Carlethea Lynette Stancil
Aug 7, 2017
Carlethea Lynette Stancil, 44, Â was called home to be with the Lord on Monday August 7, 2017. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Cathedral of Faith C.O.G.I.C., 2020 Portlock Rd, Chesapeake. Viewing will be held from 5-7pm Friday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.
Elton Askew
Aug 4, 2017
Elton Askew, 97, was called home to be with the Lord on August 4, 2017. He is predeceased by his wife Eudosia R. Askew, and survived by his son, Elton Harrell. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Friday, August18, 2017 at New Rising Sun United Holy Church, 1709 Wilson Road, Norfolk, where viewing will be held at 10:00a.m....
Matthew Sanderson
Jul 28, 2017
On March 6, 1932 the late Preston Sr. and Lillian Sanderson brought Matthew into the world. Matthew talked with God on July 28, 2017 getting permission to come and be with Him. During his journey on earth he married the late Vandelia Hodnett Sanderson. They were blessed with seven children, Diane Person, Vandelia Powell (Percy), Laverne Smith (Larnell), Matthew Sanderson...
Mary Alberta Griffin
Jul 26, 2017
Mary Alberta Griffin, affectionately known as "sister," was called to Glory on July 26, 2017. She was born to the late Hattie Mae Clark and Artice L. Spencer on November 27, 1925 in Belhaven, North Carolina. She attended school in North Carolina until she moved to Norfolk in 1933 at the age of 8. In 1948, Mary married Aaron A....
Ruthie E. Wallace
Jul 17, 2017
Ruthie Evelyn McNair Wallace passed peacefully away on July, 17, 2017. She was predeceased by parents Joseph and Norma McNair, her husband of 54 years, Rudolph A. Wallace and her sisters Ruby Garfield, Clara Leach and Eula Lankford. Survivors are, her sons Rudolph A. Wallace, Jr. (Mona) of Hampton , VA, Anthony Wallace (Samantha) of Naperville, IL, Carl T. Wallace...
Lydia Somerville
Jul 15, 2017
Saundra Jean Somerville departed this life on July 15, 2017. Born on December 16, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Robert Rodgers Sr. and Casteen White Rodgers. She was employed with the Chesapeake School System until her retirement. She is predeceased by her husband Charlie Somerville, and her daughter Lydia Somerville. Survivors include eight siblings Gloria Harrell (Earl)...
Saundra Jean Somerville
Jul 15, 2017
Saundra Jean Somerville departed this life on July 15, 2017. Born on December 16, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Robert Rodgers Sr. and Casteen White Rodgers. She was employed with the Chesapeake School System until her retirement. She is predeceased by her husband Charlie Somerville, and her daughter Lydia Somerville. Survivors include eight siblings Gloria Harrell (Earl)...
Rita Ferebee Lamb
Jul 10, 2017
Rita Ferebee Lamb, 73, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 10, 2017. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday at St. Luke AME Church, 241 St. Lukes Church Road, Chesapeake. Viewing will be from 5-7 pm Thursday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake.
James W. Austin
Jul 8, 2017
James W. Austin, 95, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 8, 2017. A graveside service will be held 12noon on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake is in charge of arrangements.
Helen T. Scott
Jul 6, 2017
On Thursday evening God called Helen T. Scott, our beloved mother, grandmother, grandmother, great grandmother, cousin and friends to her final resting place, but to Good be the glory an eternal reward.
Helen was a sweet and loving woman. Who loved the Lord. One of her favorite quotes was "God sits high and look...
Jason Denard Key
Jul 2, 2017
On the evening of July 2, 2017, the almighty God quietly called our loved one, Jason D. Key from life and gently ushered him into eternal rest. He predeceased by his parents, Timothy E. and Regina O. Key.
Jason was educated in the Norfolk and Chesapeake Public School Systems. He was employed for many years at the...
Maurice Lamour Mccoy
Jun 29, 2017
Maurice L. McCoy was called home to be with the Lord on June 29, 2017. A funeral will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake, where viewing will be 5-7pm Friday.
Rev. Milford Gene Rhodes, Jr.
Jun 28, 2017
Rev. Milford G. Rhodes, Jr. was called home to be with the Lord on June 28, 2017. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, he was the son of the late Milford Rhodes, Sr. and Emma Jones Rhodes. He was a 1965 graduate of Crestwood High School. He is survived by his daughters, Morgan Rhodes, Melani Rhodes and Aimee Rhodes. His pride...
Delois L. Morris
Jun 21, 2017
Delois L. Morris (Buddy) was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 21 st . She was a retired cook from The OMNI International Hotel. She was a member of First Baptist Church Berkley. Delois was predeceased by her husband Earnest L Morris. Left to cherish her memories are her daughters Stephanie Moore (Ralph), Lisa Morris,...
Lillie M. Branch
Jun 11, 2017
Mrs. Lillie M. Branch, daughter of the late Kellie Thomson and Neddie King Thomson was born June 28, 1929 in The Plains, Virginia. Born the sixth of seven children, Lillie enjoyed the country life of Fauquier County especially horseback riding throughout the vast rolling hills amongst the beautiful scenery. Lillie was united in holy matrimony to William H. Branch,...
Ricky Lee Dicus Sr.
Jun 10, 2017
On Saturday June 10, 2017, our all-knowing and all wise God, called our father, brother, uncle, and friend Ricky Lee Dicus Sr. home to his eternal rest. He was born February 2, 1964 in Newport, Arkansas to the late Lorene and Allen Dicus Sr. Ricky was predeceased by his brothers Bobby and Wesley Dicus.
He leaves to...
Lewis Randolph Stubbs
Jun 10, 2017
Lewis R. Stubbs, age 78, born August 15, 1938, departed this life on Saturday, June 10, 2017, at Fox Chase Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Silver Spring, Maryland. He was the first of eleven children of the late Corwell and Gertrude Stubbs of Lackey, Virginia. He joined the Rising Sun Baptist Church at an early age and faithfully attended...
Kenneth Edward Monroe
Jun 8, 2017
Kenneth Edward Monroe was called home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2017. Born in Norfolk, he was the youngest child of Daisy and Bristol Monroe. After attending Maury High School, he served in the US Marines Corps. He is predeceased by his wife Evergreen Monroe.
He is survived by two sisters Vivian Monroe-Hester (Herman)...
Yvonne Denise Booker
Jun 6, 2017
Yvonne Denise Booker, 52, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 6, 2917. Born April 1, 1965Â in Norfolk, Virginia, she was the daughter of Robert and Helen Battle, and a graduate of Indian River High School. She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved family with her whole heart, and...
Anderson Nelson Gardner
Jun 2, 2017
Anderson Nelson Gardner, 93, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 2, 2017. A funeral service will be held 12 noon Tuesday at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, 6421 Providence Road, Virginia Beach. Viewing will be from 5-7pm Monday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.
