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Alfred M. Robinson

In loving memory of a great man, an awesome husband, a dedicated dad, faithful friend and a supportive son. Lil man is what we call him and yet he gained many names by the people he so impressed as he traveled this road called life. Black man, Bear, and Pig were just a few of his names. Born in Norfolk to Juanita Jones and Alfred Felton. Lil man attended Norfolk Public Schools. His grandmother, Julia…...

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Paul Gregory Trowell

On a special day in Norfolk, Virginia, Margaret and Silas Trowell were blessed by their second child Paul Gregory Trowell on April 23, 1956. On Thursday, January 14, 2021, Paul peacefully departed his life. During his early childhood, he attended Shiloh Baptist Church in Norfolk, Virginia. Paul graduated from Lake Taylor High School in 1974 and received a basketball scholarship from Southwest Minnesota State University. After playing for two years, he accepted a position as…...

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Shakiya Nicole Johnson

Family and friends mourn the loss of Shakiya Nicole Johnson, who passed away much too young. We ask that you remember her beautiful spirt and to live an abundant life to the fullest because it is much too short. A beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend, Shakiya “Bitsy” Nicole Johnson left this world unexpectedly at the age of 20, on January 11, 2021. Born in Norfolk, VA to Pernell and Tekita Johnson, Shakiya grew up in the…...

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Dortha E. Anderson

Dortha Elisse Anderson, affectionately known as “Umpa”, was born on August 20, 1953 to the late Robert Lee Anderson, Jr. and the late Odessa M. Anderson in Norfolk, Virginia. She is pre-deceased by her siblings: Barbara Aminta Anderson, Michael Warren Anderson, Robert Ellsworth Anderson, Jennifer Lorraine Anderson-Chrisp, and Cheryl Elizabeth Anderson. As a child, Dortha began developing her character as an individual of compassion, dedication and commitment. She attended Liberty Park Elementary School, Ruffner Junior…...

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Gwendolyn Sanderson

Gwendolyn Sanderson passed away on January 10, 2021....

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Barbara Ann Scott

God planted a seed for our family. Barbara Ann Scott bloomed into this world on Saturday, June 8, 1929, and transitioned to the angelic eternal garden on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at 91 years of age.   Barbara was the daughter of the late Robert and Layla Tucker.  She grew up in the South Norfolk area and was raised up in New Central Baptist Church. Her parents raised her to love the Lord. Barbara is predeceased…...

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Timothy Earl Gunn

Timothy Earl Gunn passed away on January 11, 2021....

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Melvin W. Wesby

Melvin Woodrow Wesby, 93, of Norfolk, VA departed this life peacefully, Tuesday, January 12, 2021. He was born August 1, 1927 in Princess Ann County, VA to the late Ola Benson and Percy Wesby. Melvin was predeceased by his son, Butch Woodrow Wilson. Melvin lived with his grandmother in Queen City across the street from a playmate, Percell Beale. They played together as often as he could get away from home. After High School, Melvin…...

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LaVerne L. Anderson

The second child born to Geneva and Levern Lee, Sr. LaVerne was born on September 6, 1963.  She was preceded in death by her father, Levern J. Lee, Sr. Raised in Norfolk, VA, LaVerne graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1981.  LaVerne had a love for hair and took cosmetology classes at Norfolk Vocational Technical School.  Once finishing and receiving her credentials, she began working at Carmine and Anthony as an apprentice and…...

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James E. Peterson, Jr.

James Edward Peterson Jr., 72, of Portsmouth, VA passed away on Sunday January 10, 2021. Born in Georgetown, Delaware on October 10, 1948, he was predeceased by his parents James and Elizabeth “Betty” Peterson. James attended William C. Jason High School. Following he was drafted into United States Army, where he proudly served his country during Vietnam War. He was very proud of his military career and served his country with pride. After serving in…...

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Edward Marshall Lindsay

Edward Marshall Lindsay was born to the late George Alfred Lindsay, Sr. and Lillie Mae Phelps on January 21, 1948 in Princess Anne County, Virginia Beach, Virginia, and departed this life peacefully on December 30, 2020, following a courageous battle with COVID‐19. Mr. Lindsay was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Virginia Beach. Edward received formal education from Princess Anne County Training School and Norfolk City Public Schools. He served in the United States…...

