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James Oliver Yeldell, Sr.
James Oliver Yeldell, born January 20, 1939 to the late John Henry Yeldell and Eddie Vern Smith, entered eternal rest on Thursday, February 11, 2021 surrounded by family and friends. He was a native of Greenville, AL and spent a lifetime learning how to work with his hands; a self-educator. He freely shared his knowledge and experiences with others. James held many interest, talents and passions. His greatest passions were serving others and Christ. Other…...
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Delores Boush
On August 5, 1954 in Norfolk, Virginia the beautiful soul of Delores Boush was the first born to Joseph and Allie Bert Boush Sr. (Both preceding her) The Boush Family moved to Portsmouth, Virginia during her early childhood years where she grew up to become a dedicated worker and mother of two beautiful children. Delores graduated from Manor High School in 1973 and worked at the Norfolk Naval Base well over 20yrs. Delores received Jesus Christ and displayed a Great Love…...
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Sharon Moore
Sharon Moore, 57, passed away February 6, 2021 in INOVA Fairfax Hospital. She was born in Norfolk, VA. She was a Sales Marketing Representative with Washington Gas for 20 years. She leaves to cherish her memories; daughters, Essence Avant and Alexia Avant; son, Kaleef Moore; brothers, Tyrone Moore, Mike Moore, George Moore and Larry Moore; grandchildren Elicia Patrom and Ebony Coleman....
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Terrance T. Sexton
Terrance Tyrone Sexton was born on April 14, 1970, in Seoul Korea. He was raised by his beloved Grandmother Ida Mae Sexton and Aunt Thelma Sexton in Nacogdoches, TX. He attended head start through high school in Nacogdoches, TX, and graduated from Prairie View University with a Bachelor’s in Mass Communications. He served in the United States Navy as an officer in the Boost Program. He was passionate about football, and he played for the…...
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Sabrah Ann Mitchell
Sabrah “Bunny” Mitchell at age 65 answered her call on February 9, 2021. She was born and raised in Norfolk Virginia to the late Norma Lorraine King. At an early age she accepted Jesus Christ and was loving and kind to many. She was known for her good cooking and for her fun loving attitude. She was predeceased by her husband Godwin Mitchell, her mother Norma Lorraine King, her brothers Larry and Michael King. Survivors are her brothers…...
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Doris S. Burns
Surrounded by family, on February 9, 2021 Doris Sparrow Burns, 94 was called home to be with Lord. Doris was born on June 15, 1926 in Portsmouth, Virginia to Isaac Sparrow Sr. and Pearl Conway Sparrow. Doris was formally educated at I.C. Norcom High School in Portsmouth, Virginia and graduated in 1943. Shortly after graduating she married her childhood friend and high school sweetheart, Christopher Burns who was the love of her life. Her early…...
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Mary Lou Walker
Mary L. Walker of the Titustown section of Norfolk went home to be with the Lord early Monday morning on February 8, 2021. Mary was born to the late Maggie Simpson and Robert L. Hamlin in Norfolk Virginia. She was predeceased by her husband of 46 years, Benjamin L.Walker Sr; Benjamin Walker Jr. stepson ;Sisters, Thelma Friend, Adeline Hamlin, Sarah Braxton, Corneda Harmon and Alethia Moye. She was educated in the Norfolk Public School System…...
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Julia G. Gaynor
God looked around his garden and saw an empty place He then looked down upon the earth and saw your face He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest God’s garden must be beautiful, be only takes the best. Julia Griffin Gaynor was born January 12, 1924 in South Mills, North Carolina to the late Isaiah and Emma Griffin. Early Sunday morning around 5:30 AM, February 7, 2021, God wrapped his arms…...
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Romel J. Deloatch
On February 7th, 2021, Romel “PoPo” DeLoatch, age 65, passed away peacefully while on vacation with his family by his side in Duck, N.C. Romel was born on June 10th, 1955, in Norfolk, Va to the late Robert DeLoatch and Artis Wallace. He was preceded in death by his beloved Aunt Ardell Parham and grandson Coren DeLoatch. Romel attended Maury high school in Norfolk, Virginia, where he played basketball and football with the Maury Commodores.…...
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Joseph William Heggins
Joseph William Heggins, was born on March 11, 1951 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Verda Mae and Willie Lee Heggins Sr. He was educated in Norfolk Public Schools and served in the United States Army and United States Marine Corps. He retired from DD Jones Trucking Company as a Forklift Operator. He was a member of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church in Norfolk, where he served on the Male Usher Board. He was also a…...
