Obituaries

Mar 13, 2019

Mar 6, 2019

Calvin Hoffler went on to glory on March 6, 2019. Calvin was born on March 3, 1965 to the late Calvin Howard & Elsie Miles Hoffler. Calvin accepted Christ at an early age. He was educated in the Norfolk Public School System.

Calvin was very loving and outgoing and always willing to help others. He will truly be missed from...

Feb 4, 2019

Quinton D. White transitioned peacefully on Monday, February 4, 2019.

Quinton Diamonte White also known as “Q” was born April 7, 1992 to Janet Dixon of Portsmouth, Virginia and the late Marshall Griffin of Chesapeake, Virginia. He attended Tallwood High School.

He was a hard worker, from a busboy, movie theater crew member, all the way up to an assembly...

Feb 3, 2019

Chief Safari (Carey Tripp) transitioned on, Sunday February 3, 2019 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Norfolk, Virginia.

It is the desire of the family that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers.  

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Jan 3, 2019

Dec 28, 2018

Clifton Lee "Jackie" Batts transitioned on Friday, December 28, 2018 in Montefiore Medical Center Bronx, NY. Clifton Lee Batts, affectionately known as Jackie, was born on January 11, 1945 and reared in Norfolk VA by his  late loving parents Rufus Richard and Dorothy Ernestine Batts. Jackie attended Norfolk Public Schools and later moved to New York until he went home to be...

Dec 16, 2018

Kenneth L. Uzzle transitioned peacefully on December 16, 2018 at his home in Norfolk, VA.

Kenneth L. Uzzle, was born September 18, 1985 to the late Kathy L. Uzzle.  He attended Open Door Chapel private school where he proved to be a quick learner and was always enthusiastic about attending school; he was extremely smart.

Kenny or Meatball (nicknamed by his...

Dec 3, 2018

​Leon Andrew Brown peacefully entered a place of rest on December 3, 2018, at 4:40 p.m. in VA Hospice Facility. He was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, the sixth child to the late James A. and Mary Richardson Brown. He was preceded by three brothers and two sisters: Samuel Brown, William Brown, Richard Jerome Brown, Sr., Lois Pierce, and Annie Fortune. 

​Leon...

Nov 23, 2018

Nov 19, 2018

Kelvin Wayne Somerville, age 64, received his wings and left us to embark on his spiritual journey Monday, November 19, 2018 in Bon Secours DePaul Medical Hospital. Kelvin Wayne Somerville (aka) Wayne was born December 18, 1953 in North Carolina to Annie McNeil and the late Timothy Bobbitt.

With a voice so soft and sweet Kelvin started singing at the...

Nov 10, 2018

Oct 16, 2018

“Time is filled with swift transition…”

Bishop Rudolph B. Lewis transitioned from this life on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. He was an ordained minister and the Senior Pastor of New Light Full Gospel Baptist Church in Virginia Beach, Virginia.  Born September 23, 1942, in Loris, South Carolina, Rudolph was the ninth child of the late William S. and Ruth B. Lewis. His future in the ministry was...

Sep 29, 2018

William Henry Peek transitioned on, Saturday September 29, 2018 at Lake Taylor Transitional Care Center Norfolk, Virginia

It is the desire of the Peek family that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

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Sep 26, 2018

Sep 16, 2018

Layla Mari Cook was born May 5, 2017 4am at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Layla passed gently in the arms of Jesus on September 16, 2018 were the angles are rejoice and celebrating. Layla was a very happy baby who had such a enlighten smile that lit up a room and warm the hearts of anyone who come in contact...

Aug 16, 2018

Jul 26, 2018

On Thursday, July 26, 2018, Hassan Person, affectionately known by family and friends as, "Eddie" and "Buddy," moved toanother phase of life, as Heaven opened its gates to receive him home.

He was born July 18, 1938 to the late Nathaniel Person and Rosa Etta Grant. Hassan attended Our Lady of Victory Catholic School and graduated from I.C. Norcom. He...

Jul 24, 2018

"Seldom has God given so much to many people through just one woman."

Our heavenly Father saw fit, unbeknownst to us her family who were present, to reward Olivia D. Lindsay with her wings on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Sentara Leigh Memorial Hospital.

Olivia was born in Norfolk, Virginia to the late James and Majorie Driver. Olivia was blessed...

Jul 22, 2018

Jobe Timothy Rush, 56, peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on July 22, 2018, at 8:22 AM at Chesapeake Regional Hospital, with his family members at his side. He was born on September 25, 1961, in Key West, Florida.

Jobe went to Deep Creek High School and later earned his Diploma. Throughout his working...

Jul 18, 2018

Hector Gabriel Clemente, was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on May 29, 1977.  Lovingly called Gabby by his family and friends,  he had a heart of gold.  He loved horses and enjoyed riding during his younger years.  Kind hearted, caring and always laughing, he was full of life and joy.  He brought a smile to everyone he met.  He...