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Robert Thomas Barnes

Robert Thomas Barnes

Oct 8, 2011

Norfolk- Robert Barnes of the 3000 block of Tidewater Drive, passed away October 8, 2011 in his home, surrounded by family. Mr. Barnes a native of Opelousas, Louisiana graduated from Lincoln High school and completed a tour in the United States Navy. His academic accomplishments included completion of Dental Technician "A "school and a Norfolk State Graduate, cumlaude. Mr. Barnes...

Mary Mullen

Mary Mullen

Oct 6, 2011

New York- Mary Mullen, 91, of the 700 block Macon Street, Brooklyn, New York departed this life October 6, 2011. Born April 30, 1920 in Camden, North Carolina, she was employed as seamstress until her retirement. She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Rosa Mullen, and her sisters, Marion Grant and Helen Cheeks. Survivors include, one sister, Claudine Bishop...

Jermaine Moore

Jermaine Moore

Oct 5, 2011

Chesapeake - Jermaine Moore 25, the 800 block of Amick Rd, departed this life October 4, 2011. He is survived by his parents Donna M. Moore and Neil A. Bandy of Chesapeake; brothers, Christopher A. Moore of Norfolk and Derrell Moore of Chesapeake, sister Darlene Gracie Bandy of Norfolk and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A Memorial...

Julius Robert Hall

Julius Robert Hall

Sep 23, 2011

Julius Robert Hall, 76, of the 1400 block of Bayberry Ct, passed away September 23, 2011. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witneses, 681 Oak Grove Road, Chesapeake. Viewing will be held Wednesday from 3pm - 7pm at Pretlow and Sons Fueral Home, Chesapeake.

Carver Lee Spence

Carver Lee Spence

Sep 13, 2011

Chesapeake-Carver Lee Spence of the 1300 block of MacDonald Road departed this life September 13, 2011. Born in Norfolk, Virginia he was employed at Norfolk Naval Air Station as an Aircraft mechanic until his retirement. He was enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served fours years and received an honorable discharge. He is survived by two daughters,...

Helen J. Smallwood

Helen J. Smallwood

Sep 10, 2011

Helen J. Smallwood, 96, of the 1200 block of Warfield Drive was called home to be with the Lord on September 10, 2011. Born in Norfolk, she was a member of First Baptist Church Bute Street, where she served on the Deaconess Board. She was a member of the Eastern Star and the United Order of Tents. She is predeceased...

Beatrice Ferguson Jones

Beatrice Ferguson Jones

Aug 31, 2011

Norfolk - Beatrice Ferguson Jones, 91, departed this life August 31, 2011. She was the widow of Moses Jones. She is survived by her nieces, Mazeline Debrow (Tanner) of Chesapeake, Hazeline Ferguson of Suffolk and Lillie Mae Ramsey of Suffolk, Dr. Lareen Bell (Taylor) Eloise Moore (James) and Lillie M. Feleciano; two sisters-in-law, Verdine Seary and Ruby Edwards. Viewing will...

Theodore Branch Rich

Theodore Branch Rich

Aug 24, 2011

Virginia Beach – Theodore Branch Rich, of the 200 block of Weller Blvd departed this life August 24, 2011. Born in Falls Church, Virginia, he retired as a longshoreman from ILA Local 1248 in Norfolk. He is survived by his devoted wife of 43 years, Norma McNair Rich; one son, Preston B. Rich of Frisco, TX; two daughters, Norma Alicia...

Robert Bart Parks

Robert Bart Parks

Aug 19, 2011

Chesapeake –Robert Bart Parks, 86, of 1300 block of Keaton Way departed this life Friday August 19, 2011. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he was a graduate of Norfolk State University; and was employed at Lenox Terrace Housing Development until his retirement. He was a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church. He is predeceased by his wife, Dorothy Virginia Parks. He...

Roy Griffin

Roy Griffin

Aug 19, 2011

Chesapeake – Roy Griffin, "Pork Chop", 61, of the 1100 block of Fontana Avenue departed this life August 19, 2011. He was employed with the City of Virginia Beach Waste Management for over 15 years. He is survived by his mother, Mable Griffin; seven sisters, Mable, Evelyn, Betty, Vanessa Griffin, Cathy Riddick (Maurice), Cynthia Brooks (Michael) all of Chesapeake and...

