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...
Lois Hunter
Feb 26, 2011
Norfolk – Lois Hunter, 76, of the 800 block of Berkley Avenue departed this life February 26, 2011. She was a member of Emmaus Road Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Sherman C. Creekmore of Norfolk, two grandchildren, five great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday at...
Calvin Lofton Alexander
Feb 26, 2011
Chesapeake - Calvin Lofton Alexander, GYSGT, RET, USMC, slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Saturday morning, February 26, 2011, at 57 years old. He was a native of Norfolk and was born August 27, 1953 to the late Veralee Martin and James Alexander, Sr. After serving 22 years in the United States Marine Corps and receiving numerous medals...
Marcia Lucille Freeman
Feb 21, 2011
Marcia Lucille W. Freeman (Lil' Woman) was born May 29, 1964 to the late Wallace Wilson Sr. and to Moan (Mother) Mittie Mann and (stepfather) Annias Mann. Marcia is a native of Chesapeake, Virginia. She was married to James Freeman Sr. For many years she worked for the City of Chesapeake as a faithful custodian (Hickory High School). Until she...
Mattie Cuffee Sivels
Feb 20, 2011
Chesapeake – Mattie Cuffee Sivels of Chesapeake passed away February 20, 2011. She was born and raised in Norfolk County, now Chesapeake, to the late Odell and Leolious Cuffee. She was married to Mr. William S. Sivels Sr. Their union was blessed with thirteen children. She graduated from Providence High School in 1947. Mattie was a member of Gabriel Chapel...
Charles Edward Perry Jr.
Feb 20, 2011
Charles Edward Perry, Jr. died on February 20, 2011 at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center following a two-week hospital stay. He was 51 years old. Charles was the only child of the late Charles E. Perry, Sr. and Otelia Bonds Perry. Charles was born and raised in Norfolk where he attended parochial and public schools. He graduated from Lake Taylor High...
Lucille Butler Edmonds
Feb 18, 2011
Chesapeake – Lucille Butler Edmonds, 82, of the 600 block of Tuskegee Avenue went to be with her husband of 59 years, Moses N. Edmonds and to be with the Lord on February 18, 2011.Born in Utah, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Butler. She was formerly employed with the Chesapeake School System, Food Service...
Hilton Hardison
Feb 17, 2011
Portsmouth – Hilton Hardison, Sr., 85, of the 800 block of Cavalier Boulevard departed this life on February 17, 2011. He retired from Portsmouth Naval Hospital after twenty-two years of employment. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church where he served on the Deacon Board and the Brotherhood Association. He was also a member of the American Legion...
Minnie Belle Simpson Johnson
Feb 17, 2011
Norfolk - Minnie B. Simpson Johnson, 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, February 17, 2011. She was born in the Berkley section of Norfolk, December 24, 1919 to the late Rev. James E. and Eva Simpson. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School and later retired from Smith and Welton Department Store, where...
Lenora Watlington
Feb 11, 2011
Chesapeake- Evangelist Lenora Watlington, 60, of the 100 block of Hook Street, went home to be with the Lord on February 11, 2011. Lenora was born on January 3, 1951 to the late James and Beatrice Newsome. She was a longtime member of Solid Rock Church of God in Christ. She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband of...
Cedric M. Williams
Feb 8, 2011
God called Cedric home on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at Howard University Hospital. He was born on September 7, 1954 to the late Melvine and Edward N. Williams Sr. Cedric was employed at Howard University Hospital as Supervisor of the Printing and Duplication Shop from October 4, 1981 until he retired on February 28, 2005. He was adored by all...
Rev. Aaron Auston Griffin, Sr.
Feb 3, 2011
Norfolk- Aaron Austin Griffin, 84, of the 800 block of Craig Street departed this life February 3, 2011. Born in Chesapeake, he was a member and former Pastor of Saint Mary's Holy Mount Christian Church in Norfolk and he was a community servant. He retired from Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority after 35 years. He is survived by his wife...
Melvine Lamb Williams
Jan 30, 2011
Chesapeake – Melvine Lamb Williams of the 200 block of Coachman Drive departed this life January 30, 2011. Born in Norfolk, she was employed with Norfolk Community Hospital for over 25 years until she retired in 1984. She was a member of First Baptist South Hill. She is predeceased by her daughter, Gretchen Mullen and her son Edward Williams, Jr....
