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Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas

June Antionette James

June Antionette James

Aug 8, 2017

June Antionette James (Ellis) passed away on Tuesday August 8, 2017, in Norfolk, Virginia surrounded by her loving family and friends. June was born in Norfolk, Virginia, December 31, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Carolyn James, and the wife of Edwin Lee Ellis. June was reared in Norfolk, Virginia and attended public schools in Norfolk....

Carlton Herron Sr.

Carlton Herron Sr.

Jun 30, 2017

Carlton Herron Sr. lovingly known as "Paw" cast his eyes on Jesus to enter into eternal rest June 30, 2017, after fighting a courageous battle. He was predeceased by his grandparents, John and Hattie Samuel; father, Samuel Herron, Sr; brother Vern Otis Samuel; sister, Gwinnett Waters and son, Carlton Herron Jr. Born in Valdosta, Ga., Carlton graduated from Pinevale High...

Theodore L. Whitehurst Sr.

Theodore L. Whitehurst Sr.

May 31, 2017

On Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 12:39 AM, our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Theodore L. Whitehurst, Sr. slipped away to be with the Lord, with his family at his bedside.

He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on September 3, 1934 to the late Miles Whitehurst, Sr. and Roxie Bell Clagon Whitehurst. He received his...

Vincent W Martin

Vincent W Martin

May 24, 2017

Vincent passed at home in Sacramento, CA. Born in Norfolk, VA to E. Edward and Susie Martin, he served 21 years in the US Air Force and retired from Sac Army Depot, he was a faithful member of Faith Fellowship Church. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife Sadie Martin, daughters, Veneshia Smith and Sheri Dunn (Dennis), grandson, Sr. Airman...

Madeline M. Hall

Madeline M. Hall

May 20, 2017

On Saturday morning, May 20, 2017, Madeline Milbourne Hall departed this life in her home with her husband of 43 years, Earl Hall, by her side. She was 87 years old.

Madeline was the daughter of the late Charles Milbourne and Elsie Milbourne Marks. A sister, Elizabeth M. Hayes and brother, John Edward Milbourne...

Thomas Rudolph Terry Sr.

Thomas Rudolph Terry Sr.

May 4, 2017

Thomas R. Terry Sr. was called home to be with the Lord on May 1, 2017. A native of Norfolk, and the son of the late Moses and Hattie Mack Terry. Mr. Terry attended Booker T. Washington High School, and was drafted into the U.S. Navy and completed training at Great Lakes Naval Training School. Mr. Terry attended Hampton...

William M. Brown Jr.

William M. Brown Jr.

Apr 25, 2017

William M. Brown, Jr passed away on April 25 th . He is predeceased by his parents William and Mabel Brown and siblings Sheila B. Wagner and Michael Brown. "Billy" graduated from Booker T. Washington High School and retired from Norfolk General Hospital after over 25 years of service.

He leaves behind three brothers: Eric K. Brown,...

Charles Lawson

Charles Lawson

Apr 23, 2017

Charles A. Lawson was born on January 6, 1942 to the late Eugene and Helen Lawson. Charles attended Norfolk Public Schools and went on later to work for a private contractor as a machinist. In 1985, he work with his son Charles Jr. at Lawson and Lawson Janitorial as a floor technician. he was married to Joyce A. Toussaint...

Vivian Corella Ewing

Vivian Corella Ewing

Mar 15, 2017

Vivian C. Ewing passed peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday March 15, 2017 at her home. She was a native of Wadesboro, North Carolina and the daughter of the late Cebaun and Lucy Bennett Plunkett. She was the widow of Walter L. Ewing, Sr.  Mrs. Ewing was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, she retired from the Norfolk Social Bureau...

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