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...
Natalie S. Moore
Jun 19, 2016
Natalie Moore, 48, of the 900 block of Lincoln Street, died June 19, 2016. Born in St. Louis, MO, she was a settled resident of Norfolk, VA since moving to be close to family. She was a member of The Episcopal Church of the Advent. She is survived by her daughter, Gia Lana E. Moore; mother, Eleanor West and husband;...
Doris Christine Williams
May 28, 2016
Doris Christine Williams was called home to be with the Lord on May 28, 2016 in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday at Trinity Faith Diamond Church, 1023 Deep Creek Blvd, Chesapeake. The family will meet-and-greet relatives and friends Thursday from 5-7pm at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.
Mildred W. Cuffee
May 26, 2016
Mildred W. Cuffee, 94, of the 2200 block of Long Ridge Road, went home to be with the Lord May 26, 2016. Born in Norfolk County, Va to the late Thaddeus and Piccola Wilson, she was a faithful member of Gabriel Chapel AME Zion Church her entire life. She was preceded in death by her husband Reginald P. Cuffee, daughter...
Mary Louise Griffin
May 22, 2016
Mary Louise Griffin passed away, May 22, 2016, in Chesapeake. She was one day shy of her 95th birthday. M. Louise was predeceased by her husband Richard A. Griffin, Sr. and her son Meredith L. Griffin, Sr. She was a lifetime member of St. Joseph A.M.E. Zion Church, Chesapeake. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter Dorothy G. Lamb...
Herman Elton King, Jr.
May 12, 2016
On Thursday, May 12, 2016, Herman, affectionately known as "Crow", took up his wings and flew home to be with the Lord. He was born to the late Herman and Bertha King on May 29, 1948 in Norfolk, Virginia. Upon graduating from Norview High School in the Class of 1968, he enlisted into the Army and served his country during...
Ephraim Marion Ferguson
May 4, 2016
Portsmouth - Ephraim Marion Ferguson was called home on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 to be with the Lord. He was born May 4, 1924 in Fairfax, South Carolina to Annie Mae Ferguson and Ephraim Ferguson, Sr. He graduated from Voorhees High School and attended Voohees Sr. College in Denmark, South Carolina. Ephraim was drafted in the United States Army, and...
Ronald Lee Davis
May 2, 2016
Norfolk - Ronald Lee Davis was called home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2016. A funeral service will be held 12 noon Friday at New Hope United Church of Christ. Viewing will be held from 4-7pm Thursday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home.
