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...
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;...
