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...
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...
