Ophelia Sanders Berry
Mar 4, 2014
Ophelia Sanders Berry, the only child of Luella and Frank Sanders was born on March 8, 1915 in Apopka, Florida. She attended grade school in Apopka, Florida and high school in Atlanta, George. Ophelia was a graduate of Clark College in Atlanta, Georgia which enabled her to obtain her first job-preparing food that was to be used to demonstrate new...
Mary Bell Walston Otey
Mar 3, 2014
Mary Bell Walston Otey, 95, of the 1000 block of Middlesex Street departed this life on March 2, 2014. She is survived by three daughters, Cleo O. Reep of Virginia Beach, Sylvia O. Billups and Deborah O. Loiseau of Norfolk; one son, Marvin L. Otey (Carolyn) of Norfolk; eleven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren; two special grandsons who were like sons,...
Curtis Mcdonald, Sr
Feb 27, 2014
Curtis McDonald, Sr., 72, departed this life on February 27, 2014. A Chesapeake native; he is survived by his wife, Janice McDonald, three sons, Curtis McDonald, Jr., Richard McDonald, and Rodney Davis; two daughters Roslyn Durham (Andre') and Audrey Harris (Tommy); and six grandchildren. He also leaves his parents Seth and Odessa McDonald; three brothers; Alphonso McDonald (Joyce), Seth McDonald,...
Mary Simmons Harrell
Feb 25, 2014
Mrs. Mary Simmons Harrell, 74, of the 1900 block of Robert Hall Blvd., departed this life on February 25, 2014. She was born in Cape Charles, Virginia. She was employed with the Chesapeake Public School System until her retirement. She is survived by her husband, Herbert H. Harrell; her children, Robert Simmons, Andre Simmons, Sheila Harrell, Darlene Golden and Kevin...
Eulalia Pannell Foster
Feb 4, 2014
Chesapeake - Eulalia Pannell Foster, 79, of the 700 block of Edinburg Ave. departed this life February 4, 2014. She was a member of The New Mt. Zion Church of God Holiness. She is predeceased by her husband, Albert J. Foster, Sr., and two children, Margaret Foster Washington and Cedric Mckinley Foster. Survivors include four daughters, Angelia Foster of Woodbridge,...
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
