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...
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...
