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Margaret L. Spears
Margaret L. Haliday was born to the late William M. Haliday and Sarah Ann Hendrick Haliday on September 20, 1932 in Norfolk County (Chesapeake), VA. She leaves behind her loving, younger sister Joanna Haliday. Standing at Heaven’s Gate to greet her are her mother, father and brother, Albert. In 1951, she graduated from St. Joseph’s Catholic High School, soon after Margaret met the love of her life, Isaac Spears, and they were married on February…...
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David Kenneth Horton
David Kenneth Horton, devoted Companion, Brother, Uncle, and Friend completed his earthly course on Monday, January 08,2024, at the age of 64. David was born August 25, 1959 in Norfolk, Va. He was the youngest Son of the late Hayward Henry Horton and Bernice J. Horton-Wright. David graduated from Lake Taylor High School in Norfolk, Va. Where he was an accomplished basketball player known as the “Twin Towers” alongside friend and teammate Reginald (Sleepy)…...
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Kendall Kobe Whitaker
Kendall Kobe Whitaker was born silently in this world on December 14, 2023. Kendall spent a moment in our arms, but she is forever in our hearts. Left to cherish her memory is her mother, TaKenya Prunty, father, Cameron Whitaker, brother, Cash Whitaker, sister, Emory Whitaker, grandparents, great grandparents, and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Dwayne Parker, and a brother, Anthony Dwayne Whitaker....
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Damien Lamont Frost
Damien was a kindred spirit. He loved fashion ad décor. Damien cherished family and friendship. We could not have asked for a better son, brother, uncle and friend. Damien wasn’t perfect but he tried and fought as hard as he could. Personal message from Damien “I love my sisters, brother, nieces, nephews and all of my family and friends. I’m sorry that I couldn’t continue to fight” Damien was raised in church and definitely knew…...
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Bessie Lee Forrest
Bessie Lee Forrest, a native of Norfolk, Virginia passed into eternal life peacefully on Friday, January 12, 2024. “Miss Bessie Lee;” as she was affectionately known by the peers of her children in the Berkley neighborhood of Norfolk, Virginia, was a product of the Norfolk Public Schools system. In 1966, after completing Norfolk City Schools and Norfolk General Hospital’s School of Practical Nursing, Ms. Forrest enjoyed a career as a Licensed Practical Nurse, retiring years…...
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Alfred R. Speller, Sr.
Alfred Roderick Speller was born at Norfolk Community Hospital on October 18, 1964, to parents Rufus Speller Jr. and Marion Speller Briley. He peacefully passed away on December 18, 2023, 2 months after his 59th birthday. Growing up in Chesapeake, VA Rod graduated from Oscar Smith High School in 1983. There he participated in various activities such as the marching band, chorus and the Smith singers. Also, as a stuntman and his beloved Oscar Smith…...
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Ivory O. McCollum
Quietly and gently, Jesus ushered Ivory Odell Grant McCollum to her Heavenly Home on Thursday morning, January 11, 2024. With sadness and joy, the family is grateful to God for her 93 years journey, leaving a legacy that her family can pass on from generation to generation. “Our circle has been broken, but her teachings and memory will remain in our hearts forever.” Ivory Odell Grant was born in Conway, North Carolina on April 12,…...
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McDaniel Hardy, Sr.
Mr. McDaniel Hardy, Sr. entered into his heavenly home, where he is now present with the Lord on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. McDaniel was born on August 29, 1947, to the late Maxie Hardy and the late Audrey Odell Jefferson Hardy. McDaniel was the third of nine children. McDaniel was educated in the Isle of Wight Public School System. He began his Christian journey at First Gravel Hill Baptist Church, where he was baptized and…...
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Maxine Cherry
On angel’s wings on the evening of January 8, 2024, God bidded his daughter, Maxine Cherry, to come home and be at rest while at Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Virginia. Max, as she was affectionately called, was born on September 5, 1954 to the late Elsie Mae Vinson Cherry and the late Brodis Webb Cherry, in Bertie County, North Carolina. After the passing of her mother, she was reared by her maternal Auntie, Aunt Doris Mae…...
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Lakesa C. Baskerville
Lakesa Cenise Baskerville, also fondly called “Lil Bit,” 46, born on November 1, 1977, and raised in Portsmouth, VA, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2024. She was the oldest of three children, sister Tanesha “Pumpkin” Ford and brother Antreon Ford, born to Cynthia Marrie Nicholson and Roscoe Lee Ford. Lakesa attended public schools in Portsmouth, Virginia, where she later received her high school diploma. She was always the type of person to help and…...
