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Albert Buie, Sr.

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Delanio Maurice Vick, Jr.

Delanio Maurice Vick, Jr. was born on September 20, 2006, to Nakida Ashanti Augustus and Delanio Maurice Vick, Sr. He was called home by his Heavenly Father on February 26, 2025. Lanio loved his family, playing his PlayStation, making music in his room, and taking care of his dog, Nyla. He was most proud of being a protector to his two younger brothers and mother. Delanio was educated in the Norfolk Public School system. He…...

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Dorothy C. Lawrence

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Joyce Ann Wynn

Joyce A. Wynn, affectionately known as “Sweetie” to her husband James, was born on November 7, 1954, in Conway, South Carolina to Robert and Cleo Vernon.  She grew up in Neptune, NJ surrounded by the love of family and friends.  Joyce attended the Neptune school system, graduating from Neptune Senior High School in 1973.  From there, she attended Brookdale Community College as well as Springfield College, a private University in Springfield, Massachusetts.  Throughout her youth,…...

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Patricia Ann Bethea

Patrica Ann Bethea was born in Norfolk, Virginia, on October 3, 1953 to the late George Bethea, Sr. and Alice Mae Hobbs Bethea. She attended Norfolk Public Schools and was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, Class of 1972. Patricia worked as a supervisor of Dietary Services for many years at DePaul Hospital and various healthcare facilities. Patricia was passionate about cooking home-cooked meals and selflessly shared her gift with family and friends.…...

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Tyrone L. King, Sr.

Tyrone L. King, Sr. was born on October 3, 1964, in Richmond, VA and he transitioned from his earthly home to his heavenly home on February 25, 2025, in Norfolk, VA where he resided. Tyrone was raised in Chesapeake, VA, and attended Chesapeake Public Schools. During his adult years, he worked for Allied Universal Security for over 30 years and at Howard University for 10 years. Prior to his decline in health, he enjoyed cooking,…...

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Elder Davie L. Mabine

Davie Louis Mabine, affectionately known as David to his close family and friends, was born in Bertie, North Carolina, on March 23, 1931, to the late Theodore and Caroline Mabine. He was born the sixth child of thirteen. He would often say, “Being squished with 6 siblings on top of him and 6 siblings under him helps develop his character.” David was very strong physically and mentally. He loved exercising his body and mind. David…...

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William Hines, Jr.

William  Hoytt Hines, Jr., lovingly known as “Junior,” was born on October 15, 1959, to Lillian Florence Hines and the late William Hoytt Hines, Sr. He peacefully departed this life for his eternal home on February 28, 2025. From an early age, Junior was a dedicated member of New Hope Baptist Church, where he was baptized under the leadership of his Pastor, Rev. Dr. Sidney Foster, Jr. He actively participated in church activities, attending Sunday…...

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William Lewis Smith, Sr.

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Wesley Alford

Kwame Wesley Alford was born Wesley Milton Alford on February 10, 1958, in Norfolk, Virginia. He departed this life on February 27, 2025, after a long illness. His passing leaves a missing link in the love chain of his cherished family and friends. Wesley was a faithful member of the Grace Baptist Church of Germantown in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was an affectionate, dedicated, and hard-working individual who rarely met a stranger. He always put the…...

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Magdlene C. Knight

After a brief illness, Magdlene passed away on February 27, 2025. Magdlene passed away surrounded by loved ones and departed peacefully. Mag, as she was affectionately called by family and friends, was born in Chesapeake, Virginia, on April 1, 1938. Mag was a proud graduate of Crestwood High School class of 1956. Mag married her husband, Clarence C. Knight Sr., in 1960, and their union lasted more than 60 years until his passing. From this…...

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Willie Lee Edwards, Jr.

Willie (Eddie) Lee Edwards, Jr. peacefully passed away on February 28, 2025, at Sentara Norfolk Heart Hospital, surrounded by his devoted wife, Dr. Ethel M. Edwards, and his beloved family. A man of deep faith, Willie lived a life filled with love and service, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the hearts of all who knew him. Born on September 17, 1952, in Wilson, North Carolina, to Nancy Sue and Willie Edwards, Sr., Willie was…...

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Shep Floyd, Jr.

Shep Floyd was born December 8, 1961, and was born and raised in Chesapeake, Virginia. Where he attended Indian River High School and played as a member on the basketball team. He was the preceded by his Father Shep Floyd and Mother Hazel Burwell with proceeding siblings; Diane, Alfred, The Twins, George, Melvin and Willie Floyd. Along with surviving siblings Carolyn Henry (Edward), Timmy, Milton, and Wayne (Gina) Floyd. Shep also left behind two sons,…...

