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Mattie Mae Lawrimore Hopkins

Mattie Mae Lawrimore Hopkins

May 17, 2008

Chesapeake - On Saturday, May 17, 2008, the Lord called our beloved Mattie Mae Lawrimore Hopkins home. Mattie was born on September 17, 1947 in Georgetown, S.C. to Pennie Lawrimore and the late Edward Joseph Lawrimore, Sr. She was a graduate of Crestwood High School and attended Virginia Commonwealth University. At an early age she was baptized and attended Bethel...

Dorothy Mae Ashby

Dorothy Mae Ashby

May 17, 2008

Chesapeake - Dorothy Mae Ashby, 64, of the 400 block of Harbour North Drive departed this life May 17, 2008. Born in Chesapeake, she was the widow of Melvin Ashby. She is predeceased by her husband, Melvin Ashby and her parents, Linwood and Viona Boone. Survivors include her daughter, Gloria Boone of Chesapeake; two sons, James Boone of Chesapeake, and...

Stephanie Denise Andrews

Stephanie Denise Andrews

May 6, 2008

Stephanie Denise Andrews daughter of Otelia Andrews and the late Moses Andrews departed this life May 6, 2008 in Washington, D.C. She was a 1984 graduate of Cradock High School.She is survived by her mother, Otelia Andrews; fiancé, Michael Hudgins; family members, Anthony Andrews, Dwight Andrews, Winifred Deberry, Freda DeBose, Jeritza Jeffries, other relatives and friends.Her final rite is scheduled...

Delois B. Phillips

Delois B. Phillips

Apr 27, 2008

Chesapeake - Delois B. Phillips, 72, of the 1900 block of Buckland Street died April 27, 2008. Mrs. Phillips was a retired teacher?s assistant for Chesapeake Public Schools. She was a member of St. Joseph A.M.E.Z. Church where she was a Deaconess. Mrs. Phillips is survived by a daughter, Ruth B. Francis and her husband, Larry; a brother, Fred P....

Carolsue Smith Brooks

Carolsue Smith Brooks

Apr 19, 2008

Carolsue Smith Brooks departed this life Saturday, April 19, 2008 in Waldorf, Maryland. She ws born August 17, 1952 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Eugene and Gladys Smith. Carolsue graduated from Crestwood High School in 1970, and attended Norfolk State University. She was employed at Mary Calcott Elementary School until her illness. She leaves to cherish her memories two...

Wilbert Parker

Wilbert Parker

Apr 18, 2008

Wilbert Parker, 78, of the 3100 block of Hunters Glen Ct.  departed this life April 18, 2008. A native of Chesapeake, he was employed with the department of the Navy for over 40 years until her retirement in 1990. He was a member of Holy Temple Ministries, where he served as a Deacon and Usher. He is predeceased by his...

Delores Ellis Gunter

Delores Ellis Gunter

Apr 16, 2008

Norfolk - Delores Ellis Gunter, 73, of the 800 block of Wilson Road was called home to be with the Lord April 16, 2008. Born in Norfolk, she was a member of First Pentecostal United Holy Church, where she was a member of the senior choir. She is predeceased by her husband, Paige L. Gunter. Survivors include four daughters, Catherine...

Levaughn Nixon Fuller

Levaughn Nixon Fuller

Apr 14, 2008

LeVaughn Nixon Fuller, 78, of the 1700 block of Martin Ave. entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 14, 2008. She was born February 12, 1930 in Norfolk County. LeVaughn was the seventh child of the late Willie C. and Lola A. Nixon. LeVaughn was an active member of Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church in Chesapeake, where she served as...

Jyancy Sykes Booker

Jyancy Sykes Booker

Apr 11, 2008

Chesapeake- Mrs. Jyancy Pernell Sykes Booker of the 600 block of Fernwood Farms Road departed this life April 11, 2008. Born on September 8, 1931 in Norfolk, she was the oldest daughter of the late David and Effie Sykes. A native of the Berkley Section of Norfolk, Mrs. Booker graduated from Booker T. Washington High School, and earned her bachelor?s...

