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...
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...
