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Lee A. Carson, Sr.
On 27 February 2020, Lee A. Carson departed this life to be with God. Lee was born on October 26, 1935; he attended Norfolk Public Schools. He later moved to Brooklyn, New York in 1956 to raise his family. He was employed by Cleaner Sales in New York for 36 years. His love in life was baseball; he coached many years for the New York Hawks League, Lee’s Angels and Marcy Allstars. Lee was a…...
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Mae B. Artis
Mae Bell Artis was one of 12 children born to the late Henry McKinley Artis and Elnora Jones Artis on April 5, 1941 in Capron, Virginia. She made her transition peacefully in her sleep on February 27, 2020 while in care at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. She lived her early years and received her education in Southampton County, Virginia. She later moved to Washington, D.C. for a brief time before relocating to Norfolk, Virginia where…...
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Herbert Marvin Robinson, Sr.
Herbert Marvin Robinson, Sr. passed away on March 1, 2020....
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Deaconess Marcia Young
Marcia Brown Young, of Chesapeake, VA was called to her eternal home at her residence on February 28, 2020. She was born in Yale, VA on January 11, 1940 to the late Otis Brown and Isabelle Jones Brown. She attended Sussex County Training School, Waverly, VA. She professed her faith in Jesus Christ at an early age and joined Greater Hickory Hill Baptist Church, Yale, VA. In 2001, Mrs. Young joined Union Bethel Baptist Church,…...
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Christine Garner
Christine Garner, 90, of Chesapeake, VA transitioned, peacefully in her home on February 26, 2020 at 7:25pm. She was born in Williamston, North Carolina on, November 15, 1929, to Mark and Rosa Cutler Edwards. Christine was raised in Williamston, later resided in Brooklyn, New York, prior moving to Virginia. For 25 years, she was employed with AT&T, until her retirement. Christine was a longtime member of First Church of God and Christ of Brooklyn NY.…...
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Co-Pastor Carolyn Barrington
Co-Pastor Carolyn Barrington passed away on February 28, 2020....
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Arthur Watts Thompson
On Wednesday, February 26, 2020, Deacon Arthur Watts Thompson answered God’s call and went home to be with the Lord. Arthur was born on September 4, 1924, to Roscoe and Virginia Lewis Thompson. There were seven children of that union and six preceded him in death. Those who preceded him in death were Lewis, Louise, Carlyle, Roscoe, Hattie, and Pansy. After the passing of his father, his mother, Virginia, married Bill Johnson and added three…...
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Arthur Watts Thompson
“See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared.” Exodus 23:20 On Wednesday, February 26, 2020, Deacon Arthur Watts Thompson answered God’s call and went home to be with the Lord. Arthur was born on September 4, 1924, to Roscoe and Virginia Lewis Thompson. There were seven children of that union and six preceded him in death. Those who…...
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Melanie P. Mack Jones
Melanie P. Mack Jones passed away on February 22, 2020. Melanie is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Willie Junior Mack and Margaret L. Mack; paternal grandmother, Theresa Ellis and father-in-law, Elmore Jones, Jr. She leaves to cherish her precious moments her husband, Morris Jones (United States Navy); daughter, Tyshana Mack (granddaughter Nylah Jones), Tallyah Jordan, Zariah Johnson and Zamir Johnson; her mother Andrea Ford; father, Alfonso Ford; biological father, Carlton Ellis; mother-in-law, Elaine…...
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Brenda Gail Farris
Brenda Farris, 67, departed this life on February 25, 2020. Brenda was born October 13, 1952 to the late, William Grey and Pearl Grey (biological parents), Samuel K. Long and Virgie May Long. Brenda attended Booker T. Washington High School. She was goofy and fun to be around. Brenda loved family and would go out her way just to see them happy. Brenda was predeceased by her brother, Milton Earl Knight, Sr. and great-granddaughter, Kamaia…...
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Constance Richardson Green
Constance Richardson Green, affectionately called “Connie” by those who knew and loved her. On February 1, 2020 God called His beloved servant Connie Home. Constance Richardson Green was born on November 1, 1942 in Norfolk Virginia to the late Paul Richardson Sr. and Mary G. Sutton Richardson whom she now joins in Glory. Connie was quick witted and possessed a strong and loving personality. She was caring and kind and always let you know how…...
