All Obituaries

  Vivian R. Hodges Our loving mother, Vivian Debbie Ruffin Hodges, 77, passed away while sleeping peacefully, on March 31, 2020.  She was born on March 3, 1943 and raised in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Joseph and Blanche Ruffin.  Waiting to greet her in heaven are her loving sisters Edna Bynum, Diane and Samuel (Brother-in-law) Bray and beloved daughter Tara known as “Peaches”. Vivian was educated in Norfolk, earning her high school diploma from Ruffner High...

Princeton Howard Bragg was born December 2, 1983, five minutes apart from his twin sister Princess Diane Bragg, in Nasswadox, VA to Dianne Bragg of Exmore, VA and the late Howard Matthews. Princeton departed this world alongside the love of his life, Lolita Monique Boggs, mother of their two youngest children. Princeton attended Northampton High School. He had a ‘Big Smile” that would light up his mother’s heart. He was a lovable, caring person with an infectious smile and...

Lolita Monique Boggs, daughter of the late Helen Boggs and Tony (Andrea) Northan was born on July, 1982. She departed this life on Wednesday March, 25, 2020. Moe, as she was affectionately called by family and friends, was educated in the public schools of Asbury and Neptune, New Jersey and Accomack Co., VA. She worked in the poultry industry. Moe was a jovial person who enjoyed playing cards with and family and friends, and if she argued with you then you would know she liked you. As you...

John Epps Williams, Jr. was born on March 5, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York to the union of John Epps Williams, Sr. and Rubeatrice (Norfleet) Williams, both of Norfolk, Virginia. When he was still a young child, John and his family moved to Suffolk County on Long Island, NY. After attending secondary school, John would make his way out to Oakland, California, where he would complete a career training program in construction with Job Corps. This training program would ultimately prepare him for...

Our Lord and Gracious Savior in all His wise providence saw fit to call Martha Ann Coleman from this earthly life to eternal life on March 10, 2020 after a brief illness. Martha Ann was born on October 10, 1947 in Warrenton, North Carolina.  She was the daughter of the late Emily Burchette-Coleman and Ivey Coleman.  She grew up and attended school in Warren County, North Carolina and later relocated to Norfolk, Virginia, where she spent the majority of her adult life. Martha Ann...

On February 27, 2020 Cora Myrick Gaston affectionately known as “Cora Lee”, quietly and peacefully slipped away to be with the LORD.  She was born August 16, 1930 in Norfolk, VA to the Late Matthew Myrick, Sr. and Annie Powell.  

Earl O. Lewis, Sr., 76, peacefully slipped away into the waiting arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 26, 2020. Earl was born July 30, 1943, in Dolphin, Virginia to the late, Moses and Elizabeth Lewis. He attended Southside Community College, where he received a welding licenses and served honorably in the Air Force for 4 years, as well as, the Virginia National Guard.  He owned Daylight Donut Shop in Kansas City, and was the proprietor of Handy Man Lawn Service. Earl...