Kathryn Pretlow Wright

Kathryn Pretlow Wright

Apr 10, 2008

Norfolk - Kathryn Pretlow Wright, 86, of the 1200 block of Pike Street was called home to be with the Lord April 10, 2008. Born in Norfolk, she was the daughter of the late Garland Pretlow Sr. and Lillie Deal Pretlow. She worked with the Norfolk Public School System until her retirement, and she was a longtime member of St....

Gale Patricia Jennette

Gale Patricia Jennette

Apr 9, 2008

Norfolk - Gale Patricia Jennette, 51, of the 700 block of E. 28th Street died April 9, 2008 at home. She is survived by three sisters, nine brothers, two aunts, two uncles, and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends. A funeral service will be held 1 pm Tuesday in the chapel of Pretlow and...

Joshie Long Grant

Joshie Long Grant

Apr 6, 2008

Chesapeake - Mrs. Joshie Grant age 87 of the 600 block of Quail Avenue was called home April 6, 2008, in her home. Mrs. Grant was a native of Jackson, North Carolina. She was a member as well as a deaconess of St. Mark UCC of Berkley for over 50 years. Mrs. Grant was the wife of the late John...

Bernard N. Butler Jr.

Bernard N. Butler Jr.

Apr 5, 2008

Virginia Beach - Bernard N. Butler, Jr. of the 5000 block of Margate Avenue died April 5, 2008. A funeral service will be noon Friday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Norfolk. Interment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake.

Edward Lee Gregory

Edward Lee Gregory

Apr 1, 2008

Chesapeake - Edward L. Gregory, 77, of the 900 block of Providence Road passed away April 1, 2008. A funeral service will be held 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the United House of Prayer for All People in Chesapeake. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake is in charge of arrangements. In Lieu of flowers...

Larry Andrew Jones

Larry Andrew Jones

Mar 31, 2008

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. John 3:16-17 This is a celebration of the life of Larry Andrew Jones deceased...

Charles Roosevelt Lawrence

Charles Roosevelt Lawrence

Mar 30, 2008

Chesapeake - Charles Roosevelt Lawrence, 69, of the 1900 block of Robert Hall Blvd died March 30, 2008. A funeral service will be held noon Saturday at Bethel Abundant Love Ministries. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake is in charge of arrangements.

Celia Campbell

Celia Campbell

Mar 27, 2008

Chesapeake - Celia Campbell, 84, of the 800 block of Windward Place was called home to be with the Lord, Thursday, March 27, 2008. Born February 20, 1924 in Norfolk, County, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Person. One of sixteen children, she is predeceased by thirteen siblings. She was married to the late Luther Campbell,...

Margaret Jane Brown

Margaret Jane Brown

Mar 22, 2008

Chesapeake - Margaret Jane Brown, 77, of the 3800 block of Ballahack Road, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 22, 2008. Born in Norfolk County, she was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church. Margaret was the widow of Benison Brown, Sr. and a retiree of the Chesapeake Public School System. She is survived by three daughters, Elaine Bell...

Kathaleen Smith Washington

Kathaleen Smith Washington

Mar 19, 2008

Chesapeake - Kathaleen Smith Washington, "Kitty", 59, of the 4100 block of Williamson Street departed this life on March 19, 2008. Born in Virginia Beach, she was owner of Ultra Touch Cleaning Service for over 29 years until her retirement. She was a member a Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, where she was a member of Choir #2. Also, she was...

William Edward Boone

William Edward Boone

Mar 9, 2008

Chesapeake - William Edward Boone of the 1600 block of Rhodes Street entered into eternal rest March 9, 2008. He was born May 9, 1923, to Elizabeth and Anderson Boone in Norfolk, Virginia and was educated in the public schools of Norfolk. He was married to the late Beatrice Scott Boone for 546 years. William Boone served in the United...

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