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Shirley Ann Perkins
Sep 8, 2007
Chesapeake - Shirley Ann Perkins of the 2700 block of Sunrise Avenue transitioned into eternal life on Saturday, September 8, 2007 at Sentara Nursing Center in Hampton, Virginia. She was born February 6, 1938 in Norfolk, Virginia to John and Cora Fields. Our beloved mother received her formal education from Norfolk Public Schools. She provided 36 years of faithful service...
Mccoy Wiggins
Sep 4, 2007
Chesapeake - McCoy Wiggins 71, of the 1300 block of Bunker Ridge Arch departed this life September 4, 2007. Born in Whaleyville, Virginia, he was employed with the US Postal Service in New York for 31 years until his retirement in 2005, and he was employed with SPSA for over 8 years.. He was a member of Cathedral of Faith...
Deloris Allbritton Moyler
Sep 4, 2007
Suffolk - On Tuesday, September 4, 2007, Trustee Deloris "Goodie" Allbritton Moyler of the 2000 block of Gunston Drive departed this life at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Virginia. Deloris Allbritton was born March 29, 1951 to the late Samuel Allbritton Sr. and Mary B. Allbritton in Norfolk, County now Chesapeake, Virginia. She joined New Willow Grove Baptist Church at...
Thomas Jenkins
Aug 30, 2007
Chesapeake - Thomas Jenkins of the 1900 block of Robert Hall departed this life August 30, 2007. Born in Norfolk, he was a member of St. Mark UCC, and Post 5, Wilson Road. He retired from the United States Army after 35 years of dedicated service. He is survived by six daughters, one son, four sisters, one brother, and a...
Morris Lee Rivers
Aug 23, 2007
Norfolk - Morris Lee Rivers, 42, of the 700 block of Halifax Street, passed away August 23, 2007. He is predeceased by his father, Morris L. Wilson, and sister, Kimberly Rivers. Survivors include, his mother, Barbara A. Rivers; two sisters, Pamela Johnson (Garland), and Sharon Hazer (Stephen); and grandmother, Rachel Rivers all of Norfolk; nine aunts, two uncles; two nieces,...
Winford (Jay) Gospel Felton Iii
Aug 23, 2007
Houston, Texas - Winford (Jay) Gospel Felton III, 24, of the 300 block of Airtex Drive passed away Thursday, August 23, 2007. He joined Christian Home Baptist Church where he was baptized before leaving Chesapeake. He attended Deep Creek High School before entering the Potomac Job Corps Center in Washington, D.C. where he earned his High School Diploma and Plumber...
Ruth Mae Cuffee
Aug 17, 2007
Chesapeake- Ruth Mae Cuffee, 80, of the 300 block of Spicebush Ct passed away August 17, 2007. She was employed with Farm Fresh for 25 years until her retirement. A member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah?s Witnesses, she was a pioneer of the Villa Height's Congregation. She is predeceased by her husband, Haywood A. Cuffee, and two sons, Melvin...
Marie Willie Young
Aug 16, 2007
Norfolk - Marie W. Young, 82, of the 6500 block of Sorby Ct departed this life Thursday, August 16, 2007. Born in New Jersey, she was predeceased by her husband, James Young, Jr, and daughter, Loretta Baines (Paul). She leaves to cherish her memory, six children, Carolyn Uzzle, Beverly Jones (Wayne), Rodney Young all of Norfolk, James Young III (Willie...
Ruth Elizabeth Williams
Aug 12, 2007
Chesapeake - Ruth E. Williams, 73, of the 600 block of Battlefield Blvd. died August 12, 2007. Viewing will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday follow by the funeral service at 12:00 p.m. Â at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Oakgrove Road, Chesapeake. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake is in charge of arrangements.
Catherine Lovett
Aug 7, 2007
Chesapeake - Catherine Lovett, of the 1200 block of Marge Drive departed this life August 7, 2007. Born in Norfolk, she was a member of Abundant Life Ministries. She is predeceased by her sisters, Lillian Macy and Virginia Scott. Survivors include five daughters, two sons, a brother Apostle William Scott(Adele) of Virginia Beach, sixteen grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, a host...
