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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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Shonda Latrice Bates
Shonda Latrice Byrd Bates was born on November 29, 1973 to the proud parents of Jimmie and Brenda Byrd in Omaha, Nebraska. Shonda attended Omaha Northwest High School and was a proud graduate of the Class of 1992. Shonda was also a graduate from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. She majored in Education. She was a proud graduate of the Class of 2001. Shonda was also a Third Grade Teacher with the Omaha Public Schools.…...
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Rev. Dr. Nathaniel Roberson
June 19, 2020, this is the day the Lord has made to bring one of his beloved sons, Nathaniel Roberson, to his great reward in heaven. Nathaniel was born in Wilson County, North Carolina to his parents, Celia Artis Robinson and James Clyde Robinson. After he finished high school, he went into the U. S. Army and fought in the Korean Conflict. He also served in the US Army Reserves for 19 years. He then…...
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Pernell Ratcliff, Sr.
Pernell Ratcliff, Sr. was born on September 15, 1956 to the late Annie Mae and James Ratcliff. Pernell quietly slipped away from us on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at his residence in Portsmouth, Virginia. Pernell attended Portsmouth Public Schools. He retired from Gwaltney Packing Company in Smithfield and Portsmouth, Virginia. He also worked for the YMCA in Portsmouth, Virginia for 30 years. He was a hard working man. Pernell gave his life to Christ and…...
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Richard C. Lake
Richard Charles Lake, 72, of Chesapeake, VA, passed away at home June 12, 2020. The son of the late William Edmund and Caroline Gaffney Lake, Rick came into this world on October 5, 1947, in New Haven, CT, the same way that he lived his life, full of energy and spirit. Growing up in a small farm town in CT gave Rick the opportunity to expend his adventurous spirit in the outdoors, whether it be…...
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Prince Ace Wilson, Jr.
Prince Ace Wilson, Jr. was born February 19, 1942 in Evanston, Illinois and died on June 19, 2020 at the age of 78. He was the son of Prince Ace Wilson, Sr. and Clarissa Isabelle Harris. He was a graduate of St. Leo College. He served in the United States Navy and Reserves combined for 30 years and retired as a Master Chief. Post his military life, he worked for Chubbs Insurance Company for more than 15…...
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Rita Lucille Powell
Rita L. Powell of 440 E Brambleton Ave, Norfolk, VA 23504, passed on June 19, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Dock Powell. Rita was born July 7, 1962 in Norfolk, VA. She was predeceased by her son, Terrance M Powell and one sister. Rita leaves to cherish her loving memories, one daughter, Evelyn D. Powell of Norfolk, VA; six grandchildren, handell, Shayana, Shaniya, Teniya, Terrance, Jr. and Itayzia all of Norfolk, VA;…...
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Tracy O. Wilson-Mizzell
Tracy Wilson-Mizzell, born August 3,1963, a retired dietary aide of Norfolk, Va, passed June 17, 2020. Tracy is predeceased by her parents, Catherine Wilson and Linwood Lucas. Tracy leaves to cherish her memories, her son, Travis Wilson; sisters Brenda Guy and Shaquitta Gilliam; brothers, Terry Wilson, Brian Wilson, George Washington, Thomas Wilson and Tyrone Drawing; grandchildren, Zaccheus Woddard, Amiya Harold, Au’Nesti Harold and Chynarose Wilson; uncle, Barry Carter and a host of nieces, nephews and…...
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Norris Eugene Booker
Ret. Air Force Sergeant, Norris Eugene Booker, 78 went to his eternal rest on Friday, June 19, 2020. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on September 09, 1942 to the late Theodore C. Booker, Sr. and Mary Nottingham Booker. He was preceded in death by four siblings, Nancy Sawyer, Theodore C. Booker, Jr., Mary (Baby Sis.) Benns, and Leslie L. Booker, Sr. Norris graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1961, Norfolk, Virginia. He…...
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Katherine E. Rogers
A Summary of Katherine’s Legacy On the morning of Thursday, June 18, 2020, Katherine received her wings. Katherine Elizabeth Rogers was born September 22, 1952 in Franklin, Virginia to the late James Phillips of Isle of Wight County, Virginia and Florence Palmer of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Katherine attended and graduated from the Norfolk Public School District. She continued her education at The School of Professional Nursing at DePaul Medical Center becoming registered nurse. Katherine was lovingly…...
