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Beverly Camille Settles
Beverly Camille Burnham Settles was born on August 17, 1955, in Portsmouth, VA, to Curtis Lee & Barbara Jean Burnham (Sheppard). Beverly lived her early years in Portsmouth but moved to Norfolk as a child and lived in the city for most of her life. She attended Norfolk Public Schools, where she became known as Big B during her teenage years. Big B graduated from Lake Taylor High in 1974. After high school, Beverly was…...
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Harrison Lee Franklin, Jr.
Harrison Lee Franklin, Jr, aka “Fella,” as family and friends affectionately called him, transitioned from this life on Monday, October 7, 2024, after a brief illness. Harrison was born in Portsmouth, VA, on February 25, 1962, to the late Madeline and Harrison Lee Franklin, Sr. He was the beloved brother and the youngest among his three sisters. He was predeceased by his parents, sister Manina Harris, and wife Iris Franklin. Harrison grew up immersed in…...
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Phyllis Ann Williams
On Saturday, October 5, 2024, Phyllis Ann Williams was quietly removed from her earthly vessel, took on immortality, and went to her heavenly home with the Lord Jesus Christ. Phyllis was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, to the late Josephine J. Jones and the late Benjamin E. Jones, Sr., on May 22, 1948. Phyllis attended Portsmouth Public Schools, graduating from I.C. Norcom High School in the Class of 1966. She subsequently earned a Bachelor of Business…...
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McGlustria T. Harris
McGlustria Jean Harris was born August 31, 1939, in Eufaula, Alabama. After a near-decade battle with Vascular dementia, she peacefully transitioned in the early morning hours of October 5, 2024. Jean was the tenth child of twelve children born to Nolan and Laura Tate. She often reflected on her childhood and working on the farm picking cotton in the then deeply segregated South. Although it was usually difficult, she learned how to make the best…...
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Clarice Jones
On October 4, 2024 God called Clarice from her Earthly home to reside in the Mansion that her Heavenly Father Prepared for her. Clarice was born, December 30, 1947 in North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents Beatrice Ramsey, Hernsey Jones and her grandparents who loved her unconditionally. Clarice is a proud alumni of W.S. Creecy High School. She was known for her bright mind and dedication to education. Her pursuit of…...
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Reginald Renard Holliday
Reginald R. Holliday was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 2, 2024. Born in Norfolk, VA, he attended and graduated with honors from Maury High School. Reginald then went on to graduate from Old Dominion University. Reginald was employed at Huntington Ingles, which is a systems technology corporation. He was a senior Linux administrator. Reginald loved to travel and played video games to relax his mind. He also loved collecting…...
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Frank Solomon Hall, Sr.
After a short illness, Frank Solomon Hall, Sr. of Chesapeake, Virginia, departed this life on October 3, 2024. He was born on March 22, 1932, to the late William Archer Hall and Lefelior Wilson Bell Hall in Abilene, Virginia. At an early age, he accepted Christ and was baptized at Roanoke Baptist Church in Abilene. He received his education in the Charlotte County Public School System. Frank met and married the love of his life,…...
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Joseph Clyde Ruffin
Joseph Clyde Ruffin of the 500 Block of Nelson Street in Norfolk was called home on Thursday, October 3, 2024. He was born on May 22, 1955, in Chesapeake, Virginia. He was the son of the late John and Mary Ruffin. Joseph was predeceased by his loving wife of twenty-seven years, Annette Ruffin, and three brothers, William Cox, Thomas Ruffin, and Clifton Ruffin. Joseph was a retired government employee, brother, father, grandfather, friend, and neighbor. …...
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Florine Davis Mason
Florine Mason was born July 1st, 1934, in North Carolina. Her parents are Cleveland and Eula Malone. She had a brother, James Smith, and only one child, her daughter, Keybra Riddick. Grandmother Mary Malone (Sis), Aunt Elizabeth Thornton (Bet), James Malone, and Heyward Malone (Bro). She met first husband at Norfolk County High School, Ricardo Davis, married 1952-1965 before his passing. Remarried to Chester Mason in 1979-2003, where she worked as a postal worker. She…...
