obituaries

Sep 22, 2020

Walter Linwood Royster, Jr., was called home to be with the Lord on September 22, 2020. Viewing will be held from 5pm until 6pm Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake. The funeral service will be private. Please join the livestream at https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/68276325 ,Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 10:00 am. In lieu...

Sep 15, 2020

Gertie Scott Holmes was called home to be with the Lord on September 15, 2020. The funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake, where viewing will be held from 4pm until 5pm Monday, September 21, 2020.

Sep 12, 2020

On September 12,2020 "Billy" William H. McKenney, Jr., was called home to be with the lord. Born to Margret and William McKenney Sr., he was predeceased by a sister Ada Davis and his brothers Theodore "Teddy" McKenney, and Melvin McKenney.  Billy was also predeceased by the love of his life Rose Marie McKenney, and their daughter Theodora "Robin" Norvell....

Sep 8, 2020

Mary Lee Eason Williams was called home to be with the Lord on September 8, 2020. She was born June 23, 1933 to the late Joseph and Rosa Eason in Ahoskie, North Carolina. A graveside service will be held 12 noon Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Hillcrest Cemetery in Ashoskie, North Carolina.

Sep 4, 2020

Eric Murdock Sykes was called home to be with the Lord on September 4, 2020. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, September 14, 2020 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake. Interment will follow at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. Viewing will be from 3-4 p.m. Sunday, September 13, 2020 at the funeral...

Aug 27, 2020

Alfonzo Lorenzo Brickhouse, Jr., age 50, passed away peacefully August 27, 2020. He was born September 14, 1969 in Norfolk Virginia to Alfonzo Brickhouse,Sr.(D) and Ora Mae Brickhouse-McPherson.

Alfonzo known as Lorenzo or Lo to his family and friends was a dedicated son. He loved his mother and spent his time taking care of her. He had...

Aug 21, 2020

To every beginning there is an end, and to every moment in time there is a change. God saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hardest to climb. God closed her living eyes and whispered..."Peace Be Thine"

"If anybody ask you who I am, just tell them that I am a child of God"...

Aug 18, 2020

Alice Sanderson was born on July 4, 1929 to the late Herbert and Carrie Johnson n Princess Anne County. She fell asleep in death on August 18, 2020. Ms. Alice was married to the late Raleigh Sanderson. She was a devoted housewife and domestic worker. She was predeceased by two sons Joseph Johnson and Samuel Johnson, five siblings Levy...

Aug 6, 2020

Audrey Elizabeth Barco Jackson was called home to be with the Lord August 6, 2020. She was born to the late Ishmael and India Barco on December 16, 1922 in South Mills, North Carolina. She was the owner and operator of Klean Kleaners for many years until her retirement.

She is predeceased by her husband David Jackson...

Aug 4, 2020

Zo'Antae Pharard Cuffee was born April 13, 2001 in Norfolk, Virginia. "Big Zo" as he was so affectionately called by his peers, suddenly departed this earthly life on August 4, 2020. Although the course of his life was redirected, those who knew Zo, knew that he was a shining light, success driven, goal achiever, motivated and inspired many and...

Jul 27, 2020

On Monday, July 27, 2020, our beloved angel, Reneka Latisha Christina Evans, was called home to be with the Lord. Reneka or Nicki, as she was affectionately called, was born on May 25, 1978, in Norfolk, VA. Nicki was preceded in death by her mother, Christine Evans Ford and her grandparents Barry Sr. and Devora Evans and Richard Ford,...

Jul 21, 2020

Floria A. Powell was called home to be with the Lord July 21, 2020. Viewing will be from 6 pm until 7 pm Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake.

Jul 11, 2020

Marion C. "Cotton" Griffin, 71, 1500 block of Aspin Street, died July 11, 2020. A native of Chesapeake. She is survived by her daughters: Kateisha Lamb, Jacquetta Griffin and Marion Lowery (Bernard); her sons: Eric Griffin (Katherine) and Erick Griffin (Deletia); Sisters: Patricia Lamb and Jacqueline Lamb ; Brothers: Arden Lamb (Faith), Richard Lamb (Dorothy), Michael Lamb (Martha) and...

Jul 5, 2020

William Hillary Cuffee affectionately called Squeaky, departed this world to his resting place, eternal life at the age of 92 on Sunday, July 5, 2020 after his battle with cancer.

He was born June 13, 1928 to the late Johnny and Louise Cuffee. He worked at the Naval Air Station and the City of Virginia Beach where...

Jul 5, 2020

James C. Holmes was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 5, 2020. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Friday, July 10, 2020 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake. Interment will follow at St. Luke Church Cemetery.

Jun 19, 2020

Richard Eugene Norman also known as "Fif" of 507 D Street passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia to his loving parents, Tina Norman and Luther Riddick Jr.

"Fif" attended Oscar F. Smith High School where he loved playing football.

"Fif" enjoyed being around family and friends. He loved...

Jun 15, 2020

Sylvia Otey Billups "Puddin" departed this life on Monday, June 15, 2020. She was born September 14, 1944 to the late Thomas H. Otey, Sr. and Mary Bell Otey.

She attended Norfolk Public Schools. Sylvia retired from Chesapeake General Hospital in 2008 after 30 years of service. She was an excellent cook, and people loved her yock...

Jun 14, 2020

Mary Ann Gray Cordon was one of thirteen children born to the late James Gray, Sr. and Loretta Gray of North Carolina.

She departed this life on June 14, 2020 surrounded by those whom she loved dearly. As an adult she moved to New York where she attended college and began working for AT& T now known...

Jun 12, 2020

Georgia Brown Brown Welch, 84, received her heavenly wings on June 12, 2020.  She was born in Norfolk County on February 21, 1936 to the late Elijah and Margaret Brown. Georgia graduated from Norfolk County High School in Chesapeake, VA.  She continued her education at The Norfolk Division of Virginia State College (now Norfolk State University) becoming a Registered Nurse...

Jun 4, 2020

Catherine Smith Harris was called home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 4, 2020. She was born on May 6, 1928 in Bells Mill, Virginia. She completed her life's journey at her home in Chesapeake, Virginia at the age of 92.

For years she worked at DePaul Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia, retiring...