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Cheryl L. Ascencio
Cheryl Lynette Ascencio, known to many as Lynette, was born on August 10th 1959 in Suffolk, Virginia to Bertha (Brown) Artis and Sylvester Thorpe, Jr. She traveled between Virginia and New York during her upbringing. She graduated from Norman Thomas High School in New York, New York in 1977. She went on to start a career in accounting that would take her to multiple places throughout her lifetime. Lynette was a woman of faith and…...
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Melvin Clifton Vaughan
Melvin C. Vaughan went home to be with God on July 2, 2020. Melvin died peacefully in his home. Melvin graduated from Wilson High School. Melvin was a Security Officer for 15 years. He enjoyed working with people. Melvin always had a smile on his face and was a fun loving person. He was a member of the Mt. Nebo R.Z.U.A. Church for over 20 years. He served God with gladness. He was president of…...
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Portia Winborne
Portia Ann Winborne, known to her family and friends as “Po-Po” and “Turkey Chops” was the third child of Essie Johnson – Gibbs and the late MacArther Winborne Sr. She was born in Portsmouth, VA on November 16, 1969. She was called home to be with her heavenly father on June 28, 2020. Portia received Christ as her personal savior at an early age. She was a member of Macedonia Church in Woodbury, NJ. She…...
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Anthony K. Harrell
Anthony was born on April 6,1979 to Deacon George Clifford and Catherine Harrell. Anthony excepted Christ at an early age and would be seen with his father Deacon George Harrell in church. He often rode the church van driven by his father Deacon Harrell transporting any and everyone who wanted to attend services. Anthony attended the Norfolk Public Schools graduating from Booker T. Washington High School. Anthony was offered a full football scholarship to attend…...
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Willie Patrick Dixon
In the quietness of the early morning of July 5, 2020, Willie Patrick Dixon went to meet his Lord and Savior. There comes a time in this life when we all must say “Goodbye” but faith, love, hope and trust will never die. Willie was a native of Norfolk, Virginia for 63 years, he graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1975. He was born to the late Rev. Herbert Perry Dixon, Sr. and…...
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Antonia S. Everett
Antonia “Tony” Sharome Everett passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at the age of 34 years. Tony was a skilled subcontractor, tradesman, furniture designer and builder; and animal lover with a huge heart and smile to match. He had a distinctive laugh, infectious charm, and an adventurous spirit. He is preceded in death by his father, Preston Everett, his grandfather, Cecil Perry and his great- grandmother, Bessie Gordon. Tony will be forever remembered…...
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Julius C. Darden, Jr.
Julius C. Darden, Jr, affectionately known as Butch, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 27, 2020. He was born on April 18, 1951 to the late Julius C. Darden, Sr and Odessa Hamlin Darden, at the Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Veronica “Ronnie” Freeman. He was a 1968 graduate of George Washington Carver High School in Chesapeake, Virginia. He enlisted into the United States…...
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Malia A. Simon
Malia Alanda Simon Sunrise: June 9, 2020 Sunset: June 28, 2020 Malia Alanda Simon was granted her angel wings on June 28, 2020. Her final days were spent surrounded by family that Malia had touched in some way throughout her short, yet very memorable life. Malia’s life would seem too short to many. But those who were touched by her understood that the quality of her existence would be challenging but her time with…...
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Meta Thomas
Meta Etta Thomas, affectionetely called “Me-et”, wwas born to the late General and Rosa Parker on June 20,1921 in Windsor, NC. She was raised and educated in Bertie County. Meta worked for many years as a domestic worker and care giver for numerous children , all have remained in touch until her passing. In her youth she was an active member of Sandy Point Baptist Church until she moved to Virginia. In 1951 she moved…...
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Frank A. Elms
Frank Anthony Elms heard the Master’s call and followed him to glory on July 1, 2020 after a short illness. He was born in Norfolk County to the late Elenora and Frank E. Elms. After completing high school, he was a master welder and CDL truck driver for many years. At an early age, he received Christ and attended Third Baptist Church. He became a member of Calvary Revival and served faithfully until his health…...
