Queenie Deloris Jones
Jun 7, 2013
Chesapeake – Queenie D. Jones, a native of Chesapeake, left for her eternal resting place on June 7, 2013, surrounded by her family and friends. Born July 4, 1951 to Milton and Annie Mae Norman, she was employed by the City of Chesapeake for more than 20 years in the Environmental Service Department. She leaves to cherish her memory, two...
Linzy Billups
Jun 3, 2013
Brooklyn, New York - Linzy Billups, 55, departed this life June 3, 2013. A graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake are in charge of arrangements.
Marshall Vann Brooks, Sr.
Jun 1, 2013
Marshall V. Brooks, Sr., 65, peacefully passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013 in Norfolk, VA. He is survived by his wife, Gardenia Brooks; five children, Feleacer Wilmer (Ronald), Joyce Brooks, Marshall Brooks, Jr., Marcus Brooks (Sharisse) and Marlin Brooks; four sisters, Betty Bussell, Barbara Brown (Don), Lendora Alexander, and Linda Gamble (Alonzo); two brothers, Dennis J. Brooks and Daniel Brooks...
Albert Griffin, Sr.
May 23, 2013
CHESAPEAKE - Albert Griffin, Sr. of the 500 block of Fernwood Farms Road departed this life May 23, 2013. Born in Norfolk County, he was employed at Norfolk Rework Facility until his retirement. He is predeceased by his wife, Viola Griffin and his son, Frederick Griffin. Survivors include a daughter, Veron-ica Tutwiler (Theodore) of Norfolk; son, Albert Griffin Jr. (Margie)...
Bobbie William Mccann
May 20, 2013
Chesapeake- Deacon Bobbie W. McCann, 79, went home to be with the Lord, Monday May 20th. Bobbie was born in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Linwood and Rosa McCann. He was known for using his voice to up lift the name of the Lord; an emeritus member of the Voices of Norfolk. He was a member of New Hope C.C.C....
Willie Mae Hankins
May 13, 2013
Willie Mae Hankins of 47000 block of Darkhollow Falls Ter departed this life May 13, 2013. Born in North Carolina, she was predeceased by her husband, Woodrow Wilson Hankins. She is survived by her daughter, Belinda A. Hankins of Sterling, Virginia; a son, Richard Pitts of Hampton, Virginia, and a host of grandchildren, other relatives and friends. A funeral service...
Cleveland Henderson Willliams, Sr.
May 7, 2013
Chesapeake - Mr. Cleveland H. Williams, Sr. of the 1900 block of Robert Hall Blvd. departed this life on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at his home. He was born on October 3, 1939 to Mrs. Mary G. Williams and the late Mr. Raymond H. Williams Sr. He was predeceased by his daughter, Patsy Williams, father, Raymond H. Williams Sr., sister,...
Juanita B. Stevens
May 3, 2013
Juanita B. Stevens, 75, of the 600 block of Bette's Way departed this life May 3, 2013. Born in Norfolk, she was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School Class of 55, and employed at the Norfolk Naval Supply Center for over 30 years until her retirement. She was a faithful member of First Trinity AME Church, where she...
Stephen Leander Mcclease, Jr.
Apr 20, 2013
Chesapeake - Stephen Leander McClease Jr., 33, of the 1300 block of Hoover Street departed this life April 20, 2013. He is survived by his son, Jadan Smith of Virginia Beach; parents, Anita Barnard of Chesapeake and Stephen L. McClease, Sr. of Norfolk; grandparents, Silas McClease and Beaulah Moore Chesapeake, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A...
Jeraldine Harris Chatman
Apr 19, 2013
Chesapeake - Jeraldine Harris Chatman, 64, went home to be with the Lord on April 19, 2013. She was predeceased by her parents, Rev. Joseph L.A. Harris, Jr. and Pauline Cuffee Harris, and two infant sons. She was a 1967 graduate of Crestwood High School and a 1971 graduate of Norfolk State University. She was employed by the Department of...
