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Thomas Franklin Mccoy Jr.

Thomas Franklin Mccoy Jr.

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...

James Lee Sykes

James Lee Sykes

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...

Tameisha Lashaun Goode-Rogers

Tameisha Lashaun Goode-Rogers

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...

Ruthie Alcinda Hill

Ruthie Alcinda Hill

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,...

Michael Edward Culpepper

Michael Edward Culpepper

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...

Patricia V. Phillips

Patricia V. Phillips

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...

Mary Bunnell Allbritton

Mary Bunnell Allbritton

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...

Helen Lewis Sellers

Helen Lewis Sellers

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...

Ida Mae Hatten

Ida Mae Hatten

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...

Mckenya Jarnell Freeman

Mckenya Jarnell Freeman

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,...

Dennis Leo Ward

Dennis Leo Ward

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...

John Rosco Wilson, Sr.

John Rosco Wilson, Sr.

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...

Angela Nixon Maddrey

Angela Nixon Maddrey

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...

James August Brown

James August Brown

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...

Patricia Ann Griffin

Patricia Ann Griffin

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. ...

John Henry Sampson

John Henry Sampson

Jan 17, 2022

John Henry Sampson entered eternal rest January 17, 2022. A funeral service will be held 11 am Friday, January 28, 2022 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home. Viewing will be held from 5pm until 7pm Thursday, January 27, 2022 at the funeral home.

You may join the service livestream at : https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/9669477895

Ora Mae Brickhouse-Mcpherson

Ora Mae Brickhouse-Mcpherson

Jan 17, 2022

On Saturday, January 17, 2022, our beloved Ora Mae Brickhouse McPherson departed this earthly life for Heaven's Golden Palace.

Ora Mae was preceded in death by her late husband's Alfonzo Brickhouse and Joe McPherson, son Alfonzo Bickhouse Jr., brother Kenneth Eugene Riddick, sister-in-law, Lydia Riddick, niece Erica Riddick, and nephew Devonne Edward Adams.

Ora Mae...

Ruth Hazel Johnson

Ruth Hazel Johnson

Jan 15, 2022

Ruth Hazel Johnson , 101, was called home to God on Jan 15, 2022.  Ruth was born November 7, 1920, in Buell, Virginia now known as Money Point Chesapeake VA.  This great woman of God was the daughter of the late Joe Bell Jr (1885 -1970) and Fannie Watson Bell (1900-1964).  At the tender age 11 years of...

Ruth Cason Smith

Ruth Cason Smith

Jan 14, 2022

Remembering the life and legacy of a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, sister-in-law, grandmother and friend.

Ruth Cason Smith was born July 18, 1925 to Amos and Willie Ann Cason in Norfolk, Virginia. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. As a faithful and devoted lifelong member of Saint John's AME Church, she served on the...

Demetries Vansalle Ashby

Demetries Vansalle Ashby

Jan 3, 2022

Demetries Vansalle Ashby entered eternal rest on January 3, 2022. A funeral service will be held 12 noon, Friday, January 14, 2022 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake, where viewing will be held from 10:00 am until service time.

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