obituaries

Jan 31, 2021

Iva Lee Burnell Brewer passed away January 31, 2021. She was born April 4, 1960 in Chesapeake, Virginia to the late Eula Mae Burnell and Leon Hinton. She was predeceased by her husband John Brewer and step-father Elihu Harrell

Iva was a very lovable person. She was the oldest of 8 brothers and sisters.  Iva Lee was...

Jan 25, 2021

Thaddeus Colin Lewis Jr. was born on February 22, 1976 to Thaddeus Lewis Sr. and the late Sarah E. Lewis in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was raised in Chesapeake, Virginia on "Strawberry Lane." Colin graduated from Indian River High School in 1994. He was an entrepreneur and owned his own truck driving business with US Services LLC. Colin loved being...

Jan 24, 2021

On March 30, 1928 the Lord gave this family strength, devotion, love, hope, faith and joy in the heart of Edna Clark.

Born the oldest to Beulah and Dan Daniels, she was raised to love The Lord and knew that He was her source of strength, serving as a member at St. Thomas AME Zion Church. She...

Jan 8, 2021

Brian Keith Deaton, age 64, affectionally known by family and friends as "Ping Pong", passed away quietly surrounded by loved ones on Friday, January 8, 2021, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk, Virginia.

Ping was born in Norfolk, Va and educated in Norfolk Public Schools. He served a brief time in the US Army and...

Jan 6, 2021

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at the day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Ida...

Jan 2, 2021

On Saturday, January 2, 2021, with family by her side, our beloved mother, grandmother, and aunt, Annie Lee Malone Crudup, listened as God said, "My daughter, suffer no more", She quietly went to sleep.  Now she is resting peacefully in the arms of God.

Deaconess Annie Lee Malone Crudup was born July 10, 1927, in Warrenton, North...

Jan 2, 2021

Today is the day that we join in celebration for the life and legacy of Gail Paulette Clark who departed her earthly life Saturday, January 2, 2021. Gail was born July 12, 1951 to her proud parents Leonard L. Clark Sr. and Rebecca T. Clark in her hometown of Norfolk, Virginia.

Gail graduated from Norview High School,...

Dec 25, 2020

In the early morning hours of December 25, 2020, God dispatched his angels to escort our dear Gereka Marie to her place in eternity and her reward for a job well done .

Gereka Marie Brown Custis was born in Portsmouth Naval Hospital on March 18, 1957 , the late John W . and Jerldean...

Dec 5, 2020

Olivia James Cherry was born on October 18, 1926 in Hampton, Virginia to the late Wilson James Sr. and Lucille James Bowman. Olivia was the wife of Linear Clyde Cherry Jr. and the mother of Linette C. Hunter, Kevin Harris, and Linear C. Cherry III.

Olivia was a graduate of the class of 1946 from George P....

Dec 1, 2020

Raymond Sylvester Robinson, Sr. departed this life on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Common Wealth Memory Care in Chesapeake, VA. He was born April 29, 1921 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late John Forest Robinson and Cola Blanche Almond.

He was joined in holy matrimony to Edna T. Turner on December 27, 1940. To this union, a...

Nov 27, 2020

Shirley Mae Jubilee was born November 14, 1952. She was the twelveth child between James and Edna (Satchell) Jubilee of Keller, Virginia. She was predeceased by four sisters, Josephine, Tevolia, Peggy and Doris; four brothers, Lloyd, Connie, Benjamin and William McKinley and one step-grandchild, Cristian Bridges. Shirley was educated in the Accomack County Public Schools and Norfolk State College...

Nov 24, 2020

Anthony Atverse Jenkins passed away on November 24 th , 2020. He was born November 16 th , 1963 in Norfolk, Virginia. The funeral will be held on November 28 th at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home at 500 Liberty St, Chesapeake, VA 23324 . Due to CDC guidelines, the funeral will be limited to close, designated family. All...

Nov 19, 2020

Annie Elizabeth Johnson was called home to be with the Lord November 19, 2020. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at New Willow Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 841 St. Brides Road W, Chesapeake. Viewing will be Monday, Novemeber 23, 2020 from 4pm until 5pm at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.

Nov 3, 2020

Our beloved Inez Griffin Skinner (Sam) departed this live November 3, 2020. Inez was born in South Hampton county where she obtained her early education. Her family later moved to Norfolk where she lived for the majority of her life. She traveled around the world as a military spouse and settled back in her native Norfolk.

Sam...

Nov 2, 2020

And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. John 17:3

On November 2, 2020 William Lee Johnson calmly & peacefully closed his eyes and began his eternal rest as his work on this earth was finished and God's plans were finalized....

Oct 29, 2020

Francine Vernell Sykes was call home to be with the Lord Thursday, October 29, 2020. A funeral service will be held 11 am Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake. Viewing will be held from 4pm until 5 pm Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at the funeral home.

Oct 28, 2020

Dolores Thomas peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. The funeral service will be held 11:00am Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Bethany Baptist Church, 2587 Campostella Road, Chesapeake. Interment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park. The viewing will be held from 4pm until 5pm Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral...

Oct 22, 2020

Michael G. Fuller went home to be with the Lord on October 22, 2020. A graveside service will be held 3pm Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk. Viewing will be from 4-5pm Friday, October 30, 2020 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake.

Oct 22, 2020

On October 22, 2020, our beloved brother Vernon Kenneth Elliott entered into eternal rest. Born August 26, 1962 to the late James and Annie Elliot, Vernon was educated in the Portsmouth Public School System graduating from Manor High School Class of 1980. After graduating Vernon went on to serve in the United States Navy from October 14, 1980 until...

Oct 14, 2020

Jean Cason Mayes was born September 23, 1930 to Amos and Willie Ann Cason in Norfolk, Virginia. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School and attended Tidewater Community College.

As a faithful and devoted lifelong member of Saint John's AME Church, she served as past president of Female Usher Board #2, member of the Lay Organization,...