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William Lee Slate

William Lee Slate, “Willie” was born January 19, 1946 in Memphis Tennessee to the late Willie Edward Slate and Bessie Landingham. Willie grew up in a full home, a home of five brothers: Edward “Eddie,” Curtis, Larry (preceded in death), Ricky (preceded in death), and Melvin, and three sisters: Carolyn, Sheila, and Phyllis. Willie graduated from Phillips High School in Chicago, IL. During Willie’s high school years, he managed to deliver newspapers in the evening…...

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Theodore Keith Ford, Jr.

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Marvin Boyd

Marvin Leonard Boyd was born on June 2nd, 1965, to the late Robert E. Boyd Sr. and Joyce Bracey Boyd in the city of Portsmouth, VA. He attended Portsmouth public schools and graduated in 1985 from Deep Creek High School in the city of Chesapeake, VA. After high school, Marvin joined the Army National Guard. After his tour of duty in 1988, Marvin demonstrated his expertise and education to do good work at the Ford Assembly Plant…...

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Cecelia West

Cecelia West, known to her family as “Sista,” transitioned from her earthly home on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. She spent her early time in Norfolk, VA, where she attended Norfolk Public schools, High Schools, and local churches. Cecelia worked a great deal of jobs as a Program Administrative Specialist at Norfolk State University. Sista was a kind and gentle soul; she had a loving and generous heart and was always giving to others. Sista loved…...

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Joseph Lee Lowery

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Melvin Lacy

Words simply fail to convey the depth of our love and the weight of our loss as we invite you to recapture the wonderful memory of our beloved relative and friend, Mr. Melvin Lacy.  Born on February 8, 1954, to Mary Lacy, Melvin grew up in the Norfolk, Virginia area, where he attended public school at Lott Carey Elementary School and Jacox Junior High School.  For many years, he worked as a janitorial technician at…...

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Alarious Antone Perkerson

In loving memory of Alarious Antone Perkerson, born February 26, 1974, at Maryview Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia. He passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Alarious was educated in the Portsmouth Public School System. Alarious was predeceased by his father, Wirtie Nelson Brickhouse. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Dorothy Perkerson, and one son, Eic Cannady of Philadelphia, two sisters, Demthria Perkerson of Portsmouth, VA, and Lamonda Brickhouse of Maryland, two brothers, Wirtie…...

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Katie Lee Covington

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Lillian P. Brothers

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Timmie Anne Hardy

On the evening of February 25, 2025, Timmie quietly departed this world at the age of 86 years old. Timmie was born on March 24, 1938, in Mt. Carmel S.C. She was the daughter of Johnny E. McDuffie and Rosetta McDuffie. She was a retired nurse of over 30 years. She was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and went on to attend Norfolk State University. Timmie was married to John Hardy. She…...

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Ta’Quan Quaneil Evans

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Michael Y. Lawrence

Michael Yarnell Lawrence was born on February 13, 1989, to the proud parents Regina Tabatha and Lawrence Hargrave. Predeceased by his stepfather, Anthony Jerome Hargrave. He is predeceased by two grandfathers, Willie E. Daniels and James A. Banks. He was a happy, playful, and all-around great person. He used to love to dance and listen to his favorite songs. He always had a big smile to light up the room. Michael leaves to cherish his…...

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Brian Whitfield, Sr.

Brian A. Whitfield, Sr., 58, of Maryland, passed away on February 13, 2025. He was born on September 5, 1966, in Norfolk, Virginia, and lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a deep passion for the things that brought him joy. A proud graduate of Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, VA, Class of 1987, Brian was an avid sports fan with an unwavering love for football and basketball. He was a devoted…...

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Dail Hinton

Dail was born to the late Ernest L. Hinton, Sr. and Carrie Hinton. Sunrise: March 11, 1956, and Sunset: February 12, 2025, at 12:58 pm. God gave Dail her wings and took her home to be with him forever. Dail attended Norfolk Public Schools, where she graduated from Lake Taylor High School. Dail was a former member of Antioch Baptist Church in Berkley sections of Norfolk, Virginia. Upon leaving there, she came to New Hope…...

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Mark Powell

Mark Garfield Powell transitioned from this earthly life to eternal rest on February 21, 2025, with his wife by his side. He was born on August 12, 1967, in Queens, New York, to the late Arthur Powell and Mary Powell. He is predeceased in death by his two sisters, Gevonia Cropper and Jonella Powell. Mark graduated from August Martin High School in Rochdale, New York. He married the love of his life, Sophie, on June…...