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Gloria L. Smith
Gloria Virginia Lucas- Smith. affectionately known as “Glo” was born on July 26, 1950 in Norfolk, Virginia to Margaret and William Lucas Sr. The third eldest of eleven children, she was a Graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. Gloria worked for Norfolk Public Schools as a Teacher’s Aide at Diggs Park Elementary. Gloria graduated for Norfolk State University Nursing Program. She worked for Norfolk Health Department working as the School Nurse at Chesterfield Heights Elementary for numerous years. Gloria was a natural care giver, starting from…...
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Wendell Osborne
Wendell Leonard Osborne, 79, passed away on February 8, 2021, at home in Portsmouth, Virginia. Born July 25, 1941, in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, he was one of eleven children of the late Alfred and Hazel Osborne. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Lisa Osborne; three brothers, Alfred Osborne, Clifford Osborne, and Daniel Osborne. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Brenda, daughter Patrice Osborne, of Chesapeake, VA,…...
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Parthenia Brown
Parthenia Brown, 90, went to be with the Lord on February 6, 2021. She was a member and beloved church mother of Kingdom Reign Church VB. She professed her faith in God early on and steered others to God throughout her life. It wasn’t unusual for her to make the time to offer a “Let me pray for you” and share Godly words of wisdom. The missionary and evangelistic call on her life was certainly reflected…...
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Debra C. Wilson
On Tuesday, January 19, 2021 our beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, mother in law, and friend listened as God said, “My daughter suffer no more.” She quietly went to sleep. She is now resting peacefully in the arms of our savior.” Debra Cecila Wilson was born February 21, 1955 to Henry and Bertha Mills. Both parents have predeceased her in death, grandson Shermond “Cheeks” Wilson and her eldest daughter, Shelia Wilson Spruill. Debra received her…...
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Antonio Lockett
Antonio Dominic Lockett, aged 49, died peacefully at home with his family on January 29, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Antonio fought strong and hard for two and a half years and never let his diagnosis get the best of him. Through it all, Antonio never showed his pain, but his strong will to live would constantly shine through. Antonio was born in Norfolk, Virginia on May 11, 1971 to parents Allen T.…...
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Joe Clyde Butler
Joe Clyde Butler affectionately known as “Joe or Clyde” slipped into eternal rest on the morning of February 4, 2021. He was born in Isle of Wight County of Smithfield, Virginia on May 24, 1947 to the late Holland and Margaret Butler. He was predeceased in death by his siblings Melvin Butler, Holland Butler Jr., Herbert Butler, and Rosa Taylor. Joe received his elementary education from Isle of Wight County Schools and his secondary education…...
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Nehemiah M. Brown, Jr.
Nehemiah Maceo Brown, Jr., was born to Nehemiah Sr., and Nanny Brown on March 4, 1925 in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. Nehemiah and his siblings were taught to work hard and earn their way. A family man, self-made businessman, union leader and a devout Christian, Nehemiah laid a strong foundation for his children’s children. On February 4, 2021, Nehemiah Maceo Brown, Jr., answered God’s call and transitioned from this earthly life to his heavenly…...
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Sherman E. McCall
Sherman E McCall was born June 3, 1950 to the late Clifton McCall Sr. and Earlene McCall. On February 4, 2021 God wrapped his arms around Sherman and lifted him into Heaven where he will have no more pain and suffering. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his wife Sandra Jean; Sister, Irene Veale; Special niece, Tracey Fleming; brothers; Linwood McCall, Clifton McCall Jr. Eddie McCall. Sherman attended Booker T. Washington High School and Norfolk Technical Center and afterwards followed his father’s footsteps by perusing…...
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Nathaniel N. Mayo
Nathaniel Nicholas Mayo was born February 11, 1985 in Norfolk, Virginia to his loving parents Sharon Annette Mayo and Nathaniel Woodhouse. Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior called him home on February 05, 2021 at the Hospice House in Virginia Beach, VA. He was a loving father to Mahogany. Nathaniel was very intelligent. He loved to write poem and rap. Family time was everything to him, he always kept the family smiling and laughing. All…...
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Reginald G. Hill
Reginald “Big Red” Glenn Hill was born on October 7, 1956 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Dorothy M. Hill and Michael Dudley. The Lord called him home on February 4, 2021. Big Red was educated in the Norfolk public school system. He attended a Dental Assistance school in Washington, DC to become a Dental Hygienist. Big Red held several types of jobs, but he worked mainly with his best friend James Carter at Merrimac…...
