All Obituaries

On Monday, September 9, 2019, Hester Mae Gatling-Tyler was quietly and peacefully called to her Heavenly home. Hester was the eldest of four children born on November 26, 1931 to the late James Ernest and Ruth Etta Westmoreland in Portsmouth, Virginia.  Hester Mae was educated in Portsmouth City Schools. Hester Mae later moved to Brooklyn, New York where she was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church.  Hester Mae’s love for traveling took her many places, most of the time with...

Jonathan Wade, Sr. passed away September 8, 2019. He was predeceased by his father and mother, Waymond Wade, Sr. and Barbara Wade. Left to cherish his memory are his former wife Yvonne, son,  Jonathan Wade, Jr., and 4 brothers, Waymond (Gloria), Bernard (Kim), Marvin and Anthony Wade, 2 sisters-in law 4 granddaughters,1 great grandson, 1 daughter-in-law, 1 aunt and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. 

Obituary Maurice Forte Sample age “60” Sixty, transition peacefully in his home on Sunday, September 8, 2019; in Baltimore, MD. He was born on August 8,1959 in Accomack County to Obediah “Marian” Sample  Jr of Harborton, VA. He was a 1976 graduate of Onancock High School. He is survived by his wife and long time friend Rouchelle Ayres, married on July 27,2015.  Maurice was known to many as “Reese”, who accepted Christ at an early age. He joined...

Allen R. Stauffer graduated to heaven on Friday, September 6, 2019 in Virginia Beach; just 5 days shy of his 79th birthday. He was born in Chester County, PA on September 11, 1940 and grew up on a farm in Manheim, PA. He retired this year as a bus driver for Norfolk Public Schools and was a member of Beach Fellowship Church. Allen was predeceased by his beloved parents Melvin Stauffer and Anna Mary Eberly Stauffer Bredthauer, stepfather William Bredthauer, brother Melvin Stauffer. Left to...

Celebration of Life March 23, 1933                                                  September 5, 2019 Catherine Mosley Easter was born to James and Alice Davis Mosley on March 23, 1933 in Kanawha County, Laing, West Virginia. Catherine was the 3rd child out...

According to the divine plan of our Heavenly Father, on Tuesday September 3, 2019, Lorenzo Harris transitioned from this life and entered into the loving arms of Jesus; the one that he loved and lived for. He was kind and gentle; a loving brother, cousin and a friend to all. Lorenzo adored his baby sister God gave him Janet. Lorenzo genuinely loved everyone and always displayed a welcoming smile. Lorenzo was born in Norfolk, Virginia on May 4, 1953 to the late John and Shirley Harris. He...

Percell W. Williams, 39, transitioned from this life on August 27, 2019. He was born September 4, 1979 to Percell Washington and Jessie Williams. He attended Norfolk Public Schools and graduated from Maury High School. He later graduated from a culinary school. Percell was a kind and gentle soul who was very family oriented and adored his sister Tracy. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends. Percell was preceded in death by his mother, Jessie Williams. He leaves to cherish his...