Obituaries

Shigeko Yamashita Parsons

Shigeko Yamashita Parsons

Sep 25, 2021

Shigeko Y. Parson transitioned on Friday September 25, 2021 in Beth Shalom Village Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Myriee Virginia Arrington

Myriee Virginia Arrington

Sep 23, 2021

On Thursday September 23rd 2021 at the age of 66, heaven gained another angel Myriee Virginia Arrington, who peacefully passed away at home in Norfolk, Virginia. Her battle with cancer only showed her courage in facing life challenges with a smile.

Despite her pain Myriee came out to be a shero and stayed strong until the very end. She enjoyed...

Elizabeth S.  Curry

Elizabeth S. Curry

Sep 19, 2021

On Sunday, September 20th, the Lord called our mother Elizabeth home to be with him. Elizabeth was born on May 12, 1944 in the Philippines. There, she met her husband who was in the Marines and she married him and became Mrs. Elizabeth Curry.

She began her new life in Washington DC, there was born to that union two sons,...

Herman Long Arthur

Herman Long Arthur

Sep 18, 2021

Herman Long Arthur was born to Dolly Arthur and Walter Thomas on May 14, 1938, in Baltimore, Maryland. He was 83 years of age when he departed this life on Saturday, September 18, 2021, to receive his heavenly reward.

While here on earth, Herman was employed at the former Janaf Cinema Complex located in Norfolk, Virginia.

Herman was a loving husband, relative...

James Bembry

James Bembry

Sep 15, 2021

James Bembry transitioned on Wednesday September 15, 2021 at his residence in Suffolk, Virginia

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Deborah Ann Bratton

Deborah Ann Bratton

Sep 6, 2021

Deborah Ann Bratton, 60, passed away peacefully at her home in Richmond, Virginia on Monday, September 6, 2021. She was born November 15, 1960, in Roanoke, Virginia. She was a graduate of Norview High School and attended Virginia Commonwealth University.

Deborah is predeceased by her sister, Valerie Denise Bratton-Nash. She is survived by her parents, Robert and Shirley Harris; sister and...

Yolanda  Serrano

Yolanda Serrano

Sep 4, 2021

Yolanda Serrano transitioned on Saturday September 4, 2021 in Sentara Leigh Memorial Hospital Norfolk, Virginia

Yolanda Serrano was born on April 16, 1970 to Hector Rios, Sr. and Norma Colon Rios in Reading, Pennsylvania. On the evening of September 4, 2021, God called Yolanda Serrano, age 51, home to her well-deserved eternal reward. “Give her the reward she has earned and...

Susan Loretta Whitaker

Susan Loretta Whitaker

Aug 28, 2021

Susan Loretta Whitaker transitioned on Saturday August 28, 2021 at her residence in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Susan Loretta Whitaker, affectionately known to her family as Momma, NaNa, Baby Sis, Aunt Suzie and Sexxy Puss. Susan, was born to the late James and Elaine Gibbs, on July 30, 1969; and she departed her life, to go home and be with the Lord,...

Clarence Thomas Holley, Jr.

Clarence Thomas Holley, Jr.

Aug 24, 2021

Our family circle that was woven with strong bonds was broken when our Son, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin, Fiancée and Friend was called home to be with the Lord on August 23, 2021.

Clarence T. Holley, Jr was born July 7, 1975, and was a native of Norfolk, Virginia. At an early age, he gave his life to...

Konisha Thompson

Konisha Thompson

Aug 20, 2021

Konisha L. Thompson transitioned on Friday August 20, 2021 in Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Virginia Beach, Virginia

Konisha L. Thompson was born in Wilmington, Delaware on April 10, 1975, to Yvette Evans and Thedford L Thompson.

Konisha leaves behind to cherish her life, her daughter MarNisha Brown and son Markele Brown; brothers, Travelyon Briscoe, Jr, Dickie Jenkins, Marvin Miller and Dalton...

Rahsaan A. Love

Rahsaan A. Love

Aug 3, 2021

On August 3, 2021, Rahsaan Love was welcomed with open arms by his mother Mary Love, who he missed immensely.

Rahsaan Love was born on January 22, 1975 in Chicago, Illinois to George Love and the late Mary Love. Rahsaan, affectionately known as DJ Puff Dragon, "The Best Kept Secret" was the soundtrack to many birthday parties, wedding receptions, homecoming...

Walter Russell Dildy

Walter Russell Dildy

Aug 2, 2021

I am in Heaven dear ones, oh so happy and bright. There is perfect joy and beauty in this everlasting light. All the pain and grief are over, ever restless tossing past. I am now at peace. Forever, safely home in Heaven at last.

“Well done good and faithful servant; thou have been faithful over a few things. I will...

