obituaries

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...

Jan 26, 2023

Ernest James Brooks, Jr., affectionately known as "Junior" was born on March 12, 1965 in Brooklyn, New York to Ernest Brooks Sr. and Barbara Brooks.

Ernest expressed a special interest in cooking at an early age from watching his mother and grandmothers' [prepare family meals. This interest in cooking propelled him into the field of Culinary Arts...

Jan 25, 2023

Chesapeake - Harmor U. Booker, 92, formerly of the 600 block of Fernwood Farms Road, entered into eternal rest in Charlotte, NC on January 25, 2023 after a brief illness.  Born in Amelia County, VA, Mr. Booker graduated from Virginia State University with a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts and Masters of Education degree. Mr. Booker was a long-time...

Jan 25, 2023

Helen OlgaMae Jones McPherson was born on April 18, 1942 and transitioned to eternal rest on January 25, 2023.  She was born to the late Matthew and Addie "Addlay" Jones. Helen graduated from the Currituck Union School and continued her education at College of the Albemarle and Roanoke Bible College. Helen was married to the late Ernest Lee McPherson...

Jan 22, 2023

On January 21, 2023 Tennille "Big Sexy" Griffin passed away.  Tennille was born on September 6, 1977 to Vanessa A. Griffin and Dennis Copeland of Chesapeake, VA.  Tennille is predeceased by her maternal grandmother, Mable Griffin and her paternal grandparents Miriam and Thomas Copeland.  Tennille attended Chesapeake Public Schools and worked in the retail industry for over 20 years....