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....
Brian Gerry Hughes
Nov 27, 2012
Owings Mills, Maryland – Brian Gerry Hughes, 53, of the 9000 block of Mill Centre Drive departed this life November 27, 2012. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was employed with the Social Security Administration for 20 years. He is predeceased by his father, Edward Hughes and his brother, Wayne Hughes. Survivors include his wife, Twana Hughes of Maryland; mother,...
Eldress Mary Alice Brown
Nov 27, 2012
Norfolk - On Tuesday, November 27, 2012, Mary Alice Brown peacefully slipped into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior. "His Lord said to him, "Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant; Mathew 25:21. Eldress Brown was born June 3, 1930 in Hertford, North Carolina. She was extremely faithful and loyal, and dedicated over 38 years to Ministry at ST. PAUL...
Ardean L. White
Nov 22, 2012
Chesapeake - Ardean L. White went home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2012 at the age of 75. She was born in Union, Kentucky on April 16, 1937. Mrs. White is survived by her husband, Samuel W. White of 54 years. She is lovingly remembered by her son, David White; daughters, Linda White and Vanessa Butts; grandchildren,...
Deacon Sansberry Harvey, Sr.
Nov 19, 2012
Deacon Sansberry Harvey, Sr., 94 entered eternal rest on November 19, 2012 at Coastal Carolina Hospital in Hardeeville, South Carolina. He was a native of Elizabeth City, N.C., but spent most of his adult life in the Chesapeake and Norfolk Virginia area. He was a product of the Pasquotank County, N.C. public school system. His work with the U.S. Government...
Richard Edward Griffin
Nov 11, 2012
Portsmouth- Richard Edward Griffin,65, of the 2400 block of Graham Street departed this life November 11, 2012. He is survived by his children, other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held noon Tuesday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesaepake, where viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. the day of the service.
Gerald Reese
Nov 6, 2012
Chesapeake - Gerald Reese Sr. 50, passed away on November 6, 2012 in Norfolk, Va. He leaves to cherish: two daughters, (LaShaunda and Kendra), four sons (Gerald Jr., Durrell, Keyoke, and Denzel), a sister Deborah, a brother Clinton and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and friends. Services will be held on Nov. 12, 2012 at 11 am...
Frederick Burke
Nov 5, 2012
Chesapeake - Frederick Burke, 54, of the 1200 block of Old Atlantic Avenue, entered into eternal rest on November 5, 2012. Born in Norfolk, he was the son of the late Carlton A Burke and Earnestine Glass Burke. He is predeceased by his brother, Stevie U. Burke. Survivors include two brothers, Reginald Burke and Chris Burke of Chesapeake, and a...