Alfreda E. Knight

Alfreda E. Knight

Aug 2, 2021

Alfreda E Knight, 76, peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on Monday, August 2, 2021. Alfreda was born June 5, 1945, to the late Alfred James Edmonds and Fannie Branch Edmonds in Norfolk, Virginia. She was a twin and had an older sister. She was educated in the Norfolk Public Schools System and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School....

Johnnie White

Johnnie White

Jul 31, 2021

Johnnie White transitioned on Saturday July 31, 2021 in Sentara Carplex Hospital Hampton, Virginia

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Umilta Pauline Bryant

Umilta Pauline Bryant

Jul 26, 2021

Umilta Pauline Bryant transitioned on Sunday July 25, 2021 at Sentara Hospice House Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Ann Wagner Tynes

Ann Wagner Tynes

Jul 22, 2021

Ann Lynne Wagner Tynes, 82, of Virginia Beach, Virginia passed away peacefully in her home on July 22, 2021, surrounded by her girls.

She was predeceased in death by a son, Henry Lexington Tynes, her sister, Joyce Wagner Conken, her mother, Thelma Ellington Wagner, and her father, Richard Henry Wagner. She is survived by her daughters, Jane Riggins, and her...

Glenn Bryant Kreps

Glenn Bryant Kreps

Jul 18, 2021

Glenn Bryant Kreps transitioned on Sunday July 18, 2021 in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Norfolk, Virginia

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Cynthia Jean Jarmon

Cynthia Jean Jarmon

Jul 17, 2021

Cynthia Jean Jarmon transitioned on Saturday July 17, 2021 in Riverside Hospital Newport News, Virginia

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Tony  Cooper

Tony Cooper

Jul 16, 2021

Tony Cooper transitioned on Friday July 16, 2021 in Asheville, North Carolina

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Norman Elijah James

Norman Elijah James

Jul 16, 2021

Norman Elijah James passed away July 16, 2021. He was predeceased by his wife Hannah. He was a lover of sports. During his youth he was an avid basketball player. Norman is survived by his mother, Lorraine James. His uncles Alexander (Chareeta) James, Clarence James, Bruce James, many cousins, great-aunts/uncles and friends. He will truly be missed.

Memories last a lifetime...

Shigeko Yamashita Parsons

Shigeko Yamashita Parsons

Sep 25, 2021

Shigeko Y. Parson transitioned on Friday September 25, 2021 in Beth Shalom Village Virginia Beach, Virginia

Memories last a lifetime only if you share them.

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Myriee Virginia Arrington

Myriee Virginia Arrington

Sep 23, 2021

On Thursday September 23rd 2021 at the age of 66, heaven gained another angel Myriee Virginia Arrington, who peacefully passed away at home in Norfolk, Virginia. Her battle with cancer only showed her courage in facing life challenges with a smile.

Despite her pain Myriee came out to be a shero and stayed strong until the very end. She enjoyed...

Elizabeth S.  Curry

Elizabeth S. Curry

Sep 19, 2021

On Sunday, September 20th, the Lord called our mother Elizabeth home to be with him. Elizabeth was born on May 12, 1944 in the Philippines. There, she met her husband who was in the Marines and she married him and became Mrs. Elizabeth Curry.

She began her new life in Washington DC, there was born to that union two sons,...

Herman Long Arthur

Herman Long Arthur

Sep 18, 2021

Herman Long Arthur was born to Dolly Arthur and Walter Thomas on May 14, 1938, in Baltimore, Maryland. He was 83 years of age when he departed this life on Saturday, September 18, 2021, to receive his heavenly reward.

While here on earth, Herman was employed at the former Janaf Cinema Complex located in Norfolk, Virginia.

Herman was a loving husband, relative...

James Bembry

James Bembry

Sep 15, 2021

James Bembry transitioned on Wednesday September 15, 2021 at his residence in Suffolk, 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 James for future generations to come.

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Deborah Ann Bratton

Deborah Ann Bratton

Sep 6, 2021

Deborah Ann Bratton, 60, passed away peacefully at her home in Richmond, Virginia on Monday, September 6, 2021. She was born November 15, 1960, in Roanoke, Virginia. She was a graduate of Norview High School and attended Virginia Commonwealth University.

Deborah is predeceased by her sister, Valerie Denise Bratton-Nash. She is survived by her parents, Robert and Shirley Harris; sister and...

Yolanda  Serrano

Yolanda Serrano

Sep 4, 2021

Yolanda Serrano transitioned on Saturday September 4, 2021 in Sentara Leigh Memorial Hospital Norfolk, Virginia

Yolanda Serrano was born on April 16, 1970 to Hector Rios, Sr. and Norma Colon Rios in Reading, Pennsylvania. On the evening of September 4, 2021, God called Yolanda Serrano, age 51, home to her well-deserved eternal reward. “Give her the reward she has earned and...

