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Elder Brenda P. Hassell McMillian
Elder Brenda Patricia Hassell McMillian passed away on February 15, 2021....
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Hannah Edwards Scott
Hannah Edwards Scott, 96, finished her course in this life and passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 20, 2021. She was lifelong member of Ebenezer Baptist Church and dearly loved by all who knew her. Hannah’s gentle, kind nature and loving heart drew many to her and deeply touched countless lives. She was preceded in death by her parents and six siblings; two husbands: Raymond O.…...
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Rosalind Raye Smith
Rosalind Raye Smith, 71, of Norfolk,Virginia, transitioned from her christian journey to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, February 22, 2021. She was born on November 17, 1949 in South Norfolk County,Virginia to the late Oscar and Lola Mae Butts. She was also predeceased by her late husband, William H. Smith and sister Velma Griffin. During her working years, she worked for the American Red Cross of Norfolk, Virginia. Rosalind was…...
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Betty E. Scott, Esquire
Betty Elizabeth Scott, Esquire March 4, 1971 – February 4, 2021 Betty Elizabeth Scott was born at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital on March 4, 1971 and departed this world on February 4, 2021. Her upbringing the Cavalier Manor section of Portsmouth prepared her to mature into a wonderful productive lady. After graduating from Manor High School, she went on to receive a law degree from William and Mary University. Throughout her school years…...
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Audra E. Thompson
Saturday, February 20, 2021, Audra E. Thompson 54, earned her eternal rest after a courageous battle with Breast Cancer. She is predeceased by her mother, Jeanette Johnson; Father Henry William Johnson and several siblings. She was a native of Norfolk, but spent several years working for the Federal Government in Mississippi. She returned home in 2019 to accept a position with the Norfolk Airport Authority, a position in which she thrived and enjoyed. Her motto…...
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Keithe E. Johnson
Keithe Earl Johnson, 60 of Virginia Beach, VA quietly slipped away February 22, 2021 at Sentara Norfolk General. Keithe was born November 30, 1960 to Catherine Johnsonand the late Kenneth Sledge. Keithe grew up in the Campostella (Diggs Park) section of Norfolk. He was a graduate of Lake Taylor High Class of 1979. He later went to Tidewater Tech and Tidewater Community College where he received his License Practical Nursing Degree. He worked at various…...
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Jeremiah Alexander Washington
Jeremiah Alexander Washington passed away on February 22, 2021....
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Mary M. Guadalupe
On Saturday, February 20, 2021, our Heavenly Father called from labor to reward our mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother. She left this earth peacefully surrounded by her son at her home in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Mary was born in Littleton, North Carolina to late Walter and Rosie Watson. She was educated in North Carolina and Virginia public school systems and attended Tidewater Community College. She was a long-time faithful member of Rock Church in Virginia…...
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Elzie H. McDonald, Jr.
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith” II Timothy 4:7 On Sunday February 21st at 12:15 a.m., an angel was dispatched from heaven and whispered in Elzie’s ear, “Well done thy good and faithful servant, your work on earth is complete and Jesus is waiting for you,” so he quietly slipped into his eternal rest. Elzie Henry McDonald Jr. was born July 23rd, 1949 to the…...
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Robert Lee, Jr.
On Friday, February 19, 2021, Robert Lee Jr., a loving husband and father of three children passed away at the age of 68. Robert was one of nine children born to Robert Lee Sr. and Mamie Lee Howard on August 30,1952 in Bethel North Carolina. He graduated from North Pitt County High School 1972. After graduation, he moved to Norfolk Virginia where he got a job working at the Norfolk Airport. He later joined the…...
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Paulette T. Picott
Paulette Theresa Copeland-Picott September 7, 1947- February 18, 2021 On Thursday, February 18, 2021, our all-wise God called home our loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, niece and friend, Paulette T. Copeland-Picott to her eternal rest. Paulette was born on September 7, 1947 to the late Sarah Peoples Copeland and Linwood Copeland Sr. Paulette graduated from Crestwood High School in 1965. She later furthered her education by obtaining her certification as a Nursing Assistant, where…...
