obituaries

May 10, 2021

Willie Leroy Dozier, Jr, born in Norfolk, VA, transitioned from labor to reward on May 10, 2021.  Willie was born to Willie L. Dozier, Sr. and Sallie Ann (Savage) Dozier on July 12, 1940.  He grew up in the Campostella area and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1958.  During childhood, Willie received the Lord at St....

May 3, 2021

Rosemary Williams, was born March 21, 1952, in Norfolk, Virginia, to the late Frank R. Wood and Mary (Buggs) Wood. Rosemary "Nana" Williams transitioned from this life to her Eternal Home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 3, 2021.

Rosemary was the eldest of six children: Alonzo Buggs, Harriett Ann Amos, Arlene F. Wood, Willie...

May 2, 2021

Shauna C. Bass, aka Opal Gardener and Aggie of Eliza's Retreat, Christiansted St. Croix USVI transitioned into eternal peace on May 2, 2021.

Shauna is survived by her mother, Joycelyn Bass; honorary parents Carolyn and John Lowery;...

May 2, 2021

On the morning of May 2, 2021, God called for his child Ms. Marion Rebecca "Becky" Ferebee and said "it's time to come home now." She departed from this life to be with her parents Moses Melvin Ferebee and Rita Inisa Lamb.

She progresses forward with the memories of her children and grandchildren: eldest Akelia L. Ferebee...

Apr 20, 2021

Elder Patty McCoy Mills was born in Norfolk on January 18, 1954 and gained her wings on April 20, 2021 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.

Patty was passionate about serving the Lord. She received her Missionary Credentials and was ordained an Elder from the Board of Presbytery of the United Holy Church of America Christ.  In addition,...

Apr 7, 2021

Beloved husband of late Audrey L. Walywn, Mr. Charles A. Walwyn, Sr. was raised in New York City, where he attended DeWit Clinton HS and the City University of NY, where he received a degree in Engineering. Upon Graduation from college, he worked for the City of New York, where he served as the Deputy Commission for the Department of...

Mar 19, 2021

Patricia Nell Hunt Pretlow gained her heavenly wings as the sun rose on March 19, 2021. Patricia was born in Richmond, Virginia to Lily Hunt Alexander and Paul Hunt. She attended Virginia Union University - undergrad and the University of Virginia – graduate.

She was employed with the Chesapeake Public School System for 30 years as an...

Mar 15, 2021

Corine Wilson, departed this life on Monday, March 15, 2021. She was born on December 3, 1941 to the late Roscoe Cuffee Sr. and Corean Cuffee. She was a life time member of The United House of Prayer for All People.

She leaves to cherish her memories four sons: Johnnie Wilson (Odessa) of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Nathan...

Mar 13, 2021

On Saturday, March 13, 2021, God, in His infinite wisdom dispatched his angels to bring sweet rest to our beloved, Wanda. She darkened the threshold of death's door, entering into eternal rest and peace, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded on her journey to rest by her father, Wesley Griffin. She leaves to cherish her memories: her husband,...

Mar 6, 2021

Ashanti Mazwell Dixon departed this life on Saturday, March 6, 2021 in the Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Ashanti was the daughter of the late Eula Denise Dixon.  She was born on January 8, 1994 in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Ashanti was a very energetic person, who moved daily like a locomotive. She was a "go-getter" and believed in completing...

Feb 21, 2021

The loved and admired Dorothy B. Griffin was born March 03, 1954 to the late Walker Alexander and Inez Griffin. She was also preceded in death (5 brothers) Linwood Griffin, Richard Griffin, Weslie Griffin, Leslie Griffin and Walter Alexander.

On Sunday, February 21, 2021, Dorothy B. (Bunny) Griffin was called home to be with the lord. She...

Feb 14, 2021

The loved and admired Mable Margaret Griffin was born February 22, 1942, the oldest of eleven children born to the late Mable Inez Griffin and Edward Holley. She was also preceded in death by her siblings Christine Griffin, Geraldine Hill, Herbert  "PorkChop" Griffin, Elvis "Popeye" Griffin; grandchildren Sharhonda Griffin and Lauryn Griffin;  and nephews Rodney "Bernie" Riddick, Maurice Griffin,...

Feb 2, 2021

Paul Everett Wilson, 76, of Portsmouth, Virginia, transitioned on Tuesday, February 2, 2021.

Paul was born in Chesapeake, Virginia (West Munden) on December 24, 1944. He graduated from George Washington Carver High School, Class of 1963, and enlisted in the US Army shortly thereafter. He served in the US Army from 1963-1967. Paul held several jobs prior...

Feb 2, 2021

Jule Curtis Harvey was called home to be with the Lord February 2, 2021. Born on April 11, 1945, he was the son of the late Jule C. Harvey, Sr., and Margaret C. Mandley. He was a United States Army Veteran, and a member of Greater St. Andrews A.M.E. Church, Virginia Beach. Jule worked for Atlantic Foundation for at...

Feb 1, 2021

Ciara Nicole Johnson entered eternal February 2, 2021. Born in Chesapeake, Virginia on December 29, 1987, she was the daughter of Alfreda Johnson and George Blount. She was predeceased by her grandparents Hugh Johnson, Carolyn Johnson, Luvertta M. Bell, and George D. Blount, Jr. Ciara was a graduate Oscar Smith High School Class of 2006. She worked as a...

Jan 31, 2021

Iva Lee Burnell Brewer passed away January 31, 2021. She was born April 4, 1960 in Chesapeake, Virginia to the late Eula Mae Burnell and Leon Hinton. She was predeceased by her husband John Brewer and step-father Elihu Harrell

Iva was a very lovable person. She was the oldest of 8 brothers and sisters.  Iva Lee was...

Jan 25, 2021

Thaddeus Colin Lewis Jr. was born on February 22, 1976 to Thaddeus Lewis Sr. and the late Sarah E. Lewis in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was raised in Chesapeake, Virginia on "Strawberry Lane." Colin graduated from Indian River High School in 1994. He was an entrepreneur and owned his own truck driving business with US Services LLC. Colin loved being...

Jan 24, 2021

On March 30, 1928 the Lord gave this family strength, devotion, love, hope, faith and joy in the heart of Edna Clark.

Born the oldest to Beulah and Dan Daniels, she was raised to love The Lord and knew that He was her source of strength, serving as a member at St. Thomas AME Zion Church. She...

Jan 8, 2021

Brian Keith Deaton, age 64, affectionally known by family and friends as "Ping Pong", passed away quietly surrounded by loved ones on Friday, January 8, 2021, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk, Virginia.

Ping was born in Norfolk, Va and educated in Norfolk Public Schools. He served a brief time in the US Army and...

Jan 6, 2021

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at the day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8

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