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Edward Lee Moyler, II
Edward Lee Moyler, II was born December 9, 1975, at Quantico Marine Base in Quantico, VA, to Nellie Dudley Moyler and Edward Lee Moyler, Sr. He embraced Christianity later in life and was baptized at Jesus Church of Deliverance by Bishop Lagus McCoy. He was affectionately known as “BOO,” a nickname given to him by his father due to his round, bald head as a toddler, reminiscent of “Casper The Friendly Ghost.” Boo graduated from…...
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Lillian V. Holley
Lillian Vandora Holley born on April 15, 1959, in Norfolk, VA was sent to her eternal home on September 20, 2024, in Greensboro, NC. Lillian was the beloved daughter of the late Delores and James Holley. Lillian is preceded by her two children, Garnita Holley and Ashonta (bow bow) Holley, and granddaughter, Keshara Holley. Lillian, who was affectionately known as Doll Baby, was a ray of sunshine in the lives of all who had the…...
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Lula Mae Mack
Lula Mae Mack was born to the late Matthew Mack and the late Azzilee Brown, in Hartsville, South Carolina. Upon moving to Norfolk, Virginia, with her mother, Ms. Mack attended Booker T. Washington High School. Ms. Mack was employed by McCrory’s, and following her employment there, she was employed with Norfolk State University in the campus cafeteria. She was known on the campus as “Miss Lula”, where God blessed her with the gift of baking,…...
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Eley Roman Stagg, Jr.
Eley R. Stagg Jr (EJ) was born April 25, 1952 in Suffolk, VA. Eley was the oldest of five children to the late Eley R. Stagg Sr. and Pearl L. Stagg. Eley was educated in Suffolk Public School System and graduated from John F. Kennedy High School. From a young age he loved music and singing, he had the sound of Smokey Robinson. He was a part of the local neighborhood group called The Oakdale’s…...
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George Cuffee, Jr.
George Cuffee Jr. was the son of the late George Cuffee, Sr. and Mary E. Brooks Cuffee. He was born on September 15,1951 in Norfolk, Virginia. He was educated in the Norfolk Public School System, Lott Carey Elementary, Jacox Middle, Booker T. Washington High School. George retired from The City of Norfolk, Department of Public Works -Waste Management, and Norfolk Public School. He was a beloved member of Deliverance Tabernacle Church in Chesapeake, Virginia. To…...
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Ellis Adolphous Harrell, Sr.
Ellis A. Harrell, Sr., aka HOP or HOP 7, went home to be with his heavenly father on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. God whispered Ellis’ name into his ear and said, “Your work here on earth has been completed.” He gently and peacefully yields to his voice. Surrounded by his loved ones, he quietly slipped while being welcomed by his family members that have gone on before him. Ellis was born September 15, 1949, in…...
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Justyss Michai LeQuan Rogers
On Sunday, September 29th, Fourteen-year-old Justyss, aka Juss Juss, peacefully transitioned from this world to eternal rest at home surrounded by family and an abundance of love. Born October 15, 2009, he was one of 5 children born to Michael Rogers of Norfolk, Virginia, and Antoinette Johnson Rogers of Mount Vernon, New York. Raised in South Norfolk, Virginia, and educated by the Norfolk and Portsmouth Public School System. Justyss was raised in a beautiful and…...
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Cynthia Diane Hart
Cynthia Diane Hart was called to her eternal rest early Tuesday morning, October 1, 2024, at the Commonwealth Senior Living at Leigh Hall in Norfolk, VA. Cynthia was born on November 24,1953 in Norfolk Community Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. She was one of two children born to Jesse Hart and Evelyn Walker Hart. Both of her parents and brother, Jesse Gerard, preceded her in death. Cynthia was also preceded in death by Tharvon “Bumpy” Walker…...
