obituaries

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....

Aug 7, 2017

Carlethea Lynette Stancil, 44,  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.

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....

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...

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....

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...

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)...

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)...