obituaries

Jan 9, 2025

Lois Spence Walton was called home to be with the Lord on January 9, 2025, after an extended period of illness. Now at peace, she has entered into perfect rest and the ultimate gift of eternal life.

Lois was educated in the Norfolk Public Schools System and was a long-term resident of the Hampton Roads area. Upon...

Jan 9, 2025

Herbert Lee Artis, 92, of Chesapeake, VA, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 9, 2025. He was born in Norfolk County to the late John and Leola Artis. Herbert is a member of First Baptist Church money Point. He was employed by the City of Chesapeake until his retirement.

He leaves to...

Jan 1, 2025

Theodore Roosevelt Albritton Jr., "Choo Choo," passed away on January 1, 2025, at 53. Born in Norfolk, VA, he was the son of Brenda Wilson Albritton and the late Theodore R. Albritton Sr. A graduate of Deep Creek High School and a licensed aircraft mechanic, Choo served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Saratoga. He was a loving...

Dec 25, 2024

On Wednesday, December 25, 2024, JoAnn Osborne, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt, passed away to be with the Lord.

She was predeceased by her husband, Melvin Osborne; and her oldest child, Willette Byrd Gray. She leaves to cherish her memory one brother, Don Spruill; two daughters, Elaine Byrd and Pauline (Richard) Allen; and two...

Dec 14, 2024

Emma Mann, 82, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Born in Norfolk County, she was the daughter of the late Martha Mann and Rev. Annias Mann Sr.

Emma was a faithful church member until her health started to fell her. She loved sewing by hand and making jewelry for family...

Dec 9, 2024

Ruben Harold Stephenson Jr. was born on December 23, 1963, to proud parents, Ruben H. Stephenson Sr. and Mamie Jeanette Braxton-Stephenson in Norfolk, Virginia.

On December 9, 2024, Ruben made his final lap around this amazing world he enjoyed so very much. He is in his eternal resting place with his ancestors.

Ruben was educated...

Dec 3, 2024

Pearline Navada Graciee Harris Hines, a resident of Norfolk, VA passed away on Monday, December 3, 2024. She was predeceased by her parents, Lillian Mercile Smith-Harris-Nicoles and Booker T. Harris. She was born November 13, 1929. She was married to the late Leland E. Hines for fifty-five years. She was employed by Obici formerly known as DePaul Hospital for...

Nov 30, 2024

Jonathan David Robinson, age 40, passed into eternal life on November 30, 2024. He was born to Christene Robinson and Isiah Robinson at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. He is the beloved brother of Jewell Neary (Pitt) and Isiah Robinson VI; and is preceded by his sister Sharon Robinson. He is the beloved uncle of Jason Turley, Jalen...

Nov 8, 2024

Teresa Pretlow-Bond, age 68, was surrounded by family when she gained her heavenly wings on November 8, 2024, at her home in Suffolk, VA. Teresa was a beautiful woman, known for her stylish sense of fashion and decor, as well as her intelligent and witty personality. She was a hard-working and independent woman who was always ready to lend...

Nov 8, 2024

Leonard Jones, age 72, passed quietly into eternal rest on November 8, 2024, at Northern Cardinal Rehab in Suffolk, VA. Leonard was born on July 18, 1952, to the late Eddie Lee Jones and Maggie Clemons Jones. Leonard is also preceded in death by his sister Vera Jones Gibson.

Leonard was educated in Portsmouth City Public Schools...

Nov 6, 2024

Rufus Calvin Hinton, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 11:00 am at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake, VA. Viewing will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, from 4:00 pm until 5:00 pm.

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Oct 27, 2024

Michael Charles Monfort, son of the late William A (aka Sonny) and Edna Mae Monfort, was born June 18, 1959 at the Community Hospital in Glen Cove, New York. He departed this world on October 27, 2024 in Portsmouth, VA.

Michael grew up attending the Glen Cove City School District for elementary school. He played baseball as...

Oct 11, 2024

Olga Elizabeth (Liz) Arnold Jones was the youngest of the seven children born to the late James and Sarah Virginia Jackson Arnold in Chesapeake, VA.  Never wanting anyone to refer to her as the "Baby", she brought much joy to our family as the girl with the golden voice. LIZ COULD SING! Even at the end of her time...

Oct 9, 2024

Dorothy "Dottie" Southall, 106 passed away on Wednesday in Norfolk. She was born in Whaleyville, VA on September 5, 1918, to the late Lucile and Iola Parker, two years before women gained the right to vote and two months before the end of World War I.

Shortly after, she moved to Pennsylvania, where her father found work....

Oct 9, 2024

Bernita Lavonne Manley entered eternal rest on October 9, 2024 in Washington, DC. A memorial service will be held 11;00 a.m. on  Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake.

You can join the service livestream at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at: https://www.facebook.com/PretlowandSons

Oct 4, 2024

Charles Eugene Harvey Sr, peacefully entered eternal rest October 4, 2024. A homegoing service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 12, 2024 at New Willow Grove Baptist Church, 841 St Brides Rd W, Chesapeake. Viewing will be held from  5pm until 7pm Friday, October 11, 2024 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.

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Oct 4, 2024

Thelma Virginia Lewis was called home to be with the Lord October 4, 2024. A homegoing service will be held 2:30 pm on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at New Weeping Mary, 1104 Fentress Road, Chesapeake. Viewing will be from 5pm until 7pm Friday on October 11, 2024 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.

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Sep 29, 2024

On September 29, 2024, Diane Marie Mullen was called home to be with her Heavenly Father. Born on June 18, 1956, she was the sixth born child of Willie Mae Griffin and William Henry Mullen in Chesapeake County. She grew up in a home of nine children. To anyone who knew her, she was the life of the party...

Sep 28, 2024

Bessie R. Morris, 84, departed this life on September 28, 2024. She lived in the Deep Creek section of Chesapeake, VA, and passed away in the comfort of her home. She was a welder at the Ford plant in Norfolk, VA, for 20 plus years where she retired in 1999.

She was preceded in death by her...

Sep 23, 2024

James Henry Brown, Jr., passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024. A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024, at 11:00 am at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake. Viewing will be held on Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm.

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