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Valerie Patricia Sessoms
Valerie P. Sessoms was born to the late Shirley Mae Ervin and Hubbard Lee Ervin, Sr., on August 23, 1959, in Portsmouth, VA. When her Savior felt her duties here on earth were completed, Valerie departed her earthly home on Thursday, September 26, 2024, in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk, VA. Valerie was married to Earl Sessoms, Jr., and from this union, they had three children. Valerie received her education within the Portsmouth Public School…...
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Alberta Roberson Smith
Alberta (Bert) Roberson Smith, 95, of Norfolk, Virginia departed this life on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Alberta was born on February 13, 1929, in Wilson, North Carolina to the late Albert Roberson Sr. and Lela Worsley Roberson. She graduated from Darden High School located in Wilson County, NC. Alberta was predeceased by her husband, Herbert Louis Smith, Sr. They were married in Dillion, SC. She was also preceded in death by three sisters Mary Ellis, Olivia…...
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Clarence Eugene Holmes, Sr.
Clarence Eugene Holmes, 82, departed this earthly life on September 27, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family. Clarence was born on January 9, 1942, in Princess Anne County, Virginia to Theodore Holmes and Mildred Cuffee. Clarence is preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Andrew Holmes and Willie Holmes. Clarence enlisted in the United States Army in 1958 and remained in the service until 1967. After leaving the Army, he took a…...
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Wesley Isaiah Harrison-James
On Friday, September 20, 2024, at 11:13 a.m., God, in His infinite wisdom and love, welcomed our beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, and uncle, Wesley, into His eternal care. Wesley Isaiah Harrison-James was born on January 15, 1994, to Crystal Harrison and George Pass, Jr. in Portsmouth, VA. From his earliest days, he was lovingly nurtured by his devoted mother and great-aunt, Marilyn E. James. After her passing his grandparents, affectionately known as “Grandda Tuff”…...
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U.S. Ambassador (Ret.) Bismarck Myrick
U.S. Ambassador (Retired) Bismarck Myrick Sr., a proud son of Portsmouth, Virginia, transitioned peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2024, surrounded by his wife and children. He is survived by his wife, Marie-Pierre Mbaye Myrick; and three children, Bismarck Myrick Jr. (Amelia Demopulos), Wesley Todd Myrick, and Allison Elizabeth Myrick Sanders (Dr. Jeff Sanders); grandchildren, Malcolm F. Myrick, Meredith F. Myrick, Eli J. Sanders, and Holly A.Sanders. He was predeceased by his mother, Elizabeth Myrick and…...
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Annie Jernigan
Annie Lois Jernigan was born October 24, 1938 in Harrellsville, NC. She was called home on September 21, 2024, after a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of the late David D. and Alice Charity Walker of New York, NY. Her parents went on to have three sons, Tyrone, Kenneth W. (Robin) and Anthony Jernigan, who preceded her in death....
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LaVerne Elaine Godfrey
LaVerne Elaine Godfrey entered eternal peace on September 22, 2024. She was born on February 4, 1953, to the late Delester Brown-Godfrey and Robert Lee Godfrey Sr. LaVerne was educated in the Norfolk Public School system, where she attended Booker T. Washington High School and graduated in the Class of 1971. She also attended Norfolk State University for nursing school, however, despite loving nursing, she decided to go into something that kept her busy and…...
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Taveris Boggs
Our beloved son, grandson, brother, nephew, and friend, Taveris Boggs “Booda,” went home with the Lord on September 25, 2024. Taveris was born April 15, 1999, in Chesapeake, Virginia, to Tenekias Clarice Boggs and Gabriel Harper, whom he loved very much. Taveris Boggs graduated from Indian River High School and entered the workforce for his remaining time on Earth. Tavaris leaves to cherish in his memory his mother, Tenekias Boggs; father, Gabriel Harper; sisters, Takoria…...
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Terrence Jermaine Holley
Terrence J. Holley, affectionately known as “Terry,” “Lil’ T’ and “Ty-Boo” by his family. He went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Terrence was born on February 1, 1975, to the late Joyce J. and Clarence Thomas. He attended Booker T. Washington High School, as well as the Aviation Institute of Maintenance. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, son-in-law, nephew, cousin, and friend. He was loved by…...
