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Ethel Iceline Cherry

On Tuesday October 20, 2020. God called Ethel home to eternal rest. Ethel Iceline Dukes was born to the late Paul and Lottie Rebecca Dukes on March 12,1940 in Andrews, SC. Ethel is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years Mr. Bernard Cherry, and her Son Michael Carlton Cherry; brothers James Lee Gordon, and John “Sonny” Dukes. In 1943, the family relocated to Charleston, SC. As a young girl Ethel accepted Christ as…...

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Sharod Boyd, Jr.

On Wednesday, October 14 we lost the kindness, sweetest most gentle soul with the passing of Sharod Stephone Boyd Jr. Sharod Jr., affectionately known as “Ju Ju” was born on March 21, 2016 to Sheri C. Morgan and Sharod Stephone Boyd Sr, both of Chesapeake, Virginia. Sharod Jr. was a happy loving jolly child. Each day with him was a blessing and a wonderful gift.  Every day of his life was filled with excitement! He…...

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Lillian E. Owes

On Sunday, October 18, 2020, our Mighty Lord and Savior called one of his beloved angels’ home, Lillian Eleanor Owes. “Eleanor” as she was affectionally called was born April 16, 1939 to the late Lillian Eghill and Samuel Williams. Preceding her in death is her husband, Norman C. Owes, daughter, Karen Owes, two brothers: Marvin and Jimmy Williams and her sister, Gertrude Wade. Eleanor completed her education in the Brooklyn Public Schools System. She later…...

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Muriel Thompkins Jones

Life and Legacy MURIEL JEAN TOMPKINS JONES was born February 18, 1928 in Norfolk, Virginia, to the late Fred Nan and Rosa Belle Taylor Tompkins.  She was the youngest of eight children from this union. While visiting her granddaughter and her family in Atlanta, Georgia, she transitioned quickly and peacefully from natural causes on Thursday, October 8, 2020, after 92 years of earthly life. Her daughter, great granddaughter, and son-in-law by her side.  She was…...

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Bre'In Lewis

Bre’In Lewis passed away on October 15, 2020....

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Bre’In Lewis

Bre’In Lewis passed away on October 15, 2020....

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Evelyn Hinton Bond

Our dear Evelyn Hinton – Bond on July 10, 1942 to the late Israel and Ruth Pugh. She grew up in Bertie County, N.C. with her six sisters and two brothers. Evelyn retired from being a government contractor in 2006. During her tenure of working for the government, she also worked as a housekeeper, nanny, and a caregiver for all whom she met. She was an active member of Mount Joy Church of God in…...

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Samuel Levy, Jr.

Very quietly and peacefully on Saturday, October 17, 2020, our Almighty God in his infinite wisdom gently placed his arms around our beloved Samuel and took him into eternal rest. On August 22, 1946 Samuel was born to Samuel and Rosa Levy in Norfolk, Virginia. Samuel was employed for many years by R.J. More Construction until his retirement. Samuel who was often called, ghost, or Same Bean was always a giving, loving and funny person.…...

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Joseph Lee Slade

Joseph Lee Slade son of the late James Essie Slade, Sr. and the late Mildred Greene Slade was born on June 27, 1957 in Norfolk VA with a twin sister, the late Joanne Marie Slade.  Joseph was also predeceased by his older brother, James Essie Slade Jr..  Joseph departed this life on October 13, 2020. Joseph retired from Givens Inc. where he was a Warehouseman and Forklift Driver.  Joseph was well liked by everyone who…...

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Georgette Manning

Georgette Marie Manning, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, life partner, and friend entered paradise on October 3, 2020. Georgette, affectionately known as GiGi, was born on October 6, 1950 to the late George and LaVerne (Jones) Manning in Norfolk VA. The 3rd of 14 children, GiGi received her early education from St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Norfolk before the family relocated to Bellport, NY. She graduated from Bellport HS in 1968, going on to…...

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Lyree Dawn Vaughn

Lyreé Dawn Vaughn was born to Jeanette Aldora Vaughn in New York on September 18,1973…………this is only the beginning of her story…….She was raised in Brooklyn by Sarah Joy Howard to be a strong beautiful black woman and she was. She did not disappoint. She wore many hats. She was a friend the kind that would help you carry the weight of the world, she was an aunt to 19 nieces and nephews her love…...

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Arthur L. Shell

Mr. Arthur L. Shell, was a retired Merchant Marine Seaman who worked diligently for many years on the water front until his retirement. In 2007 Arthur (known as Lamont by many) was a Native of Norfolk Virginia. Lamont as you know him was a very (graduate from B.T.W.H) proud man who stood for equality and “His” rights to stand. These qualities that he acquired were engineered in his elderly days of working alongside his father…...

