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...
Lillian Barker Mcmurren
Jun 19, 2011
Portsmouth - Lillian Barker McMurren, 81, of the 1005 Warfield Drive was called home to be with the Lord on June 19, 2011. She is predeceased by her husband, Rev. Oscar S. McMurren. Survivors include her daughter, Everlette McMurren, and her grandson, Breyon McMurren of Portsmouth and a host of relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held 11:00...
Lottie Mae Mclee
Jun 16, 2011
Chesapeake- Lottie Mae McLee, 84, of the 1800 block of Hoover Street departed this life June 16, 2011. Born in Roper, North Carolina, she was a CNA for over 20 years at Johns Home Care until her retirement. She is predeceased by her husband, Joe Lee McLee and her son, Tony. A funeral service will be held noon Wednesday in...
Marjorie Estelle Garner
Jun 15, 2011
Virginia Beach - Majorie Estelle Garner passed away June 15, 2011. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Catholic Church at St. Marks.
Frank Johnson, Jr.
May 23, 2011
Norfolk - Frank Johnson, Sr., 85, departed this life on May 23, 2011 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He was predeceased by a son, Michael M. Johnson, brothers, Albert, Jonathan and George Johnson and sisters, Virginia Gallop and Alice Cook. He is survived by a wife, Dorothy M. Johnson, 6 children, 70+ grandchildren, a sister, Cora Head and a host...
Bernard Lovess Brown
May 20, 2011
Virginia Beach – Bernard Lovess Brown was born June 9, 1923 in Hickory, Va. He answered his heavenly Father's call May 20, 2011 at Virginia Beach General Hospital. He was preceded in death by his son, Keith Brown and a sister, Gladys B. Scott. Bernard will be missed by his loving wife, Barbara Sykes Brown, three devoted children, daughter, Dedra...
Katie E. Burress-Cooper
Apr 29, 2011
Chesapeake – Katie E. Burress-Copper, 85, of the 700 block of River Creek Road was called home to be with the Lord, on April 29, 2011. Born in Hickory, she was a longtime, faithful member of First Baptist Church Money Point, where she served on the Senior Usher Board, Pastor's Aide and Hospitability until her health began to fail. She...
Mildred Scott Hendricks
Apr 20, 2011
Chesapeake- Mildred Scott Hendricks, 90, of the 4100 block of Leyte Avenue departed this life April 20, 2011. Born in Norfolk, she was employed with the Norfolk Public School System for over 35 years until she retired. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church Bute Street, where she was a member of the choir and the usher board....
Joshua H. Pretlow, Sr.
Apr 18, 2011
Suffolk – Joshua H. Pretlow, Sr., 92, of the 200 block of Purple Martin Lane, passed away at Maryview Hospital, Monday, April 18, 2011. He was born on April 8, 1919, to the late Eward M Pretlow Pretlow and Rosa Hill Pretlow in Surry County, Virginia. He served in the US Army, and was a World War II veteran. He...
James Hamlin, Jr.
Apr 16, 2011
Obituary James Hamlin Jr. Norfolk – James Hamlin Jr., affectionately known as "Junie", born in Norfolk, May 2, 1951 was the son of the late Elsie Mae Darden and James Hamlin Sr. He was called by the angels to take his journey home to God on April 16 2011. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Carla Pete-Hamlin;...
Larry Anderson Branch
Apr 7, 2011
Virginia Beach- Larry Anderson Branch, 59, departed this life April 7, 2011. Born in Norfolk, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on October 31, 1969; he retired after 20 years of loyal and dedicated service to his country. He is predeceased by his mother, Vera Dobbins and his brother, Lorenzo Branch. Survivors include his children, Larry A. Branch...
Lessie Mae Chandler
Mar 29, 2011
Chesapeake – Lessie Mae Chandler, 66, of the 2000 block of Linster Street, departed this life March 29, 2011. She was predeceased by her husband, Sylvester Chandler. Survivors include her daughter Betty Monk (Ronald) of Portsmouth and son, Leon Norman of Chesapeake; seven sisters, Vivian Harvey (William) Queenie Jones, Alice Lennon of Chesapeake, Edith Green(James), Tina Norman, Beulah Fletcher and...
Joan S. Royster
Mar 28, 2011
Norfolk – Joan S. Royster, 76 of the 1400 block of Manson Street departed this life March 28, 2011. Born in Norfolk, she was employed with the Norfolk Public School System and at Webb's Pharmacy for over 30 years until her retirement. She was a member of First Baptist Church Campostella. She was predeceased by her husband, Milton N. Royster....
Amelia Porter
Mar 21, 2011
Chesapeake - Amelia Porter, 72, of the 1200 block of Aaron Ct. departed this life MArch 21, 2011. A funeral service will be held noon Staurday at Mt. Tobor Baptist CHurch, Newsome, Virginia. Interment will follow at Mt. Tabor Cemetery. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chespeake is in charge of arrangements.
Desteni Brooke Gist
Mar 21, 2011
Chesapeake – Desteni Brooke Gist of the 3900 block of Ahoy Drive departed this life March 21, 2011. She was born September 28, 1987 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She is survived by her daughter, Demi and son Desmond; mother, Susan Washington Gist and father, Troy Tynes; two brothers, Lief and Troy Gist, and a host of relatives and friends. A...
Timothy Williams Sr.
Mar 4, 2011
CHESAPEAKE – Reverend Timothy Williams Sr., 85 was summoned by the Lord on Friday, March 4, 2011 at his residence while surrounded by his family. He touched many lives during his journey through life and will be dearly missed. He was the son of the late Bishop Thomas and Mrs. Misha Williams and was raised in Alton, IL. He became...
