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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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Kurtis D. Morgan
Kurtis Demond Morgan, age 44, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at the Maryview Medical Center. He was one of three children born February 16, 1976, in Newport News, to Robert (Tim) Morgan and Cynthia Elaine Morgan. Kurtis was a 1994 graduate of Western Branch High School in Chesapeake, Virginia. Shortly after graduating, he studied at Hampton University. Later he joined the U.S. army in 1999. In Germany, he was in the 52nd…...
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Annette C. Knox-Marshall
Annette Cecilia Knox-Marshall was born on July 22, 1975 in Norfolk, VA to Ann Maxine Woodbury and the late William Josh Knox. She entered into an eternal peace and gained her Heavenly wings on July 29, 2020. Annette graduated from Tidewater Community College as a Certified Nursing Assistant and worked 10 years with Senior Corp where she touched the lives of many. She later transitioned into urgent care with Patient First where throughout her professional…...
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Patria D. Harper
Patria was such a fun, loving and gentle spirit who always had a good or encouraging word to share with everybody. She loved the Lord and was always enthusiastic about her Praise and Worship and spreading the gospel. She always said, “My good Lord gon’ take care of me”. She always had time to listen and pray with people. She would welcome you in, or give you her last; you always felt loved and had…...
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Janie Denise Boone-Taylor
Janie Denise “Neicy” Boone Taylor of Suffolk, VA, well known for her athletic prowess at John F. Kennedy High School and Norfolk State University, died July 22, 2020, at her home in Germantown, MD. She was 61 years old. “While it is extremely difficult to express how devastating it is to lose Neicy, our family remains so very grateful to have been blessed with such a wonderful human being.” Neicy touched so many lives as a…...
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Clinton Smith
On the morning of Wednesday July 29, 2020 God called home to rest Clinton ” Smitty” Smith. Clinton, 87, was a native of Princess Anne County and is predeceased by his father George Smith, his mother Mable Woodhouse and his brother George. Clinton was a high school graduate of Princess Anne County High School and enjoyed playing football. He also enjoyed fishing, watching a good sports game especially the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Redskins…...
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Verta Mae Dukes
On Monday, July 13, 2020, Missionary, Mother Verta Mae Dukes, at the age of 94, received her call to return to the Lord. She left with peace in her heart and a smile on her face. She graciously entered into the presence of the Lord. Mother Dukes was born on August 26, 1925 in Columbia, North Carolina to the loving parents of Jasper and Lillie Mae Wynn. She received her education in North Carolina and…...
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Joseph D. Booker, Jr.
Sunday Afternoon on July 27, at 4:56pm, the angel of death quietly came into our midst and ushered Joseph our devoted love one into eternal rest. Joseph D. Booker, Jr. was born on October 12, 1952 in Portsmouth, Virginia to Rosa L. Long and the late Deacon Joseph D. Booker, Sr. He was predeceased by three brothers, Roosevelt Stover, Larry D. Booker, Sr., and Rickey L. Booker. He attended Portsmouth Public Schools. He worked at…...
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Mary L. Stephenson
On Monday Evening, July 27, 2020, Mary Louise Tyler Stephenson received her wings to go home and be with the Lord. Although, our hearts are heavy with sadness we rejoice to know she is at peace. Mary Louise Tyler Stephenson was affectionately known as “Mary Louise” by family and “Miss Louise” by neighbors in the Ida Barbour Community in Portsmouth, VA. Mary Louise Tyler Stephenson was the daughter of Spurgeon Mitchell Tyler, Sr and Mary…...
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Philippe M. Gardner, II
Philippe Miguel Gardner II Philippe Miguel Gardner II was born on October 2, 1989 in San Diego, California to Philippe Gardner and Marcia Gardner (née Lipscomb). The fourth born following three older sisters, he was both the only son and “baby boy”. From a young age, Philippe II was curious, gregarious, and protective of friends and family. He loved learning, exploring, and indulging in his creative gifts. Philippe brought his robust curiosity and friendly…...
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Sylvia Ray Stokely
Sylvia Ray Stokely of the Titustown Section of Norfolk went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 27, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Sylvia was born December 13,1929 in Mars Hill, NC, and is one of nine children born to the late Avery and Ida Ray. She married Troy Stokely in 1952 and moved to Norfolk, VA where they raised their family. In 2013 Troy, her husband of 59 years,…...