Charlie Leroy Jennette
Aug 1, 2007
Norfolk - Charlie Leroy Jennette, 68, of the 2800 block of Dunkirk Avenue departed this life August 1, 2007. He is predeceased by his parents, Charlie and Ida Jennette. Survivors include four sisters, A. Barbara Whitaker of Chesapeake, Mary E. Davis of Norfolk, Blanche P. Jennette of Chesapeake and Gale P. Jennette of Norfolk; nine brothers, Chester L. Jennette (Connie)...
Alfletter Perkins
Jul 31, 2007
Chesapeake - Alfletter Perkins, "Al", 68, of the 2900 block of Berkley Avenue departed this life July 31, 2007. Born in Chesapeake, he was employed with Richard Foundry for 20 years as a truck driver and with Chesapeake School System for 12 years as a custodian until his retirement. He is predeceased by his father, William David Perkins, sister, Clettis...
Clyde Webster Smaw
Jul 15, 2007
Chesapeake - Clyde W. Smaw of the 1900 block of Robert Hall Blvd. departed this life July 15, 2007. Born in Norfolk, he was employed with the city of Chesapeake until his retirement. He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church, where he served on the Male Usher Board and the Trustee Board, and participated in the Showers of Blessings....
Rosa Dinah Spellman Askew
Jul 6, 2007
Chesapeake - Rosa Dinah Spellman Askew went to her heavenly home on Friday, July 6, 2007 in the early morning hours. Mother Askew, also known as the "Candy Lady of Tidewater Park," was born October 3, 1907 to the late Alice and Denson Spellman. She was a native of Princess Anne County, now Virginia Beach, VA. Mother Askew was a...
Simone Yvette Small
Jul 2, 2007
Chesapeake - Simone Yvette Small, 45, of the 2900 block of Aaron Drive went home to be with the Lord July 2, 2007. Born in New York City, she was a member of Bridge Street A.M.E. Church, and was formerly employed as a Case Worker Supervisor with the New York Department of Social Services for 16 years. She received her...
Simico Pittman
Jul 2, 2007
Chesapeake - Simico Pittman, 61, of the 2500 block of Stowe Street died July 2, 2007. A memorial service will be held 1:00 pm Monday in the chapel of Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.
Magie Bass
Jun 28, 2007
Chesapeake - Magie K. Bass of the 2900 block of Sunrise Avenue departed this life June 28, 2007. Born in Ahoskie, North Carolina, she was a member Antioch Baptist Church, Hampton. She is predeceased by her husband, Willie E. Bass and her daughter, Virginia Brown. Survivors in include a sister, Eernise Hicks (Otis) of Portsmouth, son-in-law, Wardell E. Brown of...
Mary Louise Hicks
Jun 26, 2007
Norfolk - Mary Louise Hicks peacefully passed away on June 26, 2007 at the Norfolk Health Care Center. A native of Norfolk, she was born in Plymouth, North Carolina to the late Alphonso and Sarah Gray. She was predeceased by her husband, Hampton Hicks, Jr. Survivors include her devoted and faithful sister, Allolevia Gary Smith, two nephews, Milton E. Smith,...
Elly Elizabeth Maria Saunders
Jun 25, 2007
Virginia Beach - Ms. Elly Elizabeth Maria Saunders answered the Lord?s call and entered into her eternal rest on Monday, June 25, 2007 at Bayside Hospital. A born again Christian, Elly was born, educated and raised in Oggersheim, Germany. She later married Lonnie Bell and moved to Virginia. She was employed as a Manager at Beautiful Hands Tans in Kempsville...
Simon Basnight
Jun 24, 2007
Chesapeake - Simon Basnight, 93, of the 1600 block of Lansworth Street departed this life June 24, 2007. Born in North Carolina, he was owner and operator of Basnight Painting Co., and he worked in his profession for over 50 years until his retirement. He was a long time and faithful member of Shiloh Baptist Church, and a member of...
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