Victor Anthony Rodman
Mar 13, 2013
Victor Anthony Rodman, fondly known as "Barbaros" was born to the late James T. Rodman and Delilah Green-Rodman in New York's Harlem Hospital. He was the only son of four children. He graduated from Murry Bergtraum High School, NY in 1979. He excelled in several occupations including being a sterilization technician for Sentara Hospital Systems before eventually becoming a master...
Luella Brooks
Mar 12, 2013
Luella Brooks of the 3000 block of Elbyrne Drive, Chesapeake was called home after a long illness on March 12. 2013. Luella was born to Daniel and Luanna Johnson on July 27, 1926, in Norfolk, Virginia. She is predeceased by her late husband, Dennis R. Brooks, one son, Donald Brooks, five brothers and one sister. She is survived by her...
Carolyn Taylor Brisbon
Mar 5, 2013
Chesapeake – Carolyn Taylor Brisbon, 61, of the 1900 block of Robert Hall Blvd departed this life March 5, 2013. A memorial service will be held 4 pm Saturday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake. Condolences can be offered to the family at www.pretlowandsons.com.
Tracy Lee Clemons, Sr.
Mar 4, 2013
Tracy "Troy" Clemons, Sr., departed this life on March 4, 2013. Born March 19, 1962 in Chesapeake, Virginia, he was the son of the late Stephen and Edith Clemons. He was employed as a Public Finance Manager with the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of the Treasury. He began playing the piano at age 12, and in 1981 he began playing...
George Riddick Parson, Sr.
Feb 28, 2013
Norfolk – George R. Parson, Sr., 91, of Campostella, died February 28, 2013. He retired from the Norfolk Naval Exchange. Survivors include two sons, David (Frances) and Charles, three daughters, Constance, Eleanor (Barry) and Marion (James), 16 grandchildren, and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 5, at...
Michael F. Taylor
Feb 16, 2013
A much loved father, grandfather, son and brother. Michael Taylor 55 of Temple Hills MD passed away peacefully on February 16, 2013. Michael was born on April 2, 1957 to Mary M. Taylor and the late Nathaniel Taylor. He graduated from Lake Taylor High School in 1976. He proudly enlisted and served 20 years of service in the United States...
Arizona N. Spence
Feb 4, 2013
Chesapeake – Ms. Arizona N. Spence, 65, of the 2200 block of Long Ridge Road departed this life February 4, 2013. Born in Chesapeake, she was a longtime member of Gabriel Chapel AME Zion Church. She is survived by her three sisters, Amy Carolyn Wilson of Chesapeake, Gloria Spence-Craig (Eugene) and Phyllis Spence-Briscoe of Virginia Beach; one brother, Randolph Green...
Joyce Bright Ferebee
Feb 3, 2013
Portsmouth –Joyce Bright Ferebee, 62, of the 1000 block of Patriot Way departed this life February 3, 2013. Born December 31, 1950 in Chesapeake, she was the daughter of the late Eula Nixon Allen and Henry Bright Sr. She was predeceased by her sisters, Joanne Kimpson and Judy Robinson, and brother, Henry "Donell" Bright. She is survived by her daughter,...
Margaret M. Walker
Jan 31, 2013
Margaret M. Hoggard Walker made her transition to her eternal home on Thursday, January 31, 2013, after an extended period of convalescence. A native of Chesapeake, VA, Margaret Malinda Hoggard Walker was the eighth child born to George H. Hoggard, Sr. and Mary E. Forrest Hoggard in South Norfolk, VA. She was married to the late Lawrence (Buster) Walker. Evangelist...
Charles E. Griffin
Jan 20, 2013
Charles E. Griffin, 27, went to be with his heavenly father on January 20, 2013. He was a member of St. Joseph A.M.E. Zion Church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gail E. Griffin. Survivors include his father Charles Tanks, his aunt, Patricia A. Griffin, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A funeral service will...
Willie A. Jennett, Jr.
Jan 18, 2013
Willie A. Jennette, Jr. departed this life on January 18, 2013. Andy is the son of Willie Jennette, Sr. and Barbara Vickers Jennette. He was preceded in going home by his maternal grandparents, Leon Vickers Sr., Earline Gregg Vickers and Ernestine Ellerbe Vickers; paternal grandparents Charlie Leroy and Ida Boone Jennette; uncles, Leon Jr. and Thomas Vickers, Leroy Jennette Jr....
