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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
Raymond Vernell Smith
Jul 7, 2011
Chesapeake – Raymond Vernell Smith Sr., "Rev", 59, of the 1700 block of Weaver Street departed this life July 7, 2011. Born in Chesapeake, he was employed as a diesel mechanic for 18 years. He was a member of Gabriel Chapel AME Zion Church. He predeceased by his mother, Clementine Smith. Survivors include his wife Maggie J. Smith of Chesapeake;...
Charles B. Branchcomb
Jun 27, 2011
Chesapeake – Charles B. Branchcomb departed this life on Monday, June 27, 2011 at Sentara Leigh Hospital. He was born July 5, 1925 to William and Lillian Branchcomb in New York. He was a member of St. Thomas AMEZ Church. He retired as a contract specialist, Sup Ships, NNSY. "Chuck" as he was known, loved his job as well as...
Otha James Bowman Sr.
Jun 25, 2011
Norfolk – Otha James "Oatmeal" Bowman, Sr., born in Norfolk on May 31, 1945 passed on June 25, 2011 at Sentara Leigh Hospital. Otha is predeceased by his parents, Odell Bowman and Phyllis Bailey Bowman. Otha was a member of St. Mark UCC, and he faithfully attended Faith Deliverance Christian Center. He was employed with Norshipco until his retirement. Otha...
Callie Ellen Clark Jones
Jun 21, 2011
Norfolk – Callie Ellen Clark Jones, 73, of the 3500 block of Seay Avenue departed this life on June 21, 2011. Born in Norfolk, she was employed at Norfolk Naval Air Station for over 25 years until her retirement in 1993. She was a member of New Calvary Baptist Church, where she was a former member of the usher board....
Sarah Elizabeth Hardy Freeman
Jun 19, 2011
Chesapeake – Sarah (Libby) Freeman, 93, passed away on June 19, 2011 in Sentara Nursing Center of Chesapeake where she has resided since 2009. Sarah was the daughter of the late Samuel and Emily Hardy and the widow of James Freeman. She is survived by her daughters, Gloria Ferguson, Vivian Overby, Doris Davis, Jannetta Ford, Mary Turner, Lucille Scott and...