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Carlton James

On Friday October 9,2020 God in his infinite wisdom, called home to glory Carlton Alvin James (cool) our beloved brother uncle cousin and friend. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia, November 22, 1951 to the late Charles H. James Sr.  And Mary Duke James. Both parents preceded him in death. Cool was granted his wings in New York Presbyterian/Allen Pavilion Hospital in New York, NY. Cool began his education in attending Locke Carey Elementary school. Later moving onto Jacob…...

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Kyle V. Bullock

Kyle V. Bullock passed away on October 12, 2020....

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Flossie A. Barfield

Flossie “Babyface” Barfield was born in Portsmouth, VA on September 4, 1926 to the late Laura Jackson Johnson and Charlie Johnson. She was married to the late J. Paul Barfield and had one son, the late Andrew L. (Sonny Boy) Johnson.  Flossie was the last of her siblings to be called home. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Hattie Inez Childs, Francis “SisMae” Watts (James Watts), Elsie Mae {Boo} Thomas (Robert Thomas) and…...

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James Henry Gee, Jr.

Jame Henry Gee, Jr. passed away on October 13, 2020....

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Phyllis Laverne Blount

On Thursday, October 15, 2020  an angel of the lord wrapped his loving arms around Phyllis Blount and carried her home. She was a native of Portsmouth, VA  and born to Shelvia and the late Ernest Brown on March 30, 1958. She was predeceased by her beloved sister, Alisa Gatewood. She was the third born of seven siblings. Phyllis was educated in the Portsmouth School System. Phyllis was retired with 36 years of service with…...

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Michael C. Perry

Michael C. Perry passed away on October 10, 2020....

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Ivy Walker Newsome

Adopted daughter of John Gross Walker and Ethel Hawkins Walker. Ivey was born on August 15,1949 at Portsmouth General Hospital in Portsmouth, VA. Ivy attended I. C. Norcum High School. She graduated from Mercer Voc. School of Practical Nurses In New Jersey in 1975. In 1978-1979 She worked at Maryview Hospital. She also worked at South Side Community Hospital south Hill. In 1979 -1980 Ivy joined the U.S. ARMY Reserves at Fort Sam Houston in…...

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William Melvin Holley, Jr.

William M. Holley, Jr. 79, from Norfolk, VA passed peacefully October 13, 2020. William graduated from Booker T. Washington High School, class of 1960 and was a member of Saint John’s AME Church in Norfolk, VA, where he was a member of the Lay Organization, Noon Day Bible Study Group and the Men’s Day Choir. William was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving our country in both the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S.…...

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Taveon D. Elliott

Taveon Dontez Elliott was born March 18, 2004. On October 8, 2020, our heavenly father called Taveon Dontez Elliott also known as “Tae” home. Tae was predeceased by his grandmother, Fatima Mayo, also known as Grandma TIMA. Taveon was a student at Lake Taylor High School. Tae loved NJROTC and had dreams of joining the military and becoming an engineer. He was known or his vibrant smile that could light up any room. His personality…...

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Samuel Moses, Sr.

Samuel Moses, Sr. passed away on October 7, 2020....

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Jerry Lee Harper, IV

Jerry Lee Harper, IV passed away on October 11, 2020....

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Antoine Hakeem Sykes

Antoine Hakeem Sykes, age 29, passed away October 10, 2020. He was born in Portsmouth Virginia to Christopher F. Sykes and the late Reba M. Sykes on May 3, 1991. Antoine was affectionally known as “Fruit” because he was always smiling all the time. Fruit loved to smile and spend time with his family. Fruit was a “Ray of Sunshine”and had a gift of bringing the family together. He was always happy to see everyone…...

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Eugene Madison

Eugene Madison passed away on October 11, 2020....

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Davaras L. Wilson

Davaras Wilson Oldham, son of Tony and Sharon Oldham (VA), Mother Pamela Wilson (KY) was born November 28,1983 in Christian County Kentucky. He departed on Sunday, October 11, 2020. Davaras worked at Newell Lawn Landscaping for ten years before his declining health. He was a jovial young man, who enjoyed meeting people and making friends, that big bright smile of his was very contagious. When he smiled at you, you had no choice but to…...

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Robert A. Corprew

On September 16, 2020 at home in Auburn, WA, God said, “Robert, well done, it is time to receive your rest.” Bom on December 9, 1942, in South Norfolk County, VA, Robert Austin Corprew was the second child bom to Roderick Corprew, Sr. and Dorothy (Cuffee) Corprew. Named after his Paternal Grandfather, Robert was affectionately called Bobby and quickly became a strong foundation for his family. Robert and his two brothers, Roderick, Jr. and Roger,…...

