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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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John R. Blunt
John Robert Blunt of the 5500 block of Daniel Smith Road, 91, went home to be with the Lord on March 31, 2021 in Virginia Beach, VA. He was born in Boykins, VA on October 22, 1929. He is predeceased by his parents, Norma Givens and Guy Blunt; brother, Elmo Blunt; sisters, Sarah Green, Mary Clayter, Ella Walker and Barbara Ruiz. He leaves to cherish his memory: daughters, Barbara Simpson (Charles) and Ramona Williams; sisters,…...
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Stephanie Michelle Holmes
Stephanie Michelle Holmes passed away on April 6, 2021....
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Bentum R Clark
Bentum Regina Clark, known to family and friends as Regina, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia and attended Booker T. Washington High School. After high school she attended Nursing School and retired from Sentara Healthcare after 37 years of service. Regina was a loving mother, to her only child and daughter, Ebony and three grandchildren whom she adored and was…...
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Mildred Stancil Hinton
On Monday, April 5, 2021, at age 98, Mildred S. Hinton was called home to be with the Lord with her daughter Martha by her side. Mildred was born in Edgecombe County, NC on October 21, 1922. She moved to Norfolk, VA and raised her 6 son’s and 2 daughter’s in Bowling Park. She helped establish a Tutoring Program at the Bowling Park Recreation Center for the youth. She was a loyal member of the NAACP and…...
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Pastor James B. Sharp
SON……HUSBAND……FATHER…...FAITHFUL SERVANT……PASTOR EMERITUS Reverend Doctor James Benjamin Sharp left his earthly home on March 30, 2021, two months after saying goodbye to his wife of 73 years, Laura Goldie Althea Scott Sharp. Son: Rev. Dr. James B. Sharp was born on January 17, 1925 to Bennie and Emma Sharp. While growing up on a farm in Harrellsville, North Carolina. ‘Buddy B.,’ as he was affectionately called, attended Calvin S. Brown High School in Winton, North…...
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Margaret E. Campbell
Margaret Elizabeth Campbell, 88 of Norfolk, Va. peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at home with her family and friends celebrating her life. She was born to Russell Washington and Maggie Riddick on September 12, 1932 in the Oakwood section of Norfolk, Va. Margaret enjoyed her life of being the mother of eleven children. As an only child her prayer was to have many offspring to love with the guidance of the Lord.…...
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Wilbur Isaiah Hinton
Wilbur Isaiah Hinton, age 67, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021. He was born in Norfolk, VA to Wilbur and Florence Hinton and a resident of Portsmouth, VA for over 40 years. Wilbur is survived by former spouse, Valerie Hinton, sons Isaiah Hinton and Demetrius Hinton; brother Bertram Demetrius Hinton (Angela), nephew Pastor Bertram Demetrius Hinton Jr. (Nickie); niece Cherie Nicole Graham (Joe), and a host of other relatives and friends. Wilbur was a…...
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Shirley Lee Reid
SHIRLEY LEE WHITE REID was born October 24, 1937, to Archie “Pete”White and Mattie Barrington White. She attended the public schools of Norfolk and was a proud graduate (1954) of Booker T. Washington High School. After high school, she worked for Colonial Stores Distribution, Hofheimer’s Shoes Distribution and later was employed at Lillian Vernon as a Customer Service Representative until her retirement. As a young adult, Shirley joined the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ…...
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Thomas P. Day
Thomas P Day took his final rest March 23, 2021. His journey began October 24, 1967 when he was born to Mary Hines and the late Johnnie Day. He was formally educated in the Portsmouth public school system and had an interesting career path that included working at the casinos in Atlantic City, barbering, car salesman, and truck driving (among other endeavors). Thomas is survived by his mother Mary Hines, six children (Phillip Wilson (Jasmine),…...
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Joel Baum, Jr.
On Sunday August 1, 1926, Joel Baum Jr. was born in Corapeake, N.C. He was raised in Creswell, N.C. alongside with his brother Herbert Baum and his cousin Virginia Baum Jackson. It was on Resurrection Sunday, April 4, 2021 that Joel Baum Jr. (94) gained his heavenly wings at home in Chesapeake, Virginia. He worked at Norfolk Airport Piedmont Airline for 36 years. As a devoted Christian, Joe loved the lord and was an active member…...
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Marlene West Randall
Marlene West Randall Marlene West Randall, the daughter of the late James E. West and Gladys West Pretlow, was born on October 18, 1934 and raised in South Norfolk. On Thursday, April 1, 2021, she peacefully made her transition to be with the Lord. She was an active member of New Bethel Baptist Church in Portsmouth, Virginia as well as her community. Graduating from Booker T. Washington High School at the age of 15, education…...
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Julius Wayne Moore, Sr.
A legend is typically described as someone who makes an undeniable positive impact on the lives of those around them. One name comes to mind for our family when you think of the word Legend, and that name is Julius Wayne Moore Sr. His presence filled every room he entered, and those in that room received him with open arms. A talent that not many possess, but he did. He had accomplished during his stay…...
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Octavious Bellamy, Sr.
Octavious Bellamy, Sr., 74, of Norfolk passed away on March 31, 2021. Born in Whitakers, NC, he was the son of the late Adell Bellamy Gorham and the late Octavious Draughn, Jr. Octavious retired from Newport News Shipbuilding after 20+ years of service. He was a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Norfolk, VA and The Word Church, Richmond, VA. A faithful man of God, Octavious served on the Deacon and Men’s Usher Ministries and…...
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