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...
George Vernon Beamon
Jun 24, 2007
Chesapeake - George Vernon Beamon, of the 2900 block of Hilton Avenue passed away June 24, 2007. A graveside service will be held 2pm Saturday in St. Luke Church Cemetery. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Lee Mitchell Rogers
Jun 23, 2007
Norfolk - Mary Lee Mitchell Rogers, "Piggy", 73, of the 3100 block of Strathmore Avenue departed this life June 23, 2007. Born in Norfolk County, she was employed with the Norfolk Commissary Defense Department until her retirement, and she was a member of New Mt. Olive Baptist Church. She is predeceased by her daughter, Rosalind Rogers-Carmichael. Survivors include her daughter,...
Frederick D. Williams
Jun 20, 2007
Chesapeake - Frederick D. Williams, 72, of the 1900 block of Robert Hall Blvd, departed this life June 20, 2007. Born in Chesapeake, he was employed at the Norfolk Naval Base until his retirement. He was a member of First Baptist Church Money Point. He is predeceased by his parents, Leonard and Rosalie Williams, brother, George L. Williams, and sister,...
Al Morton Cherry
Jun 17, 2007
Norfolk - Al Morton Cherry Sr. of Piping Rock Road, quietly slipped away to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 17, 2007. Al Morton Cherry Sr. was born on August 1, 1924 to the late Cassie and Linear Clyde Cherry Sr. in Norfolk, Virginia. Â He was the husband of the late Mary Murell Cherry. He was a...
Louis Randolph Cooper
Jun 15, 2007
Bronx, New York - Louis Randolph Cooper, affectionately known as "Norfolk City", "Luke" and "Lou", of the 3000 block of Bronx Blvd., departed this life June 15, 2007. He was born on May 2, 1948 in Norfolk . He was a graduate of Crestwood High School, and was employed in Virginia until he moved to New York in 1973. He...
Marion Elizabeth Pleasant
Jun 15, 2007
Norfolk - Marion Elizabeth Pleasant, 83, of the 1500 block of Berkley Avenue departed this life June 15, 2007. Born in Norfolk, she was a longtime member of St. Thomas A.M.E. Zion Church. She is predeceased by her husband, John Pleasant. Survivors include her sister, Eleanor Alexander of Chesapeake, stepson, Stanley Wilson of Suffolk, and a host of nieces, nephews,...
George W. Carroll
Jun 14, 2007
Chesapeake - George W. Carroll, ("Noonie"), of the 2000 block of Plow Lane departed this life June 14, 2007. Born in Norfolk County, he was employed at the Norfolk Naval Base until his retirement. He was a member of Little Zion Baptist Church. He was predeceased by his parents, Theodora and Flonzora Carroll. Survivors include his son, Travis Holley; daughter,...
Sarah Lee Owens
Jun 13, 2007
Virginia Beach - Sarah Lee Owens, 93, of the 1900 block of Popes Head Arch departed this life June 13, 2007. Born in Norfolk, she is predeceased by her daughter Doris Scott and daughter-in-law, Barbara Jean Owens. She is survived by her daughter, Laura Headley of New York, sons, John H. Owens of New York and Norman C. Owens of...
Rubie E. Driver
Jun 13, 2007
Virginia Beach - Rubie E. Driver, 76, of the 800 block of Antonick Lane departed this life June 13, 2007. Born in Louisburg, North Carolina, he was employed at the Naval Air Rework Facility for over 32 years until his retirement. He was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church, where he was the former chairman of the Trustee Board,...
Rev. Dr. Willie R. Ponds, Sr.
Jun 10, 2007
Rev. Dr. Willie R. Ponds, Sr. was called home to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on June 10, 2007. He was born on June 22, 1932 in Red Bay, Florida to the late Earnest and Idella Ponds. He was the 8th of 13 siblings. Â Â Â Â Â After migrating to Norfolk through the US Army, he joined the Mt. Hermon...
Jimmie Kendall Hunter
Jun 4, 2007
Virginia Beach - Jimmie Kendall Hunter, 54, of the 3000 block of Breslaw Ct departed this life June 4, 2007. Born in North Carolina, he served in the United States Air Force Reserves for 5 years, and was employed as a mechanic for over 23 years. He was a member of Olive Grove Baptist Church. He is predeceased by his...
Elvis Griffin
Jun 4, 2007
Chesapeake - Elvis Griffin, 49, of the 3100 block of Fairview Street departed this life June 4, 2007. Born in Chesapeake, he was employed with Ready Concrete. He is survived by his son, Anthony Cuffee of Virginia Beach, his mother, Mable Griffin of Chesapeake, eight sisters, Mable M. Griffin, Evelyn Griffin, Betty Griffin, Vanessa Griffin, Cynthia Brooks (Michael), Cathy Riddick...
Walter Mckoy
Jun 3, 2007
Virginia Beach - Walter McKoy, affectionately known as "Trump", peacefully departed our earthly realm on Sunday, June 3, 2007. Born in Maxton, N.C., he was the son of Gaston and Sadie McKoy. He served in the US Navy during WWII; after his Honorable Discharge, he pursued a career in radiology at Bronx Lebanon Hospital until retiring in 1992 and moving...
Juanita Shirley Freeman
May 31, 2007
Chesapeake - Juanita Shirley Freeman, 72, affectionately known as Mumz, of the 1900 block of Robert Hall Blvd. and formerly of 404 Mapleshore Drive departed this life May 31, 2007. Born in Harlem, New York, she was employed with the Norfolk Public School System as a bus driver for over 32 years until her retirement. She received numerous awards for...
Mittie Ann Boone
May 27, 2007
Chesapeake - Mittie Ann Boone, 91, of the 1100 block of Gauntlet Drive departed this life May 27, 2007. She was a former member of New St. Mark  Apostolic Faith Church of God. She is predeceased by her daughter, Betty Boone Coker. She is survived by three grandson, Arlo V. Coker of Philadelphia, Vince Jos'e Coker of Norfolk and Ricardo...