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Rashaad T. Matthews

Rashaad Terrance Matthews, 31, was born November 28, 1988 in Norfolk, VA to Sharman and Joseph Bailey. He departed from this life on Monday, October 5, 2020. He attended Norview High School and soon after was able to make a comfortable life for himself. He was a hard worker who reached for the stars and brought joy to those around him. To know him was to love him. He was big on family. “Big Dog”…...

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Geraldine Chesson

Geraldine Simmons Chesson lovingly known as “Gerry” was born on April 1, 1939 in Currituck County, NC. She was 81 years old. She was the daughter of the late Elizabeth and Noah T. Simmons. She attended Currituck Union School. She later moved to Roper, NC where she met and married her husband of 54 years, the late Raymond Chesson. Geraldine was employed at the Chesapeake Regional Hospital for several years. She became a member of…...

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Nicholas L. Oliver, Jr.

Nicholas L. Oliver, Jr. passed away on October 11, 2020....

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Betty J. Williams

In the early evening, on Friday, October 9, 2020, an Angel of the Lord wrapped his loving arms around Betty Jean Harold- Williams and carried her home. Born on January 3, 1954 in Princess Ann County (Virginia Beach), Virginia. Betty was the daughter of the late Georgia Whitmore Joyner and Arthur Harold (Poppa). She was raised in the Burton Station Community and attended Bayside High School; she received her bachelor’s Degree from Oklahoma University. Betty…...

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Alberta Virginia Phillips

On Sunday, October 11, 2020, St. Alberta Phillips passed peacefully into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. St. Alberta Phillips, affectionately known as “Baby”, “Gram Gram”, and “Squishy Grandma”, was a native of Chesapeake and was born to the late Deacon Joshua and Emma Smith on June 18, 1938. She was predeceased by her beloved sister Cloria Rayner. A graduate of Crestwood High School, she married the love of her life,…...

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Armani M. Flynn

Armani Marie Flynn 2-year-old daughter of Rashae Flynn and Sasha Pettitt affectionately known as “Mani” and “Miracle Baby” was called to the Lord on Thursday, October 8, 2020. Armani brought so much joy and happiness to her proud parents and sisters throughout her 2 and a half years of life and will be greatly missed. She is predeceased be her maternal grandfather, Michael Biggs, who raised her mom as his own; paternal great grandmother, Alice…...

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Bessie Victoria Hyman

Bessie Victoria Hyman passed away on October 9, 2020....

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Larry Ennis Goode, Sr.

Larry Ennis Goode Sr, transitioned from his earthly home on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. He is survived by his wife; Wendy Woodhouse-Goode, 3 children, brother David Goode and sister Patsy Jones. A host of extending family and friends. He was preceded by his parents. His sisters Brenda & Caroline. Brother and ace Michael (Duck) Goode. Affectionately known as “Goose” by everyone. Most  will remember him for his sense of humor, his music and/or the match stick he kept in his…...

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Robert McKinley Marshall, Sr.

Robert McKinley Marshall was born to the late Thomas and Nettie Marshall on July11, 1935 in Portsmouth, Va. “Kinley as he was so affectionately called attended Crestwood High School but dropped out in the 10th grade to marry the love of his life, Marybelle Parker. Together had 10 beautiful children, Brenda (Tracy), Robert, Jr. (deceased), Jacqueline (Milton), Barry (deceased), Gwanda, Delores (Maurice), Blondina (deceased), Wanda, Marlene & Johnny (Joanne). He also had Roxanne (deceased), Robert…...

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Clara Charlotte Morgan

Clara Charlotte Morgan passed away on October 7, 2020....

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Dolores Glover

Dolores (Hughes) Glover, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and aunt gained her angel wings on the morning of Saturday, October 3, 2020. She was born on April 29, 1952, in Elizabeth, New Jersey to the late Ernest Hughes and the late Corrine (Cuffee) Hughes. Dolores was affectionately known to many as “Dee Dee”. She was the beloved wife of 24 years to the late Fred James Glover. In the spring of 1990, Dolores relocated to…...

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Antoine D. Smith

Antoine D. Smith, 36, of Norfolk, Va. departed from this life on October 3, 2020. He was born to Thad and Wanda Smith. He attended Booker T. Washington High School and was employed at Basnight Land & Lawn Inc. “Twon” was a charismatic type of guy; so much that he named his daughter, Charisma. As a child, Antoine played football for the Shoop Park Cowboys. He was too young to get on the field, but…...

