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...
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
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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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Leslie Donaway
Jan 24, 2022
Leslie Donaway transitioned on Monday January 24, 2022 in Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Virginia Beach, 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 Leslie for future generations to come.
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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
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 William for future generations to come.
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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...
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
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
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
Jan 8, 2022
Frances Hart - James transitioned on Saturday January 8, 2022 at her residence in Norfolk, 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 Frances for future generations to come.
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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
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 Lionetta for future generations to come.
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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...
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...
Elizabeth Mae Benton
Jan 2, 2022
Elizabeth M. Benton transitioned on Sunday January 2, 2022 at her residence in Newsoms, 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 Elizabeth for future generations to come.
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Albert Tyrone Johnson
Nov 25, 2021
Albert T. Johnson transitioned on Thursday November 25, 2021 in Sentara Norfolk Hospital Norfolk, 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 Albert for future generations to come.
Be the first to post your most treasured memory of Albert. Show your support by sharing...
Robin Michele Brooks
Nov 19, 2021
Robin Michele Smith - Brooks transitioned on Friday November 19, 2021 in Sentara Leigh Hospital Norfolk, 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 Robin for future generations to come.
Be the first to post your most treasured memory of Robin. Show your support...
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