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Damarius L. Odom
Damarius Lafonte Odom was a native of Chesapeake, Virginia, born May 27,1998, in Chesapeake, VA, to Sonya Odom and Ronnell Flowers. Damarius graduated from Hopewell High School and went on to further his education at St. Augustine College, Raleigh, North Carolina, where he majored in Business Management. Damarius was a truck driver for Enidan Enterprises, LLC., and went on to chase his dream to acquire his CDLA credentials as a student at Shippers Choice Trucking School. He had…...
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Danny Keith Newsome
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Danny Keith Newsome, born on March 6, 1960, to Delores Newsome (whom he cherished) and the late James Henry Newsome. On December 14, 2023, Danny departed this world, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and profound kindness. On February 20, 2016, Danny married the love of his life, Adrian Newsome, in a private ceremony at the house that became their cherished home, performed by Minister Bernard Thomas. He was the proud and loving father of Monique Newsome and Danny Newsome; a…...
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Emily F. Hurdle
Emily F Hurdle, of Portsmouth, VA, transitioned on December 11, 2023 peacefully in her home. She was born on January 5, 1941 in Nansemond County, VA to the late Octavius and Augusta Hurdle. She is survived by her son, Clyde Andrew Hurdle; her older brother, Lilburn Hurdle of Portsmouth, VA, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was predeceased by her brothers Frank, Fred, Jather, Linwood, Sherwood and Lemuel; and two sisters, Charity Hurdle, and Sarah…...
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Barbara Diane Skinner
Barbara Diane Skinner departed this life on the morning of Sunday, December 10, 2023, rising at 5:39a.m. about the hour she did each morning but rising into the arms of God. Barbara was born to Magnolia Johnson and Thomas Skinner on February 17, 1957 in Norfolk, Virginia. Barbara attended school in the NorfolkPublic Schools system. She attended the old Ruffner as well as Booker T. Washington High School. Barbara was known for caring for others. In her younger years, she would care for elderly…...
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Frankie Harris, Jr.
Frankie Harris was born August 9, 1942 to the Late Charlie and Annie Lee Harris in South Hill, Virginia. Frankie transitioned this life December 10, 2023, after an extended illness in the hospital, he was transferred to the Norfolk Health and Rehibalitaion Center At an early age Frankie moved to Brooklyn, New York. He later relocated to Norfolk, VA to be near his family. There he was employed by various companies. Frankie was perceived in…...
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Gloria Lee Lowe
Gloria L. Lowe peacefully entered eternal rest on Monday, December 11, 2023, at the age of 89. Born on October 9, 1934, in Norfolk, VA, she was a devoted soul who dedicated 27 years of her life to the Norfolk Public School system after receiving her education in the same institution. Gloria is preceded in death by her mother, Thelma Briley; her son, Antonia Lowe (Tony), and her brother Curtis Holley, Sr. She now joins them in a serene reunion. Known…...
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Gaston D. Dozier, III
Gaston Douglas Dozier affectionately called Boy or Butch entered into eternal rest on December 11, 2023. He is now resting and worshipping his Lord; no more sickness, and no more pain. Gaston was the second child born to the late Gaston and Carrie Dozier on July 7, 1950, in Tarboro, NC. The family moved to Portsmouth VA in the early sixties. The Brighton Community (Wirt Street) was his place of residence. He attended First Baptist…...
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Melvin Ben Wilkerson
Melvin Ben Wilkerson, of Norfolk, VA passed entered eternal rest on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at his home surrounded by the people that he loved. Melvin was born on July 17, 1960 to the late Nellie Mae Jones and Leamon Wilkerson, Jr. He was preceded in death by his son Carlos Wilkerson, Sr., brother Larry Wilkerson, and second mother Vastine Wilkerson. Melvin had a heart of gold and would give you the shirt off his…...
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Reginald Collins
Reginald Harrison Collins affectionately known as “Reggie” entered into this life to Shardel McCoy Collins and Carl Harrison Collins on December 3, 1979 in Long Island, New York. He departed the physical life unexpectedly on December 7, 2023. Reggie was raised in a family surrounded by love and support. He was a pipefitter by trade at Norfolk Naval Shipyard for the last 12 years. Prior to that, Reggie was an Enginemen in the United States Navy for 6 years. He served proudly and was a combat…...
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Azilee S. Peterson
Mrs. Peterson was born Azilee (affectionately called “Lee”) Cathcart on October 10, 1944, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, to the marital union of Mr. Booker T. and Mrs. Rebecca Smith Cathcart. She was the second eldest of nine children and the first daughter of two girls. Her mother, father, and two brothers (Leonard and James Robert Cathcart) all preceded her in death. After a move to Chesapeake, Virginia, she met and married her current husband,…...
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William Adam Johnson
William Adam Johnson age 51 and a resident of Norfolk VA passed away on December 7, 2023. William was born on September 1, 1972 to the late Ferrell and Lorraine. He attended Norview High School, He kept you laughing and he loved to fish and crab. On February 21, 1991 he was blessed with the birth of his son Corey Jenkins in Norfolk VA and a daughter Deliila Brodie. He married the love of his life…...
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Paul Lawrence Howard, Jr.
Paul Lawrence Howard was born October 21, 1930 in Portsmouth, Virginia from the union of the late Bishop Paul Howard and Cornelia Newby. Paul gave his devoted soul to Christ at an early age, and spent his formative years in his father’s church, fostering a profound love for spirituality. He met the love of her life, Lillie, who he called his “Sugar Baby” and “Sugar Baby” affectionately called him “Peter Paul.” Their passion became a union on April 10, 1953. From this union, there…...
