Verona Mae Eason
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...
Robert Lee Fletcher
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...
Pauline W. Covington
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...
Pernell H. Moore
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.
Melvin Eugene Albritton
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...
Jacqueline Simons
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...
Ophelia Pouncy
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...
Lloyd Delman Wilson Jr.
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, 2018Â at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake. Interment will follow at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. Viewing...
Dorothy B. Santana
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.
Arthur E. Mann
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...
Ronald "Jerome" Clark
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...
Esther Virginia Collins
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...
Anderson Lee Benson Sr.
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...
Lenora Smith
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...
Michael Maurice West, Sr.
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;...
Ruthie Jones Wilson
Apr 12, 2018
Born on September 21, 1930, Ruthie was born to James Jones and Angie Lenhardt Jones in Greenville, South Carolina. She was educated in the public school system, and was a well-trained Cosmologist. She was married to Chief Master Sergeant Edward (Willie) Wilson in 1954 and to that union three children were born; Edward Ricardo, Sharon Paulette, and Denise Darcel. During...
Grace L. Parson
Mar 31, 2018
Grace L. Parson, 96, of the 1900 block of Candlewood Drive was called home to be with the Lord on March 31, 2018. A graveside service will be held 1pm on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Calvary Cemetery, 1600 St. Julian Avenue, Norfolk. Viewing will be Wednesday, April 4, 2018 from 5pm until 7pm at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home.
William "Moose" Freeman
Mar 25, 2018
William Carlton Freeman, affectionately called Moose, was born on January 19, 1938 to the late William Henry and Mary L. Freeman. He peacefully went home to meet the Lord on Sunday, March 25, 2018, surrounded by his loving family and friends. William was an active member of St Thomas A.M.E. Zion Church, where he served on various ministries, such as...
Eddie Johnson
Mar 18, 2018
Eddie Johnson, 71, of the 6000 block of Churchland Blvd. in Portsmouth, Virginia was called home to be with the Lord on March 18, 2018. He was born on September 18, 1946 in Hollister, North Carolina. A memorial service will be held 2:30 pm on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake, Virginia...
Bessie Lillian Ruffin
Mar 15, 2018
Bessie Lillian Ruffin passed away on Thursday, March15, 2018 at the age of 87. She was a native of Bertie County, NC, but has been a resident of Hampton for the last 65 yrs. She was a faithful member of Little Zion Baptist Church in Hampton, and referred to by many as "Mother Ruffin". She was the founding host...
