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Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas

Anita B Mitchell

Anita B Mitchell

Aug 22, 2018

Anita B. " Cookie" Mitchell, 72, peacefully passed away on August 21, 2018. Our beloved Cookie was born in Suffolk, VA on March 26, 1946 from the union of the late James and Alice Evans Brown. The fourth of seven siblings, Anita taught in the Chesapeake Public Schools System for 36 years retiring from Indian River High School.

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Dr. Jesse L Allen

Dr. Jesse L Allen

Jul 15, 2018

Dr. Jesse Lee Allen departed this life on July 15,2018. He was one of seven children born on March 6, 1931 to the late Aaron Butler Allen and Lottie Cora Trice Allen. A native of Durham,North Carolina he was educated in its public schools. He graduated from Hillside High School in Durham ,North Carolina in 1949 and North Carolina...

Marjorie Malvene Mainor Smith

Marjorie Malvene Mainor Smith

Jun 8, 2018

Marjorie M. Smith passed away on June 8, 2018 at her home. She was born to the late John and Malvene Mainor and was predeceased by her husband Elbert Benton Smith Sr. She is survived by her loving children, Elbert Smith, Rita S. Merriman, Shyrl S. Fleming and Richard Smith (Vivian), five grandchildren and six great grandchildren and a host...

Mildred Little

Mildred Little

May 25, 2018

In the morning of May 25, 2018, death broke our family circle and took from us our dear sister, mother, grandmother and aunt, Mildred. She went peacefully to her eternal rest at Norfolk Health Care Center. She was born on July 17, 1932 to the late Florence and James Little in Bertie County, she was a loving, kind and...

Samuel L. Williams

Samuel L. Williams

May 22, 2018

Samuel L. Williams, 73, the son of the late Eddie L. Sr. and Josephine Ingram Williams passed peacefully at his residence on Tuesday May 22, 2018. Sammy attended Booker T. Washington High School , along with his friend Ira Brooks, Sammy was known for his weightlifting and bodybuilding skills. He was an Army Veteran. He was predeceased by his...

Helen Williams Copeland

Helen Williams Copeland

May 11, 2018

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteousness judge give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them that love His appearing." 2 Timothy 4:7-8.

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