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Elder Dolores E. Greene

Elder Dolores E. Greene

Feb 1, 2014

Virginia Beach - Elder Dolores E. Greene of Rock Church passed away at home February 1, 2014 surrounded by her family. Viewing will be held at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home in Chesapeake, Monday, February 10 from 3 to 7p.m. Family will meet and greet starting at 5p.m. A funeral will be held Tuesday, February 11, at Rock Church; viewing...

Robena Willis Thaxton-Winborne

Robena Willis Thaxton-Winborne

Jan 31, 2014

Chesapeake - Robena Thaxton Winborne, 97, went to be with the Lord on January 31, 2014. She was born in Fayetteville, N.C. She graduated from high school at the age of 16 with honors. She enrolled at Hampton University, and after two years there, she taught school for a while in Alexandria, Virginia. Later, she worked as a dietician under...

Gregory W. Adams, Sr.

Gregory W. Adams, Sr.

Jan 28, 2014

Norfolk- Gregory W. Adams, Sr.,62, entered into eternal rest on January 28, 2014. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home is charge.

Consevella Harris

Consevella Harris

Jan 24, 2014

Consevella C. Harris, 66, went to Heaven on Friday January 24, 2014. She was born to the late Edna and Louis Creekmur of Norfolk, Virginia. She married her loving husband Lawrence Harris Sr. in 1964 on New Year's Eve. They were married for 49 wonderful years and lived together in Norfolk, Virginia. Consevella was a creative person who enjoyed a...

Ernestine Bradshaw

Ernestine Bradshaw

Jan 23, 2014

Earnestine Bradshaw, 93, passed away peacefully at home January 23, 2014. Viewing will be Thursday from 3pm till 7pm at Pretlow and Son Funeral Home in Chesapeake. The funeral will be held at First Baptist Church Campostella on Friday, January 31st at 12 noon.

Tamla Tanisha Walcott-Montgomery

Tamla Tanisha Walcott-Montgomery

Jan 22, 2014

Maryland - Tamla Tanisha Walcott-Montgomery, daughter of Brian and Glenda Walcott, was born on April 4, 1973 in Fort Dix, New Jersey. She has one younger sister, Lanelle Walcott-Chisolm, of which she was very protective. Affectionately known as "Tam", she was raised in Young Park in Norfolk, Virginia. As a child, she also spent a portion of her childhood in...

Victoria Horne

Victoria Horne

Jan 21, 2014

On Tuesday January 21, 2014 at home, God called his sweet and loving servant, Victoria J. Horne to her eternal rest. She was born on March 18, 1912 in Princess Anne County to the late Carrie Darden and Azariah Gatlin. She was preceded in death by her parents and 12 siblings. Victoria affectionately called Aunt Vic accepted Christ at an...

James Edward Bellamy

James Edward Bellamy

Jan 21, 2014

Chesapeake - James E. Bellamy of the 2100 block of Rock Creek Drive departed this life January 21, 2014. Born in Edgecomb County, NC, he was a graduate of Norfolk State University and he served in the United States Army. He retired from Liggett and Myers Inc. and the Chesapeake Public School system. James was a member of New Light...

Carolyn Jean Cason-Sierra

Carolyn Jean Cason-Sierra

Jan 17, 2014

Chesapeake - Carolyn Jean Cason-Sierra, 64, of the 200 block of East Dexter Street departed this life and went to be with the Lord on January 17, 2014. She was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. She is survived by her mother, jean C. Mayes; sons, Anthony Cason and Troy Cason; sisters, Joan P. Cason, Sherri Mayes and Veronica Jackson;...

Moses Edward Sneed, Jr.

Moses Edward Sneed, Jr.

Jan 16, 2014

Moses E. Sneed, Jr. departed this life JAnuary 16, 2014. A funeral service willbe held 11:00 am Thursday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral HOme, Chesapeake.

