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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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Lorita M. Woodson
Lorita Woodson, 44, of Portsmouth, VA, died July 19, 2020, in Portsmouth, VA. Lorita was born July 1, 1976, in Portsmouth, VA, to Howard Hunt and Joyce Hodges. Lorita’s love of life shined bright to all that knew her. Anyone that spent time with her knows how special she was. Her gentle smile and contagious laugh will be always remembered. She is survived by her husband, Tunto Woodson; sisters, Yvette Hodges, Doris Watson, and Lowanda…...
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Antonio Armstrong
Antonio “Tony” Armstrong went home to be with his heavenly father on July 17, 2020 in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He was born to the late Dorothy Mae Slater and Robert Lee Barnes Sr. on January 18, 1967 in Norfolk, Virginia. He was raised on Liberty St. in South Norfolk until the age of ten when his mother passed. He then moves to Pleasant Park and was raised with his father and step mother Lilly…...
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Lina M. Atkinson
Lina Mae Atkinson was born May 2, 1934 in Wilson County to the late Turner and Alice Hines. She attended the Wilson County Public Schools, located in North Carolina. She married the late Jesse Thomas (Sonny) Atkinson in 1951, and to this union 8 children were birth. For more than 17 years, Lina worked at the Bruce Food Processing of Wilson, NC, where she enjoyed working with her best friend and driving her green station-wagon.,…...
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Deonne L. Jenkins
Deonne Laray Jenkins, 46, entered this world December 5, 1973 at Potomac Hospital in Woodbridge, Virginia. He was the second child of seven to the Dwight Anthony (preceded him in death) and his loving mother, Alice Mae Jenkins. Deonne attended schools the Portsmouth Public School System, as well as, ITT Technical Institute, in Norfolk, Virginia where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, as well as multiple licenses & certificates in HVAC and Carpentry. He was…...
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Arlene Giles
The Life and Legacy of Arlene Clara Giles July 2, 1935 – July 12, 2020 Heaven’s gates were opened to receive an angel, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-Grandmother. On Sunday, July 12, 2020, Arlene Clara Giles entered into eternal life. She was born in Tupelo, Mississippi on July2, 1935. She was the daughter of the late Fred Douglas Griffin and Jessie Louie Griffin. She had one brother, Fred Douglas Griffin, Jr. who preceded her…...
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Rudolph Perkins
Rudolph Lee Perkins affectionally called Rudy was called home to eternal rest on July 17, 2020. He was born on February 7, 1932 in South Norfolk, Virginia to the late Frank and Dora Perkins. Rudy graduated from St. Joseph’s High School and later attended the former Norfolk State College. He also served in the United States Army. He eventually retired as a Lumber Inspector with the Norfolk Naval base after over 30 years of service. Rudy is predeceased by…...
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Joshua Isaiah Keene
Joshua Isaiah Keene, 24 departed Friday, June 26, 2020. He was born into a loving family on July 1st, 1995 in Norfolk, Virginia. Joshua was the son of Kevin and Veronica Keene. He was educated in the Rock Hill South Carolina Public School System and the Walnut Grove Christian Academy. He moved to Los Angeles, California in 2016 to pursue a career in music. He was an adoring, courageous and adventurous young man who touched…...
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Zachary Nasir Allen
Zachary Nasir Allen was born on July 15, 2020 in Norfolk Sentara Hospital, Norfolk, VA with his mother and father by his side. Even though his time here was brief, he was an active little one with his own personality. During the time here, he was able to express his love and happiness to his mother, father and grandmother, Verlene Chandler. Prior to him transitioning to an angel, he left us with one more smile.…...
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Edward Michael Stallings
Edward Michael Stallings, also affectionately known as Big Ed, was born July 7,1961 to the late Shirley and Ida Stallings. He attended Norfolk Public Schools and was a marine insulator with Coastal Marine Services. Ed was predeceased by his sister, Jackie . He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of twenty three years, Tammy; his baby girl and pride and joy, Kaiya; his sweet grandson, Kaiden; three sisters, Ida, Vanessa, and Shirley; one…...
