obituaries

Oct 22, 2016

Willard Perry Sr., 92, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016. The beloved husband of Evelyn Amelia Perry, left to mourn his passing his nine children, twenty grandchildren, twenty eight great grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends.

A going home service will be held 12 noon Friday at St Thomas AME Zion Church, 1700 Melon Street,...

Oct 18, 2016

Virginia Beach -Mary Regina Stubbs was called home to be with the Lord on October 18, 2016. Born in Chesapeake, Virginia, she was the daughter of Raymond and Rebella Albritton. She was an Operational Manager Specialist with UPS until her retirement. She is survived by twos sons, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends. She is survived by...

Oct 13, 2016

Barbara Forbes Scarlett was called home to be with the Lord on October 13, 2016. Born in Norfolk, she was a graduate of Carver High School and Norfolk Technical Vocational, where she earned her Technical Diploma as a LPN in 1969. She was a dedicated nurse for over 40 years until she retired in 2009 after working at various...

Oct 12, 2016

Camden, North Carolina - Odessa  Spellman Williams, 94, was called home to be with the Lord on October 12, 2016.  Born in Camden, North Carolina, she was preceded in death by her husband Charlie Williams.

She is survived by her children, Charles H. Williams, James T. Williams, Andrew J. Williams, Cornelius Williams, Dorothy Drake, Delores Ferebee, Theresa...

Oct 7, 2016

On Friday, October 7, 2016, George William Drumgo entered into eternal life while his family stood by his bedside.  George was born on July 2, 1951 to Clara Drumgo Terry and the late Willie Caine.  He is predeceased by his sister, Barbara Terry of Richmond, Virginia and a brother, Lynn Caine of Hampton, Virginia.

George grew up in Richmond,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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....

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,...

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.

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....

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,...

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....

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,...

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...

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.

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...

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...