Mabel Eilliot Surrat
Mar 20, 2012
Chesapeake - Mabel Elliott Surrat , 101, of the 1000 block of Mains Creek Road was called home to rest on March 20, 2012. She worked for 35 years as a dietician at Walter Reed Army Medical Hospital until her retirement. She was a longtime member of Bethel Baptist where she served as a Deaconess, Trustee and a member of...
John Fields
Mar 19, 2012
John Fields, 94, of the 100 block of Willis Avenue, Bronx, New York, was called home to be with the Lord on March 19, 2012. He is predeceased by his wife, Cora J. Fields and his daughter, Shirley A. Perkins. Survivors include, his daughter, Barbara J. Fields of Norfolk; a brother, James Fields of Mt.Vernon, NY; four granddaughters, Brenda Fields,...
Mable Virginia Porch
Mar 19, 2012
Chesapeake- Mable Virginia Porch of the 2500 block of Rock Creek Drive went silently into eternal rest on Monday, March 19, 2012, at Sentara Rosemount Nursing Facility. Born March 21, 1926 in Nansemond County, (Suffolk) to the late Rechetta Myrick and Emmett Scott, she was predeceased by her husband, Leroy Porch. She was employed by the STOP Organization for many...
Mildred E. Hunter
Mar 18, 2012
Mildred E. Hunter, 69, of the 1900 of Robert Blvd departed this life March 18, 2012. She was a native of Providence, Rhode Island. She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Calame (Abraham) of Chesapeake; two sons, Juan C. Hunter of Chesapeake, and Keith W. Hunter (Jennifer) of Richmond; her former husband, John Hunter, three sisters, two brothers, five grandchildren,...
Bessie Newsome Johns
Mar 6, 2012
Virginia Beach – Bessie Lillian Johns, 90, of the 1000 block of Hope Avenue departed this life March 6, 2012. Born in Camden County, North Carolina, she was a former member of First Calvary Baptist Church. She is predeceased by her husband; John T. Johns. Survivors include her sister, Ruth Delores Holmes of Chesapeake, a host of nieces, nephews, great...
Lucille Daisy Scott
Mar 1, 2012
Lucille Daisy Scott, 54, of the 300 block of Fortworth Avenue departed this life on March 1, 2012. She is survived by two sons, Damion D. Freeman and Jeremy T. Freeman of Norfolk; six grandchildren, five sisters, three brothers and a host of relatives and friends. A service will be held noon Monday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake....
Malinda W. Wheaton
Mar 1, 2012
Virginia Beach- Malinda Wheaton, 90, of the Seatack area in Virginia Beach passed away March 1, 2012. A funeral will be held noon Tuesday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake. Viewing will be held from 3pm - 7pm Monday at the funeral home.www.pretlowandsons.com
Claudine Bishop
Mar 1, 2012
Chesapeake – Claudine Bishop, 90, of the 1200 block of Cleona Drive departed this life on March 1, 2012. Born in South Carolina, she was a member of Cathedral of Faith COGIC, where she was the mother of the church and a former choir member and usher. She is survived by her husband, Herman D. Bishop of Chesapeake, a daughter,...
Susie Ann Cooper
Feb 24, 2012
Portsmouth - Susie Ann Cooper, 74, departed this life February 21, 2012. A service will be held 1pm Saturday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.
Dorothy Lee Reid
Feb 20, 2012
Norfolk- Dorothy Lee Reid, 83 departed this life on Monday, February 20, 2012. She was a native of Norfolk, Virginia and the daughter of the late Floyd and Emma Whitmore. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard William Reid, Sr., her son Richard William Reid, Jr.; four sisters and one brother. She was retired from the Norfolk Public...
Curtis Augustus Johnson
Feb 18, 2012
Norfolk- Curtis Augustus Johnson, 62, of the 700 block of E. 27th Street departed this life February 18, 2012. Born in Chesapeake, he was a member of United Mission Holiness Church, where he served as a Deacon and a member of the Church Council. He is survived by his wife, Mirian L. Johnson; daughter, Curtina Johnson-Ferbee of Richmond; son, Curtis...
Linda Lou Basnight
Feb 15, 2012
Norfolk - Linda Lou Clark Basnight, 53, passed away February 15, 2012 at Sentara Lee Hospital after a brief illness. She was predeceased by parents Alice and Edward Clark; husband David E. Basnight; and sister Callie C. Jones. She is Survived by daughters Myisha and Shara Basnight; granddaughter, Jinea Kennedi Basnight sister, Joyce C. Perry; brothers, Minister E. Lawrence, Shelton...
Rosa Deloris Mack
Feb 9, 2012
Chesapeake – Rosa Deloris Mack, 75, of the 400 block of Currituck Drive was called home on February 9, 2012. She was the owner of Scott Grocery for over 20 years and a longtime, faithful member of First Baptist Church Campostella, where she served on the usher board. She was predeceased by her husband Abell Mack. Survivors include her daughter,...
James Edward Dietrich
Feb 4, 2012
Chesapeake- James Edward Dietrich, 47, affectionately known as Jim, passed away on February 4, 2012. He was a loving husband and father. Jim is survived by his wife, Felisa and two children, Katie Marie and Travis James of Chesapeake; his father, James A. Dietrich of Harrisburg, PA; two brothers, Tom and Michelle Dietrich and their two children, Krisphor and Samantha...
Latish Shavon Wilson
Feb 4, 2012
On Saturday, February 4, 2012, Latisha Shavon Wilson was called home to be with the Lord. She is the daughter of late Phyllis Danette Moss. Latisha was born on November 17, 1986 in Chesapeake, Virginia. She was educated in the Chesapeake School System where she graduated from Oscar Smith High School in 2005. She was currently attending Virginia State University,...
Harriett Olivia Brown
Feb 1, 2012
Chesapeake - Harriett Olivia Brown, 82, of the 1200 block of Marge Drive departed this life February 1, 2012. A funeral will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake. Interment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will be held 3-7pm Monday at the funeral home.
Alma Inez Smith
Jan 8, 2012
Norfolk - Alma Inez Smith, 54, of the 1300 block of East Tanners Creek Road departed this life January 8, 2012. Born in Norfolk, she was employed with the Navy exchange for 10 years. She was a graduate of Granby High School. She is survived by her children, Tenia Smith (Jerome Allen) and Savorria Smith of Norfolk; grandson, Jordan Allen;...
Catherine Olivia Purvis
Jan 6, 2012
Norfolk – Catherine Olivia Freeman Purvis, 85, of the 2700 block of Woodland Avenue departed this life January 6, 2012. Born in Norfolk, she was the daughter of the late Solomon and Lena Freeman. She was a longtime, faithful member of Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church, where she served as a Deaconess. She was an Eastern Star. She predeceased by...
Carl R. Cherry
Dec 29, 2011
Newport News - Carl Randolph Cherry, 51, departed this life on Thursday, December 29, 2011. He was predeceased by his father, Linwood Cherry, Jr. and a brother, Ivan Cherry. He is survived by his mother, Lorene Cherry of Newport News; a son, Carlton Boggs (Lakita) of Chesapeake; a daughter, Kenya Alexander of Hampton; four grandchildren; two sisters, Teresa Cherry Vanhook...
Pedro Conrado Brickers
Dec 27, 2011
Norfolk - Pedro Conrado Brickers, 69, of the 500 block of Liberty Street departed this life December 27, 2011. Born in Norfolk, He was the son of the late Ralph Brickers and Dorothy Pretlow Brickers. A memorial service will be held noon, Friday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home,Chesapeake. Interment will follow at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk.