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Marcus T. Cross
Marcus T. Cross was born on January 11, 1982 in Portsmouth, VA to Rosalyn Cross Sivels. He departed this life on June 15, 2020 at his residence. Marcus attended Norfolk Public Schools where he graduated from Norview High School. Marcus played on the basketball and baseball team. He was a member of the Norview Marching Band. Marcus favorite (NFL) team was the “Washington Redskins”. Marcus last place of employment was The Life Touch warehouse, where…...
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Walter T. Alexander, Sr.
Walter Thomas Alexander was born on June 2,1929 to Elihu Cursie Alexander and Ruth Missouri Armstrong- lexander in Beaufort, North Carolina. He was raised in Hertford County, North Carolina where he attended Bethel Baptist Church and school in Hertford County, North Carolina. At the age of fourteen he came to live in the Berkley section of Norfolk, VA. Walter was a truck driver for over forty years. He started at Amos and Brown and retired…...
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Mary Jane Askew
Mary J. Askew departed this life June 17, 2020. She leaves to cherish her memories her devoted husband and life partner Lawrence E. Winfield, faithful and beloved sisters, Carolyn L. Whittaker (Oscar Depriest), Thirkell Wright, and Doretha Askew; brothers Thomas Askew (Christine) and William Askew; faithful and dedicated nieces-sisters Myrna D. Whittaker and Dr. Lydia Whittaker Simmons (James); committed nieces Margaret Evans and Jacqueline Boone; and special nephews, Adam Askew and James Simmons ...
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Dorothy Mae Cuffee
Mrs. Dorothy Mae Cuffee, age 90, of Norfolk, VA, earned her wings on June 17, 2020 with her family by her side. She was born to Robert and Mary Wilks, on July 16, 1929. Mrs. Cuffee was a long-time employee of Norfolk Public Schools and retired after 35 years of service at Norview High School. Mrs. Cuffee married Eddie Cuffee, Jr. in May 1951. Together, they resided in the Oakwood neighborhood in Norfolk, VA, where…...
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Roshawn Denise Taylor
On Wednesday, June 17th at 12:20 am, Roshawn Denise Taylor, a loving mother, daughter, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend was called home to be with the Lord. Born April 15th 1969 to the late Patricia Ann Taylor and Curtis Phelps Taylor in Norfolk, Virginia. Roshawn was educated at Maury High School and attended the Chesapeake Job Corps Center in Harbors Ferry, Maryland. Even though she was an only child, Roshawn loved to hang with all…...
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Mildred D. Jackson
Mildred Dyson Jackson, affectionally known as “Muddear” received her wings June 15, 2020. Born on March 5, 1923 in Norfolk, VA, she was the daughter of the late Taylor and Isabelle Dyson. Mildred was educated in the Norfolk Public School system and retired from General Electric after 17 years of dedicated service. She was predeceased in death by her husband of 59 years, Fred A. Jackson, Sr., a daughter, Gwendolyn Y. Williams, brothers Carl Dyson,…...
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William E. Brown
William E. Brown (Bill) entered this world on September 19, 1926 in New Haven, Connecticut and passed away peacefully on June 6, 2020. Bill was the last of 7 children born to the late Joseph and Miriam Brown both of Nevis British West Indies. Bill graduated from Hillhouse High School. Following graduation, he was the last of 4 brothers to serve in the United States Army. He was a veteran of WWII. Upon returning home…...
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Arenia Monice Allen
Miss Allen was born January 25, 1982, in New Brunswick, New Jersey., to Daymond C Spencer Sr. and Patricia Allen (Deceased). Miss Allen is survived by her life partner Maurice Brown, sister Kecha Riddick and spouse; brothers Taheem J. Allen, Raheem A. Allen and spouses, and Daymond C. Spencer Jr. (Deceased) and her nieces are Keyasia, Tasyanna, and nephews Keeshaun, Karaun, Kristian, Jeremiah and Amari; and her Godmother Phyllis Johnson of Hutchinson of Plainfield, NJ…...
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Cressie Ann Boone
Cressie Ann Boone, 76, of Franklin, VA entered into eternal rest on June 12, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, David Stewart, Sr. and Jessie Mae Lewis Stewart and three brothers, James Stewart, Willie Lee Stewart and Tim Stewart. She leaves to cherish her memory one daughter, Vickie M. Bynum, one granddaughter, Shakebra Eley, one grandson, Tywann Eley, and three grandchildren, Na’Karion, Zion and Levi Eley of Portsmouth, VA; three brothers, Ralph…...
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