Susan Loretta Whitaker

Susan Loretta Whitaker

Aug 28, 2021

Susan Loretta Whitaker transitioned on Saturday August 28, 2021 at her residence in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Susan Loretta Whitaker, affectionately known to her family as Momma, NaNa, Baby Sis, Aunt Suzie and Sexxy Puss. Susan, was born to the late James and Elaine Gibbs, on July 30, 1969; and she departed her life, to go home and be with the Lord,...

Clarence Thomas Holley, Jr.

Clarence Thomas Holley, Jr.

Aug 24, 2021

Our family circle that was woven with strong bonds was broken when our Son, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin, Fiancée and Friend was called home to be with the Lord on August 23, 2021.

Clarence T. Holley, Jr was born July 7, 1975, and was a native of Norfolk, Virginia. At an early age, he gave his life to...

Konisha Thompson

Konisha Thompson

Aug 20, 2021

Konisha L. Thompson transitioned on Friday August 20, 2021 in Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Virginia Beach, Virginia

Konisha L. Thompson was born in Wilmington, Delaware on April 10, 1975, to Yvette Evans and Thedford L Thompson.

Konisha leaves behind to cherish her life, her daughter MarNisha Brown and son Markele Brown; brothers, Travelyon Briscoe, Jr, Dickie Jenkins, Marvin Miller and Dalton...

Rahsaan A. Love

Rahsaan A. Love

Aug 3, 2021

On August 3, 2021, Rahsaan Love was welcomed with open arms by his mother Mary Love, who he missed immensely.

Rahsaan Love was born on January 22, 1975 in Chicago, Illinois to George Love and the late Mary Love. Rahsaan, affectionately known as DJ Puff Dragon, "The Best Kept Secret" was the soundtrack to many birthday parties, wedding receptions, homecoming...

Walter Russell Dildy

Walter Russell Dildy

Aug 2, 2021

I am in Heaven dear ones, oh so happy and bright. There is perfect joy and beauty in this everlasting light. All the pain and grief are over, ever restless tossing past. I am now at peace. Forever, safely home in Heaven at last.

“Well done good and faithful servant; thou have been faithful over a few things. I will...

Alfreda E. Knight

Alfreda E. Knight

Aug 2, 2021

Alfreda E Knight, 76, peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on Monday, August 2, 2021. Alfreda was born June 5, 1945, to the late Alfred James Edmonds and Fannie Branch Edmonds in Norfolk, Virginia. She was a twin and had an older sister. She was educated in the Norfolk Public Schools System and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School....

Johnnie White

Johnnie White

Jul 31, 2021

Johnnie White transitioned on Saturday July 31, 2021 in Sentara Carplex Hospital Hampton, 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 Johnnie for future generations to come.

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Umilta Pauline Bryant

Umilta Pauline Bryant

Jul 26, 2021

Umilta Pauline Bryant transitioned on Sunday July 25, 2021 at Sentara Hospice House Virginia Beach, Virginia

Memories last a lifetime only if you share them.

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Ann Wagner Tynes

Ann Wagner Tynes

Jul 22, 2021

Ann Lynne Wagner Tynes, 82, of Virginia Beach, Virginia passed away peacefully in her home on July 22, 2021, surrounded by her girls.

She was predeceased in death by a son, Henry Lexington Tynes, her sister, Joyce Wagner Conken, her mother, Thelma Ellington Wagner, and her father, Richard Henry Wagner. She is survived by her daughters, Jane Riggins, and her...

Glenn Bryant Kreps

Glenn Bryant Kreps

Jul 18, 2021

Glenn Bryant Kreps transitioned on Sunday July 18, 2021 in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Norfolk, Virginia

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Cynthia Jean Jarmon

Cynthia Jean Jarmon

Jul 17, 2021

Cynthia Jean Jarmon transitioned on Saturday July 17, 2021 in Riverside Hospital Newport News, 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 Cynthia for future generations to come.Be the first to post your most treasured memory of Cynthia. Show your support by...

Tony  Cooper

Tony Cooper

Jul 16, 2021

Tony Cooper transitioned on Friday July 16, 2021 in Asheville, North Carolina

Memories last a lifetime only if you share them.

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Norman Elijah James

Norman Elijah James

Jul 16, 2021

Norman Elijah James passed away July 16, 2021. He was predeceased by his wife Hannah. He was a lover of sports. During his youth he was an avid basketball player. Norman is survived by his mother, Lorraine James. His uncles Alexander (Chareeta) James, Clarence James, Bruce James, many cousins, great-aunts/uncles and friends. He will truly be missed.

Memories last a lifetime...