Christopher J. Banks
Aug 18, 2026
Christopher Jermaine Banks passed away on August 18, 2026. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 11:00 am at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, located at 500 Liberty St, Chesapeake, VA 23324. A viewing will take place on Friday, August 28, 2026, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the funeral home.
Loretta M. Foster
Aug 7, 2026
Loretta Marriah Foster peacefully entered eternal rest on August 7, 2026. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 10:30 am at First Baptist Church, Berkley, located at 706 Berkley Avenue Ext, Norfolk, VA 23523. A viewing will take place on Friday, August 14, 2026, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Pretlow and Sons Funeral...
Adesakin David Adekunle
Aug 2, 2026
Adesakin David Adekuncle, cherished and beloved, passed away on August 2, 2026. A memorial service celebrating his life will take place at 12 noon on Tuesday at New Life Church, 423 Shell Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23323.
Elbert Nicholes Jr.
Jul 28, 2026
Elbert Nicholes, Jr., passed away on July 28, 2026. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 11:00 am at Centerville Chapel AME Church, located at 1116 Fentress Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322. A viewing will take place on Friday, July 31, 2026, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the funeral home.
Kermith Evan Gordon
Jul 27, 2026
Kermith E. Gordon passed away on July 27, 2026. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 11:00 am at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, located at 500 Liberty St, Chesapeake, VA 23324. A viewing will take place on Friday, August 7, 2026, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the funeral home.
Johnny Dozier IV
Jul 25, 2026
In Loving Memory of Johnny Dozier IV ("Jay")
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Johnny Dozier IV, affectionately known as "Jay," who departed this life on July 25, 2026, at the young age of 21 in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Jay was a beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, partner, and father, whose presence brought joy, laughter, and love to those who knew...
Robert A. Bailey Jr.
Jul 24, 2026
Robert Andrew Bailey Jr., lovingly referred to as Bob by his family, passed away July 24th, 2026, at the age of 40 in Sandy Springs, GA. Born April 22, 1986, in Newport News, VA to Robert Bailey Sr. and Synthia Bailey was a cherished husband, son, brother, and friend.
Bob attended Bethel High School and later worked at Canon for many...
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.
Richard Griffin IV
May 26, 2026
“Remember me when you come into your kingdom”
Richard Artelia Griffin, IV was given to us by the Lord on September 7, 1985, and was taken away by Him on May 26 , 2026. Blessed be the name of the Lord!
Richard, IV was the son of Richard A. Griffin, III and the late Regina E. Griffin.
Richard was a graduate of Indian...
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.