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Georgia L. Thompson
Georgia Lee (Sweet Thing) Thompson, 86, of Portsmouth, Virginia, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born to the late Edward A and Hazel Mae Coston on November 15, 1933 in Portsmouth, Virginia. Georgia’s sweet nature and always wearing a cheerful smile earned her the nickname ‘Sweet Thing.’ She was a graduate of I.C. Norcom High School where she enjoyed playing on the basketball team. During her…...
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Melvin Osborne
It was on February 25, 2020 that an angel walked over the earth with a silent prayer and took our beloved Melvin Osborne. He leaves to mourn his wife, JoAnn Osborne, daughter, Nadene Chambers, his siblings, John Whitfield (Carolyn), Sylvia Carroll, Dorothy Carroll, Joyce Clark, his stepchildren, Wilette Gray, Elaine Byrd, Edward Byrd Jr. and Pauline B. (Allen) also a host of nieces and nephews. Melvin was a truck driver that moved military families. For…...
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Geraldine Wise Johnson
On June 29 ,1949, Geraldine Patience Wise entered this world to the late Mamie and Claude Wise, Sr. From then on her enure here on earth was with many events. Her education was received in the County of Accomack through the public school system. She continued her education at Norfolk State University (NSU) where she studied business. It was at NSU that her friendships continued to grow to the long-lasting friendships with those who knew…...
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Valerie Jean Miles
God in his infinite wisdom, called Valerie Jean Miles from labor to reward on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, Valerie (affectionately called Jean) age 64 was the 3rd child of 9 children born to Meredith and Eva Miles on March 10, 1955 in Norfolk, VA. Valerie was a friendly person full of life with a keen knack for coordinating colors. She loved everything to match. She also loved her family and all she came in contact…...
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Vernessa Yvonne Eason-Tillery
Vernessa Yvonne Eason-Tilllery, 65, entered the loving arms of Jesus Christ on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Sentara Virginia Beach General. Born, December 20, 1954 in Norfolk, County, Vernessa was a long-time resident of Chesapeake, VA. She was a loving, kind, generous woman whose charismatic personality touched all who encountered her. Vernessa was equally dedicated to her church family and her job for 45 years at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. She is predeceased by her…...
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Arthur Smith, Sr.
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away. Revelations 21:4 Arthur Smith Sr., also known as Big Smitty and Bishop, departed this life February 24, 2020 in the comfort of his home of over 40 years on Mains Creek Rd in Chesapeake, VA. He was born on February…...
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Mark Leary
Mark Anthony Leary was born, November 12, 1981 in the city of Norfolk. Mark loved playing basketball, his PlayStation with friends and spending as much time as he could with family. Mark was a loveable person and he did the best he could by making everyone smile. He left to be with God on February 18, 2020 and leaves behind his mother, Tracy Leary (Norfolk); three brothers, Jose Leary (Lindora) of Norfolk, Roosevelt Leary (Sherita)…...
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Tione T. Harris
On February 21, 2020 our Beloved Tione T. Harris, 40 unexpectedly left the earthly realm to ascend into our Lord’s loving arms. Tione leaves to cherish his memories mother, Elaine Harris Whitney; two sisters, Shawonna Harris and Majorie Taitano; three brothers, Shawn Taitano, Devin Taitano and Charles Scott. Tione leaves to forever remember and cherish their time together ~ six heartbeats on earth ~ five beautiful daughters, Tiona Richardson, Yolanda Richardson, Tiyonnie Turner, Kaleya Banks…...
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Gladys Joyner Holmes
In the early morning of Sunday, February 23, 2020 an angel of the Lord wrapped his loving arms around Gladys Joyner Holmes and carried her home. Born on December 23, 1936 in Princess Anne County (Virginia Beach), Virginia; Gladys was the daughter of the late Ananias Joyner and Georgia Whitmore Joyner. She was raised in the Bur-ton Station community and attended schools in Princess Anne County. She attended the United House of Prayer For All…...
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Marine S. Tatem
On February 22, 2020, Marine Smith Tatem, departed this life for eternal rest. She was born on July 28, 1930 in Creswell, North Carolina to the late Ella Spencer Smith and John Smith. She married Leonard Tatem in 1948 and, from this union, nine children were born. She was preceded in death by her husband, her oldest daughter, Rosa L. Bond; her brothers, Henry and Thad Smith and two great grandsons, Jomon Quillar and Torian…...
