obituaries

May 10, 2023

Doris L. Wilson Edmonds, 83 years old, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. She resided in Chesapeake, Virginia. She was born May 17, 1939, to the late Lee and Ardissia Wilson in Norfolk County, Virginia.

Doris graduated from Crestwood High School in Chesapeake, Virginia. Doris was employed with Sheraton Hotel, Norfolk, Virginia, for over...

May 8, 2023

On May 8th, 2023 Elvin William Johnson Sr. of Chesapeake, Virginia departed this life to be with his Heavenly Father. Elvin was born to the late Annie Elizabeth Johnson "Maggie" and  William Elvin Doxey. Elvin was adopted at a young age and raised by his Step father Claude Johnson. As a young child Elvin attended Foreman Temple A.M.E. Zion Church...

May 7, 2023

Estelle Brown was called home to be with the Lord on May 7, 2023. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Saturday, May 20, 2023 Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home. Vieiwng will be held from 5-7pm Friday, May 19, 2023 at the funeral home.

May 5, 2023

Barbara Jean Brooks was called home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2023. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Jesus Church of Deliverance. Veiwing will be held from 5-7pm Monday, May 15, 2023 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.

May 4, 2023

Lorraine R. Taylor was called home to be with the Lord May 4 2023. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am, May 13, 2023 at Pretlow and Sons neral HOme, 500 LIberty Street, Chesapeake. Viewing will be held from 5-7pm Friday at the funeral home.

May 2, 2023

Wallace Edward Riddick was lifted from earth on May 2, 2023, to find rest and peace with his heavenly father. He was born on October 26, 1953, to Willie Essie and William Henry Riddick in Chesapeake County, VA. who preceded him in death.

Wallace attended Crestwood High School. "Bro" as he was affectionally called enjoyed bowling, throwing...

Apr 30, 2023

Ricky Gregory Perry, Sr., of Chesapeake, Virginia, was born on August 12, 1957, to the late Willard Perry, Sr. and to the late Evelyn Wynn Perry. After a tumultuous two-month recovery journey from a stroke, it is with profound sadness and much love that we mourn the sudden passing of Ricky on Sunday, April 30 at the age of...

Apr 29, 2023

Eric Edward Holmes was called home to be with the Lord on April 29, 2023. A funeral servce will be held 1:00 pm Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Pretlow and Sons Fneral Home, Chesapeake. Viewing will be held from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Monday, May 8. 2023 at the funeral home.

Apr 14, 2023

Irene Turner passed away peacefully on April 14, 2023; joining her parents John Lee and Shirley Turner.She was born and raised in Chesapeake Virginia. Irene accepted Christ as her savior at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, where she served faithfully as a member of the Senior Choir. Irene is survived by three sons; Gregory, Dementrius and George;twenty-two grandchildren; two sisters Regina...

Apr 1, 2023

Lula, affectionally known as "Temp" by her family, was born in Chatham County, North Carolina on April 24, 1945. Her parents were the late Ernest Dorsett and Ruth Degraffenreidt. Lula was raised by her aunt and uncle Bernice and James Newby which she was grateful for.

As a child, Lula was a member of the family church...

Mar 28, 2023

Arthur Lee Smith, Jr., age 66, a resident of Chesapeake, Virginia, passed away on March 28, 2023 in Norfolk Virginia. He was born on October 18, 1956, to the union of his predeceased parents Arthur Smith, Sr., and Wilhelmenia Worrell Smith.

Arthur retired from ILA Local 1248 after many years of service. He was a man of...

Mar 25, 2023

Dominic LaJay, also known as "Ross" peacefully passed away the age of 43, on March 25, 2023. He was born to Rosetta Gibson and Claude Holmes on January 1, 1980.

Dominic chose being a Barber as a hobby and he enjoyed doing it. He loved the Dallas Cowboys, music, and most of all family gatherings. We will...

Mar 22, 2023

Lula Scott Lewis was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. A Home Going Service will be held  11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Divine Baptist Church, 2917 Old Galberry Road, Chesapeake. Inerment wil follow at Calvary Cemetery. Viewing wil be held from 5pm until 7pm Tuesday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home,...

Mar 17, 2023

On March 17, 2023, God called home an angel, Denise Jeannette Cooper. She fought the good fight of faith and endured until the end. She was an inspiration to many while caring for others as she struggled through her most difficult times.

Denise, affectionally known as Neet by family and friends, was educated in the Chesapeake School...

Mar 10, 2023

"Moving Slowly Into The Hands Of Her Heavenly Father"

Audrey Clark James, 98, of Norfolk, Virginia, went to be with her Heavenly Father on March 10, 2023.

Audrey Mae Clark was born to Herman and Everlena Clark on November 9, 1924. Audrey was the only girl of ten children. She was raised in...

Mar 7, 2023

Although our hearts are heavy, we can still smile just remembering you, your love, your laugh, your voice, your compassion and your strength.  Sorrow we feel, but we will go on drawing on the lessons you taught us.  You taught us by your actions, not just your words.  Although grief hangs heavy in our hearts, we feel joy knowing...

Feb 25, 2023

Michael Anthony Dellipizzi of Grandy, North Carolina entered eternal rest on February 25, 2023. Services are private.

Feb 17, 2023

Melvin C. Fallis Jr., beloved husband, father, brother, and uncle, was called to his eternal resting place on February 17,2023. He entered this world on November 3, 1942, in Norfolk, VA, born to Melvin and Virginia Fallis. He is survived by his wife,Sheron Banks-Fallis; son Melvin J. Fallis; sister Cynthia Fallis; niece Kimberly Fallis (Randy); four sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law, and...

Feb 17, 2023

John Skinner Sr., 80, of Norfolk, Virginia, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2023. Mr. Skinner was preceded in death by his loving wife Inez Griffin Skinner (November 3, 2020) and is survived by his children, Sheila Skinner Welch (husband Linwood), Clementine Skinner, John Skinner Jr. (wife Deborah), Richard Skinner, and India Skinner, and a host of grandchildren, great...

Jan 30, 2023

Minnie Margaret Sivels, was born to the late Theophlious D. McCoy and Beulah McCoy on March 17, 1931, in Giddings, Texas. On Monday, January 30, 2023, God in his infinite wisdom and love quietly called her home to eternal rest.

Minnie attended Sweet Home Baptist Church and School in Giddings, Texas. She began nursing training at Lee...