obituaries

Oct 3, 2019

Willie Waters was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 3, 2019. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 7, 2019. Interment will follow at Carver Cemetery, Suffolk.

Sep 29, 2019

Our On Sunday, September 29, 2019 our beloved Shawna Sumeka Cuffee was called home to be with the Lord surround by her family who loved her dearly. Shawna was born on December 1, 1980 in Norfolk General Hospital to Earlie and Cynthia Cuffee. She was a graduate of Oscar Smith High School, and she attended Keys Business College.

Sep 22, 2019

Norfolk – Beaudell B. Lucas, 90,  entered into eternal rest on  Sunday, September 22, 2019. She was born in South Carolina and was a member of St. Thomas AMEZ Church, Norfolk.

She was predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Horace Clinton Lucas Sr., two daughters, Janice Lucas and Patrice Davis. She survived by eight...

Sep 21, 2019

Christopher Carrington Sr., 71, of Virginia Beach,  Virginia, passed away on September 21, 2019. Chris was predeceased by his parents Walter G. Carrington and Marian Carrington Skinner, and stepfather Alfred E. Skinner Sr., brothers Alfred Eugene Carrington Sr. (Teresa), and Walter Carrington III, and son Christopher Carrington Jr.

He leaves behind his wife Vernida Carrington, brother Donald...

Aug 25, 2019

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, mother-in-law, Lillie Elois Sloan departed this life on August 25, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Joseph E. and Lillie M. Sloan of Norfolk, Virginia. She was predeceased by her son, Terry Wayne Linyear, sister Josephine and brother Thomas.

She was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School...

Aug 24, 2019

Deacon Emmit L. Whitehead transitioned into eternal rest on August 24, 2019 surrounded by love ones and friends at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad and Electrolux Corporation.

Viewing will be held Friday, August 30, 2019 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty Street,...

Aug 22, 2019

Catherine Y. Bray was called home to be with the Lord on August 22, 2019. A funeral service will be held 1pm on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at First Baptist Church, Berkley. Viewing will be 5pm until 7pm on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home.

Aug 20, 2019

Our beloved Clarence Mullen, age 100, of Chesapeake, Virginia was born October 19, 1918. He entered eternal rest on August 20, 2019. Clarence is predeceased by his mother Quillie Washington, father Herbert Cuffee, brother Walter Cuffee, and twin sister Clarissa Brown. He leaves his loving granddaughters Zelva Doxey, Jessica Gray (Kyle), Charlene Gatlin (Charles), Danielle Robinson (Rick), and Reshawn...

Aug 11, 2019

Joe Nathan McCullough was called home to be with the Lord on August 11, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife Charlotte McCullough, his daughter Erika Simpson, and a host of relatives and friends.

The funeral service will be held 11:00 am on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake. Viewing will...

Aug 10, 2019

Alfred E. Skinner Sr., 85, of Norfolk, Virginia, passed away on August 10, 2019. He was predeceased by his parents Esther and Charles Skinner, uncle Ethro McRae, loving wife Marian C. Skinner, daughters Madge Skinner, Thomasine Skinner, and Natalie Skinner, son's Alfred Eugene Carrington Sr., and Walter Carrington III.

He leaves behind many beloved family members: son's...

Jul 23, 2019

Louis Cornelius Bell was called home to be with the Lord on July 23, 2019. Born in Norfolk County on October 20, 1933, he was the son of the late Cornelius A. Bell and Beatrice Etheridge Bell. He was a longtime member of Lee's Chapel A.M.E. Church, he was employed as a commercial truck driver for Kraft Foods Group...

Jul 17, 2019

Anita Bailey was born on August 31,1962 in Norfolk, Virginia. She was called home to be with the Lord on July 17, 2019. Those left to cherish her memories include her loving husband, Franklin R. Bailey; her daughter Dana Brown, two sons Dennis and Demarcus Brown.

Viewing will be held on Friday, July 26, 2019 at Pretlow...

Jul 8, 2019

Brandon Marcell Davis Kemp was called home to be with the Lord on July 8, 2019. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Saturday, July 20, 2019  at Mount Bethel Baptist Church, 4636 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach. Interment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will be from 5pm until 7pm Friday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral...

Jun 21, 2019

Dorothy Sumter fell asleep in death on June 21, 2019. A memorial service will be held 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 681 Oak Grove Road, Chesapeake. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jun 12, 2019

Vernetta R. Cuffee was called home to be with the Lord on June 12, 2019. She is survived by her sons, Daniel L. Cuffee Sr., Robert L. Cuffee (Cecile), Rev. Roland A. Cuffee Sr. (Marion), Ronald B. Cuffee (Te'Anna), and Aaron D. Cuffee (Mary), and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, relatives, and friends.

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Jun 7, 2019

Our mother, Clarice Holland Owens entered into eternal life with the Lord on Friday, June 7, 2019 at 8:35pm in Nashville, NC surrounded by family.

Born December 4, 1941 in Norfolk, VA, "Chubby" as she was affectionately known was the middle child of Mabel Elouise and James Alexander Owens. She was educated in Norfolk Public Schools and...

May 31, 2019

LaQuita C. Brown was born on November 20, 1979 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She fell asleep in death on May 31, 2019.

LaQuita " Quita" had a warm smile and a contagious laugh that brightened everyone's mood. She was admired and respected by all. The thoughtfulness and joy on her face will never be forgotten. At the...

May 12, 2019

Viola Louise Myrick of he 1300 block of Francis Street, Norfolk was called home o be with the Lord on May 12, 2019. She was born on March 3, 1926 in Brinkleyville, North Carolina o he late George and Mattie. She was a longtime member of Firs Baptist Church Berkley.

She is survived by her niece Brenda...

May 4, 2019

Saundra G. Johnson born June 17, 1944 in Norfolk, Virginia went to be with the Lord on May 4, 2019. She is predeceased by her husband Alfred James Johnson, her father Emitt Gwaltney, and her mother Troy Gwaltney.

She was a member of Calvary Revival Church for many years and served as a member of the Security...

May 2, 2019

Karen Marie Holloman was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 2, 2019. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.