obituaries

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...

Dec 6, 2018

Virginia Forbes Sharp was called home to be with the Lord on December 6, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Lee Sharp, Sr. She was a longtime member of St. Thomas A.M.E. Zion Church.

A funeral service will be held 11 am on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at St. Thomas AMEZ Church, 1700...

Nov 26, 2018

On Monday, November 26, 2018, the Lord called home Mother Mildred Paulette Thoroughgood Spence into eternal rest. Mildred, known to many as Paulette, was born February 22, 1944 to the late Elder John Thomas and Mildred Beatrice Cooper Thoroughgood,Sr. She was the fourth of nine children, four who proceeded her in death, Doris C. Spence, John T. Thoroughgood,Jr., Bishop Barnett...

Nov 25, 2018

Josephine Irving Tyree was called home to be with the Lord on November 25, 2018. She was a long time member of First Baptist Church, Berkley. She was preceded in death by her husband Rev. Dr. William D. Tyree, Jr. Survivors include her children Linda T. Kyle (James), Sabrina T. Pugh (Kenneth), and Pastor William D. Tyree, III (Shirley), three...

Nov 22, 2018

Richard Andrew Haynes was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 22, 2018. A graveside service will be held 11:00 am on Monday,  December 3, 2018 at Albert G. Horton Jr.,  Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milner's Road, Suffolk. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Nov 8, 2018

Jessie Geneva Little was called home to be with the Lord on November 8, 2018. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am on Friday, November 16, 2018 at Total Life Church, 808 Principal Ct, Chesapeake. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Viewing will be Thursday, November 15, 2018 from 5pm until 7 pm at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home,...

Nov 4, 2018

Rev. Walter Edward Mitchell Sr., lifetime resident of Chesapeake, Va. and recently retired pastor of New Mt. Olive Baptist Church, died at home on Sunday, Nov. 4th. He was born May 31, 1944 to William and Novella Mitchell and grew up in the Hickory section of Norfolk County. Upon graduation in 1963 from Crestwood High, he began working for Merchant's...

Oct 30, 2018

Tyrone Lewis Kates was called home to be with the Lord on October 30, 2018. A memorial service will be held 11:00 am on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.

Oct 27, 2018

Edward Patton, 89, was called home to be with the Lord on October 27, 2018. Born in Indianola, Mississippi, he was a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service for 34 years. He served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, London R. Patton; nine daughters, five siblings, and a...

Oct 22, 2018

Mayrose Evangeline Goodman Murray-Moon peacefully and faithfully entered into eternal rest. Out of the union of the marriage between Walter and Hattie were eight energetic children. She was married to the late James E. Murray, Sr. of Atlantic City, New Jersey the father to her four children. In 1979, she married Alfred C. Moon of Chesapeake, Virginia. She attended Tidewater...

Oct 19, 2018

Mable V. Gardner, "Foxy Red" was called home to be with the Lord on October 19, 2018 in her home. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Mt Sinai Baptist Church, 6421 Providence Road, Virginia Beach. Viewing will be on Monday, October 22, 2018 from 5pm until 7pm  at Pretlow and Sons Funeral...

Oct 16, 2018

Evelyn Louise Sears, 75, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Born in Norfolk County, she was the daughter of the late Martha Mann and Rev. Annias Mann Sr. She was a faithful servant of United House of Prayer, where she was a member of the female usher board, and the contact person for...

Oct 12, 2018

Wilma A. Eley, 94, took rest from her labor early Friday morning on October 12, 2018 in Portsmouth, Virginia. She was born on February 2, 1924 to the late Edgar and Charles Lottie Claggion. Wilma was preceded in death by her husband Leonidas V. Eley; three sisters, Catharine Sparrow, Arthelia S. Brown, and Valarie Hill; five brothers, Charles Claggion, James...

Oct 10, 2018

Colleen Yvonne Taylor was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 in Chesapeake, Virginia. A funeral service will be held 12 noon Thursday, at Cathedral of Faith COGIC. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will meet and greet family at friends from 6pm until 7pm at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.

Oct 1, 2018

Today we gather to celebrate the life of a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Edwardo Arnulfo Youngs departed this life on Monday, October 1, 2018 at the age of 61. Edwardo (Eddie) was predeceased by his mother Norma Clair Youngs, and father Claude Robert Youngs. He will be forever remembered by his sister, Claudia, and four brothers,...

Sep 6, 2018

Annette Holley Baker entered into eternal rest on September 6, 2018. She is survived by four sisters, Dorothy Dickens, Caroline Jones (George), Constance Langston (Earl), and Louise Smith, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am on Monday, September 17, 2018 at New Light Full Gospel Baptist Church, 5549 Indian River...