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Rita Ferebee Lamb

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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, 1965  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

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.

Leland Elbert Hines

Leland Elbert Hines

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,...

Randy Nathaniel Jones

Randy Nathaniel Jones

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...

Sheila Annette Freeman

Sheila Annette Freeman

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.

Sharita Laverne Mundy

Sharita Laverne Mundy

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;...

Colena Barfield

Colena Barfield

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...

Eugene Vaughan Jr.

Eugene Vaughan Jr.

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...

Otis Butts Jr.

Otis Butts Jr.

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...

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