obituaries

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...

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....