obituaries

Oct 24, 2021

Linda Renee Jones was called home to be with the Lord on October 24, 2021. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am on Friday, November 5, 2021 at The Mount, 215 Las Gaviotas Blvd, Chesapeake. Interment will be held 9am, on November 10, 2021 at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milners Road, Suffolk. Viewing will...

Oct 23, 2021

Fannie Mae Griffin was called home to be with the Lord on October 23, 2021. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Jesus Church Deliverance, 5246 Jones Lane, Chesapeake. Interment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park.

You may join the service livestream at: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/5274208751

Oct 21, 2021

Shirley Jean Cotten, 77,  born in Princess Anne County, Virginia transitioned on Thursday, October 21, 2021, in Portsmouth, Virginia.  Mrs. Cotten, affectionately known as Shirl, Jean, Meme, or Lovey was the daughter of the late Mr. Lonnie White and late Mrs. Rebecca Harper (formerly White).  She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Mr. Wallace Pernal Cotten, son...

Oct 13, 2021

Charles Alexander Walwyn, Jr. entered eternal rest on October 13, 2021. Charles Jr. was raised in New York City where he attended Cardinal Spellman High School and went on to earn a master's in business administration from NYU Stern. He was an avid runner and excelled in cross country and track at both high school and collegiate levels. Upon...

Oct 12, 2021

Theresa Renee Barrow boarded her heavenly flight on October 12, 2021. Theresa's sunrise was on November 25, 1963, in Norfolk, Virginia with her loving parents the late Ray Barrow and Barbara Hall. She was the mother of Alexander, Antwonne, and Michael Barrow all of whom she leaves to cherish her memory. Theresa also leaves to cherish her memory, two...

Oct 11, 2021

Susie Lee Brandon, 93, joined her beloved husband Howard Brandon on October 11, 2021. She was born on July 12,1928 in Southhill, Virginia. Susie loved everyone she met and would say she was God's example of unconditional love in human form. She lived a full and blessed life and for that we are grateful.

She leaves to...

Oct 6, 2021

Mrs. Cleste Williams Ballard was called home to be wih the Lord on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. A graveside service will be held 12:00 pm on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Wood lawn Memorial Gardens, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake is in charge of arrangements.

Oct 4, 2021

Janice Durant Holt peacefully departed this life surrounded by family on October 4, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Demetry T. Durant and James E. Durant, Sr. Janice was born a twin to her brother James.

Janice was raised in the Berkley section of Norfolk Virginia and educated in the Norfolk Public School system. She...

Oct 1, 2021

Raymond Smith of the 2200 block of Long Ridge Road was called home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2021. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at New Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 3200 Head River Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23457. Interment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will...

Sep 13, 2021

On Monday, September 13, 2021, the LORD called our beautiful precious jewel, Ivy Mae Leonard home to God's glory. She served the Lord on earth for 58 years. Born July 16, 1963, to the late Lela Mae Rawls and Isaiah Carroll in Elmore County, Alabama, she was the first of ten family siblings.

Ivy was a faithful...

Sep 8, 2021

Edith Green best known as Peaches, 66, departed this life on September 8, 2021, in her home in Chesapeake, Virginia. She was born on August 7, 1955, in Chesapeake, Virginia to the late Milton and Annie Mae Norman.

Edith married her husband James Green on May 28, 1977, and raised four amazing kids. She was a housewife...

Aug 29, 2021

Travis Sentell Lewis was born on March 14, 1979 to Betty Lewis and the late Lee Earnest Christian Jr, in Chesapeake, Virginia. He was called home to be with the Lord on August 29, 2021. Travis was raised in Chesapeake, Virginia on Silvertown Ave and Longridge Road. He attended Chesapeake Public Schools and obtained his GED in 1997. Travis...

Aug 21, 2021

Sylvester "Baby Face" Garfield Artis, Sr. was called home to be with the Lord on August 21, 2021. Born on October 1, 1922, in Newsoms, Virginia, he was the fourth son of the late Garfield Artis, and Annie Bynum Artis.

He was predeceased by his wife Francis Artis, son, William Alexander Artis, brothers, Hurley Artis,...

Aug 10, 2021

Stacy "Pooh" Tasker, Jr., peacefully passed away in his sleep on August 10, 2021. Born in Virginia Beach, Virginia, he was the son of the late Stacy Tasker, Sr.

Stacy was reliable, dependable, skillful, and hardworking. He always put the needs of others above his own and would not hesitate to help anyone in need. His love...

Aug 6, 2021

Jospeh Fitzpatrick Newton entered enternal rsest on August 6, 2021. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on September 13, 1971 to Rev. Dr. Edward Stokes and the late Mazie Lee Stokes.

He is survived by his father, Rev. Dr. Edward Stokes of Norfolk, Virginia, son, Darryl Horton of Norfolk,Virginia, grandson, Michael D. Horton, grandaughter Lessia Horton, four...

Jul 24, 2021

Gwendolyn Sivels Bell peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021. Born in Chesapeake, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late William S. Sivels, Sr., and Mattie C. Sivels. She was predeceased by her husband James Bell, sister Kim Satterfield, and brothers Karl and Thomas Sivels.

She leaves to cherish her memories, two daughters Sherrie Bell...

Jul 23, 2021

Donvell Carvet Wilkins enetered eternal rest on July 23, 2021 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina.  A funeral servie will be held 11:00 am Friday at New Light Full Gospel Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Rosewood Memorial Park. Viewing will be held from 5pm until 7pm Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home,...

Jul 19, 2021

Michael Nathaniel Wright was born April 18, 1957, to the late Jean Audrey Wright. He grew up in the Berkley neighborhood of Norfolk, where he attended Lake Taylor High School. He loved music, and he joined a band name the Cosmic Jammers, where he played the base guitar.

Michael attended a masonry school and became a brick...

Jul 16, 2021

Helen Elizabeth "Pinky" Haggins, 78, of Chesapeake, fell asleep in death on July 16, 2021. Born on September 16, 1942 in Norfolk, Virginia, she was the youngest daughter of the late Ottis Butts, Sr., and Geneva Nichols Butts. She was predeceased by her brothers, Lorenzo, Otis, Jr. "Dick," Linwood, Wallace "Sam," and sister, Goldie "Baby Mae" Drumgole.

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Jun 26, 2021

Justin Tyree Royster entered eternal rest on June 26, 2021. He is survived by his mother Nikkia Burkes, father Adonis Lynch, stepfather William Burkes, sister Amaya Royster, and a host of relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Sunday, July 18, 2021 at the Boys and Girls Club located at 1505 Competitor Ct,...