on April 11, 2021, in his home. He was born on July 15, 1949, in Portsmouth, VA to Donald Bradshaw, Sr. and Christine Bradshaw. Donald affectionately known as “Winkie,” was an Army Veteran. He had unconditional love for his wife, his daughter, and siblings. Winkie will be remembered for always having something funny to say, enjoying people,…...
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Willie E. Knight
Willie Elois Knight passed away on April 8, 2021 surrounded by her family at home. She was born on September 2, 1922 to the late George and Willie Dildy Knight in Portsmouth, VA. She was a 1940 graduate of I.C. Norcom High School. After attending the nursing program, she worked at Portsmouth General Hospital as a Practical Nurse. Willie was always pleasant and a kind person to be around. She was a member of the…...
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William Oris Rice
William ”Jack” Rice departed this world early morning on April 9th, 2021 after a strong battle with a lengthy illness. He was born on August 29th,1943 in Windsor, NC to Clinton and Clara (Askew) Rice. He graduated from W.S. Etheridge High School 1961 and In 1964 he married his high school sweetheart Doris Smallwood Rice, and moved to upstate New York where he served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years. While in the…...
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Ashley Marie Wilbert
On Wednesday, April 6, 2021, The LORD called an angel, Ashley Marie Wilbert to her heavenly home. Ashley M. Wilbert was born March 24, 2000 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She was educated in the Va. Beach Public Schools, where she graduated from Landstown High School. She worked for the Hope House Foundation. Her hobbies were watching her favorite football team, the 49ers and playing on her PlayStation. However, most of all, she loved being with…...
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Kaivon L. Lee
On Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Kaivon Luvell Lee transitioned from his earthly home. He was born on May 5, 1995 to Tracy Minggia-Lee and Kelvin Lee Sr. , in Covington, TN. Kaivon was a member of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, Portsmouth Virginia. During his school age years he attended and became very active in Youth Church where he established a close relationship with Minister Aaron Burford, Deacon Lance & Mildred Goolsby, Deacon Shaun Brown and Deacon Lewis Taylor. Kaivon graduated…...
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Juritus Thatch
Celebrating the Life of Juritus Annette Scott Thatch Juritus Annette Scott Thatch, daughter of Mr. Quincy, Sr. (deceased), and Mrs. Josephine Scott, peacefully transitioned from this life and into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at home surrounded by loved ones. Juritus was born August 29, 1942 and was raised in the Liberty Park and Oakwood areas of Norfolk, Virginia, where she attended Liberty Park, Bowling Park and Oakwood Elementary Schools and was a…...
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Anthony Norman
On April 3, 2021 our family circle was broken when the Lord called home our beloved Anthony “Tony” Raymond Norman. He was born on October 26, 1988 in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital to Coleen Norman and the late Anthony Raymond Wagner. He was educated in the Norfolk Public School System and employed with Big Bucks Distributing. Along with his father Anthony was predeceased by his grandparents, Naomi Epps, Marie and Clifford Wagner. He is survived…...
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Nathan Oswald Stiff, Jr.
Deacon Nathan Oswald Stiff, Jr. peacefully transitioned into his eternal rest on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. He was the youngest son of four children born to Nathan Stiff, Sr. and Geraldine J. Stiff on March 31, 1954. Nathan graduated from Lake Taylor High School in Norfolk, Virginia class of 1972. Six months after graduating high school, Nathan joined the United States Army where he served four years active duty. Following his active…...
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