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Phillip Donte Cuffee

Phillip Donte Cuffee

Feb 2, 2016

Chesapeake - Phillip Donte Cuffee, 37, of the 1300 block of Cleona Drive departed this life on February 2, 2016. A funeral service will be held 12 noon Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Solid Rock Church of God In Christ, 2100 Vicker Avenue, Chesapeake. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake is in charge of arrangements.

Shirley Long Robertson

Shirley Long Robertson

Feb 1, 2016

Shirley Robertson went on to Glory on Monday February the 1st at 10:30pm Shirley leaves behind one son Keith Robertson and daughter- in-law Linda Roberson, 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Along with a host of other family and friends. The service will be held at First Baptist Church Berkley located at 706 Berkley Ave Ext, Norfolk, VA 23523 on...

Richard Crawford Mackey

Richard Crawford Mackey

Jan 27, 2016

Richard Crawford Mackey, 62, peacefully passed away Wednesday January 27, 2016. Born to James and Katie Mackey, Richard was a native of Norfolk Virginia, where he attended Maury high school. He loved helping others and listening to good music. Up until December of 2015, Richard was a devoted employee at Sacred Heart Church where he enjoyed working in the kitchen...

Tamma Brown Harvey

Tamma Brown Harvey

Jan 21, 2016

Hardeeville, SC - Tamma Octavious Brown Harvey entered into her final rest peacefully on January 21, 2016 at Hospice of Savannah, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sansberry Harvey Sr. and her only daughter Evelyn Rita Harvey. Tamma, who was affectionately called "TB", "Pluge" or "Sweetie" by her loving family, was born March 8, 1921 in Chesapeake,...

Mike Sutton Holley

Mike Sutton Holley

Jan 15, 2016

Mike Sutton Holley, 96, of Chesapeake, VA was called home to be with the Lord January 15, 2016. Born in Edenton, North Carolina, he was employed by the Norfolk Naval Supply and City of Chesapeake until his retirement. He was a lifelong member of Lee's Chapel AME Church, Chesapeake, VA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Holloway...

Mary Artis Lewis

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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