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Shimika L. Ruffin
Shimika L. Ruffin “Lady” “Nikki” 46, passed away on August 8, 2020. She was born on January 3, 1974. Shimika leaves to cherish her memories her mother, Florence Smith; husband, Daniel Ruffin; daughter, Armika Sutton; son, Alexvander Booker; grandchild, ZyAire Williams and a host of other family and friends....
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Jerome D. Caldwell, Sr.
Jerome Dewey Caldwell Sr. was born on July 26, 1960 in Brooklyn, New York. He was affectionately known as “Uncle Jerome” to many. He was a Norview High School Graduate who excelled at football. He was the first Norview football player to start as a freshman. In his junior year he was part of the All Tidewater football team. He also participated in several other sports. Jerome was employed at Hermes Abrasives for 10 years.…...
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Darius D. Clark
Darius Danielle Clark (“Diesel”) was born on February 16, 1990, in Norfolk, Virginia to Danielle Hines and Delisa Clark, However he was raised by his paternal grandparents, Minister Glover Hines, and Mrs. Carolyn Hines. Darius was educated in Norfolk Public Schools finishing at Norview High School. He was employed by 7-11 stores. Darius was an aspiring Hip Hop /Rap Artist who loved music. He was a member of Norfolk Deliverance Church and sang in the…...
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Darryl A. Studivant
Darryl A. Studivant, beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 7, 2020. He was born on June 18, 1961 to the late Jerome Studivant, Sr. and Carolyn Johnson. Darryl joined Ebenezer AME in Fort Washington, MD in September 2003. Darryl has two loving daughters, Darrielle and Torii. He is affectionately known as “Pa Pa” to his grandsons Zaire and Rylin. He is the brother to two sisters…...
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Della Mae Tanner
Della Mae Booker-Tanner was born on June 20, 1939 in Washington, GA to the late Bishop and Alice Booker. She was the youngest of ten children. All of her siblings proceeded her in death. Della’s family moved to Washington D.C. when she was three months old. She confessed her belief in God at an early age and was baptized. She was a member of Matthews Memorial Baptist Church, where she ushered and sang in the…...
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Rudolph L. Burwell, Sr.
Rudolph “Rudy” Lee Burwell, Sr. was born February 16, 1942 to James Ernest and Rosa Burwell of Norfolk, VA. He was preceded in death by his two brothers Leroy and Melvin Burwell, and sister Ernestine Burwell of Norfolk, VA. Rudy graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, VA. He later graduated from St Leo College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice. Rudy joined the Norfolk Police Department in 1967 at…...
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Theodore Roosevelt Coley, Jr.
On Monday August 10, 2020 our beloved father grandfather and friend Theodore Coley Jr. transitioned peacefully into eternal rest. Theodore was 84 years old known by the family and friends as “Kag”. He was born December 20, 1935 in Littleton NC to the late Theodore Coley Sr. and Susie Coley. He was the only child; he was retired as a longshoreman. He leaves to behind to cherish his memories four children, Beatrice Corprew, Theodora Coley,…...
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Paul T. Jones, Sr.
Paul Tyree Jones, Sr. was born April 18, 1932 in Norfolk, VA to the late Rev. John Thomas Jones, founder of Zion Light Church of Christ and Mother Ada Victoria Jones (Doris Jones). At a early age, he joined the United States Air Force and earned the role of Airman Second Class Reg. Air Force, of which he was very proud of. Paul departed this life on August 4, 2020 at Sentara Norfolk General. He…...
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Arthur L. Hodges
Arthur Linwood Hodges affectionately goes by “Buster” and “Killer”, 74, transitioned peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2020. He was a native of Washington, North Carolina. Arthur was the son of the late Archie Lee Hodges and Mattie McConn. He was member of Saint John Church of Christ Disciples of Christ in North Carolina and a high school graduate of T.S. Jones High School. Buster was an employee of the International Longshoremen’s for 27 years. He…...
