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,...
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
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.
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
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
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,...
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...
