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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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Donald Bryant
Donald Bryant went into eternal rest on Sunday, January 31, 2021, and was affectionately known as “Duck”. Born on July 28, 1953 in Norfolk, Virginia to Alfred and Beatrice Byrant. At a very young age he joined the United States Army, where he proudly served his country for 20 years. Prior to receiving an honorable discharge, he received many achievements and accommodations including the Army Medal of Accommodation and Army Achievement Medal. There wasn’t a…...
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Tillie Mae Norman
Tillie Mae Norman drifted away in her sleep to be with the lord on the morning of January 31, 2021. Tillie was born on April 29, 1932 at St. Luke Hospital in New Bern, N.C., to the late James and Ollie Mae Boomer. She was one of 7 children. She attended Pamlico County Trainer school in Stonewall, North Carolina. Tillie loved serving the Lord so much that she gave her life to him during a prayer meeting. She had a…...
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Desi Rae Laing
Desi Rae Simmons Laing, daughter of the late Pearlie Simmons and Manerva Williams Simmons, was born on October 22, 1963, in Portsmouth Virginia. Surround by the love and prayers of family and friends , she departed this life on February 01, 2021 in the comfort of her home. She was baptized early on, at First Baptist of Taylorsville, under Pastor Stelle. Desi graduated from Cradock High School. She had a passion for hair, but found…...
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Jose H. Hernandez
Jose Hiram Hernandez was born and raised in San Juan Puerto Rico. He attended Gabriela high where he received his high school diploma. In the 70’s, He then served in the army for four years. When he retired as a army veteran he went to pursue his career in Virginia and enrolled into the automotive industry into Commercial Truck driving to become what he loved to do. He became a truck driver for steel services…...
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Mary M. Taylor-Anderson
OUR LOVE FOR OUR MOTHER Celebration of Life for the Matriarch, The Queen Ms. Mary M. Anderson A precious one from us is gone, a voice we love is stilled. A place is vacant in our hearts, which can never be filled. There is a bridge of memories from the earth to the heavens above, it keeps our dear ones near us, it is a bridge we call love. It takes us back to brighter…...
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Barbara Ann Munden
Barbara Ann Munden was born November 28, 1945 in Wilmington, North Carolina to the late Lorenzo and Jessie Bell Goganious. After the death of her parents at an early age, Barbara moved to Norfolk, VA, to be raised by her late stepmom, Beulah Keaton and late aunt and uncle, Hattie and Asbury Kindred. Early Saturday morning, January 30, 2021, God wrapped his arms around Barbara and lifted her into Heaven where she will have no…...
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Eddie Thompson, Jr.
Eddie Thompson, Jr. was born November 20, 1942 was called home January 30th, 2021. He was born in Grand Bay Mobile AL, the second born of Eddie Thompson Sr. and Delphine Thompson. Eddie was married to Charlene Thompson for 40 years and to that union one child was born Christina L Thompson. Eddie loved the Lord, his family, also his church and community. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. He served as secretary…...
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Johnnie McNair, III
Johnnie McNair III, received his heavenly wings on January 14, 2021 in Charlotte, NC. He was born to Johnnie McNair, Jr. and Beatrice McNair Griffin on March 15, 1953 in Norfolk, VA. Johnnie graduated from Booker T. Washington High School, Norfolk, VA in 1971. He was a faithful member of St. Paul CME Church, Norfolk, VA. for over 50 years, where he supervised the Youth Ministry, served on the Usher Board and Kitchen Ministry, and…...
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Louise Seaborne Boone
Louise Seaborne Boone transitioned at her home on January 30, 2021 at the age of 88. She was born in Southampton County, Virginia on March 4, 1932 to Ruben Thomas Seaborne and Fleater Mae Parker Seaborne. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Joseph Langom Boone who were married for 62 years. From this union came seven children, Bruce (Darmailya), Faye (Jerome), Denise, Rhonda, Barry, Keith and Daryl (Ladonna). She leaves to…...
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Leroy Daniel Wood
Leroy Daniel Wood, 88, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, January 28, 2021. Leroy was born June 23, 1932 in the city of Norfolk. He was retired after serving 20 years at Hampton Road Transit (HRT). He is preceded by the death of his parents, Welton and Harriett Wood. He leaves to cherish his memory, two sons: Timothy Wood and Thomas Moore; One daughter, Renee Hawkins, all from Norfolk; Seven Sisters: Patty walker…...
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Barthenia B. Askew
Barthenia Barbara Askew, affectionately known as Bart, passed away peacefully on January 29th. She spent her final days at home with her family. Born in Weldon, North Carolina, Barthenia was the only child of Frank and Queen Esther Gatlin (née Hunt). She was the mother of Karen McKinney, the late Christopher Reddick, and Stephanie (Johnnie) Middleton. A lover of the Lord, Barthenia was baptized at Union Baptist Church and served as a faithful member of…...
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Walter Eugene White, Sr.
Walter Eugene White Sr., age 77, passed away on January 15, 2021 in Suffolk, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph James White, Jr, and Annie Belle Reid White; and brother, William A. “Dot” White. He is survived by his loving wife Bertha Liverman White of Suffolk, VA and son Walter E. White, Jr. of Chesapeake, VA. Walter has three granddaughters, Lauren White of Norfolk, VA, and Mya White and Olivia White,…...
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