Vernell Clemons

Vernell Clemons

Jan 14, 2014

Chesapeake, Virginia- Vernell Clemons Sr., 72, was called home to God January 14, 2014. He was born in Norfolk County, son of the Late Louis and Dorlester Lamb Clemons. He worked as an International Longshoreman "ILA" local 1248 for almost thirty years as a driver. Vernell was a member of St. Luke AME Church than later became a member of...

Carlton Leon Joyner

Carlton Leon Joyner

Jan 13, 2014

Virginia Beach - Carlton Leon Joyner, 79, of the 1900 block of Ashmont Drive, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. He resided with his sister, Patricia Dampier and her husband, the Rev. Nathaniel Dampier, of Virginia Beach. He was a long time member of St. Thomas AME Zion Church. Predeceased by sister Celestine...

Rosa Lee Turner

Rosa Lee Turner

Jan 13, 2014

Chesapeake – Rosa Lee Turner, 82, of the 100 block of Kegman Road West departed this life January 13, 2014. She worked at New York City Hospital and King County Hospital for 23 years, and at Chesapeake General Hospital for 20 years until her retirement. She was a longtime member of Gordon Chapel A.M.E. Church, where she served on the...

Dietrich Eli Brooks

Dietrich Eli Brooks

Jan 8, 2014

Chesapeake - Dietrich Eli Brooks, 28, of the 1200 block of E. Eva Blvd. departed this life on January 8, 2014. Born in Norfolk, Virginia he was employed as a truck driver with Intracoastal Trucking Company. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday at New Galilee Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will be...

Lorenzo A. Mcclain

Lorenzo A. Mcclain

Jan 4, 2014

Norfolk - Lorenzo A. McClain, 36, of the 300 block of Forrest Ave., departed this life on January 4, 2014. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he was a barber at Customs Kutz. A memorial service will be held 4pm Sunday at Customs Kutz,8204 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23505. A funeral service will be held Tuesday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church,...

Linda Moore Young

Linda Moore Young

Dec 29, 2013

Chesapeake - Linda Moore Young, 59, of the 600 block Marcus Street departed his life on December 29, 2013. Born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, she was employed at the Norfolk Naval supply Center for 29 years until her retirement. She is survived by her husband, Mack "Jimmy" Young, Jr. of Chesapeake; two sisters, Sandra Dudley of Portsmouth and Eleanor...

Thomas Lee Alexander

Thomas Lee Alexander

Dec 20, 2013

On Friday, December 20, 2013, Thomas Lee Alexander, surrounded by his family, peacefully departed this life. Thomas was born in Chesapeake, VA. He lived at the 100 block of Indian Creek Road in Chesapeake, VA. He worked as a crane operator for 47 years at Kinder Morgan SE Terminals. He served as Chairman of the Deacon Board at New Willow...

Clarence Jenkins, Jr.

Clarence Jenkins, Jr.

Dec 16, 2013

Chesapeake- Mr. Clarence Jenkins Jr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 16, 2013. He was born June 1, 1966 in Norfolk, VA. He grew up in the Wilmund Place section of Chesapeake, VA and was a graduate of Indian River High School. Mr. Jenkins was an employee of Steiner B. Moore Corporation for many years. "Sweets", as he was...

Jannie Benson

Jannie Benson

Dec 12, 2013

Chesapeake – Jannie Benson, 81, went to her heavenly father on December 12, 2013 at her home. She was born on April 22, 1932 in Windsor, NC. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Rev. Charlie Benson, one son, Larry Benson (Cynthia), one daughter, Constance Benson, 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren all of Chesapeake; one sister,...

Jacqueline L. Cardona

Jacqueline L. Cardona

Dec 7, 2013

Jacqueline "Jackie" Cardona dearly departed on December 7, 2013. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia to Samuel and Vascella Williams who are both deceased. Jacqueline is survived by her loving husband John Cardona, three loving daughters Tiffany S. Williams, Taquonda N. Cardona and Tychell M. Cardona, 7 grandchildren, 5 sisters and 2 brothers. Viewing will be held Thursday, December 12,...

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