obituaries

Feb 9, 2018

On February 9, 2018, God called home one of his sons, Dantè  Lamont Jenkins.  Dantè was born on July 31, 1977 to the late Danny Jenkins and Cynthia Sivels Spence.  He attended Butts Road Elementary School, Great Bridge Junior High and graduated from Oscar Smith High School, Chesapeake, VA.  He was employed by Linx Industries, Inc. and Club Allure....

Feb 5, 2018

Gary Gerard Thompson, 57, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018. A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm on Friday, February 9, 2018 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home. Viewing will be on Thursday, February 8, 2018 from 5pm until 7pm at the funeral home.

Jan 31, 2018

Tresa Simmons Macklin, born October 21, 1930, departed this earthly life to enter into eternal rest on Wednesday evening, January 31, 2018. She was the third of three children born to Joseph and Claristine Simmons of the Berkley section of Norfolk, VA.  Her loving husband, Clifford Hayes Macklin, Sr., her parents, her siblings, Joseph F. Simmons, Jr. and Claristine "Baby...

Jan 25, 2018

"Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go and prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where...

Jan 22, 2018

On Monday, January 22, 2018, the Lord called home our beloved father, brother, uncle, fiancé, and dear friend, James Turner, Sr. James was born in Princess Anne County on March 8, 1949 to Rufus Turner, Sr. and Evelyn Tabourn Turner. He received his education in the Virginia Beach Public Schools. At an early age he accepted the Lord as his...

Jan 14, 2018

Vanessa Deloris Lunford was called home to be with the Lord on January 14, 2018. Born in Chesapeake, Virginia, she was the daughter of Jesse Cornelius Lunford and Deloris Delreo Lunford. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, 11:00 am at New St. James AME Church, Norfolk. Interment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will...

Jan 13, 2018

Mary Magdalene Gray Bryant (Nancy) of Chesapeake, Virginia entered eternal rest on Saturday, January 13, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Clayton Gray, Sr. and the late Ada Dupree Gray of Pitt County, NC. She was formerly of Rocky Mount, North Carolina and relocated to Virginia with her husband. Mary was a teacher until her retirement. Her teaching...

Jan 10, 2018

On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the angel of mercy came into our midst and gave our beloved Luther Irby eternal rest. Luther was born May 2, 1941 in South Boston, VA to Iren Irby Dixon and Hale Irby. Luther was educated in the South Boston Public Schools and retired from Old Dominion Freight after more than 40 years of faithful...

Jan 10, 2018

On Wednesday, January 10, 2018 our mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior. Lucy Wiggins Joyner, 95, daughter of the late Joseph and Laura Rena Wiggins was born in Tarboro, North Carolina in the County of Edgecombe on March 15, 1922. She was the third child of her four siblings. She...

Jan 8, 2018

Precilla Renee Griffin was called home to be with the Lord on January 8, 2018. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 1pm at St. Joseph AME Zion Church, Chesapeake.

Jan 6, 2018

Virginia Deloris Rivers was called home to be with the Lord on January 6, 2018. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at First Baptist Church Campostella, where viewing will be 11:30 am until 1pm the day of the service.

Dec 31, 2017

Ernest James Clemons was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 31, 2017. He was born August 3, 1969 in Norfolk, Virginia. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at New Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will be 5-7pm Tuesday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral...

Dec 29, 2017

Melvin B. Evans, Sr., departed this life on December 29, 2017. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and he retired as a Logistics Specialist from Fort Lee Army Base. He was a dedicated member of Bethany Baptist Church, Tabernacle Baptist Church, and Spring Hill Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife, Gladys O. Evans; two...

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...