Obituaries

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.

Full obituary and service information will be forthcoming.

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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...

Jul 9, 2018

Jul 8, 2018

Veronica Reeves Sanderson entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 8, 2018 in Virginia Beach, Virginia surrounded by her loving family. “Rump” as she was affectionally called; was born February 10, 1953 to her parents; the late Eleanor and Ralph Reeves, and was a long-time resident of Virginia Beach, VA.

Veronica joined the New Light Full Gospel Baptist Church May...

Jun 29, 2018

On Friday June 29th, 2018, the Lord called home Gladys Elizabeth Jones McBride at the age of 72. Ms. McBride was a woman of God, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was predeceased by her parents, Herbert and Aline Jones. Her legacy will continue through her three beautiful daughters, Angela, Teresa, and LaSheena who will forever remember their mother. She will...

Jun 21, 2018

We the E. Vaughn Wray Family and Staff wish to extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathy in the passing of your loved one. Our prayers go out to you and your family in your time of loss. We know and understand that you have received many expressions of love and we will continue to keep you in our hearts....

Jun 11, 2018

We the E. Vaughn Wray Family and Staff wish to extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathy in the passing of your loved one. Our prayers go out to you and your family in your time of loss. We know and understand that you have received many expressions of love and we will continue to keep you in our hearts. May...