Mary Artis Lewis
Jan 13, 2016
Chesapeake - Mary Artis Lewis, 96, of the 2500 block of Strawberry Lane, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday Jan. 13, 2016. Born in Capron, VA. to the late John and Leolia Artis. She was a member of First Baptist Church for over 85 years. She was predeceased by four brothers and six sisters. Left to cherish her...
Cora E. Wilson
Jan 2, 2016
On Saturday, January 2, our dear and precious Aunt Cora Evelyn Wilson left this world behind and went home to her Heavenly Father. She now joins her loving husband, Robert L. Wilson and her beloved daughter, Mary Estelle Wilson in the land that is fairer than day. Aunt Cora was born to the Late Samuel and Mary Wilson on December...
Catherine Mingo
Dec 30, 2015
Chesapeake - Catherine Mingo, 94, was called to be with the Lord on December 30, 2015 at her home in Chesapeake. She was born on August 31, 1921, to Willie Mingo and Hazel Mingo Williams. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln Elementary School in Berkley, Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk and received a B.S. Degree in Elementary Education in...
Patrick Gunter
Dec 16, 2015
Patrick "Pat" Gunter, 49, left for paradise on December 16, 2015. Pat was a passionate cook, singer and loved to host large family gatherings. He attended Lake Taylor High School and dedicated his career to the City of Norfolk for the past 20 years. His loving wife Telisa, three daughters, a son, three grandchildren, three brothers, four sisters, one aunt,...
Rohan "Tian" Young
Dec 15, 2015
Rohan "Tian" Young, 28, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2015. He was born in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, Jamaica on August 30, 1987 to Ian Young and Carmeta DeCosta. He is survived by his wife, Adele Hamilton, and two children, Raquel and Jaiden Young. Viewing will be Monday from 4-7 pm at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty...
Vandalet Shavella Mercer
Dec 15, 2015
Vandalet S. Mercer, a loving daughter, mother, sister, auntie and friend entered into eternal rest on December 15, 2015 while living in the city of Portsmouth, Virginia. A native of Chesapeake, she was predeceased by her great grandparents, Eula and John Cuffee, and grandfather, Roosevelt Alexander. Vandalet was born on June 5, 1988 in Chesapeake, Virginia to Laverne Alexander Sivels...
Conway Spence
Dec 6, 2015
Chesapeake - Conway Spence, 64, of the 1900 block of Robert Hall Blvd, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 6, 2015. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, he was the son of the late Linwood A. Spence Sr. and Mable Lewis Spence. He was employed as a roofer for Block Roofing Company until his health began to...
George Lee Higgins Sr.
Nov 29, 2015
Chesapeake - George Lee Higgins Sr. 86, went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2015. He was born in Cottage Grove, Alabama on March 27, 1929 to the late Roy G and Viola Higgins. George joined the U.S. Army in 1954 where served in Korea and Vietnam. He also traveled around the U.S. and the world during his...
William Henry Brooks Jr.
Nov 29, 2015
William H. Brooks Jr., 91, passed away November 29th. He is predeceased by his parents William Brooks Sr. and Lillian Brooks, two sisters Estelle Cowell and Sarah Flemming, and one brother Wally Brooks. He is survived by his wife Queen Brooks; three sons William Brooks III, Antoine Cooper and Andre Cooper; one grandson, Kairee Jennings; two nieces Sarah Lawton and...
Annie L. Elliott
Nov 24, 2015
PORTSMOUTH - Annie Laura Martin Elliott 80, a resident of Portsmouth, Virginia, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at Sentara Nursing Center in Portsmouth, Virginia, with her family by her side. Annie was the daughter of the late George Edward Martin Jr. and Sarah Boykins Martin of Suffolk, Virginia. Annie was married to the late James Linton Elliott...
Rita Ridley-Cornegay
Oct 27, 2015
Rita Ridley-Cornegay 58, of Chesapeake, Virginia, transitioned to her new home in Heaven on October 27, 2015. Rita is survived by her loving husband John Keith; her sons, Cameron David Cornegay; Jeremy Ryan Wilson; Christopher Wilson; and Will Wilson, Jr; and her faithful rescue companions, Baloo & Nyla; her nieces, Ruthie Stony Bates-Patrick, Robyn Elise Stoney and Shonte Torrae Ridley;...
Rev. Casandia Gallman-Kemp
Oct 26, 2015
Rev. Casandia Gallman-Kemp was called home to be with the Lord on October 26, 2015. She was the beloved mother of Michael, Cordero, Brandon and Xzavier. Viewing will be Friday from 3pm-7pm at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake. A Home going service will be held 12 pm Saturday at Mt. Bethel Baptist Church, 4636 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach....
James "Frankie" Bell
Oct 24, 2015
James "Frankie" Bell, 66, of Chesapeake, Virginia peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2015. Born in Norfolk, VA, he was the son of James Bell and Dorothy Stewart. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 33 years, Gwendolyn A. Bell; his two daughters, Sherrie and Jamie Bell; his loving grandson, Jay Bell; one brother, Thomas Bell; three...
Shiela Ann Walston
Oct 13, 2015
Shiela Ann Walston, 51, of Chesapeake, Va., died on Tuesday, October 13, 2015. Shiela was born to Mamie Jackson in Chicago on February 25, 1964. She graduated from Jones Commercial High School. Sometime after graduation she enrolled in the Navy and moved to Rhode Island. She gave birth to two daughters, Tashana and Tamara. During her time in the Navy...
Carlotta Brewer Grinage
Oct 12, 2015
Carlotta Brewer Grinage was called home to be with the Lord on October 12, 2015. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia on January 29, 1949. She was the third child of Marion and Oner Brewer. Carlotta's 36 year career with the federal government allowed her to serve many agencies in a variety of positions in the human resources arena. She...
Andrew Lindsay Sr.
Oct 9, 2015
Mr. Andrew Lindsey Sr., was born and raised in Cullen, Virginia. He raised his family in New Jersey, and after retiring he moved to the Hampton roads area because his wife loved the beaches. He was a man who honored his country and loved serving in the U.S. States Army. Germany was his favorite place! Mr. Lindsay also retired from...
Gregory Wendell Mccoy
Oct 9, 2015
Norfolk - Gregory Wendell McCoy departed this life on October 9, 2015. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Piney Grove Baptist Church. Viewing will be Friday from 3-6pm at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 7-9pm Friday at Holland House, 721 Chimney Hill Parkway in Virginia Beach.
Calvin Lathan Brown
Oct 4, 2015
On Sunday, October 4, 2015, Calvin "Ricky" Lathan Brown, entered into eternal life after a long battle with illness. He was surrounded and supported by his loving family. Calvin was born on February 18, 1954 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Henry Lathan and Carrie Elizabeth Brown. He is predeceased by a brother, Bobby Brown of Staunton, Virginia. Calvin grew...
Odessa Privott Brinkley
Sep 19, 2015
Chesapeake - Odessa Privott Brinkley, 93, died Saturday, September 19, 2015 at home surrounded by family. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Leroy Brinkley; sons, Trafton and Quentin (Lillian) Brinkley; sister, Ruth Overton; grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, from 3-7 pm on Tuesday,...
Georgianna Gibbs
Aug 11, 2015
Mrs. Georgianna Gibbs, 94, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ardissa and Lee Wilson; husband, Warner Gibbs, Sr.; two sons, James L. Nixon and Ronnie Gibbs, and a grandson. She leaves to cherish her memories, a daughter, Cecelia Cuffee; three sons, Cecil Nixon, Dennis Nixon and Warner Gibbs, Jr.;...
