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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.

Dennis Ray Hamilton

Dennis Ray Hamilton

Jan 3, 2022

Dennis Ray Hamilton enetered eternal rest on January 3, 2022. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Thursday, January 13, 2022 at First Church of South Norfolk, 1605 Bainbridge Blvd, Chesapeake. Imterment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will be held from 5pm until 7pm on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesaepake....

Webb Evan Broadnax, Jr.

Webb Evan Broadnax, Jr.

Dec 29, 2021

Webb Evan Broadnax, Jr. entered eternal rest December 29, 2021. A graveside service will be held 1pm Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, 6329 E Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23502. Viewing 10-11:30 am Thursday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake, Virginia 23324.

Earl Timothy Joyner

Earl Timothy Joyner

Dec 22, 2021

Earl Timothy Joyner of Clinton, Maryland, went home to be with the Lord on December 22, 2021 in his home of 29 years. He was born on August 26, 1948, at Portsmouth Naval hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia to Elias Earl Joyner of Greenville, NC, and Erline Virginia Manson Joyner of Henderson, NC. He was preceded in death by his...

Mary Ella Clemons

Mary Ella Clemons

Dec 19, 2021

Mary Ella Clemons, 77, was called home to God on December 19, 2021. She was born in Norfolk County on December 4, 1944, to the late Charles and Rellia Brooks Sr. She attended Crestwood High School in Chesapeake. Mary worked as an Assistant Manager of housekeeping for over 20 years at Camelot Nursing Home (known today as Chesapeake Health...

George Thomas Eason

George Thomas Eason

Dec 16, 2021

On December 16, 2021, God called to rest George Thomas Eason, known to most of us as "Tommy". Tommy was born in Hobbsville, N.C., on June 24, 1946. His parents, William (Buster) and Louise Eason cherished him as the oldest of their five children. Tommy spoke on occasion of his experience working in the fields of North Carolina. The...

Doreatha R. Finney

Doreatha R. Finney

Dec 16, 2021

Mrs. Doreatha R. Finney was called home to be with the Lord on December 16, 2021. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake, where viewing will be from 5pm until 7pm Wednesday, December 22, 2021.

You can join the funeral service livestream at : https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/8477509345...

Annias Louis Mann

Annias Louis Mann

Dec 16, 2021

Annais Louis Mann was born in Nansemond County on August 20, 1934 and enetered eternal rest on December 16, 2021. He was eductaed in the Chesapeake School System. Louis Mann worked for the city of New York for 36 years. He retired in 1995 and moved back to his hometown of Norfolk, Virginia. He loved people and especially cooking....

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