Ruby P. Godfrey
May 18, 2015
Ruby P. Godfrey was called home to eternal rest on May 18, 2015. She was born on September 13, 1937, in South Norfolk, Virginia, to the late Frank and Dora Perkins. Ruby graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk and later attended Cheyney University in Pennsylvania. Ruby was predeceased by her parents Frank and Dora Perkin s; a...
Tyia Nichelle Hillman
May 8, 2015
Chesapeake - Tyia Nichelle Hillman, 36, of the 900 block of Wickford Drive was called home to be with the Lord on May 8, 2015. A funeral service will be held noon Wednesday at Solid Rock Baptist Church, 1340 Gust Ln, Chesapeake, VA 23323, where viewing will be from 10am until 12 noon..
Maurice Barco
May 7, 2015
Chesapeake - Maurice Barco departed this life on May 7, 2015. Born January 8, 1929 in South Mills, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Ishmael and India Barco. He was a high school graduate and attended Tidewater Community College. He served in the United States Navy for 2 years and retired as a Master Gunnery Sergeant in...
Willie Elizabeth Edmonds
Apr 30, 2015
Mother Willie Elizabeth Edmonds (95) also known as "Honey" by those who knew her well, "Granny & "Gran Gran" by her grand's and great grand's, entered into eternal rest on Thursday April 30, 2015. Honey was born to the late Miles and Cordelia Rodgers, Sr., on December 25, 1919 in Williamston NC. She received her education there and later relocated...
Sarah Elizabeth Lewis
Apr 22, 2015
On Wednesday, April 22, 2015, the Lord called our beloved Sarah Elizabeth Lewis home to rest. Sarah was born on September 15, 1956. She was predeceased by her parents Solomon and Mamie Cuffee; brothers, Solomon Cuffee, Jr., Junious Cuffee, Rev. Apolos Cuffee, and John Cuffee; sisters, Gloria Felton and Mamie Brickhouse; and daughter-in-law, Robin Brown Lewis. Sarah attended Deep Creek...
Charles Edward Pritchard
Apr 18, 2015
Norfolk - On Saturday, April 18, 2015, God sent his angels to reclaim his son, Charles Edward Pritchard. Charles was born in Norfolk, Virginia. He was a very hard worker in a variety of fields. He was preceded in death by his father, Theodore Pritchard, Sr., grandmother, Barzilla Fulford and aunt, Sadie Watson (Roscoe Watson). He leaves to cherish his...
Kenneth Hall
Apr 18, 2015
Chesapeake - Kenneth Hall, 38, of the 1800 block of Sparrow Road was called home to be with the Lord on April 18, 2015. He was born on January 5, 1955 to Betty Anne Williams and the late Michael Britton and raised by his two loving grandparents, the late Mr. Raymond and Lucy Hall. He was a member of New...
Ivory Clarence Johnson, Jr.
Apr 6, 2015
Ivory Clarence Johnson, Jr., 58, died April 6, 2015 in Norfolk General Hospital. He was born on December 24, 1956 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Ivory Clarence Johnson and Martha Sue Lewis Johnson. A funeral service will be held 12 noon Thursday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home. Viewing will be held from 3-5pm Wednesday at The funeral home.
Barbara Bembry Kennedy
Apr 5, 2015
Barbara "Lil Sis" Bembry Kennedy, 50, of the 800 block of Bainbridge Blvd., went home to be with the lord on Sunday, April 5, 2015. Mrs. Kennedy was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, where she was a member of the choir. She was a volunteer at Chesapeake Regional Hospital. She enjoyed riding the HRT. Mrs. Kennedy is predeceased by...
Michael Warren Pretlow
Mar 26, 2015
Suffolk - Michael Warren Pretlow, 56, of the 4600 block of Hardy Ct., departed this life on Thursday, March 26, 2015. He was employed at NASSCO-Earl Industries. He was predeceased by his parents, Joshua H. Pretlow, Sr. and Lucille E. Doxey-Pretlow, his sisters, Charlotte M. Pretlow-Benson and Portia Y. Pretlow. He is survived by his wife, Michelle Louise Pretlow; his...
