obituaries

Jun 7, 2022

Van Eric Warren, Sr., was a devoted and caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He transitioned to his heavenly home on Tuesday, June 7,2022, surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren at the  age of 69.

Van was the third born child to  the late John Sr and Lelia Warren on July 9, 1952 in...

May 16, 2022

ON MAY 16, 2022, OUR ANGEL, ANN SMITH WAS CALLED HOME TO BE WITH THE LORD.

ANN WAS BORN ON NOVEMBER 18, 1941, TO JOSEPH (BUSTER) SMITH AND ALMA HALL IN NORFOLK, VA WHERE SHE RESIDED.  SHE LATER RELOCATED TO VIRGINIA BEACH WITH HER NIECE KAREN FULFORD. FROM THERE SHE SPENT THE REST OF HER TIME AT...

May 1, 2022

To Those I Love

"To those I love who love me. When I am gone release me, let me go. You must not tie yourself to me with tears. Be thankful for our beautiful years. I thank you for the love you each have shown. But now it's time I traveled on alone....

Apr 30, 2022

On Saturday, April 30, 2022 Debra Aundrea Vincent Edmonds was granted eternal rest. Debra Edmonds (Debbie as she was called), was born April 21, 1953 in Chesapeake, Virginia, but was currently residing in Portsmouth, Va.

Debra grew up in the Chesapeake area and was raised as a member of New Galilee Baptist Church. She most recently joined...

Apr 18, 2022

"Rejoice Always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-1

Beaulah Ann Moore , affectionately known as "Bea," was born October 31, 1939, the fourth of six children to Boyd Moore, Sr. and Charlotte Elizabeth Small Moore in Norfolk, Virginia. She departed...

Apr 15, 2022

Weep not for me, but be content, I was not yours, but only lent. Wipe off those tears and weep no more. I am at rest to suffer no more.

Our loved one, Thomas "Frankie" "Frank" McCoy, Jr., as he was affectionately called, departed this life on April 15, 2022, while in the hospital, surrounded...

Mar 29, 2022

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

James L. Sykes (AKA Dee-Dee) was born to the union of Margie L. Sykes and Wilson Sykes on December 25, 1959 in Jackson, North Carolina. He lived a good life...

Mar 27, 2022

On Sunday, March 27, 2022, Tameisha LaShaun Goode-Rogers of Cheapeake, Virginia gained her angel wings at the age of 40. Tameisha affectionately known as "Tee" was born in Killeen, Texas on April 4, 1981 to Gary and Quintelia Goode.

Tameisha attended Chesapeake Public Schools and graduated from Indian River High School in 1999. Upon graduation, she attended...

Mar 26, 2022

Ruthie Alcinda Hill, affectionately  known as Cindy, was a devoted and caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She transitioned to her heavenly home on Saturday March 26, 2022, surrounded by her children at the tender age of 66. Cindy was the first child born to Robert L. and Virginia E. Hill on September 19, 1955 in Courtland,...

Mar 8, 2022

Michael Edward Culpepper, 66, of 114 Cromwell Parkway, Norfolk passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022 in Sentara Norfolk Generl Hospital. Born in Jackson, Mississippi on May 15, 1955 to Henry and Jewel Culpepper, he was empoyed as a Material Handler at NAS Oceana. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Services are pending at this...

Mar 2, 2022

On Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at 1:30PM our loved one, Patricia V. Phillips was called to her Heavenly home after a brief illness.

Patricia was born on July 10, 1970, in Frankfurt, Germany to George L. Higgins Sr. and Mary L. Higgins. Patricia was the second youngest of ten children. Patricia grew up in the Hickory section...

Feb 27, 2022

Mother Mary Bunnell Allbritton

Reflections of Her Life

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? John 11:25-26

Mother Mary...

Feb 23, 2022

"Your Wings Were Ready, But Our Hearts Were Not"

Helen Lewis Sellers was granted her angel wings on February 23, 2022 with family and friends at her side. She was born to the late French Lewis and Mary Artis Lewis in Norfolk County (Chesapeake Virginia) on April 21, 1937 she was the oldest of four...

Feb 21, 2022

Early Monday February 21, 2022, at the age of 92, Ida Mae Barnes Hatten (also known as Ma, Aunt Ida, Mommie, Grandma, Grandma Ida, Bit-O Honey and Grandma Honey) took the hand of an Angel and entered eternal rest. Ida Mae was born in Zuni, North Carolina on January 28, 1930.

Ida married Osborne Wynn Sr. from...

Feb 16, 2022

On the early morning of Wednesday, February 16, 2022, our love one received a call from our Lord saying that it was time for her to receive her wings. McKenya was born July 10, 1985 at Portsmouth General Hospital, in Portsmouth, VA. She was the daughter of Gwenetta Peck and McKinley Freeman. She spent her early years in Franklin,...

Feb 2, 2022

Dennis Leo Ward departed this life on February 2, 2022, in Chesapeake, Virginia. He was born March 13, 1948, in West Virginia to Lester and Maydell who preceded him in death. He was employed at Plasser American Corporation as a machinist until his retirement.

His laughter, and his loving and kind heart brought joy into the lives...

Feb 1, 2022

John R. Wilson, Sr., 79, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at his home. He was born on November 13, 1942, in Norfolk County, Virginia, to the late Lee and Ardissia Wilson.

John, better known as Rosco, was also known to have several nicknames such as Rosco Peco Train, Buck, Filco, Boss Hog, Sco, and several...

Jan 30, 2022

Angela Nxon Maddrey was called home to be with the Lord on January 30, 2022. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Saturday, Febraury 5, 2022 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake. Viewing will be held from 5pm until 7pm Friday, February 4, 2022 at the funeral home.

You may oin the servie livestream at...

Jan 17, 2022

James August Brown, lovingly known as "Junnie," departed this life on Monday, January 17, 2022 in Virginia Beach, VA. He was born on April 18, 1963 to the late James Brown and Barbara Jean Gordon.

A loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and dear friend, James loved to spend time with his loved ones. He was always there...

Jan 17, 2022

Patricia Ann Griffin departed this life on Monday, January 17, 2022.  She was born in South Norfolk, Virginia on July 4, 1953. Patricia was the daughter of the late James Allen Griffin, Sr. and Elouise Parson Griffin.  She was a faithful member of St Joseph AME Zion Church where she accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized. ...