Mary Elizabeth Sutton
Dec 1, 2013
Chesapeake - Mary Elizabeth Sutton quietly went home to be with the Lord on Sunday. December 1, 2013 at her residence. She was born to the late Sarah Brooks and Aaron Langston. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her stepfather, Norman (Pop) Fleming and her brother, William (Bubba) Brooks. Mary worked as a dietary cook...
Jerome Phillip Perry
Nov 25, 2013
On Monday, November 25, 2013, our beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, Jerome Phillip Perry went home to be with the Lord. He was born on July 21, 1963 in Norfolk, Virginia to Rebecca Perry and William Thornton. Jerome is predeceased by his sister, Angela Diggs and his brother, Barry "Donnell" Diggs. He leaves to cherish his memory,...
Erma Leolia Grier Staton
Nov 25, 2013
Chesapeake - Erma Grier Staton (Cookie) departed this life on November 25, 2013. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 3, 2013 at St. Thomas AME Zion Church. Viewing will be held from 12-5pm Sunday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home.
Sherin Ann Shearin
Nov 23, 2013
Norfolk- Sherin Shearin Ph.D,67, passed suddenly and unexpectedly Saturday, November 23, 2013. She was born in the Huntersville section of Norfolk, VA to the late Samuel and Charlotte Avery. Sherin graduated from Booker T. Washington High School and received her bachelors degree from Norfolk State University. She went on to earn a masters degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and returned...
Geneva James Harris
Nov 23, 2013
Chesapeake- Geneva James Harris, 99, passed away peacefully, at her home on November 23, 2013. She was married to the late Eddie Clay Harris. She was preceded in death by her husband and children, Rubena, Katherine, Joeann, Eddie, Lee Ernest, Samuel, George and Jaycee Harris. Geneva was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. She is survived...
Theodore Roosevelt Clark, Jr.
Nov 22, 2013
Virginia Beach- Theodore R. Clark, 78, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2013, in Norfolk. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 53 years, Dorothy M. Clark; his children, Joyce Webb, Eric Clark, Victoria Burke, Janet Robinson and Divina Clark; his siblings, Morris Clark, Sylvia Leach; 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and a host of family and friends. A...
James P. Swain
Nov 21, 2013
James P. Swain, 78, of the 1200 block of Drayton Road was called home to be with the Lord on November 21, 2013. He was owner and operator of Swain Plastering for over 35 years until his retirement. He was a longtime member of Cathedral of Faith Church Of God In Christ where he served faithfully as a Deacon. He...
Ida Loupenia Mangum Miltier
Nov 9, 2013
Ida Loupenia Mangum Miltier, 89, of Portsmouth, VA, passed from this life to her eternal heavenly home on November 9, 2013. "Penia" ,as she was affectionately called by family and friends, was born August 10, 1924 and educated in Spring Hope, NC to the late John and Mittie E Mangum, she is predeceased by her husband, Joseph T Miltier; two...
Richard Cuthrell Wharton, Sr.
Oct 19, 2013
Chesapeake – Richard Cuthrell Wharton, Sr., 90, of the 200 block of Lincoln Road departed this life on October 19, 2013. Born in North Carolina, he was a brick mason for over 60 years. He was a longtime member of Dome of Canaan Baptist Church. Also, he was a member of the Rangers Hunt Club, and Masonic Lodge 66. He...
Fannie Ella Reid Threet
Oct 13, 2013
Chesapeake - Fannie Ella Reid Threet (Nannie) went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 13, 2013 at the age of 98. Born in Durham, North Carolina, she was the eighth born child of the late Rev. Amzie Reid (Gethseme Baptist Church) and Fannie Lowry Reid. Fannie is predeceased by her loving husband, Robert Threet of 51 years....
Peggy Ann Jubilee
Oct 10, 2013
Chesapeake - Peggy Ann Jubilee, 68, of the 4100 block of Wake Ave departed this life October 10, 2013. A funeral service wil be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at New Mt. Olive AME Church, 1953 Campostella Road, Chesapeake. Entombment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will be held from 3-7pm Tuesday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, where the...
Ruth Butler Lee
Sep 26, 2013
Norfolk - Ruth Ofelia Butler-Lee was born in Norfolk, Virginia on October 1, 1929 to Bernard N. Butler and Mildred M. Butler. She departed this life on September 26, 2013. Ruth was a quite, obedient child who grew up in the city of Norfolk, Virginia. She was married at an early age to Floyd A. Lee and out of...
Kenneth Carrington, Sr.
Sep 10, 2013
Virginia Beach - Kenny departed this life on September 10, 2013. He is survived by his wife Inge, three sons, Christian, Kenneth Jr., and Leon, his mother, Maryland, four brothers, two sisters, nephews, nieces, cousins and a host of relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Monday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home. A private interment...
Alberta Perkins
Sep 9, 2013
Norfolk - Alberta Perkins, 88, of the 1000 block of Hatton Street was called home to be with the Lord. Born in Norfolk County, she was a private duty nurse for 30 years until her retirement. She was a longtime member of New Hope CCC, where she served as a Deaconess, a nurse, and as a member of many other...
Barbara Ann Rivers
Sep 3, 2013
Norfolk – Barbara Ann Rivers of the 700 block of Halifax Street departed this life on September 3, 2013. Born in Norfolk, she retired from the Chesapeake Public School System. She is predeceased by her daughter, Kimberly, son, Morris and mother Rachel. Survivors include her two daughters, Pamela Johnson of Virginia Beach and Sharon Hazer of Norfolk; two grandchildren, Kimyatta...
Margaret Cabarras Roberts
Aug 28, 2013
Margaret Louise Cabarras Roberts was called to eternal rest Wednesday, August 28, 2013. She was born to William H. Cabarras and Elsie Winslow Cabarras on Sept. 29, 1912 in the Campostella sectIon of Norfolk. Margaret was the ninth of 10 children and was affectionately called "Doll" by her parents and siblings. She attended Lincoln grammar and Booker T. Washington HS....
Herman Lee Bell
Aug 24, 2013
Hertford, North Carolina - Herman Bell born December 14, 1934 departed this life August 23, 2013. He leaves behind his devoted wife of fifty five years, Glennie M. Bell; four children, LaVerne Crews, Herman Bell, Jr., Janet Turner and Linda Robertson; eleven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A funeral service will be held...
Hazel Violet Anthony Jennings
Aug 20, 2013
Portsmouth - On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 11:03 p.m. Hazel Violet Anthony Jennings, surrounded by her family, peacefully answered the call of her Lord and Savior. "BeeBee," as she was affectionately known was born January 8, 1925 to the late John Anthony and Teresa Shaw. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lister Jennings, and her sister, Ruby...
Helen L. Newby
Aug 13, 2013
Mrs. Helen Lorraine Newby born in Franklin County, Virginia on August 3, 1927, departed this life on August 13, 3013. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence Lee Sr. and the late Mary Evans Hendricks. Helen was educated in the Norfolk County Bells Mills Public Schools. She was baptized in Lees Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, where she sang in...
Essie P. Lawton
Aug 11, 2013
On Sunday, August 11, 2013, God in His divine wisdom and eminent power called our loved one home. Essie P. Lawton was born June 11, 1924 in Norfolk County (later Chesapeake, VA) to the late Amos and Mary Alice P. Williams. She was predeceased by two sisters, Pearl Sherrod and Mattie Covil; four brothers, Tillie Williams, James Williams, Ernest Williams...
