obituaries

May 26, 2017

Leland Elbert Hines transitioned from his earthly dwelling to his heavenly home on Friday, May 26, 2017 at Beth Shalom Assisted Living Facility, Virginia Beach, Virginia.  Leland was born on May 25, 1936 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Isaiah and Lottie Hines. He was preceded in death by siblings Isaiah N. Hines; Ferebee Boyd; Paul Hines, (Jackie); and nephew,...

May 20, 2017

Chesapeake - Randy Nathaniel Jones, 54, of the 1000 block of Fitchett Street was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 20, 2017. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at First Trinity A.M.E. Church, 1301 Elco St, Chesapeake. Viewing will be 3-5pm Monday, May 29, 2017 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral...

Apr 27, 2017

Sheila Annette Freeman, 51, was called home to be with the Lord on April 27, 2017. Viewing will be held from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake, followed by the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at Shekinah Kingdom Church, 2415 Bainbridge Blvd,Chesapeake.

Apr 16, 2017

On the evening of Sunday, April 16, 2017, Sharita Munday, our beloved mother, daughter, sister, cousin and friend was called to her final resting place. She was a resident of Chesapeake, Virginia and a graduate of Deep Creek High School, Class of 92. Sharita is survived by her son Keyuan Mundy, his fiance' Nisha Turner, and her granddaughter Paris Mundy;...

Apr 14, 2017

Colena Barfield, 97, of Brooklyn, New York was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 14, 2017. She was born on July 25, 1919 in Camden, North Carolina to the late Andrew and Gracie Ann Spellman. She leaves to cherish her memory, three brothers, Leon Spellman of Ellendale, DE, Isaiah Spellman of Brooklyn, NY, and Henry Spellman...

Apr 8, 2017

Chesapeake - Eugene Vaughan Jr., 77, of the 1700 block of Weaver Street departed this life on April 8, 2017. Born on March 3, 1940 in Chesapeake, Virginia, he was the son the Eugene Vaughan Sr. and Gracie Parham Vaughan. A funeral service will be held 12 noon Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake, where...

Apr 3, 2017

Otis "Dick" Butts, Jr., 85, of Norfolk, VA died on Monday, April 3, 2017 surrounded by his family. Born October 14, 1931, Dick was a devoted husband, loving father and a good provider. He was well known and loved. He was also very friendly and outgoing. He loved sports and all kinds of music. He attended the Indian River Congregation...

Apr 1, 2017

Sabrena L. Jones was called home to be with the Lord on April 1, 2017. She attended Norfolk Public Schools and worked as an Office Manager for Bell Cow HVAC.

Sabrena is survived by her children, Darius Jones and DeShalyn Jones; parents Carlton Cosmo Baldwin and Margaret L. Jones; sisters Diana Johnson (Clint) and Carla Baldwin; brothers...

Mar 30, 2017

Chesapeake – Quentin Alan Stevenson Jr., 17, of Allison Dr. departed this life March 30, 2017. Born in Chesapeake, Quentin was a junior at Indian River High School. He was a member of Covenant Fellowship Church. His father, Quentin Stevenson and his grandfather William Stevenson predeceased him. He is survived by his mother, Cindy H. Stevenson; sisters Damoneke T....

Mar 27, 2017

Nellie "Ann" White, 66, of Chesapeake, Virginia died peacefully at her home on March 27, 2017. She was born May 24, 1950 in Baltimore, Maryland to Betty and Ralph Pembleton Sr. She attended Chesapeake Public Schools and was a graduate of Great Bridge High School.

After high school, she enjoyed her life being a housewife, mother, grandmother,...

Mar 22, 2017

On Wednesday, March 22, our family circle was broken when God called home our beloved brother, uncle, nephew, and friend, James Henry Jones, Jr. James was born to the late James H. Jones, Sr. and Pearl G. Jones on March 11, 1972 in Norfolk, Virginia. He was the oldest son of eight children. James attended Chesapeake Public Schools and...

Mar 18, 2017

Deloris Delreo Henderson Lunford was born December 18, 1930 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Troy and Annie Mae Henderson. She died on Saturday, March 18, 2017. Deloris was predeceased by her husband, Jesse C. Lunford, parents Troy Henderson and Annie Mae Johnson Henderson, sisters Eva Murray and Era Robinson, brothers Marion Johnson and Kenneth Johnson. She leaves to cherish...

Mar 14, 2017

On Tuesday, March 14, 2017, Donald Lee Eason quietly and peacefully slipped away from Earth to Glory surrounded by his loving wife and family.  Donald, also known as Don, was the eldest child of seven born to the late Arthur and Laura Eason on December 19, 1934.   He was predeceased by a son, Baby Donald Lee Eason and two...

Mar 12, 2017

Jonas Johnson Barco affectionately known as "JoAnn" was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, March 12, 2017. Born in Morehead City, N.C, Jonas attended Morehead City and Beaufort Public Schools. She also attended Fayetteville State College, and worked many yaers in Norfolk until she retired. She was predeceased by her husband, Maurice Barco. Survivors include her daughter, Marion Luvida...

Feb 27, 2017

Leon T. Carrington, Sr. passed away peacefully on Monday, February 27, 2017 at Beth Sholom Village, Virginia Beach, VA. Leon was born in Norfolk, VA on March 6, 1925 to Albert N., Sr. and Viola C. Carrington. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Helen; six children; a sister; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and...

Feb 19, 2017

Robert Lee Stancil, 78, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 19, 2017.

He is survived by his wife Delois M. Stancil; four daughters,  Carolyn M. Keen, Rose Mary Washington (William), Loretta Hayden, and Robin Moore; two sons, Millard L. Harris (Linda) and Robert L. Stancil, Jr, and a host of grandchildren, great...

Feb 18, 2017

Lee Mackey Hammonds, 79, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 12 noon, Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception. Viewing will be held from 4-7pm Monday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.

Feb 16, 2017

Betty Ann Cobb, 78, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 16, 2017.  She was born on September 4, 1938 in Norfolk to the late Junius Cobb, Jr. and Blanche Mabel Ellis-Cobb. She is survives by her sister, She leaves Audrey Cobb of NYC; son Harvey Cobb of Orlando, Florida; niece Tynka Digsby of NJ;...

Feb 10, 2017

Seth S. McDonald, Sr., 97, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017. Born on April 7, 1919 in Norfolk County, Virginia to the late Kenneth and Mary Jane McDonald. He is survived by his wife, Odessa McDonald; three sons; Alphonso McDonald (Joyce), Seth McDonald, Jr. (Valerie), and Rev. Kelvin McDonald, Sr. (Brenda); two daughters, Maidie Edison (Wilburt), and Erma Stokely...

Feb 7, 2017

Maurice C. Brinkley, 91, passed away on February 7, 2017 in his home in Virginia Beach.  He was born in Roduca, NC on December 5, 1925; but was raised in Norfolk, VA. His parents were the late Joe and Alverta Hunter Brinkley. He was predeceased by his sister, Mamie Brinkley Glover. Also, he was married to his "Ace", the...