Rebecca Estella Wilson

Rebecca Estella Wilson

Aug 14, 2011

Maryland - Rebecca Estella Wilson, 74 departed this life August 14, 2011. A funeral sercvie will be conducted on Saturday at 1:00 pm in the chapel of Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Viewing will be held Friday from 3pm - 7pm at the funeral home.

Cora Lee Felton

Cora Lee Felton

Aug 12, 2011

Chesapeake - Cora Lee Felton,96, of the 1200 block of Algona Road was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 12, 2011. A funeral service will be held 12:00 pm Saturday at Bethany Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will be held from 3pm - 7pm Friday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home,...

Nora Mae Johnson

Nora Mae Johnson

Aug 5, 2011

Chesapeake - On Friday, August 5, 2011, the Lord called his Angel Nora Johnson home. She was born in Pensacola, Florida on October 6, 1942. She was a member of First Baptist Church South Hill. She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Sabrania, Branita, Harold and Phendell; a sister and brother Mitzi and Daniel; a daughter-in-law; five grandchildren, six...

Stan Quinton Nixon

Stan Quinton Nixon

Aug 4, 2011

Chesapeake – Stan Quinton Nixon, 50, of the 2100 block of Ballahack Road departed this life, August 4, 2011. Born in Chesapeake, he was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He is predeceased by his father, George S. Nixon. Survivors include his mother, Emma V. Nixon, one sister, Jennifer Dixon (David); five brothers, Don C. Nixon, Vincent C. Nixon, Ronald...

John Patrick Daughtry

John Patrick Daughtry

Aug 2, 2011

Virginia Beach - John Patrick Daughtry, 45, passed away August 2, 2011. He was a native of Virginia Beach. Pat as he was known, was predeceased by his mother, Gladiola Daughtry. Survivors include a daughter, son, father, brothers, grandmother, sisters and a host of uncles, aunts, family and friends. Celebration of life will be Saturday, August 6, 2011 at noon...

Beulah Mae Bell

Beulah Mae Bell

Jul 29, 2011

Chesapeake - Beulah M. Bell, 75, of the 1000 block of Bethel Road departed this life July 30, 2011. Born in Norfolk County, she was a member of Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis S. Bell Sr., a son, Arthur L. Bell, parents, Norfleet Tann and Nancy Basnight; one sister, Lilly Jones,...

Herbert Lee Nixon

Herbert Lee Nixon

Jul 26, 2011

Chesapeake – Herbert L. Nixon, 75, of the 2000 block of Midway Avenue was called home to be with the Lord on July 26, 2011. Born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, he was a Chief in the United States Navy and retired after 20 years of dedicated service. He was a member of Cathedral of Faith COGIC, where he served...

Everett Alton Bond Jr.

Everett Alton Bond Jr.

Jul 24, 2011

Portsmouth – Everett Alton Bond, Jr., 75, of the 2900 block Arcadia Avenue departed this life July 24, 2011. Born in Portsmouth, he was a postal worker until his retirement. He was a member of the Olympic Sports Club. He survived by his daughter, Sheila B. Kearney (Fred) of Virginia Beach, sons, Everett A. Bond III (Andrea) of Chesapeake and...

Rachel Daye Mccleese

Rachel Daye Mccleese

Jul 8, 2011

Portsmouth – Rachel Daye McCleese, 86 of the 900 block of Hancock Avenue departed this life July 8, 2011. Born in Darlington, North Carolina, she was a member of Centennial Baptist Church where she was a Missionary. She was predeceased by her husband, Luther McCleese. Survivors include a daughter, Fran Barner (H.L.) of Stafford, VA; a son, James Martin (Liz)...

Phyllis Dinette Moss

Phyllis Dinette Moss

Jul 8, 2011

Chesapeake - Phyllis Moss, a native of Chesapeake passed away on July 8, 2011. She was the daughter of Delzara Wilson and the late Philip Wilson, Sr. Survivors include seven daughters, LaTisha and Cristie Wilson, Angelique, Amira, Maleka, Jacqueline and Tamara Moss; two sisters, Toinette Harriston (Thomas), Sherry Carr (Roland); one brother, Phillip Wilson, Jr., and a host of relatives...

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