Obituaries

Mar 16, 2025

Curtis Cross, born on January 18, 1958, peacefully departed this life on March 16, 2025. He lived a remarkable 67 years that were dedicated to his family, faith, and career.

A proud graduate of Manor High School, Curtis was awarded a full scholarship to Norfolk State University, where he honed his skills on the basketball court for two years. Basketball was...

Feb 9, 2025

Iren O’Linda Dolberry Dawson (Shug, Sugar Baby)

Irene O’Linda Dolberry was born to Irene O’Dell Haskins Dolberry and James Albert Dolberry, Jr. on Augst 2, 1949 in Norfolk, VA. She (Shug) is the second of ten children.

Irene graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1967. She grew up in the church under the leadership of an aunt, Reverend Rosa Fisher...

Jan 31, 2025

Alonzo McConnie Jr, a beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025, in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was born on October 6, 1952, in Wilson, North Carolina, where he first developed his deep appreciation for life and the arts that would define him.

Alonzo dedicated his professional life to the construction industry as a skilled bricklayer, working for...

Jan 27, 2025

Nov 15, 2024

StrangeProphet”

“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:” 1 Peter 2:9

Frankie M. Fells Jr. departed this life on Friday November 15, 2024, in Portsmouth, VA. Frankie was one of three children born to...

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Aug 20, 2024

Serena Renee (Holmes) Ali was born in Paterson, NJ on July 14, 1953. She was the third of five children born to Joseph Holmes Sr. and Serena Mae Holmes. Renee departed this life on August 20, 2024.

 

Renee attended Paterson Public Schools. She graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 1970 at the age of 16. She was accepted to...

Aug 12, 2024

The Life of Brother Vience L. Bell, Sr.

Our beloved Vience was born December 12, 1955, in Princess Anne County, now Virginia Beach, Virginia. He was the second child born to his loving parents Fred Hunter Bell and Norma Lawrence Bell. On Monday, August 12, 2024, Vience quietly completed this earthly journey, at the direction of God our Heavenly Father, who...

Aug 10, 2024

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Jul 26, 2024

On Friday, July 26, 2024, our beloved Tomeka quietly completed this earthly journey, and answered God’s call to lay down her burdens and enter eternal rest.

Tomeka, who was affectionally known as “Nee-Nee,” or “Meka,” was born June 7, 1979, to Jesse Allen (Al) and Cynthia Louise Smith. She was reared in Creeds, (Virginia Beach), and was educated in the Virginia...

Jul 19, 2024

Funeral Services

ThursdayJuly 25, 20241:00 PMRichmond Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Monroe1011 W. Roosevelt Blvd.Monroe, NC 28112 

Jul 16, 2024

There will be no services in Virginia

Services in Arkansas is being provided by:

Wolfe Bros Funeral Home & Cremation

128 S 7th Street 

West Memphis, AR 72301

(870) 735-5855

www.wolfebrothersfhc.com

Jul 13, 2024

Jul 7, 2024

We honor and celebrate the life of Micheal Wayne Gordon Jr. who was called home to rest Sunday July 7, 2024. Micheal was born June 22, 1973 in Portsmouth, Virginia to Denise and Micheal Sr.

Micheal graduated from Cradock High School and entered the military (US Army). Micheal held a supervisor position doing manufacturing work for over 20 years. His favorite...

Jun 18, 2024

Jun 7, 2024

Lennel Hinton, born in Portsmouth, Virginia, to Rev. James M. Owens and Mildred Owens Gray, was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend who passed away peacefully on June 7, 2024. Lennel brought joy and warmth to everyone she met. She is survived by her husband, Mark Hinton, and was the proud mother of Millissa, Marcus, Deyonta, and...