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Fletcher Silver

Early Thursday morning, October 8, 2020, in his home in Norfolk, VA, God called our loved one, Fletcher Silver, home to rest. He was born to the late Gennie and Edna Silver on October 20th, 1933 in Halifax County, North Carolina.  He married Mary (Sue) Hawkins on May 12, 1951 in Halifax County, North Carolina.  To this union was born six children. Fletcher joined the I.L.A  local 1248 October 1, 1954 and retired after 40…...

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Willie L. Green

Willie L. (Sonny) Green, 82 of Chesapeake, VA passed away on October 6, 2020. Born in Norfolk County, Virginia he was the son of the late James S. Green and Dora E. Green. He was retired from Weyerhaeuser Products and the City of Chesapeake. Predeceased by his brother, James Edward Green. Willie is survived by his children, Nedra Brown, Lydia Hayes (Keith); Sonya Jackson (Calvin), Doretta Miles (Melvin) and son, Willie Green Jr.  Two step daughters, Lisa…...

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Eric Devon Mosley, III

ERIC DEVON MOSLEY, III, known to those who loved him as “Baby E” and “E3”, gained his heavenly wings on October 3, 2020. Born to Ashley Biggs and Eric D. Mosley, Sr. on July 13, 2020, little Eric ignited the hearts of his family with limitless joy for his short two months of life. Eric was preceded in death by his big brother, Eric Devon Mosley, Jr.; grandfather, Jeffrey Biggs and his aunt Roshawnda Dolson.…...

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James A. Bickley, Sr.

MR. JAMES A BICKLEY, SR. Born in Eclectic, Alabama to the late Cora Lee Bickley and Vanderbilt Carter on July 14,1927. On October 5, 2020, he entered eternal rest, joining his loved ones who preceded him in death including, his grandmother, Lady Bickley; his father, Vanderbilt Carter; his mother, Cora Lee Bickley, and his wife Nancy Sears Bickley. His memory is left to be cherished and celebrated by his three sons, James A Bickley, Jr.…...

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Cassandra Denise Cooper

Cassandra Denise “Dent” Cooper was born March 29, 1978 in Norfolk, Virginia to Dewayne Harmon and the late Paula A. Cooper- Barns.  She attended Norfolk Public Schools and received her HVACR Classification. On October 6, 2020 our beloved mother, sister, aunt and friend went to eternal peace. Cassandra loved her children and family very much.  She enjoyed reading, dancing and joking.  Everyone knew when you saw Dent, her hair was laid, and she was looking…...

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Pauline E. Themea

Pauline Elizabeth Themea was born in Woburn, Massachusetts on October 27, 1938, the seventh of 10 children born to the late William and Elizabeth Plunkett. She passed away unexpectedly on October 6, 2020 at the age of 81. Pauline was educated in the Woburn Public School system where she was a All American high school sprinter. After leaving high school; Pauline worked at RCA, and was instrumental to the technical building of Apollo 7 and…...

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Kinnisha Michelle Walker

Kinnisha Walker went home to be with the Lord on October,2,2020. She leaves behind to cherish her memories her beloved husband, Donnell Walker; daughter Shamari Flemming; mother, Beverly Flemming; father, Zane Allen; nieces, Samia Flemming, Tykira Green, and a whole host of friends and family. Kinnisha graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 2002. She went on to college at Bryant & Stranton with an Associate Degree as a dental assistant....

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Adrienne Lavina Worrell

Adrienne Lavenia Worrell, daughter of the late Susie Mazell Worrell and Eddie Wilson Worrell, known to everyone as “Drina” was born in North Carolina. She resided in Norfolk, VA with her father, mother, and siblings. She attended Norfolk Public Schools in her childhood. She also worked several jobs until she became ill in her adulthood. She then resided in Richmond, VA. On October 6, 2020 after battling cancer, God called her home. She was very…...

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Robert Jones

Robert Jones passed away on September 25, 2020....

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Renard A. Young

Renard Antonio Young “Mann”, 40, passed away on October 4, 2020. Renard was born in Norfolk, VA on September 8, 1980 to Renard Rawls and the late Brenda Young. Renard attended Granby High School, Mann worked as a landscaper for Brightview for 8 years. He was a member of Tabernacle Church of God in Christ. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Dorothy Young, his seven daughters, Shirley, Dajah, Shauna, Destiny, Dynashia, Ronnisha,…...

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Melvin E. Shannon

Melvin E. Shannon passed away on October 2, 2020....

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