obituaries

Sep 6, 2018

Harold Wesley Fallis, 67, was the second of three children born to Virginia Mingo Fallis and Melvin C. Fallis, Sr. He was born in Norfolk, VA on February 28, 1951 and was called to be with the Lord on September 6, 2018. At an early age, he gave his life to God and grew up as a member of First...

Sep 3, 2018

Willie L. Twine, 87, was called home to be with the Lord on September 3, 2018. Born in Chesapeake, she was the daughter of the late Mary Lee Hendricks and Lawrence Lee Washington Jr. While attending Bells Mill Elementary School she volunteered as a cafeteria worker. Before her retirement she worked for Valley Poultry in Norfolk, Young Nursing Home, and...

Aug 7, 2018

Elijah Cornelius Harper went to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, August 7, 2018. "Lijah" as he was affectionately called, was born to the late Alexander Harper and Martha Nixon Harper on August 27, 1952. Elijah was a lifetime member of New Willow Grove Baptist Church where he sang in the male chorus, 2nd Sunday Choir and served as a...

Jul 21, 2018

John Winstead Little, age 78, passed away Saturday July 21, 2018 at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk Va. He was born August 3, 1940 and a longtime resident of Portsmouth and Tidewater area. In his senior years, he resided in his Portsmouth home in Cavalier Manor for over 33 years. Preceded in death at age 17 by mother, Elizabeth Lyles,...

Jul 20, 2018

Olga Eurene Burke was called home to be with the Lord on July 20, 2018. A funeral service will be held 10:00 am Friday at Mount Gilead Missionary Baptist Church,1057 Kennedy St, Norfolk. Interment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will be Thursday from 5-7pm at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.

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Jul 18, 2018

Before Rona was formed in her mother's womb, God decided that on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, she would be called home. Verona Mae Eason, "Rona" as she was so fondly called by many, was the sixth child born to the late Arthur and Laura Eason on November 20, 1954. She was predeceased by three brothers, Irvin, Arthur, and Donald. Beautiful...

Jul 13, 2018

On Friday, July 13, 2018, Robert Lee Fletcher, was called home to be with his heavenly Father after a long and courageous fight. He was born in Durham, NC. He was a model citizen, and retired after 21 years of service with the United States Army, and during his tenure he was honored with the Purple Heart – a symbol...

Jun 26, 2018

Pauline Walke Covington was called home to be with the Lord on June 26, 2018. She is survived by eight nieces, two nephews, and a host of relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held 11am Monday, July 2, 2018 at Mt. Zion AME Church, 2268 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. Interment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing...

Jun 24, 2018

Pernell H. Moore, 86, died June 24, 2018 in Newport News. He is survived by a host of nephews and nieces, great nephews and nieces, great-great nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. A graveside service will be held 1pm Thursday at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will be Wednesday from 5pm until 7pm at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home.

Jun 13, 2018

Melvin Eugene Albritton was called home to be with the Lord on June 13, 2018. He was a Lieutenant with the City of Chesapeake Fire Department, and retired after many years of loyal service. His passion was farming and he continued to farm until his health failed. He is survived by his wife, Mary Albritton; daughters, Tawanda Winder (Cornelius), and...

Jun 4, 2018

Jacqueline Simons, 56, of the 1200 block of  Norview Avenue was called home to be with the Lord on June 4, 2018. A funeral service will be held 12 noon Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at New Weeping Mary Missionary Baptist Church, 1104 Fentress Road, Chesapeake. Interment will follow at St. Luke Church Cemetery. Viewing will be from 5pm until 7pm...

Jun 3, 2018

Ophelia Pouncy, 85, of Chesapeake, Virginia, peacefully departed this life on Sunday, June 03, 2018. She was born on May 12, 1933 in Vredenburg, Alabama to the late D.C. and Ora Finklea. She was educated in the Alabama School System and she retired after 20 years of dedicated service from Norfolk Naval Base. Ophelia was married to the love of...

May 27, 2018

Lloyd Delman Wilson, Jr. 49, of the 5400 block of Campus Drive, Virginia Beach was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 27, 2018. A funeral service will be held 12 noon on Tuesday, June 5, 2018  at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake. Interment will follow at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. Viewing...

May 26, 2018

Dorothy B. Santana was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 26, 2018. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia on January 1, 1943.  She is predeceased by her husband, Jeorge L. Santana, and survived by a host of relatives and friends. Services are private. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

May 22, 2018

Deacon Arthur E. Mann was born and raised in Chuckatuck, Virginia. His family moved to Chesapeake, Virginia when he was very young. He worked for Norfolk and Beltline Railroads, and retired from Beltline Railroads after 30 years of loyal service. He was a proud and dedicated member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church for 56 years. He served on the Deacon...

May 13, 2018

Ronald "Jerome" Clark departed this life on May 13, 2018 at home. Jerome was a native of Norfolk, VA born to the late Edward Clark and Alice L. Clark. Jerome is survived by his brothers Edward Lawrence Clark of Baltimore, Shelton Lee Clark of Norfolk, Kim Myron Clark of Baltimore, and sister, Joyce Clark Perry of Norfolk, and predeceased by...

May 13, 2018

Esther Virginia Collins, 83, of Chesapeake, Virginia, peacefully departed this life on Sunday, May 13, 2018. She was born on September 8, 1934 in Camden, NC to Andrew and Gracie Spellman. Esther leaves to cherish her memories five children, eight grandchildren, and host of family and friends. The visitation is from 6-8 pm on Friday, May 18, 2018 at Pretlow...

May 6, 2018

Anderson Lee "Benny" Benson Sr., 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday May 6, 2018, at the Hampton VA Hospital, Palliative Care Unit. Benny was born in Princess Anne County, Virginia to Corine Alberta Benson and Claude Cooper. Benny, affectionately called "Cootie" by his family, grew up in Queen City and attended Crestwood High School. After graduating, he attended Norfolk State...

Apr 21, 2018

On April 21, 2018, our mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend, Lenora Smith departed this life at Morton Hospital in Taunton, Massachusetts. Lenora known to everyone as "Sug", was born on September 25, 1924 to the late Eliza and John Smith. Lenora was married to the late Booker T Smith for over 60 years. She attended public schools...

Apr 13, 2018

Michael Maurice West, Sr., 69, went on to be with our LORD and Savior on April 13, 2018. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his mother, Lottie Mae West; father, Frederick O'Neal West, Jr., and two nieces. He was the loving brother of two sisters, Maureen Haskins, Norfolk, Virginia, and Shirley Hicks (Roosevelt), Norfolk, Virginia;...