Gidwood W. Sutton, Sr.
Feb 2, 2015
Gidwood W. Sutton, Sr. started his walk with the King early Monday morning, February 2, 2015. Gidwood was born January 30, 1919 to the late Harry and Minnie Cuffee Sutton. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years Rozelia H. Sutton, 3 brothers; Harold, Clint and Jimmy, 2 sisters; Vivian Wilborne and Dorothy Moore. A viewing will...
Lewis Godfrey, Iii
Jan 31, 2015
On Saturday, January 31, 2015, Lewis Godfrey, III of Chesapeake, Virginia, passed away at Chesapeake Regional Hospital after a sudden illness. He was a Navy Civilian retiree for the federal government. Lewis was predeceased by his parents, Lewis and Ola Godfrey, II. He is survived by his wife, Joann of Chesapeake, his daughter Jessena (Lawrence) of Newport News, his son...
Veronica Louise Hinton
Jan 30, 2015
On January 30, 2015 at 9:00 p.m. in Sentara Leigh Hospital the life of Veronica Louise Hinton (Ronnie) ended and is on to new heights. Veronica grew up in Norfolk and graduated from Maury High School. After high school she spent 15 years at Sentara as an administrative assistant. She went on to work an additional 25 years in the...
Jeryl A. Mcleod
Jan 29, 2015
Chesapeake—Jeryl A. McLeod, 62, of the 900 block of New Mill Drive was called home to be with the Lord on Jan. 29, 2015. On May 26, 1952, in Queens, N.Y., God saw fit to bless the late Wilbert B. Jenkins Sr. and Sadie Jenkins with a beautiful baby girl. She was raised with a strong and loving hand of...
Lillian Elizabeth Harris Duke
Jan 24, 2015
Lillian Elizabeth Harris Duke, 91, of the 1000 block of Fauquier St., departed this life on January 24, 2015. She was a native of Kinston, North Carolina and a devoted mother, sister, and wife to the late Earl Duke Sr. She pledged her life to the service of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and served Him faithfully as pastor...
Edward Joseph Lawrimore Jr.
Jan 16, 2015
Norfolk - Edward Joseph Lawrimore Jr., passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2015. Born in Salem, New Jersey, he was a graduate of Crestwood High School class of 1969 and attended Norfolk State University. He was an employee of Sentara Norfolk General Warehouse for 10 yrs. and was employed with STOP Head Start Program for 16 years until his...
Earlean Sears Sutton
Jan 11, 2015
Earlean Sears Sutton, 65, of the 400 block of Clemson Avenue departed this life on Sunday, January 11, 2015. Viewing will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 17, 2015, followed by the service at 12 noon at Calvary Evangelical Baptist Church, 205 Gust Lane, Portsmouth. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Lee Brinkley
Dec 31, 2014
Norfolk - On Wednesday, December 31, 2014, our family circle was broken when the Lord called home our beloved Robert Lee Brinkley to eternal rest. He was born on October 9, 1935 in Enfield, North Carolina to the late Eleazer and Eleanor Brinkley. He was employed with the City of Norfolk until his retirement. Robert was preceded in death by...
Diane Hendricks
Dec 26, 2014
Virginia Beach - Diane Hendricks, 105, of the 5000 block of Campus Drive departed this life on Friday, December 26, 2014. A native of Tortola, British Virgin Islands, she was one of 10+ sisters and brothers. Life in Tortola was not easy for such a large family so they relocated to St. Thomas, United States, Virgin Islands. Diane lived in...
Polly C. Stringfield
Dec 22, 2014
Norfolk - Polly C. Stringfield, 88, of the 6700 block of Pugh Street departed this life December 22, 2014. Born in Rockhill, South Carolina, she was a RN at the Veterans Hospital until her retirement. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday at Bank Street Memorial Baptist Church, 7036 Chesapeake Blvd, Norfolk. Viewing will be held from 3-8...
