obituaries

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.

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.

She...

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...