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Joann S. Haskett
JoAnn Sears Haskett, affectionately known as “Ma” and “Mommy” by her children of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away in the arms of her daughter, Mya, with her son, Dana, standing close by on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. She was born to the late Frank and Mary Gregory Sears on June 17, 1953, in Norfolk County, known today as Chesapeake, VA. She was the youngest daughter of 13 children and made it known to her siblings…...
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Marvin Lamar Hatcher
Marvin Lamar Hatcher was born on March 6, 1986, in Norfolk, VA. He was the beloved son of Marvin Kellem; of whom he preceded in death and Alicia Hatcher. He was also the loving eldest sibling to two sisters- Almalicia (Katie) Hatcher of Suffolk, VA and Domshanika (Renee) Hatcher of Hackensack, NJ. Marvin’s life was unexpectedly taken from us on September 24, 2024. Marvin was a devoted father to his only daughter, Charity Destiny Hatcher-…...
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Rev. Dr. Deborah McGill-Jackson
The Rev. Dr. Deborah McGill-Jackson was born on September 18, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois to Mr. Harry McGill and Mrs. Lillie Ella Thomas McGill. She and her sister, Ms. Carla Harriet, were raised in Metropolitan Community Church to serve and love the Lord from an early age. A product of the public schools on the Southside of Chicago, she received numerous academic and civic honors upon her graduation from Harlan High School. Deborah continued her…...
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Kalynn Aaliyah Riggsbee-Jones
Infant Kalynn A. Riggsbee-Jones, two months, passed away on September 18, 2024, in Chesapeake General Hospital, Chesapeake, Va. Kalynn was born on June 25, 2024, in Norfolk, VA, to her parents, Shanea Riggsbee and Deveion Jones. She weighed 7 pounds and 5 ounces and was 20 inches long. She is survived by her parents, Shanea Riggsbee and Deveion Jones, her sisters, Alayna Riggsbee and Arielle Riggsbee-Jones, and her brother, Kingston Riggsbee....
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Grace Abernathy Porter
Grace Welma Abernathy Porter was born on July 03, 1952, in Portsmouth, Virginia. She was the second child of the late Thomas and Theresa Abernathy. Grace was baptized as a child at Ebenezer Baptist Church where she was a lifelong member. Grace worshipped and was a dutiful member of the church choir. Grace attended I.C. Norcom High School, graduating in 1970. Grace began her career working for the City of Portsmouth as an Intermediate Clerk…...
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Lynethe McCoy
Lynethe McCoy, affectionately known as “Lynette,” peacefully transitioned to her final resting place on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Born on October 13, 1944, in Edenton, North Carolina, Lynethe was a cherished daughter, devoted mother, beloved grandmother, and friend to many. Growing up in a faith-based home, Lynethe dedicated her life to the Lord at an early age. She was surrounded by music, forming a part of the celebrated Hathaway Singers, a musical group that brought…...
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Ray Anthony Heard, Sr.
Ray Anthony “Bear” Heard Sr. was born on April 30, 1953, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ray grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to the late Allen Heard Sr. and Mary Alice Heard. He attended Baton Rouge Public Schools in his early years, later graduating from McKinley Senior High School, where he played football as a guard. Ray was one of the best! Soon after high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he was…...
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Joyce Annette Simmons
When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness. She carefully watches everything in her household and suffers nothing from laziness. Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her. There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all. Proverbs 31:26-29 Joyce Annette Simmons was born on March 18, 1956, in Portsmouth, VA. She was the daughter of Horace & Margaret Worsley. Joyce, affectionately…...
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Deante J. Fields
Deante J. Fields of Norfolk, VA, slipped from time into eternity on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Deante was affectionately known as “Dee” to those who knew and loved him. Dee was born on March 21, 1994. He was educated in the Norfolk Public School System and the Norfolk Technical Center, Securing a Certificate in Electrical Work. Dee graduated from Norview High School in 2013. Dee loved life and lived by his own rules. Dee was…...
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