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Charles Richardson

Charles B. Richardson, Jr. took the Lord’s hand to find eternal peace on January 30, 2025. Charles was born on November 7, 1941, in Kansas City, Kansas, to the late Opal Smith and Charles B. Richardson, Sr. Charles attended High school in Kansas. After finishing high school, he went to pursue a 20-year career in the United States Navy. After retiring from the Navy, he attended Norfolk State University, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree…...

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Patrica Evon Gay

“Her unconditional love was our greatest gift, her laughter our sweetest memory, and her strength will forever guide us.”  With deep love and cherished memories, we honor the life of Patrica Evon Gay (Jones), a devoted mother, a compassionate soul, and a guiding light to all who knew her.  A proud graduate of Burke High School in Charleston, SC, and Virginia’s Certified Nursing Program,  Patrica dedicated her life to caring for others as a Certified…...

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Zerlene C. Martin

Zerlene C. Martin found eternal peace when God called her home on February 23, 2025. Zerlene was born on September 8, 1974, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Jocelyn Woodward and Jeffery Martin. She was educated in the Chesapeake Public School System. Zerlene was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She could fry some chicken and bake some macaroni and cheese. Zerlene loved kids and would watch any baby. She loved a party, especially her birthday, and…...

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Bessie Leonard Parker

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Ruby M. Johnson

Ruby Marietta “Pudd’n”  Johnson, 72, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.  Born at Norfolk Community Hospital on July 26, 195,2, to the late James and Millie Walker,  she lived and worked, respectfully, as a resident and employee in Norfolk, Virginia.     Pudd’n graduated from Granby High School in Norfolk.  Soon after graduating, she started working for Norfolk Human Resources for over 40 years.  She worked in the Human Services Division as…...

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Horace Fields

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Bertha Lee Miles

On February 24, 2025, Bertha Lee Miles peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home at her residence in Norfolk, VA. Born on September 11, 1960, she was the sixth of nine children born to the late Eva and Meredith Miles. Bertha began her education in Norfolk Public Schools before her family relocated to Chesapeake, where she graduated from Oscar Smith High School in 1978. Following her passion for caregiving, she pursued her Nursing Assistant certification and…...

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Jay Lenard Barnes

Jay Lenard Barnes, 61, passed away on February 24, 2025, in Norfolk, VA. Born on December 27, 1963, Jay was known as a devoted father and husband and a friendly, hardworking individual throughout his life. Jay attended Crestwood Elementary School, followed by Jr. High School and High School in Illesheim, Germany, and graduated from TC Williams High School in Alexandria, VA. His career spanned several roles, including working part-time at a local grocery store, Food…...

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Roland Russell Ricks, Sr.

Our hearts are deeply saddened by the passing of our loved one. Roland Russell Ricks (86) was born July 18, 1938, in Chesapeake, VA, to the late Cora Ricks and Norman Edney, Sr. He attended Carver High. He was predeceased by his siblings Herman Ricks, Doris Hargrow, Clorinda Watson, John Ricks, Willie Lee Ricks, Norman Edney, Jr.  He met his wife Rosalee Hunt and married on March 8, 1957, and they moved to Bridgeport, CT,…...

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Cynthia Denise Parker

On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, God called Cynthia Denise Banks Parker of Chesapeake, VA, home to rest. Cynthia, affectionately known as Cindy, was born on June 04, 1959, to the late James and America Banks.  Cindy was educated in the Portsmouth Public School System. She was an excellent homemaker who cooked three meals a day for her family. She was a great cook, and some of her most loved dishes were stewed potatoes, fried fish,…...

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Paul L. Jones

Paul L. Jones passed from labor to reward at the Medical Center of Aurora on February 6, 2025. Paul was a native of  Norfolk, VA, born to the late Sarah Rosetta Jones (Reid) and Arthur Lee Jones on January 16, 1939. He is preceded in death by his brother, Arthur Lee Jones Jr. (Jean), sister, Sarah Lillian Jones, sister, Jean Audrey Siggal, and brother, Milton Alphonso Jones, Sr (Gladys).  From an early age, Paul was…...

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Barbara Lorrine Lewis

Barbara Lorrine Lewis (Babysis) of Norfolk, Virginia, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. She was born on April 28, 1952, to the late Clifton L. Brooks and  Essie L. Brooks in Newark, New Jersey. At a young age, her family relocated to Norfolk, Virginia, where she attended Norfolk  Public schools. Barbara was a graduate of Norview High School. After graduation, she attended Norfolk State College and later became…...

