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.;...
Jannetta F. Ford
Aug 11, 2015
Jannetta Freeman Ford, 69, departed this life Tuesday, August 11, 2015. Viewing will be held Friday from 9:00 am until 11:30 am at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake, followed by the memorial service which will be held 12 noon at Shekinah Kingdom Church, 149 Business Park Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. There will be no viewing at the church.
Myra Inez Freeman
Aug 10, 2015
Myra Inez Freeman, 46, departed this life on Monday, August 11, 2015. Viewing will be held Friday from 9:00 am until 11:30 am at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake, followed by the memorial service which will be held 12 noon at Shekinah Kingdom Church, 149 Business Park Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. There will be no viewing at the...
Mary G. Williams
Aug 8, 2015
Mary G. Williams, 98, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 8, 2015. A funeral service will be held 12 noon Saturday at First Baptist Church Crestwood. Viewing will be held from 4-7pm Friday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.
Emma Amelia Dixon
Aug 8, 2015
Mrs. Emma Amelia Dixon was called by God in His Divine Wisdom from labor unto reward on August 8, 2015 at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center in Chesapeake, Virginia. A funeral service will be held 2pm Saturday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.
Larry Clark
Aug 4, 2015
Larry Clark, 55, of the 2700 block of Omar Street was a native of Norfolk, VA. He passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 surrounded by his wife and daughter. He is survived by his wife Janice Clark; three children and one stepson, Tiona Clark, Latasha Matthews, Dominique Matthews and Tion Ashby; seven grandchildren, one great grandchild...
Rodney L. Massey, Sr.
Aug 1, 2015
Rodney L. Massey, Sr., 55, passed away August 1, 2015 at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Delphina Massey; 2 children, Rodney Massey, Jr. and Darlene Massey; 2 grandchildren; his mother, Sylvia Massey, all of Chesapeake; and 9 siblings: Rhonda M. Dozier (Christopher) and Kirk Lewis (Angela) of Virginia Beach, Roy Massey, Jr. (Madre) of...
Babara Jean Mccleese
Aug 1, 2015
On Saturday, August 1. 2015, Barbara Jean McCleese received her heavenly wings. Barbara was born on January 12, 1939 to the late Ora Dunbar Hawkins and Luther McCleese. She was predeceased by three brother and three sisters. Barbara accepted Jesus as her personal Lord and Savior. She was kind hearted and loved to cook for her family and friends. Barbra...
Sherwood Clinton Baker
Jul 6, 2015
Virginia Beach - On Monday, July 6, 2015, Sherwood Clinton Baker stepped into eternity. Sherwood was born in Portsmouth, VA to McConnell and Lula Baker on September 18, 1956. He was the eldest of six. He began his schooling in Norfolk, VA. But Sherwood graduated from Oscar Smith High School in Chesapeake, VA in 1974. He completed his Pre-Pharmacy course...
Thomas Randolph Davis
Jul 4, 2015
Thomas R. Davis, 67, son of Texas and Naomi Davis departed this life on July 4, 2015. He was born December 4, 1947 in Chesapeake, Virginia. "Big Feet" as he was affectionately known by family and friends was so called because of his speed in athletics. He loved and participated in many sports; football, basketball and softball were his favorites....
Louise Durham Marrow
Jul 4, 2015
Louise D. Marrow, 89, of Norfolk, VA received her crown to glory and was quietly ushered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 4, 2015 at Sentara Hospice House, Virginia Beach, VA. She is survived by her four children: Alfreda Shields, Valerie Prayer, Lenwood Marrow, and Marilyn Snead. The family will receive friends at First Baptist Church Campostella on Friday from...
Gladys Marie Gray
Jun 28, 2015
Chesapeake - Gladys M. Gray, 94, began her eternal life on June 28,2015. She was born in Smithfield, Virginia to the late Susie Diggs Curney. She was predeceased by her loving husband Sherman W. Gray of 16 years and son Demetrious W. Gray. Gladys was a woman that wore many professional hats: beautician, welder and seamstress. Later on in life,...
Shirley Maxine Dunston
Jun 19, 2015
Norfolk - Shirley Maxine Dunston, 74, of the 2800 block of Bapaume Ave., entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 19, 2015. Ms. Dunston was a member of the Deaf Baptist Chapel, a mission of Temple Baptist Church Norfolk, VA, where she worshipped faithfully. She is survived by her son, Melvin G. Forrest, Sr. (Laini) of Woodbridge, VA; one brother,...
Annie D. O'Neal
Jun 8, 2015
On the evening of June 8, 2015, Mother Annie O'Neal answered the clarion call of God, becoming an Angel in the army of the Lord. "Big Mama" as she was affectionately called was a longtime faithful member of Refuge Church of God In Christ serving in many capacities: Church Mother of Refuge Church, Prayer Intercessor (Upper Room Prayer), Sunday School...
Rose Mary Griffin
Jun 5, 2015
Norfolk - Rose Mary Griffin, 61, of the 800 block of Craig Street was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 5, 2015. A homegoing celebration will be held 12 noon, Saturday at First Baptist Church Campostella. The family will meet-and-greet friends from 6-7pm Friday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.
Arthur Clay Woodard
May 28, 2015
Arthur Woodard, 63, died May 28, 2015 at 9:48 am in Lynchburg General Hospital in Lynchburg, VA. He was born in Orangeburg, SC but he was raised in Norfolk, VA. Arthur was commonly known as "Butch" by those who knew him well, but he had many names like "Butchie Boy", "Cat Eyes", "Slim" and "Wood". In his early years he...
