obituaries

Apr 21, 2024

Alice M. Lennon passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2024.

Viewing will be held at 5:00pm followed by the homegoing service at 5:30pm on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Prelow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake.

You can join the service livestream at 5:30pm on Friday, April 26, 2024, at: https://www.facebook.com/PretlowandSons

Apr 9, 2024

William A. Chasten, Sr., peacefully went home to be with the Lord April 9, 2024. He is survived by his wife Dr. Muriel H. Chasten, one granddaughter Ann Chasten, two sisters-in-law Naomi Holmes and Clara Simpson, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April...

Apr 8, 2024

Edward Augustus Hubbard passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024. Viewing will be held 2:00 pm on Friday, May 3, 2024 followed by the funeral service at 3:00 pm at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake.

You can join the service livestream at 3:00 pm on Friday, May 3, 2024, at: https://www.facebook.com/PretlowandSons

Apr 5, 2024

Richard Artelia Griffin, Jr. (82), affectionately known as Teeny, peacefully transitioned from earth to glory on Friday, April 5, 2024. He was predeceased by his wife, Pattie L. Griffin; granddaughter, Precilla R. Griffin; parents, Louise and Richard A. Griffin, Sr.; and brother, Meredith L. Griffin. Richard is survived by his son, Richard A. Griffin III (Regina); daughter, Patrice L....

Mar 15, 2024

Kenneth Brett Haskins entered eternal rest on March 15, 2024. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am at New Light Church, 2418 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Vieiwing will be from 5pm until 7pm Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.

You can join the service livestream at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 27,...

Mar 15, 2024

Patricia Ann Powell Riddick went home to her Heavenly Father on March 15, 2024.  Tricia as we fondly called her was born on January 8, 1960  in Windsor,  North Carolina to Otis and Vandora Powell who preceded her in death. She was preceded in death by her husband Wallace Riddick.

Patricia leaves to cherish her memory: four...

Mar 8, 2024

Sis. Janet Harmon departed this life on Friday, March 8, 2024.  She was born on May 20, 1961, on the Eastern Shore of VA to Marva Smith Stanley.

Sis. Janet graduated from Central High School on the Eastern Shore of Virginia in 1979. She relocated to Chesapeake, VA, and joined the Philippians Church of Christ Holy Disciples...

Mar 7, 2024

The loved and adored Frances Mitchell Griffin, affectionately known as Sugar was born October 9, 1960, the middle child of five children of Herbert and Dorothy Mitchell Sr. She was preceded in death by her parents Herbert & Dorothy Mitchell, her mother-in-law Mable Griffin, and her sister-in-law Faye Watford Mitchell. She received her heavenly reward on March 7, 2024....

Mar 5, 2024

Alfred Easily Jones passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at New Central Baptist Church, 700 Walker Ave, Norfolk. Viewing will be held from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake.

Mar 2, 2024

Edwin Eason, Sr. passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 am on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at New Foreman Temple AME Zion Church, 2313 Benefit Road, Chesapeake. Viewing will be held from 5pm until 7pm on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Prelow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake....

Feb 29, 2024

Ella Mae Perry Whitmore entered eternal rest on Thursday, February 29, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 11, 2024, at St. Thomas AME Zion Church, 1700 Melon Street, Norfolk, VA. Viewing will be held from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty...

Feb 24, 2024

Barbara Sykes Brown passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, in Virginia Beach, VA. Viewing will be held Saturday, March 9, 2024, starting at 10:00 am followed by the funeral service at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church Berkley, 706 Berkley Ave Ext, Norfolk, VA 23523.

You can join the service livestream at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday,...

Feb 17, 2024

Freda Larraine Rose McKee peacefully entered eternal rest on Saturday, February 17, 2024. A funeral service will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake. Viewing will be held from 5pm until 7pm Friday, March 1, 2024, at the funeral home.

You can join the service livestream...

Feb 14, 2024

Ernest Jackson passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, in Chesapeake, Virginia. Born on August 12, 1929, he was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Melba Jackson.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 am on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Pretlow and Sons Funeral, 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake. Interment will follow at Roosevelt...

Feb 12, 2024

Deacon Fulton Liston, Jr., 82, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024.  He was born June 16, 1941, to the late Oretha Robinson and Fulton Liston Sr. in Florence, South Carolina. Deacon Fulton met the love of his life and sweetheart, Barbara Mae Liston in high school.

He was predeceased by his parents Oretha Robinson and Fulton...

Feb 11, 2024

Mother Fannie Naomi Smith affectionately known as "Mame" departed this life on Sunday, February 11, 2024.  She was born on October 10, 1933, to the late Esley and Maggie Sue Rogers Smith.

Mother Smith was reared on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and was educated in the New Boston Public School System. She was a loving mother...

Feb 4, 2024

On Sunday, February 4, 2024, our beloved Cynthia L. Cuffee, was called home to be with the Lord.  Cynthia was born on September 5, 1947, in Norfolk, Virginia to Odell and Alva Black.  She graduated from George Washington Carver High School, in Chesapeake, VA.

Cynthia was employed by Chesapeake General Hospital where she worked with Nutrition and...

Jan 30, 2024

Lester Byrd Leacraft entered into eternal peace on January 30, 2024. He was born to Ann Eve and Frank Leacraft on 10/5/1935 in Norfolk County (Chesapeake, VA). He's a graduate of Norfolk County High School after which he enlisted in the United States Army. Lester was a certified Notary and was certified in credit repair. He was a private...

Jan 25, 2024

"Holy, holy, holy, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of thy glory."

Dorothy Mae Wilson Morris was born on January 9, 1927. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, cousin and endeared friend to all who knew her. On January 25, 2024, she was called home to...

Jan 21, 2024

Willie Ann Wood Causey peacefully entered eternal rest on Sunday, January 21, 2024. She was born on December 15, 1955, in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Mary Bugg Wood and Frank Wood.  Suvivors include her daughter Willette Hackney-Davis, two grandchildren Cynthia Hackney and Shelton Davis, one great-grandchild Christian Willow Hackney, two sisters Harriet Amos and Arlene Woods, and a...