Robert Eugene Johnson went to his eternal rest to be with the Lord and Savior on July 25, 2024. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on March 1, 1948, to the late Robert L Johnson and Alease V. Johnson. He was fondly called by family and friends, BJ, Bobby, Dad, Steppie, Pop Pop, Granddad, and Uncle. He attended Norfolk Public Schools and later worked as a Merchant Seaman traveling to many countries around the world…...
Read Full MemorialCornelius Jarode Jones, affectionately known as Duke, passed away on July 4, 2024, at the age of 24. He was born to Lawrence Jones Jr. and Gertha Cleveland on September 25, 1999, in Temple, TX. He recently resided in Killeen, TX. Cornelius grew up in a loving and nurturing household with his mother Gertha and stepfather Donnell Hawkins. Donnell never referred to Duke as his stepson, he was always simply his son. From the age…...
Read Full MemorialPastor Victoria Garnetta Singletary departed this life on Friday, July 26, at 7:00 a.m., after four years of illnesses. She was born in Portsmouth, VA, at the Naval Hospital on May 5, 1967, to the late Deacon Robert E. Matthews and Deaconess Ella J. Matthews. Pastor Singletary graduated from Norview High School and attended Tidewater Community College, where she studied Child Care Development. Victoria’s nurturing nature was evident in her five years of work in…...
Read Full MemorialOn the morning of Saturday, July 27th Vanessa Lynn Morris went home to her Lord. Vanessa filled her 66 years of life with knowledge, stories, wisdom, and fun. Born to Shirley and Irving Smith in Hampton, Virginia, she spent the entirety of her adult life in the Tidewater area. The center of Vanessa’s life was her faith. She was a devout follower of the Lord and spent her life living according to the principles taught…...
Read Full MemorialOn Thursday, July 25, 2024, our beloved sister, mother, aunt, grandmother and friend, Marguerite Winfield Stinger (86 years) of Chesapeake, Virginia, answered her heavenly Father’s call. Marguerite was born on July 25, 1938, in Norfolk County known today as Chesapeake, VA to the late Bernice R. and Clarence V. Winfield. Upon graduating from Crestwood High School, Marguerite chose a career in nursing. Marguerite was a concerned, kindhearted, compassionate, resilient person with a sense of humor.…...
Read Full MemorialCatherine Brittle was born October 8, 1955, to the late Christopher C. Brittle and Thelma S. Brittle. She peacefully passed away on July 22, 2024, in her home. Catherine accepted the Lord at an early age and was baptized at Union Bethel Baptist Church. She served as a Jr. usher and a choir member and was a strong believer in Jesus Christ. Catherine enjoyed listening to Christian and R&B music and loved good preaching. She…...
Read Full MemorialRobert Lee Harrell, 83, fell asleep in death on July 26, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and family. Born to Clara and Albert Harrell in Norfolk, VA on Saturday October 19, 1940. He was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, and he attended Tidewater Community College. Robert retired from the City of Norfolk, in May 2003. In 1966 Robert made a life changing decision to serve Jehovah and he became a faithful servant of Jehovah.…...
Read Full MemorialOn Wednesday, July 24, God called our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend home. Rev. Shelton H. Smith, Jr. was the son of the late Rev. Shelton H. Smith, Sr. and Thelma Upton Smith. A native of Norfolk, VA, he graduated from Lake Taylor High School and attended Norfolk State University. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Marie; their two children, Ashley (Robert) and Shelton III (Arvetta); and…...
Read Full MemorialRev. Anne T. Barnes, a long-time resident of Norfolk, VA, passed peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the age of 84. She was born on March 9, 1940, to the late Moses Columbus and Bertha Andrews Taylor in Pitt County, North Carolina. She attended public schools in Norfolk, VA and graduated from Booker T Washington High School at the age of 17. After a successful career of a professional cosmetologist and…...
Read Full MemorialOn July 24, 2024, our Angela Conyers peacefully passed away in her home in Suffolk, Virginia. She won her battle against Stage IV pancreatic cancer was rewarded with her heavenly body and was welcomed home by the Father. The world became a little brighter on December 11, 1959, when Angela was brought into the world by her mother Jaquetta Odom. Angela lived a full life that consisted of serving our country for 30 years in…...
Read Full MemorialMs. Yolanda Rosso departed this life to be with the Lord while joining her son, Robert J. Hill Jr., on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. She was the daughter of Teresa Rivera (deceased), born in 1920 in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. Yolanda was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who will be greatly missed. Yolanda married Robert J. Hill Sr. in Brooklyn, New York on September 24, 1966. Their daughter Monica Hill and son Robert…...
Read Full MemorialWillie Lee Marrow, Jr. was born in Portsmouth, VA on July 30, 1968 to the late Willie Lee Marrow, Sr. and the late Mildred Alston Marrow. He departed this life on Friday, July 19, 2024 at his home. Willie was educated in the Portsmouth City Public Schools and a graduate of Wilson High School. After his formal educational training, he joined the United States Marine Corps. After his military service, he returned to Portsmouth and…...
Read Full MemorialIt is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Michelle Dorothy Dandridge, who left us at the age of 42 on July 21, 2024, in Chesapeake, Virginia. Born on October 27, 1981, in Los Angeles, California, Michelle touched many lives with her kindness, warmth, and sense of humor. Michelle spent her early years in Richmond, Virginia, where she graduated from Richmond Public Schools (George Wythe High School for the Arts) in June 1999.…...
