Richard Ford, Sr.
Aug 10, 2013
On Saturday, August 10, 2013, the Lord whispered into his servant ear and told him that it was time for him to come home. Richard was born in Capron, VA to the late Pete and Julia Artis Ford on October 1, 1935. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Gladys Ford Hill and a daughter-in-law, Christine...
Milton Eugene Shearin
Aug 7, 2013
Virginia Beach- Milton Shearin,68, passed suddenly and unexpectedly Wednesday, August 7, 2013. He was born in Liberty Park area of Norfolk, VA to the late Vern Mark and Elma Harrison Shearin. Milt graduated from Carver High School, Chesapeake in 1962 and attended Norfolk State University. He retired from the US Postal Service in July 2005, after more than 37 years...
Joel Leon Gramberry
Aug 4, 2013
Virginia Beach - Joel Leon Gramberry, 56, of the 5600 block of Hearth Circle departed this life August 4, 2013. He was born in Norfolk. He is survived by one brother, Rodney K. Gramberry of Chesapeake; one niece, Anita Urquart of Willington, Delaware and a host of relatives and friends. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake is in charge of...
Stanley Lee Bell
Aug 2, 2013
Norfolk - Stanley Lee Bell departed this life August 2, 2013. A service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake, where viewing will be held from 9am -11am the day of the service.
Deacon Jesse Calvin Kennedy
Aug 1, 2013
Chesapeake – Jesse C. Kennedy, 86, went home to meet his savior, Jesus Christ, on August 1, 2013, in Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Deacon Kennedy was born March 28, 1926 in Mississippi to the late Everett Kennedy and Florence Herbert. He was a resident of Blackwater in Virginia Beach for many years until he made Chesapeake his home. Deacon Kennedy...
Barry Donnell Diggs
Jul 31, 2013
Barry Diggs "Donnell" went home to be with his heavenly father on July 31, 2013. He was born in Norfolk Va., to Rebecca Diggs and Ernest Diggs. Donnell is predeceased by his father Ernest Diggs and his sister Angela Diggs. He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother Rebecca Diggs of Norfolk, Virginia; five brothers, David Perry, Jerome Perry, Kenneth...
Justice Corneilus Hinton
Jul 28, 2013
During the prime hours of July 28, 2013, God reached his hand out for his child and he departed life to live with his heavenly Father in heaven. He was 17 years old. Justice Cornelius Hinton was the son of Neco E. Hinton and Dwane Bazemore. He was educated in the Chesapeake Public School System looking forward to graduating from...
Annie Baldwin Staley
Jul 21, 2013
Chesapeake – Annie Baldwin Staley of the 400 block of Clemson Avenue departed this life on July 21, 2013. Born in Chatman County, North Carolina, she was a seamstress until her retirement. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Atlas Staley. Survivors include her daughter, Dr. Dorothy Burnett of Chesapeake; one uncle, Rev. Peter Bell (Alice); five sisters-in-law,...
Juanita S. Williams
Jul 13, 2013
Juanita S. Williams, 85, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2013. She was a native of Charlotte County, Virginia, born to the late Alonzo Staten and Nannie Johnson on April 4, 1928. She was an employee of Guille Steel for over ten years and served as a cook at Christopher Hall nursing home for over 15 years. Mrs. Williams was...
Mildred D. Webster
Jul 6, 2013
Mildred D. Webster, 86, of the 4000 block of Williamson Street was called home to be with the Lord on July 6, 2013. She was a member of the New Mt. Zion Church of God Holiness . She is predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Simon D. Webster, and her eldest daughter, Regina W. Jackson. Survivors include four daughters:...
Shirley E. Gladdney
Jul 6, 2013
Shirley E. Gladdney of the 3300 block of Loam Street departed this life July 6, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband, Eddie Gladdney. Survivors include two daughters, Inez White (Johnnie) of Norfolk, and Lisa Smith (Thomas) of Suffolk, two sisters, two brothers, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m....
Earnest Lee Morris
Jul 5, 2013
Earnest L. Morris (Slick Moe) was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 5. Earnest retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad and was a member of First Baptist Church Berkley. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Delois Morris; three daughters Lisa Morris, Stephanie Moore (Ralph) and Rita Pierce; a sister Christine Newby; six grandchildren and a...
Lorraine Pinkney Freeman
Jul 2, 2013
Chesapeake – Lorraine Pinkney Freeman, 78, of the 2400 block of Crown Ct. departed this life July 2, 2013. She was employed at Newport News Shipyard for over 10 years until her retirement. She is predeceased by her husband, Archie "Bud" Freeman. Survivors include her daughter, Felicia F. White (Colovita) of N.C.; one son, Robert Bruce Freeman (Beverly) of Chesapeake,...
Agenora M. Freeman
Jul 1, 2013
Chesapeake- Agenora M. Freeman "Mrs. Sweets" - On July 1, 2013 Agenora M. Freeman surrounded by her family, passed into eternal peace. She worked at Norfolk Naval Air Station (civil service) for almost 20 years until she became ill and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Edgar Freeman Sr. She leaves to...
Henry Clarence Savage, Jr.
Jul 1, 2013
Chesapeake – Henry Clarence Savage, "Butch", 64, of the 500 block of Rue Marselle departed this life July 1, 2013. Born in Norfolk, he was employed with the Arm Services. He is survived one daughter; one son; his mother, Vedes Clark of Chesapeake; two sisters, Patricia Grier and Gaynell Fountain of Chesapeake; one brother, Gerald L. Savage (Lillie) of Chesapeake;...
Horace Clinton Lucas, Sr.
Jun 26, 2013
Norfolk-Horace Clinton Lucas Sr., 85, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 26, 2013. He was born in Norfolk, VA and was a member of St. Thomas AMEZ Church, Norfolk. He was predeceased by two daughters, Janice Lucas and Patrice Davis. He survived by his wife of 68 years, Beaudell Lucas; eight children, Horace Jr. (Malissa), Brenda Vaughn (Ollie), Sandra...
Lionel Barrymore Clark
Jun 25, 2013
Chesapeake – Lionel Barrymore Clark, 76, of the 2400 block of Crown Ct was called home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2013. Born in Norfolk, he was a retiree, and an entrepreneur. He owned and operated L.B. Clark Company for 13 years. He was a longtime member of St. Thomas A.M.E. Zion Church. He is survived by...
Mary Frances Butler
Jun 24, 2013
Mother Mary F. Butler, 92, went home to be with The Lord on Monday, June 24,2013. She was born September 1, 1920 to the late Louis and Mary Anthony in Norfolk County. She was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church South Hill where she served as a Deaconess, Missionary and one of the Mothers of the church. Mary was...
Mary Elizabeth Freeman
Jun 22, 2013
Mary Elizabeth Simpson Freeman, 104, was called to be with the lord on June 22, 2013. She was a long time member of First Baptist Church, Berkley and is survived by several relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held 11 AM Wednesday, July 3rd at First Baptist Church, Berkley. Interment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will...
Ronald Eugene Nixon
Jun 19, 2013
Chesapeake – Ronald Eugene Nixon, 53, of the 2100 block of Ballahack Road departed this life, June 19, 2013 at the VA Hospital in Hampton. Born in Chesapeake, he was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He is predeceased by his father, George S. Nixon. Survivors include his mother, Emma V. Nixon, one sister, Jennifer Dixon (David); four brothers, Don...