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Robert M. Davis
Robert Michael Davis was born in Ahoskie, North Carolina, to the late Robert and Elaine Davis on October 1, 1949. He departed this life on Sunday, July 26, 2020, at Virginia Commonwealth Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia. At an early age Michael joined Philippi Baptist Church in Cofield, North Carolina. He later joined Hopewell Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, and remained a member until his death. He received his early education at Calvin Scott Brown…...
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Gwendolyn D. Cherry
Gwendolyn Diann Cherry of the 2500 block of E. Princess Anne Road, Norfolk, VA was born on October 5, 1954 to the late Alven and Robertha K. Cherrry. Gwendolyn has six siblings, Marvette Hardy (Robert), Alven Cherry, Roy Cherry (Sandra) Danita Cherry, Theodore Cherry and Stephanie Cherry Shaw. She is a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. Gwendolyn worked as a Dietary Technician for several years at Norfolk General Hospital along side her mother.…...
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Derrick Horton
Derrick Horton was born in 1990 Norfolk, Virginia to Arnessa Horton and Derrick Davis. Derrick was raised in Rocky Mountain, North Carolina and later moved back home to Norfolk, Virginia. He attended Norfolk Public Schools where he obtained his General Education Diploma (GED), HVAC and Electrical Certification. Derrick was very family orientated, a great father, and deeply loved by his mother. He was a great son, father, brother, and friend. He will be truly missed…...
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Antionette L. Blackwell
On January 2, 1957 in Conway, North Carolina, Frances Z. Jones and the late Leo Boone welcomed Antionette into this world. In 1975 she graduated from W.S. Creecy High School, life later leading her into Norfolk, Virginia, where she met her husband Roosevelt Blackwell, Jr. They married in 1985 and their union produced 3 children. Her motherly love extended to the many children that she cared for throughout her life. In addition to the children…...
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Herbert Gilliam, Sr.
Mr. Herbert Gilliam Sr. (Coochie) was born in Norfolk, VA on March 26, 1947 to the late Charlie and Queenie Gilliam. He was married to the late Mrs. Sylvia L. Gilliam. They will celebrate their 51st Wedding Anniversary together in Heaven on August 1st. The youngest of eight children, Herb was the apple of his Mother’s eye. He often spoke of special times spent with his Mother reading and studying the bible. He regularly quoted scriptures that he…...
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Shirley C. Wright
Shirley Celestine Wright went peacefully to the Lord on Friday, July 24, 2020. She was born to Isaac Shaw and Lillian Wyatt. She was employed at the Harrison opera House in Norfolk Virginia for many years, she also was a member of olive Grove Baptist church, and A board member of the HOA of Wellington Oaks for over 30 years, she was known best for being a coach and a mentor to the young ladies…...
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Vanessa A. Britt
Vanessa Ann Britt, affectionally known to her family as “Baba” peacefully departed this earthly life into eternal rest after a lengthy fight with Kidney Failure on Wednesday, July 23, 2020, in Portsmouth, VA. Vanessa was born to Hattie M. “Britt” Taylor and the late William E. Britt on January 4, 1961 in Norfolk, VA. Vanessa believed and accepted Jesus Christ as her Personal Savior at an early age while attending Central Baptist Church in Washington,…...
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Valerie Denise Hall
Ms. Valerie Denise Hall was born on August 18th, 1957 in Manhattan, New York to the late Ella Louise Johnson, and Horace Quinton Johnson and was called home on July 22, 2020. She was a singer, model, and performer in her former years, and later worked in hospitality until she retired in 2012. She loved the beach and fishing from sunrise to sunset, and loved knitting and crocheting scarves, hats, and jewelry. She loved her…...
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Kenneth Malik Davis
Kenneth Malik Davis “Three” was born on December 14, 1999 to Aretha Davis & Cornell Evans. Kenneth was loved by many, he departed this life on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Kenneth was preceded in death by his grandfather, Kenneth Shelton. Left to cherish his memories is his spouse, Daphne, mother, Aretha Davis, father, Cornell Evans, sisters, Inika Davis, Isys Davis, and Erykah Davis, brothers, Jalik Davis and Cashmere Bunch, grandparents,…...
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Francine Gladys Jones
Mrs. Francine G. Jones was born on September 24, 1959 in Portsmouth, VA to the late John Walker, Sr. and Thelma Brown. She was called home on July 22, 2020. She received her education in Portsmouth Public School System throughout her life. Francine was employed at various jobs such as nursing, cooking, Usher at church and taking care of her family and friends. She loved to fish, bowl and helping others. Whenever you call her,…...
