Obituaries

Shelia Ann Morgan

Shelia Ann Morgan

Feb 17, 2022

Sheila Ann Morgan was welcomed with open arms to glory February 17th 2022. Sheila was a caring and loving person who loved her family. She was a mother figure, friend and confidant to many.

Sheila was a romance novel book reader and loved music. She loved her pet “Lu Jay” until his final days. She worked with the janitorial staff at...

Rev. John W Clark

Rev. John W Clark

Feb 14, 2022

Rev. John W. Clark transitioned on Monday February 14, 2022 at home in Portsmouth, Virginia

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Fred McKinley  Alston

Fred McKinley Alston

Feb 12, 2022

Fred McKinley Alston, 79,  Suffolk, Va transitioned on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was the son of the late Mary Thomas and Perry Alston. 

He was born and raised in Louisburg, North Carolina and retired from Rockland Psychiatric Center in New York after 30 years of service.

Fred enjoyed the outdoors, he loved walking outside enjoying...

Shirley Jean Mims

Shirley Jean Mims

Feb 7, 2022

Shirley Jean Thompson Carter Mims, age 83, born in Tyler, Texas, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, February 7, 2022, in her daughter’s home in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She was a graduate of Emmett Scott High School in Tyler, Texas, and attended Laney College in Oakland, California.

She began her government service career working with the U. S. Postal Service,...

Barbara  Maree  Principe

Barbara Maree Principe

Feb 4, 2022

Barbara Maree Principe transitioned on Friday February 4, 2022 at her residence in Smithfield, Virginia

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Charles Matthew  Hall, Jr

Charles Matthew Hall, Jr

Feb 4, 2022

Charles Matthew “C.J.” Hall Jr., 37, was called home on February 4,2022. He was born October 8, 1984 in Franklin, VA to Ms. Robin Johnsonand Mr. Charles Hall Sr. He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather,Fletcher Johnson; his neice, Princess Jakiiya Ajane’ Johnson.C.J. studied Message Therapy at Everest College in Newport News.

He attended Heritage High School where he played...

Rev. Ronnie Thomas Northam, Sr.

Rev. Ronnie Thomas Northam, Sr.

Feb 1, 2022

Rev. Ronnie T. Northam, Sr.  transitioned on Tuesday February 1, 2022 in  Suffolk, Virginia

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Ellnora Hawkins

Ellnora Hawkins

Feb 1, 2022

Ellnora Hawkins was born on December 5, 1949 to Elbeaner Johnson and Videtto Bush.Ellnora was a carefree spirit who loved people deeply, especially her family. Without question, she was an assertive woman who would not allow anyone to push her aside. She believed strongly in the principle of fairness. Anyone who knew her would confirm that she had a terrific...

James Carter

James Carter

Jan 27, 2022

James Carter transitioned on Thursday January 27, 2022 at Maryview Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia

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Ursula Ineta Matthew

Ursula Ineta Matthew

Jan 26, 2022

Ursula Ineta Matthew transitioned on Wednesday January 26, 2022 in Maryview Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia

Ursula Ineta Matthew better known as “Baba” was born on the island of Antigua and Barbuda to late Lucille Benjamin and Ethan James. She was Uplifting, Remarkable, Supportive, Unique, Loving, and Amazing. Just in case you didn’t notice, this spells Ursula. I know that she...

Leslie Donaway

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

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

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...

Jarmar  Tephilio Verdun

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...

Bernice Elaine Beale

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...

Bernina Michelle  Young

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...

Frances Hart - James

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

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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Edith Cummings

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...

Terry Lee Holmes, Sr.

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...

Shelia Ann Morgan

Shelia Ann Morgan

Feb 17, 2022

Sheila Ann Morgan was welcomed with open arms to glory February 17th 2022. Sheila was a caring and loving person who loved her family. She was a mother figure, friend and confidant to many.

Sheila was a romance novel book reader and loved music. She loved her pet “Lu Jay” until his final days. She worked with the janitorial staff at...

Rev. John W Clark

Rev. John W Clark

Feb 14, 2022

Rev. John W. Clark transitioned on Monday February 14, 2022 at home in Portsmouth, Virginia

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Fred McKinley  Alston

Fred McKinley Alston

Feb 12, 2022

Fred McKinley Alston, 79,  Suffolk, Va transitioned on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was the son of the late Mary Thomas and Perry Alston. 

He was born and raised in Louisburg, North Carolina and retired from Rockland Psychiatric Center in New York after 30 years of service.

Fred enjoyed the outdoors, he loved walking outside enjoying...

Shirley Jean Mims

Shirley Jean Mims

Feb 7, 2022

Shirley Jean Thompson Carter Mims, age 83, born in Tyler, Texas, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, February 7, 2022, in her daughter’s home in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She was a graduate of Emmett Scott High School in Tyler, Texas, and attended Laney College in Oakland, California.

She began her government service career working with the U. S. Postal Service,...

Barbara  Maree  Principe

Barbara Maree Principe

Feb 4, 2022

Barbara Maree Principe transitioned on Friday February 4, 2022 at her residence in Smithfield, Virginia

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Charles Matthew  Hall, Jr

Charles Matthew Hall, Jr

Feb 4, 2022

Charles Matthew “C.J.” Hall Jr., 37, was called home on February 4,2022. He was born October 8, 1984 in Franklin, VA to Ms. Robin Johnsonand Mr. Charles Hall Sr. He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather,Fletcher Johnson; his neice, Princess Jakiiya Ajane’ Johnson.C.J. studied Message Therapy at Everest College in Newport News.

He attended Heritage High School where he played...

Rev. Ronnie Thomas Northam, Sr.

Rev. Ronnie Thomas Northam, Sr.

Feb 1, 2022

Rev. Ronnie T. Northam, Sr.  transitioned on Tuesday February 1, 2022 in  Suffolk, Virginia

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Ellnora Hawkins

Ellnora Hawkins

Feb 1, 2022

Ellnora Hawkins was born on December 5, 1949 to Elbeaner Johnson and Videtto Bush.Ellnora was a carefree spirit who loved people deeply, especially her family. Without question, she was an assertive woman who would not allow anyone to push her aside. She believed strongly in the principle of fairness. Anyone who knew her would confirm that she had a terrific...

James Carter

James Carter

Jan 27, 2022

James Carter transitioned on Thursday January 27, 2022 at Maryview Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia

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Ursula Ineta Matthew

Ursula Ineta Matthew

Jan 26, 2022

Ursula Ineta Matthew transitioned on Wednesday January 26, 2022 in Maryview Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia

Ursula Ineta Matthew better known as “Baba” was born on the island of Antigua and Barbuda to late Lucille Benjamin and Ethan James. She was Uplifting, Remarkable, Supportive, Unique, Loving, and Amazing. Just in case you didn’t notice, this spells Ursula. I know that she...

Leslie Donaway

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

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

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...

Jarmar  Tephilio Verdun

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...

Bernice Elaine Beale

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...

Bernina Michelle  Young

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...

Frances Hart - James

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

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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Edith Cummings

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...

Terry Lee Holmes, Sr.

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...