obituaries

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....

Jan 21, 2023

Lisa Maria Edwards was called home to be with the Lord January 21, 2023. She is survived by her son Johnathan Khalif Forde, her mother Sally Davis and her devoted father, William C. Davis, her brother and best friend Dwayne Eric Davis, niece Ava Davis all of Chesapeake, Virginia; aunts and uncles: Hellena Mayo (Joe L.), Shirley McDaniel of...

Jan 13, 2023

Ellen Jordan passed away into eternal rest on January 13, 2023 at the age of 66. Ellen was born on June 23, 1956 in Chesapeake, Virginia, as it is known today, to the late Louise and Walter Jordan. Ellen grew up in Green Ridge section of Chesapeake, Virginia, and attended Great Bridge High School, graduating in 1973.  She continued...

Jan 2, 2023

Kevin Wilkins was called home to be with the Lord on January 2, 2023. A memorial service will be held 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, Janjuary 11, 2023 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake.

Dec 29, 2022

In Loving Memory

Dec 27, 2022

Amalia Theresa Wilson, affectionately called Amy was a native of New York. Born and reared in Manhattan, she is the youngest of four daughters, born to the late George R. Lawrence and Mary McCarter-Lawrence.

New York City did a great job in educating Amalia, which helped to enrich her...

Dec 11, 2022

Aaron McKinley White of Portsmouth, Virginia passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at home. He was a 1959 Graduate of R.L. Vann High School, and a retired employee of Terminix with 47 years of service.

Aaron is preceded in death by his father Joseph Edward White and mother Emma Jane Collins White, and two brothers Joseph...

Dec 7, 2022

Mother Corrine Holloway Sanders Pettus, (Known to her family as Peewee) was born on May 31, 1926, in Philadelphia, PA to the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Bessie) Holloway, who migrated from Greenwood, South Carolina. She was the youngest of four children, three of whom preceded her in death; Eula Holloway Davis, John Holloway and Lilly Mae Holloway Ferguson Kearney....

Nov 29, 2022

Fred Russell Rountree, 92, entered eternal rest and peace in the presence of family. Affectionately known as "Russell," he was born in Norfolk, Virginia on November 25, 1930 to the late James Eros Rountree and Ethel Lassiter Rountree. He was educated in the Norfolk Public School system.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased...

Nov 22, 2022

Gervan Lee Deaton, III, affectionately known as "Butch," entered eternal rest rest on November 22, 2022. He was born December 22, 1943, in Norfolk, Virginia.

Gervan was preceded in death by his father Gervan Lee Deaton Jr, his mother Viola Marie Deaton, and his brother Brian Deaton.

Gervan was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother,...

Nov 22, 2022

On November 22, 2022, God called our dear angel,   Lorenzo Antron Gamble to  join him in Paradise in the sky.    Lorenzo, the third oldest son of Alonzo and Linda Gamble was born on August 30, 1979 in Brooklyn, New York.

Lorenzo was a model student and a Class of 1998 honor graduate of Great Bridge...

Nov 19, 2022

As the sun began to set on Saturday, November 19, 2022, Lamon Linear Cherry Sr. quietly slipped away to be with our Father in heaven.  Thank God for the beautiful life he lived.  He was born on August 15, 1947, and was the son of the late Al Morton Cherry Sr. and Mary Cherry.

Lamon...

Nov 19, 2022

Mary Alice Albritton was born on March 29, 1945 in Wilson County, North Carolina to the late Charlie and Eldora Barnes. Better known to family and friends as "Mary Alice" "Aunt Mary" and "Ms. Mary".  She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, Virginia.

Mary loved cooking for her family, especially on Sundays. She was...

Nov 18, 2022

Joyce Lanea Hines Brooks was born to loving parents, Willie and Littie Hines on April 6, 1959, in Warren, Arkansas.  Joyce transitioned to her heavenly home Friday, November 18, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Willie Ray Hines.

Joyce and her family moved to Pasadena, California in 1959 and...

Nov 18, 2022

Ethel Davis Scott of Norfolk, Virginia passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022, at her home. She was 94 years old.

Mrs. Scott is survived by her daughters, Judy Gordon and Serita Scott. She is also survived by her sisters, Hazel Crossling, Dorothy Lee, Claudia Britt and Mary Britt Sutton, as well as a host of nieces,...

Nov 15, 2022

Emma Wilson was born to the late Armer and Emma Mitchell on February 23, 1934 in Norfolk County, Virginia. She departed this life on November 15, 2022. Emma was employed by Guardian Care for 3 years, and Chesapeake Public School System for 33 years. She was predeceased by her husband John Wilson Sr., one brother Curtis Mitchell, Sr., and...

Nov 7, 2022

In Loving Memory