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Willie Mae Etheridge
Willie Mae Etheridge departed this earth, February 17, 2021. She was born May 15, 1945 to the late Willie L and Clara Smith. Mrs. Willie Etheridge worked at NOB and Navy Air Station for many years before retiring in 2003. She loved and cared for people on the street. She enjoyed playing cards and having fun with her family and friend. She was the oldest of fourteen children, and she loved them each in their…...
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George Nathaniel Dillard
George Nathaniel Dillard passed away on February 17, 2021....
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Michael Jerome Bagley, Sr. “Cartoon”
Michael “Cartoon: Jerome Bagley, Sr. departed from this life on February 18, 2021. He was born in Kenbridge, VA on November 2, 1950. He was predeceased by his parents Deloris Bagley and Willie Bagley and he also predeceased by his brothers, Darryl “Pluckie/Bo” Bagley and Robin “Rabbit” Bagley. He attended Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, VA. After 40 years, Michael Bagley Sr. retired from Norfolk Dredging Company as a licensed certified welder, and…...
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Walter B. Bagby, Sr.
“Lamentations 3: 20 – 26” On Friday, February 19, 2021, our gracious and faithful God called the name of our loving husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend bad him COME to Him to received his promised eternal rest. In the morning, at 9:30am, Walter was transformed to the place reserved just for him. Walter Barron Bagby, Sr., the third eldest of eight children, born to the union of the late Roland Vann and…...
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Henry E. Smith, Sr.
Henry Everett Smith Sr. peacefully transitioned at his residence , on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Henry was born on January 25, 1934 in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was the third child born to the Late Willie Sherrod Smith and Lilly Powell Smith. Henry was predeceased by his sister Addie Lorraine Thomas, brother’s Willie Smith and Carlton Smith. Henry, as a youth, attended Celestial Baptist Church. Henry recommitted his life to Christ in2020. Henry attended the local…...
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Elder Thomas Woodhouse
Elder Thomas Reginald Woodhouse departed this life on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. He was born on August 17, 1930 to the late Nettie and John Thomas Woodhouse. He was raised in the Campostella Section of Norfolk, Virginia. He received his early education in the Norfolk Public School system. Elder Thomas Woodhouse served in the United States Navy for 21 years where he received an Honorable Discharge upon his retirement. He was later employed as a welder…...
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Christopher S. Todd
Christopher Sterling Todd, age 50, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. He was born in Mount Vernon, New York on September 4, 1970 to Ruth Todd and the late Stanley Todd. Chris was a former employee with the United States Postal Service. He resided in Chesapeake, Virginia, but also spent a lot of time in New York. He is survived by his sisters, Patricia Todd, Lauren Brown (France), Karen Todd, and brothers, Kenneth Skinner…...
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Kevin Michael Gumbs
Kevin M Gumbs the son of Debbie Gumbs-Mayo and Michael Mayo entered into this world on November 19, 1989 and departed on February 12, 2021. Kevin attended Chesapeake public schools, while at Oscar Smith High School he studied music and enjoyed being a part of the football team, he went on to finish his high school education at Lafayette High School in Williamsburg, Va. In his young adult life he inspired to be a rapper…...
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Celestine E. Painter
Celestine E. Painter 65, passed away on February 10, 2021, she was born December 8, 1955 in Norfolk, VA to the late Leroy and Helen Painter. She worked for the U.S. Attorney’s office for 30 years. She was predeceased by five brothers and two sisters, Darlene Lassiter and Helen Jackson; nephew, Barry L. Painter; and brother-in-law, Barry Willoughby. Celestine leaves to cherish her memory, son, Reginald Painter (Rhonda); three grandchildren, Reginae, Reginald, Jr. and Deandre…...
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Edward G. Gallop
Edward Garland Gallop (aka Punkin, Dr. EGG), 77 years old, slipped into eternal rest on February 15, 2021. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on July 12, 1943, the first born of the late Alfred and Althea Gallop. Edward attended public schools in Norfolk and Chesapeake, Virginia and graduated from George Washington Carver High School in 1964 where his classmates voted him as “Most Likely to Succeed”, “Best Dressed”, and “Best Dancer”. Edward joined the…...
