Obituaries

Leslie Donaway

Jan 24, 2022

Leslie Donaway transitioned on Monday January 24, 2022 in Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Virginia Beach, Virginia

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William Bell Noyes

Jan 23, 2022

William Noyes transitioned on Sunday January 13, 2022 at his residence in Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Patric Hoyl Watkins

Jan 22, 2022

Jokester and retired Chief Petty Officer Patric “Pops” Watkins love of life didn’t come to an end with his death. Pops passed away on January 22, 2022 at the age of 87, at home accompanied by his loving wife who will continue to honor his legacy of living her life to the fullest.

Pops graduated from Lincoln HeightHigh School and...

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Jarmar Tephilio Verdun

Jan 21, 2022

Our beloved son Jarmar T. Verdun of Rockhill South Carolina went to be with God on January 21st 2022.

He gave his life to God at an early age. Jarmar loved the Lord with all his heart and his faith was unwavering.

He loved reading his Bible and called family members to dicuss the scriptures. He would often talk to...

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Bernice Elaine Beale

Jan 20, 2022

Bernice Elaine Beale transitioned on Thursday January 20, 2022 in Chesapeake Regional Medical Center Chesapeake, Virginia

Bernice E. Beale 67, a native of Henderson, NC was born to Lucy Harris (Floyd) and William Harris on June 25, 1954. Bernice graduated from Vance Senior High School in Henderson, NC in 1972. Bernice retired from Food Lion and was a valued employee...

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Bernina Michelle Young

Jan 18, 2022

Bernina Michelle Young was born June 22, 1954, in Baltimore, MD, to the late Bernice Allen and William Gibson. After a short illness, she went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 18, surrounded by family in her Virginia Beach home. Bernina grew up in Baltimore City, educated in the Baltimore City Public Schools. She graduated from Frederick Douglass...

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Frances Hart - James

Jan 8, 2022

Frances Hart - James transitioned on Saturday January 8, 2022 at her residence in Norfolk, Virginia

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Lionetta Ernestine Cowell

Jan 8, 2022

Lionetta Ernestine Cowell transitioned on Saturday January 8, 2022 at her residence in Norfolk, Virginia

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Terry Lee Holmes, Sr.

Jan 6, 2022

Terry Lee Holmes, Sr. transitioned on Thursday January 6, 2022 in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Norfolk, Virginia

Terry Lee Holmes, Sr. was born October 19, 1947 to Willie Holmes, Sr. and Theresa Paul in Alexandria, Louisiana.

He was united in marriage to Audrey Faye Simon, and would have celebrated 54 years of marriage on January 20th, 2022, with the love of...

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Edith Cummings

Jan 6, 2022

Edith Devora Cummings transitioned on Thursday January 6, 2022 at her residence in Portsmouth, Virginia

Edith Devora Cummings was born March 17, 1957, in Portsmouth, Virginia and left this world on January 6, 2022, at the age of 64. The third of five children born to Edward and Dorothy Cummings, Edith was a grandmother, mother, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend to...

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Elizabeth Mae Benton

Jan 2, 2022

Elizabeth M. Benton transitioned on Sunday January 2, 2022 at her residence in Newsoms, Virginia

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James Smith, Jr.

Dec 30, 2021

James Smith Jr. also known to many as” Smitty” was born August 13, 1939 to James Smith Sr. and Willie Lee Jackson in Yazoo, Mississippi. James was raised by his grandfather James Crawford, where he confessed in Christ at an early age.

James Jr. was educated in Yazoo County Schools District. During his school years he was a valuable member of...

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Wisley Claudan Richards

Dec 27, 2021

Wisley C. Richards Sr., 84, earned his angel wings on December 27th, 2021 at his Virginia Beach home. He was born December 27th, 1937 in St.Vincent, but moved to Trinidad and Tobago at the age of 7 with his mother Adela Richards and father Timothy Richards. His final days were spent surrounded by his family members, who were in one...

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Herman Bryant Riddick

Dec 17, 2021

Herman transitioned on Friday, Dec.17, 2021. Hermeo, as he was known to everyone, was born in Princess Anne County. He attended Floyd E. Kellam, shortly after leaving high school, he enlisting in the United State Army where he worked and traveled the world, living in Italy, Panama and a few other places before settling in Texas. He then returned home...

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Abram Lewis Davis

Dec 15, 2021

Abram Davis, affectionally known as “Pops,” and “Abe,” departed this phase of life on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Abram was born April 8, 1932, the only child of the late Elizabeth Davis and Louis Belcher. He was reared by surrogate parents, Mattie and Horace Davis, his aunt and uncle, in Macclesfield, North...

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Venessa Dale McFarland

Dec 5, 2021

Venessa D. McFarland, age 66, called from labor to reward December 5, 2021 at her residence in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Public Viewing will be held Friday December 17, 2021 4PM-7PM at Gaines Funeral Home 5386 Lee Road Maple Heights, OH 44137.

Celebration of Life Services will be held Saturday December 18, 2021 at First Missionary Baptist Church 4312 Lee Road Cleveland,...

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Virginia Williams Stewart

Nov 30, 2021

In the late afternoon of Tuesday, November 30, 2021,

The Lord softly whispered the name of his humble servant, Virginia Williams Stewart, and she slipped away peacefully to be with Him. Virginia was born on May 25,1930 in Princess Anne County, Virginia, the daughter of the late MacArthur Dailey and Beulah Williams. She was married at a young age to...

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Adrian Celeste Fisher

Nov 29, 2021

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under theheaven… Ecclesiastes 3:1

A time to be born… Ecclesiastes 3:2

Adrian Celeste Fisher was born June 11, 1962, to the late Evelyn Ruth (Smith) Fisher and George Stallworth Fisher in Portsmouth, Virginia. Adrian had 2 sisters Sharrii & Corlette and twin brothers Kevin & Kelvin. Adrian was the baby...

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Albert Tyrone Johnson

Nov 25, 2021

Albert T. Johnson transitioned on Thursday November 25, 2021 in Sentara Norfolk Hospital Norfolk, Virginia

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Robin Michele Brooks

Nov 19, 2021

Robin Michele Smith - Brooks transitioned on Friday November 19, 2021 in Sentara Leigh Hospital Norfolk, Virginia

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