Madeline Carroll Swain
Oct 3, 2016
Madeline Carroll Swain born July 18, 1942 in Norfolk, Virginia was called home to be with the Lord on October 3, 2016 in Weldon, NC. She was the daughter of the late Augustus Exhem and Mary Exhem. Madeline was a graduate of George Washington High School, Tidewater Community College and Barclay Career School. She was employed with the City of...
Pastor Julius Burchette
Sep 26, 2016
Pastor Julius Burchette, passed on September 26, 2016. He was a native of Manson, North Carolina, and was the son of the late Charlie and Edith Burchette. Pastor Burchette was a retired Command Master Chief in the Navy for 21 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Dr. Sharon Burchette, and four children. Pastor Burchette loved...
Rev. William Maryland Baxter
Sep 21, 2016
Reverend William Maryland Baxter was called home to be with the Lord on September 21, 2016. Born on November 4, 1922, he was the youngest child of Peter R. and Annie M. Baxter. He was a veteran of the United States Army, and a graduate of Norfolk State College, where he would receive his B.A. in Social Studies with a...
Regina Odell Key
Sep 18, 2016
Regina O. Key, 58, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 18, 2016. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, September 23, 11am at First Baptist Church Campostella with the Rev. Tyrone Jackson officiating. Burial will take place at Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. A wake will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday,...
Elsie Hill Hewitt
Sep 15, 2016
Elsie H. Hewitt, 102, departed this life, September 15, 2016. Born in the Berkley section of Norfolk, she was the daughter of the late William Franklin and Sarah Rowe Hill, and granddaughter of the late Alexander Rowe. She was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and City University, where she earned a degree in business management and sociology....
Dorothy Mae Clark
Sep 9, 2016
Virginia Beach- Dorothy M. Clark, 76, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2016, in Norfolk. Left to cherish her memory is her children, Joyce Webb, Eric Clark, Victoria Burke, Janet Robinson and Divina Clark; her siblings, Jeanette Livingston and Leroy Owens, 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and a host of family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband,...
Vondale Matthew Jones
Sep 6, 2016
Vondale Matthew Jones, 38, of the 100 block of Allard Road in Portsmouth, passed away on September 6, 2016. A funeral service will be held 1pm Monday at New Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Viewing will be held from 3-5pm Sunday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.
Robert Melvin Blue
Sep 4, 2016
Robert Melvin Blue, 86, of 921 Legacy Landing, Virginia Beach, Virginia was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 4, 2016. Born in North Carolina, he was employed with the US Post Office until his retirement, and a US Army Veteran. He is survived by his wife Barbara Blue, children, siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends....
Javonda Elizabeth Williams
Sep 4, 2016
Javanda Elizabeth Williams was born on September 12, 1971 in Columbus, Ohio at Ohio State University Hospital. She was called home to a better place on Sunday afternoon at 5:00 p.m. September 4, 2016 at the age of 44. She was a United States Army Veteran. Javanda left behind six children, Quincy and Shanice of Norfolk, Quanise of Richmond, Syrus,...
Maggie M. Williamson
Aug 28, 2016
Virginia Beach - Maggie M. Williams, 91, of the 5200 block of Richard Road, was called home to be with the Lord on August 28, 2016 at her residence. A native of Gates County, North Carolina, she retired as a nursing assistant after many years of dedicated service in healthcare. She is preceded in death by her husband, Burlin Williamson....
Veronica Butts
Aug 24, 2016
Veronica Butts, 55, of the 800 block of Weiss Lane was called home to be with the Lord on August 24, 2016. She was a native of Norfolk and a graduate of Lake Taylor High School Class of 79. She was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army and was trained as a Surgical Technologist. Upon her honorable discharge,...
Juanita Rena`Te Fuller
Aug 4, 2016
Juanita Rena`te Fuller, 60, of the 2700 Block of Ike Street, departed this life August 4, 2016. Born in Heidelberg, Germany, she was employed at Lake Taylor Hospital for 23 years, and Chesapeake Health Care for 12 Years. She was a member of St. Thomas A.M.E. Zion Church in Norfolk. She is survived by her son, Myron Dwayne Fuller of...
Geraldine Smith Kellum
Aug 4, 2016
Geraldine Smith Kellum was called home to be with the Lord on August 4, 2016. A funeral service will be held 12 noon Saturday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home.
Ethel Lee Aikins
Jul 28, 2016
Ethel Lee Aikins, age 87, a beloved mother, grandmother sister. Aunt, and friend, died peacefully at the home of her daughter on July 28, 2016. Ethel was born on January 4, 1929 in Monticello until her graduation from high school in 1946 and her marriage to Abraham D. Aikins that same year. The couple relocated to Newark, New Jersey in...
Yvonne Delane Freeman-Chambers
Jul 27, 2016
Yvonne DeLane Freeman-Chambers, 77, of Chesapeake, Virginia journeyed home to be with our Lord on July 27, 2016 at 10:55 am. She was born in Raleigh, NC on February 26, 1939 to the late Edwin Freeman and Daisy Kelly-Freeman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Perry L. Chambers, 3 brothers...
Ronnie L. Jackson
Jul 24, 2016
Ronnie L. Jackson, 68, went home to be with the Lord on July 24, 2016. A graveside service will be held 12 noon Friday at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Joanneatha Ruth Lee
Jul 12, 2016
Joanneatha Ruth Lee, a beloved daughter, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, educator and friend died peacefully on July 12, 2016. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on July 18, 2016 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake, where viewing will be held Sunday from 3pm-5pm.
Verna Brumsey-Gordon
Jul 11, 2016
Verna Virginia Brumsey-Gordon, 86, of Chesapeake, died peacefully at home with her family at her side on Monday, July 11th, 2016. She was born Oct. 16. 1929, in Camden, NC, to the late Colon Alexander Brumsey and Mattie Marie Harris. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, William H. Gordon Jr., her son William I....
Mark Alan Johnson
Jun 30, 2016
Mark Alan Johnson,56, died on June 30, 2016. His viewing will take place on July 7 from 3-8 pm at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, at 500 Liberty St., Chesapeake. The graveside service will be July 8 at 11am at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach.
Rosa Welch
Jun 28, 2016
Chesapeake - Rosa Welch, 91, of the 300 block of Tangerine Trail was called home to be with the Lord on June 28, 2016. A home going celebration will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at First Baptist Church West Munden, 1541 Lyons Avenue, Chesapeake. Interment will follow at Rosewood Memorial Park. Viewing will be held from 4-7pm...
