Richard Eugene Norman
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...
Sylvia Otey Billups
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...
Mary Ann Cordon
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...
Georgia Brown Welch
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...
Catherine Smith Harris
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...
Shelvin Dontae Alston
May 30, 2020
On Saturday May 30, 2020, the Lord called Shelvin Dontae Alston to eternal rest. Shelvin was born on July 31, 1989, in Norfolk, Virginia to Michael D. and Sabrita Alston. He resided in Norfolk, Virginia. Shelvin was predeceased by his grandmother, Lillie Sloan, and his uncle Terry Linyear.
Shelvin was a happy, humorous, and energetic person. He...
Willie Melton Sears Sr.
May 24, 2020
Deacon Willie M. Sears, Sr. was born to the late Charlie and Dorothy Sears on December 31, 1938. He was employed with Chesapeake Public Schools for over 30 years where he was a Supervisor and dedicated mentor.
At the tender age of 16, he became a member of the Silver Stars Male Choir....
Curtis Lee Roundtree
May 19, 2020
Curtis Lee Roundtree was called home to be with the Lord May 19, 2020. He was born on February 27, 1938 in Norfolk, County to the late Emmual and Rosa Rountree. He was affectionately know as Bird. He was employed at Intercoastal Steel and retired in 1990.
He was predeceased by his loving wife Ruby Mae Roundtree...
Harriett Corrinna Teshara
May 15, 2020
With her loving husband Joe by her side, Harriett Corrina Teshara passed from this life on Friday, May 15, 2020 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Victoria N. "Vic" and Thomas E. "Cody" Jones. Born on November 13, 1937, Harriett was the fifth of fifteen children. She was raised in the Lambert's Point section of...
Sherry Deloris Moore
May 14, 2020
Sherry D. Moore, 56, of Chesapeake, Virginia passed away on May 14, 2020. Born in Portsmouth, Virginia to Lottie Jackson and Joseph Salter, she was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Sherry loved to sing and do karaoke. Sherry was predeceased by her mom Lottie, grandmother Nina Moore, and uncle Larry Moore. She is survived by her sister Chalene...
Theodore Alexander Butler
May 13, 2020
Theodore Alexander Butler was called home to be with the Lord May 13, 2020. He is survived by four sisters Louise Carrington (Herbert), Mildred Brown, Sandra Woodard, and Velma Lowery, one brother Lesile Butler, and a host of relatives and friends.
Services are private. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Chase Savelle Burke
May 11, 2020
Chase Savelle Burke, age 34, passed away on May 11, 2020 at Norfolk Sentara Hospital in Norfolk, Va. Chase was born on May 4, 1986 to Lawrence Burke and Debra Williams in Portsmouth, Va.
Chase was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School located in Norfolk, Va. Chase lived a prosperous life as a restaurant manager...
Demetrius Marvin Debrow
May 11, 2020
Demetrius Marvin Debrow was born December 2, 1981 and entered into eternal rest May 11, 2020. He was preceded in death by his mother, Norris Skinner, and his sister Ithelie Coffee (Fruity).
He is survived by his father Turner Debrow, Sr. and stepmother Mazeline Burke, son, Keimeon and daughter Keiosha; three sisters Diane Tillett (June), Paulette Huggins,...
Laura Manley Griffin
May 7, 2020
Laura Manley Griffin went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 7, 2020. She was born December 30, 1940 in West Point, VA to Taft and Gertrude Jones Manley. She retired after 27 years from HRT and later worked for Dollar Tree stores 8 years.
She is survived by her husband of 36 years Josiah...
Alma Louise Bray
Apr 30, 2020
Alma Louise Bray was called home to be with the Lord April 30, 2020. She was born June 16, 1936 in Currituck, North CArolina to the late Peter Bray and Gertie Baxter Bray.
She is survived by her nephew and caregiver Richard Lamb and his wife Dorothy Lamb, and a host of nephews, nephews, cousins and friends....
Shirley Cynthia Wilson
Apr 13, 2020
Shirley C. Wilson, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, was called home to began her eternal rest on April 13, 2020. She was predeceased by her husband, Garland Wilson Sr., her daughter, Virginia Rivers, and her brother, James Gwathey.
Shirley was born on December 2, 1939 to Lelia and Aaron Gwathney in Portsmouth, Virginia.
She leaves...
Jackie Kevin Conner
Apr 8, 2020
Jackie Kevin Conner was called home to eternal rest on April 8, 2020. He was born on November 9, 1964 in Far Rockaway in Queens, New York to Johnnie Mae Conner and Thomas Tilley.
Jackie was educated in the New York Public School System. He married Faye D. Hicks and to this union a  daughter was born,...
Reginald B. Clark
Apr 7, 2020
On Tuesday April 7, 2020 at the age of 89, while sleeping peacefully at his home in Portsmouth VA. the Lord ever so gently took Reginald's hand and called him home.
Reginald B. Clark, son, brother, and uncle was born to Herman and Everlena Clark on March 10, 1931. He was one of ten children and was...
Tonya Camara Griffin
Mar 28, 2020
On March 28, 2020, our beloved Tonya Camara Griffin, 42 unexpectedly left this earthly realm to ascend into our Lord's loving arms.
Tonya Griffin was born on January 8, 1978, in Norfolk, Virginia to Larry Griffin and Cynthia Riddick. Â Tonya was predeceased by her grandmother's Annette Boyd and Inez Griffin, and grandfather's Walter Alexander and Lonnie Boyd....
Leslie Smith Cobbs
Mar 21, 2020
Leslie Mae Riddick Smith Cobbs was called home to be with the Lord on March 21, 2020. She was born at 106 East Berkley Avenue, South Norfolk (now Chesapeake), Virginia on a dirt road, on May 10, 1919, 100 years ago. She was the third daughter of Mary Faulkner Riddick and Eugene Riddick, both Norfolkians. Across the street at...