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Brenda Olivia Lee

Brenda Lee was born June 14, 1959 in Portsmouth, VA to Ervin Lee (D) and Gorgeous Lee (D).  She grew up in Mount Hermon and went on to attend Churchland High School.  She enjoyed early morning shopping trips to the markets, garage sales and she had to have her coffee for the road.  Brenda loved to dress up for any occasion especially church on Sunday mornings.   Brenda was the encourager.  She motivated you to…...

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Willie Mae Peterson

Willie Mae “Shorty” Peterson drifted into her eternal rest on January 9, 2021.  Her husband, Howard Peterson; beloved sister, Jessie Mae Quash; father, Lee Shaw and loving mother, Lemon Robinson have been waiting to welcome her home. Willie Mae was born July 1, 1929 in Swan Quarter, North Carolina.  Although she was the youngest daughter, she was the most outspoken and it caused her to look for excitement constantly.  Her quest for adventure led her…...

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Lillie M. Fields

Lillie Mae Watkins Fields passed from this earthy life early Monday, January 11, 2021 at Kempsville Health and Rebab Center, VA Beach, VA to rest with our heavenly Father. She was born November 29, 1923 to the late George W. Watkins and Marrietta Roberts Watkins- Wilson and her stepfather Eddie L. Wilson (Pop daddy). She was married to the late Raymond Fields. Lillie was a graduate of Isle of Wight Training School in Smithfield, VA. …...

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August W. Dumas

August W. Dumas passed away on January 12, 2021....

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Juan L. Hernandez, Sr.

Juan L. Hernandez, Sr. passed away January 9, 2021....

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Daniel B. Williams

Daniel B. Williams, 67, returned to his heavenly home on January 10, 2021. He was born to the late Rudolph U. Williams, Sr. and Minnie Pearl Williams in Princess Anne County (Virginia Beach), Va. on November 18, 1953. Known by many as “Sharp Eye” or “Slim Bob”, Daniel enjoyed being in the outdoors cutting grass and maintaining the yards of those all-around Hampton Roads. When not cutting grass, he enjoyed listening to and going to…...

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Paulette Huggins

Paulette (Debrow) Huggins of Chesapeake, VA, age 62 passed away quietly on January 9th.  She is the daughter of Turner Debrow Sr. and the late Marion Debrow.  Huggins was a graduate of Great Bridge High School’s class of 1976.  She was a member of New Weeping Mary Baptist Church. She is survived by siblings Diane Tillett (John), Denise Debrow, Turner Debrow Jr. (Catrina), and granddaughters Breeanna and Arianna Huggins....

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Georgia M. Jones

Georgia M. Jones passed away on January 10, 2021....

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Edward Watson

Edward Watson affectionately known as “Eddie” and “Big Man” was born on March 4, 1965 to the late Mary L. and Charles L. Watson in Virginia Beach, VA.  He was called to heaven on January 10, 2021. He was involved in many camps and programs in his early years for individuals with disabilities.  He was a graduate of Center of Effective Learning in Virginia Beach. There he gained friends whose friendship continued throughout his lifetime. …...

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George S. Wilson, Sr.

George S. Wilson, Sr. passed away on January 7, 2021....

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Edward Marcellious Jefferson

Edward Marcellious Jefferson was born to the late John Sr. and Rosetta Jefferson on August 14, 1933, in Norwalk, Connecticut. While still a child, Norfolk, Virginia, became his home. In his late teens, he entered the military, serving both the Army and the Marine Corps. After an honorable discharge, he began his supervisory career at the Naval Base. In the evenings and on weekends, he enjoyed his side profession as a barber. During his retirement…...

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Shannon S. Wallace

Our beloved Shannon Sherice Wallace a frontline hero whom everyone knew as “Shannon Boo!” was called home to be with Jesus Christ our Lord and savior Friday, January 8, 2021 at Maryview Medical Center in Portsmouth at 5:24am. She was born August 29, 1969 in Norfolk, VA, the daughter of Katherine Marie Wallace and the late Army Veteran Oliver Wallace. Shannon attended Norview High School in her earlier years and later on received her nursing…...