Doris Lee Wilson Mcdonald
Apr 18, 2013
Chesapeake - Doris Lee Wilson McDonald, 86, was called home to be with the Lord on April 18, 2013. A native of Chesapeake, she was an Avon Representative for over 25 years. She was a faithful member of St. Joseph AME Zion Church, where she was a dedicated Deaconess, Missionary, Trustee, Senior Choir member, and Church Woman of the Year....
Tracy Allen Holloman
Apr 9, 2013
Tracy Holloman departed this life April 9, 2013. He was the eldest son of John Henry and Pearlie Ann Holloman. He was a graduate of Deep Creek High School, and employed at Horizon Services in Chesapeake. He is survived by wife Brenda P. Fletcher ; a son, Donte' Lamont Jennings ; a daughter, Keisha Michelle Jennings; their mother ,Lisa Jennings;...
Ben Mckenzie
Apr 8, 2013
Ben McKenzie, Jr. departed this life April 8, 2013. A service will be held 5pm Saturday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral HOme, Chesapeake.
Olivia Ruth Smith
Apr 8, 2013
I'm just Going Home" Mrs. Olivia Ruth Smith of Carrington Place, Chesapeake, VA went home Monday, April 8, 2013. She was a lifelong resident of Portsmouth, VA. Mrs. Smith was 104 years of age; just 13 days shy of her 105th birthday. A private graveside service will be held Wednesday. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home in charge.
Waverly Leon Wilson
Apr 6, 2013
Waverly Leon Wilson, 88, of the 800 block of Monroe Ct. departed this life April 6, 2013. Born in Norfolk, he was employed at the Norfolk Naval Air Station until his retirement. He served in the US Navy and was a Veteran of World War II. He is survived by two sons, Anthony D. Wilson (Constantine) of Virginia Beach and...
Lucille Williams Bell
Apr 6, 2013
Lucille Williams Bell, 91, daughter of the late Leonard and Rosa Williams entered eternal life on April 6, 2013. Mrs. Bell was a native of Norfolk County where she was educated in the public school system. She was a nursing assistant until her retirement. Mrs. Bell is survived by one son, Norman E. Bell (Dorothy) and a host of cousins...
Betty Jean Osby
Mar 29, 2013
Portsmouth - Betty Jean Osby, 65, of the 700 block of Lancer Drive departed this life March 29, 2013. Born in Norfolk, she was employed with VDOT, Downtown Tunnel for 18 years until her retirement. She is predeceased by her husband Dennis T. Osby. Survivors include her daughter, Angela E. Charles (Randolph) of Portsmouth, five sisters, two brothers, two grandchildren,...
Jessie Ashby Sr.
Mar 27, 2013
Jessie Ashby Sr. of the 5400 block of Indian River Road departed this life March 27, 2013. He was employed by Borden Chemical Company/Smith-Douglass for 36 years until his retirement. He was a life member of New Light Full Gospel Baptist Church, and a member of the Masonic Prince Hall. He is predeceased by his wife, Ella Mae Taylor Ashby....
Bishop Calton Lee Ford
Mar 25, 2013
Chesapeake - Bishop Calton Lee Ford, 64, of the 2100 block of Rock Creek Drive was called home to be with the Lord on March 25, 2013. Born in Norfolk, he was employed with Dominion Power for 30 years until his retirement. Bishop Ford was Pastor of Emmanuel True Holiness Church for 25 years. He served as Bishop over the...
Evelyn Mainor Moore
Mar 22, 2013
Evelyn Mainor Moore passed on March 22, 2013. She was born in Maxton, NC on March 23, 1916. She was the daughter of the late Hayes and Eva Mainor. She was preceded in death by her husband Andrew Moore. She was a member of St. John's AME Church and was active in the Mamie Kornegay Fellowship. She lived her early...
