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William H. Blanchard
Jul 1, 2026
On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 12:09 p.m., heaven welcomed home one of God's faithful generals, Superintendent William Haywood Blanchard. After 106 years of life, love, leadership, and unwavering service to God, family, church, and community, he peacefully entered eternal rest.
To know Superintendent Blanchard witnessed faithfulness in action. He was a man of prayer, wisdom, humility, discipline, and steadfast commitment...
SCHARAH ASANA HOLMES
Jun 30, 2026
PEACE & LOVE
Life Reflections
Scharah Asana (Brown) Holmes was born August 21, 1970, in Boston MA, to Herbert and Bertha Brown and was the youngest of four children born to this union. She received new life through Christ and was baptized on April 5, 2015. She was preceded in death by her father, Herbert Brown Sr. and her daughter Maaquela Lottie...
Bernice A. Barnes
Jun 18, 2026
Bernice Amanda Barnes passed away on June 18, 2026. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 11:00 am at The Mount, located at 620 Baker Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. A viewing will take place on Friday, June 26, 2026, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the funeral home.
Deloys Robinson
Jun 17, 2026
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. - 2 Timothy 4:7-8 KJV
On Wednesday, June...
Terrance Hughes
Jun 9, 2026
Terrance Hughes passed away on June 9, 2026. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 19, 2026, at 12:00 pm at Pretlow & Sons Funeral Home, located at 500 Liberty Street in Chesapeake, Virginia 23324. A viewing will take place on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm at the funeral home.
Keysha Ferebee
Jun 9, 2026
Keysha Ferebee passed away on June 9, 2026. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Pretlow & Sons Funeral Home, located at 500 Liberty Street in Chesapeake, Virginia. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 11:00 am at The Place of Change, located at 2415...
Mary E Spence
Jun 6, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Spence passed away on June 6, 2026. A viewing will be held on Monday, June 15, 2026, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Pretlow & Sons Funeral Home, located at 500 Liberty Street in Chesapeake, Virginia. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 11:00 am at New Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, located...
Patricia Ann Hamberry
Jun 6, 2026
Patricia Ann Hamberry passed away on June 6, 2026. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 11:00 am at Pretlow & Sons Funeral Home, located at 500 Liberty Street in Chesapeake, Virginia 23324. A viewing will take place on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the funeral home.
Semajorie Hunter
May 31, 2026
Semajorie Hunter passed away on May 31, 2026. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 12:00 pm at Mt Zion Baptist Church, located at 900 Middlesex Street, Norfolk, VA 23523. A viewing will take place on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the funeral home.
Lawrence Leroy Hopkins Sr.
May 29, 2026
Lawrence Leroy Hopkins passed away on May 29, 2026. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 11:00 am at New Calvary Baptist Church, located at 800 E Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23504. A viewing will take place on Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the funeral home.
Melvin Rudolph Lewis
May 27, 2026
Melvin Rudolph Lewis passed away on May 27, 2026. A funeral service will be held on June 3, 2026, at 10:00 am at New Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, located at 1765 S Military Hwy, Chesapeake, VA 23320. A viewing will take place on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 9:00 am until 10:00 am at the church.
Joseph Mills Sr.
May 24, 2026
Joseph Mills Sr. born on April 4, 1943, passed away on May 24, 2026. A funeral service will be held on June 2, 2026, at 11:00 am at Jesus Church of Deliverance, located at 5246 Jones Ln, Chesapeake, VA 23320. A viewing will take place on Monday, June 1, 2026, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the funeral home.
Betty Anne Williams
May 18, 2026
Betty Anne Williams passed away on May 18, 2026. A funeral service will be held on June 4, 2026, at 11:00 am at Mason Memorial Church Of God In Christ, located at 744 Goff Street, Norfolk, VA 23504. A viewing will take place on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the funeral home.
Katherine M. Wallace
May 14, 2026
Katherine M. Wallace passed away on May 14, 2026. A viewing will be held on June 8, 2026, from 1:00 pm until 2:30 pm at Pretlow & Sons Funeral Home, located at 500 Liberty Street in Chesapeake, Virginia. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 pm on June 8, 2026, at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, located at 6309 E Virginia...
Minister Cynthia Fallis
May 14, 2026
A Faithful Servant of God. In Loving Memory of Cynthia L. Fallis; Sunrise: April 29, 1953 | Sunset: May 14, 2026
Cynthia L. Fallis peacefully entered eternal rest on May 14, 2026. A woman of unwavering faith, remarkable strength, and enduring grace, Cynthia touched countless lives through her kindness, wisdom, and resilient spirit.
Born on April 29, 1953, Cynthia was the beloved...
Raymond V. Smith Jr.
May 8, 2026
Raymond Vernell Smith Jr., born on September 14, 1981, passed away on May 8, 2026. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 11:00 am at Solid Rock COGIC, 2100 Vicker Ave, Chesapeake, Virginia 23324. A viewing will take place on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the funeral home, Pretlow...
Eugene Brower Jr.
May 5, 2026
Eugene Brower Jr. of Chesapeake, VA, 84, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and loved ones on May 5 , 2026. He was born on October 21 , 1941, in Jackson Springs, NC, to Eugene and Jennie Lee Brower. A devoted husband, father of 5, brother of 11, grandfather of 12, great-grandfather of 21, and friend to many. He lived...
Betty M. Gray
May 4, 2026
Betty M. Gray, born July 21, 1933, passed away on May 4, 2026. A meet and greet in memory of Mrs. Gray will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Pretlow & Sons Funeral Home, located at 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake, Virginia 23324. Please note that there will be no public viewing at...
Barbara Finney
Apr 28, 2026
Barbara Finney, born on February 16, 1941, passed away on April 28, 2026. Her funeral service will be held on May 7, 2026, at 11:00 am at Pretlow & Sons Funeral Home, located at 500 Liberty Street in Chesapeake, Virginia. A viewing will take place on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the funeral home.
James T. Bryant
Apr 21, 2026
James T. Bryant, born June 28, 1968, passed away on April 21, 2026. A memorial service will be on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at The Basilica of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception, 232 Chapel Street, Norfolk, VA 23504. The service will begin at 11:00 am.
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