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Jerome Williams
Jerome Williams, 75, transitioned peacefully on December 13, 2022. He was the middle son born to the late Rudolph U. Williams and Minnie Pearl Williams in Princess Anne County (Virginia Beach), Virginia on December 29, 1946. Appreciated by many for his friendly demeanor and outgoing personality, Jerome primarily worked as a Long-Distance Truck Driver, and spent decades driving for Owens & Minor. He was also very passionate about music—especially gospel quartet singing, and was a…...
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Kim Renee Gracia
Kim Renee Gracia received her angel wings on December 14th, 2022 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. Kim was born January 31, 1960 in Norfolk, VA. She was raised by her wonderful parents Rita and James Flowers. Kim received her education from the Norfolk Public School System. She worked as a personal care partner providing tender love and care to her patients. Kim was a faithful member of Norfolk United Methodist Church.…...
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James Collins
On Tuesday December 13, 2022, God called to rest James Collins, with his children at his bedside in Sentara Leigh Hospital. He was one of nine children born to the late George and Esther Collins on April 15, 1936, in Sylvester, Georgia. He attended Worth County Public Schools and later moved to Orlando Florida where he met Geraline Hassell who would later become his wife. They relocated to Norfolk Virginia where they raised three sons…...
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Sylvester Vincent McArthur
Sylvester Vincent McArthur passed away December 8, 2022....
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DeShawn Ray Whitaker
On Friday, December 2, 2022, DeShawn Ray Whitaker departed this earthly life and gained his wings. DeShawn was born September 27, 1994 to Jennifer Skinner and the late Calvin Brooks. DeShawn had a smile that lit up the room and loved to laugh. DeShawn also was kind. DeShawn has left such an impact on so many other lives and will be truly missed. DeShawn leaves to cherish his memories: son, DeShawn Ray Whitaker, Jr.;…...
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Margaret Ann Sykes
Margaret Ann Sykes, aka “Peggy”, departed life on Monday, December 12, 2022. She was predeceased by her parents, James & Margaret Stevenson, and leaves a spirit of love to her husband of 67 years, James L. Sykes, 4 children, Karen A. Moore (Burnell, dec.), Marietta S. Woodard (Willie), Jane S. Davenport (James) and Jay L. Sykes (Angela); 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 3 sisters, Claudine Braxton, Thelma Williams, and Jean Branch; a host of…...
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Irene Peguese Morring
Irene Peguese Morring, the first of the eight children born to the late David Faulcon, Sr. and Effie Mae Faulcon, was born on January 13, 1929, in Littleton, North Carolina. She peacefully departed this earthly life on Monday, December 12, 2022, at Princess Anne Health and Rehabilitation Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia. During her early life, Irene accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and continued her spiritual journey into her transition. Irene received her…...
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Shakeila N. Needham
Shakeila Nichole Needham was born in June 23, 1981 to the late Sheila Brown in Norfolk, Virginia. Shakeila, affectionately known by her family as “Keida”, grew up in Norfolk and graduated from Lake Taylor High School. Upon graduation, Keida worked for the Naval Station at the Norfolk Base Gallery. She went on to have two beautiful daughters, who she loved with her entire heart! She grew up in church and was raised to love the…...
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Percell Chesson
God tapped our chain and called our loving dad, granddad, brother, and friend to his heavenly home. Percell Chesson was born May 3, 1936 in Washington County, NC to the late Wilson and Dellzora Chesson. Percell attended Mackey School, after which he became a truck driver for Mackeys Trucking Co. for 20 years. Percell also worked in concrete construction the majority of his life owning C&C Concrete Co. He attended Mt. Herman Christ of Disciple…...
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Ruth Esther Ballard
Ruth Esther Ross Ballard was born to Ethel Kemp and Frederick Ross on April 18,1941 in Denmark, South Carolina. Early in her childhood, she was adopted by her Aunt Alice and Uncle Jacob Wright and was raised by the couple until she was roughly 8 years old. Later in her childhood, she relocated to Brooklyn, New York where she grew up on Bartlett Street with her parents, two younger siblings, Herbie and Joyce, as well…...
