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Charles Wilford Robertson

Charles Wilford Robertson

Nov 1, 2011

Chesapeake- Charles Wilford Robertson, 84, of the 300 block of Bertwick Lane departed this life November 1, 2011. Born in New Jersey, he was employed with American Airlines for 35 years until his retirement. He is a Veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Cecilia W. Robertson of Chesapeake; a daughter, Tabia Heywot of New York;...

Lugene Coor

Lugene Coor

Oct 30, 2011

Norfolk - Lugene Coor, 82, of the 800 block of Goff Street departed this life October 30, 2011. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church.Interment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will be held Wednesday from 3pm - 7pm at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.

Julia Mae Hicks Jordan

Julia Mae Hicks Jordan

Oct 24, 2011

Chesapeake – Julia Mae Hicks Jordan, 84, of the 1000 block of Elysian Place was called home on October 24, 2011. Born in North Carolina, she was employed for forty years with the United States Department of Defense as a Budget Analyst until her retirement. She is survived by her grandson, Shaun R. Green; brothers, Gene and Tommy; nephews, Chuckie...

James Edward Sykes

James Edward Sykes

Oct 23, 2011

Chesapeake – James Edward Sykes, "Jimmy Mac," passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2011. Born in Norfolk, he was a graduate of Great Bridge High School Class of 73, a United States Army Veteran, an employee with the City of Chesapeake Parks and Recreation, and a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his...

Jordan Young Iv

Jordan Young Iv

Oct 17, 2011

Los Angeles, CA- Jordan Young IV departed this life on October 17, 2011. A memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m.Friday at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Chapel, 3920 Airline Blvd, Chesapeake, Virginia.

Alberta Wood Watson

Alberta Wood Watson

Oct 11, 2011

NORFOLK – As the autumn leaves make the transformation, Alberta Wood Watson 90, of the 1100 block of Pike Street made her peaceful transformation on October 11, 2011. Alberta was born on April 16, 1921 to the late Sarah and Tilton Wood. She was the wife of the late Abner L. Watson Sr. Left to cherish her memory is her...

Ronald Jerome Branch Sr.

Ronald Jerome Branch Sr.

Oct 11, 2011

Chesapeake - Ronald J. Branch, Sr., 66 of the 2800 block of Omar Street passed away on October 11, 2011 at 9:41 am. He was born to the late Lydia and Clarence Branch on August 24, 1945 in Norfolk. He was educated in Norfolk Public School System. He retired after 23 years of service with Vulcan Material Inc. as a...

Elder Mcclinton Davis

Elder Mcclinton Davis

Oct 10, 2011

Suffolk - Elder McClinton T. Davis was born in Norfolk, Virginia on February 21, 1930 to the parentage of the late Daniel W. Davis and Sarah B. Davis. He was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 10 2011. Elder Davis graduated from Booker T. Washington High School and enlisted the United States Army. After being honorably...

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,...

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