obituaries

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...