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Winston Lee Virden, III

On Thursday, January 7, 2021, God looked down from heaven and dispatched an angel to bring his prized creation, Brother Winston Lee Virden III to receive his heavenly reward. Winston Lee Virden III was born on June 4th 1985, to Winston Lee Virden II and Edith (Cawley) Virden. Winston was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Winston Lee Virden and Rose Virden (his beloved “Grannie”), his maternal grandparents, Theodis and Ruby. He is survived…...

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Thomas Anthony Kralik, Jr.

On Monday, January 4, 2021, Thomas Anthony Kralik, Jr., 46 years of age, passed away in Norfolk, Virginia where he lived for 16 years.  He was humble, kind-hearted, had an infectious laugh and a great sense of humor.  He loved cruising around the world and reggae music.  He was an avid sports fan of the New York Yankees, Buffalo Bills, and Syracuse University. Thomas was born on June 9, 1974 in Anchorage, Alaska.  He was…...

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Ricky A. Smith

On Sunday, January 3, 2021, our beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, Ricky Antonio Smith was called home to be with the Lord. Ricky was born on March 25, 1958 to Willie H. Smith and the late Carrie Louise Smith. Born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, he was educated at Norfolk Public Schools. Ricky held a position at Kempsville Building Materials as a Manager for several years. He then moved into a position as a…...

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Lenora Virginia Odom

Joseph and Lenora shared fifty-eight wonderful years together. On January 2, God called Joseph Odom home at the age of ninety-five. On January 6, God called Lenora Odom home at the age of eighty-one. Joseph was born in Cuthbert GA On June 7, 1925 and Lenora Odom was born in Virginia Beach, VA. On August 6, 1939. Joseph joined the Navy in 1942. He served our country for twenty-five years. He was a World War…...

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Joseph James Odom

Joseph and Lenora shared fifty-eight wonderful years together. On January 2, God called Joseph Odom home at the age of ninety-five. On January 6, God called Lenora Odom home at the age of eighty-one. Joseph was born in Cuthbert GA On June 7, 1925 and Lenora Odom was born in Virginia Beach, VA. On August 6, 1939. Joseph joined the Navy in 1942. He served our country for twenty-five years. He was a World War…...

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Mark Anthony Stith

Mark Anthony Stith passed away on January 3, 2021....

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Fierra Chanell Bailey

On January 4, 2021 Fierra Chanell Bailey received her wings. God called her home to rest from her journey. Fierra was the youngest of two children from Felecia Bailey-Earl and the late Carnell James. Felecia and Fierra relationship was magical. They were connected with one another. They were best friends and loved watching movies together. Even , though Fierra had her own apartment, she never wanted to leave her mom’s house. There is nothing as…...

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Patricia E. Logan

Patricia Elmyra Logan, of Virginia Beach, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 5, 2021.  Affectionately known as “Ms. Pat” or “Grandma” to everyone.  She was a loving mother, sister, friend and greatest of all, grandmother. She was born on October 12, 1950 to the late Alma and William Hogans in Bristol, Virginia.  Patricia moved to Knoxville, Tennessee in 1962, where she became a member of Mt. Moriah…...

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Iaisha Theresa James

On January 2, 2021, God called Iaisha T. James home to eternal rest. She was born on January 3, 1982 to her loving mother, Bridgette James (Josette Horne) and Father, John Henry. She was the knee baby of two sisters, Wyniakia and Quashelle James and two brothers, Kentrail James and Corey Smith. Iaisha was preceded in death by her loving grandmother, Theresa Carrington and her uncle, Willie James. Iaisha was a loving mother of six…...

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Barbara S. Leach

Barbara S. Leach passed away on January 5, 2021....

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Audrey Marie Hampton

Audrey M. (Benson) Hampton, 81, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 4, 2021 in Maryview Hospital.  Born in Queens City (Virginia Beach), VA, daughter of the late Leander and Lenora (Barrington) Benson.  She lived in the tidewater area Norfolk/Chesapeake before moving to Portsmouth, VA.  She worked as a line cook at Dixie Land (Chesapeake) for over 20 years. She did not finish high school (10th grade).  She was a member of the New Testament…...

