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Vernon T. Scott Sr.

Vernon T. Scott Sr.

Oct 18, 2026

Vernon T. Scott Sr. passed away on October 18, 2026.  There will be a viewing on October 27, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Pretlow & Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty St, Chesapeake, VA 23324. A funeral service will be held on October 28, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Pretlow & Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty St, Chesapeake,...

Leola H. Hubbard

Leola H. Hubbard

Oct 17, 2026

Leola H. Hubbard passed away on October 17, 2026. There will be a viewing on October 29, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Pretlow & Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty St, Chesapeake, VA 23324. A funeral service will be held on October 30, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Pretlow & Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty St, Chesapeake, VA...

William F. Banks

William F. Banks

Oct 13, 2026

William F. Banks passed away on October 13, 2026. There will be a viewing on October 23, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Pretlow & Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty St, Chesapeake, VA 23324. A funeral service will be held on October 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at New greater mount Sinai Baptist church, 5375 Blackwater Loop, Virginia...

Shelilia R. Whitaker

Shelilia R. Whitaker

Oct 11, 2026

Shelilia R. Whitaker passed away on October 11, 2026. Born on September 12, 1958, Shelilia will be remembered with respect and affection by those who knew her. Her life and memory remain cherished, and her passing is mourned by all who had the privilege of knowing her. There will be a viewing on October 18, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to...

Barbara Christine Judge

Barbara Christine Judge

Oct 5, 2026

Barbara “Christine” Judge was born on February 8, 1949, and sadly departed this life on October 5, 2026. She will be remembered for her loving heart, kindness, and generous spirit. Christine enjoyed spending time in her kitchen, cooking delicious meals for her family and loved ones. She was always willing to lend a helping hand whenever anyone was in need....

Stephanie C. Smith

Stephanie C. Smith

Oct 5, 2026

Stephanie C. Smith departed this world on October 5, 2026. A life rich in grace and warmth will be fondly remembered during services held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at The Basilica of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception, located at 232 Chapel Street, Norfolk. Those who wish to pay their respects may attend a viewing from...

Clyde Edwin Towe

Clyde Edwin Towe

Sep 30, 2026

On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, Clyde Edwin Towe Sr. quietly slipped away from our loving grasp like a small breeze on a fall evening, at Kempsville Health and Rehab Center. He was the fourth son of the late Greenville and Evelyn Towe.

Clyde was a native of Norfolk, VA. He lived in the Crestwood area of Chesapeake in his younger years,...

Lenora Murray London

Lenora Murray London

Sep 29, 2026

On the morning of September 29, 2026, God called his beloved Lenora Murray London home to take her final rest. Born on November 30, 1959, in Shirley, Massachusetts, she was the third oldest of seven children, a birth order that prepared her perfectly for a lifetime of caring, loving, and nurturing others.

She and her siblings were raised in a military...

Anthony Alexander

Anthony Alexander

Sep 23, 2026

Anthony Alexander passed away on September 23, 2026. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 11:00 am at Great Mt Sinai Baptist Church, 5375 Blackwater Loop, Virginia Beach, VA 23457. A viewing will take place on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home. 

Lee Ella Gillard Ross

Lee Ella Gillard Ross

Sep 19, 2026

Lee Ella Gillard Ross, affectionately known to her family as “Aunt Lee,” was born on January 29, 1925, in Daytona Beach, Florida, to Thomas Gillard and Effie Bridges Gillard. In 1936, Thomas, Effie, and Lee moved to Pontiac, Michigan where Lee attended the Pontiac public schools. After graduating from high school in 1942, Lee attended Howard University in Washington, DC....

Terence Lamar Monk

Terence Lamar Monk

Sep 17, 2026

Terence Lamar Monk passed away on September 17, 2026. A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 12:30 pm at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake, VA 23324. A viewing will take place before the service on Friday, September 25, 2026, from 11:30 am until 12:30 pm at the funeral home. 

Anthony Levell Jenkins

Anthony Levell Jenkins

Sep 17, 2026

Born on June 25, 1959, in Norfolk, Virginia, Anthony Levell Jenkins, also known as “Tony,” of Kernersville, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on September 17, 2026, at the age of 67.

He was a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan who proudly supported his team. Beyond being a Cowboys fan and Tony to his friends and family, he held a name that meant...

Lorene Cherry

Lorene Cherry

Sep 11, 2026

On Friday, September 11, 2026, Lorene Cherry peacefully earned her eternal rest, wrapped in the loving grace of God. Born on January 6, 1945, in Bertie County, North Carolina, to Beatrice and James Waverly Bazemore, Lorene grew up as the sixth of eight children, a spot that seemed to prepare her perfectly for a lifetime of caring, sharing, and giving.

From...

Dr. Marion Ann Murphy

Dr. Marion Ann Murphy

Sep 2, 2026

Dr. Marion Ann Murphy passed away on September 2, 2026. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 11:00 am at Greater El Bethel Deliverance Center, located at 124 Chappell Dr, Suffolk, VA 23437. A viewing will take place on Friday, September 25, 2026, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the funeral home.

ILinda Dinina Walden

ILinda Dinina Walden

Aug 25, 2026

ILinda Dinina Walden passed away on August 25, 2026. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake.

Patricia Lynn Hill

Patricia Lynn Hill

Aug 21, 2026

Patricia Lynn Hill passed away on August 21, 2026. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 10, 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 Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the funeral home.

Theodore Smith

Theodore Smith

Aug 18, 2026

Theodore Smith passed away on August 18, 2026 in Greenville, North Carolina. He will be buried at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk.

Christopher Jermaine Banks

Christopher Jermaine Banks

Aug 18, 2026

Christopher Jermaine Banks, 53, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, passed away on August 18, 2026. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend whose kindness, unwavering love, and generous spirit touched the lives of many. Chris was a wonderful son, a dedicated and caring family man, and someone whose warm heart and unmistakable sense of humor could brighten any...

Loretta M. Foster

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

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.

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