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Alvin Kiah Jones
On June 29, 2020, Alvin Kiah Jones was called to be with the Lord. He was a native of Norfolk, Va. He was the son of the late Patrick and Blanche Jones. Alvin Jones Attended Booker T. Washington High School. He was employed for 47 years at Norshipco, now BAE Systems. Alvin was the supervisor of the Labor Department. He was preceded by his sister, Blanche Jones and son, Alvin Jones, Jr. He leaves to…...
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Charles L. Wilson, Jr.
Charles Leroy Wilson, Jr (Chuck or Charlie) was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 7, 1957 to Henrietta Vaughn Haywood and the late Charles Leroy Wilson, Sr. He transitioned this life on June 27, 2020 at Sentara Virginia Beach Hospital. On October 7, 1989, Chuck married the love of his life, Debra Gore, in Reidsville, North Carolina. Chuck and Deb were married for over 30 years. To this union, God blessed them with two wonderful…...
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Jean T. Jones
On Wednesday, July 1, 2020, our beloved Mom, Jean Teresa Parker Jones entered eternal rest. She was born in Norfolk, VA, May 6, 1948 to the late Mary Parker Jones and Randolph Fitchett. She was educated in Norfolk Public Schools. She was employed with Peter Decker Law Firm for 30 years. She retired from the government after 10 years of employment. She leaves to cherish her memory 4 children, Jonita Wiggins (Henry Wiggins), Kenneth Parker…...
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Jacqueline P. Norris
Jacqueline P. “Jackie” Norris was called home June 29, 2020 at her home in Chesapeake,Va.. While her passing was a shock to her family and friends, the Lord’s plan was already set. Jackie was born April 15,1958 in New York, NY to the late Johnny Williams and Madie Williams Oxendine. Raised in Rocky Mount, North Carolina and Charlotte Court House, Virginia. Jackie attended the North Carolina and Virginia public school systems. She continued her education…...
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Michael Eugene Elliott
Michael Eugene Elliott, 61, affectionally known as “Big Mike”, transitioned from earth to eternal life on June 25, 2020. Michael was the fourth child born to the late Robert and Mildred Elliott on August 22, 1958 in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was educated in the Portsmouth Public School system and played football for I.C. Norcom High School, before graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1979. Michael was a member of First Baptist Elm Ave under the…...
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Lynessia Yvette Gaddy
Lynessia Yvette Gaddy or “Sweetie” as she was affectionately known by family & friends was born on February 20,1965. She held a management position at Sam’s Club & attended Lake Taylor High School in Norfolk, Virginia. As a child she earned the nickname “Sweetie” from her uncle because she would often crawl around in her oversized pajamas resembling the Sweetpea character in Popeye cartoons. Sweetie definitely lived up to her name, never hesitating to lend a…...
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Anthony Jerome Smith
Anthony Smith aka Boone, 62 of Norfolk VA, passed June 20, 2020. Anthony attended Lake Taylor High School and was a member of New Rising Sun UHC. Anthony is predeceased by his father, Rev. Waverly Smith; two sisters, Celia Chiqbue and Constance “Connie” Smith. Anthony leaves to cherish his memories his son, Anthony Welch; his mother, Reda Mae Smith; eight sisters, two brothers, two grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins....
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Christine Neville
Christine Byrd-Neville was born December 2 ,1948 in Accomack County, Virginia. Christine was born to the late Tanzetta Selby and Oakley Byrd Sr. She transitioned to eternal rest on the afternoon of Friday, June 26 , 2020. Christine received her education through Norfolk Public Schools and later relocated to Philadelphia, PA. While residing in Philadelphia, she was a member of St. Stephen’s Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor James M. Harrington Sr. Christine spent numerous years in Philadelphia before returning…...
