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Derotha Johnson
The passing of Derotha Johnson has called us together today to celebrate her life. Derotha was born October 20, 1921 in Franklin, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents: George and Lula Bell Chambliss; her siblings: Lillian Chambliss, Catherine Jones and Hattie Stevens; and niece, Florence Gamble. Derotha had a great love for the Lord and the church. She lived by the Holy Bible. She enjoyed singing and playing the piano for the…...
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Alexander Eley Green
Our Beloved Alexander Eley Green was born on December 12, 1999 in Portsmouth Virginia to a devoted mother Jatika Johnson and loving father, Aaron Green. Alex grew up in a loving home with his mother where every curiosity and talent was nurtured. An artist herself, Jatika nurtured his love of music and artistic expression. A 2019 graduate of Kecoughtan High School, Alex’s bond with his mother was incomparable. When you saw Jatika, you saw him. One memorable…...
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Susie Pearl Little
Susie Pearl Little, born on July 13, 1936, transitioned from this life and was called to an eternal rest on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. She was blessed by God to have lived a full life of 84 years. She was the 11th born of a total of 12 siblings. Susie met and married the love of her life Fred Little, Sr. and from their union they were blessed with two sons, Fred Jr. and Efrem.…...
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Herman Lee Wilson, Sr.
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend departed this life on December 23, 2020 after several months of illness. Herman, also known as Buddy and affectionately called “Fats” by his wife Georgia, retired from Lone Star as a laborer, after over fifty years of service. Herman had a work ethic that was beyond reproach. There were years when he rarely took off from work. He was a loving, caring husband…...
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Damere Evon Jamal Warren
Damere Evon Jamal Warren passed away on December 29, 2020....
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Burnette C. Pepper
Hours before celebrating her birthday and beginning the New Year, Sis. Burnette C. Pepper slipped quietly away and took her flight into eternal life, on December 31, 2020, On January 1, 1945 in Newburn, NC, the Lord blessed the union of the late Frederick A. Carter, Sr. and Eloise M. Carter with the birth of their second child Burnette Deloris; she was known and call by her many family and friends, “Bea”. Bea was the…...
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Ronald E. Barnett, Sr.
Ronald Eugene Barnett, Sr. was born January 28, 1949 to the late Arthur “Pudding” Barnett, Sr. and the late Lillie Virginia Barnett in Norfolk, VA. He was a proud graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and attended Norfolk State University prior to being drafted into the United States Army in 1970. While enlisted, he served during the Vietnam War (1970-1971), and was promoted as a Drill Sergeant First Class in the Army Reserves, 80th Division. “Ronnie”…...
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Conswella Constance Edmonds
On May 24, 1981 in Brockton Massachusetts, Conswella Edmonds (Swella) was born to the late Galatians Edmonds Sr. and LaVeria Edmonds. Conswella attended First Colonial High School where she became a track and field star. After graduating high school, she attended Tidewater Community College and then joined the Navy at age 19. While serving in the United States Navy, Conswella was stationed in California. After leaving California, she moved back to Virginia where she was…...
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Ruth Ella Nixon
Ruth Nixon was granted her angel wings on December 20,2020. Her final days were spent with her Granddaughter, Tasha. Ruth’s life may seem short to many, but those who were touched and loved by her are extremely blessed to have a love like hers. Ruth was born on June 25, 1939 in Scotland Neck, NC. She is pre-deceased by her Parents, Willey and Gertie Williams, Husband, Percy Nixon, SR, Son, Percy Nixon, JR, and Granddaughter,…...
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James Bullock
James Bullock, 64, passed away on December 23, 2020 after a brief illness. James was born and raised in Norfolk, VA the tenth child of William and Rosa. He survived by one daughter, LaBrandy Johnson and four grandchildren, Shaiaira, Shianna, Zsacari and Zsaciah; great-granddaughter, Aria; girlfriend, Polly; one sister, one brother and a host of nieces and nephews. We all loved him and he shall surely be missed. ...
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William E. Bullock, Jr.
William “Bruh” Earl Bullock, Jr., 71, of Norfolk, VA died December 21, 2020 at his residence. William was born November 7, 1949 to William Sr. and Rosa (Daniels) Bullock. William Earl Bullock, Jr. was raised in the Lindenwood section of Norfolk. will had his regrets in life, “never to for get the sins of the father”, but to aspire from them and believe in second chances. March 199,1, he found that new start in Hampton,…...
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Charles McKinley Reynolds, Jr.
CHARLES MCKINLEY REYNOLDS, JR. Charles McKinley Reynolds, Jr., was born on January 11, 1937, in Thomasville, Georgia, the firstborn child of Johnnie Mae and Charles McKinley Reynolds, Sr. He joined a loving and industrious household in Albany, Georgia, where his father was a prosperous insurance executive, with the historic North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company, one of the country’s largest and most successful Black enterprises, and a future Baptist minister; and his mother was a…...
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Lauren Nicole Wheeler
Lauren Nicole Wheeler, daughter of Kim Turner and Kevin Richardson Sr, was born September 17, 1985, in Norfolk, Virginia and on December 31, 2020, at the tender age of 35, God called her name and took her by the hand. At an early age, Lauren’s faith foundation started while attending Atlantic Shores Christian Academy and New Light Baptist Church in Virginia Beach. There she learned God’s word and it was nothing to hear her recite…...
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Moses Wheatley
The life of Moses Wheatley embraces that of a great, wise and wonderful man. Moses was born on August 9, 1934, in Winnsboro, Louisiana to the late Jefferson Davis Wheatley and Bernice Robinson. He was brought up to be “respectful, hardworking, friendly, and strong” – weakness and laziness were not permitted in the no-nonsense world of Moses youth. As a young man he was an excellent athlete, who at 6 feet 4 inches excelled at…...