Rosa Wynn White
Dec 20, 2014
Norfolk, Virginia - Rosa Deloris Wynn White, age 96 heard the voice of the Lord calling her to come home on Saturday, December 20, 2014, at Sentara Nursing Home. Born April 22, 1918 to the late James and Louise Wynn. She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Lennie L. White, Jr., sister, Annie E. Wynn, brother, Rev. Otis James Wynn...
Mable Ruth Simpson
Dec 20, 2014
Norfolk – Mable Simpson of Oakleaf Forest, died on December 20, 2014 at Harbour Grace Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Born in Gilmerton, Virgina, she was a mother and chief cook for 30 plus years in the Norfolk Public School System. She is a member of First Baptist Church, Berkley where she served as an active choir member for decades. Mrs....
James Edward Kates Jr.
Dec 1, 2014
Virginia Beach - James Edward Kates Jr., 63, departed this life on Monday, December 1, 2014. James Edward (Eddie) Kates Jr. was born on March 17, 1951 in Eskdale, West Virginia. James was affectionately known as Poppy and Eddie to his family and friends. Eddie was born in Eskdale, West Virginia to the late James and Josephine Kates. He lived...
Thomas L. Hendricks
Nov 29, 2014
Norfolk - Thomas L. Hendricks, 69, fondly known to his family as "Tomboy" entered into eternal life on Saturday, November 29, 2014 after battling a long illness. He was the son of the late Rosa Mae "Pinky" and Earnest Hendricks, Sr. on February 23, 1945 in Harlem, NY and raised in the West Munden Section of Chesapeake by his grandparents...
Beatrice Wood Thomas
Nov 27, 2014
Norfolk - Beatrice Wood Thomas, 90, of Norfolk, Virginia quietly slipped away from her earthly body and was given her heavenly wings on November 27, 2014 at Sentara Leigh Hospital. Beatrice was predeceased by her parents, Sarah and Tilton Wood, of Norfolk, Virginia, her late Husband, James M. Thomas Sr. of Hobson, Virginia, her brothers, Willie and Clifton Wood, three...
Larry E. Smith
Nov 24, 2014
Chesapeake - Larry E. Smith was born to the late Lawrence E. Smith and Florence M. Holloway on October 14, 1949 in Norfolk County. Larry aka "Smitty" aka "Po Boy" attended Waterford and Carver Schools. He retired from Chesapeake Redevelopment and Housing Authority after 17 years of service. Larry leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 25 years...
Elmo Linnette
Nov 18, 2014
Elmo Linnette transition from labor to reward on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. He was born on January 15, 1939 in Norfolk Virginia to Samuel and Alease Linnette. He retired after 33 years from HRT and Norfolk Public Schools and then he retired after 10 years from Sentara Hospital. He was one of the founders of the Oakmont Athletic Association. He...
Keshira Marquita Linnette
Nov 15, 2014
Keshira Linnette, 26, our beloved daughter received her wings on November 15, 2014. She was born April 12, 1988 in Norfolk, VA to her parents Sierra Linnette (Wesley) and Carlton Griffin (Candace), and second mom Edith Gibbs (Michael). She was survived by her children; Zamaya Linnette 8, Ke'von Linnette 6, and Kamaya Johnson 2; her grandparents Laura and Josaih Griffin;...
Virginia E. Reed
Nov 13, 2014
Virginia E. Reed, 88, affectionately known as Patty, was called home to be with the Lord on November 13, 2014. She was a member of New Hope C.O.G.I.C She is survived by her son Cornell D. Langley Sr. (Rose); grandchildren, Cornell D. Langley Jr, Sonya R Langley-Saunders (Mike), Sharon O. Jones, Regina A. Felton (Tom), and Christopher M. Langley; great...
James Mcdonald Brown
Nov 12, 2014
James McDonald Brown, 71, departed this life on November 12, 2014. A funeral service will be held 12 noon Monday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will be held from 3-5pm Sunday at the funeral home.