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Chattanooga Octavia Dixon
Chattanooga Dixon Harris, 42, departed this earthly realm and transitioned into eternal rest on June 24, 2020. Chattanooga was born to Denise Dixon and Willie Dixon, Jr. on August 31, 1977 in New Bern, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tomas Harris and daughter, Shonterra Dixon. Chattanooga accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of her grandmother, Pastor Vera Skinner at Great Branch Holiness Church. She later became a member…...
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Mamie Louise Goode-Rodgers
Mamie Louise Goode-Rodgers, 95, was called to glory on June 19, 2020. She was born in Dinwiddie County, on October 31, 1925. She was the daughter of the late Deacon Jeff Goode of Norfolk, Virginia and the late Sarah Ella Bland of Dinwiddie County, Petersburg, VA. She was a lifelong member of Third Baptist Church since the age of eleven under the late Dr. B.W. Dancey. She attended I.C. Norcom High School and was a…...
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Gertrude Wadsworth Fogg
Gertrude Wadsworth- Fogg, 77 of Norfolk, Virginia was called home on Friday, June 26th to be the with her Lord and Savior. Gertrude was educated through The Norfolk Public School System, where she later became a caregiver for many years. She was a member of New Hope Congregational Christian Church. Gertrude was preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph Wadsworth Sr. and Daisy Winfield, stepfather, Harry Lee Winfield, grandmother, Bettie Williams, two sisters, Doris Jackson,…...
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Maurice Leroy Walker
Maurice Leroy Walker, 78, of Norfolk, Virginia, passed away peacefully in his home, on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Helen Walker; sister, Margaret Oliver, a son, and a daughter. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Evon Walker; daughters, Katrina Walker and Shelly (Emanuel) Spain; son, Marvin Terry; stepchildren, Cynthia (Wayne) Little, Marshall (Lisa) Miller, Fredirco Miller, Crystal Dawson, Leo (Monique)…...
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Sandra L. Outland
Sandra Louise Outland was born on January 28, 1956 in Northampton County, Virginia. She peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Clifton Harmon and Eunice Brickhouse Harmon. Sandra was a loving sister and devoted aunt. Sandra loved reading books, magazines, sewing, crossword puzzles, using the computer and reading her bible daily. She was known for her gentile kindness to everyone. She also loved texting and calling everyone…...
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Kenneth Holloway
During the early morning of Thursday, June 18, 2020, Kenneth Holloway quietly transitioned from his earthly home to eternal rest at Governors Glen Assisted Living in Atlanta, Georgia. Born March 27, 1947, he was the son of the late Emma Holloway Blackmon and David Blackmon. Kenneth grew up in the Seatack Community of Virginia Beach, Virginia and was a proud 1965 graduate of Union Kempsville High School. He continued his studies at Norfolk State College…...
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Daphne T. Childs
Celebration of Life For Daphne Toni Childs A TIME TO BE BORN Daphne Toni Childs was born on October 21, 1960 to the late Carl and Mae Bell Madden in Brooklyn, New York. Daphne graduated from Fort Hamilton High School in Brooklyn, New York. A TIME TO ACCEPT GOD As a child, Daphne’s Christian experience began learning about Jesus Christ at Cornerstone Baptist in Brooklyn New York, where she was baptized. She sang…...
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Bishop Ted G. Thomas, Sr.
Bishop Ted G. Thomas, Sr. Bishop Ted Gera Thomas, Sr., General Board Member of the Church of God In Christ, Inc., Prelate of the Historical First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Virginia, Pastor of New Community Temple COGIC, Inc. and St. Stephen’s COGIC, Inc., received his heavenly reward and entered into the presence of His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday morning, June 24, 2020 while in his home. Bishop Ted Gera Thomas, Sr. was born…...
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William Samuel Lucas, Jr.
William S. “Sam” Lucas, Jr., 67, of the 100 block of Equinox Way in Martinsburg, West Virginia passed away June 20, 2020. Born September 2, 1952 in Norfolk, Virginia, Sam was a retired United States Marine Corps and Vietnam Veteran....