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Shanika Y. Edwards
Our precious Angel, Shanika Yolanda Edwards, 34, beloved mother, daughter and sister went on to be with the Lord on Thursday January 4, 2024. Shanika was born on June 5, 1989 to the late Cassius Edwards and Angela Bethea Edwards at Sentara Norfolk General in Norfolk Virginia. Her beautiful soul will truly be missed. Shanika is predeceased by her father Cassius Edwards; (maternal grandparents) Hattie and Esau Bethea; (paternal grandmother) Dianne Davis. Shanika is survived…...
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Wanda Y. Ward
Wanda Yvette Ward, 71 of Portsmouth, VA departed this life peacefully on January 7, 2024. She was born to the late Willard R. Ward and Sarah M. Ward in Portsmouth, VA. Wanda was a graduate of I.C. Norcom High school and Hampton Institute where she earned a degree in education, which she put to use in the Norfolk Public School system as a speech therapist. She was a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority…...
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Alfred E. Davis, Sr.
Alfred E Davis, Sr., a beloved member of the community and friend to many passed away on December 31, 2023, in Portsmouth, Va. He was born on July 10, 1931, and lived to the age of 92. He was predeceased by his mother, the late Christine Holloway and later raised by his grandmother in Norfolk, VA. Alfred’s life was marked with dedication and service as a member of the Merchant Marines for over 40 years,…...
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Bettie Mae Hawkins
Bettie Mae Hawkins was born in Halifax, North Carolina on May 14, 1931, to the late Gennie and Edna Silver. She departed this life on January 4, 2024. She was the oldest of six siblings. At an early age, she attended Pine Chapel Baptist Church, where she was introduced to Christ. She attended Eastman High School in Enfield, North Carolina and united in holy matrimony to the late Lawrence Hawkins for 38 years. She was blessed…...
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Louise Whitfield
Louise Whitfield, 93, of Suffolk, Virginia entered eternal rest on January 3, 2024 at Norfolk General Hospital. She was born August 6, 1930 to the late King Patillo and Annie Walker in Nansemond County, Virginia. At an early age she confessed her faith in Christ and joined New Hope Baptist Church where she was a faithful member for over 55 years. Louise (Lou), also known to many Momma Louise, and Ms. Whitfield was a caring…...
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Dr. Robert Morton Treherne, Sr.
Robert Morton Treherne, Sr., MD, fondly known as “Bobby” passed away on January 2, 2024, after a long battle with Frontotemporal dementia. Robert was the youngest of four children born to Carr Alfred Treherne, MD and Thelma Morton Treherne. He was born at Ft. Monmouth, NJ on February 22, 1955, but spent the first two years of his life in Honolulu, Hawaii with his family. Returning to Nashville he attended The Tennessee State Nursery School,…...
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Dexter Lee Blackstock
Dexter was born in Danville, Virginia on January 25, 1968 to Cordie Mae Hairston and David Preston Lee Davis (predeceased) Dexter Lee Blackstock was a remarkable man with a rich legacy of love, integrity, courage, and faith. He leaves these wonderful memories to cherish to his devoted and loving wife of 28 years Ravette Steele; two amazing daughters, D’Arie Gabrielle and Harmoni Jarel Blackstock. His mother, Cordie Mae Hairston; three sisters, Daphne Blackstock, Tiffeney Blackstock Fitzgerald…...
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Henry Coakley
Henry Coakley, passed peacefully on Thursday, January 4, 2024, in Virginia Beach, VA. Mr. Coakley was born August 8, 1950, to the late John Miranda and Emma Craig Coakley in Providence, Rhode Island. He was the third of six children. He was everyone’s favorite uncle and was affectionately called Poppie by loved ones. Henry was educated in the public school system of Providence, Rhode Island. He also attended and participated in…...
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Franklin R. Turner
On January 1, 2024, our beloved Franklin Roosevelt Turner transitioned from this life and gained his wings. He was born in Franklin, VA on October 28, 1940 to the late Zena and Herbert Turner Sr. Franklin was a product of the Portsmouth Public Schools and proudly worked for the Merchant Sealift Command for over 38 years. Franklin was known by many names including Frank, Uncle Boe, and the infamous FT. Preceding Franklin in his death…...
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Jacqueline Andrea Hicks
Jacqueline Almond Hicks, 55, of Suffolk, Virginia, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 1, 2024, at Sentara Leigh Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrae D. Hicks; her father, Samuel Almond; her mother, Catherine ‘Eloise’ Almond; her sister, Vanessa Vann; and her nephew, Laron Vann. She was a graduate of Suffolk High School, Class of 1986, and studied at Virginia Commonwealth University. Jacqueline was previously employed at Sentara Obici Hospital, where she made…...
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Ruth B. Harris
Ruth B. Harris was called to rest on Sunday, December 31, 2023. She was born on February 11, 1935, in Norfolk the daughter of the late Basley and Willie Mae Yancey. She attended Norfolk City Public Schools and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School where she was a cheerleader. She worked at Saint Mary’s Infant Home and retired after many years of faithful service. She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and Lord…...
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