obituaries

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

Nov 3, 2022

Melba D. Jackson passed on Thursday, November 3, 2022, in her home. She was born on December 7, 1927, in the City of Norfolk, Virginia. After serving as a volunteer at Robert Gatewood Elementary School, she was later hired as a cafeteria worker. She dedicated her life to service, and she retired from the Child Nutrition Department of Norfolk...

Oct 16, 2022

Rev. Joseph Aaron Brite went home to be with the Lord on October 16, 2022. The funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake. The viewing will be held Wednesday, October 26, 2022 from 5pm until 7pm.

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Oct 14, 2022

With his loving children by his side, Joseph A. Teshara, Sr. (84) was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 14, 2022. He was the son of the late Francis J. Teshara and Minnie B. Johnson. He was raised in the Berkley section of Norfolk. He graduated from Booker T. Washington High School where...

Oct 8, 2022

Marian Y. Foxworth, 84, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on October 8, 2022. She is survived by her husband Calvin L. Foxworth, four children Kim A. Reid, Yvonne A. Gilliard (Michael), Kevin D. Shamblee, and Christopher S. Foxworth (Gwendolyn), four sisters Ophelia Shambly, Delores Birke, Mable White, and Patricia Weaver (Herman) and a host of grandchildren,...

Oct 7, 2022

On October 7, 2022, Lorenzo Warren Braye Jr, a loving and devoted father, husband, brother, uncle and friend, laid down his burden to rest in the arms of his Heavenly Fat her. He was born to Lorenzo Sr. and Beatrice Braye on June 26, 1953, in Newark, NJ.

Oct 3, 2022

Thelma Wallace Wilson answered the Lord's call and peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on October 3, 2022. She was born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia. Thelma was educated in the Norfolk Public School System. After graduating from high school, Thelma continued her education ending up as a Teacher's Assistant at her beloved alma mater – Booker T. Washington....

Oct 1, 2022

On October 1, 2022, Henry Rawls Sr. surrounded by his family, answered the master's call and transitioned from this earthly tabernacle, to his heavenly eternal home at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia.

He is survived by his wife Thelma T. Rawls; daughter Kennette L. Rawls; son Keon L.Rawls; four grandchildren Keona L. Rawls, Andre L....