Willie Lee Johnson
Mar 25, 2015
Chesapeake - Willie Lee Johnson, 61, of the 1900 Block of South Military Highway departed this life on March 25, 2015. Willie worked for the City of Chesapeake for 13 years, he worked many years for his longtime friend Richard Carawan, and he worked as a mechanic for many years. Born in Norfolk, Virginia on May 25, 1953, he was...
Charles Haywood Phillips Sr.
Mar 10, 2015
Norfolk - Charles Haywood Philips, Sr., 84, of the 1300 block of West 41 St, departed this life March 10, 2015. He is predeceased by his wife, Mae L. Phillips. Survivors include four daughters, Alice Robinson (George) and Linda Waters of Newbern, NC, Mary J. Hagans of Norfolk and Regina Hardy (Richard) of Portsmouth; three sons, Johnson M. Phillips and...
James Faustino Turner
Mar 1, 2015
Mr. James Faustino Turner was born on March 23, 1933 to the late Elouise Turner and Faustino Licud in Annapolis, Maryland. He departed this life on March 1, 2015 at Chesapeake Health and Rehabilitation Center after a short illness. James graduated from Booker T. Washington High School, Norfolk, VA, class of 1951 and attended Little State College in the year...
Dr. Theodore R. Smith
Mar 1, 2015
Dr. Theodore R. Smith, beloved husband and father, known affectionately as "Mike" to everyone who loved and respected him, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015 due to complications from renal failure. He was 73 years old. Mike was born and raised in Norfolk, VA, the youngest of two boys born to Peter Joe and Mildred Smith. He attended Virginia State...
Clifton Eugene Hodnett
Feb 26, 2015
Norfolk - Clifton E. "Bobby" Hodnett, passed away February 26, 2015. A funeral service will be held 12 noon Tuesday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.
Helen C. Grimes
Feb 22, 2015
Chesapeake - Helen C. Grimes, 80, of the 200 block of Fernwood Farms Road passed on February 22. She was a member of The United House of Prayer for all People, Chesapeake. Survivors include three daughters Vergia Gregory, Lilly Basnight, and Zina Grimes, one son Terry Grimes (Kim), and one brother Charlie Gregory all of Chesapeake; seven grandchildren, eleven great...
Ruby Lee Artis
Feb 17, 2015
Chesapeake - Ruby Lee "Sug" Artis, 87, of the 2300 block of Strawberry Lane departed this life on February 17, 2015 in her residence. Sug was preceded in death by her only child Beatrice Artis. She was born in Capron, Virginia. Sug is survived by a sister Mary Lewis, a brother Herbert Artis, a stepbrother Sylvester Artis, and a host...
Paul Leake Taylor Sr.
Feb 15, 2015
Chesapeake - Paul Leake Taylor, Sr., 85, of the 2600 block of Broad Street departed this life on February 15, 2015. A funeral service will be held 2pm Saturday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake. Burial will be at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. Viewing will be on Friday fro 3-7pm at Pretlow and Sons Funeral...
Margaret Barnhill Alston
Feb 15, 2015
Reverend Margaret Barnhill Alston of Chesapeake, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 15, 2015. Margaret was born on August 21, 1931 in Oak City, Martin County, North Carolina. She was surrounded by family at her passing. Margret was a strong willed woman who was loved by many. She was preceded in in her death by her...
Mary Beatrice Speller Phillips
Feb 10, 2015
Mary "BeBe" Speller Phillips departed this life on February 10, 2015. A funeral will be held noon Tuesday at New Hope Congregation Christian Church, 145 E. Liberty St., Norfolk. Viewing will be Monday from 3-7pm at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake.