Read Full MemorialJohnny, better known as J.D. by his close-knit family, was born on July 8, 1947, in Princess Anne County (now Virginia Beach) to Leomia Peebles and Woodrow Boone, who passed away a few months after he was born. Johnny was adopted by his stepfather, Levi Clemons whom Johnny loved and admired greatly for the love he showed and the wisdom he always poured into him. He was raised in Crozierville (in the Churchland section of…...
Read Full MemorialCarolyn Ann King Olds (“Miss Ann”), 84, returned to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at the Chesapeake Health and Rehabilitation Center, Chesapeake, VA. Carolyn was born on August 2, 1939, in Norfolk, VA to the late Clarence A. King, Jr. and Mary Carter King. She was baptized at a young age receiving Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. She attended Norfolk Public Schools, graduating from Booker T. Washington High School, Norfolk,…...
Read Full MemorialIt is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley A. Mobley-Hunt, affectionately known as Keisha, who left this world on July 11, 2024, at the age of 37. Shirley was a beloved daughter, mother, sister, aunt, granddaughter, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of all who knew her. Shirley was born on May 18, 1987, to Johnny Mobley Jr. and Michelle R. Mobley. She was raised…...
Read Full MemorialWalter Clarence Pruden, Sr. passed away Friday, July 19, 2024; he was born July 4, 1931 to Mr. Bennie and Christine Walker Pruden in Portsmouth, VA. All of his life, Walter was a faithful and devoted member of Zion Bethel United Church in Christ in Portsmouth, VA. His God given talent was a “singing voice,’ which he used to the glory of God on any occasion, lifting up the name of Jesus. Walter was a…...
Read Full MemorialLinda M. Lucas passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Linda M. Lucas was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Church Lucas and John Lucas; and her son, Michael Lucas. Linda was born on April 13, 1944, in Norfolk, VA. She was educated in the Norfolk Public School system. After moving to Brooklyn, NY, she worked as a Private Duty Nurse for over ten years. When she returned to Norfolk,…...
Read Full MemorialAlesha Danaé Copeland age 30, was called home to be with the Lord on July 18, 2024, at Maryview Medical Center. Alesha was born on April 13, 1994, in Portsmouth, VA at Portsmouth General Hospital to Angela Copeland-Dillard and Isaac Baker. She was a 2011 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. Alesha was a good person, she enjoyed helping and being there for others in need. He was well known as “Lei Lee” and loved…...
Read Full MemorialDonnie Garfield Small was born on February 12, 1954 to the late Richard and Willie Little Small. He grew up in Norfolk Virginia with his older brother, Roman Rufus Small Sr., younger sister, Karen Edwards, and his best friend and brother in spirit, Ted White. He was called home to be with his Lord on July 17, 2024. He accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior as a young man in the 70s, during a…...
Read Full MemorialRobert Lee Blackwell, Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated member of his community, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on March 29, 1931, in Liberty, NC, in Randolph County, he was the son of the late William Lee Blackwell and Olivia Blackwell. Robert was educated in Norfolk Public Schools. On October 4, 1950, he married Evelyn Virginia Peterson in Norfolk, VA, marking the beginning of a…...
Read Full MemorialOn July 14, 2024, our beloved Bruce Baines got his heavenly wings. He was a wonderful son, father, grandfather, brother, nephew and loyal friend. Family was everything to him. He grew up being a role model and protector to his brothers, sister, cousins and sons. He showed his children love and support as a loving father. He loved sports and family gatherings; that made him laugh and smile. He loved to build, give knowledge and…...
Read Full MemorialKyron Edwards affectionately known as Ky was born July 29, 2005, he departed this earthly life on July 15, 2024. Kyron attended Kings Fork High School in Suffolk, VA where he was introduced to the Master Barber program at the College and Career Academy at Pruden. Although he loved it, we never saw any proof of his skills of cutting anyone’s hair or his own for that matter, just tiktok videos, dancing or horse playing…...
Read Full MemorialElder Shirley Anne Rawls Ross, 87, of Chesapeake, Virginia was peacefully called home on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 2, 1937, in Norfolk, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Haywood Sr. and Annie Allen Rawls. In addition to her parents, Shirley is preceded in death by nine of her siblings: Linwood Rawls, Haywood Rawls, Edward Rawls, Elizabeth R. Gains, Dorothy R. Johnson, Geneva…...
Read Full MemorialRuth Bell Pettus Cooke, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away on July 13, 2024. Born on July 31, 1933, to the late Alice Gray Pettus and Rhuben Pettus, Ruth lived a life filled with love, service, faith, prayer, and joy. Ruth was predeceased by her devoted husband of 66 years, William Henry Cooke Sr., her son, William Cooke Jr., her brothers, Rhuben Pettus and Charles Pettus, her grandson Shawn Brooks, and her…...
Read Full MemorialThe family will be receiving guest on Thursday, July 18, 2024 and Friday, July 19, 2024 from 3pm to 8pm at the home of Robin Henley. For more information contact a family member....
Read Full MemorialDeath came as a whisper in the night on July 11, 2024, as our beloved Eloise D. Daniels of the 3800 block of North Ingleside Drive transitioned from her earthly body to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Eloise was born to the late Louise Campbell Sams and Harry Sams on September 3, 1928, in Meridian, Georgia. She was educated in the public schools there and graduated from Todd Grant High School. Eloise…...
Read Full MemorialGod saw you getting tired, a cure not meant to be, So, He wrapped His arms around you and whispered, “Come to Me.” With tearful eyes, we watched you and saw you pass away, Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. On Wednesday, July 10, 2024, the gates of Heaven opened and welcomed home Sally “Renee” Jenkins. Renee was born on June 29, 1957, in Norfolk, Virginia, to the late Frank…...
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