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Thomas Atkins Watkins
Thomas Atkins Watkins, son of the late Ulysses Grant and Margaret Henderson Watkins, transitioned to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 3, 2021 after a brief illness. Thomas was also preceded in death by one brother, Ernest Watkins and four sisters, Emma Watkins, Clare Watkins, Margaret “Peggy” Francis and Juanita Watkins. Thomas was born on May 16, 1937 in Hampton, Virginia. He attended both Hampton and Norfolk Public Schools, graduating from…...
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Howard Leon Saunders
Howard Leon Saunders was born February 3, 1935 in Nansemond County Suffolk, VA to the late Howard and Goldie Saunders. He transitioned February 1, 2021. Howard was well known as “Donkey”. He was an Entrepreneur in his own way, as he was one of the greatest Loggers in Suffolk, VA, Gates County and Sunbury, NC. Howard was a hard working and honest man who seemed to love everyone he met. He worked with Perry Lumber…...
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Sherri Rene Turner
“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, foreasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.” I Corinthians 15:58 Sometime late in the evening on Wednesday, February 3rd, God granted his mercy and grace by calling into eternal rest our sweet, loving and kind Sherri Rene Turner, transitioning her from labor to reward and earned her heavenly wings. Sherri 59, was…...
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Cowillie H. Young
Cowille was born July 22, 1930 in Halifax County, North Carolina to the late Major and Pearlie Hawkins. She was educated in the Halifax County School System in North Carolina. In her early teens, Cowillie was baptized and became a member of Galilee Baptist Church in Tillery, North Carolina. She later joined First Baptist Church Crestwood where she joined the Sr. Female Ushers, the Silent Workers and the Pastor’s Aides. Cowillie was united in holy…...
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Geraldine Sneed
Our beloved Senior-Matriarch, Geraldine Sneed, 99, born April 23, 1922, transitioned to her Eternal Estate, on January 31, 2021. She was predeceased by her beloved daughter: Geraldine Arps; son: Wesley Lee, Jr., granddaughters: Linda McCloud and Wesley “Sonny” Lee, II.; great-grandsons: Fred Lee and Myquan McCloud. GERALDINE “MS.GERALD”SNEED was a loving matriarch of five generations. She was the epitome of grace & charitableness. Whether family, friends, or strangers, she imparted wisdom, time, provided meals, material…...
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Paige Gunther Hawkins, Jr.
Paige G. Hawkins “Junie Bug” passed away quietly at home into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. He was born on November 21, 1954 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Jeanette H. Hawkins and Gunther Paige. Paige was also predeceased by his brothers Wilbert (Fellow) and Alphonso (Lou) Hawkins. Paige was educated in the Norfolk Public Schools System and served in the United States Army. He retired as a civilian construction mechanic. Paige loved…...
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Shelia Wilson Spruill
Shelia Wilson Spruill 47, of Norfolk, VA went home to rest with her personal Lord and Savior on January 31, 2021. She is survived by her husband, Larry Spruill; daughter, Diamond Spruill; granddaughter, Skyler Williams; sister, Lakeisha Wilson; father, Daniel Spratley (Evelyn); brother, Don Brown (Keisha); Dante Hawkins; special aunt, Mildred Wilson; special cousin, Diane Wilson; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Sheila was predeceased by her son, Shermond Wilson and…...
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Gloria Perry Artis
On a snowy, Wednesday morning January 24, 1940 in Norfolk, Virginia, Gloria Elizabeth Perry was born to the late Bishop Clarence H. (Sr.) & Elder Elizabeth Eley Perry. It was on a snowy/rainy Sunday morning, January 31, 2021 that Gloria Elizabeth Perry Artis (81) gained her heavenly wings surrounded by her loving children at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina. As a devoted Christian, Gloria loved the Lord and loved spreading His gospel…...
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John H. Newby Jr., PhD
John H. Newby Jr.,PhD John H. Newby Jr. was born on November 23, 1938, to John and Elzena Newby in Norfolk, Virginia. John was always, affectionately called “Boo Boo” by his family. He was called to his heavenly home on January 26, 2021, while surrounded by his two loving daughters-Kimberly Wells and Amy Collier. Growing up in Norfolk, he was the fifth of seven children. His father ran a successful fruit and vegetable stand, and…...
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Phyllis E. Rodgers
Phyllis Ellissa Rodgers, 69, of the 2500 block of Carona Avenue passed away February 3, 2021. Born, December 31, 1951 in Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Esther Rodgers. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Arva, Harolyn and Ray Rodgers, and brother, Harold Rodgers, Jr. Phyllis graduated from Norfolk State University with an Art Degree and retired as a Special Needs Bus Driver for Norfolk Public…...
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