obituaries

Dec 27, 2017

Linwood Earl Maye was born to Estelle Maye and the late Jesse Maye on July 22, 1952 in Snow Hill, North Carolina. On Wednesday, December 27, 2017, God called him home to rest. He attended Norview High School, and was a member of the marching band. After graduating from high school in 1971, he joined the United States Marine Corps...

Dec 19, 2017

Mrs. Mazie Lee Stokes, 79 was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 in Norfolk, Virginia. She is survived by her husband Rev. Dr. Edward Stokes of Norfolk, Virginia; five sons Perry Newton of Jonestown, GA, Douglas Newton of Fayetteville, NC, Joseph Newtown of Norfolk, VA, Jerome Newton of Virginia Beach,VA, and Leon Stokes of...

Dec 14, 2017

Angela Evette Gray Charles, 48, got her wings on December 14, 2017. She was a Registered Nurse and a United States Army Veteran. She is survived by her husband, Randolph Charles, sons, Bryon Gray and Arkeem Gray all of Portsmouth, and a host of relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday at Pretlow and Sons...

Dec 11, 2017

Robert Thomas Flaherty, 79, of Chesapeake, VA passed away at home surrounded by his family on December 11, 2017.

Bob is survived by his wife Yaneth of 34 years, daughter Elizabeth (Raymond) Emmett, son Daniel, grandson Elijah, sisters Judy Simmons and Alice (Richard) Vance of Pittsburgh, PA and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased...

Nov 27, 2017

Gloria Denise Thompson, 61, of the 5400 block of Campus East was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 27, 2017. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday at Solid Rock Church of God In Christ , 2100 Vickers Avenue, Chesapeake. Interment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will be held from 5-7pm Thursday...

Nov 17, 2017

Tyrone C. Fulller was called home to be with the Lord on November 17, 2017.  He was the son of the late Edger and Agenora Freeman. A funeral service will be held 11:30 am Saturday, November 25, 2017 at First Baptist Church West Munden, 1541 Lyons Ave, Chesapeake, where viewing will be Saturday from 10 am until 11:15 am the...

Nov 17, 2017

On Friday, November 17, 2017, James Edward Mason slipped peacefully into eternal rest. He was born to the late Leander and Mary Mason on July 23, 1944 in Norfolk, Virginia. He was predeceased by a brother Charles Cherry. He leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted wife Joyce Mason, a son Donald Lewis (Annette), a daughter DeRue Heard (Ira), seven...

Nov 6, 2017

Eric Stafford Flowers passed away on November 6, 2017 in New York. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, he was predeceased by his father, John I. (Blimp) Flowers, and his mother, Helen Whitney Whitaker. He was a United States Army Veteran. He is survived by a sister, Shelia Cole; brother, John C. Flowers, LTC, USA Ret.; two sons, Christian Desean McDonald and...

Nov 3, 2017

Deverna Alphonzo Armstrong was born to Lafayette Alphonzo Armstrong and Dorothy Mae Slater Armstrong on August 3, 1953 in Salina, KS. The Lord took him home on Friday, November 3, 2017. Deverna was a member of New St. James AME Church. He indeed knew and loved the Lord. He attended Carver High School and was a graduate of Oscar Smith...

Oct 21, 2017

Valita D. Brown, 45, of the 2400 Azalea Garden Road departed this life on October 21, 2017. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, where viewing will be from 5-7pm Thursday at the funeral. home.me

Oct 11, 2017

Ariel Mark Wright, 26, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2017. Ariel was born December 23, 1990, in Norfolk, Virginia. He graduated with honors from Oscar Smith High School in Chesapeake, Va. He is survived by his mother, Sharon Lightfoot Wright (Norfolk); his father, Raymond Wright (Norfolk); a brother, Aaron L. Lightfoot (Virginia Beach); grandmother, Gloria Woolard (Chesapeake); aunt, Regina...

Oct 2, 2017

Michael Anthony Walton  was called home to be with the Lord on October 2, 2017. A funeral service will be held  12 noon Monday, October 9, 2017 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, where viewing will be held Monday from 9am until 12pm the day of the service.

Sep 21, 2017

Joyce C. Sanders departed this life on September 21, 2017. She is survived by her husband Charles Sanders, Jr., stepchildren Rafiq, Karima, and Stephanie, "adoptive daughter" Councilwoman Ella Ward, and a host of relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held 12 noon Thursday at Cathedral of Faith COGIC. Viewing will be Wednesday from 5-7pm at Pretlow and Sons...

Sep 10, 2017

Our beloved Pastor, Reverend Mary Ellen Holloway departed this life on September 10, 2017 at her home in Norfolk, VA. She was born in Kinston, NC on May 16, 1923 to the late Walter Mack Sandlin and Carrie Artis Sandlin. She was predeceased by six siblings and two daughters. She is survived by her sister, Dorothy Croghan (Michael Croghan) of...

Sep 3, 2017

Milton Martin Powell was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 3, 2017. He was educated in Chesapeake Public Schools, and graduated from Oscar Smith High School in 1971.  Milton joined the United States Navy in 1977, where he worked as a fire fighter. He was honorably discharged after serving a four year term. Milton Joined Chesapeake...

Aug 26, 2017

Mable Inez Griffin was called home to be with the Lord on August 26, 2017 after a short illness. She worked for Hall Farms for over 55 years, and she was a member of the United House of Prayer. She is survived by her children Evelyn Griffin, Betty Griffin, Cathy Riddick (Maurice) and Cynthia Brook (Michael) of Chesapeake, Mable M....

Aug 18, 2017

Randolph (Randy, Poor boy, Flip) Sylvester Whitehurst Sr., passed away on August 18, 2017 in his home in Chesapeake, VA at the age of 80. He was born in Norfolk, VA on January 25, 1937. He was married to the love of his life Jamesina (Jamie) for 48 years. Viewing will be Tuesday, August 22nd at Pretlow and Sons Funeral...

Aug 17, 2017

Jordan Jovan Joseph McNair died tragically on August 17, 2017 in Virginia Beach, VA at the age of 20.  He is survived by his father, Dexter McNair (Tish McNair); mother, Paula Borchert (David Borchert); brothers, Matthew Taylor, Phillip McNair, Malik & Darrick Williams, Josh & Matt Borchert; grandparents, Barbara Wood,  Robin & Leslie Brown and Joseph F. McNair; loving  aunts,...

Aug 14, 2017

Odessa L. McDonald, 94, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017. Born on November 22, 1922 in the Weeksville Section of Pasquotank County, now Elizabeth City, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Charlie Edward James and Mary Bessie Winslow James .

She is survived by three...

Aug 9, 2017

Herbert Mitchell Sr. was born September 8, 1933; he received his heavenly reward on August 9, 2017 surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Ahoskie, North Carolina to Willis and Helena Mitchell who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Geneva Johnson and Susie Mae White, and daughter-in-law, the Honorable Faye Watford Mitchell....