All Obituaries

Shawn K. Simpson  passed away on Saturday January 11, 2020 in Sentara Hospice House Virginia Beach, Virginia. Shawn Kim Simpson, Sr. was born on June 23, 1967 in Los Angeles, California to Mr. & Mrs. Donald Simpson and Christine Simpson. Shawn was a fun-loving and friendly youngster who was active in sports while growing up in Southern California. Shawn enjoyed bike riding, basketball and especially swimming - participating on a swim team. Intellectually curious from an early age,...

Cornelius D. Mack  passed away on Tuesday January 7, 2020 at his residence in Norfolk, Virginia. In loving memory of Corneilus Dennis Mack. He was born September 22, 1977 to the late Patsy Jones Sawyer and Norman C. Mack, Jr. After a long illness, Corneilus departed this life on January 7, 2020. Corneilus resided in the Tidewater area most of his life. He attended school in Norfolk, Virginia and Virginia Beach, Virginia. Corneilus was preceded in death by his mother, Patsy Sawyer; two...

Sandra Delores Moorer passed away on Friday December 27, 2019 in Sentara Bayside Virginia Beach, Virginia. Sandra, was born on December 22, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Arthur & Florine Harvey. Preceding her in death were her daughter's Regina, Angela & Sharona, sister Diane, and grandson Daniel. Sandra graduated from Northern High School in Detroit, Michigan. She worked for many years at AT&T as a dispatcher from which she retired. Sandra accepted Christ at...

Doris Elizabeth Williamson 60 passed away on Monday December 16, 2019 in Sentara Leigh Memorial Hospital Norfolk, Virginia Born September 16th, 1959 in Riverside California, Doris grew up here in Norfolk, graduating from Booker T. Washington High School and working alongside family as the Vice President of her mother Audrey's company,  Audrey Myers Income Tax Services, until Audrey’s passing in 2015. Doris was a loving mother of three and grandmother of eight. She enjoyed...

Rahson A. Taylor passed away on Sunday December 15, 2019 at home in Bonaire, GA surrounded around family. Rahson Amir Taylor was born on July 12, 1985, in Pottstown, PA to Thaddeuse Taylor and Sharon Warren. The oldest of three children, the family relocated to Chesapeake Beach, VA in 1993 where Ray (as he was affectionately known) attended Indian Lakes Elementary School. From an early age, Ray excelled in academics and sports. In 1998, he was named Brandon Middle School City Wrestling...

William Roosevelt “Root” Elliott, 78, slipped away peacefully on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 11:10 AM in Portsmouth, Virginia. William Roosevelt “Root” Elliott was born to the late Joseph and Dorothy Elliott on October 24, 1941 in Princess Anne County. He was predeceased by his parents, grandparents, his older sister Sarah Knox, and his son Darryl Elliott. William was born and raised in Burton Station. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church where he accepted...

Clyburn Perry, Jr.  affectionately known as “June”, was called home for eternal rest on Monday, November 25, 2019 at 2:41pm.  He was born on August 19, 1946 in Kershaw, South Carolina, to the late Clyburn Perry Sr. and Lula Mae Duren Perry (Doll). Clyburn received his education in the South Carolina and Washington, DC school system.  He accepted Christ as his Lord and savior at a very early age and was baptized at Second Calvary Baptist Church in Kershaw, South...

Carthorn Gordon passed away on Sunday November 24, 2019 in Portsmouth Rehabilitation Nursing Center, Portsmouth Virginia. Memories last a lifetime only if you share them. On behalf of the family, we encourage you share your personal experiences and preserve the memory of Carthorn for future generations to come. Be the first to post your most treasured memory of Carthorn. Show your support by sharing a personal message or story on the tribute wall, meaningful photo or video, and/or sending...

Jean Evelyn Lee Custis was born in Norfolk, Virginia on March 12, 1921 to Willie G.H. Lee and Dinah Johnson Lee. She attended Norfolk Public School and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1939. She earned a B.S. degree in business management from Hampton Institute, now Hampton University. She was employed by Norfolk Community Hospital as a clerk in the AdmittingOffice, and by Norfolk State University as a clerk in the Business Office, prior to joining the united States...

Alvernia Lopez With an abundance of love and concern, S. Jones F. and C. is embracing the heartbroken loved ones of Mrs. Alverina Lopez, as they prepare to say “Farewell” to this vital link to their family chain. Mrs. Lopez, 63, a resident of Williamston, NC, closed the curtains on this journey called life on November 04, 2019 in Maryview Medical Center Portsmouth, VA. The heartbreaking task of planning the Life Remembering services for Mrs. Lopez have been finalized and will...