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Pamela Denise Briggs
Pamela Denise Briggs departed this life on July 6, 2020 after a brief illness. She was born in Chelsea, MA on September 30, 1963 to USN Ret. Harold H. Briggs (deceased) and Evelyn E. Goodman Briggs. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Arthur and Viola Goodman of Chesapeake, VA. Pam was educated in the Chesapeake public school system and graduated from Western Branch High in 1981. After graduation she attended Norfolk State University…...
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Frances D. White
“We Love You Mom” Words cannot express our sadness as a family to lose someone as special as our – “Frances Delores White” who will never be forgotten. You will remain forever in our heart. We may no longer see you with our eyes, touch you with our hands but your spirit will endure with us forever. We will cherish the life lessons, knowledge in which you bestowed upon the family and will honor the…...
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Eugene Darnell Miller
Eugene D. Miller, known lovingly as Redd, was born to Julius Price and the late Pearlie Jane Miller on December 7, 1955. Eugene was raised in the Berkley section of Norfolk, VA. On July 15, 2020, Eugene left his earthly body to join his mother and other family members. Eugene was educated through Norfolk Public Schools. In his early years, he worked for Norfolk Coffee Company and the shipyard. Prior to owning and operating Redd’s…...
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Joyce E. Rustin
Joyce Elizabeth Rustin, 76 of Norfolk Virginia peacefully passed away July 10, 2020 at her home with family at her side. Joyce was born April 4, 1944 to the late Velma Mae Stewart in Brooklyn, New York but eventually moved to Norfolk, Virginia. There she would continue to raise her 3 children with her late husband Leonard Rustin. Joyce work as a cook for different restaurants to support her family and loved what she did. Joyce is survived by two children:…...
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LaKeisha Fugate
On Friday, July 10, 2020 our loved one Lakeisha Latrell Fugate “Yabba” was called to her eternal home. She was born in Norfolk, VA on June 16, 1975 to the late Ernestine Fugate- Whitfield and Gerrad McPherson Sr. and stepfather, Nathaniel Payton. She resided in Park Place majority of her life. Lakeisha attended Norfolk Public Schools. She was a pre-cook at a restaurant named Carolina Soulfood before they closed. The loved ones she leaves behind…...
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Sabrina A. Jones
Sabrina “Brina” Anne Jones, 38 years old, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Sentara Leigh Hospital, Norfolk, Virginia. She was born August 2, 1981 to Robert Lawrence Jones Sr and the late Sylvia Weeks Jones of Norfolk, Virginia. Sabrina began her education at Norfolk Elementary School and graduated from Portsmouth’s High School in 2000. Sabrina continued her education at Old Dominion University graduating in 2004. Sabrina was full of life and…...
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Clyde L. Mason
On Thursday, June 18, 2020, Clyde Lawrence Mason went to heaven to be with his beloved wife, Cheryl. The world has lost a great brother, father, uncle, Papa, and friend. Clyde was born July 22, 1964, in Portsmouth, VA. He and his twin brother Charles Mason Jr. were raised by their parents, the late Doris and Charles Mason Sr. Left to cherish his memory are his brother Charles; his children Jessica (Mark) Everett, Joshua Mason, Matthew Mason, Elizabeth Mason, Kathryn (Jacob) Leonard, Chris (Leah) Baggett, Brian…...
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Daniel Yancey, II
Daniel Deward Yancey, II was born August 2, 1990 to Robin C. Bryant and Daniel D. Yancey in Norfolk, VA. He was the 2nd child of 3 children. Less than 2 years ago he dedicated his life to Christ at First Baptist Church of Denbeigh in Newport News, VA. Daniel attended Lake Taylor High School in Norfolk. In those years he was actively involved in recreation football and baseball. He departed this life on July…...
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