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Andre L. Weaver

Andre  L. Weaver, Sr. was born December 15, 1957, the 3rd child to Ethel and William Clarence Weaver. He quietly slipped into eternal rest on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Andre was raised in Suffolk, VA, where he attended John F. Kennedy High School and graduated with the class of 1976. He played the trumpet in the marching band, proudly representing the mighty Wolverines. Because him being the 3rd child, many of the teachers tell him…...

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Elizabeth L. Pitt

The life of our beloved Elizabeth Littlejohn Pitt, born October 15, 1928, departed from us all on February 23, 2025.  She was the daughter of Gertrude Riddick Littlejohn and James Thomas Littlejohn.  She was the third of five children.  Elizabeth gave her life to Christ and was baptized at an early age.  She was an active member of Metropolitan Baptist Church, serving in the church choir starting at the age of 12 under the direction…...

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Vanessa Stancel

Vanessa Yvette Stancel, age 67, departed this life on February 19, 2025, at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA, due to a host of medical challenges. She was born on January 30, 1958, in Norfolk, VA, to the late Vernon Thomas and Sallie Marie Stancel. Vanessa was preceded in death by her only male sibling, Melton T. Stancel, in 2004, and her sister Patrice in 2024. Affectionately called “Nessa,” she was the third youngest of…...

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Joseph W. Perry

Mr. Joseph W. Perry, also known as “Cool Pool” to family and friends of Chesapeake, Virginia, transitioned on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the age of 80. He was the son of the Late Joseph and Evelena Perry. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sisters, Eloise Perry Clark and Portia Bell.  His brother, Horace Riddick. Cool Pool received his education through the Chesapeake Public School Systems. He was a lifelong…...

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Darnell Rico Newton

Darnell Rico Newton was born on August 13, 1956, and passed away on February 17, 2025. He was the son of Albert William Newton and Celester Lee Newton. He leaves behind to cherish his memories, his wife, Zebeth Newton, for over 27 years, his three brothers, Albert Newton, Sr. (Sonny), Howard Newton, and Albert Newton, Jr., and his four sisters, Doris Lewis, Jimmie Newton, Renea Ford, and Tammy Newtonn his brother-in-law, Hugh Morris Taylor, Jr.;…...

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George Benjamin Guy

George B. Guy, 72, of Norfolk, passed away unexpectedly on February 18, 2025, at his residence. He was born June 10, 1952, in Norfolk, VA, to the late Joe Brown, Sr., and Laura L. Jackson. George attended Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, VA, and served in the United States Army with an honorable discharge. After his military career, he pursued a career with the shipyard, working for Industrial Marine Services (IMS), Marine Hydraulics, and…...

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Deloris F. Stern

With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our beautiful and inspirational sister, Deloris Ann Foskey Stern on January 16, 2025. Deloris was born June 17, 1947, in Pitt County, Greenville, NC. She was the daughter of the late James L. and Essie D. Foskey. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Bernard Stern, a famous artist, and a sibling, Linwood Earl Foskey. Deloris was cremated in France, on January 31, 2025. At an…...

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Rachel R. Martin

In Loving Memory of Rachel Rena Martin With heavy hearts, we announce the transition of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Rachel Rena Martin, who entered eternal rest on Friday, February 21, 2025. Rachel was born on July 19, 1957, at District of Columbia General Hospital to the late Odell and Mabel Ruth Daniel. She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Odell Daniel Jr. and Kathleen Daniel. Rachel lived a life deeply rooted in faith,…...

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Jacqueline “Jackie” Littlejohn Poe

Jacqueline Patricia “Jackie” Littlejohn Poe, 75, passed away on February 10, 2025, in Norfolk, Virginia. Born on September 3, 1949, in Bluefield, West Virginia, Jackie was a woman of deep faith and unwavering kindness, and she had a passion for music that touched countless lives. She graduated from Bluefield High School before earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Bluefield State College (now known as Bluefield State University). During her time at Bluefield…...

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Eric Earl Bacon

Eric Earl Bacon passed away on February 20, 2025, but his spirit, filled with warmth and joy, will live on in all of us. Bom on May 15, 1976, in Norfolk, Virgínia, to Mary Francis Bacon and the late Irvin Spencer. He was preceded in death by his father, Irvin Spencer; his twin sister, Eboni Bacon, with whom he shared an incredible bond; and his beloved Aunt Cecilia Hamlin (Aunt Cece). Eric’s religious background as a member of…...

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