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Preston Jerry Bandy
Preston, better known by his family and friends as “sweet pea”, was born to Elizabeth Mourning and the late Preston Bandy, Sr. He resided in Norfolk, VA for most of his life. Preston attended Norfolk Public Schools, including Booker T. Washington High School, where he played football, He worked at Watertown Landscaping for many years. He spent the last years of his life with his fiancé, Charlene Cradle. He accepted the Lord as his savior…...
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Dianna Harris
Evangelist Dianna Harris entered eternal rest and peace on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Autumn Care Nursing Home in Portsmouth. Diane was born on April 2, 1947 in Norfolk County, VA to Mary Wright (Copeland) and the late Edward Douglas. Dianna was affectionately known by many names such as Diane, Evangelist Harris, Prophetess Harris, “Cheetah”, and Momma. Diane attended Crestwood High School and later received her G.E.D. in 1972. Diane worked for many years as…...
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Sylvia Regina Mosley
On Sunday, August 9, 2020 at 12:09 a.m., Sylvia Regina Powell Mosley looked towards heaven and made her transition home to be with her Heavenly Father. A native of Portsmouth, Virginia, Sylvia was the last child born to the late Wyatt and Maggie Powell on February 4, 1955. Her family and friends affectionately called her “Sylvie”. She was a nurturing hugger and an amazing singer. She received her education from Portsmouth Public Schools. She worked…...
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Marian Patricia Pegram Taylor
On Thursday, June 11, 2020 our hearts were saddened by the passing of our loved one Marian “Mary” Patricia Pegram Taylor. Marian resided in Riverdale, Maryland and entered into eternal rest at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville, Maryland. She was born on March 3, 1967 in Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia. She was the oldest of four children born to the late John R. Pegram, Jr and the late Elizabeth Lofland…...
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James Edward Lassiter, Sr.
James E. Lassiter, Sr. passed away on August 9, 2020 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital at the age of 90. He was born on January 21, 1930 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late James and Annie Lassiter. James worked as a Longshoreman for over 32 years. He was married to the late Frances Cox Lassiter. James was a member of First Calvary Baptist Church in Norfolk, VA where he was involved with the Usher’s Ministry,…...
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Louise R. Braxton
Louise Braxton of the Titustown Section of Norfolk went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 8,2020 at the Consulate Health Care of Windsor, in Windsor Virginia, Louise was born March 7,1927 in Mars Hill, NC and was one of nine children born to the late Avery and Ida Ray. She married Elijah J. Braxton Sr. of Norfolk, Virginia where they raised their family. In the year of 2018 Elijah, her husband of…...
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Charlesann Jones
Charlesann Jones passed away on August 8, 2020, at the age of 78. She was born in Mullins South Carolina on December 28, 19941, and was the daughter of the late Charles Edward Manigo and Estelle Manigo. She was an only child. Her family decided to move before she entered the second grade to Norfolk, VA where she resided the remaining of life. During her early year’s life, Charlesann was surrounded by two very close…...
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Xavier J. Winstead
Xavier Jermel Winstead, born April 27, 2004 to his loving parents Mia Nicole Perkins and Raymond Jermel Winstead. Xavier was a bright star for all the world to be forever challenged by his kind spirit and generous heart. With deepest sorrow, Xavier at the age of 16, passed suddenly on Monday, August 3, 2020 at Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters (CHKD). Those who knew Xavier, even just a little, lost a shining light in…...
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Gladys M. McCoy
Gladys M. McCoy On Wednesday, August 5, 2020, Gladys McCoy was quietly and peacefully called to her Heavenly home. Gladys was born October 25, 1925 and was the first born of two children to Nannie Hines Young and Clarence Young. She grew up on Denby Street in Norfolk, Virginia and attended Lott-Carey Elementary School and Booker T. Washington High School. On June 23, 1941, she was united in Holy Matrimony to Joseph Caleb McCoy who…...
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Olivia Worrell Myers
I have fought the good fight ; I have finished the race. I have kept the faith finally there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Olivia was born to the union of the late Ben Worrell and Adell Worrell on May 3,1918. She was educated in Boykins; VA. Oliva was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Edgar Myers Sr. They later became the proud parents of two children,…...
