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.
George Kelly
Feb 9, 2015
Norfolk - George Kelly, 72, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2015. A funeral will be conducted noon, Monday, February 16, 2015 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake. Burial will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will be held Sunday, February 15 from 1-5pm at the funeral home.
Karl Livingston Terry Iii
Feb 9, 2015
Virginia Beach - Karl Livingston Terry III, 62, passed away February 9, 2015. Services will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 1 p.m. at New Willow Grove Baptist Church, 841 W. Saint Brides Road in Chesapeake, VA 23320 and Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 12 Noon at Chapman Grove Baptist Church, 2064 Stony Pointe Road, in Charlottesville, VA...
Mildred Wilson Albritton
Feb 9, 2015
Mildred Wilson Albritton passed away peacefully at home on February 9, 2015. She worked at South Eastern Training Center for over 43 years, was a faithful member of Providence United Church of Christ for over 25 years, and worked the Election Polls for more than 35 years. She is survived by her husband Floyd Albritton; her son, Stephen L. Wilson...
Casteen E. Rodgers
Feb 8, 2015
Casteen Elizabeth Rodgers passed away February 8, 2015 at the age of 80. She was preceded in death by her parents Mildred and Robert White, Sr., husband Robert Rodgers Sr., sisters, Sylvia McDaniel, Rosa Coleman, Miriam Lee, and Vivian White, and son-in-law, Charles Somerville. She retired from the Chesapeake Public School System after 25 years as a food service worker....
Laura M. Banks
Feb 2, 2015
Laura M. Banks a native of New Bern, North Carolina passed away on February 2, 2015. A funeral will be conducted noon Monday, February 9, 2015 at Second Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be held Sunday, February 8, 2015 from 1-5pm at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake. Condolences can be offered to...
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.