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Eric L. Joynes
Eric Lee Joynes was born to the late Abrom Bernard, Sr. and Augustine Jenkins Joynes on April 23, 1957 in Norfolk, Virginia. He was the youngest of five children and spent many spring and summer nights in the emergency room getting treatments for wheezing. He would always return home breathing normally and everyone was so happy for that. To stay healthy and avoid another asthmas episode, he had to avoid all yard work, most house…...
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Bernice Chisholm
BERNICE CHISHOLM (November 19, 1942 – June 18, 2020) Bernice Chisholm, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA. She was 77 years old. Bernice was born on November 19, 1942 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, to the late Moses Parker and Victoria Hunt. She was the eighth of 15 children, 12 of whom have preceded her in death. Raised in Portsmouth, Virginia, she developed an unquenchable love for…...
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Danell M. Lightfoot
Danell M. Lightfoot, also known as “Nell” departed suddenly at the young age of 31 on Saturday, June 20, 2020. He was born in Portsmouth, VA. Danell was a fun-loving, kindhearted person. Danell loved the Pittsburgh Steelers and was always the life of the party. Danell would say “OTF (only the family)”. He loved his family and enjoyed hanging with his friends. He leaves behind his mother and father, Juanita and Joseph Corbett; Stepfather, Ronald…...
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William Henry Saunders
William Henry Saunders of Portsmouth, VA departed this life on Monday, June 22, 2020. He was born on May 7, 1930 to the late Henry and Arletia Griffin Saunders. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Lillian Smith, Madeline Kornegay, Dorothy Brown, Virginia Riddick, and son, Eric Richardson and daughter Josephine Flood. William (affectionately known as Lil’ Bro) was educated in the Norfolk County public school system. He enlisted in the US Navy at…...
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Joeanne Shorts
Joeanne “Doll” Shorts, 64, of Norfolk, VA was born in Princess Anne County to the late Louise Cornick on October 1, 1955. She was called home to be with the Lord Sunrise June 22, 2020. Joeanne Shorts was a woman of many personalities who was feisty, loved to dress and didn’t take no mess. During her earlier years she would gamble and hang with friends. She had a son later and met Donnie, Sr. whom…...
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Darlene Hill
Darlene “Big D” Hill was born March 18, 1964 to the late Calvin and Mattie Lee Hinton. She worked at Norfolk Health Care Center in the Nursing industry most of her life. Darlene was a life-long member of Philadelphia Church of Christ, where she was baptized. In her spare time, she loved taking pictures, spending time with family, cooking, gardening, and teaching. She took great pride in her plants and she also loved life savers,…...
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Ella D. Woosley
Ella Delores Perkerson was born on November 28, 1945 in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. She gently passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020. Ella was educated in the Windsor, VA public school system where she earned her high school diploma at George Tyler High School. Ella was predeceased by her parents, Willie and Allie Perkerson; four brothers, Wallace James, Louis and Joseph Perkerson; first husband, Walter Beale, Jr.; second husband, Terry Woosley, Sr. and…...
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Phillip Gregory Ellick
Phillip Ellick, 57 of Norfolk, VA passed June 19, 2020. Phillip graduated from Norview High School. He was very involved in his community, belonging to the NAMI Mental Health Association, Spartan Village Civic League, where he was the President for 5 years and a member of the Civic League Board. Phillip is predeceased by his parents, Otis Wright, Sr and Barbara Wright. Left to cherish his memories are his daughters, Ashley T. Ellick, Brittany Robinson…...
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Ruth Levonia Reed
Ruth Levonia Kinchen Reed was born to Victoria Blair Kinchen and Willie Kinchen on June 28,1933.in Brunswick County, Lawrenceville, Virginia. She attended Brooks Elementary School St. Paul High School and Norfolk State. She also attended Valise Beauty College where she became an instructor and beauty operator for thirty-seven years. Ruth was a member of Antioch Baptist Church for fifty plus years during this time she served on the Missionary Boar, Beautification Ministry, Visitor and Hostess…...
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