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Rudolph Crowell, Jr.
Rudolph (Rudy) Crowell, Jr., Son of the late Rudolph Crowell Sr. and Nellie C. Mason, was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on October 31, 1955. On December 5, 2023, Rudy was called home to be with the Lord. He was called Pookey, Uncle Poo-bear or just Rudy by friends and loved ones and received his education in the Portsmouth public schools. He later enlisted into the United States Army where he would receive an Honorable discharge.…...
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Carolyn Lee Beale
On December 5, 2023, our dear Mother, Carolyn Lee Beale, transitioned from death to eternal life with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Carolyn was an active Mount Gilead Missionary Baptist Church member, serving in the Intercessory Prayer Ministry, Vacation Bible School, and Sunday School and assisting in the New Members Ministry. Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her husband, Amos Lee Beale; her children, Cassandra Lee Bowser, Gerri R.…...
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Donna L. Christian-Willis
Donna Laverne Christian–Willis passed away December 2, 2023. She was born on March 18, 1956, in New York City, to the late Lloyd and Pearl Christian. Donna is survived by her loving children, Christian and Jaclyn (Rick); grandchildren, Justin, Jaelynn, Brooklyn, Madelyn, and Jackson; brothers, Peter (Theresa) and Lawrence; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Willis, her parents, Lloyd and Pearl Christian, and her sister, Zoranna Christian Glover. As a dedicated member of the Christian Congregation of…...
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Audrey E. Daniel
On the early morning of December 3, 2023, Audrey Ernestine Turner Daniel peacefully transitioned, surrounded by her family. Audrey Daniel was born in Norfolk, Virginia, on October 29, 1932. Audrey was of Jamaican and Indian descent. She was the daughter of the late Pearl Turner and James Henry Harris. She attended Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, Virginia. In 1951, she met and married Willie Frank Daniel. They had five children from that union:…...
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Howard M. Williams, Sr.
Virginia Beach, Virginia – COL (Ret) Howard Mordecia Williams Sr., age 92, passed away on December 3, 2023, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He was born on September 14, 1931, in Elloree, South Carolina to the late Marion Robert Williams and Ethel Blondell (Waymer) Williams. Howard was a deeply religious man of faith and lifelong member of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) church. He served his country with honor and distinction as a 30-year career Army…...
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Michael Carlton Hughes
On Sunday, December 3, 2023, our Lord and Savior called our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend MICHAEL CARLTON HUGHES home from his labor to eternal rest. Michael was born the eldest child of three on August 17, 1951, to the late James and Evelyn Hughes in Portsmouth, Virginia. He graduated from I. C. Norcom High School class of 1969. He went on to further his education and obtaining his B.S. degree in…...
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Charles Allen Shobe
Charles Allen Shobe affectionately known by his family and friends as “Allen”, born July 24, 1951 in Elkins, West Virginia, to the late Charles Alexander Shobe and Nellie Ruth Weaver. Allen passed away peacefully on November 25, 2023 in Portsmouth, VA. Allen graduated from Elkins High School in Elkins, West Virginia in 1970. He worked for Elkins Industrial as a carpenter. He, later moved to Virginia and worked for Kempsville Builders. Allen is predeceased by…...
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Carl Leon Davis
Carl Leon Davis was born on March 9, 1963, in Mobile, Alabama to the parents of Emma Hosey and Joseph C. Davis. Carl suddenly passed away the evening of November 30, 2023. Carl had seven siblings: Mattie Hunter (preceded in death), Rosa Hayes (preceded in death), William Davis, Walter Davis (preceded in death), Theresa Davis- Fleeton, Erma Moore, and Rhunda Davis. Carl was married to his wife Alfredia Davis for over 27 years. Carl and…...
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Carrie Louise Odom Vincent
Carrie Louise Odom Vincent was born to the late Hurley Jackson Odom, Sr. and Mary Virginia Cross Odom on January 9, 1949 in Holland, Virginia. She passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the fifth child of thirteen and graduated from Central High School (North Carolina) in 1968. After high school, she attended Portsmouth Community College for a year and worked at Union Camps for year prior to moving to Philadelphia.…...
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Tiffany Cassandra Henry
Tiffany Cassandra Henry, born October 31, 1981 was called home to rest November 27, 2023. She is predeceased by her mother, Rosemary Horton; her father, Colonel Hilliard Henry, Jr. and her grandmothers, Shirley Robinson, Lillian Bowen; and grandfathers, Dandgure Robinson, Sr., and Colonel Hilliard Henry, Sr. She is survived by her beautiful children, Avontae Henry, Alexis Henry and Jahmel Elliott; grandchildren, Avelyn Henry, Ainsley Henry and Olivia Logan; stepfather, Cleveland Horton; siblings, Dethaniel Savone Henry,Sr. (wife-LaDonna), David Henry, Jermaine Turner, Jahmal Henry and Roberta Henry; granddaughter…...
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David Leroy Harvey
When reflecting on the life of our beloved David L. Harvey, Sr., words are priceless, love is unlimited and memories are timeless! Born January 31, 1955 born to Evelyn Virginia Harvey. He attended First Colonial High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Affectionately called, “Heavy D”, David was married to the love of his life, Vanessa Dale Harrison Myers for over 42 years and was the father of four children, Davina Hubbard (Taron, Tierra, Tevin, Thailyn,…...
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