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Florence Boone James
Florence Boone James was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia and educated in the Norfolk public school system. She became a Practical Nurse, which afforded her the enjoyment of being a care giver. She started out working with special needs and children who were abandoned at Saint Mary Infant Home. Later she went on to provide care for adults until her retirement. She was a…...
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Gloria Marybell Freeman
Gloria Marybell Freeman (affectionately called “Mother” by all) entered Heaven’s Gate on February 12, 2021. Mother’s story starts on January 9, 1926, the oldest child to the late Woodson and Eunice Robinson. She lived most of her life in Norfolk, VA, before relocating to live with her granddaughter Kim and husband Donnie in Boyds, MD. Mother’s marriages to the late Dewey McCoy Edwards and the late William Russell Freeman, Sr. unions bore six children. …...
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Queen Esther Miller
Queen E. Miller “Queenie” went home to be with the Lord on February 17, 2021 at 8:28am in her home in Norfolk, VA 23505. She was the daughter of the Late William and Ella White. She was born June 2, 1940 in Norfolk, VA. On September 22, 1960, Queen married the late John Miller and was blessed with five children, Avery L. White, Cheryl A. Worrell, Gina M. Walker, Eric K. Miller and Danny Miller…...
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Clarence Eugene White
Clarence Eugene White, 79, departed this life for his heavenly home on Monday, February 15, 2021. He was born on January 19, 1942, as the fourth of eight children to the late Nelson and Thelma White. He grew up in the Campostella section of Norfolk and was a product of Norfolk Public Schools. Clarence graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1960 followed by a stint at Norfolk State College (University). He enlisted and…...
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Janice H. Harris
Janice Patrice Harris, 68, went to her eternal rest on Monday February 15, 2021 at home surrounded by her devoted family. Janice graduated from Booker T. Washington High School class of 1971 and Leigh Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. Janice was a dedicated nurse for Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and Sentara Ambulatory Care Clinic. She retired after 42 years of service. Janice was a faithful member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church serving in the Nursing…...
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John P. Curtis, Jr.
John P. Curtis Jr. (“JP” or “Jr”) was born in Hampton, VA on July 24, 1961, to John P. and Lucy D. Curtis (deceased). Hemoved to Washington, DC at the age of 2 where he resided until his graduation from Frank W. Ballou High School at the age of 17. He immediately enlisted in the US Navy and served “20 years and one day,” as he jokingly often stated, serving as Quartermaster aboard the USS…...
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Myrtle Lee Ward-Johnson
On February 12, 2021, God saw fit to call our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, Myrtle Lee Ward-Johnson, from labor to rest. Born March 24, 1941, in Rock Hill, SC, to the late Andrew and Uarriah Ward, she was united in marriage to the late Matthew R. Johnson. From that Union, they were blessed with their beautiful, one and only daughter, Monica. She was also predeceased by her youngest brother, Alfred Ward,…...
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Richie Allan Hinton
Richie Allan Hinton, our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend departed this life on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. He was born on May 4, 1959, in Manilla, Arkansas, to Jewel Black and the late Prentis Hinton. Richie was the middle child of his siblings. Richie grew up in Dell, Arkansas where he was educated in the Dell City school system and was a 1977 graduate of Dell High School in Arkansas. Following graduation, Richie…...
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Richard Earl Ballard, Sr.
Richard Earl Ballard, Sr. went to rest on Sunday, February 14th, 2021 at the age of 88. Richard was born to Evelyn Marie Stancil Baskerville and William Richard Ballard on Wednesday, December 21st, 1932. He was raised by his father and his step-mother Rosa Lee Ballard. His grandparents David and Mattie White lived close by and always took the time to inspire him. He enjoyed growing up in Portsmouth with his nieces, nephews and close…...
