obituaries

Apr 14, 2019

Marian C. Skinner, 92, of Norfolk, Virginia passed away on April 14, 2019.  She leaves behind many beloved family members: her husband, Alfred E. Skinner, sister Leslie Cobbs, sons Christopher Carrington Sr. and Donald Carrington, 12 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, 13 great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.  Marian was predeceased by her mother...

Apr 6, 2019

God saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb, so, He gently closed her loving eyes and whispered, "peace be thine." The weary hours, the days of pain, the sleepless nights are past. Her ever patient worn out frame has found sweet rest at last.

On Saturday, April 6, 2019, Vedes V....

Mar 25, 2019

Carla Thomasine Hillman Yarborough, was born on May 11, 1965, in Norfolk, Virginia. She was the daughter of Frank and Ida Cade. She transitioned to her heavenly home on Monday, March 25, 2019, in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Carla was raised in Chesapeake, Virginia. She attended Norfolk and Chesapeake Public Schools. She graduated from Deep Creek High School...

Mar 18, 2019

Delena Elmira Brehon Tanner was born September 17,1933 to the late Mary and Joseph Brehon in Norfolk, Virginia. She was the last of twelve siblings. Delena, 85, went on to glory on Monday, March 18, 2019 at Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia. She is survived by nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

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Mar 14, 2019

On Thursday, March 14, 2019, God called home one of his dearest Angels, Mildred Hudgins Owens. Mildred was born on February 25, 1937 to Winston and Leola Hudgins in Norfolk, VA. Mildred attended public school in Norfolk, VA and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. She married her high school sweetheart from across the water, John A. Owens,...

Mar 13, 2019

Few people have been as blessed as we were to have enjoyed the life of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend as we did. Yes, we mourn in our hearts, but still rejoice in our spirits for those cherished memories we all share. We have nothing to regret because she lived a full and useful...

Mar 3, 2019

Marsha Lee Bradley was born April 1, 1954 to the late Willie T. Bradley, Sr. and Marjorie Sanderlin Bradley. She was the baby girl; the 5th of six children. She attended Norfolk Public School and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1972. Upon completion, Marsha entered Norfolk State University, studying Early Childhood Development, before departing for an...

Feb 9, 2019

After a long battle with Parkinson's on February 9, 2019, the soul of our beloved father, husband, grandfather, uncle and friend took flight on the wings of the angels and went home to God.

Roland G. Rawles was born to the late Ruth Harrell Frances and Jethro Edward Rawles on September 29, 1932 in Nasemond County, Virginia....

Feb 1, 2019

Karen Ann Fuford was called home to be with the Lord on February 1, 2019. A funeral service will be held 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Oaklette United Methodist Church, 520 Oaklette Drive, Chesapeake. Viewing will be from 5pm until 7pm on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.

Jan 31, 2019

VIRGINIA BEACH – Anna Jordan Brinkley, 94, left this earthly world on Thursday, January 31, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Waverly L. Brinkley, Jr. and she was the second of nine children born to Joseph Augustus Jordan, Sr. and Agnes Selden Jordan.

Growing up in the Huntersville neighborhood of Norfolk, Anna had...

Jan 27, 2019

Maggie Juanita Smith was called home to be with the Lord on January 27, 2019. A funeral service will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Gabriel Chapel AME Zion Church, 2216 Long Ridge Road, Chesapeake. Interment will be Monday, February 4, 2019 at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. Viewing will be from 5pm...

Jan 24, 2019

Mr. Willie Davis Kemp was called home to be with the Lord on January 24, 2019. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Mount Bethel Baptist Church, 4636 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach. Interment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will be Friday from 5pm until 7pm at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.

Jan 23, 2019

Celestine Carrington Sparrow was called home to be with the Lord on January 23, 2019. A funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 1, 2019 at Greater St. Andrews AME Church, 3008 MacDonald Road, Virginia Beach. Interment will follow at Riverside Memorial Park. Viewing will be from 5pm until 7pm Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Burning Bush Worship...

Jan 20, 2019

Carla DeLois Fields was call home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2019. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 26, 2019 at First Baptist Church, Berkley. Viewing will be from 5pm until 7pm Friday, January 25, 2019 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.

Jan 18, 2019

Gaynell Francis Terregone Fletcher was born 83 years ago on December 2, 1935 in New Orleans, Louisiana and was called to rest on January 18, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Fletcher, her mother Adele Cecilia Ranson Groves, her father Joseph Terregone and her sister Ann Delores Malcolm.

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Jan 17, 2019

Boston Sherman Sivels was called home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2019. On February 4,1940, Sherman was born to Ervin and Charlina Sivels in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Sherman served honorably in the United States Army and retired after 20 years of dedicated services. He was employed at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, and General Dynamics for 20...

Jan 10, 2019

Ella Allbritton Sykes was called home to be with the Lord on January 10, 2019. She was born on January 4, 1938 in Norfolk County, Virginia  to Mary Bunnell Allbritton and the late Samuel Allbritton Sr. Ella was married to the late Willie Sykes.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 11:00...

Jan 9, 2019

Malinda Sparrow, age 96, peacefully made her heavenly transition from this earth on Wednesday morning, January 9, 2019. She was one of twelve children born to the union of William and Marriah Clemmons.

A woman of many accomplishments, Malinda was born, educated, and bred in Berkley. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined First Baptist...

Dec 28, 2018

On Friday, December 28, 2018, Reverend Dorothy Rae Irving peacefully departed this world and entered heaven for her eternal rest in the arms of the Lord.

Dorothy Rae (Banks) Irving was born May 28, 1939 in Miami, FL to the late Samuel and Nora Hamm Banks. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Robert Lee...

Dec 28, 2018

Oscar Gray Sr was born on December 13, 1953. He was born in Chesapeake, VA to the late William Herbert Gray and Florine Virginia Gray.

Oscar matriculated through Great Bridge High School in Chesapeake, VA. He was employed with the City of Virginia Beach for 35 years with the Public Works Department. He met and married the...