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Barbara Jean Mattison
Barbara Jean Mattison was a loving mother and wife whose life was centered around her family. She was born in Anderson, SC and married to Eddie Bertrand Mattison Sr. shortly after finishing high school. Barbara was a housewife during the early years of her marriage which produced her beloved children Chyance Mattison (Tasha Mattison), Eddie Mattison II (Adrienne Mattison), Booker T. Mattison (Angela Mattison ) and Precious Mattison-Miller (Khary Miller). Barbara worked as an office…...
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Sidney A. Hunt, Sr.
Sidney Augustus Hunt, Sr. was born on September 21, 1951, in Portsmouth, Virginia to Pauline (Speller) Hunt and Augustus White. He was raised in Portsmouth, Virginia. He passed away peacefully in Suffolk, Virginia on Monday, December 5, 2022. He was 71 years old. Sidney grew up in the Douglas Park and later moved to the Prentis Park neighborhood in Portsmouth, VA at 2002 Elm Avenue. He enjoyed and played many sports such as basketball, football…...
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Sheila Yvonne Garris
Sheila Yvonne Garris was born to Betty and Victor Garris in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on August 23, 1954. She grew up in West Philadelphia where she attended public school. She received her medical degree from Temple University and moved to Virginia where she practiced, taught and opened her private practice. Sheila loved practicing medicine, serving her community, traveling and her family....
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Kenneth Angelo Smith
Kenneth A. Smith aka “Kenny Boo”, departed this life on November 19, 2022. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia to Rita J. Smith-Kamara and the late Melvin A. White. Kenneth is predeceased by his brother Shawn R. Smith and his grandfather Reverend Waverly Smith Sr. Kenneth was the first born of six children (four sisters and one brother). Precious memories are left to be cherished by his Wife Chiffon M. Issac, his daughter Kendra A. Smith, grandmother Reda…...
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Travis Lamont Blakely
Travis Lamont Blakely passed away at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital with the support and love from his surviving and beloved family. Travis worked at a restaurant called Freemason Abby for some time. Travis was also a graduate of Lake Taylor High School. He was loved by many and had a smile that lit up a room. His love for children was amazing even though he had none of his own. He was predeceased by his…...
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Keith Lynn Perry
Keith Lynn Perry, 57, of Chesapeake, Virginia, affectionately known as Man, Bear, Pop Pop, Granddad, and Uncle Man or just Unc, answered his call to eternal rest on Thursday December 7, 2022. Keith was born on May 12, 1965 to the late Mildred Lee Perry and Alfred Roberts. Keith was educated in the Chesapeake Public School system, and he was a proud graduate of Deep Creek High School. He completed his post high school education at the Aviation Institute of Maintenance with…...
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Stewart Quinton Franklin
Stewart Quinton Franklin affectionately known as “Chuck” was a native of Suffolk, VA entered eternal rest on December 3, 2022, in Virginia Beach. He was born on March 30, 1991, to Stewart Quinton Hines and Vickie Franklin Branch. Stewart was a joy to be around and always protected and cherished his family and friends. He was very optimistic and sought to see the good in any given situation. He was fearless and always spoke his…...
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Tony Randolph Baker
In His infinite wisdom, God called one of His children, Tony Randolph Baker to his eternal home on December 3, 2022. He was born July 16, 1956 to the late John, Sr. and Eunice Baker in Norfolk, Virginia. Tony was a 1974 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, Virginia. After graduation, he joined the U. S. Army and served for six years. As a loving father, he cherished his only daughter, Kim…...
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Idena Spruill
Idena Spruill stepped through the threshold of death’s door, bidding this world farewell on December 1, 2022....
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Robert Lee Jones, Jr.