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Rosa Marie McKinney
On Wednesday December 30, 2020 our beloved aunt was called into eternal rest. Rosa Maria McKinney was born in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Marie Wiggins on September 20, 1945. She was a longtime member of Smyrna Church of Christ Holy Disciples in Norfolk where she served as a missionary and was active in other duties. In addition to her mother and brother, she was predeceased by her husband, Aaron McKinney Jr. and her mother-in-law,…...
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Charles L. Brooks
Charles Leon Brooks was born October 29, 1961 in Shawboro, NC to the late Clinton Brooks Sr. of Pasquotank County, NC and Ophelia Cowell Brooks of Crawford Township, NC. He attended Pasquotank County Schools and Virginia Public Schools. Charles became a member of St. Thomas Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church in Greensboro, NC under the leadership of Bishop Dr. Tyrone D. Hunter. Charles leaves behind: his loving wife Virgie Holley Brookes, daughter Sabrina Simmons, stepdaughter Nicole…...
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Teresa Michelle Williams
Teresa Michelle Williams was born in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Willie Eli King and Gladys Beatrice King. Teresa made her peaceful transition to heavenly rest on Christmas Day, December 25, 2020, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Teresa was passionate about serving others and pursued a nursing curriculum from Tidewater Community College upon graduating from Granby High School. For over 20 years, Teresa served as a private duty nurse with various home health providers. For an…...
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Shirley M. Forte-Brothers
Shirley M. Forte-Brothers passed away on December 25, 2020....
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David Roosevelt Franklin, Jr.
David Roosevelt Franklin, Jr. passed away on December 17, 2020....
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Curtiss D. Prince
Curtiss Davien Prince was born on Saturday, October 13, 1979, to two loving parents, Janis Prince and Curtis Prince. Although he shared the same name as his father, he was not a Jr. He has always been his own man. Curtiss attended Elementary School CES 230x and Junior High School PS 75 on City Island, both in the Bronx, New York. He then went on to attend A. Philip Randolph Campus High School in Harlem,…...
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George H. Banks
George H. Banks, 88 passed away at home on Saturday, December 26, 2020. George was born November 28, 1932 in Norfolk, VA to the late John and Fannie Banks. George attended Abraham Lincoln Elementary School and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. He was also educated at Norfolk State University (formerly Norfolk State College). He began his career honorably serving in the nation during a time of war as a member of the US Army in Korea, followed by 19th…...
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Michelle Lucy Frooks
Michelle Lucy Frooks was born January 17, 1958. Her parents were Viola B. Frooks and Sylvester Frooks of Newport News, VA. They attended First Church of Newport News Baptist on 2300 Wickham Avenue, of Newport News, VA. They were the owners of Jackson Cleaners & Pearlies Grill at 2108 Jefferson Avenue in Newport News, VA. The couple preceded her in death. Michelle Frooks transitioned on December 22 2020 at home in Chesapeake, VA. We know that God…...
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Sarah L. Hamlin
Sarah Lee McClenon Hamlin was born to the late Ruth McClenon in Norfolk, Virginia, on December 11, 1929. She lived an abundantly blessed life of ninety-one years. Sarah transitioned peacefully on December 24, 2020. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. She also attended “Little State,” which is now known as Norfolk State University, for two years. Sarah remained active in the Norfolk community for many years. She served as an Officer of Elections…...
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Michael Bennett, Jr.
On December 22, 2020, Michael Bennett, Jr suddenly passed away. He was born on the 22nd day of November, in the year of 1977 in Newark, New Jersey, where he spent half of his life before moving with his family to reside in Virginia in 1990. Michael attended Peshine Avenue School in Newark, New Jersey. After moving to Virginia, he attended Bayside Middle School, Bayside High School and to the Marine Institute in Norfolk, VA,…...
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Vera Harris Stephens Bass
Vera Harris Stephens Bass passed away on December 23, 2020....
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Glenn D. Martin, Sr.
Glenn David Martin, Sr. was born July 16, 1958 in Staten Island New York. He was the youngest of seven children to John H. Martin Sr. of Edenton, North Carolina and Anna M. Richardson of Petersburg, Virginia. Upon graduation from high school, Glenn met and married his first wife Ella Vaught. Their union was blessed with three beautiful daughters. He joined the Navy as a Boiler Technician, which led to his engineering career with the…...
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Reva Rosa Lee Lambert
Reva Rose Lee Lambert was born on March 7, 1922, in Norfolk County, Virginia to the late George Myers and Eva Armstrong. She departed this life on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital. She was married to Ross Lambert Sr. on May 15, 1944. Reva accepted the Lord as her Savior and attended Abundant Life Christian Church for over 30 years. She worked at Norfolk, Virginia’s voting pole and was privileged…...
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Doris Beasley Wright
Doris Beasley Wright, 93, died at home Wednesday, December 23, 2020. She was born October 3, 1927 in Elizabeth City, NC to the late Samuel and Emily Williams Beasley. While in Elizabeth City, Doris attended public schools and Corner Stone Baptist Church. In 1956 she married Junius Wright (deceased), moved to Portsmouth, VA and joined Third Baptist Church. In her church and in her community, she was active in a variety of ministries. Her life…...
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Marilyn R. Stepney Watson
MARILYN RENNETT STEPNEY WATSON Today we celebrate the life of our beloved Marilyn, affectionately called Rennett by her family. Marilyn Rennett Stepney Watson was born in Norfolk, Virginia, on June 21, 1958, to the late Sylvester Stepney Jr. and Vivian Barnes Stepney. Marilyn made her peaceful transition from earthly labor to heavenly rest on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at INOVA Hospital, Leesburg, VA, after a rapid decline in health. Marilyn received her early education in…...
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