Mary Elizabeth Woods
May 2, 2012
Norfolk – Mary Elizabeth Woods, 87, passed away May 2, 2012 at home. She is survived by her children, Shirley Walker, Richetta Cooke, Shelia Tynes, Dinese Woods, Maurice Woods, and Marlo Ricks all of Norfolk. A funeral service will be held noon Monday, May 14, 2012 at the Kingdom Hall on Ingleside Road in Norfolk. The viewing will be from...
Elsie Virginia Bell
Apr 29, 2012
Smithfield – Elsie Virginia Armstrong Bell peacefully made her transition from this world Sunday, April 29, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 12, 1912 in Princess Anne County, VA to the late Earnest and Daisy Armstrong. She was predeceased by her devoted husband, Christopher C. Bell, Sr. and daughter, Marjorie M. Terry. Elsie, a strong advocate...
Robert Steven Moore
Apr 27, 2012
Chesapeake – Robert S. Moore, 71, went home to be with the Lord on April 27, 2012. He retired from Indian River High School after 22 years. He predeceased by his wife, Sylvia T. Moore. Survivors include five daughters, four sons, four sisters and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Viewing will be held Wednesday...
Russell Kevin Davis
Apr 17, 2012
Chesapeake - Russell K. Davis was born in Washington, D.C. on October 15,1962 to the parentage of the late Walter Lewis Davis and Gladys Johnson Davis. He was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. Mr. Davis wasw an empployee for the City of Norfolk Department of Utilities as a mechanic for 18 years. Russell...
Troy Lendal Sanderson
Apr 8, 2012
Troy L. Sanderson was born on December 18, 1979 and died April 8, 2012. He was the son of Raleigh "Big Man" Sanderson Jr., and Myra "Tutti" Sanderson. He was predeceased by his grandparents Raleigh L. Sanderson Sr. and Inez Sherrill. Troy is survived by his loving wife, Rachel Sanderson; one sister, Christee "Puddin" Sanderson; one brother, Raleigh "Lilman" Sanderson...
Elmer Moore Williams
Apr 6, 2012
Chesapeake - Elmer Moore Williams, 93, was called home to be with the Lord on April 6, 2012. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was employed as an Electronic Engineer until his retirement . A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.
Damonte Lopez Cuffee
Mar 31, 2012
Chesapeake- Damonte Lopez Cuffee, 19, of the 3000 block of Armentrout Ct. departed this life on March 31, 2012. Born in Norfolk, he was employed at KFC. He was a member of Philadelphia Church of Christ. He is survived by his daughter, Aniya Cuffee of Chesapeake; mother, Alice Cuffee and father, Fred Chesson (Angela) of Suffolk; five sisters, Cheretta Cuffee...
Goldie E. Morany
Mar 25, 2012
NORFOLK - Goldie E. Morany, 87, of the 800 block of Berkley Avenue was called home to be with the Lord March 25, 2012. Born in Chesapeake, she was the widow of James E. Morany. She is predeceased by her grandson, Terry McMickle. Survivors include her daughter, Brenda McMickle, four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, five great- great grandchildren and a...
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...