Roscoe C. Pretlow, Jr.
Jan 15, 2013
Chesapeake - Roscoe C. Pretlow, Jr.,75, of the 1600 block of Atlantic Avenue departed this life on January 15, 2013. Born in Norfolk, he was employed with the Norfolk City School Board until his retirement. He was a member of St. Joseph A.M.E. Zion Church and a veteran of the US Air Force. He is survived by his wife, Esther...
Allolevia Pecola Gary Smith
Jan 13, 2013
Norfolk - Allolevia Pecola Gary Smith of the 1700 block of Melon Street departed this life January 13, 2013. Born in Norfolk, she was a longtime member of St. Thomas A.M.E. Zion Church. She is predeceased by her husband; Milton E. Smith, Sr. Survivors include her son, Milton E. Smith, Jr. (Theodosia) and son-in-law, Robert Outlaw of Maryland, four grandchildren,...
Joyce Mae Hill
Jan 8, 2013
Chesapeake - Joyce Mae Hill was called home to be with the Lord on January 8, 2013. She is survived by her son, Eldrick Hill (Keisha) of Colorado Springs, CO; daughter, Sherry Hill of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; six grandchildren; two sisters, Janette Snead and Phyllis Foreman (Michael); three brothers, Randolph Snead (Wanza), Donald Snead (Barbara), and Robert Nichols (Rozeena), one...
Clarencce Cuffee, Sr.
Jan 1, 2013
Chesapeake - Clarence Cuffee, Jr., 85, of the 900 block of Greer Street departed this life January 1, 2013. Born in Chesapeake, he was a member of St. Joseph AME Zion Church. He is survived by his wife, Annie Mae Cuffee; two daughters, Hazel Hines (George) amd Tamekia Green of Chesapeake; one son, Earlie Lee Cuffee (Cynthia) of Chesapeake; three...
Carolyn V. Jones
Dec 29, 2012
Chesapeake - Carolyn V. Johnson, 68, departed from this life on Saturday, December 29, 2012. She was born December 14, 1944 in Norfolk. She is predeceased by her mother, Muriel Nixon-Cowell, one sister, Dianne Nixon, two brothers, Andre Nixon, and Jerry Riddick. Survivors include four daughters, Annette Chesson, Angela Nixon, and Alfreda Johnson of Chesapeake, and Paula Lovett of Virginia...
Lloyd D. Wilson, Sr.
Dec 26, 2012
Our beloved Lloyd D. Wilson, Sr., 68, departed this life on Wednesday December 26, 2012 in his home. Lloyd was born February 19, 1944 in Norfolk, VA. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife, Margaret Mallory Wilson, two sons, and five grandchildren. The viewing will be held Sunday, 12/30/12 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home from 12...
Delores E. Garris
Dec 26, 2012
Mrs. Delores Elaine Garris, 67, passed away December 26, 2012 at her home. "Sistah" as she was affectionately known, was a Chesapeake, Virginia native and resided in New Haven, CT for the past 45 years. She is the daughter of the late Linwood and Betty Hill of VA. Mrs. Garris trail-blazed the integration of the C & P telephone company...
James Franklin Harvey
Dec 17, 2012
Chesapeake - Frank Harvey departed this life on December 17, 2012, in the comfort of his home and care of his daughter, Chaketta. He is survived by his two loving daughters, Cheryl Williams (Cecil), and Chakeeta Rivers; one adopted son, Jerell Harvey; two granddaughters, Courtni Williams and Jasmine Harris; one sister, Matlyne Brown; two brothers-in-law, Herman Wilson (Geogia) and Vernon...
Deacon Ervin Sutton, Sr.
Dec 13, 2012
Chesapeake - Deacon Ervin Sutton, Sr. departed this life on December 13, 2012. He leaves behind his cherished wife of 56 years, Mrs. Emily J. Sutton; two sons, Ervin Sutton, Jr. and Jeffrey M. Sutton, and a host of realatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 17 at 11:00 a.m. at Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Chesapeake....