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Emily Teresa Holmes
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Timothy 2:7 On Thursday, February 20, 2020, the Lord prepared a special space for a phenomenal mother, grandmother, wife, sister and friend. Angels escorted her to God’s Kingdom to be made whole. Emily Teresa Holmes was born August 26, 1963 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Emily and Milton Parson. She was educated in Norfolk Public Schools and graduated…...
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Cynthia D. Sykes
On the evening of February 17,2020 at the age of 57, Cynthia Sykes was lying in her bed at Virginia Beach General Hospital looking in her daughter’s eyes while holding her hand as she was called home to be with the Lord. She was born on May 22,1962 in Portsmouth, VA to Arthur Teartt (deceased) and Sylvia Teartt. Cynthia was an amazing daughter who loved her parents dearly. She was preceded in death by her…...
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Christian Mykell Wallace
Christian Mykell Wallace passed away on February 16, 2020....
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Cameron Tremayne Jackson
Our beloved Cameron “Bubba” or “Gwalla” entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 15, 2020. He attended Norfolk and Virginia Beach Public Schools and Tidewater Community College. Early in life, he developed an interest in the Hip Hop Culture and became an inspiring artist, expressing his own lyrics and persona. He will always be remembered for his charismatic personality, his desire and contributions to music by his family and friends. Cameron leaves to cherish his…...
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Roland Vann Bagby
Roland Vann Bagby, 87, of the 700 block of Malbon Ave. passed away on February 15, 2020 in Chesapeake, VA. He was born in Norfolk, VA on December 9, 1932 to the late Roland Eugene Bagby and Pinkie Ann Bagby. He was also predeceased by his sister, Delores James and brother Lloyd Bagby. Roland was a 1951 graduate of B.T. W. in Norfolk, VA. He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church in Chesapeake, VA.…...
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Bridie Stokes
Bridie Rodgers Stokes, born on April 10, 1927, departed this earthly life surrounded by family into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. She was one of twelve children born to the late Robert Rodgers, Sr. and Armecia Boone Rodgers of Norfolk County, which is now known as the City of Norfolk. She was educated in the Norfolk Public School System and she also retired from Norfolk Public Schools after working for over 20 faithful…...
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Lillian Tillery Wiggins
Lillian Tillery Wiggins passed away on February 17, 2020....
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Thomas E. Hill, Sr.
Thomas E. Hill was born in Whaleyville, VA. He went to Southwestern High School in Holland, and after school, he relocated to New Haven, CT. He was a member of the Teamsters Union and worked as a supervisor at a warehouse. He relocated back to Virginia and resided in Portsmouth, VA until his departure. He like to drag race, and play poker with his friends. He also liked sitting outside in his yard, which he…...
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Delores Clayter
Delores Clayter, age 62, went home to be with our Lord on Friday, February 14, 2020 in Chesapeake, Virginia. She was the loving wife of Michael Clayter for the last 40 years. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Michael Jerome Clayter (Laurel, Maryland) and Durrell Jarric Clayter (Hagerstown, Maryland) and one granddaughter, Kalayah Clayter. She was looking forward to the impending arrival of a grandson. She also leaves behind her…...
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Barbara Jones Ruffin
Barbara Ann 70, transitioned peacefully at Chesapeake General Hospital on Friday, February 14, 2020 after and extended illness. Affectionately known as “BJ” Barbara was born on January 31, 1950 in Norfolk, Virginia to Vivian L. Cooper Morring and the late Henry C. Cooper. She was the oldest of seven girls and was preceded by death by two sons and a grandson, Derrick Thomas, Sr. and Thomas Jr. respectively. Barbara graduated from Booker T. Washington night…...
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Beulah Virginia Kingsberry
Beulah Virginia Kingsberry passed away on February 14, 2020....
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Ernestine Cambron
Heaven’s gates were opened to receive an angel, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. On Wednesday, February 12, 2020, Ernestine “Tine” Cambron 77, entered into eternal life. She was born in Emporia, Virginia on January 8, 1943. She was the daughter of the late Willie Mitchell and Pleasant V. Mitchell. She was educated in the Portsmouth Public School System where she graduated from I.C. Norcom High School in 1965 with the ambition of becoming a…...
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Vernedia Arrington
On Tuesday, February 11, 2020 Mother Vernedia Arrington was called home to be with the Lord. She was born November 7, 1945 to the late Viola White and John Lindsey. Mother Arrington attended Princess Anne County Public schools and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. Afterward she attended Keys Business College. Mother Arrington worked at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital as a Radiology Receptionist for 38 years and retired in 2014. She was a sales…...
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