PORTSMOUTH, VA – James Ervin Bazemore Sr., 70, of Portsmouth, VA, formerly of Kelford, died Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at New Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Portsmouth, VA. Burial will be in the Bazemore Family Cemetery, Lewiston. Wilder’s Funeral Home, Aulander, is handling the arrangements.