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Fannie O’Connor
“May The Work I’ve Done Speak For Me.” On Thursday September 13, 1917, Fannie Alston O’Conner, a “Gentle Spirit”, drew her first breath of life on this earth in Halifax County N.C. in the city of Littleton, and peacefully expelled her last breath, “103 years” later, on Saturday February 13, 2021, in the city of Chesapeake, VA. Fannie was the daughter of the late LouCrecy & Felix Alston. Others who preceded her in death were…...
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Mary Elizabeth (Cookie) Batts
On February 14, 2021, our mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, Mary “COOKIE” Elizabeth Batts departed this life. She was born to the late Rozella and William H. Eden, Sr. in Norfolk, VA on August 29, 1946. Mary attended Catholic School and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. She then attended Norfolk State University for two years. After college she was employed for 32 years and retired from the City of Virginia Beach.…...
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Lanatta Vaughan
Lanatta Vaughan departed from this earth on February 14, 2021. She was born in Manhattan, New York. She is preceded in death by her parents Lewis Cook and Blanche Loretta Cook, her grand parents Reginald Ruffin Jr. and Georgie Ruffin, father in law Tony Vaughan (Portsmouth). She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband Tony Vaughan, daughter Sable Cook (Albany GA.), son Amouri Malawi, Portsmouth (Jazmine), grandson Amouri Malawi, two sisters Valerie Ruffin (Newburgh N.Y.) Juliet Johnson,…...
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Clara Marie Jones
On Saturday February 13, 2021 Clara Jones, our loving cousin, peacefully transition to her heavenly home at age 92. Clara was born on December 23,1928 in Norfolk VA to Hevoshia Harrison Jones. On February 13, 2021 she passed away in the nursing home in Norfolk. She lived in Norfolk with her sister, Esther for many years. Clara was known for her love and respect for God, for her humor, and her devotion to her family…...
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Daoud N. Bilal
Today and forevermore we are here to Celebrate the life of Daoud Naim Bilal, 58 years old of Virginia Beach, Va. Daoud was Born in Manhattan, New York on July 13, 1962, to Akilah Bilal and David Lathan. After the birth of his younger siblings, the family relocated from New York City to Norfolk, Va. Educated in the Norfolk Public School system Daoud went on to be notably THEE BEST DRESSED throughout his years at…...
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Albert Thomas Jones, Sr.
On Thursday, February 11, 2021, God said, come home and take your rest. Albert was born November 7, 1939 to the late Louis Jones, Sr. and Mary Lillie Belle Jones. Albert was an awesome father and grandfather and uncle to all those who knew him. Albert was a brick layer by trade he worked hard to provide for his family until he retired. Albert was predeceased by five brothers, Louis Jones, Jr., BeWayne Jones, Richard Jones, John Jones and William Jones; one sister, Jeanette Randolph; as well…...
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Barry W. Cowell
On Thursday February 11, 2021, the Lord called an angel, Barry W. Cowell to his heavenly home. Barry W. Cowell was born April 25, 1962 in Norfolk, VA, to the late Velma and Alphonso Cowell, Sr. and James Godsey. Barry was educated with Norfolk Public Schools. It all started in Liberty Park. He worked for many years as a laborer for several companies and Techon Inc. of Norfolk, VA. Barry hobbies were watching his favorite…...
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Betty Jean Vincent
Betty Jean Vincent of Chesapeake, VA. completed her 84 year journey back home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, February 8, 2021. She was born on July 2, 1936 in Norfolk County, VA. to the late, Lorenza Holly and Otelia Sutton Cousins. She was also preceded in death by her husband Alphonso Vincent, Sr., sister Ruby Banks, brother Alexander (Bobby) Stith and granddaughter Shanesa L. Vincent. Betty Jean worked for the City…...
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James Oliver Yeldell, Sr.
James Oliver Yeldell, born January 20, 1939 to the late John Henry Yeldell and Eddie Vern Smith, entered eternal rest on Thursday, February 11, 2021 surrounded by family and friends. He was a native of Greenville, AL and spent a lifetime learning how to work with his hands; a self-educator. He freely shared his knowledge and experiences with others. James held many interest, talents and passions. His greatest passions were serving others and Christ. Other…...
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