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Melinease Hutchinson
Melinease Hightower Hutchinson, age 90, entered into eternal rest on July 22, 2020 at her home in Norfolk, Va. She graduated from Washington Irving H.S. and attended New York City College studying accounting. She worked for CBS Inc. as an accountant. She had a lifetime of achievement in politics as a campaign coordinator for politicians including Senator Yvonne Miller, Congressman Bobby Scott and Senator Mark Warner. As an NAACP icon she received the Youth Advocate…...
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Charletta Virginia Clifton Thomas
Charletta Virginia Clifton Thomas passed away on July 21, 2020....
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Ethel A. Barnard
On Monday, July 20, 2020, God called one Christian Warrior from battle to rest in his heavenly home. Ethel White Barnard was born on December 30, 1935 to the late Charlie Franklin White and Mamie Spellman White in Moyock, NC. Ethel accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior very early in life. She became a member of Pilgrim Journey A.M.E. Zion Church located in Moyock, NC as a child. Upon relocating to Chesapeake, VA she…...
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Dellaviola K. Culpepper-James
On Sunday, July 19, 2020, the Lord came and took Della to her heavenly home. Dellaviolla “K.C.” James, 49 was born in Portsmouth, VA on January 23, 1971. She was the oldest of Joann and Thomas Culpepper, Sr. Della graduated from I.C. Norcom, Tidewater Community College with an A.D. and Norfolk, State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business. She has had various jobs, Clerk at Norfolk Naval Shipyard Apprentice School, Home Healthcare…...
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Margaret M. Riddick
Mrs. Margaret Meeks Riddick 84, of Chesapeake, Va. departed this life on Monday, July 20, 2020 peacefully. Margaret is the daughter of the late Eddie Lee and Larusha Meeks. She graduated from George Washington Carver High School. Margaret received her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Saint Augustine University. She devoted 35 years of her life teaching within the public-school systems. She retired from Norfolk Public Schools as an Elementary Education Professional. Margaret is a…...
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William David Charles
William David Charles, affectionately called Will, was born to Dawn Charles and the late Roscoe Kennedy Charles on June 21, 1995. William was named after his late uncles William Simmons, David Williams, and Charles Williams. William spent his entire life in Virginia Beach until he returned to rest on June 17, 2020. William attended Virginia Beach City Public Schools his entire life and was a natural athlete. He played basketball at Ocean Lakes High School…...
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Jewel Shaw
On Saturday July 18, 2020 God called Jewel Shaw to rest into eternal life. She was born on January 25, 1938 in Sumpter, S.C. to the late Gertrude Ellerbe Dicks Sullivan and Vernon “Buster” Dicks. She was the second daughter born of this union. Jewel was raised in Brooklyn, NY where she attended NYC Public Schools. Later, as a teen she relocated to the Tidewater area and planted her roots in Norfolk, VA. She then…...
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Florine Boyd White
Florine Boyd White passed away on July 18, 202. She is predeceased by her husband, Wyatt White; parents, Lonnie Boyd, Sr. and Eliza Boyd; sister, Joyce Boyd and brother, Curtis Boyd. She leaves to cherish her memories daughters, Tasha Boyd Lassiter (Jerry) of Norfolk, VA, Donica B. (Steve) of GA and Wyette M. White of VA; son, Troy Robert Boyd (Nita) of Virginia Beach; grandchildren, Alveta Boyd, Natasha Boyd, Rashard Boyd, Jamal Childs (Nisia), Tashara…...
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Dorothy Lee Spruill
The Life and Legacy of Dorothy Lee Baxter Spruill Dorothy Lee Baxter Spruill was born December 1, 1943 to the late Sam and Emma Baxter of Aurora, North Carolina. Our Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Cousin was called to her peaceful external rest July 18, 2020. Known to everyone as “Momma Dot” Ms. Dot she showed love to so many because of her loving heart everyone was welcome to a place to sleep…...
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Tony Balknight, Jr.
Tony “BAN-Tu” Balknight, Jr., 87, of Portsmouth, Virginia went home to be with Lord on July 19, 2020 peacefully in his home. He never missed a game on Sunday and wouldn’t do any business on that important day. Tony was true fan of the Washington Redskins and loved talking about all sports. That was his soap opera. During his early years of life he served our country in the Army and Navy. Tony did 30…...
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