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Joyce Ann Haskins
Joyce Ann Haskins, 72 of Norfolk, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Sentara Leigh Memorial in Norfolk, Virginia. Joyce Ann was well known as “Momma Joyce”, “Joyce Ann”, or “MJ”. Momma Joyce spirit and her smile was contagious. She was a mother of four children one who is now deceased. Left to cherish her precious memories are her three children, eight grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren with one on the way, as well as…...
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Tommy Lee Barfield
Mr. Tommy Lee Barfield departed this life on August 5, 2020. He entered eternal rest at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Tommy Lee Barfield was born in Farmville, NC on December 9, 1951 to the late Eddie and Vera Barfield. He was predeceased by his wife Sheila Barfield, son Kintrel Barfield, and sister Peggy Barfield. He joined in holy matrimony with the love of his life Sheila Barfield; a marriage of 45 years. From this union,…...
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Lucy Richardson
Mama Lucy Richardson was born February 2, 1925, the second of eleven children to the union of Lovelace and Mamie Lynch in Halifax County, North Carolina. She went to be in the arms of the Lord and Savior on August 4, 2020. God granted her the desires of her heart to be home and surrounded by her loved ones up to her very last breath. As a child, she dedicated her life to the Lord…...
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Anna G. Dodson
Anna G. Dodson Dr. Anna G. Dodson departed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. She was born in Roanoke, Virginia, to the late James and Mary Gill. Anna was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Amos S. Dodson of Norfolk, Virginia, four brothers, and one sister. Dr. Dodson retired from Norfolk Public Schools after serving thirty years as a teacher, counselor, and administrator. She spent her entire career empowering…...
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Brian Keith Ricks
On August 2, 2020 God dispatched his angels to come and retrieve his son to eternal rest in the safety and comfort of his arms. Brian Keith Ricks affectionately known as “KeKe” was born to the late Jackie Ricks on March 4, 1963 in Norfolk, Virginia. He was the eldest of four children and two whom preceded him in death Maurice Gary Jr. and Prentice Alexander Gary. He was the first grandchild to be born…...
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Marjorie Savage
Marjorie Savage was born on June 8, 1937 and went to meet her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 3, 2020. Marjorie was the second of seven children born to the late Ernest and Florence Savage. Marjorie was predeceased by her sisters Beatrice McNair and Barbara Walton. Marjorie attended the Catholic School Saint Joseph and Saint Mary’s Catholic Church. Marjorie later joined Cathedral of Faith Church of Chesapeake, Virginia. Marjorie attended business school in Norfolk…...
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Lonnie Boone, Jr.
Lonnie Boone, Jr. (Stinka) of Portsmouth, VA entered into eternal rest on August 4, 2020. He was predeceased by his parents, Lonnie Boone, Sr and Dorothy Mae Boone; one son, Derrick D. Boone; two brothers, Barry Boone and Alvin “Keith” Boone, Sr. Lonnie Boone, Jr. received his early childhood education from Portsmouth Public Schools. He lived his life to the fullest with a kind and giving heart. He will truly be missed by all who…...
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Julius Lee Fanning
Julius Lee Fanning aka “Big Ju” of 44 was born on December 18,1975 to Junious Williams and the late Minerva C Sessoms in Virginia Beach, VA. Julius was called to glory on July 28, 2020. Julius accepted the Lord as his personal savior while attending New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ under the leadership of the late Bishop Barrnett K Thourogood. May 8,2015 he attended Adult Learning Center in Virginia Beach, VA where he…...
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Ernest Robert Bullock, III
Ernest Robert Bullock, III went peacefully to the Lord on Monday August 3, 2020 . He was born to Ernest Robert Bullock, Jr. and Elizabeth Holly. Ernest was employed at Sentara Norfolk General for many years, before he retired as an OR Technician. Ernest was predeceased by his father, Ernest Bullock, Jr. and his sister, Sandra Bullock. Ernest leaves to cherish his life and memory to his mother, Elizabeth Holley; two sons, Ernest R. Bullock, IV…...
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Mother Lina R. Langley
Mother Lina Rebecca Langley was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Fannie Wingate; her husband, Allen Langley Sr.; her brothers; Elias, Joseph, Leander and Thomas Wingate and her son, Charles Langley. Mother Lina Rebecca Langley was the second child of 21 children born to Lee and Fannie Wingate. She was married to the late Allen Langley Sr. on December 6, 1947. To this union 8 children were born. Lina was known for her…...
