obituaries

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...

Jan 31, 2017

Terry Lee Allen, 69, was called home to be with the Lord on January 31, 2017. A memorial service will be held 12 noon Saturday, 4, 2017 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.

Jan 23, 2017

Marion Jones Brewer was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 23, 2017. She was born on March 3, 1925 in Amelia County, Virginia to Emmett and Daisy Jones. She was a secretary at Naval Air Station, Norfolk for many years until her retirement. She was a longtime, faithful member of New Central Baptist Church, where she...

Jan 22, 2017

Cordaro T. Alexander, our loving son, father, brother, uncle, and friend entered into eternal rest on January 22, 2017. He was a resident and native of Chesapeake, VA.  He was predeceased by his paternal and maternal grandparents and his loving sister Vandalet S. Mercer. Cordaro was born on January 11, 1987 in Chesapeake, VA to Laverne Alexander Sivels and...

Jan 19, 2017

Francis Washington, Sr. 87 of Chesapeake, Virginia, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on 19 January 2017.

He was born July 3, 1929 in Jones County which later became Macon, Georgia, the son of the late Tobie and Gertrude Washington and received his schooling in the Bibb County School System.  Francis joined the United States...

Jan 18, 2017

Chesapeake - Ronnie Lewis Jones Sr. was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. He was born on January 11, 1952 to Matthew and Elsie Jones. He served in the United States Army doing a tour of duty in the Vietnam War. He earned the rank of Sergeant First Class, and served as a Drill...

Jan 15, 2017

On January 15, 2017 Jeanette Hayslett Wallace was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jeanette was born on February 19, 1930 to the late John and Mattie Hayslett. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Clarence Wallace. Jeanette served the City of Chesapeake as a music teacher for 37 years. She was a faithful member...

Dec 30, 2016

Javante Shamal Phipps transitioned to eternal peace on December 30, 2016. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on April 12, 1993 to Caroline Phipps and Juan Porter. He was educated through Chesapeake Public Schools.  Javante affectionately known to many, genuinely loved everyone and always had a welcoming smile. He was a kind and compassionate son, brother, and friend to all....

Dec 27, 2016

Pattie Louise (Williams) Griffin, 72 of Chesapeake, VA, peacefully transitioned from earth to glory on Tuesday, December 27, 2016.  Pattie is survived by her loving husband, Richard Griffin Jr., son, Richard Griffin III, daughter, Patrice Griffin, daughter-in-law, Regina Griffin, six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends.

Viewing will be held on Friday...

Dec 22, 2016

God opened the gates of Heaven and accepted his beloved angel Denise Lorene (Revell), 59, of Norfolk, VA on Thursday, December 22, 2016 surrounded by her love ones. Denise fought a good fight. But she always said no one lives forever and enough is enough.

Denise was predeceased by her mother, Ms. Fannie M. Revell, father Willard...

Dec 16, 2016

Kimania Mfaume Thompson was called home to be with the Lord on December 16, 2016. A funeral service will be held 3pm Wednesday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home. The family will meet and greet friends after the service until 6:30 pm.

Dec 12, 2016

Mabel Louise Fuller passed away peacefully at home on December 12, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband John Thomas Fuller. She leaves to cherish her memory three daughters, Marlene Robinson, Linda Robinson, and Diane Williams; two sons, Willie Robinson and Johnny Robinson; fifteen grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins...

Nov 26, 2016

Rev. Herman L. Carrington was called home to be with the Lord on November 26, 2016.   He was an entrepreneur for many years until his retirement, and a faithful member of St. John's AME Church.

Rev. Carrington is survived by his children, Verazola Hargrove, Queen Brown, Herman Carrington Jr., Celestine Sparrow and Herman Carrington III; a sister...

Nov 17, 2016

Una Rosa (Rose) Sockwell passed away peacefully at home on November 17, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph E. Sockwell of New York.  She was a loving and devoted mother to Angela Archer, Anthony Atherley, Cyralene Roberts, Linda Wright, Katherine Monde and Raymond Atherley; grandsons Dale Archer and Jesse Monde; great-grandsons Na'Keem and Gag, and...

Nov 5, 2016

Deacon Barbara Mae Williams Liston passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016 after a brief illness. She was born on April 6, 1944 to the late Raymond and Mary Williams in Norfolk County, which is now Chesapeake. In May of 1965, she married her sweetheart, Mr. Fulton Liston, Jr. and together this union was blessed with two children, Darryl and...

Oct 28, 2016

Rodney Bernard Riddick was born on February 11, 1969 to wonderful parents Rayfield and Wanda Riddick. On October 28, 2016 after a long illness, God called Rodney to his heavenly home. Rodney was a six-year veteran of the United States Navy. He resided in Chesapeake and worked for the Defense Logistic Agency in Norfolk, Virginia. He accepted Christ info his...