Arlee Vincent, Sr.
Aug 11, 2014
Chesapeake - Arlee Vincent, Sr., was ushered into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Monday, August 11, 2014. He was a lifelong member of New Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. He retired from Atlantic Yacht Basin after 47 years of service. He was predeceased by his parents, Luther and Minnie Vincent and son, Arlee, Jr., and the mother of his...
Eugenia Amelia Bradley
Aug 1, 2014
Chesapeake - Eugenia Sawyer Bradley, 78, of the 1400 block of Orchard Groove, entered into eternal rest on Friday August 1, 2014. She was born in Old South Norfolk, Virginia. After serving over 30 years and retiring from the public sector of nursing, Eugenia continued private duty nursing, companion work, caring for her sick family members and helping to attend...
Robert Alexander Lee
Aug 1, 2014
Chesapeake - Robert Alexander Lee, 87, of the 1000 block of Libertyville Road departed this life on August 1, 2014. Born in Norfolk County, he was employed by Smith and Douglas where he retired. A homegoing service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake. Interment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will be...
Cecil Wiggins, Jr.
Jul 17, 2014
Norfolk - Cecil Wiggins, Jr., 91, of the 1100 block of Pike Street enter eternal rest on July 17, 2014. Viewing will be held Friday from 3-7pm Friday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake. A funeral service will be held 10:30 am at Riverside Cemetery, 1000 E. Indian River Road, Norfolk.
Jacqueline Elizabeth Coker
Jul 14, 2014
Jacqueline Elizabeth Coker went home to be with the Lord on July 14, 2014 at Sentara Leigh Hospital. Jacqueline was born March 29, 1935 to the late Virginia Nash in Harlem, New York. She retired from Sentara Hospital Norfolk. She is survived by her son Wilson (Rick) Nash (Tina), one grandson, Rick Nash and a host of nephews and nieces....
Terry Wayne Linyear
Jul 14, 2014
Norfolk - Terry Wayne Linyear, 53, departed this life on July 14, 2014 in Tacoma, Washington. Born in Norfolk, Virginia on August 27, 1960, he was a Merchant Seaman. A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 21, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church Gilmerton, 1617 Shell Rd, Chesapeake. Interment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park, Viewing...
Ava Thomas Paxton
Jul 10, 2014
Virginia Beach - Ava Thomas Paxton, 70, was fitted with her heavenly wings and took her eternal flight on Thursday, July 10, 2014. Ava was born April 5, 1944, in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Eva Hines Thomas and James Moody Thomas, Sr. and raised at an early age by a loving mother Beatrice Thomas. She was educated in the...
Stonewall Jackson Bloodworth
Jul 6, 2014
Norfolk- Stonewall Jackson Bloodworth departed this life at Chesapeake Regional Hospital, on July 6, 2014. He was one of sixteen children, born July 12, 1929 to the late Willie and Eva Bloodworth, in Springhope, North CArolina. After retiring from Greenbrier Nursery in Chesapeake, Virginia. Stonewall loved to go crabbing and was an avid bike rider. Stonewall had a "special loving...
Byron Devonne Williams, Sr.
Jun 29, 2014
Virginia Beach - Byron D. Williams, Sr. was born, along with his twin brother Tyron, on September 2, 1952 in Augusta, Georgia. He grew up on Augusta Ave, until he graduated from T.W. Josey High School in 1970. He attended Paine College, in Augusta, until he joined the Navy in February 1972. While serving his country, Byron earned his Bachelor's...
David O'Neal Perry
Jun 27, 2014
Norfolk - David O'Neal Perry departed this life on June 27, 2014 in Sentara Nofolk General Hospital. David is predeceased by his sister, Angela Diggs and his brothers, Barry "Donnell" Diggs, and Jerome Phillip Perry. He leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter, Shondra Hagines and her husband of Atlanta, GA; his mother Rebecca Diggs of Norfolk, Virginia; six grandchildren;...
James Andre Wilson
Jun 24, 2014
Norfolk - James Andre Wilson, 33, departed this life on June 24, 2014. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday at New Galilee Missionary Baptist Church located at 1765 South Military Highway, Chesapeake. Interment will follow at St. Luke Church Cemetery. Viewing will be held from 1-5pm Friday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.
Rudolph Valentino Gibbs, Sr.
Jun 23, 2014
Virginia Beach - We celebrate the life of Rudolph Valentino Gibbs, Sr., who departed his life early Monday morning, June 23, 2014 and is now in God's everlasting embrace. Rudolph was born December 28, 1929 to the late Caleb Gibbs and Ola Gibbs in Stonewall, NC. Rudolph was predeceased by his son, Rudolph V. Gibbs, Jr.; his sister, Mildred B....
Delois Billups
Jun 10, 2014
Norfolk - On June 10, 2014, Delois Billups, 77, was called to her final resting place. Delois, "Lois" or "Dee" as she was affectionately called by relatives and friends, began this journey on April 4, 1937. Born in Norfolk, she received her education in the Norfolk Public Schools. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1955. Delois received...
Leon Calvin Wilson
Jun 10, 2014
Virginia Beach - Leon Calvin Wilson, 79, passed away on June 10, 2014. He was a native of Norfolk, Virginia. He was a devoted husband, father, and friend who cherished all of the people in his life. Leon was a retiree of the United States Air Force and Sherwin Williams Paint Company. He was predeceased by his wife Doris Wilson...
John Melvin Swain
May 27, 2014
John Melvin Swain, 95, was called home to heavenly rest on May 27, 2014. He was a World War II Veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife Vivian, and two children Timothy and Kimberly. Survivors include a daughter Valerie Lawton (Walter), a son Johnnie Swain (Valerie), and a host of grandchildren, relatives and friends. A funeral service will...
Sherell Marie Twine
May 16, 2014
Chesapeake- Sherell Marie Twine (Squeeky) born September 15, 1974 in Norfolk, Virginia was called to be with the Lord on May 16, 2014 at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital where she had been in declining health. She was preceded in death by her father, Luther James Twine Jr. and her brother David Twine. She is survived by her mother Willie...
Henry Hunter
May 14, 2014
Chesapeake - Mr. Henry Hunter, 88, of the 900 block of Archery Drive was called home to be with the Lord on May 14, 2014. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Doris Hunter. Henry Hunter was born January 22, 1926 in Baltimore, Md. to the late Gertrude and William Hunter. He was employed with Kinder Morgan formerly...
Waverly Lee Brinkley Jr.
May 12, 2014
Virginia Beach - Waverly L. Brinkley, Jr., 90, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2014. A native of Roanoke Rapids, NC, he was the husband of Anna Jordan Brinkley and son of the late Waverly and Maude Brinkley. Following service in the Army during WWII, he graduated from Hampton Institute and received his master's degree in education from Michigan State...
Ella Elizabeth Whitfield
May 7, 2014
Norfolk - Ella Elizabeth Whitfield, 82, of the 5500 block of Deep Dale Drive departed this life on May 7, 2014. Born in Lenoir County, North Carolina, she retired from the Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul H. Whitfield, Sr.. Survivors include two sons, Paul H. Whitfield, Jr. of Fayetteville, NC and Daryl...
Rev. Kenneth Allen Mcdonald, Sr.
May 6, 2014
Chesapeake – Rev. Kenneth Allen McDonald, Sr., 89, was called home to be with the Lord on May 6, 2014. A native of Chesapeake, he retired from the Defense Logistics Agency after 35 years of service. He was a faithful member of St. Joseph AME Zion Church where he served as an Associate Minister, a Trustee, Superintendent of Sunday school,...