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Carmena L. Swan

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.                                                                                                                                Psalm 107:1 (NIV) Remembering Our Beloved Carmena Hilda (Rosa) Griffin Lomax Swan   On Tuesday, January 5, 2021 an angel was sent from the Lord and Savior to bring one of his children to her eternal home. “Rosa” affectionately as she was called, quietly answered and humbly submitted to the Master’s call. On November 19, 1946, Rosa was born to the…...

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Charlie J. Robinson

Charlie J. Robinson passed away on December 27, 2020....

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Tony Lamont Deans

Tony Lamont Deans passed away on January 3, 2021....

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Dock Leander Powell, Sr.

Dock Leander Powell Sr. Was called to the lord on Monday, January 4, 2021. He was born March 29, 1959 to the late Dock Powell and Evelyn Powell. He was predecessors by his sister Rita Powell and he has five brothers James Powell, Barry Powell, Tyrone Powell Shawn Grimes and Charles Drummond. Dock attended Granby High School in Norfolk and served four years in the U.S. Coast Guard. He later attended Tidewater Community College, graduating…...

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Ella Louise L. Clayton

Once again, God, in His divine love and infinite wisdom, called home to eternal rest our beloved mother, sister, and aunt, Lois Ella Louise Clayton. She slipped peacefully and quietly away on Monday morning, January 4, 2021. Lois was the daughter of the late Joseph Clayton and the late Flora Mae McPherson Mason. She was born on March 9, 1960 in the city of Norfolk, Virginia. At an early age she joined Abyssinia Baptist Church…...

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Mary Louise Virginia Griffin

Mary Louise Griffin, age 78, departed this life on Sunday morning January 3, 2021 at Sentara Leigh Hospital. She was born and raised by her parents: the late James Albert and Mary Alice Stancil, in the Berkley section of Norfolk. For many years, she was employed by ODU where she worked in the cafeteria and subsequently retired. Years later, she retired from the Founder’s Inn where she worked in housekeeping. Mary was a saved, God-fearing…...

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Felisa Laray Neal

Felisa Laray Neal, 50 was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on June 20, 1970 and died Friday, January 1, 2021. At a very young age Felisa was an intelligent studious individual. She loved to lean and was in advance classes and she received the Stifel award in school. Because of her academic abilities, she was awarded a four-year full scholarship to college. Felisa went to Wheeling Jesuit University and earned her degree as a Paralegal.…...

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Derotha Johnson

The passing of Derotha Johnson has called us together today to celebrate her life. Derotha was born October 20, 1921 in Franklin, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents: George and Lula Bell Chambliss; her siblings: Lillian Chambliss, Catherine Jones and Hattie Stevens; and niece, Florence Gamble. Derotha had a great love for the Lord and the church. She lived by the Holy Bible. She enjoyed singing and playing the piano for the…...

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Future Daetwon Jones

Future Daetwon Jones passed away on January 1, 2021....

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Alexander Eley Green

Our Beloved Alexander Eley Green was born on December 12, 1999 in Portsmouth Virginia to a devoted mother Jatika Johnson and loving father, Aaron Green. Alex grew up in a loving home with his mother where every curiosity and talent was nurtured. An artist herself, Jatika nurtured his love of music and artistic expression. A 2019 graduate of Kecoughtan High School, Alex’s bond with his mother was incomparable. When you saw Jatika, you saw him. One memorable…...

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Avis Vann Freeman

Avis Vann Freeman passed away January 2, 2021....

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Floyd L. Simons, Sr.

Floyd L. Simons, Sr. passed away on January 2, 2021....

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Arvis Annette Jennings

Arvis Annette Jennings passed away on December 31, 2020....

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Cherie Reenee Brown

Cherie Reenee Brown passed January 1, 2021....

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Edward Lee Jones

Edward Lee Jones passed away on December 27, 2020....

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Laura V. Johnson

Laura V. Johnson passed away on January 3, 2021....

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