All Obituaries

Gerald Romaine Ronning, 84, passed away in Norfolk, Virginia on January 15, 2023.  Born on June 12, 1938 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late Oliver and Dorothea (Jerdee) Ronning, Gerald attended the University of Minnesota and Howard College before being called to serve in the U.S. Army on March 4th, 1964, wherein he received a Good Conduct Medal. After his service was completed, he married and had three daughters. Gerald moved to Virginia in the mid 1980s where he had a career in...

William A. Cook Jr. affectionally known as "Wil-Love" was born in Norfolk, VA. on July 26, 1964 to the late Emma Riddick and William A. Cook Sr.  On January 13, 2023 , Wil hit the ultimate jackpot & can truly yell, Biiiinnnnnnngggggoooo!  As a child, William was energetic and enjoyed playing basketball. William was educated through the Chesapeake Public Schools system where he was a part of the Oscar Smith High School basketball team. Also, while in high school he...

            The Lord silently whispered and led our Beloved Matriarch to Glory on the morning of             her 89th birthday, January 10th 2023 after living a long wonderfully blessed life.             She was born to the late Nellie James and Stanley Copeland Sr on January 10th, 1934,              in Norfolk, VA. She received her education in the Norfolk Public...

David Eugene White, age 72, transitioned on Monday, January 9, 2023, in Staten Island, New York. He is known to his family and friends as “Midge” a little, yet big brother that others knew not to pick on.  He was a faithful participant in the Waters Church in Staten Island, New York; under the leadership of Rev. Lemuel Ayudtud.  He was known to hang out with his special friends; Larry Stukes, Sheila Bell, Sug Satterfield, and Gwendolyn Spellman whenever he came...

On Monday, January 09, 2023 Maurice Edward Powe was added to the Book of Life.   Maurice was born on January 25, 1961 in Providence, Rhode Island to the late Robert and Maudie Powe. He is the fifth child of eight children. He was raised in Norfolk, Virginia and attended Norfolk Public Schools. As a young adult he was employed as a Waste Management Worker with the City of Norfolk for nine years and later went on to work many years as a construction worker before...

Our beloved one, Beverly Owes Porter, departed this life and journeyed to be with the Lord on Friday, January 6, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Beverly affectionately known as “Belp” was born on November 14, 1955 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Graham and Gladys Owes. Those of us who loved her are comforted in the fact that she made her profession of faith in the Lord, Jesus Christ, as her personal Savior years ago. Beverly was educated in the Norfolk Public school...