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.
Vivian B. Raynor
Dec 27, 2011
Norfolk - Vivian B. Raynor departed this life December 27, 2011. A funeral service will be held 12:00 pm Saturday at St. Joseph AME Zion Church. Interment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park.
Violetta Cecelia White
Dec 23, 2011
Chesapeake - Violette Cecelia White, 62, of the 3000 block of Fireside Road departed this life December 23, 2011. Born in Norfolk, she was employed at the Salvation Army for 30 years until her retirement. She was a member of The Salvation Army Ministry, where she was a Sunday school teacher, and a Home League Member. She is survived by...
Robert Lee Palmer
Dec 22, 2011
Virginia Beach - Robert Lee Palmer, 84, of the 5700 block of Albright Drive departed this life December 22, 2011. Born in Surry County, Virginia, he was a Merchant Seaman until his retirement. He was a United States Army Veteran. A funeral service will be held noon Thursday at Atlantic Shores Baptist Church, 1861 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach. Interment will...
Alease Carrington Cooke
Dec 20, 2011
On Tuesday December 20, 2011, God dispatched his angels to bring his daughter. Alease Carrington Cooke home. Born in Norfolk, on July 16, 1919 she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Sadie Carrington. Alease was the widow of Samuel Linnette and her second husband William Cooke. She was the youngest of 11 children. Left to cherish her memoires...
William Junior Irby
Dec 8, 2011
Life Reflections William Junior Irby passed away peacefully at Sentara Princess Anne, Virginia Beach, Virginia on Thursday, December 8, 2011. He was born in Halifax County, Virginia on June 16, 1952 and was the beloved son of Dorine Womack Irby and the late William Penn Irby. He is survived by his loving, devoted wife, Addie Spellman Irby, of 37 years....
Mildred Elaine Hockaday
Dec 5, 2011
Mildred Elaine Hockaday, 65, departed this life December 5, 2011. Born in Norfolk, she retired from the Norfolk school system. She is survived by her uncle, Sandy Hockaday (Gwendolyn); caregiver and friend, Eleanor Jones; three aunts, Eleanor Davenport, Rosa Hockaday and Clementine Hockaday and a host of cousins and friends. A funeral service will be held noon Friday in the...
Carrie Elizabeth Davis Brown
Nov 28, 2011
On Monday, November 28, 2011, God sent His angels to bring his daughter, Carrie Brown, home. She retired from the City of Norfolk Department of Social Services after 25 years of dedicated service. Sister Carrie was a faithful member of First Baptist Church Campostella. She is survived by a daughter, Carol Drumgo; two sons, Calvin (Ricky) Brown and Dwight Brown;...
Mary Estelle Wilson
Nov 28, 2011
Chesapeake-Early,Monday morning just before the break of day, God dispatched an angel to call from labor to reward our daughter, niece and cousin,Mary Estelle Wilson. Estelle as we fondly called her, was the only child born to Cora E. Wislon and the late Robert "Bob" Wilson on April 29, 1958. Estelle was indeed the "apple" of her father's eye. In...
Ruth L. Parson
Nov 20, 2011
Norfolk—Mrs. Ruth Lee Parson, 85 of the 600 block of Appomattox St. was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, November 20, 2011, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk. A native of Princess Anne County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Nancy Boyd. Ruth was a staple in the Campostella-Berkley community and a member at St....
Martha Elizabeth Walwyn
Nov 15, 2011
Chesapeake - Martha Elizabeth Walwyn went home to be with the Lord on November 15, 2011 at the age of 97. Known to many as "Aunt Liz", Martha was a native of St. Kitts, B.W.I. Later in life, she resided in New York City and Chesapeake, Virginia. Martha is survived by her nephew, Charles Walwyn, of Chesapeake,Virginia and her granddaughter,...
Robert Lee Brinson, Sr.
Nov 14, 2011
Norfolk - Robert Lee Brinson, Sr., 89, of the 200 block of E. Indian Road departed this life November 14, 2011. Born in Newbern, North Carolina, he was a bricklayer for over 65 years until his retirement. He was a member of Bricklayers and Allied Craft Worker's Union. He is predeceased by his wife, Argentina C. Brinson. Survivor include three...
Colos Benson Ricks
Nov 10, 2011
Norfolk - Colos Benson Ricks, 49, of the 2900 block of Marne Avenue departed this life November 10, 2011. Born in Norfolk, he was owner and operator of an auto repair shop. He is survived by his wife, children, mother, siblings and a host of realtives and friends. A funeral service wil be held 11am Wednesday at Pretlow and Sons...