Early Friday morning December 2, 2022, Trustee Robert Lee Jones Jr. transitioned from his earthly home to his heavenly home at Norfolk Sentara Hospital surrounded by his family. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, cousin and friend. Robert was born to the late Vicie Eunice Harvey Jones and the late Robert Lee Jones Sr.on November 2, 1949 in the city of Norfolk, VA. He attended Norfolk Public Schools and received his GED.…...
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Katherine Spellman
Katherine Sawyer Spellman was born February 29, 1928, in Camden County, North Carolina to the late Richard and Jeannette Sawyer. She was the youngest girl and number 14 of 15 children. Katherine, who they called “Lil Girl” received her early education in Camden County, North Carolina.. She started her Spiritual Life at New Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. She married the love of her life, Ernest Randolph Spellman November 11, 1944. They soon migrated north to…...
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Stella L. Dozier
Stella Lewis Dozier passed away quietly into eternal rest on Thursday, December 1, 2022. She was born to the late Beulah Lewis Simons on November 17, 1946. She married Charlie James Dozier on November 25, 1967, and from this union, they were blessed with their daughter, Cheryl. Stella was reared in the Fentress community in Chesapeake, Virginia. She attended Chesapeake Public Schools and after high school graduation, she attended Norfolk State University where she earned…...
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William Henry Powell, Sr.
William Henry Powell, Sr. passed away November 29, 2022....
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Doretha Johnson
Doretha Johnson succumbed to this life, entering into rest and peace on November 29, 2022....
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Mary Eleanora Fountain
Mary Eleanora Fountain was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on September 4th, 1938, to Anna Way Fountain and Daniel Fountain. She was called home on Tuesday, November 29th, 2022. God called Her name so gently that only she could hear. So, she quietly took His hand and went in peace. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Coley Sr. The youngest of nine children, she is preceded in death by her siblings, Sadie,…...
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Antonio Eric Williams
Antonio Eric Williams, age 42, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2022. Antonio was born December 9, 1979, in Norfolk, Virginia, to Chrisdeon Williams and Kevin Chris Williams, SR. Antonio preceded his grandparents, Barbara Sivells, George, and Mary Williams. Antonio loved to love the people who loved him in his unique way. He loved music, movies, and food. He had a great memory of having the ability to recite a song after hearing it once. He loved…...
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Josephine Fields
Missionary Josephine Atkins Fields of Chesapeake Virginia, a loving Mother, Family Matriarch and Loyal Friend, entered into her eternal resting home the morning of Friday, December 2, 2022. Josephine was born the 7th of 9 children of the late Joseph and Alice Atkins on March 29th, 1930 in a little house on Joyce St. in the Campostella section of Norfolk. She was predeceased in death by all of her siblings: Mary Elizabeth Goodman, Ruth…...
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Willie Otis Walker, Sr.
On Tuesday, November 29, 2022, Willie Otis Walker, Sr., affectionately known as Otis, Pa-Pa, Daddy, and Mr. Willie O., was a beloved son; husband; father; brother; uncle; grandfather; great-grandfather; and great-great-grandfather, left his physical being and began his spiritual journey with family by his side. He was born on July 20, 1926, to the late John Walter Walker, Sr. and Maggie Johnson Walker in Bishop, GA (Oconee County). God blessed him to live 35,161 days…...
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Tiaundra Nichelle McLaughlin
Tiaundra Nichelle McLaughlin passed away November 29, 2022....
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Pamela Southall
Ms. Pamela Southall transitioned to eternal rest and peace on November 26, 2022....
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Waymon McKinley Johnson, Jr.
Mr. Waymon M. Johnson Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 26, 2022. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on November 8, 1939, to the late Waymon M. Johnson Sr. and Florence Perry Johnson. He was reared by Mrs. Maxine Johnson of Virginia Beach, were he often attended Mount Bethel Baptist Church and later joined the men’s Senior Choir. While attending Mount Bethel Baptist Church he sang on the choir and…...
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