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Andrew Hill
God’s graciously and mysteriously writes his agenda for our lives. In God’s perfect timing we have to make transition from labor to reward. On August 2, 2020 Mr. Andrew Hill experienced his transition from labor to reward. Andrew was born May 31st, 1932 in Tillery, NC to Frank Hill and Eliza Perkins. After receiving his early education, he joined the United States Army where he also took college courses. He was predeceased by three of…...
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Sharon E. Boone
Sharon (peaches) Evon Boone was called home on August 1, 2020. Sharon was born on December 16, 1986 to the late Caroline Evon Boone and Richard (Rick). She was raised by her late Mother Peggy Sharon Smith- Evans. Peaches was a very loving, caring, and giving person. Everyone who knew peaches or cross paths with peaches all had the same reaction to her smile. Peaches had the most genuine, brightest and intoxicating smile most has…...
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Esther Lee Smith
Esther Lee Smith, 65 of Chesapeake, Virginia was called home to rest on Sunday, July 26, 2020 while in the hospital due to breathing complications. “Sissy” as she was affectionately called by family and friends was born on December 24, 1954 in Norfolk, Virginia. She was the 3rd child of nine children to the late Rev. John and Ethel Speller. She was predeceased by siblings Sharrion Horton, Bobby Speller and Calvin Speller. Sissy was educated…...
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Willie L. Thompson
Norfolk- On Thursday, July 30, 2020, Willie Leroy Thompson was called home after a brief illness for a better life with his Lord and Savior. He was born on February 4, 1926 in Titustown, Norfolk, VA to the late Van and Mattie (nee Bookhart) Thompson who provided him with a loving Christian home. Willie, as he was affectionately called, attended the Old Booker T. Washington High School before interrupting his studies to serve in the…...
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John D. Coltrane
John D. Coltrane, 54, of Virginia Beach, VA passed away on July 31, 2020. He was born on November 29, 1965 in Asheboro, North Carolina to Glenda Richardson and John E. Coltrane. He retired after 14 years of service in 2018 from the City of Norfolk as a Fireman. He was a member of Kingdom Life Outreach Center where he served as a Minister and Leader. John was predeceased by his daughter, Dominique L. Owens.…...
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Stephen Christopher Scott
Stephen Christopher Scott received his angel wings and was called to eternal rest on July 31, 2020 after a brief illness. Stephen was born September 25, 1981 to the late Angelo Scott and Judith Scott in Portsmouth, VA. Stephen attended Portsmouth Public Schools and received his Diploma from Penn Foster High School. He was employed at the Marriott Hotel in Norfolk, VA for 12 years and recently at Walmart in Portsmouth, VA. He was a…...
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Catherine D. Ballard
On July 28, 2020, the Lord our God sent angels to bring Catherine home so she could rest in eternal peace. We will forever hold her memories deep in our hearts. Catherine was born February 23, 1939, in Norfolk, VA to the late John Henry Sr., and Catherine Ellis Dagner. She was the youngest of three siblings. Catherine, John Henry Jr., and Richard Lee Roberts grew up on Middle Avenue in the Lindenwood area. Her…...
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Mary J. Stewart
Mary Justina Leola Stewart was born September 17,1965 to the late Richard E. Stewart and Naomi K. Stewart. Mary grew up in the Berkley neighborhood where she attended Lake Taylor High School where she was a member of the girls’ basketball team. Mary loved to sing and had a smile that lit up the sky. Mary accepted Christ as a youth and attended New Hope Baptist Church. Mary was loved and will be missed by…...
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Belita D. Wilson
Belita Wilson, 70, a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and aunt, departed this life on July 30, 2020. She is predeceased by her mother Clara L. Forbes. She leaves to cherish her memory her father, Melvin Jones, 2 daughters; Romina Knight (Keith) and Aubra Denson (Erik), 2 grandchildren; Kendra Knight and Keith Knight Jr; 8 sisters, 6 brothers and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends....
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